The Mike Herrera Podcast

Hosted by Mike Herrera. Featuring a variety of personalities ranging from musicians, entrepreneurs & comedians. Launched on iTunes in February 2013 and was quick to make it onto iTunes “New & Noteworthy” featured podcasts chart.. Follow on Twitter @MikeHerreraTD @MikeHerreraPod & Instagram: @mikeherreraTD and @MikeHerreraPodcast www.mxpx.com

564 Grillin’ Time 06/16/2025

563 Music Monday Consideration 06/02/2025

563 Music Monday Consideration Music Monday Consideration 563 A fresh batch of submissions ⸻ 1. Nowhere Fast (Louisville, KY) “Organized Sound” – submitted by Seth Robinson 2. Early Mourning feat. Depraved Horror & Avian Theory (Nashville) Cover of “She Took Him To The Lake” – submitted by Chad Sheppard 3. XXsmile (Québec, Canada) “Horror Movies” – “Shitty pop punk at its finest” from JF Trepanier 4. Low Standards, High Fives (Italy) “Sink or Swim” – from the upcoming full-length Everything Ends – submitted by Ame Ray 5. The Elephant March (NW Indiana) “On Top” – album drops 4/20/25. Longtime punk roots and Midwest representation 6. Inspection 12 (Jacksonville, FL) “You Can Call Me Al” (Rock Version) – legendary Fat Wreck-era band, now on People of Punk Rock Records – submitted by Tim Grisnik 7. NiTEWAKE (Columbus, OH) “Going It Alone” – solo project by Attack Attack!’s Nick White 8. Dead Churches (Vancouver, Canada) “Royal Blue” – gritty punk rock n’ roll – submitted by Eric Kyle 9. Nate Parrish (Bakersfield, CA) “Small” – heartfelt ballad with mountain-sized introspection 10. The Weigh Down “Marilyn” – new punk video from Josh Gibson’s band 11. Fear The Lions (San Diego, CA) “Double Minded” – recorded at The Blasting Room – submitted by Chris Miller 12. Lost Planet Airmen (Winnipeg, MB) “Forgotten Son” – new single from Taylor Stephenson 13. Justin Nine (Mesa, AZ) “Crumbling” – acoustic punk storytelling from a Mesa barroom vet 14. A Bogus Journey (Texas) “12 AM” – about mental health struggles – submitted by Santos Lopez 15. AIM TO STRIKE! (San Antonio, TX) “The Corpse” – heavy and melodic punk from Albert Contreras 16. I Like Snaps “I THINK WE HAVE A HIT ON OUR HANDS” – emo-rock ballad about authenticity and anxiety 17. The Lucky Eejits (Oakland, CA) “So Far So Good” – just announced for Punk in the Park SF – submitted by Casey D.P. FitzPatrick 18. First Natural (Phoenix/NC) “The Sheriff” – from their upcoming “Best Of” album – submitted by Philip Trapp 19. The Paradox “Do Me Like That” – rising band, submitted by Joseph Birch MxPx TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 844-923-0900 --- Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. /episode/index/show/mikeherrera/id/36812915

