This Was The Scene Podcast
The PODCAST about the Late 90s/Early 2000 Punk Scene with host, Mike Doyle from Lanemeyer.
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Ep. 227: Gallows w/ Frank Carter
04/26/2024
Ep. 227: Gallows w/ Frank Carter
Gallows are an English hardcore punk band from Watford, Hertfordshire. The band was formed in 2005 and their debut album, Orchestra of Wolves, was distributed in the United States by Epitaph Records. The band were subsequently signed to Warner Bros. Records, and released their second album Grey Britain in 2009. In 2011 Frank Carter left the group and went on to do Pure Love from 2011-2014 and has been doing Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes from 2015 to present day. I reached out to Frank on Oct 2, 2022 and have been bombarding him with requests until he finally had the time to chat. I got Frank on the Skype and this is what we chat about: His career as a tattoo artist Piecing the band together Not liking the bands he was on the road with during Warped Tour Recording Orchestra of Wolves Getting a show cancelled by Disney Playing Redding Festival Leaving the band Is there a possibilty for a reunion And a ton more Check out which Frank mentions at the end. Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at [email protected] Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 226: The Locust w/ Justin Pearson
04/19/2024
Ep. 226: The Locust w/ Justin Pearson
was an American hardcore punk band from San Diego, known for their mix of grindcore speed and aggression, and new wave experimentation complexity. Vocalist/bassist Justin Pearson said, "I wanted to change the way people perceive music, or maybe just destroy it in general." The Locust's music is complex, dynamic and fast-paced, often featuring abrupt and inconsistent time-signature changes. These erratic elements are, according to vocalist/guitarist Bobby Bray, "a reflection of perhaps how our brains have to function in order to be able to do anything in the Western societies we live in." I got Justin on the Skype and this is what we chat about: How the uniforms came about Getting kicked out of the house at 16 What it was like recording Touring with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs Getting shit for signing to Epitaph The Extreme Elvis interview Being on the Jerry Springer Show Head Wound City And a ton more Check out his podcast Cult and Culture which is his podcast along with producer and musician Luke Henshaw. The show explores the DIY-driven, subversive world of art and culture, featuring a diverse array of guests from various subcultures. The podcast, recorded at PengOne Studios in San Diego, offers frank, informal, and well-informed conversations with guests ranging from Grammy-winning musicians, to actors like John Waters, and to Black Panther Party members. The aim is to blur traditional guest-host lines and foster casual openness. "Cult and Culture" is available wherever you podcast. Check out Justin’s other projects including Deaf Club and the Mike Patton fronted Dead Cross. Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at [email protected] Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 225: Ryan Cabrera
04/05/2024
Ep. 225: Ryan Cabrera
Ryan Cabrera is an American musician. He began his career as a lead singer for the Dallas band Rubix Groove before pursuing his solo career. Following the 2001 release of independent album Elm St., he released his first major-label album, Take It All Away, on August 17, 2004. Earlier in the year, Cabrera had become known for his up-tempo pop-rock single "On the Way Down". It was then followed by Cabrera's second single, "True"; and his third single "40 Kinds of Sadness". He’s still performing to this day and you’ll hear all about that in this interview. I saw him on MTV a lot back in the day so I was super interested to know how the punk scene influenced him and what his lifestyle has been like since he broke out. I got him on the Skype and this is what we chat about What bands got him into punk music Connecting with Joe Simpson How he would sell himself at meetings with record labels The Ashley Simpson show Butting heads with John Rzeznik during their recording session His TV show Score Getting Punk’d Perez Hilton giving him a lot of shit Changing his sound Being on TRL The Lindsey Lohan story And a ton more Check him out on the Pop2000 Tour and listen to his latest single PRESCRIPTION OF YOU on Manic Kat Records. Check out Chitty from Houston Calls new podcast with his wife called the education breakdown podcast where the 2 of them explore the myriad of educational methods through interviews with teachers, administrators and parents. The goal is to inform those out there of how methods show up in day to day so parents can work to find the best fit for their children. (Side note: they have an interview with Jon Tummillo from Folly since who's a high school teacher). Follow them on Instagram - Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 224: Steel Train w/ Evan Winiker
