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Interviews/Guests Episodes

May 23, 2022

Episode 115: A Conversation with Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage/Tim…

In our 115th episode, we’re joined by the legendary Jesse Leach! Jesse is the vocal mastermind behind Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace, Seemless, The Weapon, and host of the Stoke the Fire Podcast. We talk 20 years of ‘Alive...

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May 2, 2022

Episode 112: A Conversation with Out of Service

In our 112th episode, we’re joined by east coast indie rock band - Out of Service. Mike (Vocals), Teebs (Guitar), and Brian (Bass) come on the podcast to talk about the early days of the band, signing to Enjoy the Ride Record...

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April 21, 2022

Episode 111: A Conversation with Sergio Vega of Quicksand/Former long…

In our 111th episode, we’re joined by the one and only Sergio Vega! Sergio is the the Bassist mastermind behind the Quicksand catalog, as well as being the Bassist extraordinaire for Deftones for the last 12+ years. We talk a...

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April 18, 2022

Episode 110: A Tour Recap with Casey Cavaliere of The Wonder Years (G…

In our 110th episode, we’re joined by Casey Cavaliere, Lead Guitarist of the The Wonder Years. Casey is a triple threat, in that he’s a guitarist, producer/engineer, and podcaster. With The Wonder Years having just completed ...

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April 11, 2022

Episode 109: A Conversation with Mike Hartsfield of Freewill/New Age …

In our 109th episode, we’re joined by Mike Hartsfield - Founder/Owner of New Age Records, Bassist of Freewill, Guitarist of Outspoken, and many other bands. We dive into Mike’s come up with music in the 80s, the formation of ...

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March 28, 2022

Episode 107: The Return of Seth and Sean of TRAWL

In our 107th episode, we’re rejoined by our Episode 57 guests, Sean (vocals) and Seth (bassist) of the band Trawl. We catch up on what they’ve been up to over the past year, including opening for Blacktop Mojo and Nonpoint, n...

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March 7, 2022

Episode 104: A Conversation with Scott Alderman - Author and Creator …

In our 104th episode, we’re joined by Scott Alderman - Author and creator of the Tattoo the Earth Tour. We dive into Scott’s early music life, his work getting Tattoo the Earth off the ground in the summer of 2000, jockeying ...

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Feb. 28, 2022

Episode 103: A Conversation with Vinnie Caruana of The Movielife/I Am…

In our 103rd episode, we’re joined by the one and only Vinnie Caruana. Vinnie is the vocalist of The Movielife, I Am the Avalanche, Constant Elevation, and Peace’d Out. We talk Vinnie’s come up in the Long Island music scene,...

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Feb. 21, 2022

Episode 102: A Conversation with The World (Matty, Miyagi, and G)

In our 102nd episode, we’re joined by Matty, Miyagi, and G from The World. We talk how the band formed, their musical approach and creative process, signing with Velocity Records and Equal Vision Records, their debut EP, and ...

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Feb. 7, 2022

Episode 100: Down Home Cookin’/Comfort Food Albums w/Special Guests: …

Episode 100…we made it! We wanted to do something special for this one, so we brought some old friends back and asked them “what’s your go-to down home cookin’/comfort food album that you always come back to?” This is a compi...

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Jan. 31, 2022

Episode 99: A Conversation with Benny Horowitz of The Gaslight Anthem…

In our 99th episode, we’re joined by Benny Horowitz, Drummer of The Gaslight Anthem and Mercy Union. Benny is a 90s OG, having booked and played shows for over 25 years at this point. We dig into Benny’s DIY roots in the NJ p...

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Jan. 10, 2022

Episode 96: The Perfect Songs Episode w/Rock Radio Legend Rob

In our 96th episode, we all bring a few perfect songs to the table. We didn’t do this alone though — we brought back Rob to help us out! Rob is a dear friend of the pod, New England rock radio legend, and previous guest (Epis...

