Rock And Roll War Stories

Ep 6 - The Point Of The Journey Is Not To Arrive

Michael talks about his experiences performing at The Grand Ole Opry and “Opry At The Ryman” at Ryman Auditorium with Chuck Wicks. He also recounts the infamous “Chicken Wings” incident at a gig during his time living in Gainesville, FL, and tells the story about a time that he nearly called in the Marines to handle a heckler at a gig in Jacksonville, FL. 

Ep 5 - Love Is A Long Road

Michael tells the story of the final days of Exploding Boy. He recounts his first days in Gainesville, FL in the early 2000’s and his friendship with a man named Wilbur Woo. He also tells the story of writing a song with Stan Lynch of Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. 

Ep 4 - The Conjuring Of Michael McDonald

Michael tells the story of Exploding Boy’s first appearance on National Television on a syndicated battle of the bands show called, Yamaha’s Soundcheck and recounts the time they auditioned for the program Star Search in the early 1990’s. 

Ep 3 - A Guitar Is Like An Old Friend

Michael talks about his brotherly relationship with Jason, the drummer for Exploding Boy, and recounts several humorous and heartwarming stories from their adventures together on and off the road over the years. 

Ep 2 - Exploding Boy Meets The Cowboys From Hell

Michael recounts the time he and his former band Exploding Boy met up with Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul of Pantera at a gig in Newport News, VA. 

Ep 1 - When I Think Of Mississippi

Michael tells his backstory and recounts several harrowing experiences that occurred in the state of Mississippi over the years.