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TONY & KT

Laugh Now Die LaterMar 29, 2024

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TONY & KT

TONY & KT

Ep. 121 - Tony GUNN & K.T Green (Seudo Youth, G*U*N*N, People’s Temple, Advoids, and The Freakees) Tony and K.T are a power couple who are part of the up-and-coming hardcore punk band Seudo Youth. They both have been in many organic, interesting, and awesome hardcore punk bands prior. We speak on both being raised in conservative homes, the ups and downs of the Orange County scene, vouching for the younger generation, and upcoming releases. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Mar 29, 202401:13:45
SHERWIN SHAPOURI

SHERWIN SHAPOURI

Ep. 120 - Sherwin Shapouri

(Tour Manager/Manager)

Sherwin, a Texas hardcore kid, rose to prominence as a tour manager in the alternative music scene.

From releasing Power Trip’s initial demo to overseeing tours for Shoreline Mafia, Lil Peep, Iron Age, and Power Trip, he now manages acts like SEMATARY and Jesus Piece.

We discuss his upbringing through his teenage years, starting with assisting Power Trip, embarking on DIY tours with Iron Age, constructing a venue/house in Texas, which was ultimately shut down after a Trash Talk/Odd Future show, and ultimately, making a career out of managing tours and acts.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Mar 15, 202401:41:27
RONN PEREZ

RONN PEREZ

Ep. 119 - Ronn Perez

(Photographer, Hordes, Pesadilla Distopika)

Took a trip to the Inland Empire to interview Ronn, a Colton native who is quite an encyclopedia on Inland Empire Hardcore.

Being known for his wholesome and warm style of photography, Ronn has also played bass in bands such as Hordes and Sistema Distopiko.

We speak on his childhood, growing up as first generation in a Mexican household, the rich history of punk in the Inland Empire, getting into photography, and his life today.

Ronn is a kind individual who deserves to be recognized in any form of capacity - it was a pleasure to get a tour of the city.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Mar 07, 202401:03:22
DANTE-SIN

DANTE-SIN

Ep. 118 - Dante-Sin Dante is a DJ, event organizer, and frontman of the band “Sin + Passion” from Pomona, California. Dante has been a DJ since his early ‘teens, taking inspiration from his father who has been a DJ for the greater part of his life. Dante speaks on his teenage years, attending all ages parties into his early 20’s, and his choice to stop DJ’ing to focus on Sin + Passion. He shares some of his personal accomplishments along with some downfalls and his current life today. Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
Feb 28, 202457:58
ALEX BARRAGAN

ALEX BARRAGAN

Ep. 117 - Alex Barragan

(Wise, Leave No Doubt, Castillo)

If you are from L.A and never kicked with Alex either you are not from here or you’re lame as hell.

Alex is the guitar man in “Wise” and “Castillo”, plus currently fronting a new band - “Leave No Doubt”.

From being in bands, to booking shows, we talk about his teenage years into now. He shares his story on learning to play guitar while writing the now iconic Wise demo and booking Dead Heat’s first show at a skatepark. And lastly we talk about the state of current hardcore.

Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Feb 15, 202445:48
TRENT (DIZTORT)

TRENT (DIZTORT)

Ep. 116 -Trent (Diztort)

After releasing there highly anticipated full length “Vengeance is Mine” whom many consider to be hardcore record of the year of 2023 including myself, I finally was able to sit down and talk to Trent.

We speak on the meaning behind couple of tracks on ‘Vengeance is Mine’, Diztort doing a full U.S tour off just a demo, the formation of the band, and much more.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcast.
Feb 06, 202401:08:23
BRANDEN HUTCHINS

BRANDEN HUTCHINS

Ep. 115 - Branden Hutchins

(Response, Stoic Violence, Video Disease, Video Disease Records)

Branden is a Hardcore lifer who has been in multiple bands plus also running his own label - Video Disease Records.

Branden has fronted bands such as Stoic Violence, Video Disease, and Response.