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Dec. 27, 2021

Episode 94: A Conversation with Brian Fair of Shadows Fall/Overcast

In our 94th episode, we’re joined by Brian Fair, Vocalist of Shadows Fall, Overcast, and many others. Brian is a legend in the game and really needs no introduction. We talk the early Shadows Fall days, their touring come up ...

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Dec. 13, 2021

Episode 92: 20 Years of ‘Full Collapse’ with Tucker Rule of Thursday …

In our 92nd episode, we’re joined by Tucker Rule, Drummer and founding member of Thursday. What happens when one of the most important and influential albums of the last few decades turns 20? You invite the Drummer of the ban...

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Nov. 22, 2021

Episode 89: A Conversation with Steve Ewing of The Urge/Steve Ewing B…

In our 89th episode, we’re joined by the one and only Steve Ewing — vocalist for The Urge and The Steve Ewing Band. We talk Steve’s come up, the early days of The Urge, their melding of many different styles, and more. Ever w...

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Nov. 15, 2021

Episode 88: A Conversation with Damien Moyal of As Friends Rust/Damie…

Here’s part 2 of our conversation with Damien Moyal, vocalist of As Friends Rust (among many other notable bands including Shai Hulud, Culture, Morning Again, Bird of Ill Omen, and most recently — Damien Done). This conversat...

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Oct. 25, 2021

Episode 85: Shreducation 101 with Greg Bergdorf - The Guitar Episode

In our 85th episode, guitar extraordinaire and unofficial 4th member of the pod, Greg Bergdorf (The Bourbon Brothers, Ex-Zebrahead) returns. We catch up a little, talk about Tony and Greg connecting in person this summer, and...

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Oct. 18, 2021

Episode 84: Concert Wars with Brian Colburn of Playlist Wars

In our 84th episode, we’re joined by Brian Colburn of Playlist Wars. The four of us rank our top 5 concerts of all time, with a few twists and turns along the way. Ever want to be on stage at an arena show? Is live music your...

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Oct. 11, 2021

Episode 83: Spose Returns to Finish Ranking the Kanye West Catalog Pt…

In our 83rd episode, Spose (Rapper/Producer/Label Owner) returns to round out the ranking of the Kanye West catalog. In this part 2 episode, we tackle album rankings 5 through 1. Which album will take the #1 spot? Let us know...

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Oct. 4, 2021

Episode 82: Spose joins us to talk new album, playing shows and Ranki…

In our 82nd episode, we’re rejoined by episode 29 guest, Rapper/Producer/Label Owner Spose. We talk about Spose’s new double album dropping 10/20/21 “Get Rich or Die Ryan”, his recent and upcoming shows with The Humans, and t...

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Sept. 27, 2021

Episode 81: A Conversation with Joshua Toomey of Primer 55/Talk Toome…

In our 81st episode, we’re joined by musician and podcast host Joshua Toomey. We talk Josh’s time playing bass with Primer 55, his Talk Toomey Podcast, and what he’s up to recently with hosting “Throwback Throwdown” on the Kn...

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Sept. 13, 2021

Episode 79: A Conversation with Damien Moyal of As Friends Rust - 20 …

In our 79th episode, we’re joined by Damian Moyal, vocalist of As Friends Rust (among many other notable bands including Shai Hulud, Culture, Morning Again, Bird of Ill Omen, and most recently — Damien Done). We talk the mid ...

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Aug. 30, 2021

Episode 77: A Conversation with Phil Lipscomb of Taproot (Bassist) - …

We couldn’t wait another week to drop part 2 of our conversation with Phil Lipscomb of Taproot, so here it is! In part two with Phil, we talk new music we’re into, Phil’s time touring with the likes of Deftones and Incubus, s...

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Aug. 23, 2021

Episode 76: Interview with Phil Lipscomb of Taproot (Bassist) - Part 1

In our 76th episode, we’re joined by Phil Lipscomb, Bassist and founding member of Taproot. We talk the early days and formation of the band in Michigan, the growth of the band and signing with Atlantic, recording and touring...

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