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Matt LaForge from Mil-Spec from 2023-12-13T10:00
What a treat we have for you this week in the form of Matt LaForge from the great Canadian hardcore band, Listen
Adam Lazzara from Taking Back Sunday from 2023-12-06T10:00
It's been a long time coming but I finally grabbed Adam Lazzara from Taking Back Sunday for the podcast! I am thrilled to have this chat with the long running emo/rock band that I don't care wh...
ListenJeff Howe from Horsewhip, Reversal of Man&Combatwoundedveteran from 2023-11-29T10:00
Incredibly exciting day on the pod covering South Florida hardcore at its finest. Jeff Howe currently plays in a band called Listen
Lis Di Angelo from Filth Is Eternal from 2023-11-22T10:00
We are lucky to have Lis Di Angelo from Filth Is Eternal on the podcast this week! If you aren't fam...
ListenSteve Larson from Insted from 2023-11-15T10:00
We WILL make the difference! I bring on Steve Larson from the legendary hardcore band Insted on the show today. We discuss them signing to Epitaph Records (!), misconceptions the band encountere...
ListenBONUS EPISODE - Jordan Jenkins from Momentum from 2023-11-10T10:00
BONUS EPISODE BROUGHT TO YOU BY Listen
Alexander Jones from Undeath and Ryan Story from Gates to Hell from 2023-11-08T10:00
Live from New England Metal and Hardcore Festival we have two of the up and coming metal-hybrids joining up for a cool split 7" of a ...
ListenEzra Morris from Downpour, The Power and the Glory from 2023-11-01T09:00
There are hardcore scenes that I know we all become interested (or in my case) and obsessed with. The Atlanta hardcore scene always made me perk my head up because of the incredible bands and se...
ListenJoel Birch from The Amity Affliction from 2023-10-25T09:00
This episode is brought to you by the fine folks at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival that allowed me to have this chat face to face with...
ListenDave Mandel from Indecision Records from 2023-10-18T10:00
Celebrating its 30 years of existence, Indecision Records founder and head honcho Dave Mandel finally sits down with me to podcast. I had been bug...
ListenWinston McCall from Parkway Drive from 2023-10-11T09:00
So pumped to be sharing this conversation with one of the largest success stories in hardcore and something that I think still surprises him, we welcome Winston McCall from Parkway Drive to the ...
ListenBONUS EPISODE - Marcus Bridge from Northlane&Sean Harmanis from Make Them Suffer from 2023-10-06T09:00
This episode is exclusively brought to you by the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival!
In this bonus episode we speak to two frontmen...
ListenGina Gleason from Baroness from 2023-10-04T09:00
We have the pleasure of hanging out with the absolute shredder, Gina Gleason from Baroness today. She...
ListenEugene Robinson from Oxbow&author from 2023-09-27T09:00
The one, the only, Eugene Robinson is on the podcast today. For the uninitiated Eugene is the vocalist for long running artistic post-punk/metal/whatever band Listen
Nick Hexum from 311 from 2023-09-20T10:00
HAPPY 11TH BIRTHDAY TO THE PODCAST! It's wild to say, but this show has been around for 11 years and has changed my life but most importantly, I thank you the listener for caring about DIY cultu...
ListenDan Yemin from Lifetime, Kid Dynamite, Paint It Black and Open City from 2023-09-13T10:00
I am absolutely thrilled to welcome an incredibly thoughtful human and prolific musician, Dan Yemin. He's played in Listen
Cormac O’Siochain (Cormy) from Geld from 2023-09-06T10:00
Top of the morning to ya! Pardon the horrible cliche but we have an Irish punk veteran on the show this week in the form of Cormy from Listen
JT Woodruff from Hawthorne Heights from 2023-08-30T09:00
My heart is in...well, you get it if you existed anywhere in the mid 2000's emo scene as Hawthorne Heig...
ListenChristina Ward from Feral House Publishing from 2023-08-23T09:00
Elated to share this conversation with Christina Ward who is the Vice President of Feral House Publishing and an author. They are one of the most prolific in...
ListenWes Eisold from American Nightmare&Cold Cave from 2023-08-16T10:00
Oh boy, this one has been on my "list" for awhile and glad we were able to make this happen. I have Wes Eisold from Listen
Eric Egan from Heart Attack Man from 2023-08-09T10:00
We got a lot of Cleveland hardcore talk this week with none other than Eric Egan from Heart Attack Man<...
ListenBONUS EPISODE - Live from Outbreak: Jem from Speed from 2023-08-04T09:00
This is a bonus episode from a live recording I did at the Outbreak Festival in the UK with Jem, the vocalist of Speed. This episode was released on the Listen
Dave Castillo from Saint Vitus and Confines from 2023-08-02T09:00
An often overlooked person within our whole music industry structure is the promoter/booker and I love to highlight people that create the spaces for us to watch bands, have an experience and co...
ListenScott Lee, founder of NEMHF and manager from 2023-07-26T06:00
Very excited to welcome back my friend, Scott Lee to the program. He's a music biz veteran and one of the founders of the recently re-launched, Listen
Steven Andrew Miller from Unbroken, Kill Holiday from 2023-07-19T06:00
In celebration of their impending "reunion" (since they have been doing shows off/on the past 10 or so years), I had to bring my friend Steven Andrew Miller from Listen
Grady Avenell&Jeff Irwin from Will Haven from 2023-07-12T10:00
We are lucky to be bringing you not just ONE human from a band, but TWO this week. First up we have Jeff Irwin, the guitarist from long standing metal/hardcore heroes Will Haven. Then, to top it...
ListenSean Leary from Loma Prieta and Jeromes Dream from 2023-07-05T10:00
Holy screamo episode! We have the dude behind bands like Loma Prieta and Jeromes Dream, Sean Leary. He plays guitar in both bands and has been in/around that particular scene for many years so I...
ListenMark from Fuming Mouth - Live @ LDB Fest from 2023-06-28T09:00
In our final installment of the live episodes from the almighty LDB Fest, we finish off with a bang in the form of Mark from Fuming Mouth. A brutal band that will be a force to reckon with many ...
ListenBrian Audley from Incendiary from 2023-06-21T09:00
All hail Long Island hardcore. Brian plays guitar in the long standing hardcore band, Incendiary. H...
ListenJosef from Sunami and Peter from Spy - Live @ LDB Fest from 2023-06-14T09:00
LIVE FROM LDB FEST! It's the RBS takeover with Josef from Sunami and Peter from Spy coming onto the show for a fun discussion while we were together at LDB Fest in Louisville, KY. We talk about ...
ListenRaygun Busch from Chat Pile from 2023-06-07T09:00
I don't think I have been more floored by a band in recent memory than I was with Chat Pile and their LP "God's Country" as it combined all of the elements of experimental metal/punk/hardcore in...
ListenEmma from Dying Wish&Jack/Tyler from Foreign Hands - Live @ LDB Fest from 2023-05-31T09:00
Live and in person, we have a top shelf discussion with two of the most exciting bands within the metalcore scene right now, Dying Wish & Foreign Hands. First up we have Emma who is the voca...
ListenJoe Musten from Beloved and Advent from 2023-05-24T09:00
North Carolina stand up! We have one of my favorite people around, Joe Musten from Beloved and Advent bringing his insight to the podcast. We discuss topics like faith, finding time for passions...
ListenKoyo/Pain of Truth - Live @ LDB Fest from 2023-05-17T09:00
Another BANGING live episode straight from Louisville, KY at the almighty LDB Fest! This chat brings together two heavy hitters representing Long Island, NY proper. We have Joey & Harold fro...
ListenSergie Loobkoff from Samiam, Knapsack, Ways Away and more from 2023-05-10T09:00
I am honored to bring Sergie Loobkoff from Samiam on the pod this week. He's also spent his time in bands like Listen
Aaron Heard from Jesus Piece from 2023-05-03T09:00
Very pleased to welcome Aaron Heard from Jesus Piece on the pod this week as his band dropped a MASSIVE new record on us called "...So Unknown" which for sure will be on many people's year end l...
ListenBryan Garris from Knocked Loose/Trey Garris from X Weapon X - Live @ LDB Fest from 2023-04-26T09:00
LIVE FROM LDB FEST 2023
We make things a family affair here at 100 Words! We have Bryan from Knocked Loose and his little brother Trey from x Weapon X on the podcast today. I recorded the...
ListenMadison Woodward from Object Of Affection, Brain Dead Studios, Sound and Fury from 2023-04-19T09:00
I love seeing people hustling and keeping busy and Madison Woodward is a shining example of that behavior. He plays in two awesome bands, Listen
James Goodson from Dazy from 2023-04-12T09:00
I love Dazy and so should you, so...let's meet the man behind it! James Goodson is a PR Wizard with his company Let's Go Publicity but also is the brain...
ListenJake Collinson from Judiciary from 2023-04-05T09:00
Texas Hardcore stand up! This week we have the frontman for Lubbock, TX own, Judiciary. Jake Collin...
ListenHaley Butters from Absinthe Father from 2023-03-29T09:00
Get it, Absinthe Father? Man, I love a good pun and on top of it, they makes incredible music! Haley Butters is the brainchild behind this awesome project turned band called Listen
David Wagenschutz from Crossed Keys, Kid Dynamite, Lifetime and more from 2023-03-22T09:00
We have a damn all star on this weeks pod in the form of David Wagenschutz who played in such punk/hardcore luminaries as Kid Dynamite, Lifetime, Ink & Dagger and much more. He came on to di...
ListenEdward Gibbs from Devil Sold His Soul and Copse from 2023-03-15T09:00
UK post hardcore heads unite! I have my friend Edward Gibbs, the vocalist of long running post heroes, ...
ListenSam Macon from Since By Man, director from 2023-03-08T10:00
Let's get to know a criminally underrated band, Since By Man. Their vocalist Listen
LDB Fest - Ryan, Alex, Colin&Julia from 2023-03-01T10:00
I am thrilled to bring you a 4 headed chat with the people responsible for putting together LDB Fest; Ryan Storey, Alex Rhema, Colin Feeney and Julia DiMar...
ListenTeppei Teranishi from Thrice from 2023-02-22T10:00
You know them, you love them...it's Thrice for goodness sake. I had the privilege of hanging out with my long time friend, Teppei Teranishi from the band to discuss a lot of things I was persona...
ListenDevin Swank from Sanguisugabogg from 2023-02-15T10:00
Let's go! Devin Swank from Sanguisugabogg is hanging out with us today on the pod and we get into t...
ListenStanley Sievers from Dead Icons and director from 2023-02-01T10:00
Internet funny person and director Stanley Sievers is on the pod this week! You have undoubtedly seen his viral clips of "Coming out of Mosh Retirement" and ot...
ListenRyan Osterman from Holy Fawn from 2023-01-25T10:00
The guitarist/vocalist from my favorite LP of 2022 graces us with his presence here on the podcast today! I have Ryan Osterman from Listen
Tucker Rule from Thursday&LS Dunes from 2023-01-18T10:00
Drummers never get the love they should, but I am here to RECTIFY that by inviting my friend, Tucker Rule, on the podcast this week. He plays the sticks for post-hardcore legends Listen
Jacob Duarte from Narrow Head from 2023-01-11T10:00
Stoked to bring on Jacob Duarte from Narrow Head on the podcast this week as we geek out over how c...
ListenTodd Kowalski from Propagandhi&I Spy from 2023-01-04T10:00
Happy 2023 for you and let's start of with this legend of a human being, Todd Kowalski from Listen
Best of 2022 w/ Jeremy Bolm, Joey Cahill and Ray Harkins from 2022-12-21T10:00
Our favorite time of the year in which we get to reflect on our favorite music of this past year of our lord, 2022. I gather my buds Jeremy Bolm (Listen
Bobby Ferry from 16 from 2022-12-14T10:00
Let's go SLOOOWWW with Bobby Ferry from the legendary doom/stoner/metal band, 16. I think this band...
ListenKenny Lush from Rest Easy&Daggermouth from 2022-12-07T10:00
Vancouver, BC LEGEND, Kenny Lush is on the pod this week and no, legend doesn't mean old. Kenny played in Listen
Graham Sayle from High Vis from 2022-11-30T10:00
So happy to welcome Graham Sayle from High Vis on the podcast this week! His band put out one of m...
ListenJonah Bayer from United Nations&How Did We Get Weird Podcast from 2022-11-23T10:00
Jonah and I have circled the same group of friends for many years, but this was the first time we got a chance to actually sit down and get to know each other! Jonah plays guitar in the awesome ...
ListenJess Nyx from World of Pleasure&Mortality Rate from 2022-11-16T10:00
I frigging love Mortality Rate and Listen
Vique Martin from Simba Records, Pirates Press Records&Revelation Records from 2022-11-09T10:00
Welcome to another exciting episode of the podcast, this time with my good friend Vique Martin who is a music industry veteran who has spent her time working behind the scenes at labels like Listen
Mat Kerekes from Citizen&Isa Holliday from Slow Crush - Live from Outbreak from 2022-11-02T09:00
The very last in our installment of live podcasts that I did at the almighty Outbreak Fest in June of 2022 in front of a live audience. These two chats were awesome and of course, with great peo...
ListenBen Jorgensen from Armor For Sleep from 2022-10-26T09:00
Early 2000's emo/post-hardcore will never die! While nostalgia is a powerful drug, Ben and his band Arm...
ListenWalter Schreifels from Quicksand / Will Yip from 2022-10-19T09:00
LIVE FROM OUTBREAK FEST 2022!
We have two luminaries within our scene, Walter from Quicksand Listen
Stephen Christian from Anberlin from 2022-10-12T09:00
"Like Hoobastank...but doesn't suck" are some immortal words a friend of mine said about Anberlin a...
ListenBrendan Garrone from Incendiary / Jimmy Wizard from Higher Power from 2022-10-05T09:00
Live From Outbreak Fest 2022 we have Brendan Garrone from Incendiary & Jimmy Wizard from Listen
Bjorn Dossche from Rise and Fall, Chain Reaction and Wrong Man from 2022-09-28T09:00
Rise and Fall is an often overlooked, but incredibly important band to the punk and hardcore scene ...
ListenGeoff Rowley, professional skateboarder from 2022-09-21T09:00
One of my favorite skaters of all time, Listen
Chris Higdon from Elliott, Frontiers and Falling Forward from 2022-09-14T09:00
HAPPY 10 YEARS TO THE PODCAST!
All hyperbole aside, this podcast has changed my life for the better and thanks for coming along this journey and love letter to independent music. We make...
ListenDan Tracy from Deafheaven and Anthony Anzaldo from Ceremony from 2022-09-07T09:00
Live From Outbreak Fest 2022 we have two amazing humans on this episode. First up, I have Dan Tracy from Listen
Georgia Rawson from Dscvrd Magazine from 2022-08-31T09:00
Let's talk print media! One of my favorite publications around is called Dscvrd Magazine and it's editor in chief is a new friend of mine, Georgia Rawson! The ma...
ListenKat Moss from Scowl&Anaiah Lei/Dez Yusuf from Zulu (live from Outbreak Fest) from 2022-08-24T09:00
LIVE FROM OUTBREAK FEST 2022!
I am so excited to be releasing all of these great discussions to you that I had at the festival and this one in particular was PRETTY, PRETTY GOOD (insert ...
ListenPatrick Carrie from Limbeck from 2022-04-13T08:00
If Patrick and his band don't bring you a smile, I don't know what to do to help you but I have faith in you. I brought Patrick on the show to discuss his south OC upbringing, ska zines and how Lim...
ListenEmma Boster from Dying Wish from 2022-04-06T11:00
Boy oh boy do I love Dying Wish and in turn, I had to have Emma Boster the vocalist of said band on the pod ASAP. We accomplished that and discussed how sick Portland is, the art of booking shows a...
ListenJason Black from Hot Water Music from 2022-03-30T11:00
Jason Black plays in the legendary punk/pump your fist in the air band, Hot Water Music. They just released their new full length on Equal Vision Records entitled "Feel The Void" that is well...inc...
ListenRyan Hoffman from Chain of Strength and Quiet Panic Records from 2022-03-23T11:00
Chain Of Strength. What a band and I have the pleasure of bringing on Ryan Hoffman who played guitar in the band (and Circle Storm!) to discuss all things Chain of Strength as well as his incredibl...
ListenBobby Markos from Cloakroom and Lost Speedways from 2022-03-16T09:00
Post rock. Relapse. NASCAR? All of these things are covered in today's pod with the dude, Bobby Markos from Cloakroom. I love this band's blend of Hum, meets stoner rock meets Isis. It's got it all...
ListenJoey Cahill from Wanna Hear It Records from 2022-03-09T12:00
What is it like to run a record store? Has that been a question you have asked yourself? How about a small business? The answer to these questions and more I had my good bud and friend of the show ...
ListenMarco Walzel from Avocado Booking from 2022-03-01T12:00
Back in the saddle this week with my long time friend and incredible human being, Marco Walzel. He's the owner and operator of the highly respected (and successful) booking agency, Avocado Booking ...
ListenNo New Episode This Week - Back NEXT Week from 2022-02-22T12:00
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ListenTim Barry from Avail from 2022-02-16T17:28:08
Tim Barry. Avail. I am so stoked to type these words to you as I had a lengthy conversation with the vocalist of Avail, Tim Barry. This band is truly special and we discuss all things Avail, reunio...
ListenBonus Episode! Labeled - Deep Dive: Underoath from 2022-02-11T12:00
I am excited to share with you all a podcast I executive produced called Labeled: Deep Dive - Underoath. Host Matt Carter (Emery) walks the band through their new record and tells the bands history...
ListenJeff Caudill from Gameface from 2022-02-09T12:00
If you need to feel good today, listen to a little Gameface. Then, come back here and listen to this great chat with the frontman of said band, Jeff Caudill. We go into his extensive experience in ...
ListenGrady Allen from Anxious from 2022-02-02T12:00
Anxious just put out one of my favorite LP's of this year. I know the year JUST started but you have to listen to "Little Green House" immediately. To celebrate I had my new friend Grady Allen, the...
ListenMario Rubalcaba from Rocket From the Crypt/Hot Snakes/Earthless from 2022-01-26T11:00
Mario Rubalcaba is an incredible drummer and he has played in some of my favorite bands, which by default makes him one of my favorite drummers. Joking aside, I was excited to have a conversation w...
