"CAN WE RETURN, TO THE GOLDEN AGE?" One of my favorite bands from a specific era of time called the 2000's, we have Chris McLane from Stretch Arm Strong on the pod this week! I dig in deep to the bands unconventional location (South Carolina), their relationship with Uprising Records (who is also responsible for the Chicago hardcore band, Fall Out Boy) and how they burned themselves out by touring so relentlessly. The icing on this pod-cake as it were is the fact they just released their brand new EP on Iodine Recordings that smokes. Listen to the pod, then listen to the EP and enjoy!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I love when friends do cool stuff. I love when friends are talented. This episode is a one two punch of exactly that. Nathaniel Shannon is a NYC based photographer and you have seen his work...well, everywhere but I specifically had him on the show to discuss a real labor of love and now, it's here...the First Ten Years of St. Vitus. For the uninitiated, St. Vitus is the incredibly important Brooklyn, NY venue responsible for a TON of gigs that you wish you were at. We discuss that book, as well as his upbringing in Detroit as well as an incredibly entertaining Earth Crisis photo shoot we worked together on. Dig in and enjoy!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a bonafide LIFER on the podcast today in the form of Steven McDonald who is currently playing with The Melvins and is also a founding member of punk legends Redd Kross. On top of that he also has done a lot of production work with bands including Fun/The Format which I punish him about in this chat. We also discuss growing up in Hawthorne, CA (home of The Beach Boys!) and his time growing up in the 80's punk scene. Pull up a chair and let's hang out!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I love when I can bring two worlds that seemingly don't connect with one another and for this episode, it's comedy and hardcore. The man to do that with us is Neil Rubenstein who is a stand-up comedian and also the vocalist for the late 90's Jewish hardcore band, Sons of Abraham. We discuss the connection between DIY hardcore and comedy, bringing his friends from the music world into comedy as well as Long Island hardcore. It's a great discussion and you must check out his new stand up special released by our friends at Equal Vision Records.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Its a decade of putting an X on my name"   Tyler Short from Inclination is on the show this week and boy, what a fun discussion. I am obsessed with his band and love that I get to punish him to be on the podcast and then in turn, be my friend. He also runs a great record label based out of his home in Louisville, KY called Life Death Brigade as well as a NEW BAND called Walk Proud. We discuss being a luddite, being in the working class and his love for country music (that has manifested in a podcast he started with a friend all about it). Dig in and X up for those inclined.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

600 episodes. That's over 600 hours of talking about punk, hardcore, metal, emo and everything DIY and while it feels stupid to type this...thank you. I couldn't have picked a more appropriate guest for this episode in the form of Geoff Rickly from Thursday. I have had the pleasure of knowing him for over 20 years (since our bands played together in Long Island, shout out Backyard Blues) and never bugged him to come on...until now. Geoff and I speak about the "War All the Time" era of the band, his debut novel (out now on Rose Books, it's incredible) and being a fan. He truly gives you his full attention and I'm glad to bring this discussion to you. Here's to 600 more as I feel in many ways I am just getting started. Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Absolutely thrilled to welcome John Coyle from Outspoken this week. Outspoken just recently played an incredible show at Programme recently and on the eve of that performance, John came over to my place and we chopped it up big time. We discuss the importance of Uniform Choice, ego and an insane story of John working at a hotel and witnessing something traumatic that inspired him to write the lyrics to one of Outspoken's beloved songs. Happy to have documented this and hope you enjoy!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boy oh boy I am happy to bring you this conversation, not even a torrential downpour here in Southern California could prevent it. Thrilled to have Aaron Bruno from AWOLNation, Insurgence and his newest project, The Barbarians of California on the show. We chat about his life in the Valley outside of Los Angeles, the craziest places he's heard his music playing and why as a grown adult, he feels compelled to play in a hardcore band now. Enjoy this super sized conversation!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this highly engaging chat, we bring in Maha Shami from No Man who is the lead vocalist from the band. They are on the verge of releasing their new LP on Iodine Recordings called "Glitter and Spit" which is a barn burner. We discuss with Maha her upbringing in Texas, the unconventional ways her family supported the DC scene and her opposition to the occupation of Palestine (which is an important subject not only now, but always). Dig in and enjoy!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Codeseven is an absolutely incredible band that everyone should listen to and pay attention to, full stop. They released a new record called "Go Let It In" that knocked my socks off and continues to do so. It only made sense to bring Jeff Jenkins, the vocalist of the band, onto the podcast! We toured together many moons ago and has always been an incredibly thoughtful and introspective dude and this conversation showcases that. We discuss why him and Tom Delonge are right about aliens, self reflection and of course JNCO Jeans. Pull up your brains and dig in.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Excited to welcome on Lexi Reyngoudt, the vocalist for Buffalo hardcore band Spaced! They are about to drop their new LP on Revelation Records later this month so hop on it and pre-save/pre-order now! We chop it up about life in Buffalo, her love for K-Pop fandom and teaching. It's a wide ranging chat from a band you will be hearing more about in the future!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spark of Life is a band that many of you most likely haven't been exposed to, that doesn't mean you shouldn't get to know Steve Jennings, the vocalist of said band. They started in the late 90's, signed a record deal in the 2000's with a Fat Wreck Chords imprint, toured the world with bands like Rise Against and Good Riddance but like all creative pursuits...life got in the way. Steve and his band mate Nicholas stayed friends and after a many year hiatus...are back and working with New Age Records. All that to say, Steve was a great discussion and I think emblematic of many of our experiences with bands/creative pursuits that don't pan out as we intended but take on an important life of their own. Steve and I discuss how amazing Strife is, the bands friendship with Rise Against and a whole lot more.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In these descriptions I try not to trip over hyperbolic language, but I am absolutely thrilled to have Will Killingsworth on the show today not only for his important record work at Dead Air Studios but also his musical output with bands like Orchid, Bucket Full of Teeth, Ampere and many more. He's a true lifer and someone who has focused on all of the principles that make up this DIY community and let it consume them. We are celebrating the fact that the entire Bucket Full of Teeth discography is now up on streaming services and LP courtesy of the fine folks at Iodine Recordings. Enjoy this conversation!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know those record labels that you get obsessed with and start to listen to EVERYTHING that they put out, regardless if you've heard the band or not? Well, Sunday Drive Records is that for me and I had to have on the owner, Jonathan Gonzales, on the show to chat about it. We discuss the slow growth of the label since he started it out of his college dorm room, his design work and running. I urge you to listen to this episode and discover the amazing bands he's put out, while also understanding all that it takes to run a label. Enjoy!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the immortal words of the Nora song, "Nobody takes pictures of the drummer" but here on the podcast...WE DO! I hunted down Connor McAuliffe who is the drummer for two phenomenal hardcore bands in the shape of North Carolina's Magnitude and he's also been playing with Pennsylvania's finest, One Step Closer. Connor was a great hang and we discussed the importance of 90's hardcore, straight edge and being on the road for 3 months straight.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swedish hardcore in the house!  I am proud to welcome on the man behind the mic of an incredibly overlooked but important Swedish hardcore band, Abhinanda! Jose Saxlund was not only the vocalist for the band, but was responsible for starting the awesome label Desperate Fight Records that was responsible for bringing attention to the scene happening in their tiny town of Umea. Jose and I speak about the bands legacy, the Swedish music industry and how big did that scene get in the 90's (spoiler alert, very big). Pre-order their new vinyl boxset now!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rejoice at the top of Steak MTN, we have Chris Norris on the podcast today! He's a true multi-hyphenate as an artist, author and illustrator. He played in the band CombatWoundedVeteran from Florida and has a deep history within the punk and hardcore scene down there. He also was a creative director/set decorator for a porn company that we spend some time discussing (because, that's wild). He's extremely sarcastic and self-deprecating so we got along swimmingly well. Check his site, buy his books and consume his art.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know him, you love him...it's Keith Buckley time on the podcast this week. His new band, Many Eyes, is about to embark on their first US tour and when given the opportunity to catch up with an old friend...I jumped at the chance. Keith and I discuss his time in the Buffalo hardcore scene, the early days of ETID and his sober lifestyle. He's an incredibly thoughtful and introspective dude which shows in this conversation. Hope you enjoy!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Great White North, it's KEN Mode! Jesse Matthewson is the vocalist/guitarist over these noise mongers and let me be clear...you have to listen to them if you are a fan of all things noisy/ugly. Jesse was a great hang as we got to discuss what it was like winning a JUNO award (Canadian Grammy Award), being a late bloomer band and the importance of noise.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! 2024 is here and we are going BACK to the 90's for this particular episode. Nick Pye played in the legendary screamo/indie rock band Shotmaker from Ottawa, Ontario. The band loomed large in my consciousness ever since I tripped across them in the late 90's and was like "WHO THE HELL IS THIS BAND AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH?" I had to eventually track Nick down, and this is what transpired around the re-release of their discography on the amazing Solid Brass Records. We discuss touring as a 15 year old, 90's hardcore and I forced Nick to think about the bands impact and legacy (in a nice way). Listen and enjoy this trip down memory lane and how incredible Shotmaker was.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the spirit of the holiday's, here is a bonus episode of my "honorable mentions" of the year that fell JUST outside of my top 10 list. See you in 2024!  A playlist featuring them as well as other records that were on heavy rotation over at 100 Words HQ is linked here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most wonderful time of the year is our supersized, best of 2023 list with best friends of the show, Joey Cahill from Wanna Hear It Records & Jeremy Bolm from Touche Amore, The First Ever Podcast and Secret Voice Records. Listen as we pontificate what our favorite listening experiences of the year were and hopefully, you find a record or two that are your new favorites. Merry Christmas and thanks for listening.  PLAYLIST OF OUR FAVORITES.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a treat we have for you this week in the form of Matt LaForge from the great Canadian hardcore band, Mil-Spec. They released an incredible LP this year entitled Marathon that knocked my socks off and I had to hunt him down (since the band is notoriously off of social media) and send a carrier pigeon to reach him. Fortunately, it worked and we hopped on a call to chat about all things related to the band including but not limited to the greater Southern Ontario hardcore scene, context and the evolution of the band. Dive in and enjoy!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 who you are...you have absolutely heard "Cute Without The "E" and is now a mainstay at every "emo-night" ever. Adam hung out with me in his backyard and we discussed how influential Lifetime is, playing in unconventional places and his journey with addiction. It's a great chat and I even hold his feet to the fire about a time our bands played together. Enjoy!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Incredibly exciting day on the pod covering South Florida hardcore at its finest. Jeff Howe currently plays in a band called Horsewhip but has also played in legendary bands from that area called Reversal of Man and Combatwoundedveteran. We discuss his first times touring across the US, repairing airplanes and of course the South Florida hardcore scene in general.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are lucky to have Lis Di Angelo from Filth Is Eternal on the podcast this week! If you aren't familiar with the hardcore/punk/grunge hybrid from the Pacific Northwest, now is a perfect time to dive in and get to know Lis. We discuss their time being raised in Central California, the attraction to the DIY community, tabletop gaming and being shy. Listen and enjoy!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 encountered out on the road and them having a design aesthetic and being truly one of the earlier "merch bands" in the game. He was a great hang and hope you enjoy!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS EPISODE BROUGHT TO YOU BY NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL.  A special treat this week with a bonus chat from Jordan Jenkins from California hardcore band, Momentum. We speak about his discovery of punk/hardcore, the deep LA valley scene and a lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 conversation! First up, we have Alex Jones (not to be confused with the bad Alex Jones) from Undeath discussing the bands ascent into an international touring machine and then we bring on Ryan Storey, the vocalist from Gates To Hell (around the 41 min mark). Both bands are on fire right now and it's amazing to watch them rise.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 sense of camaraderie. All of this to say, I was happy to welcome my friend Ezra Morris of The Power & The Glory/Downpour onto the podcast as he came from that specific scene. We spend a lot of time discussing that time, his life working at record labels as well as working in media and where punk/hardcore has taken him. Let's go!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 none other than Joel Birch from The Amity Affliction. The vocalist for the long running Aussie metal core band sat down with me to have a fun yet very honest conversation about his bouts of homelessness, depression and not being a "fan". He's a very soft spoken dude that made for a great chat. Listen and learn!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrating its 30 years of existence, Indecision Records founder and head honcho Dave Mandel finally sits down with me to podcast. I had been bugging him for the last 7 years to turn this into a reality and finally, we did it. He's a pretty private and behind the scenes person, so I am very thankful I could hear about his life in and around music including his photography, his experience with an immigrant family, why the label still means so much to him and a LOT more. A must listen.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 podcast. We recorded this face to face at New England Metal and Hardcore festival and discussed being an "action sports hardcore band", their ability to change their sound over the years and their ability to function as humans after 20+ years of being in a band (I will give you a hint. It's therapy). Happy to share this discussion with you all!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is exclusively brought to you by the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival!  In this bonus episode we speak to two frontmen of up and coming modern metal core bands, Marcus from Northlane and Sean from Make Them Suffer. I recorded these chats from the festival so you get the FULL experience and energy of being there. I ducked into a corner with each of them and spoke at length about their US touring experiences, how difficult it is getting out of Australia and more.  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have the pleasure of hanging out with the absolute shredder, Gina Gleason from Baroness today. She has such an interesting journey in music as she cut her teeth in the local Philly scene but then played for years with Cirque Du Soleli in Las Vegas playing over 200 shows a year! Super interesting stuff and we dig into it all from being a gear head to finding your own space. Listen and enjoy!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Oxbow as well as an author of many books including his upcoming memoir entitled A Walk Across Dirty Water. He's a really outspoken dude and has a long history within punk/hardcore so we peeled back the layers and got into why enjoys writing, sex clubs and how cool it is that he is on the back of the SSD record cover. Enjoy this chat!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 culture, punk/hardcore/metal and everything in between...as long as it comes from small/sweaty rooms. Today is a special one because I get to chat with Nick Hexum from the legendary 311. While it may seem like this mainstream band has very little to do with our "scene" so to speak...their origins are rooted within punk. Their very first show was with Fugazi for heavens sake! Nick and I get deep with their DIY origins and the Omaha scene. Enjoy!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am absolutely thrilled to welcome an incredibly thoughtful human and prolific musician, Dan Yemin. He's played in Lifetime, Kid Dynamite, Paint It Black and his most recent project, Open City is about to drop their new LP on Get Better Records..needless to say, he's been in all of our collective ears for many years. Pull up a digital chair and listen to Dan and I talk about his academic life, intentions and his desire to never make a "living" off of music. So thankful for his time and hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Geld. While he's since moved to Australia and plays in the band (who just released a ripper on Relapse Records) he has his roots in Ireland and we discuss all things his band, building your own scene and a deep conversation about identity. After you've listened to this chat dive into Geld and thank me later.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My heart is in...well, you get it if you existed anywhere in the mid 2000's emo scene as Hawthorne Heights was INESCAPABLE during that time. I have the pleasure of hanging out with JT Woodruff from the band who plays guitar and is the lead singer. We have a very open and honest conversation about being corny adjacent (or sometimes, right on top of corny), playing late night shows and the legacy of the band as they enter their 20th year of playing together. JT is straight edge, loves hardcore and is such a nice dude so I was happy to get to know him a lot better during this and hope you do as well. Check out their Is For Lovers Festival as they wrap up with a few last dates this summer and plan on bringing it back next year!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 indie publishers around hitting subcultures all across the spectrum from black metal, satanism, psychedelics and so much more. I picked up the book Lords of Chaos many years ago and have since followed their publishing journey. We go in deep about the publishing world, her own experience writing (her new book, Holy Food, all about cults, communes and their influence on food is out now) and how music is at the heart of it all. Listen and get exposed to some incredible non-fiction!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 American Nightmare and Cold Cave chatting with us today. The introspective Wes and I dive into his experience growing up with a father in the Navy, staying connected/present and fending for yourself. Cold Cave is on tour in September and October, so make sure you check out their site for more info. American Nightmare also just released a new EP that you need to listen to as well. OUR LOVE IS ALL THAT WE EVER HAD. Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got a lot of Cleveland hardcore talk this week with none other than Eric Egan from Heart Attack Man! Eric is a funny man on the internet and truthfully, that's where I discovered the band but once I did, I was happy. Eric and I dig into his Cleveland upbringing, following creative impulses and online humor in general. I sometimes use this podcast to make friends and Eric and I became that after this discussion. Enjoy the discussion!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Outbreak Official Podcast feed a few weeks back, but I wanted to encourage listeners of 100 Words to come on over and follow this show. We will be posting more live chats and other artist on artist interviews of people who are involved in the festival. Here's more detail below ----- In our first live installment from the festival, we are honored to welcome Jem from Speed. We discuss many things including their quick rise, his life back home in Australia and gratitude. Oh also, and flute playing.  Please visit outbreak-fest.co.uk for more information about the festival.  Executive producers of the show are Ray Harkins, Ollie Horner, Tom Barton and Jordan Coupland. Intro and outro music kindly provided by Cloudkicker.  Live episodes are produced by Mikele Boyle and Simone Trequattrini. Email [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 connect. Dave Castillo books for an essential venue in the NYC area called Saint Vitus that you most likely have heard of (or seen a show at). The venue is memorializing their first 12 years in business with an amazing hardcover book (funded via Kickstarter) by Nathanial Shannon. I had to have Dave on to talk about the in's and out's of running the venue, his upbringing in Long Island and his most underrated event they've done at the space.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, New England Metal and Hardcore Festival...which is why he is on today. We discuss why the festival is back, music industry musings and the intersection of metal and hardcore. I love his perspective and sweet nature as a human. I don't welcome many people back to the pod in short order, but Scott was an exception. Make sure to check out the stacked lineup of the festival and come out to hang!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Unbroken on the podcast. This was a long time coming as we attempted to do this when he lived in California but now we get to dive deep into San Diego hardcore, legacy and happy accidents. Also, I finally get the answer to how much it cost to record "Life.Love.Regret" (spoiler alert, not very much). A great discussion so kick back and enjoy!  Year Of The Knife Donation Link Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 off we have Grady Avenell, the vocalist of the band. The love runs deep within the band and the fact they are releasing their SEVENTH full length is a testament to it. We discuss Sacramento hardcore, being a-political and life outside of the band. Bang your head.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 was happy to invite him on and pick his brain. We discuss what it's like being an only child, the amazingness of a band like Shotmaker and his career in photography.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 years in the future. Mark was very open and honest about his battle with cancer, Merrimack Valley and so much more. We fit a lot into our chat, so hold on!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All hail Long Island hardcore. Brian plays guitar in the long standing hardcore band, Incendiary. He's a great human being and I got to spend a good hour with him one afternoon and we caught up about deliberate touring, Lacrosse and define the Mount Rushmore of Long Island Hardcore. Do yourself a favor and check out all of the Incendiary releases and then dive into this chat to learn more about Brian and the band.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

