In this episode, Truth talks with Hoya Roc of the legendary New York Hardcore band Madball (as well as Dmize, Hazen Street, and True Union).  Hoya also has a clothing company called Casa De Roc, and is the host of The Smokin Word Podcast… The two discuss Hoya’s history, covid craziness, staying away from mainstream news, utilizing the shutdowns to work and focus on music and creative projects, finding motivation and getting healthy, the importance of family, gaining perspective from traveling the world, the polarization of the country (right and left extremism), the relaunch of the Smokin Word Podcast, growing up in the hardcore scene and its’ current state, bustin’ balls, the overlap between the hardcore and motorcycle worlds, and more!   For more info: IG: @hoyaroc357 / @madballnyc / @therealtrueunion http://www.casaderoc.com   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: bigtruthpodcast@gmail.com For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com   The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Manscaped (IG: @manscaped / www.mandscaped.com) – use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order and free shipping!! - Law Tigers (IG: @lawtigers / www.lawtigers.com) - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Pitchfork (IG: @pitchforkny / www.pitchforkny.com) - Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)