ListenJohnathon Ford from Unwed Sailor and Roadside Monument from 2022-01-19T12:00
Boy oh boy do we have a great chat on this weeks podcast with Johnathon Ford from prolific post-rock outfit Unwed Sailor and the often overlooked Roadside Monument. We dive into the discussion with...
ListenSonia Weber from Alien Boy from 2022-01-12T12:00
All hail Alien Boy! Releasing one of my favorite LP's from last year, Alien Boy is a damn good band that you need to know about. Sonia Weber sings and plays guitar for the band, so naturally I had ...
ListenPage Hamilton from Helmet from 2022-01-05T12:00
Gimmie a break, I get to hang out with Page Hamilton from Helmet on this very podcast? Yep, it happened and it was glorious. We discussed how the band never fit into any real scene, keeping his ent...
ListenTodd Mackey from With Honor from 2021-12-29T12:00
What a treat this week as we have my friend Todd Mackey from With Honor on the podcast. They recently signed with Pure Noise Records and are in the process of getting some new music ready for 2022....
ListenKen Andrews from Failure from 2021-12-22T12:00
It's damn Ken Andrews week on the podcast! I couldn't be more thrilled to have the man behind Failure, Ken Andrews, on to discuss their new record, the insanity of the early late 80's and early 90'...
ListenBest of 2021 w/ Joey Cahill (6131 Records, Wanna Hear It Records)&Jeremy Bolm (Touche Amore, The First Ever Podcast, Secret Voice) from 2021-12-15T12:00
It's the most wonderful time of the year where we gather around our microphones and discuss what records myself, Joey and Jeremy enjoyed the most. Joking aside, it's one of my favorite things to do...
ListenKei Yasui from Have Heart and Drk Blu from 2021-12-08T12:00
Here is a thoughtful chat with my new friend Kei Yasui who plays guitar in Have Heart and the awesome Drk Blu as well as a master of the webs (and design). We get into it and discuss the Boston Har...
ListenKen Shipley from Numero Group from 2021-12-01T12:00
I am privileged to bring on Ken Shipley, the co-founder of an incredible label called Numero Group that specializes in releasing and archiving music of all styles including (and not limited to) Nor...
ListenREBROADCAST - Gared O'Donnell from Planes Mistaken For Stars from 2021-11-25T19:00
Rest in Power to Gared O'Donnell. This conversation originally was published in 2012 and was one of the first conversations I had for this podcast. He was a special human and I am saddened that he ...
ListenEmma Ruth Rundle from 2021-11-24T12:00
I am very pleased to welcome prolific solo artist, Emma Ruth Rundle to the podcast. She just just released an incredible new LP called Engine of Hell that is some of her best work, so I had to dive...
ListenChris Teti from The World Is… and Silver Bullet Studios from 2021-11-17T12:00
My new friend Chris Teti from The World Is...and Silver Bullet Studios ducks into the podcast this week with amazing results! We dive into DIY transitions, eclectic music tastes and why his grandmo...
ListenDan Ozzi, author and writer from 2021-11-10T12:00
You read right? You should because it's like...really fun and stuff. One person you should definitely become intimately familiar with is the author, music nerd and all around good guy, Dan Ozzi. He...
ListenGeoff Garlock from Orchid and Panthers from 2021-11-03T11:00
A man of many talents, Geoff Garlock from Orchid, Panthers and his most recent project Low Estate comes to hang with us this week. He's also the host of such podcasts like Docs Till Death and The C...
ListenChlo White from Snarls from 2021-10-27T11:00
What a damn band. Snarls hails from Columbus, Ohio and released an incredible debut last year that I fell in love with so naturally, I had to pick the brain of someone in the band so here we are. C...
ListenKarl Hensel from Kings Road Merch&Desperate Acts from 2021-10-20T11:00
I'd love to welcome my friend Karl Hensel on the podcast today. He runs the show at Kings Road Merch (you have undoubtedly ordered vinyl or shirts from them in the past) and plays in a band called ...
ListenBrian Cook from Russian Circles, Botch and Torment&Glory from 2021-10-13T11:00
Hot damn! We have Brian Cook from Russian Circles, Botch and most recently, his newly released solo project Torment&Glory on the podcast this week. I have admired all of his musical endeavors (if y...
ListenDale Crover from The Melvins from 2021-10-06T11:00
Dale from The (damn!) Melvins is hanging with us on the podcast today. It's a wide ranging chat that hits on life in Aberdeen, playing the drums and working within the major label system not to men...
ListenMike Kinsella from Owen/American Football/Cap N’ Jazz from 2021-09-29T11:00
Mr. Mike Kinsella is on the damn podcast today. The man behind bands like American Football, Owen, Cap' N' Jazz and Owls agreed to let me punish him for an hour and I was happy to oblige. We discus...
ListenKevin Kiley from Lurk from 2021-09-22T11:00
Hell yes, kick back and chill out with your new favorite punk band, Lurk! Kevin Kiley is the vocalist of Lurk from Chicago who is a real cool dude and we had a cool conversation. If you are sensing...
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ListenWalter Schreifels from Quicksand/Rival Schools from 2021-09-15T11:00
Uncle Wally! I am incredibly thrilled to have everyone's favorite hardcore hero, Walter Schreifels from Quicksand/Rival Schools and so much more, on the podcast. We dive right into it with crazy st...
ListenRyan Savitski from One Step Closer from 2021-09-08T11:00
9 years of punk/hardcore/DIY celebration and I couldn't be more happy to continue on this journey with one of my favorite hardcore bands around right now, One Step Closer. Ryan sings for them and I...
ListenErik Ratensperger from Jeromes Dream from 2021-09-01T15:27:09
All hail Jeromes Dream! The kings of OG screamo have been back in action since 2019 and now are collecting all of their older material for a deluxe re-release on Iodine Recordings so in turn, I had...
ListenJustin Fornof from Wristmeetrazor from 2021-08-25T11:00
We have a treat for all of you skram-heads out there (just joking, I can't stand that term), Justin Fornof from Wristmeetrazor is on the podcast! We discuss the bands unconventional origins (none o...
ListenGentry Densley from Iceburn from 2021-08-18T11:00
We take a deep dive today into Salt Lake City and specifically with my new friend, Gentry Densley. He plays in a band called Iceburn (and many more) and is a staple in the SLC heavy music scene and...
ListenColin H. van Eeckhout from Amenra from 2021-08-11T11:00
Belgian Hardcore represent! I have Colin H. van Eeckhout from Amenra (who are much more than a hardcore band mind you) on the podcast today to talk about so many things including the longevity of t...
ListenAdam D from Times of Grace and Killswitch Engage from 2021-08-04T11:00
Everyone's favorite class clown of metal, Adam D is on the pod this week! He's an incredibly prolific musician playing guitar in Killswitch Engage and Times of Grace and a producer of many of your ...
ListenMatt Caughthran from The Bronx from 2021-07-28T11:00
Oh hell yes, Matt from The Bronx/Mariachi El Bronx is hanging with me on the podcast today. We get into it by discussing his life growing up in Los Angeles, how important 90's punk was to him as he...
ListenJoe Mulherin from Nothing, Nowhere from 2021-07-21T11:00
The man who invented "emo rap" is on the show today, Joe Mulherin from Nothing, Nowhere! Obviously I am poking fun a bit at the hyperbole there but this chat was spectacular. Joe is a real ass dude...
ListenMatt Frazier from Local Natives from 2021-07-14T11:00
I love bringing episodes like this to you all because it came DIRECTLY FROM A LISTENER. Matt Frazier plays drums in the really great indie rock band Local Natives and he grew up in and around the p...
ListenMike Schleibaum from Darkest Hour and Be Well from 2021-07-07T11:00
The DUDE is on the podcast this week. By the DUDE I mean Mr. Mike Schliebaum who is the lead shredder in metal stalwarts Darkest Hour, Be Well and Battery. He's an incredibly prolific musician and ...
ListenKevin Seconds from 7 Seconds from 2021-06-30T12:51
This week on the podcast we have the legend Kevin Seconds on the show. We discuss the re-issue of their seminal record, The Crew and what it was like growing up in Reno. He also talks about the fac...
ListenGreg Anderson from Engine Kid/Southern Lord Records/Sunn 0)) from 2021-06-23T11:00
A Pacific Northwest hardcore/metal legend, Greg Anderson is on the show this week. He played in Engine Kid, Brotherhood, currently runs Southern Lord Records and also plays in Sunn 0))) and Goatsna...
ListenBrian Fair from Overcast/Shadows Fall from 2021-06-16T11:00
New England Metal and Hardcore staple Brian Fair from Shadows Fall/Overcast is on the show this week! I am VERY excited as I have admired his work for many years and worked alongside of him when he...
ListenBrian Moss from The Ghost/Hanalei from 2021-06-09T11:00
Today we have Brian Moss the band behind Hanalei and the underrated band, The Ghost. I love both of his bands so when the opportunity to have him on the show came up, I jumped at it. Brian and I di...
ListenMike Hranica from The Devil Wears Prada from 2021-06-02T11:00
Mike Hranica from The Devil Wears Prada joins me on the podcast today. I have always been fascinated by this band from their meteoric rise to capture the attention of the early 2000's metalcore/Chr...
ListenChris Evenson from Sensefield from 2021-05-26T11:00
Sensefield is an amazing band. They were huge in my early years of understanding that I could indeed listen to music that wasn't just screaming at me. I had the opportunity to bring on Chris Evanso...
ListenMarshall Gallagher from Teenage Wrist from 2021-05-19T11:00
Let's talk about a cool new band okay? I fell in love with Teenage Wrist in 2018 when they dropped their first LP called "Chrome Neon Jesus" on my unsuspecting ears and it's this weird combo of Fai...
ListenVince Averill from Cross Control, Capsule&Abiology Records and We Watch Wrestling Podcast from 2021-05-12T11:00
Boy, this chat was a treat. Vince Averill is the vocalist for Cross Control and one of the co-hosts of We Watch Wrestling Podcast but his roots in punk/hardcore go deep with him putting out the fir...
ListenJason Stewart from How Long Gone from 2021-05-05T11:00
The core is strong in this one. I have Jason Stewart, one of the co-hosts from the prolific podcast How Long Gone. He also is a DJ operating under the moniker of "Them Jeans" as well as a man in th...
ListenJaime Mason from There Were Wires from 2021-04-28T11:00
There Were Wires. Many of you probably never checked the band out when they were active and playing shows but, now is your chance to get familiar. Jaime Mason was the vocalist of the dark hardcore/...
ListenCurtis Running Rabbit Lefthand from Wild Rose Hardcore Festival and Indegineous Resiliance in Music (IRIM) from 2021-04-21T11:00
So stoked to talk to Curtis Running Rabbit Lefthand who is a member of the Blackfoot tribe located in and around the Calgary, Alberta area in Canada. He's one of the founders of the Wild Rose Hardc...
ListenJamison Isaak from Teen Daze from 2021-04-14T11:00
As you grow older, your musical taste changes and evolves and I for one, welcome it. You don't have to listen to aggressive music all day, every day. Of course, you don't need me to tell you that b...
ListenJoe Nelson from Trust Records and Ignite from 2021-04-07T11:00
Oh boy, got a great one this week for you with the So Cal hardcore legend (my words, not his) Joe Nelson. He's the original vocalist of Ignite, road dog for bands like Quicksand, Insted and more. H...
ListenDavid Farrier, filmmaker/journalist (Dark Tourist, Tickled, Webworm) from 2021-03-31T11:00
I love David Farrier. His documentary Tickledwas one of the most captivating and bizarre stories I have ever seen put to film and from then I just seemed to encounter his work across the web. Fast ...
ListenDylan Baldi from Cloud Nothings from 2021-03-24T11:00
It's good to admit when you are wrong and I did that with Dylan on this weeks episode. I wrote off Cloud Nothings for no reason beyond my own personal misconceptions and boy, that was silly. They a...
ListenMike Williams from Eyehategod from 2021-03-17T16:18:33
Sludge metal/doom/stoner...whatever you want to call them, Eyehategod is a completely unique and incredible band which is why I was happy to throw open the podcast studio doors (aka the internet) a...
ListenNate DiMeo from The Memory Palace from 2021-03-10T12:00
Podcasts are cool and today I have the host of one of my favorite podcasts around, The Memory Palace, Nate Dimeo on the show. I knew he had a connection to punk and hardcore, but after our conversa...
ListenDylan Walker from Full of Hell from 2021-03-03T12:00
Full Of Hell rules. Dylan Walker is a nice human and we made some podcast magic here. I was stoked to bring Dylan on and discuss his upbringing in rural Pennsylvania, the importance of Hydrahead Re...
ListenMike Reed from Small Brown Bike from 2021-02-24T12:00
It's Small Brown Bike time! I love this band and saw them many times in the early 2000's (and Mike was actually one of the first interviews I ever did when I was writing for zines, remember those?)...
ListenChase Mason from Gatecreeper from 2021-02-17T12:00
Let's get aggressive. Chase Mason is the vocalist for the punishing desert band, Gatecreeper (who just released an absolute BANGER of a record called "An Unexpected Reality") and is a great dude. W...
ListenEmily Gullickson, professional gambler (horse racing) from 2021-02-10T12:00
A little bit left of center guest but a great one nonetheless is Emily Gullickson who has made her life by exploring her passion of horse racing and betting. I discovered her through a podcast call...
ListenPete Appleby from Renee Heartfelt/Count Me Out from 2021-02-03T12:00
Man, do I have a treat for you. This week we have Pete Appleby who played in Count Me Out and Renee Heartfelt, both of them who were incredibly important bands to me (and many others). We dig in wi...
ListenBo Thomson from Das Bootleg & Donnybrook from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 199 - Let’s face it, clothing brands are a dime a dozen and it takes a lot in this day and age to do anything unique or eye catching but fortunately, this weeks guest does. Bo is an old fri...
ListenSteve Kleisath from Further Seems Forever, Strongarm, Shai Hulud from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Steve was on one of my very first lists of guests that I wanted to have on the show because of my massive love for his drumming and bands he played in (Strongarm, Further Seems Forever, Shai Hulud)...
ListenSam Means from The Format, Hello Merch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dive in and enjoy this conversation with Sam Means who was a founding member of The Format and now enjoys creating his own music under his solo project. Sam also runs the incredible merch company H...
ListenDamn Fine Cast Conversation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 196 - It's another podcast mashup! I speak to Scott and Tony of the amazing soundtrack focused podcast, Damn Fine Cast (a reference to Twin Peaks for those interested in the name). We discu...
ListenAllison Weiss from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I love when I get to type the guests name and don't have to put anything else. Allison Weiss is an absolute gem of a human being and a great musician to boot. We spent the afternoon discussing bein...
ListenCameron Miller from Seizures from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week is a doozy. Cameron Miller sings for a band called Seizures who will pummel your ear drums with their Botch-esque metal influenced hardcore but more importantly, he has a crazy life story...
ListenMike Minnick, Friendversation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I am pleased to bring you another installment of the monthly "friendversation" series that will happen throughout 2016. This time I call up my friend Mike Minnick who you may know from Curl Up and ...
ListenJon Bunch from Sensefield, Reason To Believe, Further Seems Forever & War Generation (REBROADCAST) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This sucks. I didn't think I would have to consider rebroadcasting any of these interviews that I have done over the course of the past few years but Jon Bunch passed away recently and I immediatel...
ListenJosh Coll from Foxing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Foxing are a great band. Their new record Dealer made my top 10 list for 2015 so it only made sense to me that I get to know them a bit better. Josh Coll plays bass in the band (and contributes a p...
ListenLeroy Payne, my grandfather from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is a definite left turn for the show, but something I needed to do. My grandfather, Roy Payne passed away last week. I've been entrenched in emotion, cleaning out his house and processing the ...
ListenStephanie Marlow, indie PR from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I sat down with my long time friend Stephanie Marlow who has a long history with independent music and runs a very successful PR company of her own that has worked with everyone from Deafheaven to ...
ListenBest of 2015 w/ Joey Cahill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's that time of year again, our annual "Best of" episode! While we are missing a good friend (Jeremy Bolm) due to circumstances and timing, this is still a fun review on the best music, movies an...
ListenNick "Biggie" Grimaldi from Good Fight Management from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A long time friend is my guest this week in the form of Nick Grimaldi, or what many know him as "Biggie". He is a manager of most of your favorite bands like Between the Buried and Me, Every Time I...
ListenGavin Van Vlack from Burn & Absolution from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy new year! This week I hop on the phone with Gavin Van Vlack who is the guitarist for the much respected and revered bands Burn and Absolution. It was a very inspirational chat that hits on Ne...
ListenFriendversation w/ Joey Cahill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 186.5 - As a "bonus" episode during the holidays, I decided to try something a bit different with this. I gave my best friend Joey Cahill a call and we went off on a few different subjects ...
ListenPaul Koehler from Silverstein from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 186 - We have almost collected all of the members of Silverstein! This week we chop it up with the drummer, Paul Koehelr who is a very old friend and the main business focus behind the band...
ListenChris Demakes from Less Than Jake from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I think this may be one of the first "ska" bands I have had on the show, but let's be honest...Less Than Jake is more than that. Chris Demakes is a great dude and this discussion about his band was...
ListenMark Palm from Supercrush, Devotion and Go It Alone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 185 - Mark Palm is on the show this week and he has played in many bands including the seminal hardcore band Go It Alone as well as metal/thrash heroes Black Breath while also traveling the...
ListenJeff Mielcarz from Die My Will from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This episode was a fun one for me and VERY self serving as I absolutely love this band called Die My Will. The band is very much a "undiscovered gem" and frankly, they weren't that prolific or long...
ListenColin Frangicetto from Circa Survive from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We have Colin from Circa Survive on the show this week! He plays guitar for the band and is also an incredibly talented artist and I've known him for over 10 years so he made it real easy for me to...
ListenEvan Patterson from Jaye Jayle, Young Widows & Breather Resist from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I am honored to have Evan Patterson from Jaye Jayle, Young Widows, Breather Resist and so much more on the show today. Him and I go way back but it's been years since we spoke and dove right into i...
ListenPhil Jamieson from Caspian from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy Thanksgiving (or one day after)! Here is a holiday treat for all of you fine people in internet land, my discussion with Phil from Caspian. He plays guitar in the band and while the band is p...
