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Interviews/Guests Episodes

Sept. 9, 2024

Ep 234: A Conversation with Briana Wright and Joey Duffy of CLIFFDIVER

In episode 234 of the podcast, we’re joined by Briana Wright and Joey Duffy, vocalists of CLIFFDIVER. We dig into the beginnings of the band, Tulsa having a moment as a music scene, Bri joining CLIFFDIVER in 2020, and their f...

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Sept. 2, 2024

Ep 233: A Conversation with Jason Boyd and Ben Einziger of Audiovent

In episode 233 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jason Boyd (vocals) and Ben Einziger (guitar) of Audiovent. We dig into their come up as a band, the story behind signing to Atlantic Records, touring the world, breaking up, and...

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Aug. 26, 2024

Ep 232: A Conversation with Henry Cox of Boston Manor

In episode 232 of the podcast, we’re joined by Henry Cox, vocalist of Boston Manor. We talk the circumstances that led us to discovering Boston Manor, and then we dig into the second half of their ambitious 2 album journey, ‘...

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Aug. 19, 2024

Ep 231: A Conversation with Seth and Sean of Trawl

In episode 231 of the podcast, we welcome back Sean and Seth, vocalist and bassist of funk metal band Trawl. We hit on a wide array of topics in this one. We start with the wild summer they’ve had opening for bands like Nonpo...

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Aug. 12, 2024

Ep 230: 20 Years of Taking Back Sunday - ‘Where You Want To Be’ with …

In episode 230 of the podcast, we’re joined by Eddie Reyes, founding member/guitarist of Taking Back Sunday. We dive deep into 20 years of their classic album, ‘Where You Want To Be’. We dig into the lead up to the record, th...

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Aug. 5, 2024

Ep 229: A Conversation with Alan Robert, Bassist of Life Of Agony, Il…

In episode 229 of the podcast, we’re joined by Alan Robert, bassist of Life of Agony, as well as prolific artist/illustrator. We hit on many different things with Alan, including early days with LOA, creating all of the art/l...

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July 15, 2024

Ep 226: A Conversation with Christian McAlhaney of Anberlin

In episode 226 of the podcast, we’re joined by Christian McAlhaney, rhythm guitarist of Anberlin. We chat about the band’s recent comeback, their vocalist and front person Stephen Christian taking a touring hiatus, leading to...

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July 8, 2024

Ep 225: A Conversation with Matt and Joe of Set Your Goals (a Mutiny!…

In episode 225 of the podcast, we’re joined by Matt Wilson (Vocals) and Joe Saucedo (Bass) of Set Your Goals to talk nearly 20 years of their classic album, Mutiny! We dig into their start as a band 20 years ago, their immedi...

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June 24, 2024

Ep 223: A Conversation with Dan and Alan of Four Year Strong

In episode 223 of the podcast, we’re joined by Alan Day and Dan O’Connor of Four Year Strong. We talk their longevity as a band, their current tour with A Day To Remember and The Story So Far, and then dig into the creation o...

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June 10, 2024

Ep 221: A Conversation with Jay Maas (Love Letter, Producer, Defeater)

In episode 221 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jay Maas, guitarist of Love Letter, as well as founding member of Defeater, and prolific music producer. We dig into the new Love Letter LP, ‘Everyone Wants Something Beautiful’,...

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June 3, 2024

Ep 220: A Conversation with JT Woodruff of Hawthorne Heights

In episode 220 of the podcast, we’re joined by JT Woodruff, front person of Hawthorne Heights. We dig into 20 years of ‘The Silence in Black and White’, the band embarking on a massive tour later this month dubbed ‘20 Years o...

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May 20, 2024

Ep 218: A Conversation with Danny and Jeremy of HEAVYHEX

In episode 218 of the podcast, we’re joined by Danny (guitar) and Jeremy (guitar) of HEAVYHEX. We dig into the band’s come up, what it’s like being a band from Long Island, NY, signing to Bridge Nine Records, and their excell...