03/29/2024
Ep. 224: Steel Train w/ Evan Winiker
Steel Train was an indie rock band from New Jersey. They met in the mid-1990s at The Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County, New Jersey. Before the band existed, Jack Antonoff and Daniel Silbert were part of the hardcore band Outline and Evan Winiker and Matt Goldman were in the punk band Random Task. After the dissolution of these bands, Steel Train formed in 2002. The band soon signed to Drive Thru Records. they disbanded in 2013 and you probably have heard about what Jack has been up to these days. I got Evan on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Joining Range Media Growing up in the Jersey scene The Juliana Theory Story Starting Steel Train Being the black sheep of Drive Thru Records The Finch show Playing Coachella with FUN Brace Face Zine Their video at the Teaneck Legion Hall Is there a reunion on the Horizon And a ton more Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 223: The Bollweevils w/ Daryl Wilson
03/22/2024
Ep. 223: The Bollweevils w/ Daryl Wilson
The Bollweevils is a punk band from Chicago. They formed during the Naked Raygun era which was where the band members met and also, for whom they eventually opened. The group released a number of albums on Dr. Strange Records; though, their first, minor releases were on Underdog Records (Chicago). The group's current record label, Go Deaf Records LLC, is owned and operated by the band. The Bollweevils released a new album, "Essential," on Red Scare Industries in 2023. It was their first album release in 14 years. These guys have come up a lot in interviews so I thought it would be awesome to talk to Daryl, he agreed, and this is what we chat about: Playing with the Adolescents Making the newer version of Bottomless Pit Naked Raygun Getting on Dr Strange face to face Never playing the Metro again Getting kicked off Riot Fest The ABC7 appearance Why the latest record isn’t on Dr. Strange And a ton more Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 222: Baxter and The Lawrence Arms w/ Neil Hennessy
03/01/2024
Ep. 222: Baxter and The Lawrence Arms w/ Neil Hennessy
Neil Kevin Hennessy (born December 12, 1978) is a punk rock musician, music producer and engineer from Chicago, Illinois. Hennessy currently plays in The Lawrence Arms, Colossal, The Falcon, The Smoking Popes, Sparta and is currently filling in on bass for Rise Against on their Blink 182 tour down in Australia because Joe the bassist had to fly home for personal stuff. He has also been a member of Noise By Numbers, Baxter, The Killing Tree, Quattro and played multiple shows with Teenage Bottlerocket. Fun fact, he co-wrote the Rise Against song "Swing Life Away" with McIlrath, and also played percussion on the Less Than Jake album, GNV FLA. I got him on the Skype and this is what we chat about: All the projects he’s working on Joining Baxter The Chicago scene Killing Tree The Whipple House the Lawrence Arms starting Matt Allison Oh Calcutta The Falcon How the Lawrence Arms practices for shows now a days The War On Christmas Writing a new album The infamous Hennessy Painting And a ton more Be on the lookout for the Lawrence Arms new album sometime in the next year or so based on what he told me. Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 221: Compilation w/ Saves The Day, Dynamite Boy, Midtown, Eyeball Records, Hankshaw
02/23/2024
Ep. 221: Compilation w/ Saves The Day, Dynamite Boy, Midtown, Eyeball Records, Hankshaw
This week's episode is a compilation of clips from 5 episodes that I enjoyed. Below are the interviews I pulled clips from: Saves The Day w/ Bryan Newman - Episode 183 Dynamite Boy w/ Sean Neil - Episode 200 Midtown w/ rob hitt - Episode 87 Eyeball Records w/ Alex Eyeball - Episode 189 Hankshaw w/ Harold Hasselback - Episode 169 Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 220: Go-Kart Records w/ Greg Ross
02/09/2024
Ep. 220: Go-Kart Records w/ Greg Ross
