Interview with Matthew Heafy of Trivium - a podcast by Adam Elmakias

This week we have Matt Heafy of Trivium on the podcast. Matt Heafy is a badass. He has been in Trivium for more than half his life, is an amazing father - and runs a twitch channel while touring. Basically, he does it all, and it’s rad to hear not only how he does it - but why he does it. We did this live on his twitch channel, so if you caught us then - rad - if not - hope you enjoy!!



In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn:



• Keeping in touch with the local culture through food

• Running a twitch channel while playing shows

• Learning to be an optimistic spirit on tour



(00:00) Intro

(2:28) Matthew gets on the bus

(2:39) Catching up

(3:23) Growing pains of smaller musicians

(7:07) Roughest tour

(7:58) Reflecting when everyone started playing music

(12:43) Matthew's Twitch origin

(20:14) Having kids while being a musician

(24:59) How technology makes age irrelevant

(30:17) Staying in shape both mentally and physically

(35:57) Discussing the size/ growth of Trivium

(37:54) Working together and not accepting failure

(45:17) The impact of a good touring crew

(49:02) How to find the best place to eat while on tour

(51:45) What is your favorite food experience?

(58:05) Wrap up notes

(58:19) Shower Shoes



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Matthew Heafy - Guest



? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewkheafy/

? Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewkheafy

? Website: https://www.trivium.org/



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Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast



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Neil Westfall - Host



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Adam Elmakias - Host



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Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

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