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 the importance of DIY, how cool it is to watch the Bay Area scene pop off and a lot more. Let's go!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 a perfect stew of discontent. Raygun Busch is the vocalist of the Oklahoma City band and we discussed his passion for film, his involvement in drama and debate in high school and supporting your local scene. Get to know him and his band if you don't already!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 vocalist from Dying Wish and we get into her moving to Nashville, relentless touring and a lot more. Second up, I meet Jack & Tyler from Foreign Hands almost immediately after their set and we talk about Delaware, getting attention and of course, 90's metalcore. Enjoy the discussions!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and of course, why metalcore is the best. Dip in and connect with this awesome human!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 from Koyo and Mike from Pain of Truth discussing the value of stage dives or sing-a-longs, their favorite fest moments and why Long Island is so special. We had a great time and hope you do as well. No joke, a pretty damn funny episode here.  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am honored to bring Sergie Loobkoff from Samiam on the pod this week. He's also spent his time in bands like Knapsack, Ways Away, Solea and much more. On top of that, he's also an incredibly open and honest individual so that makes for podcast magic! We get into the fact that he played the first musical note at legendary venue Gilman Street, the art of collaborating with a wide variety of people and transparency.  Check out Samiam's new record and then pop on this conversation for a great chaser!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 lists (including mine). Aaron discussed his time growing up in and around Philly, skateboarding and a moment in his life that is reminiscent of the film Forrest Gump. Dig in and enjoy!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 these episodes live at LDB Fest and had a great time. We kept it loose and fun with both of the Garris brothers but weren't afraid to get deep. Enjoy the discussion!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I love seeing people hustling and keeping busy and Madison Woodward is a shining example of that behavior. He plays in two awesome bands, Fury and Object of Affection while being a partner in the music festival Sound and Fury AND runs the events for the rad space here in Los Angeles called Brain Dead Studios. Needless to say, we had a lot to discuss and spoke about intentional touring, OC hardcore and event planning. Oh, did I forget to mention he also puts on wrestling shows? Yep, he's a hustler.  Get 15% off a Subscription to Bodhi Leaf Coffee by using the promo code 100WORDSPOD. The best coffee in the game and you can buy the specific podcast blend here!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 brainchild behind the incredibly prolific, Dazy. We discuss life in and around Richmond, VA, the PR business and learning how to let go. If you like anything lo-fi/punk adjacent, you will find your new favorite band. Listen and enjoy!  Get 15% off a Subscription to Bodhi Leaf Coffee by using the promo code 100WORDSPOD. The best coffee in the game and you can buy the specific podcast blend here!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas Hardcore stand up! This week we have the frontman for Lubbock, TX own, Judiciary. Jake Collinson comes to hang out with us and discuss the North Texas hardcore scene, sustainable touring and we properly define the Mount Rushmore of Texas hardcore. They just dropped a new LP on Closed Casket Activities so be sure to bang your head to that as well.  Get 15% off a Subscription to Bodhi Leaf Coffee by using the promo code 100WORDSPOD. The best coffee in the game and you can buy the specific podcast blend here!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Absinthe Father. They are a top shelf human and we got to discuss their battle with addiction, religion and why they want to be on tour forever. Grateful for their openness and willingness to share. Get 15% off a Subscription to Bodhi Leaf Coffee by using the promo code 100WORDSPOD. The best coffee in the game and you can buy the specific podcast blend here Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discuss his new band called Crossed Keys, touring in the 90's as well as staying passionate about music in general. It's a lively one, so pull up a chair and come hang out!  Pre-Order the new Crossed Keys LP here Visit Iodine Recordings and rediscover your favorite record or find a brand new one! Check out their re-issue of the classic Quicksand LP “Slip” or a great record from a band called Her Head’s On Fire.  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK post hardcore heads unite! I have my friend Edward Gibbs, the vocalist of long running post heroes, Devil Sold His Soul as well as his NEW band Copse (that just signed to Church Road Records, big shout out!). Edward and I met many moons ago and he reminded me of our first interaction which made me LOL. We also discuss the UK scene in general, longevity and "real life" jobs. Pour a spot of tea and enjoy!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's get to know a criminally underrated band, Since By Man. Their vocalist Sam Macon has been a long time friend of mine and we've played a lot of shows together. He's centered his life around the creative arts (music, film) and I have always been fascinated by his trajectory, so...he gets the podcast interrogation. We discuss touring as an escape mechanism, Milwaukee life and creative conflict.  Visit Iodine Recordings and rediscover your favorite record or find a brand new one! Check out their re-issue of the classic Quicksand LP “Slip” or a great record from a band called Her Head’s On Fire.  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 DiMartino. I break the conversation into three parts and trace through the origins of the fest, why Louisville is a special scene and some all time sets that they have witnessed over the years. I truly think that this fest is special and excited to see it in person this year where I will be recording some live podcasts on site. So, buy what tickets are left now!  Get 15% off a Subscription to Bodhi Leaf Coffee by using the promo code 100WORDSPOD. The best coffee in the game and you can buy the specific podcast blend here!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 personally curious about like his passion for skateboarding, being an introvert and his life as an only child. He's a very thoughtful guy and this conversation shows that quality in him. Enjoy!  Pre-Order your copy of Quicksand's classic, "Slip" from Iodine Recordings.  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's go! Devin Swank from Sanguisugabogg is hanging out with us today on the pod and we get into the damn thing and discuss how the band threads the needle between death metal, hardcore and more. We also get into his time playing football, work ethic and finding a place for humor in metal (but not too much). It's a great discussion to highlight the fact that even when given a "chance" by a record label, the work has only just begun.  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A true legend is on the podcast today, Moby. You know him as the international EDM, ambient king but did you know he's got deep roots in punk/hardcore? Of course you did, well we get in deep with that as well as speaking about his new documentary called "Punk Rock Vegan Movie" which draws a straight line between punk/hardcore and the animal rights movement. We also discuss Connecticut hardcore and how he got into the whole scene in the first place, even before his first band Vatican Commandos. Watch his doc, listen to his music and listen to this pod...it's a fun one!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 others flying around the internet but he also played in a cool band called Dead Icons and has a long history with our beloved DIY community. I had to have him on to talk about the intersection of comedy/punk as well as the things we learn by playing in bands that help us later on in life.  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guitarist/vocalist from my favorite LP of 2022 graces us with his presence here on the podcast today! I have Ryan Osterman from Holy Fawn who released an astonishing piece of work in 2022 in the form of their LP called "Dimensional Bleed" that if you haven't listened to...STOP listening to this and go there immediately. In any event, Ryan and I talk about his life in and around the Phoenix area, creating music to fit an electronic bed and the emotions that desert life can provoke. Enjoy the discussion, I know I did!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Thursday and his newest band/supergroup L.S. Dunes. We talk about the life of an only child, having/not having a "plan B" and his time in playing with a internationally recognized boy band (The Wanted). He's a great hang and I hope this chat showcases it appropriately.  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stoked to bring on Jacob Duarte from Narrow Head on the podcast this week as we geek out over how cool of a scene Texas has, the importance of a band like Iron Age on the scene and centering his life around music. Enjoy!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 2023 for you and let's start of with this legend of a human being, Todd Kowalski from Propagandhi! He also played in a great band called I Spy for those REAL heads that wanted to go back. In any event, Todd and I discussed prairie life, his political roots/upbringing and the importance of head banging. All important topics as we head into a new year.  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Listen to “More On That”, a supplementary podcast to 100 Words on Spotify exclusively Visit our sponsor Mutant League Records Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 (Touche Amore, Secret Voice Records, The First Ever Podcast) and Joey Cahill (Wanna Hear It Records, 6131 Records) to discuss our music listening habits and count down to our favorite records of the year.  Listen to all our records here on Spotify!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's go SLOOOWWW with Bobby Ferry from the legendary doom/stoner/metal band, 16. I think this band is really interesting as they have watched scenes come and go but kept on doing their thing and are releasing some of the best music of their career. Bobby and I discuss the skateboarding scene in the OC, the impact of Pushead on their band and drug use. It was a very interesting discussion with a person I didn't know at all, and now...we can talk about 90's hardcore as friends.  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vancouver, BC LEGEND, Kenny Lush is on the pod this week and no, legend doesn't mean old. Kenny played in Daggermouth and currently spends his time with Rest Easy (if you like Lifetime, Shook Ones etc...you will love the band). We get into it about "Easycore", the Vancouver punk/hardcore scene and his life as an independent wrestler. Take your time to get to know him, because he's well worth your time!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So happy to welcome Graham Sayle from High Vis on the podcast this week!  His band put out one of my favorite LP's from this year called "Blending" and I had to have him on the show after catching their legendary set at Outbreak Fest, so we hopped on the digital line to chat. We got into a lot of things including his very practical approach to the band, work and of course the UK hardcore scene.  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 band United Nations (with friend of the show Geoff Rickley), a co-host of a fun podcast with his sister called "How Did We Get Weird?" and has been a music writer for Alternative Press and Fuse's "Steven's Untitled Rock Show". Needless to say, he's been around and I was happy to dig into Cleveland hardcore, zine writing and of course, podcasting. Enjoy! Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I frigging love Mortality Rate and World of Pleasure. I had to have Jess Nyx from the band on the show so I could punish her about how much I enjoy the bands punish her about her background living in Canada (Vancouver, Calgary) punish her about being a "scene kid"  All of these things and more are revealed in the podcast and then some. Dig in and celebrate the vegan straight edge! Check out Knelt Before's new LP Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Revelation Records and currently at Pirates Press Records. She also has put out records and zines under the name Simba Records & Zine. In short, she's a lifer and I was happy to have this discussion with her. We talked about her experience being raised in the UK, loss and building confidence.  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 people involved in independent music. The first one is with Mat Kerekes from Citizen in which we discuss video games, working out and UK audiences. Then, I chat with Isa Holliday from Slow Crush as they were wrapping up a whirlwind world tour that was so ambitious I admired it from afar. We got into her background, why they love guitar pedals and a lot more.  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early 2000's emo/post-hardcore will never die! While nostalgia is a powerful drug, Ben and his band Armor For Sleep don't just rest on their laurels, they release a killer new LP and play shows around it. I am glad to welcome Ben into the fold and have deep conversations with him about putting on shows at 13 years old, how cool pop punk is and the positive and negatives of "people pleasing".  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Pre-Order the new Rest Easy LP, "Hope You're Ok" from Mutant League Records featuring members of Daggermouth, Shook Ones and a lot more.  Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LIVE FROM OUTBREAK FEST 2022!  We have two luminaries within our scene, Walter from Quicksand/Rival Schools (and so much more) and Will Yip the producer of many of your favorite records (Title Fight, Balance and Composure, Pianos Become the Teeth and SO MUCH MORE). We had these discussions in front of a live studio audience and it was quite a fun discussion about navigating creative roadblocks, longevity in music and work ethic. Pull up a chair and enjoy!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Like Hoobastank...but doesn't suck" are some immortal words a friend of mine said about Anberlin and I will never forget that. I was pleased as punch to tell Stephen that over our internet connection conversation (to be clear, I like Hoobastank). We get in deep with the feeling of being an outcast, the difference between "shows" and "concerts" and the business side of music. It's a wide ranging discussion and think you will find some value in here. Enjoy!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live From Outbreak Fest 2022 we have Brendan Garrone from Incendiary & Jimmy Wizard from Higher Power coming to us LIVE and in person. It was quite a fun discussion with both of these quality human beings in which we discuss UK and US touring, foundational bands and a lot more. Dip in and enjoy!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rise and Fall is an often overlooked, but incredibly important band to the punk and hardcore scene not only in the US but worldwide. Hailing from Belgium (you can laugh at my outro to this episode saying how much I love Swedish hardcore and then after the fact LOL'ing but deciding to leave it in), Bjorn Dossche sang for the band and I had to bring him on the show. We discussed a lot of things including the Belgian hardcore scene, US touring and keeping things comfortable. Let's get it!  Check out his new band Wrong Man!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of my favorite skaters of all time, Geoff Rowley, is on the show this week. To say I am thrilled is an understatement. His parts in legendary skate videos like 411 and others not only got me stoked on his talent but the music he chose was always a bit different and always hit the punk/hardcore/metal side of things real hard. I knew his affinity for the music runs deep, but how deep I didn't know until now. We discuss his feelings around being a video game character, Discord Records and so much more. Enjoy the listen!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 it VERY special by having a white whale guest hanging out this week in the form of Chris Higdon from the almighty (and recently reunited) Elliott! I chased him down for the past 3 years and only recently started popping up in podcasts, so I HAD TO HAVE HIM. We talk about his past bands (Falling Forward, Frontiers), dressing up at shows and being low profile. It was everything I wanted and more. Hope you dig!  Buy Podcast Merch Here Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live From Outbreak Fest 2022 we have two amazing humans on this episode. First up, I have Dan Tracy from Deafheaven on to discuss our shared history playing in bands, why no one talks to drummers and tour tips. Right after that, Anthony Anzaldo from Ceremony (fresh off an airline losing his key-tar) comes in to chat about the longevity of the band, how UK audiences receive the band and playing in Cold Cave. Great times and won't you come join us?  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 magazine is celebrating it's 10 year anniversary and I wanted to pick her brain about all things journalism, supporting bands from the start and not being "afraid" of the business implications of music. I learned a lot and I think you will as well. Enjoy!  Recurring Sponsors: Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Larry David voice here). First up is a return guest, Kat Moss from Scowl and right after that we have Anaiah & Dez from Zulu on. Both are wide ranging discussions about representation in hardcore, the observations of playing to vastly different audiences and a lot more. Enjoy!  Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welp, it's been close to 10 years since I had Jesse on the pod so it felt like a great time to check back in with him and look how both he and the band have grown and changed over that time. We get in depth about his conflicts on social media, the importance of his work with the community bookstore he runs called All Power Books  and their increased popularity in Europe. I love the guy and this conversation was special to me. Enjoy!  Recurring Sponsors: Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LIVE FROM OUTBREAK FEST 2022 We have two great chats with some UK peeps on this weeks podcast. First up is Olli Appleyard from the up and coming band Static Dress who was FRESH off their performance and we joke about it up top. Olli was a great discussion. Secondly, I have Kadeem France from the post-metal (I just made this up) band Loathe. Kadeem and I didn't know each other at all, but got along real proper and what a cool story he has.  Massive thanks to the Outbreak Festival people and Simon who helped capture the audio on the stage! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Praise. What a band! I have loved the band ever since their "Lights Went Out" LP and it's been a fun ride watching the band evolve and frankly, get better and now we are here with Andy Norton, the vocalist of Praise. We discuss taking creativity seriously, how to work with friends and writing lyrics.  Buy 100 Words Merch HereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cave In are legendary. I don't use that word lightly but very few bands have been able to sustain their place in the music scene, evolve sonically and continue to put out some of their best material to date. That being said, I had to chat with Adam McGrath to discuss his life in the Merrimack Valley hardcore scene, early tour stories and being stubborn. It's an all encompassing discussion that I love to have and hope you enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LIVE FROM OUTBREAK FEST 2022, IT'S 100 WORDS OR LESS!  Jokes aside, I am so pleased to bring you this chat with two heavy hitters in the hardcore scene for my first live podcast experience at the incredible Outbreak Festival in Manchester, UK. I sat down with Nate from Xibalba and Bryan from Knocked Loose to hang out and talk about touring Europe, hardcore in 2022 and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have an absolute treat this week with the appearance of my friend Jason Mazzola on the podcast. He sang for a band called Count Me Out, currently sings for a band called Cloak/Dagger as well as the host of Where It Went Podcast (a deep dive into the Revelation Records catalog). As you can see, he's a busy dude but we found time to hang hard and discuss what it's like being podcast nerds, how amazing Chain of Strength is and trying to not be overly nostalgic.  ORDER THE NEW CLOAK/DAGGER 7" HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is for fans of Fat Wreck, Hot Water Music and being popular in Europe. Joking aside, I am very pleased to bring you this discussion that Joe McMahon from Smoke or Fire and I had one afternoon! I had always been a fan of the band but never really knew much about their origin stories, why the band had to change their name and how they signed to Fat Wreck Chords to begin with. Listen, learn and most importantly listen to Smoke or Fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh back from quite a time in the UK, I couldn't take a week off because frankly...this conversation was too cool not to share immediately. John Scharbach from the defunct DC hardcore band, Give, is on the pod this week. He also runs a great publishing company entitled Shining Life Zine that you gotta check out as well. We go deep on pursing art, skateboarding and his life in the military. Peep it and enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am proud to bring you this very metaphysical chat with Don Devore who is the guitarist for Ink and Dagger, Frail and Collapsing Scenery (among many other projects). Ink and Dagger were huge for me personally and I celebrate their entire catalog and Frail was such a force of nature for the early screamo/hardcore scene that I was stoked Don wanted to talk about that. We go in about how chaotic the Ink and Dagger experience was, creating art at all costs and of course, Vampires. Love the discussion and I hope you do as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's get introspective with Chris Simpson who is the vocalist for indie rock/emo stalwarts Mineral, The Gloria Record and most recently, his band Mountain Time. We go deep into his family history in the oil biz, his experience with the reunion shows with Mineral as well as being an introvert. I love all his music and hope you gain a deeper appreciation of it after this conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post Hardcore! Screamo! Hairstylist! Our guest Adam Marino does it all and does it all well. Stoked to have him on to discuss his new band Attempt Survivors, working in the major label systems and the legendary ABC No Rio. We of course discussed his time in Saetia (we recorded this episode before the formal announcement of the reunion shows) as well. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's get you acquainted with the man behind DAIS Records, Gibby Miller. He also sang for some great punk/hardcore bands called Panic and The Trouble (both from Boston). We dive deep into growing up in the midwest, the legend of Makeoutclub.com (he was the founder!) and of course the Boston scene. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hell yes progressive metal, we have Brett Boland who plays in Astronoid hanging with us this week. We talk about the Merrimack Valley scene in Mass, perfectionism and technical metalcore (my personal favorite). Pull up your ear and enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The damn king of hardcore returns to the podcast after a 7 year break. Scott comes on to talk about the process of keeping a band together, soul searching during COVID and being an introvert. It's always a good time hanging out with him and this is no exception. Listen and stage dive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have a treat for you, Kat Moss from Scowl comes to hang out with us today! The band has turned a lot of heads within the hardcore and punk world, so I had to have her on the show. We discuss a lot of things including her being a "horse girl", fashion and RBS (real bay shit). It's an insightful conversation and stoked to have had it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a special episode with my friend, Andrew Cannon. He’s the brand manager from Santa Cruz Skateboards as well as singing for an incredible band called Worship. We get deep and philosophical about the origin of his love for independent music, health and DNA. I am really glad we got to paint with a broad brush in this episode and hope you enjoy! This bonus episode is sponsored exclusively by 23&Me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I have one of my favorite bass players around, Sergio Vega from Quicksand. He's an incredibly open and honest dude that has created some of the best tones in the game. We get into his musical upbringing, NYHC and the post-hardcore scene of the early 90's. We also chat about his time playing with Deftones and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are here! 500 episodes and still trucking. I am so pleased to bring you this discussion with a gem of a human being and a formative figure to mine (and many others) upbringing within punk/hardcore, Milo Auckerman from Descendents. We discuss science, ego and of course the optimal amount of coffee to drink in a day. We also peel back the story of how they ended up in the cult classic film, "Pump Up The Volume" with Christian Slater. Thanks to all listening and supporting! This podcast has changed my life and I am so appreciative of it. Viva DIY music! