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Interviews/Guests Episodes

Nov. 6, 2023

Ep 191: A Conversation with Tyler Zanon of Youth Fountain

In episode 191 of the podcast, we’re joined by Tyler Zanon, musician/creative behind Youth Fountain. We discuss Tyler’s musical come up in Vancouver, creating Youth Fountain and the evolution of that project, bands that influ...

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Oct. 30, 2023

Ep 190: Finch - What It Is To Burn. A Retrospective.

In episode 190 of the podcast, we’re joined by friend of the podcast and vocalist of Trawl, Sean M., to discuss another all time album: Finch - What It Is To Burn. We discuss the lead up and roll out of the album, our early m...

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Oct. 23, 2023

Ep 189: A Conversation with Ryan Rumchaks (Knuckle Puck, Homesafe, ra…

In episode 189 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Rumchaks, bassist of Knuckle Puck, guitarist/vocalist of Homesafe, and drummer of rationale. We talk Ryan’s musical come up, playing early shows in the Chicago area, joining...

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Oct. 16, 2023

Ep 188: A Conversation with Shaun Cooper of Taking Back Sunday

In episode 188 of the podcast, we’re joined by Shaun Cooper, bassist of Taking Back Sunday. We talk the band’s changing creative process over the years, how they continue to stay relevant 20+ years in, their viral backyard sh...

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Oct. 9, 2023

Ep 187: A Conversation with Todd Mackey of With Honor

In episode 187 of the podcast we’re joined by Todd Mackey, vocalist of Connecticut hardcore band With Honor. We talk Todd's musical come up in Connecticut, the formation of the band, opening for Agnostic Front at CBGB's, The ...

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Oct. 2, 2023

Ep 186: A Conversation with Frank Zummo (Sum 41, School of Rock, Grav…

In episode 186 of the podcast, we’re joined by drummer of Sum 41, Gravas, and School of Rock Contributor, Frank Zummo. We talk how Frank got started with the School of Rock workshops, how these workshops open up conversations...

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Sept. 25, 2023

Ep 185: Glassjaw - Worship and Tribute. A Retrospective.

In episode 185 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by friend of the pod Shawn Robbins to discuss an all time album: Glassjaw - Worship and Tribute. We talk our personal memories of the lead up, the way the album first hit us (and ...

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Sept. 18, 2023

Ep 184: A Conversation with Grove Street

In episode 184 of the podcast, we’re joined by Sully (vocals) and Josh (drums) of the UK band Grove Street. We talk the band’s beginnings, what it’s like touring the UK and Europe, and their banger of a debut full length, ‘Th...

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Sept. 11, 2023

Ep 183: A Conversation with Marshall Gallagher of Teenage Wrist

In episode 183 of the podcast, we’re joined by Marshall Gallagher, frontman and guitarist of Teenage Wrist. We talk the band’s earliest show memories, what band names mean (or don’t), Tool fans, and Teenage Wrist’s kickass ne...

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Aug. 28, 2023

Ep 181: Vinnie Caruana and Brian McTernan on 20 Years of The Movielif…

In episode 181 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche) and Brian McTernan (Producer, Battery, Be Well) to discuss 20 years of The Movielife - ‘Forty Hour Train Back to Penn’. We ta...

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Aug. 21, 2023

Ep 180: The Return of TRAWL (Vocalist and Bassist Sean and Seth are b…

In episode 180 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Sean (Vocals) and Seth (Bassist) of the Portland, ME funk metal band, Trawl. We talk their new EP release, Cosmic Aquatic, opening for Black Stone Cherry and Polkadot Cadaver t...

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Aug. 14, 2023

Ep 179: A Conversation with Ira George, Guitarist of Movements

In episode 179 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ira George, guitarist of the band Movements. We hit on Ira’s come up briefly, then dive into the bands stellar new album, ‘Ruckus!’, out this Friday 8/18/23 on Fearless Records. ...

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Aug. 7, 2023

Ep 178: A Conversation with Scott Lee, New England Metal & Hardcore F…

In episode 178 of the podcast, we’re joined by legendary promoter/talent buyer Scott Lee. We talk Scott’s start talent buying for Mass Concerts/ the Worcester Palladium, the lineage of great heavy music from the northeast, an...

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July 31, 2023

Ep 177: A Conversation with Casey Iodine of Iodine Recordings

In episode 177 of the podcast, we’re joined by Casey Iodine, founder of Iodine Recordings. We talk early days of the label, sneaking into Warped Tour, shutting things down in 2003, what it’s like to run an independent record ...

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July 17, 2023

Ep 175: The Return of Damien Moyal (As Friends Rust, Damien Done, Cas…

In episode 175 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by a familiar face: Damien Moyal of As Friends Rust, Damien Done, Caskette, Ekstasis, and many, many others. We talk TV watching habits, being ok with starting something and maybe...

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July 10, 2023

Ep 174: The State of Nu Metal w/Shawn Robbins (Photographer, r/numeta…

In episode 174 of the podcast, we’re joined by Shawn Robbins, photographer and moderator of the nu metal subreddit. We hit on the moment nu metal is having, why we think it’s happening and if we think it’s here to stay. We al...

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June 19, 2023

Ep 171: A Conversation with Austin and Mickey of NVM

In episode 171 of the podcast, we’re joined by Austin (vocals/guitar) and Mickey (drums/vocals) of the band NVM. We chat about how we found them organically, their killer new EP ‘Burning Halos’, their creative process and wha...

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June 5, 2023

Ep 169: Chris Wrenn of Bridge Nine Records - Talking 5 B9 Albums (Hav…

In episode 169 of the podcast, we’re joined by the founder and owner of Bridge Nine Records, Chris Wrenn. This conversation surrounds 5 of our favorite Bridge Nine releases. We talk what led up to each release, the circumstan...

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May 29, 2023

Ep 168: A Conversation with Josh Todd of Buckcherry

In episode 168 of the podcast, we’re joined by vocalist/front man of Buckcherry, Josh Todd. We talk about when Josh first knew music was his calling, how he writes songs, Buckcherry being a touring machine and their new album...

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May 22, 2023

Ep 167: A Conversation with Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T’s

In episode 167 of the podcast, we’re joined by Tom Higgenson, frontman of Plain White T’s, and owner of independent record label Humans Were Here. We talk Tom’s come up in the Chicago area, hitting it huge with songs like ‘He...

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May 15, 2023

Ep 166: A Conversation with Brian Wille, Vocalist of Currents

In episode 166 of the podcast, we’re joined by Brian Wille, vocalist of Connecticut metalcore band Currents. We talk heavy music in New England, Brian’s ability to handle both clean singing and screaming in Currents, their aw...

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May 8, 2023

Ep 165: A Conversation with Dan Lomeli, Drummer of Incendiary

In episode 165 of the podcast, we’re joined by Dan Lomeli, drummer of Long Island hardcore band Incendiary. We talk Dan’s come up, the band’s formation back in 2007, Incendiary’s process writing music, and their phenomenal ne...

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April 17, 2023

Ep 162: Great Collaborations ft. Rob (Tom Petty, Nas, Beck, and more)

In episode 162 of the podcast, Rob rejoins us for some of our favorite collaborations in the music world. We each bring our own interesting twists to this topic. From Tom Petty to Nas, we’ve got you covered! What are some of ...

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April 10, 2023

Ep 161: The Return of Phil Lipscomb, Bassist of Taproot

In episode 161 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Phil Lipscomb, bassist of Taproot. We last spoke with Phil on episodes 76 and 77, and things in the Taproot camp were…..quiet. A lot has changed in nearly 2 years. New album, n...

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