ListenNate Garrett from Spirit Adrift from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We are lucky to have on Nate Garrett from Spirit Adrift today on the podcast. If you haven't heard their blend of metal heaviness, do yourself a favor and dive right in. Nate is an incredibly inter...
ListenAndy Williams from Every Time I Die from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We dive deep with one of the largest characters in independent music today, Andy Williams. He plays guitar in Every Time I Die and is a total diehard "road dog". We discuss the notion of being an e...
ListenChadwick Johnson from Hundredth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Boom! Don’t let the dog days of summer get you down, here’s another rad chat for you fine folks. Chadwick Johnson from Hundredth is on the show this week to discuss many things including evolving a...
ListenMark Brickey from the Adventures In Design Podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A split 7" as it were! Podcast hosts collide and we have on the show today, Mark Brickey who hosts the spectacular show called Adventures In Design which focuses on design, art and the ability to m...
ListenJoseph Rowland from Pallbearer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This chat has been a long time in the making as I first fell in love with Pallbearer back in 2012 when they dropped their STAGGERING debut LP, "Sorrow and Extinction" and then followed all of their...
ListenAdam Blake from H2O & Shelter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 180 - Sometimes the most unexpected conversations are the best ones. I had hung out with Adam a few times before and he was a real charming lad, but little did I know his life story was inc...
ListenDanielle Parsons, photographer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week we have photographer extraordinaire Danielle Parsons on the show. I can guarantee that you have seen her photos in the past but maybe didn't make the connection. She's incredibly prolific...
ListenDaniel Fang from Turnstile, Mindset and Praise from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Concluding our themed month is a conversation with one of the most prolific drummers around currently in hardcore, Daniel Fang. He splits his time up between Turnstile, Mindset and Praise. We had a...
ListenThomas Barnett from Strike Anywhere from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I love Strike Anywhere. You should love Strike Anywhere. I hope after this discussion with the lead vocalist Thomas Barnett, you will. Thomas and I discuss the Richmond, Virginia scene, romantic to...
ListenLennon Livesay from Blistered/Ecostrike from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Part of our continuing "Faces of Modern Hardcore" series, I spoke to Lennon Livesay who is the vocalist of the hardcore band Blistered. We discuss the bizarre world of Florida, what it's like to bu...
ListenTom Schlatter from You & I, The Assistant and Every Scar Has A Story from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I am extremely excited to have my friend, Tom Schlatter on the podcast today. He emailed me close to 20 years ago, and since then we have stayed in and out of touch but his bands You & I, The Assis...
ListenEvan Wivell from Mindset and React Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week I speak with Evan Wivell who is the vocalist from the hardcore band Mindset as well as the owner of React! Records. We discuss what it's like being raised in a very rural area, architectu...
ListenSteve Von Till from Neurosis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
8 years of discussions and in my wildest dreams I never thought I'd be able to have on Steve Von Till from Neurosis but, here we are. I am extremely proud to share this detailed and insightful disc...
ListenBrendan Garrone from Incendiary from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 176 - Straight from New York City, I sat down with Brenden who sings for the hardcore band Incendiary to discuss many things including loving school/education, suburban life and not being a...
ListenRob Fish from Every Scar Has A Story, Resurrection and 108 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I have the pleasure of welcoming on an incredibly influential vocalist within our scene, Rob Fish. He sang for bands like 108, Resurrection, The Judas Factor and more recently, Every Scar Has a Sto...
ListenThe Story of Washed Up Emo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 175 - The podcast world collides with this split episode on The Story of Washed Up Emo and my friend Tom Mullen. In this show, we talk about why we do both our shows, how to keep engaged in...
ListenNate Rebolledo from Xibalba from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Nate Rebolledo from Xibalba is on the podcast today! We tried to make this happen a few years ago, but now...it's all happening. Nate and I discuss his life as a firefighter (he is no longer), serv...
ListenTom Sheehan from Indecision/Most Precious Blood & Axe To Grind Podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 174 - This episode was a long one in the making and shows how sometimes a really good idea falls by the wayside with some absentmindedness. Tom and I met up in New York City and hung out on...
ListenAdam Klopp from Choir Boy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. Sorry for yelling, but I love this chat and more importantly the record that Adam released under his moniker, Choir Boy. We discuss his upbringing in Ohio, the c...
ListenWill Potter, author of Green Is The New Red & TED Fellow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Will Potter is on the show this week and he's incredibly smart. He's a published author with a great book (called Green Is The New Red) on the animal agriculture industry and how the people who ral...
ListenMadison Watkins from Year of the Knife and Candy Corpse from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I don't think I will ever get tired of a solid metal core record, and Year of The Knife have released exactly that with Internal Incarceration so in turn, I had to have Madison Watkins from the ban...
ListenSteve Moore, composer and member of Zombi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week is one of my favorite modern composers came on the show, Steve Moore. He's a member of the band Zombi and also has created some memorable scores most notably "The Guest" (a great find on ...
ListenBrian McTernan from Battery/Be Well and a producer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I know it may seem like I said this a lot, but this episode is a huge one for me. Brian McTernan is the vocalist from Battery, guitarist from Ashes and more recently, Be Well and his art has defini...
ListenBen Pobjoy from Hot Charity Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I am extremely excited to bring you this in depth conversation with an old friend and a person who's work ethic and artistic expression I hold in great regard. Ben Pobjoy runs a record label called...
ListenCorey Coffman from Gleemer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gleemer is a band you HAVE to hear. I fell in love with them when they released "Anymore" and even more so with "Down Through." I had to have Corey Coffman from the band on the podcast to pick his ...
ListenKevin Dye from Gates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This episode is part of our "you have to hear this band" series (albeit very inconsistent) featuring Kevin Dye from the band Gates. The band is an incredible amalgamation of mid-90's emo with post-...
ListenRuss Rankin from Good Riddance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's a big one today with the vocalist from Good Riddance, Russ Rankin! Good Riddance has always loomed large within the punk and hardcore community, so it was a pleasure to have Russ on to discuss...
ListenAlex Goldman from the Reply All Podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I am very pleased to bring you a fun discussion with one of my favorite podcast hosts around, Alex Goldman. He has a long history with punk and music in general that I heard him express a few times...
ListenDan Sandshaw from Equal Vision Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
My good friend Dan Sandshaw from Equal Vision Records is on the show today. He's been with the label for over 15 + years and has been instrumental in signing some of your favorite bands in independ...
ListenPatrick O'Connor from The Dan Patrick Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sports and punk? The idea of both of these mixing may have seemed foreign many years ago but now, not so much. I had Patrick O'Connor on the show this week and he's a sports commentator/co-host on ...
ListenIndependent Venues Are At Risk - Discussion w/ Stephen Chilton from Save Our Stages from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is one of my most important episodes of the show. Please listen and support ALL of our local venues across the country that are at real risk from returning. I had my friend Stephen Chilton fro...
ListenJake Round from Pure Noise Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I sat down with my old friend, Jake Round from Pure Noise Records, and discussed many things including the origins of the label, your own personal music taste being reflective of the music you put ...
ListenBest of 2005 with Jeremy Bolm (Touche Amore) and Joey Cahill (6131 Records) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Another deep dive into our best of lists from the past, but this time it's 2005! We dive into each of our respective lists and find out if they hold up or not (short answer, some do...while we have...
ListenKevin Bergeron from Waxwork Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In our ongoing series focusing on independent record labels, we have Kevin Bergeron from Waxwork Records on the show. Waxwork Records is an independent, soundtrack focused label that has put out so...
ListenCasey Crescenzo from The Dear Hunter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today we have Casey Crescenzo from The Dear Hunter on the program. He's an incredibly prolific and compelling musician that has spent a majority of his life involved in independent music not only i...
ListenGraham Nixon from Resist Records & Manager of Parkway Drive from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 165 - Sorry for the break last week, but I needed a break and well you just have to deal with it. We are back with glimpse at the life of a record label outside of the United States. I rang...
ListenHenry Cox from Boston Manor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We have Henry Cox, vocalist from Boston Manor, on the show this week. They release their newest LP in early May and what a weird time to not be able to tour! Henry and I discussed being raised in t...
ListenChris Wrenn from Bridge 9 Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 164 - Bridge Nine is an institution. Now, 20 years in the label is synonymous with hardcore, punk and above all, quality. The owner of the label, Chris Wrenn, and I spoke over Skype one aft...
ListenToby Morrell from Emery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Fellow podcasters unite! I have Toby Morrell from Emery and the Bad Christian Podcast hanging out this week. We go very deep on his late exposure to subculture, trying new things and his southern u...
ListenFred Feldman from Triple Crown Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We kickoff the month of record label profiles with one of the more interesting cases of success with Fred Feldman and his Triple Crown Records. We spend a lot of time discussing eclectic taste and ...
ListenWill Putney from End/Fit For An Autopsy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hope you are all being safe and making your voice heard in whatever capacity you feel comfortable with. We have Will Putney from End/Fit For an Autopsy coming onto the podcast today to discuss his ...
ListenKarl Buechner from Earth Crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This one was a long time in the making. I wasn't sure how willing Karl would be in wanting to open up about his musical upbringing, detailed experience with Earth Crisis and many other things but, ...
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ListenAlan Day from Four Year Strong from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A guest idea that originated from a listener, I had Alan Day the vocalist/guitarist from Four Year Strong on the show and we really connected. We spoke about putting in the work in whatever you do,...
ListenMatt Honeycutt from Kublai Khan TX from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Let's get heavy. Matt Honeycutt from Kublai Khan TX is on the show this week and we dive deep into preconceived notions of what the band is, Texas living and slow growth. I had no idea we'd be roll...
ListenJohn Vanderslice from Tiny Telephone Studio from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 160 - I had the absolute pleasure of speaking to prolific indie rock musician and talented producer (Death Cab For Cutie, The Mountain Goats), John Vanderslice. He was very open in discussi...
ListenJB Brubaker from August Burns Red from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Shredder alert! We have JB Brubaker from August Burns Red on the show this week discussing the process of meeting your heroes, defying expectations and longevity. I always appreciate when people ar...
ListenJohn O’Callaghan from The Maine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 159 - This week we dive into a deep discussion with the frontman of the pop/rock band The Maine. It's a bit left of center guest but John loves the show and approached me about being on it....
ListenNick Storch, booking agent from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today we have one of the best booking agents in the game, Nick Storch from Artist Group International, on the show this week. We recorded this episode before the pandemic ground the music industry ...
ListenReba Meyers from Code Orange & Adventures from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had the pleasure of speaking to Reba from Code Orange & Adventures one afternoon about everything from getting along with dudes, the positive affects of creative tension and playing the flute. Re...
ListenSam Ciaramitaro from Drain from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Drain seems to be everywhere and now we get to know Sam Ciaramitaro (the vocalist) a lot better. Sam and I had a fun conversation about growing up in San Pedro, hustle and why he never likes to wea...
ListenEyal Levi from Unstoppable Recording Machine & Daath from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One afternoon I hopped on the phone with an old friend, Eyal Levi of the band Daath and producer at Unstoppable Recording Machine (unstoppablerecordingmachine.com) to discuss hustle & hard work, be...
ListenJustine Jones from Employed To Serve/Holy Roar Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justine Jones is the vocalist from Employed To Serve and works at an incredible label called Holy Roar Records and of course is our guest this week. We get in depth with nu-metal, being married to ...
ListenNick Steinhart from Touche Amore from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 156 - Happy 3 Year Anniversary to the show! Thanks for hanging out on this awesome journey. I couldn't be more happy with how things have developed with the show. You are all beautiful. Nic...
ListenNick Disalvo from Elder from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Elder is one of my favorite bands around right now and I had the privilege to chat with Nick Disalvo from the band. If you are a fan of anything metal/progressive/doom/stoner you will fall in love ...
ListenToby Morse from H20 & One Life, One Chance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We have Toby Morse on the show this week. He is the lead vocalist from the hardcore band H20 and owner of the non-profit organization One Life, One Chance. We get very in depth with keeping a bands...
ListenJesse Korman from The Number 12 Looks Like You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hope you are staying INSIDE and safe! We have another great discussion to bring you this week to keep you company (or distracted). Jesse Korman is the vocalist from The Number 12 Looks Like You, a ...
ListenShane Told from Silverstein from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week I speak to my old friend and vocalist for the band Silverstein, Shane Told. For as long as I have known him, there were many things that I simply had no clue he experienced. We discuss ma...
ListenCasey Cavaliere from The Wonder Years from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We are back! Thanks for your patience over these past two weeks while we retooled our back end stuff but here we are to keep you company over these long days. My guest this week is Casey Cavaliere ...
ListenJim Adkins from Jimmy Eat World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is it, my number one guest that I had written down close to three years ago when I started this podcast was the vocalist/guitarist from one of my favorite bands of all time, Jimmy Eat World. J...
ListenBONUS EPISODE - Quarantine Talk w/ Joey Cahill (6131 Records) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this weeks BONUS episode, I have my good friend Joey Cahill from 6131 Records on the show to discuss how this new reality is affecting him, his label and we discuss the implications to the music...
ListenDallas Green from City And Colour/Alexisonfire/You+Me from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is a doozy. On the show this week is solo artist Dallas Green. He previously played in post-hardcore band Alexisonfire which is where I became really close with him. I've wanted Dallas on the ...
ListenRiley Gale from Power Trip from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy Quarantining wherever you may be! Hopefully you are staying healthy, safe and inside. Please welcome Riley Gale to the show this week, who is the vocalist for the almighty Power Trip. We disc...
ListenScott Shriner from Weezer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on the show is Scott Shriner who is the bassist of the rock band Weezer. Scott was kind enough to invite me over to his house to discuss his time in the marines, being open to change and ...
ListenAndy Othling from Lowercase Noises (live from NAMM w/ Gator Cases) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had a great experience recording my first "live" podcast at the NAMM Conference back in January of 2020 with my good friend Andy Othling from Lowercase Noises at the Gator Cases booth. We get in ...
ListenBeau Burchell from Saosin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week I have the guitarist from Saosin, Beau Burchell on the show. He's one of my closest friends and we speak frankly about performing live, being an "asshole" and focusing on the creative pro...
ListenBONUS EPISODE - Ray Harkins and Finn Mckenty talk the business of podcasting on The Punk Rock MBA podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A special bonus episode of the podcast this week is a discussion I had with my good friend Finn Mckenty who runs a great YouTube/Podcast channel called The Punk Rock MBA. He had me on the show to d...
ListenNathan Gluck from Ensign from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hardcore. Punk. Cancer. One of these things is not like the other. Nathan Gluck I've known for awhile and his band Ensign was monumentally important to me in my formative years of going to shows. R...
ListenRyan Patterson from Fotocrime from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ryan Patterson is a lifer. He currently plays in the incredible Fotocrime and has put time in other genera pushing bands like Coliseum and The National Acrobat. He's a very thoughtful person and I ...
ListenValentino Arteaga from Of Mice & Men from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This episode is an illustration. Many regular listeners of the program might think "Why is this guy on?" and the simple answer is that he's a hardworking dude. Of Mice And Men may not be your cup o...
ListenJosh Hagquist from The Beautiful Mistake from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Welcome to this weeks chat with my good friend, Josh Hagquist from The Beautiful Mistake! We get into the history of the band, his life being a trumpet player and ego. We really pick apart so many ...
ListenJeff Casazza from Run For Cover Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This episode was a long time coming but our schedules finally matched up and I was able to chat with Jeff Casazza, the owner of Run For Cover Records. We get in depth about failing miserably at the...
ListenTravis Tabron, ex-Varials & Ethan Harrison from Great American Ghost from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We have a double header of modern metalcore for you today! First up, we have Ethan from Great American Ghost discussing keeping his band together and balancing real life/tour life. Then, I have Tr...
ListenGrey Gordon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had the pleasure of bringing on solo musician, Grey Gordon from Indiana. While Grey isn't a household name, his music is incredible and his wisdom at a young age shows that he has a story to tell...
ListenChelsea Wolfe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had the distinct pleasure of having the extremely talented musician, Chelsea Wolfe, on the podcast this week. We discuss all things Northern California, being a weirdo and making your music diver...
ListenBranden Steineckert from Rancid from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on the show we have Branden Steineckert, who is the drummer for legendary punk band Rancid and founding member of The Used. This is a pretty deep and heavy conversation but an absolute must l...
ListenScott Lee, music industry professional from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Scott Lee, the man/myth and legend is on the show today. He's put on music festivals, managed bands, started companies and so much more...all within the music industry. He's my friend and a great h...
ListenDaniel Wonacott from Finch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Finch was always a very mysterious band to me, I generally had no clue where they came from and if they were born out of any "scene" so to speak. In order to solve that mystery, I spoke to Daniel W...
ListenRonen Kauffman from Zombie Apocalypse from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
An old friend of the show, Ronen Kauffman, is on the show today. He's the vocalist for punk/hardcore misfits, Zombie Apocalypse, and an OG podcaster with his incredible show called Issue Oriented. ...
ListenKevin Duquette from Topshelf Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
While Kevin was out on the West Coast scouting out some places for Topshelf Records to relocate, I was able to meet up and get to know him a bit more. Kevin runs Topshelf Records alongside one of h...
ListenScott Hobart from Giants Chair from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A indie rock legend Scott Hobart from Giants Chair is on the podcast this week to discuss his bands new LP (spoiler alert, it's great!), his rural upbringing and of course, skateboarding. We also d...
ListenChris Hannah from Propagandhi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is a huge episode for me as Propagandhi is one of my favorite bands of all time. Chris and I discussed what it's like having academic papers written about your lyrics, nuance within one's life...
ListenDaniel Austin from Die Young from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Vegan Meathead, Daniel Austin, joins the podcast today. Daniel is the vocalist from hardcore band Die Young and a prolific author of books, poetry and his first work of fiction entitled Cane Fi...
ListenGreg Bennick from Trial from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Greg Bennick is the vocalist from hardcore bands Trial and Between Earth & Sky as well as accomplished presenter and humanitarian. He's a jack of all trades and I was excited to speak to him about ...
ListenBen Cook from No Warning/Young Guv/Fucked Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Back to our regularly scheduled programming and this week we have Ben Cook from No Warning/Young Guv and Fucked Up chatting on the podcast. We discuss his life as a child actor, music journalism an...
ListenJon Louden from Restorations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had a very pleasurable chat with the lead vocalist/guitarist from Restorations, Jon Louden. He's a veteran of the Philly music scene and we discuss how he's learned from his past mistakes, stabil...