Go-Kart Records was an independent record label specializing in punk rock located in New York City that was most active from 1995 to 2005. It also had a European division in Mannheim, Germany. Some of the bands on the label you may have heard of were Weston, The Lunachicks, Wives, iFarm, Doc Hopper, Boris the Sprinkler, Plan A Project, Vision of Disorder, The Menzingers, and a ton more. I’ve been hounding Greg to come on the podcast for the past year and he finally said yes which made me extremely happy because this is one of my favorite interviews. Side note, The Victory comp I couldn’t remember the name of was Incompatible I got Greg on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Red Leader Matt Rosenberg Putting on Fugazi’s first show in NY Having money stolen by his business partner Butt Steak What the logo design is based on Weston’s effect on the label The Double Exposure Comp Their video comp CBGBs Meeting the Lunachicks The Village People story Signing the Menzingers Getting fucked over by Koch The Joey Ramone / Joan Jett / Debbie Harry story And a ton more Check out www.visionmerch.com This episode is sponsored by Jon McKesten Real Estate…. Also known as Jon Cheese. Jon is a punk real estate agent licensed in NY & NJ. He worked on the Vans Warped tour for 10 years and he’s been selling residential real estate for the last 12 years. There’s got to be Someone listening to this who is thinking about moving or knows someone who is and wouldn’t you rather deal with someone who can hang but also knows his shit instead of some dinosaur real estate agent that sucks? Give him a call or text (203)824-4464. Or email him [email protected]. Also go . Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 219: Dr. Strange Records w/ Bill Strange
02/02/2024
Ep. 219: Dr. Strange Records w/ Bill Strange
is not a "company" or "corporation" making money off punk rock. Bill Strange has been into punk since 1980 and it is truly a way of life for him. Bill started Dr. Strange Records in 1988 in an effort for like-minded people to get rare punk records for FAIR prices. His "hobby" not only turned into the biggest mail-order for punk in all the world, but also a record label (in 1989) and a store in California (opened in 1997). Some releases from the label that you may remember are from such bands as Guttermouth, The Bollweevils, Rhythm Collision, face to face, Man Dingo, Schleprock, Brown Lobster Tank, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Gameface, Skankin Pickle and many more. I’ve been trying since Feb 2020 to make this happen and I am very happy that it finally came to fruition. I got Bill on the Skype and this is what we chat about: The 35 year reunion show How he started the mail order His thoughts on Guttermouth How he started the label His clientele at the record store face to face What happened to the Bullshoviks EP How the record store happened Skankin Pickle Voodoo Glow Skulls And a ton more Go follow their and check out his Weds & Fri Instagram and Facebook LIVE at 4pm where he hosts a sort of QVC for records Link to their website - Check out my friend where she creates the letters of your kids names out of animals. These are SICK designs and I purchased one for my buddy’s new baby girl. Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 218: Kyle Kinane
01/19/2024
Ep. 218: Kyle Kinane
is an American stand-up comedian and actor from Addison, Illinois. Since his debut he’s done a shit ton with Comedy Central and released a bunch of specials. I reached out to Kyle because he grew up in the Chicago punk scene and I’ve heard his name mentioned a few times on other podcasts including Brendan Kelly’s Road to the Skeleton Coast. It just so happened that I was following his Instagram account when I found all of this out and figured it would be awesome to get his perspective of the scene. I asked Kyle to be on the podcast, he said yes, and this is what we chat about: Chris Gethard Brendan Kelly Brian Peterson Nike Park Getting started in comedy Jawbreaker Tiltwheel Getting robbed at gun point And a ton more Check out his podcast and his website . Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 217: Pulley w/ Scott Radinsky
01/05/2024
Ep. 217: Pulley w/ Scott Radinsky
Before we begin, go buy which is A gorgeous hardcover time capsule of the emo music scene as it was from 1996 to 2006, featuring never-before-seen photographs and never-before-told stories from key emo musicians, photographers, and icons. And go check out to hear my interview with her. is an American, California-based punk rock band, formed in 1994. The band is known for straightforward, hard-edged melodic punk rock. They came about from vocalist Scott Radinsky's departure from Ten Foot Pole. Their initial lineup included Strung Out drummer Jordan Burns, guitarist Jim Cherry also from Strung Out, guitarist Mike Harder, and former Face to Face bassist Matt Riddle. Pulley's debut album, Esteem Driven Engine, was released in 1996 by Epitaph Records. They followed up with 4 records in the next 8 years. They’ve released a ton of records since then and are still playing shows. I got Scott on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Ten Foot Pole Wendy Cherry Mystic Records Splitting with Ten Foot Pole Getting cancer Starting Pulley Jim Cherry And a ton more Today’s episode is sponsored by NJ band . After playing in hardcore bands for more than a decade (hell mary, silence equals death, entropy, the banner and so on), THIEV was started to play the music that got them into playing music in the first place- fast, melodic punk like those old fat, nitro and epitaph comps. Check out their double ep 12 inch “break/fade” out on protagonist music and recorded at Nada. Follow their ig @thiev_nj for the most current happenings. Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 216: Brian McTernan