We talk about his upbringing, getting into hardcore at a young age, comparison of fun and violence at shows over the past 15 years, plus tons of fun stories to share.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Jan 11, 202401:04:18
SAM BOSSON

SAM BOSSON

Ep. 114 - Sam Bosson

(Blazing Eye, Kommand)

One of my all time favorite guests - Sam Bosson is back for another episode.

We speak on his youth, hanging out with Tim Butcher, meeting Trash Talk, traveling the world in his early twenties, what it means to be a hardcore lifer, and changing his look multiple times over the years.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Jan 04, 202401:27:41
ADAM SCHWARTZ

ADAM SCHWARTZ

Ep. 113 - Adam Schwartz (Going Underground LA & On Parade) Adam Schwartz is Hardcore kid through and through, from being part of the Bakersfield Hardcore scene, to booking shows, to starting to his own band - On Parade - and now co-owning his record store Going Underground LA. We speak on it all including the behind the scenes into his personal life, growing up in Bakersfield, the best and worst shows he has booked, and more. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Dec 28, 202301:05:54
ULYSSES COONEY

ULYSSES COONEY

Ep. 112 - Ulysses Cooney

(Blazing Eye, Knife Fight, Rayos X, Mugre)

Ulysses Cooney, most known for being the drummer of Blazing Eye, has been an integral member of Los Angeles Punk for more than half his life.

In the first half we talk about the infamous “Lynwood House” - a house where multiple core members of Los Angeles Punk lived together in their youth.

We also speak on his personal life from feeling like an outcast in his neighborhood, getting kicked out of his house due to dressing punk, and becoming a dad while keeping his morals the same.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Dec 21, 202301:33:38
LIL FRIENDSHIP

LIL FRIENDSHIP

Ep. 111 - Lil Friendship

Guillermo Sánchez, better known as Memo or Lil Friendship passed away earlier this year.

I had the pleasure to have recorded an interview on March 8th, 2022 in his home. Memo was a talented painter and created merch under the name Lil Friendship but more importantly, he was a friend loved by many.

Memo and I sit down and discuss what it means to be a Mexican artist, growing up in Rialto, CA, and coming to LA to pursue art.
Dec 14, 202301:21:29
SEAN LIM

SEAN LIM

Ep. 110 - Sean Lim

You may have heard of him you may not ….. who cares … Sean Lim is a Los Ángeles legend. Punk Rocker, Hardcore kid and overall rocker.

We speak on growing up in a Chinese immigrant home, Sam Bosson getting him into punk, dealing with friends passing away and what the future holds for him.
Nov 22, 202301:10:58
SAM JAMES VELDE

SAM JAMES VELDE

Ep. 109 - Sam James Velde

(Bluebird, Laughing Matter)

Sam is a rock n roll lifer who has played many roles in uplifting aggressive music for years - from playing in bands, managing bands, and putting events together.

We speak on the intensity of early punk gigs, the direction of current hardcore punk, as well as his personal life and stories.
Nov 09, 202301:00:16
CLIQUE

CLIQUE

Ep. 108 - Clique

Clique is a teeth-clenching aggressive hardstyle hardcore band from the Bay Area with a very outspoken political message.

I sat down with Joven (Vocals) and Kwame (Bass) on their stop in Los Angeles a couple months ago to take a look into their lives and what led them to create their style and specific take on music.We touch on various subjects from a Brown and Black man’s perspective wether that be internal or our outlook on the world.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Nov 02, 202301:11:44
VIOLENCIA (Español)

VIOLENCIA (Español)

Ep. 107 - Violencia English & Spanish version available. Violencia es un grupo Hardcore desde Tijuana, Mexico. Tuve el privilegio de tomar un café con ellos en Los Ángeles para hablar sobre la dificultad de ser un grupo que cruza la fronteriza Americana para tocar shows. Hablamos todo, desde la juventud de cada miembro, la formación del grupo hasta este ańo las dificultades que han enfrentado para cruzar constérname, las consecuencias y mucho más.
Oct 19, 202301:12:52
VIOLENCIA (English)

