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Interviews/Guests Episodes

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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April 3, 2023

Ep 160: The Wheel of Nu Metal Pt. 3, Feat. Holiday Kirk

In episode 160 we bring back the legendary ‘Wheel of Nu Metal’. This time, we enlisted the help of the CEO of Nu Metal himself, Holiday Kirk. Is Quarashi a nu metal band? Where does Nonpoint stack up? What bands …

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March 13, 2023

Ep 157: A Conversation with Brent Rambler of August Burns Red

In episode 157 of the podcast, we’re joined by Brent Rambler, rhythm guitarist for Metalcore giants August Burns Red. We talk about the band’s longevity, consistency, and originality. Brent doubles as the bands co-manager and...

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March 6, 2023

Ep 156: Catching up with Seth and Sean of Trawl

In episode 156 of the podcast, Seth McLellan (bass) and Sean Matthews (vocals) of Portland, ME funk metal band Trawl rejoin the podcast. We talk about their opportunity opening for Anthrax, Black Label Society and Exodus a fe...

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Feb. 13, 2023

Ep 153: A Conversation with Half Me (Chris Hesse, Chris Zuehlke)

In episode 153, we’re joined by Chris Hesse (guitarist) and Chris Zuehlke (vocals) of German Nu-Metalcore band Half Me. We talk their upcoming debut full length ‘Soma’, writing in English, keeping creative control, and produc...

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Jan. 30, 2023

Ep 151: A Conversation with Koyo (Joey Chiaramonte and Harold Griffin)

In episode 151 of the pod, we are joined by Joey Chiaramonte (Vocals) and Harold Griffin (Guitar) of the band Koyo. We chat their musical come up, how they were influenced by the great bands all around them in Long …

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Jan. 2, 2023

Ep 147: 20 Years of Thrice’s ‘The Artist In The Ambulance’ w/Producer…

In episode 147 of the podcast, we’re joined by legendary producer, and front man of Be Well and Battery, Brian McTernan. Brian has produced many great records over his career, but today we’re focused on just one - Thrice’s ‘T...

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Dec. 19, 2022

Ep 145: A Conversation with Jeremy Saffer (Photographer and Visual Cr…

In episode 145, we speak with legendary metal photographer Jeremy Saffer. We met Jeremy this summer at Tattoo the Earth, watching him take photos of all the bands coming through the festival. We talk Jeremy’s come up, his ear...

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