198: James Austin Johnson (Comedian / SNL): We’re In Gooftown
Release Date: 06/12/2024
214: Aaron Bruno (AWOLNATION): Like a Video Game I Survived
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This week Jeremy interviews Aaron Bruno of the band AWOLNATION. On this episode Jeremy and Aaron talk his hardcore band Insurgence, the band Far, how music ages, Green Jello, live versions of songs, Bad Religion, the freedom of guitar, first shows with his band the Ice Monkeys, being signed with the band Home Town Hero, youth sports, and so much more!!! for a bonus episode where Aaron answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on and
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213: Natalie Lu (Wisp): A Group Effort
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This week Jeremy interviews Natalie Lu of the band Wisp. On this episode Jeremy and Natalie talk California, Sleeping With Sirens, cassette tapes, Melanie Martinez, sibling support, ballet, onstage banter, signing to Interscope Records, playing Lollapalooza, and so much more!!! for a bonus episode where Natalie answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on and
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212: Nick Wheeler & Mike Kennerty (All-American Rejects): Impressed In Press
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This week Jeremy interviews Mike and Nick of the band The All-American Rejects. On this episode Jeremy, Mike, and Nick talk Oklahoma, MTV, Columbia House, KISS, bad album covers, Wayne's World, Green Day, cover bands, ska, Vagrant Records, burned CDs, signing to Doghouse Records, meeting Jello Biafra of Dead Kennedys, TV performances, and so much more!!! for a bonus episode where Mike and Nick answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on and
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211: Michael Berdan (Uniform): A Tangible Aura of Danger
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This week Jeremy interviews Mike Berdan of the band Uniform. On this episode Jeremy and Mike talk Deafheaven, Philadelphia, Nickelodeon, Bon Jovi, writing on synthesizer, his first band, opening for Turmoil, participating in early versions of Welcome the Plague Year, using music to process trauma, inspirations for his band Uniform, singing for VEINS, their new album "American Standard", and so much more! for a bonus episode where Mike answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on and
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210: Bo Lueders (Harms Way / Hardlore Podcast): My Parents Hate This
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This week Jeremy interviews Bo Lueders of Harm's Way and Hardlore Podcast. On this episode Jeremy and Bo talk Chicagoland, Kid Rock, Tower Records, NOFX, the straight edge, youth large shirts, Soulseek, meeting James from Harm's Way, making their record "Isolation", quality of tour progression, bonding moments with the band Rise & Fall, the Hardlore Podcast, and so much more! for a bonus episode where Bo answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on and
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209: Blake Kasemeier (Writer / Content Creator): Leading With Honesty
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This week Jeremy interviews writer, content creator, and super dad Blake Kasemeier. On this episode Jeremy and Blake talk Against Me! in-store performances, grunge, Cobalt Cafe, H.O.R.D.E Fest, Counting Crows, lyrical inspiration, fatherhood, sharing passions with your children, the Refused's "New Noise" video, slam poetry, making online videos, losing a parent, and so much more!!! for a bonus episode where Blake answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on and
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208: Jacob Duarte (Narrow Head): I’m Glad It Took This Long
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This week Jeremy interviews Jacob Duarte of the band Narrow Head. On this episode Jeremy and Jacob talk Texas, Underoath, having a musical family, Simple Plan, guitar versus drums, aspirations of producing, Narrow Head's output, unique writing processes, maturing as people and musicians, van problems, the validation of exposure, and so much more!!! for a bonus episode where Jacob answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on and
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207: Taylor Madison (Superheaven / Webbed Wing): Problem Child
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This week Jeremy interviews Taylor Madison of the bands Superheaven and Webbed Wing On this episode Jeremy and Taylor talk Outbreak Fest, nostalgia formats, the construction of Stonehenge, violence at shows, AFI, confidence as a singer, Metallica, discomforts of touring,,his podcast Quit Your Band While You Still Can, the breakup of Superheaven, the difference of Webbed Wing, their new album Vol. III, and so much more! for a bonus episode where Taylor answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on and
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206: Violet Mayugba (Destroy Boys): California Dreams
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This week Jeremy interviews Violet Mayugba of the band Destroy Boys. On this episode Jeremy and Violet talk Los Angeles versus the Bay Area, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tumblr, Green Day, radio DJs, Abe from Deftones filling in for Destroy Boys, Heckler Magazine, learning guitar techniques from dad, forming the band, writing songs on voice notes apps, the new album "Funeral Soundtrack #4", and so much more! for a bonus episode where Violet answers questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on and
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205: Ryland Heagy (Origami Angel): Rippin’ Shows on School Nights
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This week Jeremy interviews Ryland Heagy of the band Origami Angel On this episode Jeremy and Ryland talk the prolific output of Origami Angel, Maryland, Wale, prog rock, his musical family, the Jonas Brothers, booking local shows, self-releasing music, touring Japan, experimenting live, album art direction, Nintendo, the new album "Feeling Not Found", and so much more! for a bonus episode where Ryland answers questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on and
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On this episode Jeremy and James talk SNL, profanity, Nashville, Christian ska, learning bass, Weezer, musical comedy, playing gigs in LA, open mics as a comedian versus as a musician, guitar pedals, the E! Channel, comedian Brad Stein, getting into stand-up, Coen Brothers movies, and so much more!
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