My Life In Notes

Jason and I talk about the official soda of Unoriginal Vinyl, how projects happen, and a bunch of random memories (Jason remembers everything). 

Conrad and I talk about the early Ghoti Hook days, his transition out of the band and what he is doing with the Fast God Stuff podcast!

Jake and Andrew jumped on the podcast to discuss their most recent 2 week tour, where the band started, Friend Club Records, and what the future holds. I've known these guys for a minute so it was a real fun conversation. 

Jamie and I dive into his time in the KC scene, working for Victory Records, touring with bands, the time I sent him a ton of demos in Facebook messenger, what he is up to with FCR and how great the Furnace Fest Community is. 

Cyndi was one of the first people I reached out to when I started the podcast. She started as a fan of Coheed and Cambria and became more involved in the community. Over time she became know as the All Mother (if you know, you know) and was a pivitol part of the online Coheed community. With the help of some friends she started the All Things Coheed podcast (amazing, check it out). She is now the Product Manager at Evil Ink Comics and it is such a great story how she was a fan for years and ended up in the role. 

Luke and I go back 20+ years. We sat down to talk about the processes behind building and growing a band, touring, recording, replacing band members, and more. We talked about how the processes changed over the last two decades and how familiar faces seem to always come back around in places you don't expect them. 

I'm a big fan of Dewey's podcast and knew some stories about him through listening so I wanted to have him on to talk about growing up in Alaska, moving the band to Portland and everything that happened along the way. 

Seth and I talk about the new Watashi Wa record, People Like People, and dig through the back catalog and talk about writing songs when you are young.

Scott and I talked all things Zao, but spent a decent amount of time on the Liberate era and his entrance into the band. Also talked about the newer tunes and upcoming tour!

Things didn't go as planned this week so I shared some thoughts on Trevor, grab a story from a friend, and talked to someone close to Trevor. I hope this episode helps you process the loss of one of the best and brightest in the metal scene. 

I talk with the Joshes from Revisionist about the processes behind their new album, Dirty Candy. Check out a short clip of the first single "Obscene or Unseen" at the end of the episode. Find out about trying to record during a pandemic and their experience working with Aaron Gillespie (Underoath, Paramore, etc)

Brian and I discuss the band's debut, The Weight and The Cost, the vulnerability of writing open and honest lyrics, and the next release Hello Sun (out 5.20.22). We also briefly touch on the issues of mental health and diversity in the hardcore scene. 

In this episode Josh and I discuss Dogwood history, family gatherings and recipes, punk rock pairings, cooking soundtracks, his podcast, and Saint Didacus tunes. You should really check it out. 

Jon and I covered the past 20 years+ of Midwest metalcore, Furnace Fest 21 and 22, his international travels, apple lady and her trailer, and everything Dead To Fall.

Jeff and I chatted about the band's latest album, Solid Gold, Furnace Fest 2022, wacky stories from back in the day, the transition of their sound in the late 90s, and life as a teacher. 

In this episode we talk about the new record from the Darling Fire, Further Seems Forever anniversary shows, and his world record in the OG Marios Bros. 

On this episode Jonathan and I dig into the history of the 3 bands he was in and discuss what is in the cards for Stairwell in 2022. 

Mike and I talk about Freeto Boat(Bettie Rocket, changing sound, taking my band on what would be their last tour in 2000), Fighting Jacks rise and fall, what he did between music projects over the years and his new bands. Includes a new track from Saint Didacus (members of Dogwood and Slick Shoes). 

In this episode Matthew and I focus on the foundations of Pacifirecords and his work with the Menders and Aaron Sprinkle. 

In this episode Tyler and I talk about the foundations of his interest in music, the beginnings of Capra, releasing a record during the pandemic, and plans for 2022!

Tim and I talk about the beginnings of Focused, the start of the spirit-filled hardcore movement, the Orange County scene, and more!

John and I talk about his band Resilia, song writing processes, musical influences, swancore, Coheed and Cambria, music during the pandemic, and more!

Brian and I talk about Tooth and Nail Records in the mid to late 90s, Furnace Fest, and the Old School Tooth and Nail Records Facebook group.