ListenBest of 2019 w/ Jeremy Bolm (Touche Amore) and Joey Cahill (6131 Records) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our annual reflection of the years best music (in our humble opinion) from three nerds who have been keeping these same lists for many years. We discuss our listening habits and what records made o...
ListenRocky Votolato from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
THIS EPISODE BROUGHT TO YOU EXCLUSIVELY BY ENJOY THE RIDE RECORDS (www.enjoytheriderecords.com). On the show this week is the hardworking singer/songwriter Rocky Votolato. Many may remember his inc...
ListenMarc Jackson from The Eulogy, Throwdown & tattoo artist from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I have my long time friend, Marc Jackson, on the podcast today. He's one of the most prolific drummers/musicians here in Orange County as he has played in a dozen or so bands in the past and curren...
ListenBONUS HOLIDAY EPISODE - David Anthony from The AV Club from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy Holidays everyone! I wanted to get you this awesome bonus episode here with David Anthony, the digital manager over at The AV Club. For regular listeners, you will notice his voice as he occa...
ListenIan McFarland, director of “The Godfathers of Hardcore” and Blood For Blood from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The director of the highly acclaimed documentary about Agnostic Front entitled "The Godfathers of Hardcore", Ian McFarland, is on the show this week. We get in deep on self reflection, music videos...
ListenTom Capone from Quicksand/Beyond/Bold from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
BROUGHT TO YOU EXCLUSIVELY BY ENJOY THE RIDE RECORDS (enjoytheriderecords.com).This one is a big one for me, Tom Capone is an incredible guitarist and I was extremely excited to sit down with him f...
ListenAaron Gillespie from The Almost/Underoath & Frankie Blydenburgh from Rockabilia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We have TWO great conversations for the price of one today. First up, we have Franke Blydenburgh from Rockabilia discussing with me the merch world, how bootlegs work and the changing ecosystem of ...
ListenJake Snider from Minus The Bear from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Brought to you exclusively by Enjoy The Ride Records (enjoytheriderecords.com). I called up Jake Snider from Minus The Bear to discuss many things including his earlier bands State Route 522 and Sh...
ListenJohannes Persson from Cult of Luna from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy Thanksgiving! All the way from Sweden, I have Johannes from Cult Of Luna on the show today. I had wanted him on the show for quite a long time as I knew he'd share insights on Swedish hardcor...
ListenBest of 2014 with Jeremy Bolm (Touche Amore) and Joey Cahill (6131 Records) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The end of another year marks another massive conversation between myself and two close friends of mine. Joey Cahill from 6131 Records and Jeremy Bolm from Touche Amore join me in a chat about our ...
ListenTyler Riley from Gideon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We have Tyler Riley the guitarist of modern metal core heroes Gideon, on the podcast today. It's sort of a book end discussion from when their drummer, Jake Smelley, came on the show to discuss the...
ListenJake Mcelfresh from Front Porch Step from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Raw, unfiltered, uncut. This conversation I had with Jake Mcelfresh, who plays under the moniker of Front Porch Step, is a person on the verge of something. I was really lucky to capture this momen...
ListenTim McMahon from Mouthpiece & Hands Tied from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy November! We have a great discussion with Tim McMahon from Mouthpiece/Hands Tied today on the show. The discussion topics include practicality, touring experiences and why he stays involved w...
ListenNick Bogardus, ex-Thrice manager & Cross Of Christ Church from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Nick Bogardus is an extremely old friend and has lived most of his life directly connected to his passions, music & God. He managed Thrice, under his management company called New Noise, from their...
ListenJohnny Smrdel from Beloved and Advent from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The conclusion of our month focused on the great state of North Carolina and their vibrant punk and hardcore scene features none other than Johnny Smrdel from Beloved and Advent. We discuss his lif...
ListenEddie Breckenridge from Thrice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Late one evening, myself and Eddie (the bassist of Thrice) sat down to discuss many things including anxiety, being focused on the music alone and his father's passing. Eddie and I have known each ...
ListenJon Tuttle from Codeseven from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What an episode and what a band! Jon Tuttle from Codeseven continues our march down North Carolina's storied punk/hardcore past with a very interesting discussion on how they almost signed with Ear...
ListenCalvin Philley from Xerxes - Episode 131 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week I was able to speak to the lead vocalist in the punk outfit, Xerxes. Calvin was more than willing to open up about his creative writing past, depression and anxiety that he suffers from. ...
ListenAdam Morgan from Hopesfall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
North Carolina represent! Adam Morgan, the drummer of Hopesfall, is on the show this week to discuss the "secular" music scene, collecting vinyl and big budget records (aka I confirm/deny the story...
ListenJames Shotwell from Under The Gun Review & Haulix - Episode 130 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Many apologies for the delay, the internet wasn't our friend this week. Fortunately, I have a very fun conversation with James Shotwell who runs the site, Under The Gun Review , as well as working ...
ListenJimmy Chang from Sect, Undying and Catharsis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
North Carolina month continues! This week we have Jimmy Chang from Sect, Undying and Catharsis hopping on Skype one afternoon and talking about life in North Carolina, early touring experiences and...
ListenWalter Delgado from Rotting Out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this very revealing episode we speak to Walter Delgado, the vocalist from the hardcore band Rotting Out. He had an insane upbringing and his life could have gone a completely different direction...
ListenTommy Rogers from Between the Buried and Me from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I sat down with one of my old friends, Tommy Rogers, the vocalist from Between The Buried and Me to discuss his upbringing in rural North Carolina, how criticism hurts and the birth of his child. ...
ListenAllen Epley from The Life and Times/Shiner - Episode 128 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hey everyone! I am really excited to bring you this chat with Alley Epley, the guitarist/vocalist for The Life and Times & Shiner. While his bands aren't widely known, they are HIGHLY influential t...
ListenPatrick Miranda from Movements from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Welcome to the Fall and dive into this fun discussion with Patrick Miranda from Movements. We talk about growing up in Orange County, the birth of MySpace discovery and being a hardcore kid. He was...
ListenSam Carter from Architects from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Late one evening the vocalist for Sam Carter, and I hopped on Skype and had a spirited discussion hitting many topics that include getting in trouble with the press, what it's like to almost break ...
ListenShane Durgee from Framework and Earth Crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We have on the show this week, Shane Durgee who was the vocalist for the pre-Earth Crisis band called Framework. Often overlooked in the lore of Syracuse hardcore, I wanted to have Shane on to disc...
ListenAndrew Koji Shiraki from Koji from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The guest has been a long time coming but we finally have the incredible Koji a solo artist from Pennsylvania, on the show this week. He's an incredibly thoughtful guy that gave me a lot of time fo...
ListenAnthony Anzaldo from Ceremony from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What a Wednesday! We have Anthony from Ceremony on the show this week to discuss his bands long career, the cultivation of his early music tastes, confidence and evolution. It's a real insightful d...
ListenBehind The Scenes with 100 Words - BONUS EPISODE from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Surprise! I wanted to toss this out here as a bonus episode for those of you who are interested in some of the behind the scenes stuff that happens with 100 Words, how the interviews are conducted ...
ListenBrent Mills from Greyhaven from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Louisville, Kentucky in the house! I spoke to Brent Mills from Greyhaven this week on the pod about that very music scene he was raised in, drug use and the idea of being "competitive" in the music...
ListenDan Carlin from Hardcore History & Common Sense Podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I was nervous. This was an extremely important episode to me as Dan Carlin is someone who's work I really respect and view him as a true professional. His podcasts, Hardcore History and Common Sens...
ListenScott Crouse from Earth Crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A bit of a different format this week but one that I think you will enjoy. I took a look at every full-length in Earth Crisis' catalog, brought the guitarist Scott Crouse onto the podcast and took ...
ListenMike Mowery from Outerloop Management from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I am pleased to bring you my chat with my old friend, Mike Mowery. He currently manages bands under the Outerloop Management company and is responsible for bands like Refused, We Came As Romans, Se...
ListenGeorge Pettit from Alexisonfire from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We have a two for the price of one podcast today! For the "main" part of the podcast, I have my old friend George Pettit on the show today. He's the vocalist for the now active Alexisonfire. We hop...
ListenNick Diener from The Swellers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
THIS EPISODE BROUGHT TO YOU EXCLUSIVELY BY THE NATIVE SOUNDThe vocalist from The Swellers, Nick Diener, is my guest on the show this week and I couldn't be more happy to bring you this raw and hone...
ListenLance Wells from Faded Grey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I am pleased to bring you this great chat with my friend Lance Wells who is the vocalist of Las Vegas hardcore band Faded Grey. If you have never listened to them, rectify that immediately. We get ...
ListenTaylor Madison from Superheaven from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This episode brought to you exclusively by The Native SoundI was finally able to peg down a guy who I had been wanting to chat with for quite some time, Taylor Madison from the rock band Superheave...
ListenJohn Dyer Baizley from Baroness from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy 7th anniversary to the show! We keep chugging along and this week is a special discussion with John Dyer Baizley from Baroness. I have loved the band for quite some time and finally had a cha...
ListenRoman Mars from 99 Percent Invisible from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
THIS EPISODE EXCLUSIVELY BROUGHT TO YOU BY NATIVE SOUND RECORDSI am extremely proud to bring you a conversation I had with the host of one of my favorite podcasts around, Roman Mars. His show is ca...
ListenMike Score from All Out War from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
All Out War. What a band. I get to present to you a chat that I had with the vocalist of All Out War, Mike Score. We dive deep into upstate New York and the surrounding hardcore/metal scenes, being...
ListenHrishikesh Hirway from The One AM Radio and Song Exploder from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on the show is Hrishikesh Hirway from the band The One AM Radio and Song Exploder which is an amazing podcast you all should be listening to. I visited him at his house in Los Angeles to disc...
ListenNathan Gray from Boy Sets Fire from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our favorite, Nathan Gray from Boy Sets Fire, returns for another interesting discussion about his life in and around music. Our last podcast was over six years ago, so we dove back in and discusse...
ListenDan Smith, professional tattoo artist and Sharpshock from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One afternoon I had the pleasure of speaking with tattoo artist Dan Smith about his many life experiences including his stint on reality TV, coming to the US and playing in hardcore and punk bands ...
ListenTom Damiano from Trail of Lies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What a killer chat with Tom Damiano from Trail Of Lies. We dive into his early metalcore years, aesthetics of the band and responsibility. Not to mention we discuss why the band chooses not to comm...
ListenBONUS EPISODE #1 - Recommendations for Summer 2014 w/ Scott Arnold from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is the first BONUS EPISODE we will be releasing of many so get ready! They can come when you least expect it so please subscribe to the show. Here are a bunch of recommendations from the Summe...
ListenJonah Matranga from Far/One Line Drawing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The man, Mr. Jonah Matranga is on the podcast today. He's the frontman of Far and his solo project OneLineDrawing, but now known as just his namesake. We engage in a conversation about music as a c...
ListenJohn Bradley from Dads from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One afternoon in Los Angeles, on the eve of their biggest tour to date, I met up with the drummer of the rock band Dads, John Bradley . Little did I know this conversation would be my most unscript...
ListenDrew DiJorio from Stray From the Path from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This was a real treat to have my friend Drew DiJorio the vocalist from Stray From the Path on the show. We discussed keyboard warriors, ego and the influence of “Jackass” on the youth of a certain ...
ListenBrandan Schieppati from Rise Above Fitness/Bleeding Through from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode I have a very introspective conversation with frontman for Bleeding Through, Brandan Schieppati. He now owns a gym in Huntington Beach, CA called Rise Above Fitness and one afternoo...
ListenDavid Kelling from Culture Abuse from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy Wednesday! It's time to bring you another compelling conversation from a person who is profoundly influenced by punk/hardcore/indie rock and today, we have a great one. David Kelling the voca...
ListenDave Quiggle, professional artist from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I travelled out to the hot desert of Temecula to meet and hang out with professional artist Dave Quiggle. He's done some of your favorite record covers from Sick Of It All and Shai Hulud to artwork...
ListenBrendan Murphy from Counterparts/END from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I tend not to do repeat guests, but I will grant exceptions for certain circumstances and frankly this was one of them. Considering it's been 6 years since I checked in with my friend Brendan Murph...
ListenGlenn Harvey from Moose Blood from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Part of my "you need to know this band" series. I speak to the drummer of UK punk/indie band Moose Blood, Glenn Harvey about the difference between UK and US music scenes, a musicians career and be...
ListenIan Fike from It Prevails from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today we have Ian Fike the vocalist from melodic hardcore band It Prevails on the show. It's an important and honest conversation about his struggles with addiction, how ego plays a role in his lif...
ListenSacha Dunable from Intronaut from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I called up my old friend Sacha Dunable from the band Intronaut as well as his custom guitar company, Sacha Dunable Guitars, and dug deep into musicianship, being a "bands band" and the process of ...
ListenJames Bulloch aka Human Furnace from Ringworm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy June! Today on the podcast we have the legendary vocalist of metal/hardcore heroes Ringworm, The Human Furnace (aka James Bulloch). We dive deep into why breaking up the band was the best thi...
ListenSean Ingram from Coalesce and Blue Collar Distro from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this friendly and compelling chat with the vocalist of Coalesce, Sean Ingram, we discuss the factions that popped up between music scenes in the mid-90's, extreme beliefs and the most important ...
ListenChris Popadak from Hawthorne Heights and The Story Changes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy Wednesday and here is another great conversation I get to bring to you, this week with Chris Popadak from Hawthorne Heights and The Story Changes. We discuss becoming straight edge as an adul...
ListenJustin Pearson from Retox/The Locust from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One fine afternoon in San Diego, I found myself sitting in Justin Pearson's living room discussing the process of writing books, provoking reactions and the life of a gypsy. Justin has been the fro...
ListenRyan Clark from Demon Hunter, Focal Point and Training For Utopia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A huge band for me fresh into the metalcore scene, was Focal Point. Their blend of everything I love lyrically and musically about the genere was all there and today I have the pleasure of bringing...
ListenDave Verellen from Botch/Narrows from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One afternoon I had the pleasure of speaking to Dave Verellen, the vocalist of Botch and Narrows, over the phone. We discussed many different things like the unintended beginnings of Botch, legacy ...
ListenJay Pepito from Reign Supreme and END from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I am excited to bring you this deep conversation with my friend, Jay Pepito. He sang for Reign Supreme and currently plays bass in END but more importantly, is a good human. We discuss the concept ...
ListenRob Moran from Unbroken/Narrows from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I traveled down to San Diego for a day to meet up with Rob Moran, the bassist from influential hardcore band Unbroken as well as his current project, Narrows. Rob is an old friend and it was great ...
ListenIssac Hale from Knocked Loose and Inclination from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Please to present to you this rad discussion with Issac Hale from Knocked Loose and Inclination. Both of his bands are really, really good but Inclination specifically knocked my socks off since th...
ListenAdam Elmakias, professional photographer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Professional photographer for bands like A Day To Remember, All Time Low and Pierce the Veil, Adam Elmakias sits down with Ray at his house to discuss midwest living, depression and his method for ...
ListenArun Bali from Saves The Day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
My new friend Arun Bali is on the show this week discussing his life in and around the Detroit area, the beauty of shoegaze music and his career in writing music for commercial purposes. It's a fun...
ListenKelen Capener from The Story So Far from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Wow, we got really deep in this conversation with Kelen. He plays bass for The Story So Far who is one of the hottest bands currently around. We discuss math, suburb restlessness and introspection ...
ListenMike Minnick from Curl Up and Die from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I sat down with my old friend Mike Minnick (the vocalist of Curl Up And Die) and discussed a great deal of things including why you are drawn to certain people, depression and transitioning into "r...
ListenBrianna Collins from Tigers Jaw from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had an extremely pleasant chat with Brianna Collins from the band Tigers Jaw one afternoon about many things including her life outside of the band being a teacher, how she deals with having unwa...
ListenTim Singer from Deadguy and Kiss It Goodbye from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Boy oh boy, one of my favorite vocalists of all time decided to hang out with all of us and I couldn't be more excited. Tim Singer was the vocalist for Deadguy, No Escape and Kiss It Goodbye. We di...
ListenMatt Miller, professional photographer & Most Precious Blood from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Matt Miller is my favorite photographer around right now and I was really excited that not only was he a fan of the podcast, but that he wanted to be a guest on the show. He came over to my house a...
ListenTrish Chisholm from The End of the Ocean from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Post-rock. Just the name of this genere of music is soothing and I for one, love it. Trish plays in a band called The End of the Ocean that just recently released an extremely compelling LP and I h...
ListenBrittany Drake from Pity Sex from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One of my favorite discussions is on this episode with Brittany Drake from Pity Sex where we speak about psychology, being a female in independent music and being positive. It's a very enlightening...
ListenRyan Tuck from Fit For A King from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ryan and I get in a heated debate right off the top of the show about Kacey Musgraves, so you know this episode will be rad! Ryan plays bass in Fit For A King and we have a great discussion about f...
ListenUna Kim from Keep Company - Episode 104 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy two year anniversary to the show! To commemorate, I had Una Kim from Keep Company who are an amazing shoe company in Los Angeles. Una has many roots within music and Keep has done cool collab...
ListenAram Arslanian from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 345 - Konichiwa! Just because I am in Japan doesn't mean you don't get a new episode. In the final episode of our deep dive into Seattle, I have Aram Arslanian from Champion/Betrayed/The Fi...
ListenMatt Carter from Emery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I am very pleased to bring you this very charming conversation that Matt Carter, the guitarist of Emery, and I had one afternoon. I will be the first to admit, I didn't follow the band that much in...
ListenCoady Willis from Big Business/Murder City Devils & Aymen Saleh from Holy Pinto from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 344 - A super sized episode with not, one discussion but TWO! The main conversation is with Coady Willis from Big Business/The Murder City Devils as we continue our discussion about Seattle...
ListenMatt Halpern from Periphery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I was very happy when the opportunity presented itself to speak to Matt Halpern as I have been a fan of his band and recognized the impact they've has had on the independent metal music scene (in w...
ListenIan Shelton from Regional Justice Center & Seattle’s New Gods from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 343 - Another entry in our month long focus of the Seattle music scene and this week, it's Ian Shelton from Regional Justice Center and Seattle's New Gods. We discuss creative drive, the di...
ListenJoe Marro from The Early November from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had the pleasure of speaking to one of the founding members of The Early November, Joe Marro, about their disastrous first tour, finding your identity in art and nostalgia. Learn more about you...