12/22/2023
Ep. 216: Brian McTernan
is an American musician and record producer from Baltimore, Maryland. He was the lead vocalist in the hardcore punk band Battery, the guitarist in Ashes, and is the singer in Be Well. Brian operates the recording studio Salad Days from his home in Beltsville, Maryland. His studio is named after the Minor Threat song of the same name. In 2003, he formed Salad Days Records, a record label affiliated with Atlantic Records, through which he signed and released music by Moments in Grace. I got Brian on the Skype and this is what we chat about: the song Hello Sun Battery Starting Salad Days Moving back to DC Almost burning out What was/is he like in the studio Recording with Hot Water Music What types of bands will he work with Converge Circa Survive The power going out at Fest The Turnstile story And a ton more Go follow and Instagram accounts. I have links in the show notes Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 215: Harvesting the Crust w/ Shane Rock Nelson
12/01/2023
Ep. 215: Harvesting the Crust w/ Shane Rock Nelson
was an inline skate movie from the mid 90s that was shot out in the Mid West. I used to watch the shit out of this movie with my buddies back in the day because we were all into inline skating. I even mention this in my . I reached out to Shane Nelson who helped make the movie and even stars in it, asked him to do the podcast, he said yes, and this is what we talk about: Ten Foot Pole How people found other skate videos Being a stunt double in Mighty Ducks Chris Edwards Having a seizure Helping to make Like a Lion - The True Story of Legendary Skier Tanner Hall Producing an Against Me! video Jon Cheese did they get licensing for the songs in Harvesting the Crust the skateboard dude from the video Dave Paine from Videogroove Brian Smith Scribe sled dogs Producing a NOFX video And a ton more Check out his company . Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 214: Ten Foot Pole w/ Dennis Jagard
11/17/2023
Ep. 214: Ten Foot Pole w/ Dennis Jagard
was founded in 1983 under the name Scared Straight. After going through several members and name changes, they began playing with some "Nardcore" bands from nearby Oxnard, California, which helped them gain recognition. They eventually changed their name to Ten Foot Pole. One of the reasons for the name change was to move away from the "straight-edge" reputation that followed the band with a name like Scared Straight. After the release of Rev and a split EP with Sweden's Satanic Surfers, Singer Scott was forced to leave the band due to his professional baseball commitments and Ten Foot Pole's desire to be a full-time touring band. From then on Dennis took over lead vocals for the band and has been the front man ever since. They’ve released 7 albums since Rev including their latest album Winning which came out in 2022. You can catch them out on the road becasue they're still touring. I reached out to the band, got Dennis on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Harvesting the Crust Brian Walsby The Tour with NOFX Mystic Records Coming up with the name Departing with Scott Radinsky Doing sound for Prince, Beck and others Victory Records The Rev cover How to release songs on Spotify Playing for a wedding And a ton more Go follow them on Instagram and check out their website for merch and news. Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 213: HRVRD w/ Jason Shaw
11/03/2023
Ep. 213: HRVRD w/ Jason Shaw