Blag Dhalia - The Story of the Dwarves 562 05/26/2025

A Pixelated Dream 561 05/19/2025

560 Wired and Inspired 05/12/2025

Practicing Outdoors and Movie Scores #559 05/05/2025

#558 Softails and Voicemails 04/28/2025

#557 Everything Is Computer 04/21/2025

#556 MONSTER MUSIC MONDAY 04/14/2025

#556 MONSTER MUSIC MONDAY #556 MONSTER MUSIC MONDAY - The episode focuses on reviewing and providing feedback on music submissions from listeners. - Submissions are accepted via the , where artists can share their links. - Critiques various aspects of the submitted songs, including production quality, vocal performance, and song structure. - Offers constructive criticism and praise, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement in each submission. Some Advice and Tactics: Avoid Excessive Auto-Tune - Use auto-tune sparingly and only as an effect. Overuse can detract from the authenticity of the vocal performance, especially in genres like punk rock. Simplify Intros - Keep the intro of your song short and engaging. Long intros or unnecessary samples can cause listeners to lose interest before the main part of the song begins. Focus on Production Quality - Invest time and resources into ensuring high-quality production. Good production can significantly enhance the listening experience and make your music more appealing to a wider audience. Duh! Monster Music Monday Submissions: 1. BEN TROUBLES - BREAK THIS BALL AND CHAIN New submission for Music Monday. Punk Rock from North Carolina, Y'all. Enjoy! 2. OLD TOWN ZERO - GRAPEFRUIT A little side project about getting all my old and new music out. This was me at 19 years young. I'm now 46 and still making silly songs. MxPx back in the day helped me learn guitar as I was figuring out your early years songs. Something fun, not for the fame, but for the enjoyment. Finally in a place in life, putting myself out there to the world. Would love to be able to be featured on Music Monday. 3. LAST CHANCE MARIE - WESTBOROUGH Punk rock band from Bellevue, Ontario. Have been around since 02/2007 with no signs of giving up. Would love your thoughts on our latest track. 4. THE BOY DETECTIVE - UNREALIZED GAINS Submitted by Brandon. No additional information provided. 5. GRUNGE PUNKS - ASHES FOR BREAD Grunge punk from the Fall Blues EP. Grunge Punks is my punk rock heavy music side project. Written and recorded by Aaron Reynolds, mixed and mastered by Jason Wisdom, released by the Charyn Collective. 6. WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF - WHAT DOES MARCUS WALLACE LOOK LIKE A band from Sydney, Australia. All about big sing-alongs and good times. This is an older track of ours, but sums up pretty well what we sound like. 7. LYCHEE CAMP - LET'S GO SURFING Submitted by Joe Markey from Florida. Self-produced music and video, DIY or Die. The kids are supposed to be little versions of us going around town in Tampa and getting into some hoodrat activities, gambling, vandalism, those kinds of cute harmless things. A cover by a band called The Drums. 8. LET ME DOWNS - BROKEN PROMISES Second single from the new Let Me Down's album North by Southwest. New album released January 23 on Felony Records. From the PNW, Tacoma represent. Song has a kinda long lead into it. 9. DANNY ATTACK AND THE REVENANT HEARTS - MOMENTS Submitted by Danny Attack from Jacksonville, Florida. Music video for the song titled Moments off the latest record, Kiss You in Hell. 10. SURRENDER THE GHOST - SMOKIN' DOESN'T HELP Submitted by Matthew Ellis. New to the page. Official video for your listening pleasure. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. /episode/index/show/mikeherrera/id/36110740

#555 Outdoor Vibes 04/07/2025

#554 Back to Coffee 03/31/2025

#553 You Like Fitness? 03/24/2025

#552 Happy Irish Drinking Holiday 03/17/2025

#551 Cancelled Flight Fiasco 03/10/2025

#550 Cheese Pizza Blood Oath 03/03/2025

#549 Choice Infinity 02/24/2025

#549 Choice Infinity #549 Choice Infinity My Creative process, songwriting, and insights for artists and small business owners. 1 - Upcoming Goldfinger Shows - in Anaheim and San Diego. - Mike discusses his involvement and the importance of practicing for performances. 2 - Songwriting Process - Mike shares his songwriting process, highlighting that writing a song in one day is rare and finishing a song usually involves multiple sessions. - He discusses the importance of tweaking and refining songs over time. 3 - Creative Inspiration - Mike talks about the struggle between negative and positive themes in songwriting. - He emphasizes the importance of having an uplifting ending or chorus in songs, reflecting his personal experiences. 4 - Routine, Focus and Distractions - Mike admits to getting distracted by social media and the internet but stresses the importance of focusing on creative work and buckling down - Mike emphasizes the importance of having a routine to stay productive and focused. - He shares his daily schedule, which includes family time, work, and creative sessions. 5 - Business and Career Choices - Mike reflects on past career decisions, including signing with different record labels and the impact on his creative independence. - He discusses the importance of making choices that align with long-term goals and values. 6 - Music Videos - A listener asks about the goals behind creating music videos. - Mike explains that videos are a marketing tool and a way to enhance the audience's experience of the song. - He highlights that some videos aim to delve deeper into the song's meaning, while others are purely for entertainment. Boys are Mean and Girls are Mean T shirts are back at mxpx.com but sizes are selling out! Thank you. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Past 2025 - Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. Read More Episode Details Status: Published Release Date: Feb 17, 2025 Author: N/A Episode Type: full Episode: N/A Rating: Clean File Info: audio/mpeg | mp3 | 67MB Downloads for This Episode IAB Nov 23, 2024 - Feb 23, 2025 Daily IAB Unique Daily Downloads695 Downloads: [bold][/] Last processed 02/23/25 03:37pm View Stats Destinations Amazon Music/Audible Released Feb 17, 2025 4:04am Never Android App Released Feb 17, 2025 4:04am Never Apple Podcasts / Libsyn Classic Feed Released Feb 17, 2025 4:04am Never Audacy Released Feb 17, 2025 4:04am Never Boomplay Released Feb 17, 2025 4:04am Never Deezer Released Feb 17, 2025 4:04am Never Gaana Released Feb 17, 2025 4:04am Never iHeartRadio Released Feb 17, 2025 4:04am Never iPhone/iPad App Released Feb 17, 2025 4:04am Never JioSaavn Released Feb 17, 2025 4:04am Never Previous of2 Next Episode Description #548 Growing Up Together This week, per your voicemails, we dive deep into the journey of growing up (together). We “explore” the importance of self-reflection and personal growth, sharing insights on how looking inward can lead to not hating your life. Also I get real about the music industry, offering practical career advice and discussing strategies for launching and announcing projects, including navigating the long tail of success. Good luck out there! Boys are Mean and Girls are Mean T shirts are back at mxpx.com but sizes are selling out! Thank you. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Past 2025 - Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. /episode/index/show/mikeherrera/id/35399045