ListenDann Gallucci from Murder City Devils/Modest Mouse from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
SEATTLE MONTH! All during the month of March we take a deeper look at the Seattle punk/hardcore/indie scene from the people who have helped create it! Dann Gallucci was a gem of a person and a grea...
ListenJordan Dreyer from La Dispute from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In an extremely special show, I speak with Jordan Dreyer the vocalist for La Dispute. We openly discuss acting, the process of being creative and unintentional beginnings. For a man with very littl...
ListenRob Pennington from By The Grace of God, Endpoint & more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What a pod! Today we have Rob Pennington from Louisville hardcore legends, Endpoint and By The Grace of God. We discuss Louisville hardcore, viewing bands as a living and his life as a teacher. It ...
ListenTommy Green from Sleeping Giant from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
While his band was recording in Southern California, I was afforded an opportunity to speak to Tommy Green who is the vocalist for a metal/hardcore band called Sleeping Giant. We spoke about religi...
ListenBest of 2006 w/ Jeremy Bolm and Joey Cahill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 340 - It's that time where Joey, Jeremy and I travel back in time to re-visit our best of 2006 list and see if it holds up. It's a fun time and hope you re-discover some records or find out...
ListenAndrew Wade from Wade Studios (A Day To Remember) - Episode 98 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I jumped at the opportunity to speak with Andrew Wade who is one of the most sought after producers within independent music due to his work with extremely popular bands like A Day To Remember and ...
ListenLex Marshall from Daughters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 339 - This week we have Lex Marshall, the vocalist from Daughters on the show. I adore their newest LP and once it became a favorite of mine, I had to have him on. We discuss the Providence...
ListenMichael Craver from Seahaven - Episode 97 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I am proud to bring you this episode because it's a perfect example of how I want this podcast to function. Michael was a listener of the show, emailed me and we started a dialog. I come to find ou...
ListenPat Flynn from Have Heart and Fiddlehead from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 338 - Yes! Finally, we have Pat Flynn from Have Heart and Fiddlehead on the show. He's been on my guest list for quite awhile and it's nice to tick him off. We go deep into his life as a te...
ListenMatt Pryor from The Get Up Kids/New Amsterdams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I met up with Matt Pryor one evening at a show he performed here in Southern California so please forgive the background noise that you hear. Matt and I discuss balancing road life and family life,...
ListenFantasy Band Draft w/ Dave Defeo and Justin Smith (Graf Orlock) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We have an incredibly fun episode today in which two of my close friends, Dave Defeo and Justin Smith (Graf Orlock) discuss our draft picks for putting together the best band we could within the pu...
ListenRoss Fararr from Ceremony from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ross is the lead singer of Ceremony and he was kind enough to hop on the phone with me while on break at school to discuss mischief, problems with authority and numerology. It was a very engaging c...
ListenMani Mostofi from Racetraitor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 336 - Variety is the spice of life and today, we have Mani Mostofi from politically charged hardcore band, Racetraitor. It’s a wide ranging discussion that tackles how he grew up in a polit...
ListenJordan Pundik from New Found Glory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
So excited to be bringing you this conversation I had with the lead singer of New Found Glory, Jordan Pundik. He invited me over to his house and we had a conversation in his backyard about singing...
ListenJohn K Samson from The Weakerthans from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 335 - White Whale guest alert! I have the John K. Samson from The Weakerthans on the show today. I can’t even believe I am typing this but we spoke on the phone and my life is complete. We ...
ListenDan Lambton from Real Friends from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dan Lambton is the vocalist from Real Friends and I had the pleasure of meeting up with him on tour a few weeks ago and we discussed expectations, sensitivity and suburb living. I think it's a real...
ListenMatt Pryor from Radar State/The Get Up Kids from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 334 - WELCOME TO 2019! Our first episode of the new year is actually, a return guest! Matt Pryor from The Get Up Kids plays in a new band called Radar State that is really, REALLY good and ...
ListenSteve Brodsky from Cave In/Mutoid Man from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had the great pleasure of meeting up with Steve Brodsky one afternoon over coffee to discuss his life and musical outlets. It was a dream of mine to pick his brain about many things including his...
ListenTJ Bonnette from As Cities Burn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy Holidays everyone! We have a fun chat today with TJ Bonnette from As Cities Burn about him growing up in Louisiana, balancing priorities in life and staying creative. The band is definitely a...
ListenJon Vigil from The Ghost Inside from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I love the ability to bring you a wide variety of guests from all walks of the independent music scene and today is no different. On the show is Jon Vigil the vocalist from modern metalcore heroes ...
ListenBest of 2018 w/ Jeremy Bolm (Touche Amore) and Joey Cahill (6131 Records) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
BEST OF 2018 Plain and simple, one of my favorite episodes of the year to record and discuss. Thank you as always to my brothers Joey Cahill and Jeremy Bolm for hanging out and talking music. Che...
ListenStephen Egerton from Descendents/All from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Presented exclusively by Audible, visit audiblepodcasts.com/100words for your free audiobook! I am proud to bring this amazing conversation I had with Stephen Egerton from one of my favorite bands ...
ListenJeremy Stith from Fury/Gem from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 331 - You like hardcore right? You should and you should also love this band from my backyard called Fury. The vocalist Jeremy Stith comes on the podcast today to wrap about a ton of things...
ListenElgin James, filmmaker/director from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Welcome to 2014 and I have some amazing episodes to bring you this year! The first of the year I wanted to bring you a chat I had with Elgin James who is an independent filmmaker (Little Birds) wit...
ListenNorman Brannon from Texas Is The Reason/Anti-Matter Zine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 330 - The hits keep on coming. One of my favorite writers around in punk/hardcore, Norman Brannon from Anti-Matter Zine and a little band called Texas is the Reason, is on the pod today. We...
ListenBest of 2013 with Jeremy Bolm (Touche Amore) and Joey Cahill (6131 Records) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Merry Christmas everyone! Here is a present from us at 100 Words, it's our year end special in which I gather some of my closest friends and we discuss our top 10 records of the year as well as som...
ListenNate Newton from Converge/Jesuit/Old Man Gloom/Doomriders from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 329 - Oh boy, what an absolute treat do I have in store for you today. Nate Newton, the bassist of Converge/Jesuit/Old Man Gloom/Doomriders and more, is hanging out today. I spoke to him ab...
ListenChad Peterson from Strife from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In my very first late night recording, Chad and I caught up at his work after a show. I gushed to him about how important Strife is to me musically and he spoke to me about his unusual upbringing, ...
ListenJustin Maranga from Ancestors and Dune Alter Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 328 - BURIED TREASURE ALERT! I have my friend Justin Maranga from the band Ancestors and the label Dune Alter Records on the show to discuss a bunch of stuff including some records or bands...
ListenKyle Durfey from Pianos Become the Teeth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week I have Kyle, the vocalist from Pianos Become the Teeth, on the show. I have a strong affinity for the band and was excited to find out more about Kyle and his life. We discussed misconcep...
ListenLuis Aponte from Jesus Piece from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 327 - My new friend Luis Aponte from Jesus Piece is on the show today. Jesus Piece are an incredible hardcore band from Philadelphia that you must check out. We discuss his life in and arou...
ListenSean Bonner from Safecast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One of my only guests who has done a TED Talk, Sean Bonner is the guest on the show this week. He previously worked at Victory Records, ran a independent record label and now runs a radiation testi...
ListenBen Nichols from Lucero from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 326 - This is a big one for me, Ben Nichols from Lucero comes on the show today to talk about the DIY scene in Little Rock, AR (where he grew up), making adult like decisions and owning you...
ListenBrendan Murphy from Counterparts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I have the pleasure today of bringing you a great chat I had with Brendan Murphy, the vocalist from Canadian hardcore band Counterparts. We chatted about the impressions people get of being in a ba...
ListenBE SPECIFIC: Episode 5 - MAILBAG SPECIAL from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
BE SPECIFIC - EPISODE 5: Mailbag Special! I answer your questions about all things related to the music industry as asked by YOU, the listener. I got a lot of rad questions and was able to get deep...
ListenJon Bunch from War Generation/Sensefield from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is quite a special episode for me as I got to sit down with one of my favorite vocalists, Jon Bunch. We discuss his time with Sensefield and his "hit single" experience, touring with his new b...
ListenBE SPECIFIC: Episode 4 - Finn McKenty on Media Sponsorships and how they work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
BE SPECIFIC - EPISODE 4: Media partnerships? How the hell do they work? My good friend Finn McKenty who is head of marketing at URM Academy and runs the great YouTube channel called PunkRockMBA div...
ListenWade MacNeil from Alexisonfire from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I called up my old friend Wade McNeil, the vocalist for Gallows and guitarist for Alexisonfire, to catch up. We went over topics such as finding the right fit, his punk rock roots and managing atte...
ListenBE SPECIFIC: Episode 3 - Shawn Carrano from Headphone Management from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
BE SPECIFIC - EPISODE 3: Shawn Carrano from Headphone Management joins me today as we get in depth with what it’s like to grow a band from local act, to a nationally recognized touring band. The st...
ListenDennis Lyxen from INVSN/AC4/Refused from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I couldn't wait to bring you guys this great conversation I had with Dennis Lyxen, the vocalist for bandsINVSN/AC4/Refused & International Noise Conspiracy. It was a very enlightening chat about hi...
ListenBE SPECIFIC - EPISODE 2: Wayne Pighini from Fly South Management on Rammstein's rise from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
BE SPECIFIC - EPISODE 2: Wayne Pighini from Fly South Management on Rammstein’s meteoric rise to become one of the biggest bands in the world. Wayne is a close friend and he worked hand in hand wit...
ListenDavey Havok from AFI from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In a very special episode presented by 6131 Records (www.6131records.com), I sit down with the vocalist of AFI, Davey Havok, for an extended chat. We speak directly about theatre, being creative re...
ListenBE SPECIFIC - EPISODE 1 - Shane Told from Silverstein from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
BE SPECIFIC - EPISODE 1: Shane Told from Silverstein hops on the show to discuss the business of being in a band and tells stories about how he lost a briefcase of cash, the intricacies of touring ...
ListenRyan Penagos from Marvel Comics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It brings me great pleasure to share with you the conversation I had with Ryan Peganos who is the Executive Editorial Director for Marvel Digital aka dude in charge of all things digital for Marvel...
ListenPaul Shirley, former NBA player and writer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 325 - Do you know what it’s like to play in the NBA? My guest this week Paul Shirley does. He’s a professional writer and podcaster these days but is also, a huge music fan! I sat down with...
ListenSean Moeller from Daytrotter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I am extremely excited to bring you this conversation I had with Sean Moeller, the creator of Daytrotter, one of the most prolific and important sites in documenting independent music. We discuss i...
ListenDonovan Melero from Hail The Sun from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 324 - A drummer, that sings! What a shock! I am being sarcastic but Donovan Melero is on the show today. He plays in a post-hardcore band called Hail the Sun who is quite the anomaly in the...
ListenSteve Rennie, manager of Incubus & RenmanMB Music from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This episode is presented by No Sleep Records. On a bit of a departure from your "typical" guest on the show, Steve Rennie is the manager of major rock band Incubus as well as the curator/instructo...
ListenMisha Mansoor from Periphery and 3Dot Recordings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 323 - We have a great episode in store for you today in the form of Misha Mansoor from Periphery and 4 Seconds Ago. He also recently started a record label called 3Dot Recordings that will ...
ListenChris Hornbrook from Poison the Well from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Chris invited me over to his studio for a chat about everything you ever wanted to know about drumming as a craft, major label conflict and his time in Poison the Well and beyond. It was a great ch...
ListenAaron Harris from Isis (the band) and Palms from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 322 - Oh my, this is a big one for me. Aaron Harris, who is the drummer of one of my favorite bands of all time, Isis, is on the show today. I went over to his home studio and we rapped abo...
ListenJason Tate from Absolutepunk.net from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One afternoon I spoke to Jason Tate, the founder of Absolutepunk.net, about a variety of subjects including focus, handling criticism and where he gets inspired. It's a great look at how to start s...
ListenLeander Gloversmith from KMGMT Management from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 321 - Hello everyone! I have a treat of an episode today for those who are looking to work in the music industry! My good friend Leander Gloversmith works at KMGMT taking care of bands like...
ListenBen Sharp from Cloudkicker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The man, the myth, the legend Ben Sharp appears on the podcast this week. I had a very deep and interesting chat with this prolific one man band about his professional versus personal life, teenage...
ListenLauren Kashan from Sharptooth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 320 - STRAP IN, this episode is quite a journey. I have Lauren Kashan, the vocalist from hardcore band Sharptooth, on the show today. What starts off as a conversation getting to know her, ...
ListenNed Russin from Title Fight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ned was kind enough to speak to me not once, but twice as the original episode was lost in a hard drive crash. We hopped on the phone one morning to discuss tour life, DIY culture and being a 7 yea...
ListenSunny Singh from HateFiveSix from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 319 - Today was an episode long coming, I have the man/myth/legend Sunny Singh from HateFiveSix on the show today! He’s responsible for documenting MANY bands via his website HateFiveSix an...
ListenJeff Eaton from Modern Life Is War from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One afternoon the vocalist of Modern Life Is War, Jeff Eaton, and I spoke at length about small town living, reflection and reunions. We spoke before their appearance at the 2013 edition of This Is...
ListenChristina Michelle from Gouge Away from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 318 - My goodness, the Summer is almost over but let me bring you a great chat with Christina Michelle from Gouge Away. She is the lead vocalist for the band and has a lot of interesting th...
ListenMatt Miner, comic book writer/creator of Liberator from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Had an incredible chat with Matt Miner, the writer/creator of Liberator, about many things including motivation, bullying and radical beliefs. This episode is brought to you in conjunction with Pro...
ListenMike Hill from Tombs, Anodyne and Everything Went Black podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 317 - Coffee, lifer status and solitude. All of these things I discuss with today’s guest, Mike Hill from the band Tombs, Anodyne and the Everything Went Black podcast. Mike had always ling...
ListenTanner Merritt from O'Brother from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy new release day! A few weeks back I spoke to Tanner Merritt from O'Brother over the phone about expectations, religion and musical influences for himself. It was a refreshing chat and from a ...
ListenJosh Robbins from Late Bloomer (Metal Core Buried Treasure Episode) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
METALCORE! This episode was an incredibly fun romp through the beautiful pastures of 90’s and 2000’s metal core but not your “typical” bands that you may think of. I had my friend Josh Robbins from...
ListenAlex Henery from Basement from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One afternoon Alex and I got together and chatted about his time in Basement and the formation of the band, how he tries to capture a "feeling" with his music video work and how religion plays a ce...
ListenYvette Young from Covet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 315 - If you like technical math rock (like I do) this week will be your jam! I have Yvette Young from Covet on the show. If you haven’t heard of her band, that’s totally fine as they JUST ...
ListenSam McPheeters from Born Against/Wrangler Brutes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This show was a total mind blower for me as I got to speak to one of the more influential people within the mid-90's hardcore scene, Sam McPheeters. He fronted the highly polarizing band Born Again...
ListenMatt Coplon from Reversal Of Man from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 314 - Please welcome my new friend, Matt Coplon to the show today. He’s the vocalist from “screamo” (the original description) heroes Reversal of Man and a professional BMX rider. I have wa...
ListenJessie Lee, adult film star - Episode 67 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I have always been intrigued by the adult film industry (mostly because friends have entered the profession) and I wanted to have a person who came from a music scene that is involved with that par...
ListenNeeraj Kane from Hope Conspiracy, Suicide File, Hesitation Wounds, Beginners from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 313 - HAPPY 4th of July! Talk about a dude who’s played in some great bands, my friend Neeraj Kane joins us today on the pod. He’s played in The Hope Conspiracy, Suicide File, Hesitation Wo...
ListenDanny Nash from Departures from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Late one evening Danny Nash, the guitarist for the Scottish hardcore band Departures, and I spoke at length about living in rural Scotland, discovering music and battling cancer. It's a very enligh...
ListenJason Gleason from Further Seems Forever/Action Reaction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FURTHER SEEMS FOREVER. I am happy to welcome my old friend, Jason Gleason on the show. He sang on the incredible FSF record, “How To Start A Fire” and was able to convince him to come on the show. ...
ListenSpencer Hickman from Death Waltz Records - Episode 65 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I spoke with founder/owner of Death Waltz Records (and organizer of Record Store Day in the UK), Spencer Hickman, one fine afternoon in LA about our collective passion for vinyl, working at an inde...
ListenMichael Grodner, director of The Icarus Line Must Die from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 311 - Film and music. The two have been passions of mine and the guest this week for quite some time and I was excited to talk about it with the director, Michael Grodner. He most recently ...
ListenZack Zarrillo from PropertyofZack.com from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You have heard me talk about the site forever now get to know the man behind the vision, Zack Zarrillo. He is the owner of Propertyofzack.com and I was able to catch up with him one afternoon and w...
ListenDan Butler from Lume from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 310 -NEW BAND YOU MUST LISTEN TO ALERT! Dan Butler, the vocalist/guitarist of post-hardcore/rock band Lume jumps on the line to talk about a ton of interesting topics like how slow growth h...
ListenVince Apostal from Loud & Obnoxious/Glad Rags Ink - Episode 63 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This was a long delayed episode (as I was dumb and made our first conversation unlistenable) but I had the opportunity to stop by the Loud & Obnoxious/Glad Rags HQ for a chat with the owner, Vince ...
ListenJake Brennan from Cast Iron Hike/Disgraceland Podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It’s podcast on podcast love, but of course our guest this week has a long history with independent music. Jake Brennan, who is the host of the incredible True Crime/Music podcast called Disgracela...
ListenGreg Harbour, professional skater from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I am pumped to bring you this interview with professional skater, Greg Harbour. We chat about his introduction to both independent music and skating at the same time, why falling is cathartic and r...
ListenLisa Garelick from Equal Vision Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Label talk! I have my good friend Lisa Garelick who works at Equal Vision Records as a project manager on the show this week. She has a ton of experience in all the comings and goings in the music ...
ListenNathan Gray from Boy Sets Fire/I Am Heresy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode I speak to Nathan Gray, the vocalist of Boy Sets Fire & I Am Heresy. We rap about growing up in Delaware (insert Wayne's World joke here), being political within the scene and real ...