Founded in 2004 by guitarists Lee Herrera and Jason Shaw, progressively evolved into a quintet of brilliantly imaginative musicians, rounded out by drummer Tim, bassist Garrett and the hypnotic frontman, Jesse. Together the band released their debut EP Animals in 2008 followed by the critically acclaimed full-length album The Inevitable and I less than a year later through Enjoy The Ride Records. HRVRD also went on to release their self-produced album Interpretations in 2010, a five-track EP of reimagined versions of songs off of The Inevitable and I, followed by a year and a half of writing for their last album From the Bird's Cage. I got Jason on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Seeing them at Mexicali in Jersey in 2012 Being lumped in with sounding like Circa Survive The Pirate Bay debacle Playing their first show sans a singer Utilizing Myspace to book tours His thoughts on FashionCore Brian McTernan Breaking down some songs on Inevitable and I His thoughts on booking agents and managers The Tik Tok generation Camping on tour And a ton more A quick shot out to my friend Azarja’s tattoo shop which opened it’s doors on January 2, 2023. Their artists have a combined experience totaling over 60 years. After working decades in other tattoo shops in northern Jersey, they wanted to do things a little differently. So they opened Zink Modern Tattooing to bring a fresh perspective to an old tradition. No attitudes, egos or judgement- just great tattooing in a modern space where all are welcome. Go stop by and get some new ink in Butler, NJ on 503 Main St. Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 212: Drop Zone w/ Chris Murphy
03/31/2023
Ep. 212: Drop Zone w/ Chris Murphy
Drop Zone were a pop punk band from NJ who never made it out of high school before they broke up. I got Chris on the Skype and this is what we chat about. Going to law school with Anthony from Armor for Sleep Calling Gabe Saporta Meeting them for the first time The Quinn EP Winning a talent show Gary Bender Boxing Possibly being on a Fat Wreck Comp What would be considered emo And a ton more If you need a commercial real estate lawyer check out his firm Murphy Schiller & Wilkes. for Ben Weinman from The Dillinger Escape Plan’s online course “In The Business of Uncompromising Art” This week's episode is sponsored by . Albany NY based indie-rock band E.R.I.E. releases their sophomore album Suburban Mayhem on April 7th via Mint 400 Records. Citing diverse influences such as Blink 182, Tom Petty, and The Menzingers; E.R.I.E. has traded in the internalized existential struggle of debut Don’t Wanna Live, Don’t Wanna Die, to take on the myriad forces that permeate a modern existence. Single “Bad Man’s World” presents a tongue-in-cheek evaluation of fitting into a stereotypical idea of “manhood,” without turning into chauvinistic asshole. In addition to their album release show in Albany on April 7th, E.R.I.E. has upcoming shows in Metro NY, Connecticut, Philadelphia, and more! For more information, visit their website, Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 211: Wizo w/ Axel Kurth
03/17/2023
Ep. 211: Wizo w/ Axel Kurth
played their first show way back in 1987 and released their first EP in 1990. They’ve went on to become Germany’s second biggest all-time punk band (second only to arena rockers Die Toten Hosen) and have played everywhere from squats to stadiums. Although some of their lyrical content is lighthearted and even comical, WIZO is a band that has a very strong anti-racist/anti-fascist message. Their outspoken liberal politics have caused plenty of scandals and captured national headlines as well as coverage from European TV networks. So much controversy surrounds this band that they’ve been investigated several times and censored by the German authorities. Unlike most punk bands, WIZO is very open to outside musical influences and embrace their eclectic sound. A fine example is their cover of Ace of Base’s ‘All That She Wants’, which became a chart-topping hit in numerous European countries. In the early 90’s WIZO played a show with the illustrious NOFX and first caught the attention of Fat Mike. After the NOFX frontman witnessed the unpredictable and entertaining live show that WIZO put on, he knew the German trio could be adored and appreciated outside their homeland’s borders. And boy was he right, WIZO have went on to become an international favorite and boast record sales of over 500,000! All independently and without the help of those slimy major labels. I was picking my brain of some obscure Fat bands to interview and Wizo popped into my head. So I message Axel, asked him to come on the show, he said “Sure, thanks for asking”. I got him on the Skype and this is what we chat about. Wizo being his full-time gig How they got on Fat High Standard Tom from Goober Patrol The Ace of Bass cover Propagandhi Playing in Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Nerf Herder No Use For A Name Not using amps for their live show And a ton more This week's episode is sponsored by . Albany NY based indie-rock band E.R.I.E. releases their sophomore album Suburban Mayhem on April 7th via Mint 400 Records. Citing diverse influences such as Blink 182, Tom Petty, and The Menzingers; E.R.I.E. has traded in the internalized existential struggle of debut Don’t Wanna Live, Don’t Wanna Die, to take on the myriad forces that permeate a modern existence. Single “Bad Man’s World” presents a tongue-in-cheek evaluation of fitting into a stereotypical idea of “manhood,” without turning into chauvinistic asshole. In addition to their album release show in Albany on April 7th, E.R.I.E. has upcoming shows in Metro NY, Connecticut, Philadelphia, and more! For more information, visit their website, Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 210: The Progress w/ Evan Weiss
