CommonX Guests

Conversations with artists, thinkers, and cultural originals.
From iconic musicians to independent voices, CommonX sits down for grounded, human conversations—no hype, no gimmicks.

Featured Guests

Ivan Doroschuk (Men Without Hats)

80s icon on creativity, and longevity. Safety Dance stories, legacy reflections, and new music—Ivan joins CommonX for a thoughtful conversation on art, endurance, and identity. Ivan has made two appearances on CommonX in 2025 Episode 23 and the debut release of the MWH hit single “I Love the 80’s.”

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Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot)

Tour stories, hard-won wisdom, and the musician mindset. From stadium stages to personal discipline, Rudy shares lessons learned from decades at the highest level of rock music.

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Sid Griffin (Godfather of Americana / Long Ryders)

Songs, scenes, and survival. A lifelong musician reflects on Americana roots, creative resilience, and staying true to the craft.

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Richard Karn

Seattle roots, Home Improvement, and beyond. Known to millions as Al Borland, Richard joins CommonX to talk craft, career longevity, and the stories that never made it on screen.

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Chris Ballew (Presidents of the United States of America)

Peaches, Lump, and the art of reinvention. Chris talks creative evolution, life after hits, and finding joy in reinvention. He also talks about his time touring with Beck and the 90’s grunge sound that made the genre.

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Interested in Being a Guest?

If you believe in thoughtful conversation and human-centered storytelling, we’d love to hear from you.

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Coming Soon

  • Kate Assaraf (DIP)

  • Chris Papst (Investigative Journalist, Failure Factory)

  • Christopher Angle (Philosopher)

Recurring / Multiple Appearances

  • Isaac Davis (2 special appearances)

  • Joey “Devil Doc Talk” Martinez (2 appearances)

  • Ivan Doroschuk (Men Without Hats — multiple appearances)

  • Caleb Collier & Mark Pitt (multiple appearances)

  • Graeson McGaha (multiple appearances)

Academics, Authors, & Thought Leaders

  • Dr. Owen Anderson

  • Dr. Nelva Lee

  • Dr. Gerald Horne

  • Dr. Jared Ball

  • Dr. Kenneth Womack

  • William Becker

  • Bruce A. Smith

  • Richard Gage

  • J. Kevin Dolan

  • Peter Calfree

  • Lisa Ekman

🎵 Musicians & Artists

  • Chris Ballew (Presidents of the United States of America)

  • Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot)

  • Sid Griffin

  • Danny Wright

  • Johnny Ceravolo

  • Cory White

  • Dephree (Hip-Hop Artist)

  • Mullet Malone

  • Ivan Doroschuk (Men Without Hats)

  • Gary O’Farrell

  • Chance Bernard

  • Danny Wright

  • Derek Morris

Comedians & Entertainers

  • Simon King (Comedian)

  • Graeson McGaha (Comedian)

🎥 Media, Podcast, & Journalism

  • Miles Spencer (Reflekta)

  • Travis Misurell

  • Mike Winter (Wisecrackin’ with Winter Podcast)

  • Debra Josephson (No Borders, No Filter Podcast)

  • Saddle Born Podcast

  • Richard Oshen

  • Chris Papst (coming soon)

Veterans, Service, & Real-World Voices

  • Jeremy Montgomery

  • Steve Leyshon

  • Steve Mayzak

  • Matt King

  • Derek Morris

  • Dawn Dugle

  • Paul Kevin Curtis (KC) (The Kings of Tupelo – Netflix)

Community & Culture

  • Meemaw’s Hometown Kitchen

  • Madeline Summerville

  • Lisa Ekman

  • Andru Martin

  • Danny Goler

Family & Inner Circle

  • April Primmer

  • Sabrina Mayzak

  • Steve Mayzak