#548 Growing Up Together 02/17/2025

#547 Comfort King & Co. 02/10/2025

#546 MUSIC MONDAY FOR THE PEOPLE 02/03/2025

#545 Consistency 01/27/2025

#544 SUNRISE MOMENTS 01/20/2025

#544 SUNRISE MOMENTS In this episode of the MHP, we dive into: • The WALRUS Audio BADWATER Bass Pedal and its standout features. • Behind the scenes at MXPX.com and the MXPX vinyl production process—what goes into making records fans love. • Reflecting on Sunrise Moments and the inspiration they bring. Tune in for gear talk, music insights, and much more this week on the MHP! - NOTE on the Southern California Wildfires: Trevor Jackson our good friend and former stage manager for MxPx lost his house. Donate thankrough his PayPal - @oneeyejackson And our friends Marko DeSantis and his wife Victoria and kids lost their house. Here’s his post that includes a link to donate if you are inclined. “Update… FYI: Family is evacuated & safe; but unfortunately our sweet little blue Altadena house, everything in it & basically our entire neighborhood is gone. Surreal & so heartbreaking. One of Victoria’s colleagues has set up a GoFundMe if you wish to donate and/or share: Everyone please stay out of harm’s way & be vigilant. Love is louder than sadness… 🩶🫠☮️” Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Past 2025 - PAST 2024 - 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX 7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. /episode/index/show/mikeherrera/id/34914235

#543 Processing Panic 01/13/2025

#542 Raw Pod 01/06/2025

#541 Music Monday and Fairwell to 2024 12/30/2024

#540 Precious Cargo 12/23/2024

#540 Precious Cargo Larry left me a message and his stage diving antics made me call him out onstage in Chicago. The story behind the name, Precious Cargo and more this week! Merry Christmas to all! In this episode: 1. Christmas Eve Eve Actually Live on the Internet and taking your requests! - Date and Time: December 23, 2024, at 7:15 PM PST (10:15 PM EST) 2. Christmas Traditions - My family's Christmas traditions 3. Recent Live Shows in Chicago 4. Upcoming Texas Shows - Dates: January 3, 2025, in Houston and January 4, 2025, in Dallas - Venues: House of Blues - Tickets: Listener Voicemails - **Drum Machine Joy:** The story behind covering "Drum Machine Joy" on the "On the Cover" album and the label's influence. - **Practicing "You Walk, I Run" during soundcheck at Gibson’s in Arizona and the creative process behind the song. - **Acoustic Versions:** Discussing my approach to creating acoustic versions of MXPX songs and the differences between original and acoustic arrangements. - **Traveling with Gear:** Insights into how the band travels with their equipment and some of the logistics of touring. 6.Merchandise - including hoodies, t-shirts, and skate decks, available at you guessed it, Call in with your voicemails and share their holiday experiences. 1-360-830-6660 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ---- “Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows: MxPx Live Shows: Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- PAST 2024 - 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX 7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. /episode/index/show/mikeherrera/id/34560355

#539 One Eyed Willy Wonka 12/16/2024

#538 Operation Dislocation 12/09/2024

#537 It Was OK! 12/02/2024

#536 DJ Cat Presents Music Monday 11/25/2024

#535 Hot Beef, Shadow People, and Ghost Money Dreams 11/18/2024

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