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May 13, 2024

Ep 217: A Conversation with Marty and Toby of Sparks The Rescue

In episode 217 of the podcast, we’re joined by Marty (vocals) and Toby (guitar) of Sparks The Rescue. We talk about the band reuniting for live shows in 2021 and beyond, as well as their recently released new songs ‘Bath Skat...

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May 6, 2024

Ep 216: A Conversation with Mike Ciprari, co-founder of SJC Drums

In episode 216 of the podcast, we’re joined by Mike Ciprari, co-founder of SJC Custom Drums. We dig into the early days of SJC Drums, starting out in his grandmother’s basement, making connections with different bands in the ...

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April 29, 2024

Ep 215: A Conversation with Kevin Lyman, Eric Tobin and Michael Kamin…

In episode 215 of the podcast, we’re joined by Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT), Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records) and Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour) to discuss the idobi Radio Summer School Festival. Eric, Kevin and Michael give us the low d...

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April 22, 2024

Ep 214: A Conversation with Corey Glover (Sonic Universe, Living Colo…

In ep 214 of the podcast, we’re joined by Corey Glover, vocalist of Sonic Universe (and Living Colour). We dig into the circumstances that led to creating Sonic Universe, what it’s like being in the music world for 40+ years,...

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April 15, 2024

Ep 213: A Four Year Celebration ft. Todd Mackey of With Honor

In episode 213 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Todd Mackey, vocalist of With Honor. We had such a great conversation with Todd on episode 187, we decided to run it back. This time, Todd turns the tables on us, and we dig in...

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April 8, 2024

Ep 212: A Conversation with Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D.

In episode 212 of the podcast, we’re joined by Sonny Sandoval, vocalist of P.O.D. We chat about 30+ years in the game, what keeps him and the band motivated, navigating the changing landscape when creating, as well as their a...

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April 1, 2024

Ep 211: A Conversation with Nathaniel Shannon (Photographer, Author)

In episode 211 of the podcast, we’re joined by photographer, illustrator, and author, Nathaniel Shannon. We chat about Nathaniel’s come up as a photographer, digging deep into what it’s like to shoot bands/musicians live in a...

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March 25, 2024

Ep 210: A Conversation with Lochie Keogh of Alpha Wolf

In episode 210 of the podcast, we’re joined by Lochie Keogh, vocalist of Australian metalcore band Alpha Wolf. We chat about Lochie’s come up in Australia, their amazing heavy music scene, and Alpha Wolf getting an Ice-T feat...

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March 4, 2024

Ep 207: Track 1, Side 1 - Great Album Openers ft. Greg Bergdorf

In episode 207 of the podcast, we welcome back Greg Bergdorf of the Bourbon Brothers to talk great album openers. We each bring songs to the table that we feel are great album openers, and in some cases, genre openers. What m...

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Feb. 26, 2024

Ep 206: A Conversation with Dave and Matteo of Superbloom

In episode 206 of the podcast, we’re joined by Dave and Matteo, vocalist/guitarist and drummer respectively, of Superbloom. We talk their musical come up, the band’s interesting formation, their LP, ‘Pollen’ from 2021 and the...

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Feb. 19, 2024

Ep 205: A Conversation with John Henry of Darkest Hour

In episode 205 of the podcast, we’re joined by John Henry, vocalist of Darkest Hour. We dig into the band’s longevity, the scene the band came out of in DC, what it’s like to be 10 albums in, and their epic new album, ‘Perpet...

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Feb. 12, 2024

Ep 204: A Conversation with Mac Miller of Cosmic Joke

In episode 204 of the podcast, we’re joined by Mac Miller, vocalist of Cosmic Joke. We talk Mac’s come up in music, the formation of Cosmic Joke, getting to play Tied Down Detroit last year and it being a catalyst to creating...

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