603 AITAH For Ruining Everything? A Scathing Review
The Mike Herrera Podcast
Solo episode. One very critical voicemail, one very fun one, and one about books. Plus: East Coast tour is done, Denver is next, and new MxPx album is getting close. This week: The Find a Way Home Tour with The Ataris wraps up after DC, Norfolk, Charlotte, and Charleston. Mike recaps all four shows and explains why Charlotte might have been the best of the run. Then Michael from the Charlotte meet and greet calls in with a detailed, point-by-point critique of Mike's personality and the podcast, and Mike responds at full length. Jay Gwak (AI Mike) from New York checks in about the DC show, the...
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603 Starved Naked Cold and Wet
The Mike Herrera Podcast
603 Starved Naked Cold and Wet Free Form Fun This week: Joe from St. Pete calls in about the Seahawks Super Bowl win (Mike is absolutely not over it), shouts out Clint Gresham, and recaps the Jannus Live show with Goldfinger, Zebrahead, Unwritten Law, and sullvn. Dave from Omaha asks about the new Yellowcard album and Mike gives a real, honest take. A mystery caller accidentally tries to sign up for Naked and Afraid, which sends Mike down a full reality TV rabbit hole: Survivor, Big Brother, The Traitors, and which one he would actually do. And Anderson calls in from the Dallas show at...
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#602 The Business of Living
The Mike Herrera Podcast
The Business of Living Diving deeper into how things get done and more. Questions or comments? Leave a voicemail: 360-830-6660 X/Twitter: twitter.com/mikeherreraTD Facebook: facebook.com/mikeherreraTD Instagram: instagram.com/mikeherreraTD MXPX.com: UPCOMING MxPx SHOWS: Mar 27 -- 9:30 Club, Washington DC (w/ The Ataris) Mar 28 -- The NorVa, Norfolk, VA (w/ The Ataris) Mar 29 -- The Fillmore, Charlotte, NC Mar 30 -- Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, SC Apr 11 -- Mission Ballroom, Denver, CO (w/ Goldfinger, Zebrahead, Homegrown) Vans Warped Tour 2026: DC, Long Beach, Mexico City,...
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601 Rev on The Drowns
The Mike Herrera Podcast
Ep 601. Rev on The Drowns We talked about obsession, debt, making art for yourself, and the new Drowns album recorded with Bill Stevenson at The Blasting Room. Also: Zach Blair shreds on a track, Matt Hensley plays accordion, and Rev asks me why Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo is the AC/DC of punk rock. Listen/watch, link in bio #MxPx #MikeHerreraPodcast #TheDrowns #Rev #Episode601 #punkrock — Questions or comments? Leave a voicemail: 360-830-6660 X/Twitter: twitter.com/mikeherreraTD Facebook: facebook.com/mikeherreraTD Instagram: instagram.com/mikeherreraTD...
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#600 Yuri Ruley
The Mike Herrera Podcast
#600 Yuri Ruley on Drumming and more. Fixing our Hospitality Rider Van’s Warped Tour stories Yuri’s Pre and mid show mindset Early days of MxPx and going a band New MxPx Album Merch: mxpx.com Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MAR with The Ataris -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva -Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore -Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall APRIL Saturday April 11 - Denver, CO at Mission Ballroom w/Goldfinger, Zebrahead and Home Grown SEPT -Saturday...
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599 State of the Music Monday
The Mike Herrera Podcast
It's a full Music Monday episode. Submissions came in from all over — Spokane, Quebec City, Toronto, Arizona, Japan, and more. Each Artist gets a listen and a real reaction. Before the music, Mike explains the new submission process: post your music in the comments of the pinned Music Monday post in the Mike Herrera Podcast Facebook group. He also goes on a tangent about subscription services, TiVo, and the lost art of owning things — sparked by his kids discovering Tropic Thunder. Bands featured: The Pink Socks (Spokane, WA), XXsmiile (Quebec City), Suit Yourself, Surrender the...
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598 The Ever Passing Process
The Mike Herrera Podcast
Ep 598: The Ever Passing Process Also: Rich from Northeast Washington shows off his new Sterling by Music Man signature bass, and Mike floats Rich's idea of custom MxPx picks in the store. State of my world... Then JP from Michigan asks about the difference between recording with Steve Kravac and Jerry Finn. Mike breaks down the making of Life in General, Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo, and The Ever Passing Moment, from late-night sessions at Robert Lang Studios to the Chick Magnet last-take story at Westbeach Recorders in Hollywood. Plus: Dave Grohl beer bongs and how he...
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597 QUESTIONS on Singing, AI and the solo acoustic private show era
The Mike Herrera Podcast
QUESTIONS How hard do I sing live? MxPx and Goldfinger shows New and Old fans are the best Is AI drinking all our water? The Solo Acoustic era This week from the Mike Herrera Podcast Facebook Group and your voicemails. Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MAR with The Ataris -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva -Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore -Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall APRIL Saturday April 11 - Denver, CO at Mission Ballroom w/Goldfinger, Zebrahead and Home Grown...
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596 Tips for New (& not so new) Bands
The Mike Herrera Podcast
596 Tips for New (& not so new) Bands Real advice for those starting a new band, Naming some names, Sports talk, Recipe for Success, Songwriting, Band Updates Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MAR with The Ataris -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva -Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore -Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall APRIL Saturday April 11 - Denver, CO at Mission Ballroom w/Goldfinger, Zebrahead and Home Grown SEPT -Saturday September 5 - Milan, Italy at Punkadeka...
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595 Music Monday Bowl
The Mike Herrera Podcast
Music Monday Bowl 1. First Natural – Walking Several Miles 2. Belgravia DieNasty – New Track Submitted by Brock Jeffries 3. The Disorderlies – Get Up (Track starts around 0:40) 4. Your Honor – Red Dress (Chorus hits around 1:20) 5. NiTEWAKE – New Single Featuring Nick White (founding bassist of Attack Attack!) 6. Matchbook Romance – Something Worse Than The Night First new release in 20 years Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MAR with The Ataris -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA...
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-Halloween costumes and themes
-MXPX venue stories
-Personal Songs and Stories
-Does MxPx have a gender?
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MXPX is coming and bringing the Ataris
NOV
-Thursday NOV 13 -Louisville, KY at Mercury Ballroom
-Friday NOV 14 - STL, MO at The Pageant
-Saturday NOV 15 - Fayetteville, AR at Ozark Music Hall
-Sunday NOV 16 - Oklahoma City, OK at Tower Theatre
DEC
2026
JAN with The Suicide Machines
-Friday January 9 - Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
-Saturday January 10 - Seattle, WA at the Showbox SOLD OUT!!!!!
-Friday January 23 - Santa Cruz, CA at the Catalyst
-Saturday January 24 - San Francisco,CA at the Fillmore
MAR
-Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club
-Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva
-Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore
-Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall
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