03/03/2023
Ep. 210: The Progress w/ Evan Weiss
were an indie rock band from Cherry Hill, NJ and existed from 2001 to 2008. They were four grade school friends who learned how to play music (and their instruments) together. In their lifespan, they wrote two EP's and a LP. They spent the majority of their time as a band winning the hearts of girls in their 20's and getting booked on metal shows that didn't make any sense playing. Live and learn. Their singer Evan went on to start his own project Into It. Over It. while living in Chicago, IL. He also plays in Their / They're / There and Pet Symmetry. There’s a funny story on how this interview happened but you’ll have to listen to hear what that was. So I got Evan on the Skype and this is what we chat about: His Patreon for his record label Finding The NJPP archive Releasing Merit on vinyl Lobster Records Negative Progression Records Starting Into It. Over It. Solo Currently working for reverb.com The pee story And a ton more Check out his label Storm Chaser’s patreon by . This week’s non paid shot out is for my buddy Chris Vaglio who is a member of the NJPP Facebook group and also played in Situation at 1200. Are you ready for a music showdown like no other? Look no further than - the ultimate music-talk podcast for music lovers! Join Chris and Amanda every Monday at 8:15 AM EST for a fun-filled podcast where they swap three songs they think the other has never heard before. From punk to pop, rock to country, and everything in between, they rate each song on a scale of 1-5 records and share their honest opinions, laughs, and stories along the way. Whether you're a die-hard music fan or just looking for a new podcast to brighten up your week, Chris and Amanda's Song Swap Showdown is the perfect choice. Tune in on Facebook, Twitch, and Youtube, or follow them on your favorite podcast platform. Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 209: REPOST The Stereo w/ Jamie Woolford & Rory Phillips
02/24/2023
Ep. 209: REPOST The Stereo w/ Jamie Woolford & Rory Phillips
This week's episode is a repost of Episode 99 with Jamie and Rory from the Stereo. If you'd like to Here is what we chat about in the episode: Their performance wardrobe Working for Fueled By Ramen The Impossibles Animal Chin Coming up with the name Their dynamic as a band Rory’s exit from the band And a ton more Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 208: Bracket w/ Angelo Celli
02/17/2023
Ep. 208: Bracket w/ Angelo Celli
is an American rock band from Forestville, California formed in 1992. They have issued numerous albums, EPs and singles since its inception, including many releases for Caroline Records and Fat Wreck Chords. Their sound could most easily be described as power pop influenced punk rock with a continued focus on vocal harmonies. Bracket emerged during the pop punk resurgence of the early 1990s and released its first two albums 924 Forestville St. (1994) and 4-Wheel Vibe (1995) on Caroline Records. Following a staff shake-up, the label dropped the group and cancelled the release of its third album Like You Know in 1996. Bracket's next two albums Novelty Forever (1997) and When All Else Fails (2000) were put out by Fat Wreck Chords, who had previously issued 7-inch vinyl for the band. They released Live in a Dive (2002) which gathered some of the band's best-known material into one performance. Requiem came out in (2006), released by Takeover Records. They have a 70 minute album consisted of one “song”, the 28th installment of their “Warren’s Song” series. The band recorded nearly 100 short fragments of songs, with the intention of piecing them together to create the 70 minute “Warren’s Song Pt. 28”. Bracket completed work on their ninth studio album “Too Old to Die Young” in late 2018, which came out on Fat in 2019. I got Angelo on the Skype and this is what we chat about Bracket starting off as a cover band Being one of Fat Mike’s favorite bands How were they perceived by Fat Wreck Crowds Their album Requiem Recording Live in a Dive Their split with Humble Beginnings Questions that Josh Humble submitted Their 70 minute song Beavis and Butthead Their latest release on Fat And a ton more Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 207: Kid Dynamite, Good Riddance w/ Dave Wagenschutz
02/10/2023
