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This episode I have the good instrumental band from NYC/Boston, Job Creators. We talk about favorite gear, how Blaise and Tim find what sound clips to use, and how the movie Old Boy is like working remotely.

Check out Job Creators most recent single "Love Monster" wherever you get music.

This episode I have the very good punk rock band Made Aware from Birmingham, AL. We talk about how long they have known each other, growing up in the music scene, and what the future holds for Made Aware.

Check out Made Aware wherever you get music.

Follow them on IG @madeawareband

This week I have one of the founding members of the Birmingham skate crew, Brittle Bones Brigade, Josh Sigler. We talk about how Brittle Bones Brigade came about, CPAP sponsorships, and the importance of community in life and in shredding.

Go follow @brittle_bones_brigade_ on Instagram.

They meet up every Wednesday at the skate park in City Walk in downtown Birmingham, AL. And are welcoming to all levels of skaters.

Go buy some BBB merch: https://grindcitydesigns.com/brittle_bones_brigade/shop/home

Adam and Chris from the great band Salvo join me on this episode. We discuss the concept behind their most recent album The Traveler, the differences between being a band in the 90s versus now, and the importance of knowing when someone might be more sultry than you.

Go check out Salvo at Saturn in Birmingham, AL this Saturday, May 13th.

Grab your tickets here: https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Salvo-fka-Pain/533729?afflky=SaturnBirmingham

Check out https://www.salvo.band/

@salvotheband on Instagram

Hello. This episode I have Sam Hoyos on from the NY band Playing Dead and Red River Podcast. We discuss movies, Sam's interview with Moby, and Playing Dead releases. Check out Red River Podcast wherever you get podcasts and go listen to Playing Dead.

https://playingdead.bandcamp.com/

Music by Brady Turner

This episode I have Blaythe Steuer from the metal band NO CURE out of Birmingham, AL. We had a great conversation about Blaythe's involvement with music in north Alabama, NO CURE's lifespan, and Blaythe's transition from chess club to heavy music.

Check out NO CURE wherever you get music.

Go buy some NO CURE merch https://nocurexxx.bandcamp.com/merch

Music by Brady Turner

Daina and Eric from the Birmingham punk band, Boss Rush, join me in the studio for this episode. We discuss the going ons in Boss Rush, wrestling, and how we would survive in a post-apocalyptic world. Check out Boss Rush wherever you get your music.

https://bossrush.bandcamp.com/

This episode we have Hannah and Brian Burx in the studio. They discuss all the shows they've been working on putting together, their work with Birmingham Oddities, and Brian's tattooing career. Also since the recording of this episode, they announced their new shop Wantful Things which will be sick!

Check them out on social media @brianburx and @hannahaliburx

Fraser is back! This episode I talk with the very good and funny Fraser of Wrong Life. We talk about the new Wrong Life record, call center stories, and surefire ways to make money. 

Check out @wronglifem8 on social media

The new album Wrong Life is available wherever you get music. 

AND WE'RE BACK. On this episode I have the founder and provocateur of Soothsayer Hot Sauce, Kyle Janis. We discuss the history of Soothsayer, hot sauce band collaborations, and where ketchup belongs. 

Find @soothsayerhotsauce on Instagram

Go buy some hot sauce: https://www.soothsayerhotsauce.com/

On this episode, Brady Turner makes his triumphant return. We talk about the three albums he's working on, how he (probably) won't do another talent show, and virtual reality. Brady also does a version of "This Christmas" at the end of the episode. Go check out Patti LaBelle's national Christmas tree lighting video. WHERE ARE MY BACKGROUND SINGERS?

This episode I have Kevin and Andrew of the Birmingham, AL punk band Qualifier. We discuss the origins of Qualifier, the Birmingham scene in general, Andrew's old DIY house called God's Butt, and rollercoasters. 

Check out Qualifier wherever you get your music. 

https://qualifier.bandcamp.com/

@qualifieral on all social media

This episode I talk with Mike and Chris from the very good record label Born Losers Records. We discuss the beginnings of Born Losers, how the label operates, and their love of all things music. 

Check out https://bornlosersrecords.com/

Follow all things @bornlosersrecords

This episode I have Rhys Green from the band Popsicklestickairport. We talk about their influences, making band stuff work with members in different cities, and PSA going to play in Japan!

