Interviews/Guests Episodes

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 the circumstances of the band getting back together and putting out new music. This was one of the more enlightening convos we’ve ever had on the pod, and the Audiovent story is an intriguing one. We think you’ll dig it! Follow Ben, Jason, and Audiovent here: Be...

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, ‘Sundiver’, out September 6, 2024 on SharpTone Records. We dig into the origins of the idea for a double album spanning years, the writing and production of the new record, the steps it took the band to get to this point, and much more. Henry is awesome, and Boston Mano...

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 Nonpoint and CKY, as well as some upcoming shows with Helmet/Local H and Polkadot Cadaver. We pivot to the new EP they are working on, ‘Tempest’, and its darker themes and subject matter. There are parts of this convo that get a little heavy and touch on suicide. If you, or...

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, the departure of 2 founding members and subsequent addition of Fred Mascherino and Matt Rubano, dealing with expectations, the writing and production, the release and response, and so much more. Eddie’s passion for his former band is infectious. This was an all time convo. ...

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/logos for LOA, and Alan’s other gigs creating/illustrating ‘The Beauty of Horror’ coloring books, working with Universal Studios on the ‘Univseral Monsters’ coloring book, and his upcoming ‘Beetlejuice’ release. This was an awesome convo with a super talented individual...

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 Matty Mullins joining the band as their touring vocalist. We also dig into their upcoming full length, ‘Vega’, out August 2, 2024 on Equal Vision. ‘Vega’ features two new songs with Matty Mullins on vocals. You can catch Christian and Anberlin on tour with Hawthorne H...

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 immediate hype in the mid 2000s, signing to Eulogy, and then dig into Mutiny! (Writing of, the theme of the record, touring off the record, expectations, the songs and music videos, and its legacy all these years later). We loved Mutiny! when it dropped in 2006 and still ride h...

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 of their new record, ‘analysis paralysis’, out August 9, 2024 on Pure Noise Records. Exciting times for Four Year Strong, and we’re here for it! Check out FYS here: Web: https://fouryearstrong.com/ IG/X: @fouryearstrong Podcast Theme performed by Trawl. C...

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’, out June 28, 2024 on Iodine Recordings. Jay gives us the details of how the project came to be, the writing of the record, and more. We also talk about a handful of records Jay’s produced over the years, including Bane, Citizen, and his own work. We conclude with some...

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 of Tears’, the ‘…Is For Lovers’ festival dates, and much, much more. JT gives us an all time story about how their now classic song ‘Ohio Is For Lovers’ came to be. Check out JT and Hawthorne Heights here: Web: https://hawthorneheights.com/ IG/Threads: @hawthorneh...

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 excellent new debut full length, ‘True To You’, out everywhere now. Another awesome convo with a band we really think you’ll dig! Check out Jeremy, Danny and HEAVYHEX here: IG/X: @heavyhexli Photos - Steve Levy: IG/Threads: @stevelevy_ X: @stevenlevy_ Po...

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 Skate Park’ and ‘Collarbone’. We also recap their recent shows at Sun Tiki Studios in Portland, ME, which was a throwback weekend for the band/fans alike. All of this, and some music nerdery sprinkled in throughout. Long live Sparks! Check out Toby and Marty, as well as...

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 music industry, growing the business, and much more. Come for the music nerdery, stay for the Tre Cool Dookie drum kit. Check out Mike and SJC Drums here: Web: https://www.sjcdrums.com/ SJC Drums IG/X/Threads: @sjcdrums Mike IG: @mike.sjc Podcast Theme p...

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 down on how the festival was created and the work that goes into getting it off the ground. The three of them have been around the music industry for decades, and created a festival that looks to give the headliners of tomorrow a platform to connect with fans across the co...

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, and the awesome new album from Sonic Universe, ‘It Is What It Is’, out May 10th on earMUSIC. The first half of the episode, Nate, Anthony and Tony dig into what they’ve been listening to over the last few months. A good mix of old and new from your friendly neighborho...

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 into our musical come up, favorite records, shows, and much more. Cheers to 4 years of Podioslave. Here’s to many more! Check out Todd and With Honor here: Todd IG: @toddjmackey With Honor IG/X: @withhonorct Web: https://withhonormusic.com/ Photo Credit...

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 awesome new album, ‘Veritas’, out May 3, 2024 on Mascot Records. This was a special one for us. Being able to talk to Sonny 4 years into the podcast when we had circled P.O.D. back at the start was a dream come true. We think you’ll dig it. Check out Sonny and P.O.D....

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 any sized room, as well as dig into his forthcoming book, ‘Saint Vitus Bar | The First Ten Years: An Oral and Visual History’. Nathaniel has been very good to us over the years, allowing us to feature his work on a number of episode promo cards. This conversation was 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 feature on their new album. Their upcoming release, ‘Half Living Things’, drops April 5, 2024 on SharpTone Records. Pod goes international! Check out Lochie and Alpha Wolf here: Web: https://www.alphawolfcvlt.com IG/X/: @alphawolfcvlt Photo Credit: Third Eye Vi...

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 makes a great album opener? You know it when you FEEL it. We start the episode with a catch up with Greg, and finish the episode with a few anecdotes surrounding Greg’s days as the lead guitarist of Zebrahead, of which he was a founding member. Check out Greg and the...

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 their awesome EP from last year ‘Life’s A Blur’. We think you’ll dig Superbloom, and this convo with Matteo and Dave. Check out Superbloom here: IG: @superbloomnyc Photo Credit: Shawn Robbins https://www.photorobbins.com IG/Threads: @photo_robbins Pod...

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, ‘Perpetual | Terminal’, out 2/23/24 on MNRK Heavy. This is an awesome peek behind the curtain at one of metal/metalcore’s lasting bands. Check out John and Darkest Hour here: IG: @john_b_henry Darkest Hour: IG/Threads: @darkest_hour_official X: @darkesthourrock...

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 music, and how they came to be the first release on HardLore Records (in conjunction with Triple B Records). We dig into the the self titled record as well, talking songs, album art, and everything in between. Talking with Mac felt like catching up with an old friend....

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 Gaslight Anthem, the writing and creation of their stellar album from 2023, ‘History Books’, and much more. Benny continues to be one of our favorite people to chat with, ever. We start the episode with a good conversation surrounding the current NBA season up this p...