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am so stoked to bring you this discussion with Tomas Lijedahl from Norna and Breach. If you are a fan of anything heavy that resembles Isis, Neurosis and the like, you absolutely have to listen to Tomas' new band, Norna as well as his previous band called Breach. We talk in depth about the Swedish hardcore scene, skate punk and disfunction. He's an open book and I was thankful to be able to have this chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Limbeck sat squarely at the intersection of being "too punk for country and too country for punk". He also tells us of some wild advertising stories that he and his friends participated in. Listen and enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and how important MySpace-core was for music tastes of the early 2000's. Emma was a great hang and enjoy our discussion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...incredible. Jason opens up about the band attempting to "fit in" at certain points of their career, his relationship with touring and being in a working class band. Listen and enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 incredible label called Quiet Panic Records. We also discuss how he stays engaged and passionate about hardcore/punk all these years later. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and I was happy to pick Bobby's brain on their origins, how sick his old band Native was and he explains to me the allure of NASCAR for him and his work with the legendary race car driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Joey Cahill from Wanna Hear It Records on to discuss his first year of being in business, some important learnings and why classic rock SELLS.  Donate to Global Giving to benefit the citizens of the Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 who has booked tours for years for bands like Comeback Kid, Parkway Drive, August Burns Red and so much more...plus, he's a hardcore kid! We discuss his time singing for a band called My Hero Died Today that made some waves, growing up in Germany and the difference in touring through Europe vs the US. Get to know Marco and listen in! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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, reunions, instinct and living frugally. He's such a gem of a human I can't wait for you to dive in and listen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 through that lens. This is the first episode and follow along with the feed here. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the Orange County hardcore and punk scene, his design work and finding positivity in the midst of darkness. I loved this discussion and think you will to. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 vocalist of the band, on this week. He had a cold when we spoke, so pardon any stuffiness he had. We get into Connecticut hardcore, growing up musically in public and being active in the scene. Have fun! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with Mario about his time as a pro skater, the early 90's punk and hardcore scene as well as how he's collaborated with so many people across a wide variety of musical projects. Listen and enjoy!(programming note, my microphone cord was broken so it was picking up my backup audio, so I sound a little distant...sorry about that!) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 gusto and talk about the early Tooth and Nail years, longevity and playing insturmental music. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to pick her brain and find out more about them. We talk about the Portland DIY scene, her life in teaching guitar and the DIY Montana scene (no joke). Enjoy and hopefully you find your new favorite band after this discussion! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 enthusiasm intact and working in the major label system for as long as they have. Get it! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. We go in depth about faith, open heartedness and his life after the band in the donut trade (seriously). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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's major label boom and Cave In. We go all over the place but Ken is such a pleasant chat, I could have hung with him for another hour. Oh don't worry, I also bring up Year of the Rabbit as well. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...talk about music! It's a long one, so enjoy!Playlist of all our favorite records! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Hardcore scene as Have Heart was getting their feet wet, design work and of course, the insane reunion shows that HH played (and how important they were to me and many others). Listen and enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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) Northern Soul, Gospel, Folk and more recently early screamo. Their re-issues of some seminal recordings from Codine, Karate, Indian Summer and more made me fall in love with the label even deeper so I HAD to have Ken on the podcast. We discussed his upbringing in the punk/hardcore scene, his curation roots and the process (for him) of putting out records. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 is no longer with us. Listen to this episode and listen to the entire PMFS catalog...it's well worth your time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in and chat about the early 2000's in the LA music scene, her tumultuous childhood and her proclivity to collaborate. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 grandmother thinks tour is like American Idol. Joking aside, Chris is a very devoted dude to the DIY music scene and I hope you enjoy the conversation! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just released a new book called Sellout in which he chronicles all the up's and down's of bands from our beloved indie community jumping into the big pond of MAJOR LABELS. Joking aside, Dan's book is a incredible piece of work and I had to have him on the pod to punish him about Staten Island, The Cable Car Theory, writing and so much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Cannon Canon so as you can see, he's a busy dude. We discuss his history with comedy, growing up with Connecticut hardcore and the "glory days" of Vice. It's a really fun discussion so pull up a chair and come hang out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Chlo White sings and plays guitar in the band and we discussed her suburban upbringing, emo and wearing your heart on your sleeve. This was an emotional conversation and loved having it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Desperate Acts. He's a music industry lifer (with Kings Road and previously with Bridge Nine Records) and spent a lot of time on the road with Holding On and Martyr AD and I was happy to pick his brain about that journey. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 you haven't, also listen to Roy) and was glad to be able to wander around in his brain and discuss why Botch covered a classical song, his sexual identity and the culmination of his solo project. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 mention how the band has been able to make a career out of being adventurous musically. Dale also does a killer Keith Morris impression as well. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discuss the unexpected rise of American Football, being resilient and of course, midwest emo. In all honesty, I was thrilled to have this conversation because his music has been highly influential in my life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 a theme here, you get it. We discuss his life in figuring out how to be in a "real band", his life working on the railways (no joke) and the Chicago music scene. Come hang out and be....well, cool. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 stories from the major label days of Quicksand, being a "zen" dude, straight edge and longevity in music. It's reflective, fun and informative! Let's start today! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 had to punish him about my undying love for OSC, the PA hardcore scene, skateboarding and being a "serious" band. It's been an incredible journey and love to keep bringing these conversations to you! Cheers! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to have my old friend and drummer of the band on the show. Erik reminisces about being in the early days of the early 2000's screamo scene, existing as a band today and the ties that bind the DIY community. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 of them live in the same area), the Las Vegas hardcore scene and being a "scene" band. It's well worth your time so pull up a chair and hang out with us. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 I couldn't have been more excited to pick his brain about the band and scene in general. We also discuss Iceburn's tour with The Offspring (yep, that happened) as well as his continual quest to push boundaries within heavy music. He's a warm hearted dude and love to bring this chat to you all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the band (over 20 years!), transitioning into being a "full time" band and of course, the Belgian hardcore scene and him getting into heavy music. I just got into the band and feel dumb for not checking them out sooner, but I am glad I did. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 favorite records. We dig in deep to his first band, Aftershock, his life in and around the Massachusetts hardcore scene as well as his sense of humor. Good times were had by all and hope you enjoy this episode! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 started to develop his own music tastes and the insane times that he experienced when The Bronx was in the middle of a major label bidding war at the start of the band. Check it out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 that has a lot of experience within the punk/hardcore subculture, is vegan and straight edge which maybe from the surface...you wouldn't pick up on. We had a lively discussion about all of those things and more. Dive in and enjoy this discussion! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 punk/hardcore (specifically in the "Chain Reaction-core" days) scene so we dig deep into that while also discussing his life growing up in the Inland Empire, how close the band is as well as stalking Radiohead (not really, but it's a fun story). Listen and enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 someone who I call a friend. We talk about his new signature guitar, being an "asshole" and how he finds himself fitting in. What an episode! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 fact he never wants to be the "old guy on the porch" when it comes to music. I couldn't be more excited to share so I hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Goatsnake. In short, he's done a ton of rad stuff within independent music, so I asked him all the questions. We covered the inception of the PNW hardcore scene, commercial success and musical isolation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 played in Shadows Fall (I worked at Century Media while they were releasing their earlier LP's) but never got to spend time with him. We changed that and discussed a ton of things like his early touring life, his diverse music tastes and of course, his dreadlocks. GO! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discuss his experience being a working class band, his occupation as a teacher and how important the outdoors is to his well-being. He just released his latest full length with Hanalei called "Black Snow" and I urge you to check it out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/Christian scenes and moving quickly onto the Warped Tour stages across the country...the band definitely always had something to say. Now, heading into the bands 16th year of existence, they keep pushing their comfort zones and evolving. Mike and I discuss his process of writing a book, detaching his ego from his position in the band and so much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Evanson the guitarist of the band on the podcast to discuss their "lost" record on Warner Brothers, his exposure to South Bay punk and the idea of them being a "bridge" band. Listen and enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Failure/Hum/Hoobastank (no joking) but simply put it just rocks. They just dropped a new heater called "Earth Is A Black Hole" and I had to have someone in the band on the show. Cue Marshall Gallagher and we dive deep into the bands history, his life on the road with 3OH3! (yes, that one) and growing up in the Denver suburbs. Even if you've never heard the band, you will find something to enjoy in this discussion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 first Grade 7" as well as the classic Ottawa/Jihad split 12" (a classic in my book). I found out this info all in short order so I had to have him on the show. We go deep on Detroit hardcore, DIY worlds colliding and the world of stand up comedy. Have fun! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the culinary scene working with a ton of different brands. In short, he's a cool dude. What makes him even cooler is our shared history within the OC hardcore scene and the deep threads that he ties back to being exposed to the DIY music community. We discuss the OC core, Del Taco marketing and his life as a DJ. A lot of joking in this particular episode but we go places. Enjoy!Please notice the artwork change as directly lifted from their podcast, How Long Gone. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/punk/metal band from the Northeast (specifically the Martha's Vineyard hardcore scene...which is a hilarious thing to type) and has just recently re-released their awesome EP "Somnambulists" on the re-launched Iodine Recordings. We discuss his time in the band, working in the restaurant industry and why resurrecting the band now made sense. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Hardcore Festival as well as working with the IRIM organization to get members of the Indiginous community with the music industry as a whole. His POV is very interesting and enlightening and as a hardcore kid, you love to see the hustle and work to highlight this important part of our scene. We discuss his introduction to heavy music, working to build a community and so much more. Dive in and learn a thing or two, I know I did. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 but the past few years I have gotten really into dreamy soundscapes and our guest this week creates those in spades. His name is Jamison Isaak and plays under the moniker Teen Daze. I had a sneaking suspicion that he had a connection to punk/hardcore/DIY and boy, was I right. We get in deep with his life in rural Canada, the importance of Much Music, melodic hardcore and so much more. Trust me, you'll enjoy this convo even if you aren't familiar with his music. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. He also played in bands like The Killing Flame and is gearing up to release a new LP from another one of his musical projects, Triggerman. He is also responsible for launching Trust Records, which is a great re-issue label that is making sure some seminal records don't go out of print and are widely available for all. We discuss his time on the road with bands, the legacy of OC hardcore and why he chose to start this label. Dive in and enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I love David Farrier. His documentary Tickled was 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 forward a few years later and our paths crossed when friend (and previous guest of the show, Aaron Harris from Isis) connected us over email and then, it all came together. I had to have him on the pod to discuss his love of music, connection to subcultures and film making. Listen and enjoy!Subscribe to David's Substack! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 are a great band and I had to have Dylan Baldi, the lead singer/brainchild, from Cloud Nothings to discuss many things including life in Cleveland, libraries and evolving your sound over time. Get into it! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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) and invite the vocalist, Mike Williams in for a chat. We discuss nihilism within the bands music, how his reputation sometimes precedes him and living for today. It's a great discussion and hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 conversation it's WAYYYYYY deeper than I could have ever imagined. We discuss pursuing art as a career, Ebullition Records and being a full time podcaster. Listen and learn! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Records and living life in van (and being happy about it)! Let's do this! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?) and fell in love with the band. They've subsequently released more amazing music and been active here and there when shows were a thing. Mike had been on my list for some time to have on the show, and we made it happen. We discuss his life in rural Michigan, being compared to Hot Water Music and following the flow (sounds mysterious, but it makes sense when you listen to the chat). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. We discuss him growing up in Arizona, his recovery journey through addiction and his wide ranging taste in music. Let's GOOOOO!Listen to The PunkRock MBA Podcast Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 called "Gamblers" where in she tells her story but most interestingly, speaks about her history in punk/hardcore. I reached out to her to find out more and had her come onto the show. We dove deep into a variety of topics like her putting out Spazz records, being a straight edge adult and the ethics behind horse racing. Loved this chat and I know you will too.Listen to The Punk Rock MBA podcast! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with Pete to discuss how both bands may have been a few years too "early", the trials and tribulations with the business side of music and his life as a dentist now. Enjoy!Listen to the PunkRockMBA Podcast with Finn McKenty - https://podlink.to/prmbapodcast Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 vocalist/guitarist) on the show to discuss their rise in popularity in Europe, comparing the movie/music industry and being a contrarian by nature. Listen and enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 about my obsession. We dove into his metal core roots, life in Louisiana and the DIY spirit that has permeated his life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the incredible music podcast, Lost Notes, as I knew he had connections to our beautiful DIY punk/hardcore scene. We dive in to his life in Columbus, remembering to be a fan of music (as a critic) and the process of writing. LETS GO! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 sleeves and get into being welcoming, balancing creativity with "real life" and his battle with rheumatoid arthritis. It's quite a journey, so enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 LP "When I Die, Will I Get Better" blew me away so Serena and I discuss that, the UK press, being an outsider and of course, roller coasters. Dive in and find out more about your new favorite band. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 our playlist on Spotify here! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 band, Honey (a rad metal band). We discuss how he views his musical legacy, how much it cost them to record "It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn" and being creative at all costs. Jay is a lifer and I am sure glad he's put out all of the music he has. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 plays in Ill Communication but more importantly, he is instrumental in encouraging his local scene. Andy's story may sound familiar because you most likely know someone like him, which is why I am glad to feature this discussion with him. We discuss his life as a firefighter, growing a scene and knowing your limits. Even though you may not know his bands, Andy's story will ring true to many of you. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 own records and maintain control, slow growth and the idea of turning his passion for music into an actual career. It's a deep dive into the business side of things but also an insightful look at the creative process. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to avoid cliches. He was honest and revealing, which is frankly what I want out of these conversations so...MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 very revealing. We were able to discuss punk rock guilt, navigating the highs and lows of a long music career and of course, we talk about Tony Hawk Pro Skater. Let's go! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 lasting but always stuck in my head. Jeff played drums in the band and we get to nerd out about the band and their place within the metal core world and playing 17 minute sets. Enjoy and hopefully you will find one of your new favorite bands. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 it discussing his musical identity, living in Louisville and DIY living at all costs. He's an inspiring musician that continues to push himself with all of his work. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 interesting dude and we discussed being vulnerable, the Little Rock music scene and his battle with addiction. Immediately after we started talking I felt a kinship with him and I hope you feel the same way. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's do this! We have a return guest with Chadwick Johnson from Hundredth, who just released an incredible new LP called "Somewhere Nowhere." We discuss the band as a brand, evolution in a band's sound and keeping everything very DIY. It was a great catch up discussion and enjoy the hang time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 subsequent releases. I had to bring Joseph on the show because not only do I love the band, but think that more people need to pay attention to what they are doing. Joseph and I speak about his experience being raised in an alternative religion, the Little Rock scene and ambition amongst many other things. Enjoy!Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and has an incredible eye for capturing compelling visuals. We discussed her life in Pennsylvania, imposter syndrome and how she won a contest to have her photo published on a Jones Soda bottle at age 13. This is a REALLY good episode and appreciate Danielle for her time.Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 tour stories and I get to the bottom of why he wears dreadlocks. We also discuss their new EP on Pure Noise Records that smokes. Enjoy!Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Assistant, This Ship Will Sink and more recently, Hundreds of AU and Every Scar Has A Story have been very important to my life. We discuss his life in bands, eclectic music tastes and of course "screamo." Dip in and enjoy!Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discussion with one of the founding members of Neurosis on top of his extremely compelling solo material. We discuss his profession as a teacher, preservation and unintended influence. Thank you for your years of support, I couldn't do it without you. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Story. It's a blistering EP that everyone should check out immediately. Rob has been incredibly open throughout his musical life so turning over some new leaves is what I tried to focus on and we spoke of trauma, figuring out what to do with your life and intensity. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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), serving his community through hardcore and finally, his career in live production/touring. It was a compelling discussion that I of course, urge you to check out.Support Gared O'Donnell and his battle with cancer. Donate now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 cyclical nature of music and performing live after creating something in isolation. Let me be clear, this is one of my favorite LP's of this year so you need to check it out.Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 band on the podcast. Madison and I discuss life in Delaware, straight edge and running a small business (with her amazing Candy Corpse brand). It was an absolute pleasure having her on so sit back and enjoy.Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 definitely impacted me in a deep way. He's also an incredibly prolific producer as well helping bands like Texas Is The Reason, Bane, Thrice and many more create some of their most important records. We go LONG with so many things like depression, touring Europe and being the "it" producer and the pressure that comes with it. This conversation went so incredibly well and I am proud to share it with you. Listen and enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 brain and find out more about life in Colorado, recording bands and the process of making music. It's metaphysical, it's fun and above all...a great new band you need to check out. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the idea of "being too punk to be hardcore," the music business and of course, animal rights. It's a wide ranging chat and we of course mention hockey as well. Thanks for listening!Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 independent music. We dig into life in upstate NY, big music moments and being the center of attention. Thanks for listening!Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 from Phoenix, Arizona who has been booking shows for many years and is part of the National Independent Venue Association. We discuss their campaign called #SaveOurStages and what he's learned through his years of promoting shows.Please visit Saveourstages.