Check out their new EP called EP for Faries wherever you get music. 

In this episode I have the LA-based synth group CD Ghost! I talk with Cody and Blake about hardware, software, and all the different wares. We also discuss their new album coming out on Born Losers Records, "Night Music", coming out on November 11th. Make sure to go pre-save the album wherever you get your music. 

Check out CD Ghost: https://cdghost.bandcamp.com/

This episode I talk with pro wrestler Pretty Ricky Willdy. We talk about his career beginnings, sponsorships, and the Nov 5th Arthur Caulfield Memorial show happening at Battle Arts Academy in Mississauga, ON. 

This episode I get to talk to Chris Wrenn of Bridge Nine Records. Bridge Nine is known for some classic hardcore records and bands but Chris also has Sully's Brand clothing. Sully's is a Boston sports-centric clothing line that some of your favorite Bridge Nine bands have sold merch for outside of Red Sox games at Fenway. 

This episode I have Jesse Clark from Birmingham metal band Wielded Steel. We talk about streetwear brands, Christian metal in our formative years, and the music scene in Birmingham. 

Check out Wielded Steel's new split with NO CURE out on all platforms. 

Check out Jesse on tour with Insignificant Other

@weildedsteel on all social media. 

Hello! In this episode, I have the very good Cathedral Bells. We talk about horror movies, start various beefs, and talk about their tour with Surf Rock is Dead coming up in November. 

Check out @cathedralbells on all social media

Check out Fall Into Place and Afterglow wherever you get music

Matt's other project, Midi Memory, also has new music out

The beautiful folks in Zeta join me in studio to discuss their new album, being a band for 20 years, and vegan food. 

This episode I talk with Candice Maritato from the South Florida band Woolbright. We talk about the going ons in Woolbright, modern-day bartending, and artists who influence Candice.

Check out @woolbrightband wherever you get music. 

This week I talk with Sam Porter of the very good band Kali Masi from Chicago. We discuss his in-depth research of mini golf courses, morbid stuff, and maybe social media is bad for people?? 

Follow @kalimasiband on all social media

They just announced a tour with Tighwire and Sam Russo!

This episode I speak with Alex Johnson of Wonk Unit. We have a bit of banter and do some waffling. We talk about Wonk Unit's latest album Uncle Daddy, the style of Wonk Unit, and the future of Wonk Fest. 

Follow @wonkunitlondon

Hello! Valerie Knox, guitarist for The Anti-Queens and Black Cat Attack, joins me this week to discuss all things band related, gear talk, and heading to Germany for tour this week. 

Follow @theantiqueens for all their upcoming dates.

Follow @theblackcatattack to keep up with them. 

Hello! This episode I speak with Luke Bentham of The Dirty Nil. Fun conversation about history, guitars, and why it's never the crowd's fault. 

Go listen to all of The Dirty Nil's albums.

This episode I have founding member and guitarist of the Florida-ish band Protagonist. We talk about having band members in different parts of the country, how he approaches the guitar(usually from the front), and Protagonist's new split ep coming out with Omnigone! 

Hello! I'm back with new episodes after a little break. In this episode, I talk to Jim Shomo from the very good Philidelphia, PA punk band Dark Thoughts. We discuss the Ramones, Dark Thought's future stage plots, and Something to Talk About. aCheck out all their albums on their bandcamp.

This week I have Dan Levy from the very good Boston punk rock band In The Meantime. We discuss different sacrifices that go with being in a touring punk rock band, the specialness of their latest "Adolescent Purgatory", and the worst staircase in the business. 

Hello, this episode I have Nick Woods from DIRECT HIT! on the podcast. We talk about growing up Catholic, software development, and the going ons in DIRECT HIT!

This episode I have Gooch from Gainesville's You Vandal. We talk about their new record 'Pretend I Don't Exist', the origins of his name, and the legacy of his nose. 

Check out 'Pretend I Don't Exist' wherever you get music. You can also buy the vinyl from Jumpstart Records. 

This episode I have Ryan from 500 Miles to Memphis. We discuss Elvis, Teen Mom, and the longevity of his group. Check out "Hard To Love" wherever you get music! 

This episode I have Andrew Patrick from the band The Carolyn. We discuss their album announcement coming up, possible future shows, and toss around theatrical band ideas.