What Lies Ahead Podcast

About What Lies Ahead Podcast

Podcast hosted by Chris Ruffini, lead singer of the Long Island Hardcore band, Overthrow. I explore everything related to the music scene through the eyes of bands, promoters, and record labels. What Lies Ahead Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatliesahead_podcast?igsh=NTNjajc4enZ5cjA%3D&utm_source=qr (https://www.instagram.com/whatliesahead_podcast?igsh=NTNjajc4enZ5cjA%3D&utm_source=qr) What Lies Ahead Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FfhrCJu8R/?mibextid=wwXIfr (https://www.facebook.com/share/1FfhrCJu8R/?mibextid=wwXIfr) What Lies Ahead Playlist on Spotify (bands on the podcast): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IKjA6hM2X8yGbLIiYenMl?si=oJVDubKVRtWXb_eWssF9lg&pi=VhiKhLMfRGi5p (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IKjA6hM2X8yGbLIiYenMl?si=oJVDubKVRtWXb_eWssF9lg&pi=VhiKhLMfRGi5p)

Publisher

Chris Ruffini

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

30 Jan 2025

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

74 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   74- Jaden, J.C. & Scott of Chemical-X

   We sit down with members of New Jersey punk band Chemical-X to talk about their latest album on Creep Records and what’s next for the band. The conversation gets into their songwriting and recording process, and how they build a set list. We also get into the story behind the new record, the band’s approach to writing and performing, and their upcoming live album.

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   73-Ernie Parada of Grey Area/Token Entry/Hellsgate Industries/Black Train Jack

   On this episode, I speak with Ernie Parada about Grey Area’s new album Silence, coming out on Creep Records, and his long history in the hardcore and punk scenes. We discuss his years with Token Entry and Black Train Jack, his evolution as a musician and artist, and the work he continues to do through Hellsgate Industries. We also talk about his experiences throughout his career and the different projects he has been involved with along the way, including the creation of the new Haywire album...

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   72- Rick Jimenez of Extinction AD premiers their new song - Escape from L.I.

   On this episode, I’m joined by Rick Jimenez of Extinction A.D. for a conversation about the band’s brand-new single, “Escape from L.I.”, which makes its debut on the show ahead of its official release on Wednesday, September 23, across all streaming platforms. Rick breaks down the song’s lyrical content, the music, and the process behind creating the song. We also talk about Extinction A.D.’s unique plan to release a new single every month, the band’s work with M-Theory Audio, and what the fu...

Who has been a guest on What Lies Ahead Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Arthur Shepherd
• Brian Audley
• Anthony Race
• Mike Musilli
• Chris Wynn

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 13 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

13

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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