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 some pretty glaring omissions). Sit back, relax and enjoy!Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in this band but also with his previous band, The Receiving End of Sirens. We get deep into our mutual appreciation for nu-metal, ambition and his early touring life. A must listen!Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the UK, changing sounds within your band and larger than life musical acts. Enjoy!Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 upbringing. He's a good friend and we had a very relaxed conversation during this time at home. Emery has just released a new record as well called "White Line Fever" that you need to listen to, NOW. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 life in New Jersey, bioengineering and managing creativity. It's quite a ride that Will has been on, so I appreciate his willingness to discuss so openly. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I just can't do it this week. Please be safe and take care of yourself/everyone around you. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 rolling our sleeves up and getting as real as we did in this discussion, but here it is. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 are excited to come on the show and even more appreciative when they open themselves up as JB did. Sit back, relax and enjoy!Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to a halt, but Nick's story is compelling nonetheless. We discuss him finding his way to booking, personal taste and how that affects who he works with and the music industry at large. Sit back, relax and enjoy!Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 wear pants. Let's do this!Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 a band mate and life in England. Quite a pleasant chat and one that I hope you enjoy.Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with what the band has going on. We discuss Nick's life being raised in the suburbs, his experience being an exchange student and sticking to his DIY roots. Enjoy!Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 tech/art/metal/whatever you want to call them band. I remember trying to sign the band when I was working at Century Media Records and Jesse always had a very distinct vision for the band, which I admired. We discuss his early life, the hustle it takes to keep a band around and pursuing his creative outlets. Enjoy!Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 from The Wonder Years. I am a huge fan of his band and we got connected over email and I decided, he's perfect for the pod! We discuss aging gracefully as a band in this scene, big moments and longevity. Hope you are being safe wherever you are.Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 industry as a whole and where that could leave the insanely busy 2020 fall touring/festival schedule. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discuss his relationship with touring, the music business (and his complicated feelings on it) as well as competition between bands. As usual, it's a wide ranging conversation that I am glad we contained. Enjoy and support all of the touring bands that have recently had to cancel their upcoming tour dates for the foreseeable future. Our music community is reeling and we need to help where we can.  Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 deep with his struggles and bond over anxiety, depression and how that has affected the creation of his music and more. This conversation made me feel less alone and I hope it has the same affect on you. Thanks for listening! Gator Cases has a ton of great podcasting equipment, check it out! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discuss the business of podcasting and we get real deep on this subject. Considering I get a lot of questions about this, I figured it would be great to post this here. Thanks for listening!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 was delighted to have him on the show discussing his life in Louisville, Kentucky, the pursuit of creativity and so much more. We get real deep, so settle in and enjoy. Check out Great American Ghost and their new track, "Prison Of Hate" on Spotify. Their new LP is out now! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 topics that don't typically get covered in this show, so I really hope you enjoy it. They have a new EP out on Wiretap Records in March of 2020. Check out Great American Ghost and their new track, "Prison Of Hate" on Spotify. Their new LP is out now! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Travis Tabron who used to sing for the band Varials. We recorded this before he left the band and in this chat, you can hear a little bit of his thought process behind him leaving the band (without me even knowing it!). We also discuss the Philly hardcore scene and why recording vocals is a really terrible experience. Enjoy! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 diverse. It was such a unique energy she brought to the podcast and I appreciated it immensely. Check out Great American Ghost and their new track, "Prison Of Hate" on Spotify. Their new LP is out on February 14. Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 human being. He shares his life experience in building communities, running festivals and being kind. This is a must listen to anyone interested in the music industry at large. Check out Great American Ghost and their new track, "Altar of Snakes" on Spotify. Their new LP is out on February 14. Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. We discuss creative expression, podcasting's early days and mindfulness. Enjoy! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discuss the bands early touring days with Boys Life, Mineral and others. A real treat so listen up and enjoy. Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Field. We discuss weightlifting, writing and DIY touring. Enjoy! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and pursuing opportunities. Pull up a chair and learn a thing or two. Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 our lists. Pull up a chair and enjoy! Spotify Playlist of all our favorites from this year! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 currently gigs around with The Eulogy. He also is an incredible tattoo artist and we get into that subculture quite a bit in this chat. We also talk about the interesting experience of recording "You Don't Have To Be Blood To Be Family" with Throwdown at a hair metal "legends" studio.  Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and being a “rock star”. Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 that side of the business. INCREDIBLY fascinating stuff. Then, Aaron Gillespie from The Almost/Underoath jumps on the line and we get in DEEP with aesthetics, not being a "cool band" and anxiety. We also discuss his role as a father to his kids and so much more. Enjoy! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 hardcore and punk that very few could. We discuss Umea hardcore, finding balance in one's life and passion. He also shares some wild stories from the late 90's and the Umea hardcore scene that have to be heard. Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 bands transition away from the "Christian" moniker. We get in deep to Nashville hardcore, style changes and the longevity of some bands. Dive in! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. The best place for all of your VIP experiences at shows is with Soundrink.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with the scene at large. Mouthpiece was a huge band for my early hardcore "discovery years" so I am proud to bring this chat to you. Visit SoundRink.com to check tour dates for your favorite bands find out about some incredible and immersive VIP experiences.  Use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order from Rockabilia.com, the best merch store on the internet.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 life as a Navy brat, identity and working hard. As always, thanks for the support of the show and please share around!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Earache Records, being a "bands band" and how he played in a band with not one, but both of his brothers. Do yourself a favor and dive into this episode, you won't be bummed. PC100WORDS is the code for 15% off your order via our pals at Rockabilia. All officially licensed and the highest quality band merch you can shake a stick at. Bridge Nine Records is proud to present Spiral Heads. A killer 7" from members of MGMT, Doomriders and American Nightmare. It's like an early 80's SST band. Check it out.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 of "The Satellite Years" costing 20k to record). It was a delightful conversation and I am happy to bring it to you. Use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order at Rockabilia. Incredible company and infinite choices. Pre-order all of the cool Agnostic Front stuff that Bridge Nine has up now.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 being bad at business. He's also got one of the best jumps in hardcore, so pay attention! Bridge Nine Records has two great Agnostic Front pre-orders up now, check it out! Use the code PC100WORDS for 10% off of your order at Rockabilia. Incredible merch, reasonable prices and independently owned.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the month of North Carolina! We are taking a long look at this incredible punk/hardcore/indie scene by interviewing some of the people who have helped build it up. This week is my friend Tommy Rogers from Between the Buried and Me making a RETURN appearance on the show. We get into a ton of different things including what it means to be a "working class" band, being a fan boy and being open to change. I love him and I love this discussion. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Bridge Nine Records and their two new pre-orders from Agonstic Front. Check them out!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 forthcoming and open about all of the questions I hit him with, which in my mind...makes a great episode. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discuss what the early days of that scene was like. The episode also serves as a compendium to a previous episode that we did a few weeks ago with Scott Crouse from Earth Crisis about each of their full lengths. Shane and I get in depth with some fun EC stories and more. Listen and enjoy!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discussion about the creative process and defying expectations. Not to mention, Ceremony's new LP is incredible so check that out.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 industry. Even if you've never heard the band, you will find a lot of enjoyment in this chat.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 a deep dive into the mentality of where the band was at, their process and other fun stories that surrounded each of the LP's. The result is what you hear and honestly, blew my mind. So many incredible stories and anecdotes were shared that even the super fan of Earth Crisis will have no idea about. I call it a "Self Audit" and I hope to do this more.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 hopped on the phone one day (some dodgy cell service up in Canada) and discussed his life as a firefighter, being a reluctant frontman and the importance of obsession. Before that discussion, I have Dan Thomson from Sparrows on. They are a great hardcore band that deserves your attention. Enjoy the supersized episode!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in deep with skating as a gateway, desert life and the Army of Kids. Lance opened up a lot and I was very happy to have this conversation. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 chance to bring John on, and he did not disappoint. We get in deep with DIY culture, love of the process and defying boundaries. It's a reflective look on a very creative mind. Get 20% off your order from DripDrop, the incredible tasting drink mix to battle dehydration by using the code WORDS20. Visit Sonos to check out their incredible line of speakers to outfit your home in superior sound. Try Petreleaf, CBD products from Colorado to help your pet along with a variety of ailments. Get 10% off by using the code WORDS at checkout.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 an introvert and his life as a teacher. Fun stuff indeed! DripDrop is the best rehydration drink in the world. Don't take my word for it, try it out and get 20% off of your first order.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discussed abuse, being engaged in art and starting small. Enjoy! Battle dehydration with DripDrop and get 20% if you use the code WORDS. The best way to share music is with the Earbuds Music app. It's free so download it today!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 commit their lives to the road and how that helps them be creative. Enjoy! Visit our sponsors: Rockabilia.com - use the code PCJABBERJAW for 10% your order. PetReleaf - incredible CBD oil for your pets. Use the code WORDS for 10% off your order. DripDrop - get hydrated and use the code WORDS for 20% off.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 commodity fork in the road decisions and cult of personality. He was open, engaged and not afraid to get deep. Check out his new project called Halfway To A Hundred and help him get it funded.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 age. Enjoy! Get hydrated with DripDrop, the best tasting and fastest acting mix on the market. Use the code WORDS for 20% off of your order. Try PetReleaf for your dog or cat's ailments. Get 20% off of your order by using the code WORDS.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 vocalist from bay area rockers Culture Abuse hangs out with us for over an hour discussing positivity, life with cerebral palsy and investing in your future. I appreciated his candor and willingness to dive into all aspects of his life. Get SirriusXM outside of the car for 3 months for only $1. Sign up now!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Murphy from Counterparts, it was about dang time. We discussed mental focus, expectations and aesthetics behind the band. It was a insightful and reflective chat on how he has changed and where things stand now.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 life and of course, melodic hardcore and the passionate fanbase that exists for that style of music. Visit our partners below: Earbuds Music - the best way to share your music, period. Sonos - my favorite speakers on the planet.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 thing they could have done, life as a tattoo artist and of course the Cleveland hardcore scene. Enjoy! Get SirriusXM outside of the car for 3 months for only $1. Sign up now!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 adult, Midwest roots and accepting the space you are in. I love Chris' enthusiasm and positivity. Download the rad music sharing app Earbuds and enjoy how EASY it is to share music you love. Visit Sonos and let your life be changed by how incredible their speakers are.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 you a discussion I had with Ryan Clark, the guitarist of that band plus Demon Hunter and Training For Utopia. We dive in to discuss the proper etiquette of X'ing up at school, early band life and rabid fandom. Enjoy!  Try SirriusXM outside of the car for $1 and enjoy the best in music, talk, sports and more.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 of self reflection, careers and perception vs reality. There is a lot to learn from this conversation, so take note. Check out Earbuds Music for the best way to share your favorite music. Sonos is the only speaker system I will ever use, try it out.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the release of their demo a few years ago and I had to have Issac on the show on the release of their new EP on Pure Noise Records. We discuss straight edge, context for hardcore and how important his parents were in building the local scene. Enjoy! Try SirriusXM outside of the car for $1 and enjoy the best in music, talk, sports and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discussion that I am glad to bring you! Use Yousician and learn how to play guitar, piano and so much more. Promo code WORDS will get you 20% off your purchase.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curl Up and Die is back! One of my best friends, Mike Minnick is on the show this week to discuss the reasons why CUAD is getting back together as well as the idea of nostalgia and legacy. It's a very insightful conversation that I gained a lot of new perspective out of. Won't you join us?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discussed a ton of stuff including anger, stability and playing against the grain. Pull up a chair and enjoy the in depth discussion! Yousician is the best way to learn a musical instrument. Download the app and get 20% off by using the code WORDS at checkout. Download the Podcoin app and get paid to listen to podcasts! Get 300 bonus Podcoin's when you sign up using the code WORDS.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 had to have her on. We discuss the concept of playlisting (it's an extremely interesting and influential aspect of the music industry that doesn't get discussed very much), sexual identity and more. Trust me, even if you aren't familiar with the band you will like this discussion.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 faith, relationships on the road and being fit. A fun discussion that covered a lot of ground. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 First Step on the show. We get real deep on issues of identity, growing up in Winnipeg and running a record label. It's a wide ranging discussion and one that I was glad to have and share. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and figures from that music scene. He gets in depth with us on surreal moments, sarcasm and life as a drummer. Secondly, we have my friend Aymen from the band Holy Pinto that has a unique story in DIY music relocating from the UK to Milwaukee (?!). Enjoy the discussions!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 divided music scenes he experienced and another huge passion of his, filmmaking. I loved the perspective and experience he shared in our conversation, so check it out and enjoy!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 great conversation. He played guitar in Murder City Devils, Modest Mouse, Cold War Kids, Area 51, Death Wish Kids and more! He also creates incredible podcasts with his production company called Little Everywhere. A compelling conversation about the Seattle scene, different levels of "success" and fatherhood.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 was a very insightful chat and one I am glad to share with you!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 about them in the first place! Ray Harkins Underoath - Define The Great Line Mogwai-Mr. Beast Khoma-The Second Wave Isis-In The Absence Of Truth Fucked Up- Hidden World Agollach-Ashes Against The Grain Cult Of Luna-Somewhere Along The Highway Norma Jean-Redeemer Pelican-The Fire In Our Throats Will Beckon The Thaw Saosin-S/T Joey Cahill 1. POS – Audition  2. Lupe Fiasco - Lupe Fiasco's Food and Liquor 3. AFI – Decemberunderground 4. My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade 5. Owen - At Home With Owen 6. Underoath - Define the Great Line 7. The First Step - What We Know 8. Nas - Hip Hop Is Dead 9. Justin Timberlake - Future Sex / Love Sounds 10. NoFX - Wolves in Wolves Clothing Jeremy Bolm Converge - No Heroes  Mewithoutyou - Brother, Sister POS - Audition  The Bronx - II Kevin Devine - Put Your Ghost To Rest  Belle & Sebastian - The Life Pursuit  Tragedy - Nerve Damage  Envy - Insomniac Doze  Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur Coat Thursday - City By The Light Divided  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 hardcore scene, being confrontational and life paths. He's a great hang and I promise you will enjoy him as well. Visit Rockabilia.com and use the code PCJABBERJAW for 10% off of your order!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 teacher, unexpected outcomes and being encouraging to younger kids in the scene. We go everywhere and it was super fun. Check it out! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PCJABBERJAW for 10% off your order! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 punk/hardcore ecosystem. Listen to our reasoning for these picks and listen to the incredible band names that get revealed later in the episode. Ray Harkins Vocalist - Tim Singer from Deadguy/Kiss It Goodbye   Lead Guitar - Chris Hannah from Propagandhi  Rhythm Guitar - Jay Palumbo from Elliott  Bassist - Sergio Vega from Quicksand/Deftones  Drummer - Dave Whitte from Discordance Axis, Municipal Waste, Burnt By The Sun  Utility Player - Yannick Lorrain from His Hero Is Gone/Tragedy and Union of Uranus  Justin Smith from Graf Orlock  Guitar: Adam Nathanson from Born Against Guitar/vox: Todd Burdette from His Hero Is Gone/Tragedy Vox: Chris Colohan from Cursed/Left for Dead Drums: Bill Stevenson from Descendents  Bass: Chuck Dukowski from Black Flag Utility: Brian Baker from Minor Threat Dave Def Vox: Brendan Murphy - Counterparts/END Guitar: Michael Schleibaum - Darkest Hour Guitar: Todd Jones - Nails Bass: Craig Setari - Sick Of It All Drums: Justin Graves - A Life Once Lost Utility: B. Scot Rousse - Jud Jud Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 politically infused scene, being a “big” band and being deliberate with your time. Enjoy! Visit Wiretap Records and use the code 100WORDS for $15 off your purchase! Hit up Rockabilia for all your merch needs and use the code PCJABBERJAW for 10% off your order.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discuss community building, songwriting and mental health. I love him and his band so so much so this was a dream come true. Enjoy the discussion! Visit Wiretap Records and use the code 100WORDS for $15 dollars off your order! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PCJABBERJAW for 10% off your order!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 I had to have him back on. We discuss dad life, playing in a supergroup and touring Brazil. Trust me, don’t miss this episode.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 an interesting story and TJ is able to lay it all out for us! Enjoy and see you next year.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Check out the Spotify playlist for all of the tunes we discuss! Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to stream all of your favorite music and discovering your new favorite bands. Start trading stocks now with Robinhood! Get a free stock when you sign up today! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PCJABBERJAW to receive 15% off your order!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 including a subject that I bring up about how terrible 7 inches are. More importantly we also discuss soccer, his metal core roots and the importance of expression. It’s a wide ranging and reflective conversation we had on a Saturday morning so pull up a chair and enjoy. Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to stream all of your favorite music and discovering your new favorite bands. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discuss his philosophy on writing, how nostalgia sits in his life and the simple but crucial concept of survival. PLEASE check this episode out, it’s an important one for me.  Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to stream all of your favorite music and discovering your new favorite bands. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 about confidence, the business of being in a band and how he has viewed/dealt with hecklers over the years. It’s a fun and insightful conversation with a dude who has been involved for many years in this rad community. Enjoy!  Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to stream all of your favorite music and discovering your new favorite bands. Want a better night sleep? Try a Casper for 100 days and your life will change. DO IT UP and get $50 off with promo code WORDS  Away is the best luggage you will ever use, hands down. Let me give you $20 off your first purchase by using the code WORDS. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 that you listed to at one point, thought sucked but are actually really good. Dive in and enjoy! Ray New Bomb Turks - Nightmare Scenario  Iceburn - Firon The National - S/t Justin  TSOL - Change Today Leatherface - Mush Bruce Springsteen - Darkness on the Edge of Town Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to stream all of your favorite music and discovering your new favorite bands. Start trading stocks now with Robinhood! Get a free stock when you sign up today! Download the app, Yousician, today and start learning how to play guitar, piano and other instruments immediately! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 around Philadelphia, Krishna consciousness and using visual influences to affect art. It’s a really great chat and I urge you to check out.  Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to stream all of your favorite music and discovering your new favorite bands. Download the app, Yousician, today and start learning how to play guitar, piano and other instruments immediately! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 your own business. We also discuss his contributions to his brothers films (Mud, Take Shelter, Midnight Special etc…) and how the band has been able to remain relevant for as long as they have. I loved, loved, LOVED this discussion and I know you will as well. Enjoy!  Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to stream all of your favorite music and discovering your new favorite bands. Download the app, Yousician, today and start learning how to play guitar, piano and other instruments immediately! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 on a lot of different subjects and offer advice for bands asking if they need a manager to the conflict of separating art vs the artist and SO much more. Hope you enjoy! Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to stream all of your favorite music and discovering your new favorite bands. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 dives deep with me on this. He speaks specifically about his work with Alternative Press while he was at a company called Creative Live and worked with their award show. We get super nerdy but I hope you enjoy!  Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to stream all of your favorite music and discovering your new favorite bands. Start trading stocks now with Robinhood! Get a free stock when you sign up today! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 steps in which most bands and managers have to take in the first few years have always been incredibly interesting to me as I have lived through it and have attempted to help bands through it. Shawn has done the same to a much higher degree and he walks us through that process.  Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to stream all of your favorite music and discovering your new favorite bands. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with a band at the label that initially exposed them here in the US. Very few of us have a front row seat when a band is exploding and Wayne walks us through a lot of the intricacies of what he was doing at the label. Tons of rad details in this chat and you will undoubtedly enjoy. Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to stream all of your favorite music and discovering your new favorite bands. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and ultimately, did Silverstein ever sell more merch than the Deftones? This series is all about shedding a light on things that people are sometimes afraid to talk about and ultimately, to be specific. Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to stream all of your favorite music and discovering your new favorite bands. Want a better night sleep? Try a Casper for 100 days and your life will change. DO IT UP and get $50 off with promo code WORDS Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 him at his apartment to discuss music as therapy/comfort, what you process when you are going through an identity crisis and annoying trends in music. Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to stream all of your favorite music and discovering your new favorite bands. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 their slow but gradual growth and Donovan has a very compelling back story. We discuss his multicultural upbringing, his battles with addiction and the very act of singing and drumming without verging into horrible stereotypical questions. Dive in! Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to stream all of your favorite music and discovering your new favorite bands. Let me buy you dinner with Green Chef! Incredible food delivered right to your door. Get $50 off your first box with the code WORDS now! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 be releasing some pretty cool stuff. We get in depth with being technical for technical sake, what it means to be a gear head and the realities of the music industry. It’s a very comprehensive look at all things about making a living as a musician and more. Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to stream all of your favorite music and discovering your new favorite bands. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 about his formative years in playing drums, difficult decisions that Isis had to make over the years in regards to tours/business and his life after Isis in scoring/composing for films and other visual arts. It’s a wide ranging discussion that reveals a lot of info even a super dork like me didn’t know. Pull up a chair and enjoy! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Neck Deep and As It Is but also has a long history in PR as well as playing in bands himself. He has a very interesting career and one that I think many of you can learn from. Not to mention, he’s an incredibly great human to boot. Listen and learn! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, takes a very dark turn and she discusses her substance abuse issues and her admission into a “rehab clinic” that essential, acts like a cult. It’s an incredibly powerful story and one that I was really appreciative for her sharing here. You must listen to this week, no joke it’s one of my favorite chats I have done to date. Reply All “Pain Funnel” Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and all around the internet. Essentially, he’s an archivist for all of your favorite punk/hardcore/metal bands. We discuss trolling, his passion for documenting bands and living in between two worlds. It’s a real insightful conversation that I am stoked to share. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 things to say. We talk a lot about South Florida, building communities and her life as being a teacher. Beat the heat, stay inside and listen to this episode. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 lingered in my life in music and he has led a very interesting life dedicating himself to his craft in the arts. His unrelenting work ethic and focus I always admired so he was a perfect guest to have on the show! Dig in! Want a better night sleep? Try a Casper for 100 days and your life will change. DO IT UP and get $50 off with promo code WORDS Away is the best luggage you will ever use, hands down. Let me give you $20 off your first purchase by using the code WORDS. Mack Weldon is the most comfortable clothing I’ve worn, period. Get $20 off by using the code WORDS. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the band Late Bloomer on the show to discuss 8 records that need your attention. Find your new favorite record in this list and enjoy! RAY Torn Apart “Nothing Is Permanent” Focal Point “Suffering of the Masses” Excessive Force “In Your Blood” Curl Up and Die “Unfortunately We Are Not Robots” JOSH Burnt By the Sun “Perfect is the Enemy of the Good” Premonitions of War “Left in Kowloon” A Perfect Murder “Cease to Suffer” Martyr AD “On Earth As It Is in Hell” Mack Weldon is the most comfortable clothing I’ve worn, period. Get $20 off by using the code WORDS. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 released their debut EP on Triple Crown Records (and it’s really good). She’s an incredibly compelling guest and we discuss tons of stuff like competition, building communities and the word “hella” in the Northern California eco-system. In all seriousness, we discuss some pretty important things and I’d love for you to come listen. Mack Weldon is the most comfortable clothing I’ve worn, period. Get $20 off by using the code WORDS. WeTransfer is the only way you should ever send large files, for free. The best, plain and simple. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 wanted him on the show for quite some time and was excited that we finally made it happen. We talk about BMX riding (and if it is still considered lame by skate culture), poetry and unsustainable touring. It’s a glorious chat and you must listen! WeTransfer is the only way you should ever send large files, for free. The best, plain and simple. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Wounds and much more. We talk in depth about his life in the Chicago suburbs, being politically active and engaged as well as the notion of playing in a “full time” band. Enjoy! Sound of Vinyl is the best record store you haven’t visited yet. Sign up for their text service and get $5 off your first record. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. The reason I say convince is that Jason hasn’t had the best experiences with press, but fortunately this was a walk in the park. We discuss his upbringing in Minneapolis, his time in Further Seems Forever and public vs private life. I really dug this chat so, DIG IN! Sound of Vinyl is the best record store you haven’t visited yet. Sign up for their text service and get $5 off your first record. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 finished his first feature length film called The Icarus Line Must Die which is an incredible piece of work combining the LA punk scene and a film noir look at life in a band. He also directed many music videos that you have probably seen from bands like Planes Mistaken For Stars, Brazil and more. It’s a fascinating discussion of creating art in 2018 and beyond. Dive in and enjoy! Sound of Vinyl is the best record store you haven’t visited yet. Sign up for their text service and get $5 off your first record. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 has helped the band last longer, the tragedy that has molded this new LP and of all things, Sugar Ray (!?). I love this band and you should jump on board now. Sound of Vinyl is the best record store you haven’t visited yet. Sign up for their text service and get $5 off your first record. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Disgraceland and vocalist for Cast Iron Hike, is on the show this week. We dive into his past with Cast Iron Hike, his unconventional vocal style, creative pursuits and of course podcasts! Sound of Vinyl is the best record store you haven’t visited yet. Sign up for their text service and get $5 off your first record. Want a better night sleep? Try a Casper for 100 days and your life will change. DO IT UP and get $50 off with promo code WORDS Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 industry from management, booking, PR and more. We have a in depth chat about street punk, some behind the scenes music industry talk and how hustle plays an important role in her development. Enjoy this pleasant chat! Let me buy you dinner and get $30 off your first order with Hello Fresh. I love their meals and you will too. Use promo code WORDS30. Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 show. We discuss the intersection of faith and music, emotions and navigating the music industry. Even if you have NO idea who she is, trust me and get onboard with this conversation and her music. Get THE BEST coffee with Bones Coffee and use the code 100WORDS for 20% off your entire order. This stuff is THE BEST. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 experienced on Warped Tour, trying to have a meaningful impact and part time band life. Get THE BEST coffee with Bones Coffee and use the code 100WORDS for 20% off your entire order. This stuff is THE BEST. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 of her son, getting into weird independent music. I also thought it’d be interesting to speak to my 7 year old son and his passion for music. I think it’s a very interesting juxtaposition of how, generationally speaking, music has played a part in different people’s lives. Dive in and hear some crazy stories of The Beatles, Elvis and more! Get THE BEST coffee with Bones Coffee and use the code 100WORDS for 20% off your entire order. This stuff is THE BEST. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discuss her upbringing in the Los Angeles area, punk rock and of course we get in depth with photography and her rad traveling photo exhibition called To The Front. Listen and learn! Away is the best luggage you will ever use, hands down. Let me give you $20 off your first purchase by using the code WORDS. Get THE BEST coffee with Bones Coffee and use the code 100WORDS for 20% off your entire order. This stuff is THE BEST. The best way to take care of yourself is with HIMS. Get your first month for $5 and you’ll thank me later. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!), addiction and the struggles of growing up in public. Spencer doesn’t pull any punches with his interviews and this is no exception. Get THE BEST coffee with Bones Coffee and use the code 100WORDS for 20% off your entire order. This stuff is THE BEST. Transfer files the right way, with WeTransfer If you want to get your marketing game ON POINT, sign up for this great class done by two previous guests of the show. I love it and you will too. Change your life with So Delicious Ice Cream. They have 5 new flavors (including Cold Brew Coffee!) so get educated. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the road in December in Canada. We are releasing a new EP next week on Other People Records and while this is a little self-promotional of me, I think it was a very insightful chat with my friends about why music is important, what it means to stay involved in independent music and other memories. Dive in and join us on tour! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 what life is like touring as a grown adult. We went to places I haven’t gone in this show (which I know, sounds like a cliché but I promise it’s true) and it was great! Dive in! /a> Transfer files the right way, with WeTransfer If you want to get your marketing game ON POINT, sign up for this great class done by two previous guests of the show. I love it and you will too. Change your life with So Delicious Ice Cream. They have 5 new flavors (including Cold Brew Coffee!) so get educated. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 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 touring days, making friends in the music world, depression and being the odd man out. I adored this discussion and I hope you will too. Transfer files the right way, with WeTransfer If you want to get your marketing game ON POINT, sign up for this great class done by two previous guests of the show. I love it and you will too. Change your life with So Delicious Almond Milk w/ Cashew! No joke, best almond milk in the game. Get educated. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 show this week. He is the vocalist for recently reunited and original “screamo” legends Page 99 (or otherwise known as Pg. 99). We dive deep into the intricacies of navigating the reunion show world, empathy and being intentionally unconventional. It’s a long one so settle in and enjoy the nuggets of wisdom that are contained within. Transfer files the right way, with WeTransfer The best way to take care of yourself is with HIMS. Get your first month for $5 and you’ll thank me later. Want a better night sleep? Try a Casper for 100 days and your life will change. DO IT UP If you want to get your marketing game ON POINT, sign up for this great class done by two previous guests of the show. I love it and you will too. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 professional musician and the highs/lows of touring. It’s a very insightful chat from a person who has experienced all that punk and hardcore can give you. Listen and learn. Let me buy you dinner and get $30 off your first order with Hello Fresh. I love their meals and you will too. Use promo code WORDS30. Get yourself the tools you need with Acer’s new laptop, the Swift 5. Get 10% off by using the code 100WORDS plus free shipping! Change your life with So Delicious Almond Milk w/ Cashew! No joke, best almond milk in the game. Get educated. URM Academy is the best online school for anything production related! You must try it out!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show!Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the topics of confidence, health issues and learning from past mistakes. It’s a fun chat! Get yourself the tools you need with Acer’s new laptop, the Swift 5. Get 10% off by using the code 100WORDS plus free shipping! Change your life with So Delicious Almond Milk w/ Cashew! No joke, best almond milk in the game. Get educated. URM Academy is the best online school for anything production related! You must try it out! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 we feel may be slightly overlooked and talk about why they are important to us. We also discuss interviewing tactics and why we both love context. Enjoy the deep dive and hopefully you find a new band or two that you can revisit. Bands discussed: Guyver One Acrid Assuck Monster X C.R. S.O.B. Let me buy you dinner and get $30 off your first order with Hello Fresh. I love their meals and you will too. Use promo code WORDS30. Get 15% off by using the code PCJABBERJAW. Visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL! URM Academy is the best online school for anything production related! You must try it out! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 drumming as an art form, performance and punk ethos. He shares some incredible stories of how long he’s worked in his bands and also his Guitar Center National Drum-Off win. Dive in! The best way to take care of yourself is with HIMS. Get your first month for $5 and you’ll thank me later. Get 15% off by using the code PCJABBERJAW. Visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL! URM Academy is the best online school for anything production related! You must try it out! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 are insane), empathy and their longevity as a band. I know I say this every week, but this chat is deep and enlightening. I learned a lot and I hope you do as well. Get 15% off by using the code PCJABBERJAW. Visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL! Sign up for Sell It Without Selling Out, an incredible online learning experience from Finn McKenty and Matt Halperin (from Periphery) Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and this is what transpired. We discussed positivity, business moves and the online teaching program that he helps build with URM. It’s a great and wide ranging chat. Let’s dive in and enjoy! Get 15% off by using the code PC100WORDSORLESS. Visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL!Sign up for Sell It Without Selling Out, an incredible online learning experience from Finn McKenty and Matt Halperin (from Periphery)Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show!Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Philly music scene at large. His bands are awesome and we had a very fun discussion! Get 15% off by using the code PC100WORDSORLESS. Visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL! Use the code WORDS to get $20 off your next concert/sporting event with SeatGeek. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 292 - Three times you say? My friend Buddy Nielsen from Senses Fail comes on the show to chat about his new record called “If There Is Light, It Will Find You” coming out soon on Pure Noise Records as well as his new life in Arizona and being a father. We get deep on mortality, the impact of art and more. Like all conversations with Buddy, they are deep and insightful. Dive in and enjoy! Get 15% off by using the code PC100WORDSORLESS. Visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL! The ONLY website you need to look at for booking vacation rentals is Tripping.com.The best suitcase you will EVER own. Our friends at Away want to give you $20 off your purchase. Try it for 100 days and if you don’t like it, they will give you a full refund.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show!Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 some records that you forgot about or find out about a new band. ENJOY! Use the code WORDS to get $20 off your next concert/sporting event with SeatGeek. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. Get 15% off by using the code PC100WORDSORLESS. Visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Thread. They are a severely underrated post-hardcore band from Vancouver, BC and do yourself a favor and look them up. We discuss the city of Vancouver, unrealized potential and the music biz. Use the code WORDS to get $20 off your next concert/sporting event with SeatGeek. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. Get 15% off by using the code PC100WORDSORLESS. Visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 early life playing in Coalesce. I’d consider myself pretty knowledgable about the bands he’s played in, but there are details that blew my mind during this chat. Want a better night sleep? Try a Casper for 100 days and your life will change. DO IT UP Get 15% off by using the code PC100WORDSORLESS. Visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 music that has been prolific and tumultuous. We get in DEEP with his chaotic upbringing, life in jail and ultimately, finding value in yourself. Enjoy! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 music business and being open minded. I had such a positive conversation with him that I figured, what better way to ring in the new year on this front. Enjoy! Get 15% off by using the code PC100WORDSORLESS. Visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL! The ONLY website you need to look at for booking vacation rentals is Tripping.com. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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’s like to grow up with a twin brother in the high deserts of California. DO IT UP! Get 15% off by using the code PC100WORDSORLESS. Visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL! Want a better night sleep? Try a Casper for 100 days and your life will change. DO IT UP Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Sit back and enjoy! Storyworth is the best gift you can give all season to a family member with great stories. Get $20 off by visiting this link! If you love Magazines but can’t stand wasting money on needless subscriptions, try Texture! This app gives you access to over 200+ magazines and is incredible! Get 15% off by using the code PC100WORDSORLESS. Visit Rockabillia.com and find the best OFFICIALLY LICENSED band merch around! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 writing as a profession, the process of making a book and the importance of context. A really interesting dive into the literary world and how it collides with our independent subculture. Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Get your good band merch at one place, visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 under the radar. Even if you have NO idea who he is or his music, it’s an incredibly insightful conversation to delight anyone who is creating art. DIVE IN AND ENJOY! If you love Magazines but can’t stand wasting money on needless subscriptions, try Texture! This app gives you access to over 200+ magazines and is incredible! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Get your good band merch at one place, visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 moments with The Album Leaf and how the DIY mentality still sticks with him today. I can’t stress enough how you have to listen to The Album Leaf and Tristeza. If you love Magazines but can’t stand wasting money on needless subscriptions, try Texture! This app gives you access to over 200+ magazines and is incredible!Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Get your good band merch at one place, visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 of being bullied and the process of finding yourself. I don’t want to bury the lead but the final 20 minutes of this podcast are incredible. Enjoy! I love movies and Mubi is the best streaming site I have ever seen. Dive in and enjoy a 30 day trial, FOR FREE Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Get your good band merch at one place, visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 moments with the band. Download, enjoy and mosh! I love movies and Mubi is the best streaming site I have ever seen. Dive in and enjoy a 30 day trial, FOR FREE Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 God, Speak and Destroy & PopCurse). He’s also the vocalist for an incredible hardcore band from the 90’s/early 2000’s called Burn It Down. We get in deep with what it’s like to work with friends, his midwest upbringing and credibility. Enjoy! I love movies and Mubi is the best streaming site I have ever seen. Dive in and enjoy a 30 day trial, FOR FREEGet $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh by using the promo code WORDS30.If you love Magazines but can’t stand wasting money on needless subscriptions, try Texture! This app gives you access to over 200+ magazines and is incredible!Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, rural vs city life and anthems. We get a little emotional in the middle of the show, so don’t mind us. Enjoy the listen! I love movies and Mubi is the best streaming site I have ever seen. Dive in and enjoy a 30 day trial, FOR FREEAudible is THE best source for audio entertainment. Listen for free with a 30 day trial ON ME!Want a better night sleep? Try a Casper for 100 days and your life will change. DO IT UP Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 attention to what they have going on. We discuss life in the suburbs of Philly, representation within independent music and being intentional with your actions. Enjoy! I love movies and Mubi is the best streaming site I have ever seen. Dive in and enjoy a 30 day trial, FOR FREE Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 that intensity. It was a really enlightening and insightful talk about all things NYC, the value of silence and life around the music business. Listen and enjoy! I love movies and Mubi is the best streaming site I have ever seen. Dive in and enjoy a 30 day trial, FOR FREE Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 “success” and technicality. It was a wide ranging chat that felt like we were old buds, even though we just had met. Enjoy! Get the best sleep you’ve EVER had on a new Casper. Enter the code WORDS for $50 off any new mattress.Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 best friends, Joey Cahill from 6131 Records to discuss early 2000’s hardcore. We focused on bands that could be loosely defined as “traditional” hardcore and not specifically metal core that was so pervasive at that time. Listen in and hopefully you will find a gem or two that you haven’t listened to for awhile or even know about in the first place! Use the code WORDS for 50% off an incredible smile with Smile Direct Club!Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 podcasting, spirituality and the dogma attached to it. Really fun stuff that I am happy we were able to hit on. I HIGHLY suggest you listen to this week, whether you are a fan of MXPX or not. Jump in! Use the code WORDS for 50% off an incredible smile with Smile Direct Club!Get $30 off your first delivery of incredible food from Hello Fresh by using the code WORDS30 at checkout. Eat and be merry!Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. It's a real fun discussion that I thought you'd enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Excel grids. You should absolutely own the new Less Art LP, so hop on that! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 of pop/rock band Versa Emerge in the early 2000’s at an early age, but ran into a wall and has now taken a more nuanced view of creativity and playing music in her band Neaux. It’s a really eye-opening episode that I hope you dive deep into! Pre-order the Neaux record called “Chain Up The Sun” from our buds at The Native Sound!Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and we got to chat with him about Dad life, what it’s like to write a book and being in prison. For a guy that’s done a million interviews over his life, he was incredibly open and honest about all aspects of his life. A real treat! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 particular town, what it’s like to be on the hustle for 10+ years and a deep dive into faith and one’s ability to question their beliefs. Be safe out there everyone.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to the airport. We get into politics, art as commerce and weird vocals. We definitely go to places I haven’t on this show before, so listen up! Simple Mobile is your perfect sidekick for all your summer adventures!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 as a human being, playing a different style of music and the early years of playing in bands. It’s a very open and honest discussion that I was glad to have with him while he was on his tour bus. LISTEN AND LEARN! Simple Mobile is your perfect sidekick for all your summer adventures!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 dispelling rumors (that I bring up!), living the life of music and the business behind music. The band has been through it all and Brett is definitely game to be incredibly transparent with his experience. Hope you dig! Simple Mobile is your perfect sidekick for all your summer adventures!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 extremely musically talented, he’s a great dude to boot. We hung at his apartment one afternoon and discussed his early upbringing, life on a farm and ego. It’s a wide ranging discussion that I am very happy to share with you! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, this dude has done a million interviews but he was more than willing to go down roads that he hadn’t before and we got in depth about playing in high pressure situations, being a dad and finding stillness. It’s a great look inside of the mind of a person who shows up to work every day behind his drum kit. Use the code WORDS for 50% off an incredible smile with Smile Direct Club!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 experienced before. We discuss Web 2.0 culture, music discovery and journalism (as he spent some time at NPR prior to this). Enjoy! Immerse yourself in awesome with Audible. Get a free audiobook w/ a 30 day trial today!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the early 2000’s called Sink With Cali. We dove headfirst into teaching, the in’s and out’s of running a music festival and speaking your mind. It’s a really interesting insight to a person in the middle of people having strong opinions about who he is as a person. I loved the chat and hope you will to. The best suitcase you will EVER own. Our friends at Away want to give you $20 off your purchase. Try it for 100 days and if you don’t like it, they will give you a full refund.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 unleash the awesome conversation with Mat Kerekes from Citizen. We get SUPER nerdy about video games, online criticism and his relationship with touring. Pull up a chair and hang out for a bit. Step your wardrobe up by getting AMAZING clothes, underwear and more with Mack Weldon. Real talk, the best in the game. Get 20% off by using the code WORDS at checkout. Go into Binge Mode with Audible and get $50 off their gold membership!Pre-Order the new Conveyer entitled NO FUTURE today!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 related to independent and are still making some of their most vital music in their career while never sticking to one formula. Buzz and I go deep on his love for golf, politics and mainstream thought. He’s a character and in this conversation it really shines through. br>Step your wardrobe up by getting AMAZING clothes, underwear and more with Mack Weldon. Real talk, the best in the game. Get 20% off by using the code WORDS at checkout.br>Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 all time, Chris Colohan. He sings in the band Sect and owns the incredible company, Vegan Magic. He previously sang for the bands Cursed, Left For Dead, Burning Love, Countdown to Oblivion and more. He’s basically the realest of the real dudes you can ever meet. It had been a few years since our last chat, so I decided to celebrate and have him on the show. We get deep on what it’s like to run a business, the Southern Ontario hardcore scene and principles. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Step your wardrobe up by getting AMAZING clothes, underwear and more with Mack Weldon. Real talk, the best in the game. Get 20% off by using the code WORDS at checkout. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 was active in and around the Orange County hardcore scene is an understatement. Him and I hung out one evening at his house, had coffee in his backyard and this is what happened. Get a free audio book with a 30 day trial from our good friends at Audible!Pre-Order the new Conveyer entitled NO FUTURE today!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Louisville music, popularity and education and the importance of it. Many people have an opinion on this band, let this conversation guide you and give more context for where these young upstarts are coming from! Pre-Order the new Conveyer entitled NO FUTURE today!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 contributing member of Francis & The Lights and we go deep into music listening habits, journalism and weed (which is a subject that I have no existing knowledge of but am really interested in the subculture). I loved this chat and hope you do as well. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 he tries to create as well as his lack of business acumen. He really is the epitome of hard work and an artist. I loved this conversation and so will you. Treat your Mom this holiday with AMAZING flowers, a free vase and candy with Bloom That!Who doesn’t want a better smile? Work with SmileDirectClub and you can feel better about your smile and save a ton of $$$! by using the promo code WORDSUse our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 about depression, musical naivety and spirituality. I love everything about this episode so join us, won’t you? Treat your Mom this holiday with AMAZING flowers, a free vase and candy with Bloom That!Who needs an excuse to eat sorbet? I don’t so eat up and enjoy Talenti!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and education. It’s a rad discussion that treads on topics we don’t get the chance to explore on the show very much. Listen and learn! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 her involvement in all of those bands, her early life dealing with tragedy and the medical field. You also get the added bonus of hanging out with her dogs on microphone as well. This conversation is part of our ongoing focus of women in independent music which will come to a close next week, but until then ENJOY! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 bands like Citizen, Real Friends, Superheaven and many more. She’s been in the game for awhile and we had a great conversation about all things in and around the music industry, booking bands and choosing your own path. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the show Sara Taylor, who is the vocalist for industrial duo Youth Code. We discuss her upbringing in Hawaii, the life of a road crew and being a goth kid. It’s a breezy and insightful discussion that I am happy to bring to you. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, about the beauty that is skate punk and some bands that are often overlooked in the genera. Hope you find some undiscovered gems in here! Bands/Songs played in the episodeMillencolin - “No Cigar”Diesel Boy - “Titty Twister”Guns N Wankers “Skin Deep”Bigwig - “Dent”Hi Standard “California Dreaming”Rufio - “In My Eyes”Straight Faced “Show Me Your Gun”Donuts N Glory Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 upbringing in Long Island, being bullied and we get to the bottom of the band signing to Drive Thru Records…or did they? Do the damn thing and listen up to this rad, wide-ranging interview. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 journey to where he is at now. A true definition of a lifer and I am stoked to have him on the show. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 dive into his life in the suburbs, his early touring life and preconceived notions about the differences between the punk and hardcore scene. Their new LP, “After The Party” is one of my favorites of this year and it deserves your attention. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 it in music, intimacy at shows and the secret behind being in a band (spoiler alert: hustle). Frankly, this was a nice and relaxing chat that I didn’t expect to have with Kevin but I am sure glad I did. Enjoy! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 between myself and Casey Aylward from Astronoid/Vatnett Viskar. We get in depth on what it’s like to be a mid-level touring band, the promise of a bright future and tour life in general. Love it! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Joykiller. We hung out in his haunted house (for real!) and we discussed his life in and out of punk, how he remains engaged and never growing tired of finding new avenues of self-expression. We go deep into all areas of his life so strap in and enjoy! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 together when I was at Century Media Records. He also manages a ton of bands including Black Veil Brides and hosts his own podcast called MANAGEMETAL that I urge you to check out. In any event, we discuss surreal “rock” moments, playing as a hired fun and determination. He’s got a great attitude and I loved having this discussion. Enjoy! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and we really got into it. We spoke about living and growing up in New York City (the REAL city), his bands horrific van accident and diverse musical influences. He’s an incredibly compelling individual and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Christian music substitutes, the balance between tour and “real” life back at home and the life of a mid-level band. Please relax for a moment with me while we all distract ourselves from the nightmare onslaught of news. Enjoy! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. He plays in a rock band called Bear Hands (and a killer solo project called Rubbing Alcohol) and once upon a time, played in a melodic hardcore band called In Pieces. We talk the strange experience of playing radio festivals, playing in the indie rock world and drinking. It’s a frank and honest discussion of all things being in a band and I loved it. Have fun! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in the late 90’s and early 2000’s that were doing something slightly unconventional in combining atmospheric rock with melodic hardcore and pulled it off with great affect. Dive in and enjoy! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Baseball has grown and metal-core. It was quite an in depth and introspective conversation that surprised me in many places, so I hope it does the same for you. Get $35 off your first delivery of incredible food from Hello Fresh by using the code WORDS at checkout. Eat and be merry!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 band Departures. They put out one of my favorite records of last year and I was delighted to speak to him. We talk about life in Scotland, his love for musicals and his feelings on Brexit to a dumb american (me). Pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and lets dive in! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, Joey Cahill (6131 Records) and Jeremy Bolm (Touche Amore) talk about the best music, movies and podcasts. Ray Harkins: 1. Daughter - Not To Disappear 2. Touche Amore - Stage Four 3. Tycho - Epoch 4. Stranger Things Soundtrack V.1 & V.2 5. Departures - Death Touches Us, From The Moment We Begin To Love 6. Moose Blood - Blush 7. Chance the Rapper - Coloring Book 8. Bon Iver - 22, A Million 9. Nothing - Tired of Tomorrow 10. Wojciech Golczewski - End of Transmission Jeremy Bolm: 1. Leonard Cohen - You Want It Darker 2. Culture Abuse - Peach 3. Conor Oberst - Ruminations 4. Angel Olsen - My Woman 5. Nothing - Tired of Tomorrow 6. Angel Du$t - Rock The Fuck On Forever 7. Sun Kil Moon / Jesu 8. John K Samson - Winter Wheat 9. Deftones - Gore 10. Planes Mistaken For Stars - Prey Joey Cahill: 1. Dmas - Hills End 2. Lapsley - Long Way Home 3. Touche Amore - Stage Four 4. Pup - The Dream Is Over 5. Panic! At the disco - Death of a Bachelor 6. Bon Iver - 22, a Million 7. Conor Oberst - Ruminations 8. Jimmy eat world - Integrity Blues 9. Tribe Called Quest - We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service 10. Minor Victories - s/t Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, RaceTraitor and many more jumps on Skype with me one afternoon to discuss SO many things including but not limited to dealing with fame, friends as family and radical politics. It’s a wide ranging discussion that even uncovers a rumor that had been floating around since 2008 and we finally have it confirmed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with him about drums, how he collaborates with people and why a huge drum kit is a pain in the ass. Get $30 off your first massage with Soothe by using the code WORDS at checkout. Relax for once!Get rad socks from Sock Club as a gift for you, or yourself! 15% off using the code WORDS.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. It’s an uplifting chat and I am glad you are “tuning in”. Please have a safe holiday and don’t eat turkey! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, growing older and DIY culture. It’s wide ranging, positive and thoughtful which is something that I know we all need at this point. Also, you can hear about my personal struggles going on in my life currently. Please keep me and my family in your thoughts/prayers moving forward as we absolutely need it. Attend Berklee School of Music online and get knowledgeable about the music business, performing and more!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Say Anything and Two Tounges and we go DEEP on mental health, religion and comics. Strap in and get ready! Attend Berklee School of Music online and get knowledgeable about the music business, performing and more!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 life as a wrestler in and out of the “big leagues”, entertaining and tour life. He’s an incredible guy with some great stories. Please enjoy and discover the amazing world of indie wrestling. Get 3 free meals on me! Try out the amazing meal delivery service, Sun Basket. Organic and good for you!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 together an incredible documentary about his close friends in Misery Signals entitled, “Yesterday Was Everything”. It’s truly a special look at not only that band but how people’s lives are profoundly impacted by music. We also discuss early tour life and the importance of nostalgia. Dive in and enjoy! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 like to truly live in the moment, records as chapters in one’s life and anxiety. It was deep, metaphysical and introspective. Please consume and enjoy. Get 20% off your first order at the rad Criquet Shirts by using the promo code WORDS! Look good all day long!Tommy John underwear, shirts and socks are straight up, the best. Get 20% off now by using the code 100WORDSUse our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discussion we spoke of his experience with Salt Lake City, the influence of religion and subculture. A real insightful chat, so please enjoy! Get 3 free meals on me! Try out the amazing meal delivery service, Sun Basket. Organic and good for you!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 another seminal hardcore band, Youth of Today. Mike opens up to me about stepping away from hardcore, rumors and finding family. It’s a deeply personal look at a man who’s life was changed by many aspects of this scene we hold dear. br>Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 The Miracle of 86. He’s incredibly thoughtful and I loved every moment of this conversation. We discussed radical ideas, the business of music and transitions. Really compelling stuff so dive in and learn a thing or two. Check out Holy Pinto and their incredible full length called “Congratulations”.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 from a musical family and evolving as a person. She’s incredibly insightful, the bands she’s played in are all incredible…what more could you want? Sit back, relax and enjoy this lengthy conversation. Consider being a Bone Marrow donor, like me. Join the registry today.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, one of those guests came to fruition and I am so glad to bring it to you. George Hirsch from Harm Wülf/Blacklisted spoke to me for about an hour on everything from conflict on tour to motivation and being vulnerable. I didn’t honestly expect George to be so forthcoming with his answers but he was an incredible guest and I can’t thank him enough for it. Consider being a Bone Marrow donor, like me. Join the registry today.Get 3 free meals on me! Try out the amazing meal delivery service, Sun Basket. Organic and good for you!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show!   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 requested guests on social media and finally, we have him on. We have a wide ranging discussion about internet culture, context and racist music. No stone is unturned in this chat and we hardly address any of the questions I prepared for him, but the conversation was incredible nonetheless. Consider being a Bone Marrow donor, like me. Join the registry today.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 (at any cost) and never being comfortable. It’s a very introspective and revealing look at a person who has been doing this for quite some time. I love Norma Jean and hopefully you will after this chat (if you already don’t). Consider being a Bone Marrow donor, like me. Join the registry today.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the best punk bands around today and potentially of all time. Greg opens up to us about his life in and around New Jersey, the major label rush of the 90’s as well as his “kid music” project with his wife Play Date. It’s always refreshing to know that no matter how long you’ve been doing something, you can still be enthusiastic about the future and Greg is a shining example of that. Consider being a Bone Marrow donor, like me. Join the registry today.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 life Tom had inside of him and frankly, how much I loved the guy. Please listen, enjoy and tell someone close to you that you love them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 built his life around it. We discuss how he was attached to one of the most traumatic events in my life, mischief and the grind of tour. James came ready to share and because of that, we have an incredible conversation. Consider being a Bone Marrow donor, like me. Join the registry today.Try Soylent today and get 50% off of your first case, with a subscription. It’s the complete meal, in a bottle.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 of crust legends From Ashes Rise. We discuss his process of recording and mastering, the concept of “selling out” and being raised in the bible belt. Brad was very gracious with his time and I am proud to bring you this conversation. Dig in and enjoy! Consider being a Bone Marrow donor, like me. Join the registry today.Try Soylent today and get 50% off of your first case, with a subscription. It’s the complete meal, in a bottle.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 “success” and the expectations that come with it as well as the connection to the real world when you are off tour and not living the day to day existence in the band. It’s a shorter chat, but definitely worth your time. Consider being a Bone Marrow donor, like me. Join the registry today.Try Soylent today and get 50% off of your first case, with a subscription. It’s the complete meal, in a bottle.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 City. His program takes stories written by kids and turns them into stage shows/radio plays. Lee also has a history within independent music and was influenced heavily by the DIY emo/punk scene. It’s what I like to call one of my favorite “secret punk” episodes in which a person who isn’t necessarily doing anything that you’d immediately define as punk, but under the surface is completely punk. We discuss how his life was changed by Jon Stewart (yes, THE John Stewart), making art for kids and the DIY mentality. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 is beautiful, haunting and trance inducing. After getting to know him a bit, I knew he’d be a great guest for the show and he did not disappoint. We speak in depth about solitude, computer science and the creative process. I urge you to listen to this episode as we go down roads that I think many people would be able to relate with. Enjoy! Listen to the best summer playlist couresty of Amazon Prime Music!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 afternoon and had a great discussion about the Atlanta hardcore scene, the process of being a teacher and frankly, why independent music is the best. While I am sad the band is no longer, they left a great legacy in their recorded music. Listen and enjoy! Get your FREE credit report from your friends at Credit Karma TODAY.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 upbringing in the UK, factory work (seriously) and being thankful. I love him and his band and hope that you do to after this conversation. Try three meals FREE with Blue Apron. It’s simply a better way to cook. Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 his house one morning in Seattle and we discussed why he still cares about hardcore, dedication and nostalgia. His son makes a special guest appearance and it was a very fun chat. Try two meals FREE with Blue Apron. It’s simply a better way to cook.SeatGeek is the best place to buy tickets online. Download the app and use the code WORDS for a $20 rebate off of your first purchase.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Movielife & I Am The Avalanche but also has an incredibly prolific solo output as well. We discussed Long Island hardcore, corporate songwriting and the early touring years of his life. As Vinnie states towards the end of the show, “Memory lane is a good place to visit”. Try two meals FREE with Blue Apron. It’s simply a better way to cook.SeatGeek is the best place to buy tickets online. Download the app and use the code WORDS for a $20 rebate off of your first purchase. Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 hop in the bands tour bus and pick his brain about anxiety, showing your roots and ultimately finding comfort. It’s a very special conversation that I am pleased to bring you. Try two meals FREE with Blue Apron. It’s simply a better way to cook.SeatGeek is the best place to buy tickets online. Download the app and use the code WORDS for a $20 rebate off of your first purchase.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 band. As you can hear from the chat, her and I have known about each other for awhile but finally were able to connect for this great discussion. We dive into the French/Canadian music scene, alt-rock beginnings and what it’s like to manage models (!). A wide variety of topics that I am happy to bring you. SeatGeek is the best place to buy tickets online. Download the app and use the code WORDS for a $20 rebate off of your first purchase.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 band is so rooted in speaking about politics and politically charged issues as well as being professional and not coming off like a needy band when asking for help. It’s a really inspiring chat for a band that has been working for a long time to make an impact.SeatGeek is the best place to buy tickets online. Download the app and use the code WORDS for a $20 rebate off of your first purchase.