VIOLENCIA (English)

Ep. 107 - Violencia English & Spanish version available. Violencia is Hardcore band based out of Tijuana, Mexico. I had the pleasure to sit down with them twice to talk about what it’s like for a band to cross the border into the U.S. to play shows. I believe their story should be heard because not many bands are able to to do what they do. From risking their personal security to come to the U.S., to driving countless hours, and overall what it took for the band to be formed in the first place. We also discuss some examples of bands who have tried to cross the border and have been unable to play shows because of legal trouble.
Oct 19, 202301:01:46
ABE GARCIA

ABE GARCIA

Ep. 106 - Abe Garcia

(ADX Studio / Descontrol)

Abe is hands down one of my favourite artists born and raised in South Central Los Ángeles. From being in bands, printing T Shirts, making zines, co-owning Descontrol, to recently having opened his own studio, Abehas done a lot for the Los Angeles Punk community.

I had the pleasure to sit down and talk to Abe in his brand new studio in Boyle Heights. We discuss what it was like growing up in South Central and what’s going on in his life today.

Available Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Oct 12, 202343:13
LUIS HERNANDEZ

LUIS HERNANDEZ

Ep. 105 - Luis Hernandez (Alpha & Omega, California Cowboys, Young Lordz) Luis is Hernandez is the frontman of Los Angeles’s very own Alpha & Omega and the mastermind behind California Cowboys. Luis is a mentor and dear friend and I am glad we were finally able to his this conversation. We speak on his foundational years from doing missionary work to help book shows at an early age. We also dig into some A&O lyrics and much more. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Sep 27, 202336:13
FURN

FURN

Ep. 104 - Furn Zavala


(Haarm, Graverust, Goldenvoice)


Furn is an OG hardcore kid from the Inland Empire. Furn has been a driving force in the Southern California Hardcore scene from being in bands, to helping setup shows, Furn has always been behind the curtain. We dig into his personal life to find out where all his passion comes from and we also talk about honoring life, Tim Butcher, the origin of For the Children, and more.


Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Sep 20, 202301:42:41
JOSEF ALFONSO

JOSEF ALFONSO

Ep. 103 - Josef Alfonso

(Sunami, Big Boy, Field of Flames, Condition One)

Josef is the multi instrumentalist mastermind behind 80% of Bay Area Hardcore bands. From being a part of Ex Youth to being in one of the biggest hardcore bands in the world while still having DIY ethics - I was intrigued and asked some personal questions. I had the pleasure to conduct this interview at shore in Hermosa Beach.

We speak on his current feelings and thoughts on Sunami, his upbringing in San Jose and reveals who “Y.A.B” is about.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Sep 13, 202340:09
TRASH TALK FAN EPISODE

TRASH TALK FAN EPISODE

Ep. 102 - Trash Talk Fan Episode

Joaquin (@risinggoesham) and I are 10 years apart and both have a deep love for Trash Talk. We talk about Joaquins’s 20+ Trash Talk shows he’s attended in LA, from the gigs, to the music, to Trash Talk Collective, we just want an excuse to talk about the band.
Aug 29, 202348:34
ANDY NELSON

ANDY NELSON

Ep. 101 - Andy Nelson (Paint it Black, Ceremony, Open City)

Andy and I sit down in Hollywood California to talk about his life as a musician and his personal life. From his childhood in Philly into being in some of the unique hardcore punk bands of the last 20 years - we discuss various topics such as Punk and Hardcore shows almost always selling out in advance, shows being heavily documented, and scene music.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Aug 29, 202301:25:02
KIE

KIE

Ep. 100 - Kie

Kie is a photographer/artist based out of Mid City Los Angeles. I interviewed Kie a little over 2 years ago and has since been in and out of prison. I am grateful to have sat down with Kie in his home to talk about surviving prison, adjusting to life back home, and what it was like knowing he was going to leave his family.