Ep. 207: Kid Dynamite, Good Riddance w/ Dave Wagenschutz
is a kick ass drummer that has graced the punk scene since the mid 90s. He’s played in such bands as Lifetime, Ink & Dagger, Kid Dynamite, Good Riddance, Paint it Black, None More Black and now Crossed Keys. I got Dave on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Does he still go to shows Playing in Lifetime Playing in Ink & Dagger Finding the singer for Kid Dynamite The Kid Dynamite artwork The Face 2 Face tour Playing in Good Riddance None More Black Is a Kid Dynamite reunion in the works? And a ton more Check out his new band which includes members of Step Ahead, Kill The Man Who Questions, Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer, Halo of Snakes, The Curse, and obviously Kid Dynamite, Ink & Dagger. Their new album CROSSED KEYS BELIEVES IN YOU comes out this spring with an announcement about preorders coming very soon! Go follow their Instagram at @crossedkeysphl This week’s episode is sponsored by Iodine Recordings who have just announced that they will be releasing the . They are presenting the record in several configurations, including a limited deluxe gatefold with slip case, and a deluxe LP with a 64-page hardcover book that includes a foreword by Walter Shreifels, Neve-before-seen photos, rare concert posters, original art, and more from 1990-1994. The book chronicles the history of the influential album and has commentary from many notable bands, including: Anthrax, Helmet, Sepultura, Thursday, Rise Against, Refused, Youth of Today, Thrice, Agnostic Front, Snapcase, Earth Crisis, Cave In, and more. Complete with several beautiful vinyl variants. Available for pre-order now, and in stores on March 31, 2023. Iodine Recordings has been busy since returning in 2021, with almost 20 new releases to date from bands like Stretch Arm Strong, The Darling Fire, Onelinedrawing, Jeromes Dream, Smoke or Fire, and more. We can expect a lot more amazing music from them this year. Head over to for more, or follow them on Instagram @iodinerecordings. Feel free to support for as little as
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Ep. 206: Victory Records w/ Monika Ebly
02/03/2023
Ep. 206: Victory Records w/ Monika Ebly
Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several record labels. It has featured many prominent artists including Thursday, Hawthorne Heights, Silverstein, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, Streetlight Manifesto, and A Day to Remember. Some Victory bands I’ve interviewed include , , and . I also interviewed who used to worked for Victory for 10 years as a designer who was basically their art director. In September 2019, years after buying part of the label's catalogue, Concord bought Victory Records and Another Victory for $30 million. Craft Recordings has been managing Victory Record’ catalog since Concord acquired the label. Victory has since not signed any new bands or released new records. Instead, the label operates for the current distribution of the label's alumni, as well as for reissues. Victory's catalogue includes 4,500 master recordings and 3,500 compositions through its publisher Another Victory. Monika has been listening to the show for a while and would always message me with random stories about people I’ve interviewed. I found out she worked for Victory and she said she’d like to tell some stories since no one really wants to talk honestly about the label. I got her on the Skype and this is what we talk about: What could they listen to at the office The cops showing up The Holiday party Did the staff know about the deals bands were getting The Sleeping The Damnation AD showcase Blackberrys 360 deals The soda machine story Freezing checks And a ton more Here are some people I’d like to interview if you have a connection - Greg from Gokart, The Lunachicks, Dan Adriano just about Tuesday, Rainer Maria, Ace from Early November, Steve Evetts, just to name a few. Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by . Check out my new book for my webcomic dailyBred. It's a great gift for Valentine's Day. I also have . If you market aggressively on Instagram Stories and want custom stickers then or just email and I can send you samples. These are great for B2C companies and Realtors. Feel free to support for as little as Or go to to possibly buy some merch. Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by . Check out my new book for my webcomic dailyBred. It's a great gift for Valentine's Day. I also have . If you market aggressively on Instagram Stories and want custom stickers then or just email and I can send you samples. These are great for B2C companies and Realtors. Feel free to support for as little as Or go to to possibly buy some merch.
