Episodes

  • Episode 19: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast - (April 2024) - special guest Rich Kosak (Mr. Speed)

    Episode 19: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast - (April 2024) - special guest Rich Kosak (Mr. Speed)
    Apr 29 2024
    Welcome to the latest episode of 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast for April 2024! Along with the usual news and Stryper music we spend time with the Starchild from the KISS tribute band, Mr. Speed. Not only is Rich a KISS fan, but a massive Stryper fan, and we spend time talking about the influence Stryper has had on Rich. Sadly we pay tribute to C.J. Snare, the amazing voice of FireHouse, who passed away on April 5th. Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts, and please tell a friend. The picture is of C.J. Snare performing with FireHouse in Springfield, MA in 2022.
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    48 mins
  • Episode 18: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast - (March 2024) THE STRYPER FAN WEEKEND

    Episode 18: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast - (March 2024) THE STRYPER FAN WEEKEND
    Mar 30 2024
    Welcome one and all to another episode of 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast! In this episode, we will take a look at each day of the Stryper Fan Weekend, an event that happened February 9 and 10 in Springfield, MA. Let me take you on a tour of the amazing weekend of events with awesome music and silly stories that will hopefully capture the fun we all had! Bowling anyone? - Matman *The episode picture is myself, Oz Fox, Dirk McClure, and Robert Sweet doing our impersonation of The Muppet Movie's 'Moving Right Along'
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    51 mins
  • Episode 17: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast (February 2024)

    Episode 17: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast (February 2024)
    Feb 17 2024
    Welcome to another episode of 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast! First of all, thank you for your support of Stryper, and second... get ready to relive 1984... the year that this whole thing started! We are going to look at the year in music when Stryper released their debut, THE YELLOW AND BLACK ATTACK. We will see what other band's released their debut albums, and see where they are now! As we speak (or as I type), the band is about 20 miles from me, recording album #15! Get ready to relive an amazing year in music as we celebrate 40 years of yellow and black! Also, check out my review of the latest Stryper release, ACOUSTICYZED, exclusive on TikTok at TheMatman09.  
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    31 mins
  • Episode 16: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast (January 2024) with special guest, Joey Cassata (ZO2/Eric Martin/Ace Frehley)

    Episode 16: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast (January 2024) with special guest, Joey Cassata (ZO2/Eric Martin/Ace Frehley)
    Jan 20 2024
    Happy New Year and welcome to the latest episode of 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast! Join us as we begin a year long celebration of 40 years of Stryper! In this episode, we are joined by ZO2 drummer and Stryper fanatic, Joey Cassata who spent time talking about his favorite Stryper songs, Stryper memories (as a fan and a peer), 5 favorite drummers, and we get to enjoy the brand new song from ZO2 called Begin Again! Thank you and enjoy... Matman and Joey 
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    59 mins
  • Episode 15: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast - (December 2023) THE HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!

    Episode 15: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast - (December 2023) THE HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!
    Dec 16 2023
    Welcome to another HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA! Yes, it is that time, where we hand the controls of the podcast over to Oz Fox, Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet and Perry Richardson and let them pick the music! Since Christmas is fast approaching (and Hanukah is already here), the band talk about their favorite Christmas memories, what they would buy for each other and then... pick a favorite Christmas song! Get into the holiday mood with Augie Rios, Nat King Cole, Elvis, Firehouse, The Band (that is my pick), and Stryper! Enjoy the show, have a fantastic holiday, and get ready for an amazing 2024! - enjoy, and thank you all so much... MATMAN!  
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 14: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast - (November 2023) THE 'BRING A FRIEND' EPISODE

    Episode 14: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast - (November 2023) THE 'BRING A FRIEND' EPISODE
    Nov 18 2023
    Welcome to the latest episode of 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast for November 2023! This show is a real special one. inspired by my friend Debbie! This one was specifically designed for those friends of ours who don't know Stryper and don't understand why we love them so much! The music was picked by over 300 Stryper fans as the best songs for a newbie (maybe, like yourself) to enjoy and really understand what Stryper is all about! In this episode we pick the best song that exemplifies what Stryper is all about, the band's best ballad (everyone loves a great ballad, their best Frontiers era (or newer) song, the best Stryper rocker, and the best cover song Stryper has recorded! Enjoy this show, tell a friend and keep supporting Michael, Oz, Perry and Robert! Also, this was by far the most fun I ever had putting this show together and think it is the best episode of 53:5 - The Official Podcast, ever! Plus.... bonus track at no additional cost hidden at the end of the episode, so you need to listen to ALL of it! - enjoy, Matman (matmancomics@yahoo.com)     
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    51 mins
  • Episode 13: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast - October 2023

    Episode 13: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast - October 2023
    Oct 15 2023
    Welcome to the October episode of 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast! This show is going to (in my best Boston accent) "Wicked Awesome, Hey!" Not only do we get Stryper news and of course Stryper music, we will be spending some quality time with guitarist Joel Hoekstra! Joel has played with Night Ranger and Cher (among others) and is currently in Whitesnake, The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Revolution Saints, Hoekstra/Gibbs, and has his own solo career with Joel Hoekstra's 13! Stryper fans know him as the guitarist in Iconic (with Michael Sweet) and on Michael's ONE SIDED WAR! You are going to love Joel's stories about his first interaction with Michael and Oz Fox. Thank you for your support, and enjoy! matmancomics@yahoo.com www.stryper.com  www.joelhoekstra.com www.originalmatman.weebly.com        
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    52 mins
  • Episode 12: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast - August 2023

    Episode 12: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast - August 2023
    Aug 27 2023
    Welcome to the latest episode of 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast for August of 2023! This show is guaranteed fun! In this episode we celebrate the August 1990 release of AGAINST THE LAW (on my birthday, August 21) by featuring music from this amazing album. Also, as we look into tour dates for the band, with a focus on the band's show in New Jersey on September 17th. Why this one? Because good friends of mine, Emerald Rising will be opening the show... and as an added bonus, this episode features music from this amazing band!   Photo is Perry Richardson on state at Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, NH (2022)  Thank you for your support, and enjoy! matmancomics@yahoo.com
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    45 mins