ListenBrianna Hunt from Many Rooms from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 307 - Oh boy, what a chat I have with the musician Brianna Hunt who is known as Many Rooms. Her debut LP There Is A Presence Here is a staggering piece of work and I had to have her on the ...
ListenGeorge Clarke from Deafheaven from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This weeks guest is George Clarke, the vocalist of metal band Deafheaven. We discussed expectations, critics and the hazards of being broke due to playing in a band. It was a very compelling and ho...
ListenShawna Potter from War On Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 306 - The month of focusing on awesome women is in full swing and today we have Shawna Potter from War On Women hanging out with us. We talk about “working in the system” like what the band...
ListenJon Simmons from Balance and Composure from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In a very special episode I sat down with Jon Simmons, vocalist/guitarist for Balance and Composure, for a chat. We spoke about spirituality, old guy music for young people and finding balance (par...
ListenMom and Son from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy pending Mother’s Day. I thought it would be interesting to speak in depth to my Mom who has had some cool musical experiences in the past as well as getting her take on what her thoughts were...
ListenFrank Novinec from Hatebreed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Recently I was able to have a chat with the prolific guitarist Frank "3 Gun" Novinec from Hatebreed about consistency, the origins of the Cleveland hardcore scene and responsibility. It was a revea...
ListenErica Lauren, photographer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 304 - This entire month is dedicated to focusing on the incredible women that make up this rad independent music scene and first up, is Erica Lauren who is a photographer extraordinaire. We...
ListenMike Cheese from Gehenna from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I was able to catch up with an old friend and vocalist for the metal/punk band Gehenna. We spoke about music as a medium, artistic expression and what it's like to live in your car for months at a ...
ListenSpencer Chamberlain from Underoath from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 303 - Spencer Chamberlain from Underoath is on the show this week. We dive really deep on his upbringing in North Carolina (including a formative show experience with the band Catharsis!), ...
ListenMike Hartsfield from New Age Records/Outspoken from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mike Hartsfield is the owner of New Age Records (Unbroken, 1134, Spawn, Strife) and played the guitar for Outspoken. We caught up at his screen printing shop a few weeks ago and discussed bad busin...
ListenBONUS EPISODE - On Tour with Taken from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
BONUS EPISODE - Want to go on tour? Well, that’s hard for ALL of you to fit in the van but I wanted to bring you this chat that I had with the rest of the guys in my band, Taken while we were on th...
ListenP.O.S. - Episode 55 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We spoke to the hip-hop artist and all around amazing dude, P.O.S. about growing up in the midwest, the intersection of punk & hip-hop as well as fatherhood and how that impacts his decisions. It w...
ListenStuart Ross from Comeback Kid and Misery Signals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 302 - Let’s go! My dude Stu Ross who plays guitar in Comeback Kid and Misery Signals jumps on the show this week to talk about playing in a ton of local bands, cartoons/illustration and wha...
ListenAlissa White-Gluz from Arch Enemy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode we speak to the vocalist of metal band Arch Enemy, Alissa White-Gluz. She opens up about her anxiety, upbringing in Canada and her goals versus her actual life. It's a very compelli...
ListenHoward Jones from Light The Torch, Killswitch Engage and Blood Has Been Shed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We are NOT slowing down after our celebratory 300th episode, today I have my old friend Howard Jones from Light the Torch, Killswitch Engage and Blood Has Been Shed (!!!) talking about the old tou...
ListenKyle Kinane, stand-up comedian - Episode 53 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I was very excited to conduct this interview with Kyle Kinane, one of my favorite comedians around currently. We dive into his background of growing up in the Chicago punk scene, how the suburbs af...
ListenChris Taylor from PG. 99 & Pygmy Lush from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 300 - LET’S PARTY! I can’t believe it’s been 300 episodes but here we are and thank you very much for listening and continuing to support this project. We have Chris Taylor hopping on the s...
ListenJeremy Bolm from Touche Amore from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had the pleasure of spending time with my good friend Jeremy Bolm, the vocalist of Touche Amore, discussing everything under the sun. We discuss the by products of playing in a band, personal tra...
ListenDave Smalley from Don’t Sleep/Dag Nasty/Down By Law/DYS/All from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 299 - Damn, we have a legend on this week in the form of Dave Smalley from Dag Nasty/DYS/Down By Law and most recently, Don’t Sleep. We dive into his musical legacy, the notion of being a p...
ListenSean Carlson from FYF Fest - Episode 51 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I sat down with an old friend, Sean Carlson, who runs the very successful music festival called FYF here in downtown Los Angeles and spoke about inspiration, pulling pranks and criticism. We hung o...
ListenTom Weaver from Casey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
NEW BAND YOU NEED TO HEAR ALERT! I had Tom Weaver from Casey on the show this week. If you dig bands like Touche Amore, La Dispute and Pianos Become the Teeth…dive in and thank me later. We tackle ...
ListenJonah Ray, stand-up comedian from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had the absolute pleasure of getting to know the stand-up comedian (and Nerdist Podcast co-host) Jonah Ray a few weeks ago at his house and we were able to cover a lot of ground. We spoke of his ...
ListenCarlos Ramirez from No Echo (Buried Treasure Episode - Powerviolence) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 297 - BURIED TREASURE EPISODE ALERT! I have my friend Carlos Ramirez from the site No Echo over to discuss our love for the music genre known as POWERVIOLENCE. We dig deep into bands that w...
ListenJon Contino from CXXVI Clothing - Episode 49 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had the chance to speak to the man behind CXXVI Clothing and prolific graphic artist, Jon Contino, about being responsible at a young age, the idea of hustle and late 90's metalcore. This episode...
ListenAric Improta from Night Verses/The Fever from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 296 - Do you like drumming? I do, and the guest this week is an excellent one at that! Aric Improta plays in Night Verses and The Fever and came over to my place to hang out and talk about ...
ListenDoc Coyle from God Forbid & Bad Wolves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today we get to know Doc Coyle, the guitarist from God Forbid, a bit better. I speak to him about race, longevity and the motivation to create art regardless of your surroundings. Learn more abou...
ListenChris #2 from Anti-Flag from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 295 - It’s Anti-Flag time on the podcast this week! Chris #2 from the band hops on the show and we get into discussions about how their major label experiment worked (in short, the stories ...
ListenBen Weinman from Dillinger Escape Plan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Had the pleasure of chatting with founder and guitarist of the New Jersey metal band Dillinger Escape Plan, Ben Weinman. We discussed reputation, legacy and most importantly, escalator mosh. Brough...
ListenFinn McKenty from URM Academy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 294 - My boy Finn McKenty is on the show this week. He works with an incredible company called URM Academy and is a very thoughtful guy. He was in town for work and rolled over to my place ...
ListenAaron Turner from Isis/Hydrahead Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Aaron Turner is the vocalist/guitarist for the band Isis as well as the owner of Hydrahead Records. I was ecstatic that he agreed to appearing on the show and pestered him about perception, expecta...
ListenMatt Scottoline from Hurry & Everyone, Everywhere from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hurry! Download this rad chat I had with Matt Scottoline from Hurry & Everyone, Everywhere (see what I did there? We discuss the ever popular topic of art vs commerce, unconventional ideas and the ...
ListenAndy Greenwald from Grantland.com - Episode 45 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Had the pleasure of speaking to music critic and all around good dude, Andy Greenwald about his book on emo called "Nothing Feels Good", music criticism and going to a Quaker school. Brought to you...
ListenBuddy Nielsen from Senses Fail from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is it. I never thought that this podcast would be a vehicle for such open and inspiring discussion, but here we are. Buddy Nielsen who is the vocalist for Senses Fail who for many years, was a...
ListenScott Vogel from Terror from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had the pleasure of hanging out with Scott Vogel one afternoon at his house awhile ago and in short, it was awesome. Scott is one of the most prolific vocalists within the hardcore scene but most...
ListenBest of 2007 with Jeremy Bolm (Touche Amore) and Joey Cahill (6131 Records) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 291 - year. We dive in deep making sure our music taste didn’t suck too much back then (or confirm that it always has sucked). In all honesty, this was a lot of fun and hopefully you find s...
ListenMish Way from White Lung from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FINALLY! We have our first female on the show and I couldn't be more excited to bring this interview to you. Mish Way is the vocalist for the amazing band White Lung (which you heard me gush about ...
ListenJohn Franco from By A Thread from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
HELL YES I GET TO TALK TO JOHN FRANCO FROM BY A THREAD. Sorry, now that I got that out of my system…but seriously, very happy to be bringing you this chat with the guitarist and vocalist from By A ...
ListenDerek Archambault from Defeater/Alcoa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Derek, the vocalist, from Defeater is the first guest to have sat down with me, more than once to complete this compelling chat about growing up punk, defining moments and how to keep your passion ...
ListenStacy Hilt from The Casket Lottery/Coalesce from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Stacy Hilt from The Casket Lottery/Coalesce is on the show this week and it’s a real fun discussion. We talk about being dependable, the creative balance you have to strike in your life and his ear...
ListenJohn Feldmann from Goldfinger - Episode 40 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I am extremely excited to bring you this conversation with John Feldmann, the vocalist of Goldfinger as well as multi-platinum producer. I went up to his studio to chat about pop music as how it re...
ListenNicky “Money” Palmero from Nothing/Death To Lovers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 288 - Oh boy, this is a RAD chat with none other than Nicky Money from Nothing/Death To Lovers and Horror Show. He’s an incredibly interesting individual with a long history in independent ...
ListenJay Weinberg from Slipknot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode, I invited Jay Weinberg over to my house to discuss exactly what it's like to play with Bruce Springsteen, his desire to create and hockey. Brought to you in conjunction with Proper...
ListenRicky Singh from Backtrack from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 287 - Welcome to 2018 and hope it’s going well for you. We have Ricky Signh who plays guitar in Backtrack on the show this week talking about growing up as a first generation immigrant, the...
ListenChris Colohan from Burning Love/Cursed/Left For Dead from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The first interview I was pretty nervous to conduct as Chris Colohan is one of my favorite vocalists of all time. Chris was gracious enough to sit down with me at The Fest and talk about his upbrin...
ListenDonny Phillips from KHIL Studios and The Warriors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Merry Christmas! We have a rad chat with designer Donny Phillips this week about playing in the band The Warriors, his design work with HUGE artists like Eminem and many others and finally, what it...
ListenTom Chiari from Hostage Calm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy holidays everyone! I was able to sit down with Tom from Hostage Calm (one of my favorite "new" bands) and discuss his involvement in the independent Ska scene, the formation of Hostage Calm a...
ListenBest of 2017 with Jeremy Bolm (Touche Amore) and Joey Cahill (6131 Records) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
BEST OF 2017 COMING AT YOU! It’s that time of the year in which myself and my two close friends, Joey Cahill (6131 Records) and Jeremy Bolm (Touche Amore) discuss our favorite records of the year! ...
ListenBest of 2012 Spectacular from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I gathered a panel of esteemed past guests; Joey Cahill from 6131 Records. Chris Hansen from No Sleep Records and Mr. Scott Arnold, to discuss our favorite records, movies and TV shows of the year....
ListenTony Rettman, author of Straight Edge and NYHC from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 284 - Books! I love them and especially when they are about things I love, like hardcore! Tony Rettman is the author of two incredible books entitled NYHC and Straight Edge. We discuss writ...
ListenJames Carroll from Make Do And Mend from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Make Do And Mend is an awesome band. James is an awesome dude. He sings for the band. Through the transitive property, I had to interview him for the show and we did just that when I was in Gainsvi...
ListenChristopher Browder from Mansions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
My new friend, Chris Browder from Mansions is on the show this week. We discussed a wide variety of topics like growing up in the south, how identity plays out when you are in a band and flying und...
ListenMark Beemer from Shirts For A Cure - Episode 34 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A few weeks ago I was able to steal the head honcho of Shirts For A Cure, Mark Beemer, away from The Fest in Florida for an hour to discuss the beginnings of the organization, the flood of non-prof...
ListenJimmy LaValle from Tristeza & The Album Leaf from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One of my favorite musicians/composers, Jimmy LaValle from Tristeza & The Album Leaf is on the show this week! We get in deep to San Diego hardcore and the scene in the mid to late 90’s, surreal mo...
ListenBilly Hamilton from Silverstein from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Had a great chat with the bass player, Billy Hamilton, from hardcore/screamo band Silverstein about the transitional life in between a touring band and real life. We also discussed the pitfalls of ...
ListenJames Hart from 18 Visions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 281 - Today’s episode is a doozy with James Hart, the vocalist for 18 Visions. We get in DEEP with his love of sports and the intersection of punk/hardcore with it, his personal experience ...
ListenKeith Latinen from Empire! Empire! (I Was A Lonely Estate) & Count Your Lucky Stars - Episode 32 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Here is an interview I wanted to bring you for quite some time with Keith Latinen, vocalist from the band Empire! Empire! (I Was A Lonely Estate) and owner of Count Your Lucky Stars. I didn't know ...
ListenAndrew Klein from Strife from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 280 - STRIFE! A huge influence on me personally and I am excited to bring Andrew Klein from Strife on the show. We discuss the simple beginnings of the band, art vs commerce and surreal mom...
ListenJoey Cahill from 6131 Records/Sound and Fury from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I sat down with one of my best friends, Joey Cahill (owner of 6131 Records), to discuss how he keeps involved with hardcore and the inception of the record label among many other things. Brought to...
ListenRyan Downey from Burn It Down and music journalist from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 279 - Sorry for the delay, but it’s a good chat with my friend Ryan Downey who is a journalist extraordinaire as well as owner of Superhero Management and many cool podcasts (No Prize from ...
ListenAndrew Hosner from Thinkspace Gallery - Episode 30 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Art is something I have always enjoyed but never dove into. After this conversation I had with the owner/curator Andrew Hosner I want to. We sat down at the Century Media (his day job) offices and ...
ListenDave Walker from Harvest, Season of Fire from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 278 - One of my favorite vocalists of all time, Dave Walker from Harvest/Season of Fire, is on the show today. We hang out one afternoon on the phone to discuss the emotional impact of art,...
ListenJonathan Diener from The Swellers - Episode 29 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We called up my good (and new) friend Jonothan Diener who plays drums for The Swellers and discussed many things including the fear one gets about the unknown, never really fitting in musically and...
ListenMarissa D'elia from Small Circle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 277 - NEW INCREDIBLE BAND ALERT. I have the pleasure of bringing you this conversation with the lead vocalist of Small Circle, Marissa D'elia. This debut LP smokes and you have to pay atten...
ListenJason Welsher from To Die For Clothing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had the pleasure of speaking with one of my oldest friends Jason Welsher, from street wear/graffiti art clothing company To Die For, about his musical beginnings, his most important lessons learn...
ListenChaka Malik from Burn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 276 - We are back! Hope you had a nice week off from the show. This week we have Chaka Malik from Burn/Orange 9mm and Ghost Decibels. He’s an intense dude and we had a chat that rivaled tha...
ListenEpisode 27 - Mark Capicotto from Glamour Kills from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today we speak with Mark Capicotto from Glamour Kills (a popular clothing company from New York) about the beginnings of his business, his introduction to independent music and why he stares at shi...
ListenNathan Ellis from Coalesce/The Casket Lottery and Able Baker Fox from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 275 - I am stoked to bring you this rad convo I had with Nathan Ellis from Able Baker Fox/The Casket Lottery and Coalesce. We went deep on his bands, early tour life, the definition of “suc...
ListenEpisode 26 - Cameron Argon aka Big Chocolate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With this episode, I wanted to focus on the emerging electronic dance music scene and shed some light on one of the independent artists from that particular corner of the music world. Cameron and I...
ListenBuried Treasure: early 2000’s Hardcore w/ Joey Cahill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 275 - Special Episode alert! I wanted to throw some different types of shows in the feed and I love me some Buried Treasure discussions with trusted friends. This week I bring on one of my ...
ListenEpisode 25 - Ray Harkins from Taken/Mikoto/Sound & Fury from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
So, to "celebrate" the 25th episode of the show...I wanted to let people in on my life and who I am for better or worse. With the help of my good friend Scott Arnold, he interviewed me about advice...
ListenMike Herrera from MXPX from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 274 - A fellow podcast buddy is on the show this week, oh and he also plays for one of the most notable punk bands around in the form of MXPX, Mike Herrera. We get into the weeds with podca...
ListenJordan Blilie from The Blood Brothers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I was extremely excited about chatting with one of the vocalists from The Blood Brothers, Jordan Blilie about all things relating to the band. I was a bit apprehensive initially as he hasn't really...
ListenBONUS EPISODE - Ray Harkins on Straight Edge/Religion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I appeared on my good buds podcast, Bad Christian, in which I discussed straight edge and how it intersects with religion and a lot of anecdotal thoughts that are related to straight edge as well. ...
ListenEpisode 23 - Ryan Russell from Nervous Energies/professional photographer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Russell who is best known for his amazing photography as well as his awesomely fun music project, Nervous Energies. We spoke about his upbringing in the sou...
ListenJonathan Howell from Less Art & Kowloon Walled City from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 273 - BOOM! This week a new friend of mine jumps on the show, Jonathan Howell from Less Art & Kowloon Walled City. We chat about his upbringing in the midwest, eclectic music tastes and Exc...
ListenMatt Pike, booking agent from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One Monday morning, booking agent Matt Pike and I mixed it up and spoke about his first tour booking experience, how difficult of a balancing act growing up in punk & hardcore is and growing up on ...
ListenSierra Kusterbeck from Neaux and Versa Emerge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 272 - Happy Wednesday! This week we have an engaging conversation on the rise, fall and rise story with Sierra Kusterbeck from Neaux and Versa Emerge. She rose to prominence as the singer o...
ListenEpisode 21 - Wayne Wildrick from Man Overboard from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Wayne Wildrick, the guitarist of Man Overboard, dropped by my house recently to go over his upbringing in New Jersey, what he was thinking when he left the band for a brief time and we invent the t...
ListenRoger Miret from Agnostic Front from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 271 - An absolute banger of an episode today with the man, Roger Miret. He’s the vocalist for NYC hardcore stalwarts, Agnostic Front and recently an author! His new book is out next week an...
ListenCraig Ericson from Rise Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One afternoon I sat down with Craig Ericson (the owner of Rise Records) and discussed the misconceptions of the label, why he signs the bands he does and his previous career as a mapmaker. Learn ...