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 have had an excuse to talk to Daryl if it wasn’t for this podcast but we discuss many incredible things like the formation of the band, the days where the band was courted by major labels and the evolution of the bands sound. It’s a lengthy conversation but well worth your time. Please spread the word on this show and tell your friends about it. I want to make this one of the largest episodes in the shows history. Thanks for listening all of these years, I really appreciate all of you. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, basketball. If you are looking for a discussion of independent music you will have to look elsewhere this week. Benny and I discuss how we both got into basketball, the current NBA playoffs, the upcoming draft and some quick “emotional response” questions I wanted to ask. I had a lot of fun with this and hope you enjoy this slight diversion from the norm. Next week, is our 4 year anniversary and I am incredibly excited about that. Have a good week! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Vans Warped Tour (which is insane), freestyle rap being a parlor trick and rave culture in the 90’s. It’s a bit of a different discussion than the show typically has, but a very engaging and interesting one. Check out his new LP on Side One Dummy called Cut The Body Loose as it is really, REALLY good. Enjoy! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Texas and Ignite the Will and one of the smartest people I know. He knows how to tell a story and that’s exactly why he’s on the show this week. We discuss all of those points and life in the midwest. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 interviews I have heard him do. I DM’d him on Twitter and now, you have this conversation as a result. We discuss MANY things including him putting on shows in New Jersey, the notion of “punk rock guilt” and being a new father. Settle in and enjoy! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 hatred that exists on the internet, expressing your opinion online and the unknowns of how this technology will affect us moving forward. We also discuss his new band (!!!), recently finding out he is going to be a father and MUCH more. I always love hanging out with Buddy and this conversation is no exception. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Schools, Limp Bizkit (!) and currently plays in World Be Free. Needless to say, the guy is prolific and we dive DEEP into his life in and around music from his days as a 12 year old in NYC, how he collaborates with such a wide range of musicians and keeping your eyes open for opportunities. Sammy was very gracious with his time and I hope you enjoy the conversation. - - Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 stand up comedy. Kliph also has a history with punk rock and hardcore and modeled his own stand up comedy after it. I am always excited to shine a light on the intersection of two things that might not be considered “connected” but this episode shows it in spades.- - Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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’ve known each other for a long time and really dove deep into obsession, anxiety and what it feels like to “sell out” straight edge. No stone is left unturned and we even get some insight on what the mentality is like behind the unconventional band that Fucked Up is. What a time to be alive people, sit back and enjoy! - - - Check out Equal Vision Records and the new Say Anything record, called “I Don’t Think It Is” and get 15% off any order by using the code PODCAST!Visit our sponsor Harry’s and use the code 100WORDS for $5 off your first order. Amazing razors at a great price!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 friend that runs a clothing company called Das Bootleg which does amazing music/pop culture references that you have to see to believe. It’s basically a calling card to the world that you are into some cool stuff. Bo, like many other guests has his roots in punk/hardcore and uses the same principals in running his business and we discuss that, hockey and pressing the reset button. It’s a must listen for anyone striving for creative outlets but struggling as Bo turned his idea, into something special. - - Use our special promo code 100wordsorless on Das Bootleg for 20% off your order. For listeners of the show only! Use this Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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). We discussed in depth, those early years of touring in Florida, his passion for video games and unconventional drumming. --Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Hello Merch. We discussed a bunch of things but most notably pursuing a life in the creative arts, community and of course, aliens. Enjoy! --This weeks show is brought to you by Harry's! Get $5 off your first purchase by using the code 100WORDS at checkout.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discuss the beauty of podcasting, introductory soundtracks and the connection of punk/hardcore to this world. It's a great time and I hope that you enjoy!This weeks show is brought to you by Audible! Start your free 30 day trial now!This weeks show is also brought to you by Howard's Hot Roomate, a hilarious new webseriesUse our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 being practical, developing your identity and the confidence that comes with that. Quite a fun chat so dive in! --This weeks show is brought to you by Howard's Hot Roomate, a hilarious new webseriesUse our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Cameron and I discuss depression, a harrowing life experience and practicing happiness. It's a very deep and compelling conversation that I urge you to check out. I am very appreciative to Cameron for wanting to express these feelings on the show. --Use ourAmazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Die, Puig Destroyer and his recent project, Less Art (which I forget in the intro like the true professional I am). We discuss the importance of live music, writing lyrics and a bunch of other stuff. Sit back, relax and enjoy. -- This weeks show is brought to you by Adam & Eve want to make your Valentines Day spectacular. Use the code WORDS for 50% off 1 item, free shipping and more!Use ourAmazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 immediately thought this was appropriate to revisit the incredible conversation I had at Jon's house back in 2013. My thoughts go out to his family and everyone affected by this tremendous loss. He was one of my favorite vocalists of all time and we should all collectively thank his memory for his contributions to our little scene. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 portion of the lyrics as well) and we spoke one afternoon over Skype. It was a delightful discussion about coping with attention being paid to your band, the military and the Midwest. Please do enjoy. - - This weeks show is brought to you by Adam & Eve want to make your Valentines Day spectacular. Use the code WORDS for 50% off 1 item, free shipping and more!Use ourAmazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 loss. I had an interview I conducted with him back in 2011 about his 95 years on this planet and regardless of the lack of personal connection you may have with him, his story is universal. People of "the greatest generation" have stories that will blow your minds and I didn't want this to be something only my family shared. Please enjoy and as a "bonus" you can hear my son and I be goofy at the end of the podcast. Thanks for your well wishes and next week, we will be back to our regularly scheduled program. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Pallbearer to Have Heart. She has a great story and I was excited to turn the tables on her and interview her which is a position she's not normally put in. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and TV (and podcasts) from the year that was. Joey and I run through our top ten records of the year and will hopefully give you enough listening for the next few months. Thanks again for all your support in 2015 and we have even more great shows lined up in 2016! Ray's Top 10Top 10 Records 1. Beach Slang - The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us 2. Turnover - Peripheral Vision 3. Zombi - Shape Shift 4. Jamie XX - In Colour 5. It Follows Soundtrack by Disasterpiece 6. Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell 7. Ex Machina Soundtrack by Ben Sailisbury and Geoff Barlow 8. Leon Bridges - Coming Home 9. Julien Baker - Sprained Ankle 10. Foxing - Dealer Joey's Top 101. Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell 2. Natalie Prass - S/T 3. Leon Bridges - Coming Home 4. Joanna Newsom - Divers 5. Beach Slang - The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us 6. Royal headache - High 7. Hop Along - Painted Shut 8. Turnstile - Nonstop Feeling 9. The Tallest Man On Earth - Dark Bird Is Home 10. Joey Bada$$ - B4.DA.$$ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Die, Circa Survive, Bless The Fall, Terror and MANY others. We dive deep into his introduction to working in the music industry as a merch slinger for Eighteen Visions and Throwdown and eventually Every Time I Die as well as his personal upbringing. It's a really deep conversation that I was happy to have and ultimately bring to you! -- -Follow the show on TwitterEmail the show: [email protected]  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 New York City hardcore, being a movement enthusiast and how to say engaged and inspired. A crucial listen. - - - -This weeks show is brought to you by Level Up, by Loot Crate which wants to hook you up with all of the coolest pop culture gear. For 10% off your first purchase use the code WORDSFollow the show on TwitterEmail the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 like the death of Rdio, trademarking everything and the issues that are plaguing the vinyl pressing plants and record labels attempting to manufacture vinyl. We also bring up two buried treasures of bands that we feel need more attention. Pull up a chair and join us! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. We discuss their longevity, the life of a drummer and how to find inspiration when you've been at it for so long. A very free flowing conversation that lead to some real interesting places. Enjoy! - - - -This weeks show is brought to you by Loot Crate and their amazing pop culture subscription box, sign up now and receive $3 off your first box.Another partner for the show is Zevia, the clear, zero calorie soda that's naturally sweetened. Taste the difference and enter for a chance to win a free six pack of soda! Follow the show on Twitter Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 world on his own. He currently plays in a band called Supercrush while also still pursuing his solo project called Devotion. He's an incredibly interesting person and we dive deep into what the life of a wanderer is like, defying conventions and always pushing yourself. - - -This weeks show is brought to you by Zevia, the zero calorie, naturally sweetened soda. Sign up here for a free six pack!Follow the show on Twitter Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 want him as a guest. We get in deep with discussions about his first bands, expanding your mind and pushing creative boundaries. It's a deep and engaging discussion that I enjoyed, so I know you will as well.- - - -This weeks show is brought to you by Title Fight and their full length, Hyperview in stores and online now!This weeks show is also brought to you by Loot Crate and their amazing pop culture subscription box, sign up now and receive $3 off your first box.Our final sponsor is Audible, the world's leading audiobook and program provider. For a FREE 30 day trial, sign up now!Follow the show on Twitter Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 primarily instrumental, he has a lot of things to say. We discuss being introspective, finding the right fit and work ethic. Phil was ready to go deep, and we went there with him. Hope you enjoy! - - - -This weeks show is brought to you by Zevia, the clear, zero calorie soda that tastes amazing!This weeks show is ALSO brought to you by Title Fight and their full length, HYPERVIEWFollow the show on TwitterEmail the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 entertainer while playing in a band, why he still likes touring so much and festivals. I also confront him on an old experience that I had with him some 15 years ago. It's a must listen so come on in.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 make a living out of it. While the format may be a bit unconventional (we wander many different places) it's a discussion that enlightened me many times and I hope it does the same for you. We are a part of the Jabberjaw Media podcast Network The Jabberjaw Media Network and this podcast are Presented by our sponsor Sound Rink, an Experience Company Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 incredible and his connection to one of my favorite records ever (Shelter's MANTRA) made this chat real deep. We discuss music being the center of our lives, manifesting your own destiny and personal training. It's a deep one, so buckle up and enjoy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 very deep conversation about education, being active in so many bands and authenticity. It's a great conversation and one that deserves your time.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 build a scene and the hard work it takes to get your band out there. If you aren't familiar with the bands work, now is your time to jump in.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, architecture and the concept of "giving back" to the music scene. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 "full-time" touring band. It's unlike any conversation I've had on the show in regards to the touring lifestyle and it's incredibly important so listen up!Sign up for your first box with Loot Crate and receive $3 off. It's the best pop culture/nerd collectables delivered right to your door!Do you like books? Try Audible and get a free 30 day trial and FREE audiobook by signing up. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 music and the TRUE meaning of screamo. It was a fun experiment and I hope you enjoy the conversation held within. Try the amazing pop/geek culture mailing service, Loot Crate for all your collectable needs. Sign up now and get $3 your new subscription.Pre-order the new H2O record "Use Your Voice" from our friends at Bridge Nine Records. Their first in 7 years! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 my friends balcony to discuss early international touring, life in NYC and the transition out of road life. According to our illustrious producer, Tom Richfield, it's one of his favorite episodes so I won't argue.This episode is brought to you by Bridge Nine Records and their upcoming new release from H20 called "Use Your Voice". Pre-order this and many other high quality releases now Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 rally against it are considered domestic terrorists as well as an accomplished public speaker with two TED talks underneath his belt. In this episode Will and I discuss the romantic notions of some professions, high pressure situations and activism in general. It's a chat I am proud to present to you fine folk. Visit Squarespace and make that idea you've had come to life in the form of a beautiful website. Enter the code WORDS for 10% off your initial order! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Netflix currently). We discuss his rough touring life, composing scores and of course horror movies. Very introspective and insightful conversation. Loot Crate brings you the best if pop/nerd culture, right to your doorstep. If you like EXCLUSIVE toys, memorabilia and fun stuff in general you need this. Sign up today and receive $3 off your subscription.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Hot Charity Records (a division of XL Recordings) as well as working ad an ad agency in Toronto while also managing the band Single Mothers. Ben has a long history in punk/hardcore and played in some important bands like Spread The Disease and The Abandoned Hearts Club when he was younger. Our conversation goes all over the place but we discuss art, creativity and the concept of "faking it until you make it". Visit Squarespace and make that idea you've had come to life in the form of a beautiful website. Enter the code WORDS for 10% off your initial order!Try out the amazing mattress over at Casper and get $50 off your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-rock leanings of a band like Explosions In The Sky. For this very reason, I fell in love with the band early on and had to have Kevin, the lead singer/guitarist on the show. We discuss artistic validation, insecurity and roller coasters. Trust me in telling you that you won't regret checking this interview or his band out. VISIT OUR RAD SPONSOR, SUN TERRACE RECORDS AND THEIR NEW RELEASE FROM RED CURTAIN (FFO: BASEMENT, SUPERHEAVEN ETC... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in his show and I knew that I had to speak to him. We discuss his musical origins, talent shows and DIY culture in general and how that directly applies to his work with Reply All. BUILD YOUR OWN BEAUTIFUL WEBSITE WITH SQUARESPACE. ENTER THE CODE WORDS FOR 10% YOUR ORDER.CREATIVE LIVE IS YOUR SOURCE FOR THE BEST ONLINE COURSES IN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE MUSIC. SONGWRITING, ENGINEERING, MIXING AND MASTERING, THEY HAVE IT ALL. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 The Dan Patrick show which is arguably one of the most influential sports shows on today, and it's totally DIY. Patrick and I discuss jock mentality, his upbringing in New York/New Jersey and his guidance counselor's horrible advice. Sun Terrace Records and their new release Red Curtain, for fans of Superheaven, Jawbreaker and Basement/a>Visit Casper for the best Mattress you can find for a great price. Enter the code WORDS for a deep discount! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 out and the struggles of gaining "legitimacy". As a bonus, I speak with our producer Tom at the top of the show about international touring and how different the experiences are. Visit Creative Live for amazing classes on everything you need to know about production, mastering, songwriting and more!Start your own amazing website with SQUARESPACE and enter the code WORDS for 10% off your order. Build it beautiful. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 some amazing titles like Friday the 13th, Creepshow and some more recent scores from Starry Eyes and Phase IV. Kevin comes from a punk/hardcore background so I had to have him on. We discussed DIY culture, living in New Orleans and of course, soundtracks. MONTHLY DONATIONONE TIME DONATION Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 up Graham Nixon from Resist Records, as well as the manager of metal-core giants Parkway Drive, to discuss finding what you are passionate about, representing an entire country to the music world and one of my favorite subjects, golf. It's a great insight to how things operate on an international level within independent music. MONTHLY DONATIONONE TIME DONATION Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 afternoon about many things including dedication to independent music, guerrilla marketing in Boston to get the labels name out there and finally, hustle. It’s a very inspiring listen for anyone wanting to get their creative juices flowing. This episode is brought to you by Epitaph Records and their new release from Refused entitled Freedom. MONTHLY DONATIONONE TIME DONATION Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 how that reflected in the labels beginnings, working with hip-hop with his previous label and of course, Brand New. It's a really insightful conversation with a person who I have always admired and respected his work. Won't you join us? Visit Squarespace to start your own website and get 10% off your purchase by entering the code WORDS! Build it beautiful with Squarespace. MONTHLY DONATIONONE TIME DONATION Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, he was nothing but accommodating. Karl is the vocalist for seminal hardcore band Earth Crisis who shaped the way people think about animals, straight edge and politics in general for the better part of 20 years. We talk about all of these things as well as Karl's experience teaching and more. I am humbled by this chat and hope you enjoy the places we go. MONTHLY DONATIONONE TIME DONATION Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, bitterness and of course, beards since he is well known for his. Excel Quickbooks at 50% off!Get $3 off Loot Crate for all of your pop culture needs. MONTHLY DONATIONONE TIME DONATION Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discussing his attitudes towards touring, drug use and how important hip-hop his in his life. It's a free flowing conversation that I think you will enjoy. Excel Quickbooks at 50% off!Get $3 off Loot Crate for all of your pop culture needs. MONTHLY DONATIONONE TIME DONATION Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. We discuss what it's like being a sensitive kid, perseverance and the positive side of fan fiction. It's a very introspective discussion that I wasn't expecting to have, but am glad we did. MONTHLY DONATIONONE TIME DONATION Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Reba is a very measured, thoughtful person so it was nice to have a very relaxed conversation. I am also always excited to have a female on the show to get their perspective on our independent music scene. A very insightful listen. MONTHLY DONATIONONE TIME DONATION Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, being under the microscope and burn out. This is a great episode for people looking to work in the music industry, but don't know where to start. Eyal is a hardworking guy that you can learn a thing or two from. MONTHLY DONATIONONE TIME DONATION Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Nick Steinhardt plays guitar in the band Touche Amore as well as handling all of the visuals attached to his band and many other bands (Balance and Composure, Deafheaven). We had a cup of coffee in his apartment and discussed the creative process, first band experiences and fashion choices. MONTHLY DONATIONONE TIME DONATION Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 legacy intact, positivity and how important family is to him. It's a very revealing and often humorous chat with this gregarious front man. MONTHLY DONATIONONE TIME DONATION Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 managing expectations, his own identity and neglecting Canada at the beginning of the bands career. It's an incredibly open and honest discussion that I was glad Shane decided to have with me. THIS IS OUR FUNDRAISING MONTH. IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR, OR ARE A REGULAR LISTENER PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING. EVEN $1 A MONTH HELPS. MONTHLY DONATIONONE TIME DONATION Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Jim and I spent over an our on the phone discussing many things including subverting expectations, stability and never having a "plan" for the band. I feel like we got to some places that most interviews with Jim don't necessarily get to so I hope you enjoy. THIS IS OUR FUNDRAISING MONTH. IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR, OR ARE A REGULAR LISTENER PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING. EVEN $1 A MONTH HELPS. MONTHLY DONATIONONE TIME DONATION Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 show for quite some time but honestly, didn't really want to waste his time until this show grew organically. We discussed the idea of celebrity, anxiety and reflecting on his creative life. Highly personal and for me, deeply emotional. Thanks for listening. THIS IS OUR FUNDRAISING MONTH. IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR, OR ARE A REGULAR LISTENER PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING. EVEN $1 A MONTH HELPS. MONTHLY DONATIONONE TIME DONATION Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 how hard he had to work for years to randomly land where he is at now. Not to mention his time on the road with Vanilla Ice...yep, that one. He lends some amazing insight on what it takes to "make it" as a musician. THIS IS OUR FUNDRAISING MONTH. IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR, OR ARE A REGULAR LISTENER PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING. EVEN $1 A MONTH HELPS. MONTHLY DONATIONONE TIME DONATION Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 process above all. It's a very reflective and open conversation about ego, attention and identity.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Recently, he was diagnosed with stomach cancer and the hardcore community chipped in and raised over $100,000 for his medical expenses. It's a really incredible story and Nate was extremely candid about his time in Ensign and the fight he has going on currently. Very happy to bring this special episode to you.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 of tea musically but no one can deny the work that it takes to arrive in a band like this. Tino (as his friends refer to him as) and I unwrap his journey from the early touring days signed to Ferret Music, taking an unconventional role in the band and showing "fans" that you are indeed a nerd just like everyone else. Toss aside any preconceived notions you may have of the band and dig into this crucial episode, Tino is the epitome of hardwork.