Kie is now back home continuing to create art and pursue his passion for photography. This is a powerful conversation that I truly believe is a testament of hope.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Aug 22, 202301:30:08
JUSTICE TRIPP

JUSTICE TRIPP

Ep. 99 - Justice Tripp

Our first returning guest - Justice Tripp with a very short personal conversation that pretty much sums up what this podcast is about.

I talked to Justice in Pioneertown after a Angel Dust gig. We speak on the importance of male role models, the future of Hardcore, and he shares a story of a show he attended in Baltimore at the age of 13.

Thank you for listening.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Aug 03, 202321:45
JEFF CAFFEY

JEFF CAFFEY

Ep. 97 - Jeff Caffey

(Odd Man Out, Change, Gag)

I have interviewed many many people and I’ve said this before, but Jeff comes from a strange and unique background that led him to become a multi-talented instrumentalist and hardcore lifer who has been a part of 64 bands.

We speak on his strange childhood that led to crazy teen years, the iconic “Tiki House” - a house in Seattle that housed a group of straight edge kids who lived alone and booked shows, and how touring and playing in bands got him to where he is now.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Jul 24, 202301:07:51
CARLOS CRUZ

CARLOS CRUZ

Ep. 96 - Carlos Cruz

(Cruz, Fentanyl, Healer)

Carlos and I sit down outside a gig in San Jose California. From booking shows to playing in multiple bands covering several sub genres.

We also discuss his personal life: what it was like growing up in San Bruno, losing his father at a early age, how he was affected as he got older and getting passed down the torch from an older Bay Area promoter when starting to book his own shows.

Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Jul 19, 202359:45
KRIS KIRK

KRIS KIRK

Ep. 95 - Kris Kirk (LOCK, Harpoon Guns, Leather Slave)

I sit down with Kris in his home in Los Angeles to talk about his strange, unique, yet very interesting life.

Kris speaks on growing up being a brown kid in Orange County, what influences his photography, and some stories from the road that include playing in a basement full of feces.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Jul 11, 202301:04:00
ACE EDGE

ACE EDGE

Ep. 94 - Ace Edge (Mutual Assured Destruction, Forum of Passion, Break Away)

Ace runs “Forum of Passion” - a podcast that takes a deep dive on its guest’s journey to revelate the story behind the artist. I am glad I had the chance to switch seats and interview Ace on his journey. From his earliest memories of childhood, to becoming a punk and being in bands. We also discuss Topics such as the decline of popularity of straight edge, hardcore - what it once was into its current state and more.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Jun 28, 202301:27:20
END IT

END IT

Ep. 93 - End It (Akil and Pat)

I talk to Akil and Pat in Pioneertown after there gig with Angel Dust. We look at back at the “tough guy” scene, the pros and cons of younger kids getting into hardcore, getting older, and some life lessons that come with it.

Available on Spotify And Apple Podcasts.
Jun 21, 202334:34
SAM

SAM

Ep. 92 - Sam (Mortal Wound, Kommand, Lake of Blood)

Sam and I sit down at his lock out in San Pedro California. We speak on his childhood in Pedro, getting into drug addiction, finding himself in isolation for years and how playing and writing music got him out of that hole.

Although Sam is my definition of a Death Metal guy through and through he has some awesome stories from Hardcore shows at Aladdin Jr’s.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Jun 14, 202301:10:35
NATURE WORLD INC

NATURE WORLD INC

Ep. 91 - Andres (Nature World Inc.)

Andres has been running Nature World for 10 years. South Central born and raised Andres runs a successful brand while throwing music events with different music genres. His events have hosted acts such as Souilja Boy, Trash Talk, No Warning, Lil Peep, and Turnstile.