ListenJake Smelley from Gideon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Let’s do this! I get really philosophical with this weeks guest, Jake Smelley, the drummer for Christian hardcore band Gideon. We talk about the S Town podcast for a bit as he was raised in that pa...
ListenAdam Vass from La Dispute from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One afternoon I had the opportunity to sit down with Adam Vass, the bass player from La Dispute and independent artist. It was a great chat talking about his serendipitous inclusion in the band, co...
ListenMike Olender from Endeavor/Burnt By The Sun/River Black from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 269 - One of my all time favorite vocalists is hanging out on the show this week, Mike Olender from Endeavor/Burnt by the Sun and most recently River Black, hangs out as he waits for a ride...
ListenAlex Erian from Obey The Brave/Despised Icon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One afternoon over Skype I chatted with the vocalist from Obey The Brave (and previous vocalist of Despised Icon) Alex Erian about misconceptions of himself, the intricacies of Montreal culture and...
ListenBrett Detar from The Juliana Theory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 267 - One day late, but NEVER leaving you hanging! Happy dog days of summer but we aren’t slowing down, Brett Detar from The Juliana Theory (and Zao!) is spending time with us to discuss di...
ListenEpisode 17 - Chris Hansen from No Sleep Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had been looking forward to sitting down with Chris Hansen, the owner of No Sleep Records, for awhile as he is one of my close friends. He really opened about many things such as his social anxie...
ListenJohn Porcell from Youth of Today/Shelter/Judge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 266 - Happy Wednesday! Today we have hardcore hero, John Porcell on the show. He’s played in every band ever included Youth of Today, Shelter, Judge, Project X and many more. Not only is he...
ListenEpisode 16 - Dan & Tom Searle from Architects from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Not only are these dudes my first international guests, but some of the only twins I know playing music in the same band together. Dan & Tom Searle from Architects (in the UK) stayed up late one ni...
ListenDave Lombardo from Slayer, Dead Cross, Suicidal Tendencies and The Misfits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 265 - A true gentleman is on the show this week in the form of an incredible drummer, Dave Lombardo. He plays in Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Dead Cross and The Misfits. Needless to say, th...
ListenEpisode 15 - Andrew Glover from Winds Of Plague from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I got a chance to have my old friend Andrew Glover (bass player for Winds Of Plague) on the show to discuss how bad ass his father is, how success can be defined and finally, Andrew has a bone to p...
ListenCharlie Kaplan from Cymbal.FM from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 264 - This week is a rad chat with Charlie Kaplan who works at Cymbal.FM which is an incredible app that makes it extremely easy to discover, share and enjoy music in ways that I haven’t ex...
ListenJami Morgan from Code Orange from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Making history as being the youngest guest on the show, drummer/vocalist Jami Morgan from Code Orange is on the show today. He and I had a great chat one afternoon about embarrassing first bands, d...
ListenAl Brown from Dangers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 263 - Happy pre-Fourth of July for those US listeners. My guest this week is the vocalist from punk provocateurs Dangers, Al Brown. He’s also the man responsible for an amazing festival in ...
ListenForrest Kline from Hellogoodbye from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had the pleasure of sitting down with all around good dude Forrest Kline from the band Hellogoodbye to discuss real estate, why touring isn't all it's cracked up to be and self preservation. Le...
ListenMat Kerekes from Citizen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I have a SUPERSIZED episode for you today with not one, but two chats! The first is a quickie w/ Ty Brooks from melodic hardcore band Conveyor talking about tour life and Eau Claire, WI. Then, we u...
ListenMatt Fox from Shai Hulud from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode I visit with Matt Fox, the driving force behind metalcore pioneers Shai Hulud. We discuss his love for thrash metal, why women are so much better than men and his South Florida upbr...
ListenBuzz Osborne from The Melvins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 261 - The hits just keep on coming! We have the legend, Buzz Osbourne on the show today. Buzz is the vocalist/guitarist of The Melvins who have played a large influence on all things relate...
ListenBrett Rassmusen from Ignite from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Brett is one of the nicest, down to earth and realistic dudes I have ever met. We had the chance to sit down one afternoon and discuss his post-punk upbringing, how Ignite operates as a band and hi...
ListenChris Colohan from Sect and Vegan Magic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 260 - We did it. 5 years of shows. I can’t believe it but thank you for joining along in this fun experiment in audio! Our guest this week is a repeat but one of my favorite vocalists of al...
ListenChris Bruni from Profound Lore Records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had the pleasure of speaking to Chris Bruni, the owner of Profound Lore Records, about his label, the concept of hipster metal and how buying records doesn't support satan. Learn more about you...
ListenKeith Barney from 18 Visions/Throwdown/Adamantium from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 259 - YES! Today is a rad show with my old friend Keith Barney. He plays guitar currently in 18 Visions and was previously a member of Adamantium, Throwdown and Death By Stereo. To say he w...
ListenEpisode 8 - Buddy Nielsen from Senses Fail from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode I had a great conversation with Buddy Nielsen, the vocalist from Senses Fail about everything from his bands journey in and around the mainstream, being successful on your own terms...
ListenBryan Garris from Knocked Loose from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 258 - Oh boy, this episode is a doozy! We have Bryan Garris from Knocked Loose on the show, who is the vocalist of the much discussed hardcore band. It’s a deep conversation about Louisvill...
ListenChris Logan from Chokehold from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 7 - I caught up with one of my oldest friends Chris Logan, the vocalist for (in my humble opinion) legendary hardcore band Chokehold, 78 Days and more recently Anxiety. We talked about his ...
ListenAaron Lammer from Longform Podcast and Stoner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 257 - This is another one of my favorite type of guests, what I affectionately refer to as a “secret punk”. Aaron Lammer hosts the incredible podcasts Longform and Stoner as well as a contr...
ListenEpisode 6 - Sergeant D from Stuff You Will Hate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I sit down with one of the most pervasive truth teller/shit talker on the internet currently (okay, I may be exaggerating a little bit) about how he formed his writing voice, why metal fans are dum...
ListenJosh Scogin from ‘68/The Chariot/Norma Jean from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 256 - The hits keep on coming! We have Josh Scogin from 68’/The Chariot and Norma Jean on the show today discussing the importance of the live show to him, his family life and the balance h...
ListenJesse Barnett from Stick To Your Guns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 5 - One fine Southern California afternoon, Jesse Barnett (the vocalist from Stick To Your Guns) and I spoke candidly about relationships, why they've never been "accepted" by the hardcore ...
ListenCameron Boucher from Sorority Noise/Old Grey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 254 - WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE! Great news everyone, we have an awesome chat to bring you this week with my new friend Cameron Boucher from Sorority Noise/Old Grey! We get in deep with talks...
ListenGared O'Donnell from Hawks & Dove/Planes Mistaken For Stars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I had the opportunity to have a very honest and open chat with Gared O'Donnell, the lead vocalist from Planes Mistaken For Stars/Hawks & Doves. We spoke about the need to create art, how life can m...
ListenPortia Sabin from Kill Rock Stars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the last episode of our themed month, amazing women in music, we have Portia Sabin from Kill Rock Stars on the show. We dive into her first experiences with independent music, playing in bands a...
ListenJustin Smith from Graf Orlock from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We sit down with Justin Smith, the guitarist from Graf Orlock, vocalist/guitarist from Ghostlimb and guitarist for Dangers (that is a mouthful). We discuss growing up in Orange County, the REAL sto...
ListenRachel Rosen from Most Precious Blood/Indecision from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy Wednesday! On the show today is the guitarist from awesome hardcore bands Indecision, Most Precious Blood and The Wage of Sin, Rachel Rosen! I went over to her house one evening to discuss he...
ListenEpisode 2 - Jon Halperin from The Glass House/Chain Reaction/Vegas Records etc.. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In our second episode I speak with Jon Halperin, who is the main talent buyer for The Glass House in Pomona, CA, about his upbringing in suburbia, his fathers life as a spy and the worst part of hi...
ListenEvange Livanos from Synergy Management from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 252 - My month of pure women awesomeness continues as I have my friend and business associate, Evange Livanos from Synergy Artist Management. She’s responsible for managing the careers of b...
ListenRiley Breckenridge from Thrice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With our first episode, we sit down with Riley from Thrice and talk about his bands farewell tour, his baseball career, why English was his default major and other pressing matters. Learn more ab...
ListenSara Taylor from Youth Code from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 251 - Happy April! This month I am focusing on rad women who are involved with independent music and shaping our culture for the positive with their creative focus. I am happy to welcome on...
ListenEpisode 25 - Best Of 2011 with Jeremy Bolm from Touche Amore from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Seeing how much fun we had last year, we decided to bring Jeremy Bolm from Touche Amore back into the studio and go over the "Best Of 2011" in music, movies, TV and podcasts. It's a long one, but f...
ListenBonus Episode! - Buried Treasure of Skate Punk w/ Shane Told (Silverstein, Lead Singer Syndrome podcast) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
BONUS EPISODE! - Skate Punk Buried Treasure w/ Shane Told (Silverstein, Lead Singer Syndrome podcast): Surprise, here is a rad chat that I had with my good friend and fellow podcaster, Shane Told, ...
ListenEpisode 24 - Diapers and Temco Bowl (Albert Mudrian from Decibel Magazine) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we speak to Albert Mudrian, the editor in chief of Decibel Magazine about diapers, retrospective shows being "too soon" and one of the best film trilogies of all time. We also discu...
ListenChris Enriquez from On The Might of Princes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On The Might of Princes was an incredible band. Chris Enriquez played drums in that band. So, logic would dictate that I should speak to him and guess what, I DID! We get in real deep with his upbr...
ListenEpisode 23 - Girl Scream (Nick Beard from Circa Survive) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we speak to Nick Beard from the rock band Circa Survive about what's it's like making a living off of the band, skewed expectations and how influential a record label really is. We ...
ListenIan Miller from Kowloon Walled City and Less Art from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 249 - My dude, Ian Miller is on the show this week. He plays in bands like Kowloon Walled City, Less Art, Redemption 87, Skankin Pickle and many more. He has incredible stories and a wild j...
ListenPre-teens vs. Old Man - Episode #22 (Josh Grabelle) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we sit down with CEO of Bullet Tooth Records (previously known as Trustkill Records) Josh Grabelle and talk about his love for pop music, Israel and why labels are an easy scapegoat...
ListenTom May from The Menzingers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 248 - Every week it blows my mind you all keep listening, but thank you. We have a great chat today with Tom May, the guitarist/vocalist from Scranton, PA’s punk hero’s, The Menzingers. We ...
ListenEpisode 21 - Lawnmower Man (Ben Sharp from Cloudkicker) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we sit down with Ben Sharp from the one man project called Cloudkicker and discuss celebrity, mormons and why Blink 182 hates each other. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...
ListenKevin Jordan from This Wild Life from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Yahoo! Kevin Jordan from This Wild Life is hanging out with us today. We turn over every rock and speak about how the band got hooked up with Epitaph Records, this being his “last” chance to make i...
ListenEpisode 20 - Child Acting and Dogs (a look inward) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode, we tried something different and interviewed each other! We figured since it was our 20th episode we should do something special. We discuss 6131 Records, kids, why college isn't i...
ListenCasey Aylward from Astronoid from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Boom! NEW FAVORITE BAND ALERT! Before you listen to this podcast, please listen to Astronoid’s LP entitled “Air” and you will thank me. Then, come back and listen to this insightful discussion betw...
ListenMetallica needs to see free movies - Vigil from The Ghost Inside from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode #19 - We sit down with Jon Vigil from The Ghost Inside and talk about metalcore, what keeps him going in a band and what his most embarrassing TV show is. We also chat about Active Child, T...
ListenJack Grisham from TSOL and The Joykiller from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Better late than never! One of my musical heroes, Jack Grisham is on the show today. He’s the vocalist for legendary punk provocateurs, TSOL, as well as one of Epiptah’s most underrated bands, The ...
ListenThere is tension in the room! - Episode #18 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This "return" episode, we have no guests and talk about everything from the new Set Your Goals to The Challenge: Rivals. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advert...
ListenBlasko from Ozzy Osbourne/Mercenary Management from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 244 - As strange as it is to say it, it’s equally as strange for me to type it but Blasko the bass player of Ozzy Osbourne is on the show today. He’s a good friend of mine from us working t...
ListenWhat's on Rage Against the Machine's rider? Freedom. - Alex Varkatzas from Atreyu from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we speak with Alex Varkatzas from Atreyu on if he thinks his band will ever play again, what his lowest moment on the road was and Game of Thrones. We also play media roundup and ta...
ListenCarley Coma from Candiria from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 243 - This guest has been on my “to speak to” list for quite some time and finally, I got him. Carley Coma the vocalist from hardcore/metal/jazz band, Candiria hung out with me over Skype a...
ListenPregnant Pauses - Episode 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We try something different and have TWO special guests; Mike Minnick from the defunct band Curl Up and Die and Dave Gorum the lead designer at Carbon Made. Rather than reviewing records, we simply ...
ListenStephen Cobucci from Wolves at the Gate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Each day is one day closer to the end of our 45th president. Fortunately, we have a great discussion with Stephen Cobucci from Wolves at the Gate on the podcast today. We dive deep into poor Christ...
ListenCarve a small X in your back - Billy Hamilton from Silverstein from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In our 15th episode we speak with Billy Hamilton, the bassist of Silverstein and discuss Chipotle, what he's scared of after the band ends and Disneyland. We also review new records from Balance & ...
ListenVal Loper from Bear Hands/Rubbing Alcohol and In Pieces from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 241 - We survived the inauguration and are back for another week of insightful conversation with people involved in independent music. This week we have my old friend, Val Loper on the show...
ListenI lived with my Grandma - Scott Crouse from Earth Crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we sit down with Scott Crouse the guitarist from Earth Crisis and discuss new records from The Antlers, Fucked Up and Manchester Orchestra. We also discuss misconceptions surroundin...
ListenJosh Brigham from Hopesfall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 240 - Great show today with Josh Brigham from Hopesfall talking to me about melodic hardcore, religion and ultimately, not fitting in. Hopesfall was an important band to me and many others ...
ListenFirst World Problems Episode #13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this show we speak to Evan Weiss from Into It Over It/Stay Ahead of the Weather and discuss new records from Explosions In The Sky and Title Fight. Evan opens up about how he'd never like to tou...
ListenJake Ewald from Modern Baseball & Slaughter Beach, Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 239 - Happy Wednesday! Coming at you is a great conversation that I had with Jake Ewald from Modern Baseball/Slaughter Beach, Dog about SO many things including religion, how Modern Basebal...
ListenFirst World Problems Episode #12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This time, we sit down with front man Brandon Schipetti from Bleeding Through and discuss black metal, the moment where he wanted to stop touring and why fitness is his life now. We also review new...
ListenJames McKean from Departures from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 238 - Happy 2017! As we enter the 6th year of this podcast, I am continually humbled by all of your support so THANK YOU! On the show this week is James McKean the vocalist from hardcore ba...
ListenFirst World Problems Episode #11 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we sit down with the vocalist of Avenged Sevenfold, Matt Shadows. We review new records from Cold Cave, Rise Against and Trap Them as well as the movie Battle: LA. Learn more abou...
ListenBest of 2016 w/ Joey Cahill and Jeremy Bolm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 237 - BEST OF 2016. It’s the huge one that many of you were waiting for. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy this lengthy conversation about our favorite records of the year. Myself, J...
ListenFirst World Problems Episode #10 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This episode brought to you by Animal Style Records, we have Chris Hansen from No Sleep Records as our guest reviewing the new Darkest Hour, Defeater and Radiohead as well as the movie Hall Pass. W...
ListenAndy Hurley from Fall Out Boy/Sect from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 236 - The year is closing but that doesn’t mean we can’t have an amazing discussion with arguably one of the biggest guests in the shows history. Andy Hurley from Fall Out Boy, Sect, RaceTr...
ListenFirst World Problems Episode #9 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we interview Rob Moran (Unbroken, Narrows, Some Girls, Over My Dead Body), review new music from Bright Eyes, Rot In Hell and TIm Hecker. We also review the movie Cedar Rapids. Hila...
ListenBilly Rymer from The Dillinger Escape Plan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 235 - Do you like drums? You should. It’s my favorite instrument. Billy Rymer is one talented dude who plays for The Dillinger Escape Plan, behind the kit naturally. I was able to geek out ...
ListenFirst World Problems Episode #8 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we have Matt Wilson from Set Your Goals reviewing records from My Disco, New Lows and Off! as well as the movie The Fighter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.ihear...
ListenJeff Rosenstock from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
An absolute renaissance man, Jeff Rosenstock, is on the show today to celebrate Thanksgiving with us. Well, not really but we do talk about punk ethics, ska and his youth spent in Long Island, NY. ...
ListenFirst World Problems Episode #7 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we review new music from The Get Up Kids, Mogwai and Mother Of Mercy as well as the movie The Green Hornet. Our special guest/interview is with Chris Sorenson from the band Saosin. ...
ListenEvan Weiss from Into It. Over It. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 233 - Hooray! It’s my good friend Evan Weiss from Into It. Over It. (and a million other bands) on the pod today. We hopped on the phone one afternoon and talked about technology, sports, g...
ListenFirst World Problems Episode #6 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we review new music from Lemuria, Cave In and The Carrier. We also talk about the movie True Grit. FInally, we interview Andy Reitz from the band Defeater and Green Vans. Learn mor...
ListenBonus Episode - Political Discussion w/ Joey Cahill (6131 Records) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is a bonus episode in which my good friend and I, Joey Cahill, discuss the election and our feelings towards what happened and how we should move forward from this. Learn more about your ad-c...
ListenFirst World Problems Episode #5 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As we ring in the new year, First World Problems takes a look back at 2010 with our special guest Jeremy Bolm of Touche Amore.We pick our top 10 records. Top 3 Movies. And favorite TV shows. Learn...
ListenMax Bemis from Say Anything/Two Tounges from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 232 - More on the election and my feelings next week, but in the meantime let’s all enjoy this deep conversation with the enigmatic and engaging frontman, Max Bemis. He’s the vision behind ...
ListenFirst World Problems Episode #4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we review new music from Agalloch, My Chemical Romance and Hauschka. We also talk about the movie Black Swan. FInally, we interview Jason Welsher from To Die For clothing. Learn mo...
