Goblin Mode Was Activated
Some interviews are serious.
Some interviews are strange.
And some interviews show up in full goblin mode.
On this episode of On Air with Johnny B, Johnny B sits down with the one and only John Goblikon for a conversation that lives somewhere between comedy, heavy music, character work, podcasting, and beautifully unhinged metal culture.
Known through his work with Nekrogoblikon and his own interview show Right Now with John Goblikon, John Goblikon has become one of heavy music’s most recognizable and wonderfully absurd personalities — part metal ambassador, part comedy creature, part podcast host, and part reminder that the loudest rooms are often the most fun.
This conversation leans into the weirdness, the humor, the fan connection, and the strange sincerity that makes John Goblikon more than just a character.
Watch or Listen to the Interview
In this episode, John Goblikon joins Johnny B to talk about the world of Nekrogoblikon, the connection between metal and comedy, what makes heavy music fans embrace weirdness so completely, and his recent cameo in Electric Callboy and The Offspring’s “Let The Good Times Roll” video.
The result is exactly what you would hope for: funny, strange, oddly thoughtful, and fully goblin-approved.
About John Goblikon / Dave Rispoli
John Goblikon is the goblin-faced personality associated with Nekrogoblikon, the heavy music act known for blending metal, absurd humor, theatrical visuals, and goblin mythology into one of the scene’s most unique identities.
The character is performed by Dave Rispoli, an actor, writer, comedian, performer, and podcast host whose work has helped turn John Goblikon into something bigger than a mascot.
John Goblikon also hosts Right Now with John Goblikon, an interview podcast featuring guests from comedy, music, entertainment, and beyond.
Inside the Conversation
This episode explores:
- John Goblikon’s cameo in Electric Callboy and The Offspring’s “Let The Good Times Roll”
- Why heavy music fans are so comfortable with weirdness
- The comedy hiding inside metal culture
- Nekrogoblikon’s fan connection and creative identity
- What makes John Goblikon more than a visual gag
- Hosting Right Now with John Goblikon
- The difference between a gimmick and a character people genuinely love
- Why absurd characters can still feel strangely sincere
- How music videos become replayable moments in the internet era
- And, naturally, goblins
The Electric Callboy Connection
Electric Callboy and The Offspring’s “Let The Good Times Roll” video became an instant conversation starter thanks to its neon chaos, punk-rock energy, celebrity cameos, and mysterious pink-box imagery.
Among those cameos, John Goblikon felt especially at home.
Electric Callboy has built a modern reputation for turning heavy music into a party without losing the heaviness. Nekrogoblikon has long lived in the world of metal, comedy, absurdity, and visual identity.
Put those worlds together, and the result feels less like a surprise and more like destiny wearing a goblin mask.
Why This Episode Works
At On Air with Johnny B, the best conversations happen when pop culture, creativity, and fandom meet in the middle.
This episode is not just about a cameo.
It is about why fans connect with artists and characters who are willing to be strange, funny, sincere, and loud all at the same time. It is about the value of not sanding down the weird parts. It is about the creative magic that happens when something that should not work on paper becomes unforgettable in real life.
Sometimes the weirdest voice in the room is also the one people remember most.
And in this case, that voice belonged to a goblin.
About On Air with Johnny B
On Air with Johnny B is an entertainment and culture interview series from Milspec Digital, hosted by John Bowman.
The show features conversations with actors, musicians, authors, comedians, voice artists, creators, and the people behind the stories fans love. With a fan-first style and a curiosity for the creative process, Johnny B explores the moments where entertainment, nostalgia, music, and real-life stories connect.
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Read our feature on Electric Callboy and The Offspring’s “Let The Good Times Roll” video, including its celebrity cameos, summer anthem energy, and mysterious pink box.
About the Author
John Bowman is the creator of Milspec Digital and host of On Air with Johnny B, where he covers entertainment, music, pop culture, veterans’ stories, and the creative people behind the moments fans love. A U.S. Army veteran, voiceover artist, author, and digital creator, John brings a fan-first perspective to stories that connect nostalgia, culture, and modern media.