Growing up a couple blocks away and years apart - Andres and I talk about it all from his childhood, learning hard work ethic from his parents, the difference between being Mexican/first generation and Chicano and much more - you have to listen to find out.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Jun 07, 202301:08:39
TYLER BRADBERRY

TYLER BRADBERRY

Ep. 90 - Tyler Bradberry

Tyler is a Filmmaker who comes from Hardcore - more specifically part of “The Stoop Kids”.

He’s directed music videos for Rotting Out, Twitching Tongues, and Deadbody after having also worked with acts such as Korn,Ho9909, and Babylon LA.

We speak on his crazy youth, going from drunk nights fighting roommates to making a living as an independent film director, and what he the future holds for him.
May 31, 202301:02:38
ALEXANDER SPIT

ALEXANDER SPIT

Ep. 89 - Alexander Spit Alexander is a producer, beat maker, and rapper from Los Angeles and the Bay Area. I had the pleasure to sit down in his studio and share our takes on the past, present, and future of Hardcore & Hip Hop. We talk about what his life was like years back and how learning about Tim Butcher and Sammy Winston led to this interview. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
May 16, 202301:12:40
MATT TREJO

MATT TREJO

Ep. 88 - Matt Trejo

(SMUT, CØNDITIØN, Hot Load)

THE LOAD IS HEADING TO JAPAN!

From booking backyard shows as a kid in West Covina to now going on a tour in Japan for the second time with a different band I sit down with Matt to talk about the good and the real ugly. Matt has had his fair share of life experiences, we talk about approaching a different stage in his life getting older, what his love for music has done for him, and so much more.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
May 11, 202353:41
RICHARD DE LA VEGA

RICHARD DE LA VEGA

Ep. 87 - Richard De La Vega (More to Pride, Evil Wayz)

More to Pride is slowly but surely doing a comeback and they have gone through it all. Richie and I sit down in his home to talk about the minute all the members in More to Pride broke edge, why did the band broke up, the feeling of kids from Lynwood taking a trip to the East Coast on a tour with Mental, and Richie’s life after the breakup of the band.

Thank you everyone for listening.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
May 02, 202353:09
PEET WEBER

PEET WEBER

Ep. 86 - Peet Weber (Biased Tapes).

Peet is a OG and a friend whom has put me on to a multitude of cool stuff. I was intrigued to meet Peet through his brand “Biased”, people throughout various scenes such as hardcore, powerviolence, rock Biased gear. Peet also produces and creates beats - some of his beats are included in Gulch’s debut EP and an interlude in Big Boy’s demo. This is the 2nd interview out of 2 intense interviews where we talk about overcoming his strange and difficult life, learning to grow as he looks back at his younger days, and so much more. A great interview nonetheless!

Available Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Apr 18, 202301:02:16
CHRIS ELDER

CHRIS ELDER

Ep. 85 - Chris Elder (Despise You, Pessimiser).

Chris and I have a 30 min interview covering topics such as gentrification, when Los Angeles was predominantly Mexican, skateboarding, and the beginning of Despise You.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Apr 11, 202343:49
ANDREW SOLIS

ANDREW SOLIS

Ep. 84 - Andrew Solis (Despise You, DeadBeat, Apparition, Beyond Pain, and Dead Stare Studios).

Andrew is a producer and songwriter who has been in multiple heavy-hitting Los Angeles hardcore and powerviolence bands. We talk about becoming a producer full time, how he joined Despise You, being in a bands for 10+ years and the story why he left Frostbite.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Apr 05, 202301:06:52
IAN

IAN

Ep. 83 - Ian Logan (Kommand, Hoax, LOCK, Aersols, Fugitive, and CØNDITIØN)

In celebration of Kommand’s new record “Death Age”, I sat down with the riff master Ian - the mastermind behind alot of the coolest hardcore punk bands. We talk about his youth in New Hampshire, almost becoming a professor, cool stories on the road with Hoax, and what the hell is dumpster diving.
Mar 28, 202301:19:44
GINA ALMAGUER

GINA ALMAGUER

Ep. 82 - Gina (Sheer, Grave School, Linda Susan, Human Garbage).