ListenColt Cabana, professional wrestler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 231 - Professional wrestling and independent music? Is there a correlation or connection? I set out with the incredible personality/wrestler Colt Cabana to prove just that. We discuss his l...
ListenFirst World Problems Episode #3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we review new music by Tigers Jaw and Killing The Dream, review the movie Skyline, and talk with music industry insider and all around good guy, Roy Culver. Learn more about your a...
ListenMatt Mixon, filmmaker/7 Angels & 7 Plagues from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 230 - Every week I feel so lucky to speak to creative and inspiring individuals, and today is no different. Matt Mixon is a filmmaker and the vocalist from 7 Angels 7 Plagues who also put t...
ListenFirst World Problems Episode #2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we review the movie Due Date and 127 Hours, new records by Kylesa, Underoath and Smoke or Fire. Also, an interview Riley Breckenridge of Thrice. Learn more about your ad-choices a...
ListenChris Conley from Saves The Day/Two Tongues from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 229 - Get the hell out of here. Chris Conley from Saves the Day, on this very podcast? Yep, it’s the truth and it couldn’t have exceeded my lofty expectations more. We discussed what it’s l...
ListenFirst World Problems Episode #1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we review the movie The Town, new records by Terror and Interpol and discuss the true story of The Sound And Fury music festival. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.i...
ListenAnthony Lucero from Cult Leader from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 228 - There’s heavy and then there’s Cult Leader. I love this band and you should as well. I had to have Anthony Lucero, vocalist of the band, on the show and we did it! In our lengthy disc...
ListenMike Judge from Judge/Youth Of Today from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 227 - Mike Judge. Do I need to say anything else? I sure hope not but in case you aren’t aware, he is the vocalist for legendary hardcore band Judge as well as spending some time with anoth...
ListenKevin Devine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 226 - Kevin Devine. That name should mean something to you and if it doesn’t then listen up. He’s a Brooklyn based singer-songwriter-artist-cool dude that previously played in a band called...
ListenMeghan O'Neil from Super Unison and Punch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 225 - Meghan O'Neil from Super Unison and Punch is gracing us with her podcast presence today. It was an absolute pleasure having her on the show to discuss being the “team mom”, coming fro...
ListenGeorge Hirsch from Blacklisted/Harm Wülf from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 224 - Some people I have on my “want list” for quite some time that they become a white whale for me and fall into another category of “that’d be nice if it would happen one day”. Today, on...
ListenPatrick Kindlon from Self Defense Family from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 223 - This is the most unique podcast I have done to date. Patrick Kindlon is the vocalist for Self Defense Family and Drug Church. He’s a man of many talents and was one of my most request...
ListenCory Brandan from Norma Jean from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What a cool looking number huh? I am excited to say that Cory Brandan, the vocalist of Norma Jean, is on the podcast today. We get in deep with his family life, building a career centered on music ...
ListenGreg Antonni from The Bouncing Souls/Play Date from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Holy wow! I can’t believe that the singer of The Bouncing Souls, Greg Antonni, is on the show today! If you don’t know who The Bouncing Souls are please check your pulse as they are probably one of...
ListenBONUS REBROADCAST - Tom & Dan Searle from Architects from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tom Searle passed away this weekend after a two year battle with cancer. It destroyed me to hear this and I had to publish a VERY early episode I did with Tom and his brother Dan to show how much l...
ListenJames Vitalo from Backtrack from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hard work and hustle. That’s what I think of when I look at my friend, James Vitalo. He’s the vocalist of Backtrack and manager for the band Turnstile and a person who’s taken what he’s learned and...
ListenBrad Boatright from Audiosiege/From Ashes Rise from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 219 - If heavy music is your thing, odds are that this man has had his hands on it. Brad Boatright is the talent behind the knobs at his studio, Audiosiege as well as the guitarist/vocalist...
ListenLuke Pate from Frameworks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 218 - Luke Pate is the vocalist for the hardcore band Frameworks and is on the show this week. We dive deep into the city of Gainsville and their incredible indie music scene, unplanned “su...
ListenLee Overtree from The Story Pirates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 217 - Do you like improv comedy? How about theatre? Well I love both of these things and was excited to speak to Lee Overtree, who is the creative director behind Story Pirates in New York ...
ListenAndy Othling from Lowercase Noises from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One of the more introspective and interesting conversations on the podcast I have ever had with Andy Othling from Lowercase Noises. He is a one man band from Albuquerque, New Mexico and his music i...
ListenThomas Pearson from Foundation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 215 - Foundation was one of my favorite hardcore bands in recent years, so I was very much looking forward to speaking to Thomas Pearson, the vocalist of said band. We hopped on Skype one a...
ListenEddy Brewerton from Moose Blood from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 214 - Want to meet your new best mate? Listen to this chat we have with Eddy Brewerton who is the vocalist/guitarist for one of my favorite bands around now, Moose Blood. We discuss his upb...
ListenJohn Pettibone from Undertow, Himsa, Heiress from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 213 - A legend of Northwest Hardcore, John Pettibone is on the show today. He’s the vocalist for such bands as Undertow, Himsa, The Vows and most recently, Heiress. He invited me over to hi...
ListenVinnie Caruana from The Movielife & I Am The Avalanche from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Vinnie Caruana is my new best friend. We had such an awesome time chatting for the show I didn’t want to let him go at the end of our hour. He’s best known for being the singer of bands like The Mo...
ListenJesse Leach from Killswitch Engage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 211 - Jesse Leach has always fascinated me. As the singer of Killswitch Engage I found his lyrics to be positive and uplifting in ways that most metal bands didn’t embrace and I loved it. I...
ListenJasamine White-Gluz from No Joy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 210 - No Joy! Sounds like a dour way to start a podcast but Jasamine White-Gluz from No Joy is on the show today. She is the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Montreal based indie rock ba...
ListenTom Williams from Stray From the Path from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 209 - It’s Tom Williams day on the pod! I speak to my old friend who plays guitar in the band Stray From the Path about many things including his early work ethic (and still today), why his...
ListenDaryl Taberski from Snapcase from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
IT’S OUR 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! CELEBRATE! This week is very special for me as I bring on Daryl Taberski, the vocalist from Snapcase. They are one of my favorite bands of all time and I never would ha...
ListenNBA Shootaround with Benny Horowitz (from The Gaslight Anthem) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 207 - Basketball talk? On a music podcast? As part of my ongoing “friendversation” series I wanted to bring a recent guest back on the show to dive into one of my favorite sports, basketbal...
ListenAstronautalis, hip-hop artist from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Meet your new friend Astronautalis! He’s a hip hop artist from Minneapolis that has a rich history within independent music as you will hear from the show. We talk about his first tour ever, The Va...
ListenMatt Johnson, author and ex-Preacher Gone To Texas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like inside the Pentagon? Or what it’s like to write a book? Let me good friend Matt Johnson tell you. He was the vocalist for hardcore bands Preacher Gone To...
ListenBenny Horowitz from The Gaslight Anthem from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 204 - Meet your new best friend, Benny Horowitz, the drummer for The Gaslight Anthem. I have loved the band for quite some time and really found Benny to be insightful and funny on other in...
ListenBuddy Nielsen from Senses Fail (Friendversation) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 203 - In our monthly series of “friendversations” I bring on my good friend, Buddy Nielsen from Senses Fail on the show to discuss how to exist in the internet. We speak in depth about the ...
ListenSammy Siegler from World Be Free, Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, Glassjaw etc… from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 202 - Hands down one of my favorite drummers, Sammy Siegler, makes his appearance on the show this week. He’s played in Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, Side By Side, Glassjaw, Rival Schoo...
ListenKliph Nesteroff, author from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A spectacular episode this week with author, Kliph Nesterhoff. He wrote a book called The Comedians that examines the forgotten about history from the early 1900’s all the way up to modern day stan...
ListenDamian Abraham from Fucked Up & Turned Out A Punk podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I find it incredible that this thing has lasted for 200 episodes and we have quite a guest for you today in the form of Damien Abraham from Fucked Up (and incredible podcast, Turned Out A Punk). We...
ListenDylan Slocum from Spanish Love Songs from 2021-01-27T12:00
If you haven't heard of Spanish Love Songs, you my friend...are in for a treat. Their latest LP "Brave Faces Everyone" was one of my favorites of last year and I wanted to bring Dylan (the lead voc...
ListenBryan Funck from Thou from 2021-01-20T12:00
I love Thou. This is a band that took awhile for me to grab onto but once I did (recently mind you) it's taken hold and won't let go. I had to have Bryan, the vocalist, on the show to punish him ab...
ListenHanif Abdurraqib from Lost Notes Podcast, Poet, Writer and more from 2021-01-13T13:00
I am honored to have on a great human and thoughtful music critic, author, podcast host and all around wordsmith, Hanif Abdurraqib. I felt compelled to reach out to him after loving his season of t...
ListenTop Podcasts of 2020 w/ Deanna Chapman from 2021-01-07T21:18:48
Ray’s List: ClassicsThe Daily /FilmcastBill Simmons Podcast Reply All Best of 2020 Rabbit HoleWhistleblower Wind of ChangeBehind the Police Dying For SexHonorable Mentions SwayGamblers Mobbed Up:...
ListenTim Riley from Souvenirs from 2020-12-30T12:00
My friend Tim Riley from Souvenirs is on the podcast this week on the heels of the release of their newest LP called "Love For the Lack Of It", released by Other People Records. We roll up our slee...
ListenSerena Cherry from Svalbard from 2020-12-23T12:00
I love the feeling of discovering new music, even when a band isn't technically "new" and Svalbard, did just that for me this year. I had to have Serena on the show, so we made it happen. Their new...
ListenBest of 2020 w/ Jeremy Bolm and Joey Cahill from 2020-12-16T11:00
Pull up a chair, pour a cup of coffee and hang out for over 2 hours as myself, Joey Cahill (6131 Records) and Jeremy Bolm (Touche Amore) talk about our favorite music of this horrible year.Visit ou...
ListenJay Laughlin from Turning Point, Godspeed and Honey from 2020-12-09T11:00
Turning Point. What a legendary band and I had the chance to speak to Jay Laughlin, who played guitar in the band as well as Godspeed (highly overlooked post-Turning Point emo band) and his current...
ListenAndy Franchere from Diehard Youth and Ill Communication from 2020-12-02T11:00
Supporting your local scene is an important thing for ANY type of music, especially DIY punk/hardcore. Andy Franchere is an embodiment of that. He sang for the band Diehard Youth and currently play...
ListenAaron Marshall from Intervals from 2020-11-25T11:00
As he makes his podcast rounds, Aaron Marshall from Intervals stops by the show to talk about how the heck an instrumental metal band got so popular. We discuss in depth his decision to release his...
ListenJoe Taylor from Knuckle Puck from 2020-11-18T10:00
Pop punk is alive and well! Joe Taylor is the lead vocalist for Knuckle Puck and I am glad to have him on the show this week. We discuss having to grow up fast, being practical and doing your best ...
ListenAaron Gillespie from The Almost/Underoath from 2019-12-04T11:00
We have TWO great conversations for the price of one today. First up, we have Franke Blydenburgh from Rockabilia discussing with me the merch world, how bootlegs work and the changing ecosystem of ...
ListenGeorge Hirsch from Blacklisted/Harm Wülf from 2016-09-14T04:00
Episode 224 - Some people I have on my “want list” for quite some time that they become a white whale for me and fall into another category of “that’d be nice if it would happen one day”. Today, on...
ListenRyan Penagos from Marvel Comics - Episode 79 from 2013-10-23T04:00
It brings me great pleasure to share with you the conversation I had with Ryan Peganos who is the Executive Editorial Director for Marvel Digital aka dude in charge of all things digital for Marvel...
ListenSean Moeller from Daytrotter - Episode 78 from 2013-10-15T04:00
I am extremely excited to bring you this conversation I had with Sean Moeller, the creator of Daytrotter, one of the most prolific and important sites in documenting independent music. We discuss i...
ListenSteve Rennie, manager of Incubus&RenmanMB Music - Episode 77 from 2013-10-08T04:00
This episode is presented by No Sleep Records. On a bit of a departure from your "typical" guest on the show, Steve Rennie is the manager of major rock band Incubus as well as the curator/instructo...
ListenJason Tate from Absolutepunk.net - Episode 75 from 2013-09-24T04:00
One afternoon I spoke to Jason Tate, the founder of Absolutepunk.net, about a variety of subjects including focus, handling criticism and where he gets inspired. It's a great look at how to start s...
ListenSean Carlson from FYF Fest from 2013-04-09T04:00
I sat down with an old friend, Sean Carlson, who runs the very successful music festival called FYF here in downtown Los Angeles and spoke about inspiration, pulling pranks and criticism. We hung o...
ListenAndy Greenwald from Grantland.com from 2013-02-26T05:00
Had the pleasure of speaking to music critic and all around good dude, Andy Greenwald about his book on emo called "Nothing Feels Good", music criticism and going to a Quaker school. Brought to you...
ListenJohn Feldmann from Goldfinger from 2013-01-22T05:00
I am extremely excited to bring you this conversation with John Feldmann, the vocalist of Goldfinger as well as multi-platinum producer. I went up to his studio to chat about pop music as how it re...
ListenRay Harkins from Taken/Mikoto/Sound&Fury from 2012-10-02T04:00
So, to "celebrate" the 25th episode of the show...I wanted to let people in on my life and who I am for better or worse. With the help of my good friend Scott Arnold, he interviewed me about advice...
ListenRyan Russell from Nervous Energies/professional photographer from 2012-09-18T04:00
I had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Russell who is best known for his amazing photography as well as his awesomely fun music project, Nervous Energies. We spoke about his upbringing in the sou...
ListenWayne Wildrick from Man Overboard from 2012-09-04T04:00
Wayne Wildrick, the guitarist of Man Overboard, dropped by my house recently to go over his upbringing in New Jersey, what he was thinking when he left the band for a brief time and we invent the t...
ListenChris Hansen from No Sleep Records from 2012-08-06T04:00
I had been looking forward to sitting down with Chris Hansen, the owner of No Sleep Records, for awhile as he is one of my close friends. He really opened about many things such as his social anxie...
ListenDan&Tom Searle from Architects from 2012-07-31T04:00
Not only are these dudes my first international guests, but some of the only twins I know playing music in the same band together. Dan&Tom Searle from Architects (in the UK) stayed up late one nigh...
ListenAndrew Glover from Winds Of Plague from 2012-07-24T04:00
I got a chance to have my old friend Andrew Glover (bass player for Winds Of Plague) on the show to discuss how bad ass his father is, how success can be defined and finally, Andrew has a bone to p...
ListenAlbert Mudrian from Decibel Magazine from 2011-12-08T05:00
In this episode we speak to Albert Mudrian, the editor in chief of Decibel Magazine about diapers, retrospective shows being "too soon" and one of the best film trilogies of all time. We also discu...
ListenNick Beard from Circa Survive) from 2011-11-28T05:00
In this episode we speak to Nick Beard from the rock band Circa Survive about what's it's like making a living off of the band, skewed expectations and how influential a record label really is. We ...
ListenJosh Grabelle from Bullet Tooth/Trustkill Records from 2011-11-14T05:00
In this episode we sit down with CEO of Bullet Tooth Records (previously known as Trustkill Records) Josh Grabelle and talk about his love for pop music, Israel and why labels are an easy scapegoat...
ListenChild Acting and Dogs (a look inward) from 2011-10-20T04:00
In this episode, we tried something different and interviewed each other! We figured since it was our 20th episode we should do something special. We discuss 6131 Records, kids, why college isn't i...
ListenThere is tension in the room! from 2011-08-29T04:00
This "return" episode, we have no guests and talk about everything from the new Set Your Goals to The Challenge: Rivals. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSe...
ListenAlex Varkatzas from Atreyu from 2011-06-22T04:00
In this episode we speak with Alex Varkatzas from Atreyu on if he thinks his band will ever play again, what his lowest moment on the road was and Game of Thrones. We also play media roundup and ta...
ListenPregnant Pauses from 2011-06-14T04:00
We try something different and have TWO special guests; Mike Minnick from the defunct band Curl Up and Die and Dave Gorum the lead designer at Carbon Made. Rather than reviewing records, we simply ...
ListenBrandon Schipetti from Bleeding Through from 2011-05-02T04:00
This time, we sit down with front man Brandon Schipetti from Bleeding Through and discuss black metal, the moment where he wanted to stop touring and why fitness is his life now. We also review new...
ListenMatt Shadows from Avenged Sevenfold from 2011-04-06T04:00
In this episode we sit down with the vocalist of Avenged Sevenfold, Matt Shadows. We review new records from Cold Cave, Rise Against and Trap Them as well as the movie Battle: LA. Learn more abou...
ListenMatt Wilson from Set Your Goals from 2011-02-16T05:00
In this episode we have Matt Wilson from Set Your Goals reviewing records from My Disco, New Lows and Off! as well as the movie The Fighter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...
ListenChris Sorenson from Saosin from 2011-02-02T05:00
In this episode we review new music from The Get Up Kids, Mogwai and Mother Of Mercy as well as the movie The Green Hornet. Our special guest/interview is with Chris Sorenson from the band Saosin. ...
ListenAndy Reitz from Defeater from 2011-01-19T05:00
In this episode we review new music from Lemuria, Cave In and The Carrier. We also talk about the movie True Grit. FInally, we interview Andy Reitz from the band Defeater and Green Vans. Learn mo...
ListenBest of 2010 w/ Jeremy Bolm (Touche Amore) from 2010-12-31T05:00
As we ring in the new year, First World Problems takes a look back at 2010 with our special guest Jeremy Bolm of Touche Amore.We pick our top 10 records. Top 3 Movies. And favorite TV shows. Lear...
ListenRoy Culver, music industry pro from 2010-11-26T05:00
In this episode we review new music by Tigers Jaw and Killing The Dream, review the movie Skyline, and talk with music industry insider and all around good guy, Roy Culver. Learn more about your ...
ListenRiley Breckenridge of Thrice from 2010-11-14T05:00
In this episode we review the movie Due Date and 127 Hours, new records by Kylesa, Underoath and Smoke or Fire. Also, an interview Riley Breckenridge of Thrice. Learn more about your ad-choices a...
ListenTrue Story of Sound and Fury Music Festival from 2010-09-23T04:00
In this episode we review the movie The Town, new records by Terror and Interpol and discuss the true story of The Sound And Fury music festival. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...
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