XS10 Magazine - Oct 2020

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KEITH MCCLEARY “The Tattness Podcast Uncensored” It is rare to find a man whose life is essentially defined by the words of Gandhi ~ “You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. His popular show ‘The Tattness Podcast Uncensored’ was just named among the Top 10 Best Global Podcasts/ Webshows/Radio shows of 2020. Keith McCleary is a modern day success story who has defied the odds and dared to chart his own path. The Scottish origins of his name epitomizes the duality that is Keith McCleary ~ “From the Battleground” and “Son of the Cleric” proving that as much heartache he has endured, Keith is determined to beat the odds and take the more difficult path to do good and champion everything he pursues. Truth be told, I’m a very outspoken person. I had a significant amount of pros tell me I needed to start my own show because I don’t shy away from any subject, but at the same time I make sure I’m educated on each subject. Opinions are fine, but they should have some research behind them and not just conjecture laced with hostility disguised as “passion”. Initially I didn’t really consider doing a show, eventually I was convinced to do it and I’m glad. I think my show resonates with people because

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I don’t follow a formula. I feel organic conversation is far more engaging than a Q & A routine. You can still ask questions in a conversation. I also believe my life story resonates with people who may be going through a hard life, like a reminder things can and do in fact get better. Never give up. Corey Taylor and Robert Englund are two of my goals in terms of guests. There are so many, but those two come to mind. Both are geniuses in their field, and both had a huge influence in my life. I kind of lost my mind when I saw the two of them work together on the Fear Clinic film. I feel like Robert Englund is the 80’s generation’s Bela Lugosi, Freddy Krueger being as iconic as Dracula. Corey Taylor is so multitalented I would compare his many influences to that of Led Zeppelin in regards to the fact they never had one true style, they just did what they were inspired by at the time. I grew up in an extremely abusive home. As a result, I developed a pain tolerance nobody can comprehend. I used to be a really skinny kid, 6’ 5” and 180 lbs, one day I walked into a gym and I was hooked. I’m currently 6’ 5” 265 LBS of muscle mass.


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