Live from the Corner of Midnight Hour Gina and I talk about so much in an hour. We dig deep into her life - the best and the worst of it, spirituality, and what it was like going to hardcore shows 10 years ago with less of a female attendee and so much more.

Thank you everyone for continuing to listen an absolute great interview.

Available Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Mar 23, 202353:27
ADAM BARNES

ADAM BARNES

Ep. 81 - Adam Barnes (GAG)

Adam and I talk inside the GAG van before their set at Midnight Hour in the San Fernando Valley. We talk about what it was like growing up dirt poor, the “Tiki House” - a house in Olympia, Washington where a mom left her son and his straight friends to run the house, his time working at Chuck E Cheese, and what the hell the song “All this Shrimp” is about.
Mar 07, 202351:21
KEVIN & LIMON

KEVIN & LIMON

Ep. 80 - Kevin & Limon (PRISON POSTUMO, Tozcos) This week I took a trip to Santa Ana to talk to the duo of Kevin and Limon who are essential part in keeping the Santa Ana punk scene alive. We Talk about what it was like growing up in Santa Ana as a Latino, how they met, and what it’s like being punk in a Mexican Immigrant household.
Feb 23, 202355:53
JOHN McCARTHY

JOHN McCARTHY

Ep. 79 - John McCarthy (M.U.T.T, Outlaw).

Live from the underneath the Zebulon - John and I talk about everything from zines, Pro Wrestling, hardcore and everything in between. We discuss why he left all behind to move to San Francisco and what the future hold for him!
Feb 15, 202301:01:42
NICK JETT

NICK JETT

Ep. 78 - Nick Jett (Terror, Piece By Piece). Nick and I sit down in his studio to talk about everything from his short time in Carry On, how “Primitive as Fuck” came to be, to now having a baby and looking back at his life.
Feb 09, 202301:05:04
JESSE SANES

JESSE SANES

Ep. 77 - Jesse Sanes (Hoax, Kommand, Liebestod)

Recorded in his basement somewhere in Los Angeles. Jesse is a stand up and very interesting guy, we cover a lot of topics from politics to some of Jesse’s personal’s struggles.
Feb 02, 202301:37:25
NOTHING LESS BOOKING

NOTHING LESS BOOKING

Ep. 76 - Roman & Nick (Self Sabatoge and Nothing Less Booking) We talk about overcoming homelessness & drug addiction, how Nothing Less Booking started, and ask the age-old question: Which is better, Hardcore or Punk?
Jan 26, 202301:33:12
ANTHONY ANZALDO

ANTHONY ANZALDO

Ep. 75 - Anthony Anzaldo (Ceremony, Cold Cave, Homesick Festival, Ex Youth, etc)

Anthony and I sit down talk about the late Sammy Winston, stories of the early days of Ceremony, will Ceremony every break up, and much more.
Jan 11, 202301:45:33
JNUT

JNUT

Ep. 74 -Justin Nut “JNUT” (Dead Heat, Paranoiac, Human Garbage)

Justin Nut “JNut” is a talented guitarist who has been involved with many successful bands over the years. We talk about the growth, success, and history of Dead Heat, his time filling in for the Inland Empire’s Hardcore band “Runamuk”, and how he got into heavy music while being raised by an immigrant Chinese mother.
Dec 30, 202253:59
SAM & SPENCER

SAM & SPENCER

Ep. 73 - Sam & Spencer both members of Trash Talk past and present share stories of touring in the early days and talk about the late Tim Butcher.
Dec 21, 202246:41
TANK

TANK

Ep. 72 - Tank (Rotting Out, SlowTrip, Expect the Worst)

Tank and I talk about what’s it like coming to LA and hustling different jobs at a young age. We also touch on coming from Punk and getting into Hardcore through Rotting Out, drug addiction, and the story that made him quit.
Dec 08, 202201:01:03