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 beginning of the label, being a "boss" and how the internet played a huge part in Jeff's upbringing. Jeff was very forthcoming in his answers and it was a real pleasure to shed some light on areas of the label that often get overlooked.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. We discuss his upbringing with a punk father, the desire for connection and defying stereotypes. I urge you to check this episode out, even if you aren't familiar with his music as many lessons can be learned from this chat.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 listen as he shares stories of drumming as therapy, building a scene and how suicide affected his life. I really appreciate Branden being as open and honest as he was. Special thanks to a previous guest of the show, Jay Weinberg, for initially bringing this up and my friend Jeff Bradley for helping this along.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Wonacott, the bassist of the band (please excuse the fact I called him the guitarist in the intro of the episode), about those very mysteries. We discussed isolation, challenging their own fans as the band progressed and golf.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 his close friends, Seth. We discussed not concentrating on negativity, finding your role and competition amongst record labels. I found it to be extremely engaging and I hope you do as well.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and being a parent. It got way more introspective than I thought it was going to be, but Chris was very open and ready to talk. He was one of the first people I wanted to speak to for the podcast, and 142 episodes later, we made it happen.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 where he got his start performing, not having a day job and finding balance in a chaotic life. Greg has many life lessons to teach so pull up a chair and listen.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, stability in and out of a band and properly defining your own band.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 incredible band Waxwing or his solo career that he's been crafting for the past 10+ years. Rocky has some incredible stories about being raised in/around a biker gang, how to remain positive and the fight with your ego. It's an incredibly introspective conversation and one I was really glad to have with him.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 occasionally contributes some records for us to discuss that he might not have the ability to write about on the site. I sit down with him to speak about how exactly he got started in his writing career, his background and what keeps him inspired. This episode is an absolute must listen for anyone interested in writing about music or frankly, how to express themselves. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for a prolonged chat about his history in and out of music, black metal and his legacy as a guitar player in his bands.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Sharks Keep Moving, being political and how a band operates.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 favorite records, movies and TV from 2014 as well as a criminally underrated record from each of us as well. Sit back, pour yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy this extended conversation. Show notes are located at 100wordspodcast.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 moment and walked Jake through a lot of different topics like how to cope with loss, anxiety and religion. Nothing is off limits and I am glad that Jake was so open with me.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 infancy to their meteoric rise in the early 2000's and beyond. He then walked away from the music industry to pursue his relationship with God and now is the pastor of his own church here in Orange County, CA called Cross of Christ. A very reflective conversation that I am glad to bring to you.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 other for awhile so this was very free flowing and given the time of night, a bit wandering. We get to some pretty deep places and his outlook on creativity is inspiring.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 arguably one of the largest bands in the mid-aughts comes on the show to discuss his struggles. He opens up about his addictions, sexuality and the self-destructive behavior he inflicted on himself for years. He's never discussed these issues in a public form and it's incredible to hear the stories as well as the process of moving past that season in his life. I am extremely proud to bring this compelling conversation to you and thanks again to Buddy for wanting to share his story.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. It's unlike most previous episodes as we dive in deep right away and I even get a little Dad like towards the end of the show. Dive in and enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for a great music industry service called Haulix. We get in depth with discussions on the Christian music scene, is multi-tasking really a good thing and how playing terrible music is actually good for you. James was a great sport and up for discussing anything. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 if it weren't for one specific show. We also discuss immigrating from Mexico, the horrific cycle of abuse and defying stereotypes. This is an absolutely crucial episode.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to indie rock, punk and hardcore. We discuss how to keep music fresh, The Blue Man Group and coming from a musical home. In this episode, we also check in with our contributor Dave Anthony (from The AV Club) about some recent releases that are worth your time to check out. Please contribute to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 a band up and not having a "backup plan". Sam is one of my good friends and I felt like we were really able to get somewhere with this discussion. I hope you enjoy! Please Donate to the Show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for us to discuss being an outsider, self-examination and continually keeping active. Not only does he create compelling music, but he is very passionate about creating communities around activism and ideas outside of music. He's a very valuable member of our independent music community and I hope you enjoy this conversation. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and the amount of work it takes to pull these things together. My producer and I speak about some of our favorite moments in the previous episodes and other funny anecdotes. Thanks again for your support and continued listening! Please Support the Show and Donate Here! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Sense, are staples of my listening diet and he has a long history with the world of punk and independent music. We speak about being reckless, the world of newscasting and the early 80's punk scene. This is essential listening. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com.Please Donate To the Show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, Set It Off and many more. He also used to play in Good Clean Fun as well as organize shows at The Pickle Patch in Santa Barbara, CA. He's done a lot with his time and was eager to speak about his experiences to me.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 honest conversation. We speak about what it's like to break a band up, the transitions that he is going through in his own life and jealousy between bands (which is something very few bands/people discuss publicly). Nick was extremely gracious in sharing his thoughts and we deliberately let all of the coverage of The Swellers break-up subside before this episode was released. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Superheaven (formerly known as Daylight). He's a great dude with a very dry sense of humor so we got along swimmingly when we first met. In this episode we discussed how it feels and what it's like to change the name of your band, step-parents and social media frustrations. It's a very open and honest chat that I am proud to bring you. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 called 99 Percent Invisible and focuses on architecture and the undiscovered beauty of the world that surrounds us. We discuss punk culture, building a podcast and Dischord Records. This episode is essential listening, please do yourself a favor and check it out. Brought to you in conjunction with Property of Zack. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discuss being a nerd, choosing your own path and how he got the podcast off of the ground. I would encourage anyone who is trying to build anything to check this episode out. Please donate to the show!Visit the Show Website! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in Australia/New Zealand. We spoke at his shop Captured Tattoo in Tustin, CA which is an amazing place if you are ever in the Southern California area, you must visit. A very lively chat and one I won't soon forget. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Summer of 2014 from records, movies and books, all from the mouth of contributor Scott Arnold. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 unscripted and off the cuff episode in the history of the podcast. We discussed controlling relationships, dealing with adversity and controlled humor. It's a chat that absolutely everyone should listen to. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.comPlease donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 afternoon I made my way to his gym for an in depth discussion about depression, the desire for control and intensity. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for Disney and Pee Wee Herman. We had a great chat in his home office about being an introvert, working at Facedown Records and being a father. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 being an introvert in a band. I promise this is a chat worth listening to and could potentially be your new favorite band. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 making guitars. It was a revealing chat about being in what I call a "working class" band and yet still focusing on being creative. Please donate to the show!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 legacy that he wants to leave on the world. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 front man for many bands including Struggle, Swing Kids, The Locust and All Leather. His current band is called Retox and he also runs the independent record label called 31G. It's an incredible chat and I am excited to share with you. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and continuing to stay involved with music as you grow older. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.comPlease donate to the show!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 being able to walk him through his early touring experiences, viewing time as a resource and being a minority in independent music. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 never planning ahead. Please subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher or any other podcast catcher so you don't miss a show! Please donate to the show!Follow Adam on Twitter Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 within creation. It honestly was one of the more introspective conversations I've ever had with this podcast and I hope you enjoy.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 unwanted attention and her desire for being a full time band. Donate to the show Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and we discussed skateboarding, the art of photography and finding what you are passionate about. Visit patreon.com/xpurposex for our fundraising campaign!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 chat and showcases how you can have interests outside of the art that you create. Please visit my fundraising page to help the show: http://www.patreon.com/xpurposex Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 collaborations with everyone from Bon Iver, Tegan & Sara and Animal Collective. We discuss the punk rock guilt trip, compartmentalization and DIY ethics. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the past couple of years but was pleased to know they were still doing their thing and staying true to the convictions that they held when they formed the band. We discuss how NOT to start a band, being late to the game and how terrible Christian music is in general. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 which he is the drummer). A deep chat that focuses on being creative, the purpose of life and slowing down when needed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 little social media presence, he was very candid and open in our talk. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 religion, acting awful and confrontation. It's an open and honest discussion that anyone can identify with and I encourage you to check it out.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 The Ghost Inside. I speak to him about his upbringing in Florida, the Christian music scene and how much he hates invoices. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 out he plays in Seahaven and then I immediately invite him to be on the show. We discuss having focus, dealing with anxiety and being creative. It was a very "musical" chat since Seahaven doesn't particularly do a lot of press so it's an honor to have him on. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, age gaps and selling out. It was a very insightful chat that I am happy to bring you.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 chat from an enigmatic front man. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, identity within a band and surreal moments he's had. It's an insightful chat that I encourage you to listen to. This episode is presented exclusively by Audible, the internets leading provider of audiobooks, visit audiblepodcast.com/100words for a FREE AUDIOBOOK.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 really honest portrayal of what it's like to be a in a band "on the rise." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 street performer days, the "style" of metal heads and productivity. It was a very compelling chat that brought to light many things I didn't know about him and I hope you enjoy! Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 The Ghost Inside. Jon came over to my house and we discussed staying interested in music, touring hardships and gut check moments. It's a very revealing and honest chat about all of those topics and more. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 of all time the Descendents. We discuss his introduction to independent music, his early touring life and the experience of being a touchstone for a lot of independent music fans.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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) with a LARGE history within the independent music scene from playing in Righteous Jams & 454 Big Block as well as his ties with the notorious "crew" FSU. We discussed transformations, gang life and being a product of your surroundings. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 some of our favorite movies and television shows. It's a long one so grab a cup of coffee, your favorite listening device and enjoy. Thanks everyone! Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, selling out and keeping his faith in music. A very open and honest chat that I was glad to have, even if we were both pretty tired.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 misconceptions of the band and Kyle specifically, how AWFUL the recording process is and growing up. This episode is brought to you exclusively by Topshelf Records and their upcoming release from You Blew It! Visit topshelfrecords.com for more information.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 testing device company called Safecast. Needless to say, the dude has done a lot and he was kind enough to sit down with me to discuss context, hacking and record label life. Brought to you EXCLUSIVELY by Revelation Records and their three new releases from Down To Nothing, Title Fight and The Rival Mob.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 band, legacy and suburban living. It's an engaging chat and I am very happy to present this to you all! This episode is brought to you exclusively by Revelation Records and their three new releases from Title Fight, Down To Nothing and The Rival Mob. Pick up all three at Revhq.com!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 band War Generation and being present.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 attention to stay rooted in reality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 his surreal moments with Refused's reunion tour, credibility and never asking for permission to do anything.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 regardless of your circumstances and how he has handled criticism over the years. I have never heard Davey open up this much about various aspects of his life and I couldn't thank him enough for this opportunity.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. He's an old punk and hardcore kid from Long Island and we discuss camaraderie, hard work and outsider art. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com. This show is part of the How We Are Network (howweare.org). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 individual music tastes, small town living and the curation process. This episode is brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com and is part of the How We Are Podcast Network (howweare.org). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/instructor of his own music industry course called Renman Music. He invited me over to his house and we discussed the music business in general, motivation and (to my excitement) golf. For anyone interested in the music industry, this is required listening. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com and is a part of the How We Are Podcast Network (howweare.org). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 chat and Chris was extremely open and honest about his experiences.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 something and continue to build it into something long lasting. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com. 100 Words is part of the How We Are Network, visit Howweare.org for more information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 years and being creative.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 year old kid getting introduced to punk rock. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Hardcore. It's a very honest and reflective chat about many different issues that I hope you enjoy. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 person who I had never spoke to before, it made it even more interesting how honest he was.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 central part in his life. It was quite a pleasure and I hope you find it entertaining as well.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Against (as well as Men's Recovery Project) and later sang in Wrangler Brutes. He is also a highly prolific freelance writer and amazing author. Our conversation hit on perspective, anger and the writing process. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 particular industry on the show. Enter Jessie Lee, one of the leading ladies of Burning Angel, who talks very openly about porn, defying preconceived notions and entertainment. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 enlightening chat that ultimately left a deep impression on me, not to mention the band is absolutely incredible. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 independent record store and growing a small business. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 we discussed accidental starts, being raised in Manhattan and tabloid culture.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Apostal. We discussed hustle, hockey and the importance of family. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 relating to your parents.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 life transitions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 honest look of creating music.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 (pardon the pun).  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 revealing and honest chat that I am proud to share with you.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 time. A very deep conversation that will appeal to anyone who is a fan of music in general.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 business practices, zine culture and independent wrestling. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 was a very inspiring chat that I hope you enjoy. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 compelling chat that hits on some universal topics. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 affect him and what a supportive family can end up doing to you. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 tragedy and how independent music has shaped both our lives.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 out with his dogs and incoming calls about booking shows so please pardon any interruptions you may hear. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 punk rock roots, how his comedy is informed by that and how we continually define and refine our definitions of success. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 is a great listen for anyone in the creative field. Brought to you in conjunction with Property Of Zack. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, expectations and why we find ourselves always trying to please our parents. Brought to you in conjunction by Propertyofzack.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in conjunction with propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 don't know anything about him beyond the energetic stage presence he has with his band Terror. We spoke about telemarketing, reputation and "lifers" within the scene. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 "real life" after being in a touring band. Mike was extremely candid and it's the first time he's talking about a lot of this stuff and I can't thank him enough for wanting to discuss it in a public forum like this. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 on the 2012 recap episode). She is also a fellow podcaster and freelance writer for Vice and many other publications. In short, she's awesome and I was able to discuss going to college, ice skating and being the black sheep of the family. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for independent music alive. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 relates to punk rock, fatherhood and rebellion. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Propertyofzack.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 upbringing, religion and the fire that keeps things alive for him with music and touring. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and his work with Run For Cover Records as a label manager. Brought to you in conjunction with Property of Zack.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Sit back, relax and enjoy as it's a long one.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Gainsville, Florida for The Fest. We sat down on a park bench and discussed Warped Tour, the perils of being in a relationship while on tour and living in a house full of brothers.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-profit organizations in independent music and being comfortable with success. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 being a "punisher" as well as how the music you play doesn't always reflect what you end up being a part of. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 him at all, but within 10 minutes we were discussing playing in a band with your wife, how one defines success and when does a band make the next "move" up. A very revealing chat from a band that doesn't do a ton of interviews. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discussed his music industry life, how art really reflects our pop culture and the difficulties in maintaining a small business. Brought to you by PropertyofZack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 many other great topics. Brought to you by Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 learned and how difficult it is to maintain a small business.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 shirts in public. Brought to you by Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discussed his unexpected life goals, his interest in law enforcement and how technology changes the way we communicate. Whether or not you like electronic music, this conversation was extremely engaging and honest. Brought to you by Propertyofzack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to pass to younger generations (aka: my kid), my upbringing in Vegas and the breakup of Taken. Hope this isn't too self indulgent, and if it is...deal with it. (Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 granted many interviews as of late about the band but he couldn't have been more gracious and willing to open up about signing to a major label, describing the hard times about touring and maintaining relationships on the road.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 south, the continual battle of convincing parents you have a real job and relationships. Brought to you by Property of Zack (www.propertyofzack.com) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.