Interviews/Guests Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In episode 203 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Benny Horowitz, drummer of The Gaslight Anthem. We talk Benny having an interesting day in our home town last spring, what it was like for him regarding the reformation of The ...

In episode 202 of the podcast, we’re excited to drop part 2 of our conversation with Alex Dunne of Crime In Stereo. In part 2 with Alex, we hit on 2011 to the present, including: an in-depth look at House & Trance, signing wi...

In episode 201 of the podcast, we’re joined by Alex Dunne, guitarist of Crime In Stereo. We talk Alex’s come up on Long Island, the early days of Crime In Stereo (formation, picking a name, etc), the stories behind signing to...

In our 200th episode, we’re rejoined by Tucker Rule, drummer of the band Thursday (and L.S. Dunes), to talk 20(+) years of ‘War All The Time’. We dig into the creation of the record, what it meant for the band and the scene f...

In episode 199 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Spose and Rob (in person!) to run back one of our favorite topics, PERFECT SONGS. We each come to the table with songs that we think are perfect. What makes a perfect song? You...

In episode 197 of the podcast, we welcome back photographer, Nu Metal subreddit mod and all around music nerd, Shawn Robbins, to look back on 2023 in music. We talk albums we loved, favorite musical moments, favorite shows, p...

In episode 196 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by our friends in Trawl, Seth McClellan (bass) and Sean Matthews (vocals). In this episode we do something a little different. Anthony and Tony bring alternate variations of popul...

In episode 194 of the podcast, we’re joined by Max Lajoie, vocalist and guitarist of Spite House We talk the band’s formation, Max finding his voice as a front person/vocalist, his musical process, and their excellent self ti...

In episode 193 of the podcast, we’re joined by Emma Boster, vocalist of Dying Wish. We talk the crazy fall the band is having, from playing Headbanger’s Boat, getting the Kerrang! cover, their headlining tour, and their aweso...

In episode 192 of the podcast, we’re joined by Popeye Vogelsang, vocalist of Calling Hours. We open with a test of Popeye’s memory surrounding early Farside, then discuss the interesting circumstances that lead to the formati...