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Ep. 205: Producing Bands w/ Ryan Greene
01/20/2023
Ep. 205: Producing Bands w/ Ryan Greene
Ryan Greene is an American record producer, sound engineer, former owner of Crush Recording Studios in Scottsdale, Arizona and founder of Area 52 Entertainment in Los Angeles, California. In an over 25-year-long career he has worked with many artists including Jay-Z, Lita Ford, Tonic, Megadeth, Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, Usher, Patti LaBelle, and Gladys Knight. Ryan was THE guy when it came to producing the bands on Fat Wreck Chords. Some of those bands were NOFX, Lagwagon, No Use For A Name, Propaghandi, Pulley, Hi-Standard, Tilt, Bracket, and a shit ton of others that probably graced your CD collection. There are so many good stories in this and I think a lot of you who love or loved the Fat bands from the late 90s will absolutely love them. I got Ryan on the Skype and this is what we talk about: Demoing Stranger Than Fiction What the word Demo means to him Figuring out the emotion of each record he records Punk in Drublic’s Mastering debacle Recording Hoss Some of the tricks he learned during his sessions Recording Less Talk More Rock by Propagandhi Recording Guttermouth Tony Sly And a ton more Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by . Check out my new book for my webcomic dailyBred. It's a great gift for Valentine's Day. I also have . If you market aggressively on Instagram Stories and want custom stickers then or just email and I can send you samples. These are great for B2C companies and Realtors. Feel free to support for as little as Or go to to possibly buy some merch. Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by . Check out my new book for my webcomic dailyBred. It's a great gift for Valentine's Day. I also have . If you market aggressively on Instagram Stories and want custom stickers then or just email and I can send you samples. These are great for B2C companies and Realtors. Feel free to support for as little as Or go to to possibly buy some merch.
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Ep. 204: Bridge Nine Records w/ Chris Wrenn
01/13/2023
Ep. 204: Bridge Nine Records w/ Chris Wrenn
Since their inception in 1995, has turned from a hobby to one of the most well known heavy music brands in the world. Headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts with affiliates and distributors worldwide. They’ve put out defining releases for American Nightmare, Terror, and Champion. Today, Bridge Nine is a recognized brand worldwide as one of the the best in underground music with a roster boasting over a dozen full-time, active bands. With over 300 releases to date, Their back catalog includes some of the biggest and best names in underground music (H2O, Defeater, Ceremony, Agnostic Front, Have Heart and many more) and it continues to get stronger. There’s a lot of pops in the beginning on Chris’ vocal track but we fix that pretty quickly. His new record store Sharing a space with Big Wheel, Hydra Head and Doghouse Designing his merchandise Well hidden cash Being friends with the dude who created the dialer what went wrong in the early years Being part of the Yankees Sucks crew that was on 30 for 30 His relationship with Victory Johnny Cupcakes Polar Bear Club New Found Glory Would he break out of the labels genre when signing new bands The $500 fist fight And a ton more Check out his . Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by . Check out my new book for my webcomic dailyBred. It's a great gift for Valentine's Day. I also have . If you market aggressively on Instagram Stories and want custom stickers then or just email and I can send you samples. These are great for B2C companies and Realtors. Feel free to support for as little as Or go to to possibly buy some merch. Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by . Check out my new book for my webcomic dailyBred. It's a great gift for Valentine's Day. I also have . If you market aggressively on Instagram Stories and want custom stickers then or just email and I can send you samples. These are great for B2C companies and Realtors. Feel free to support for as little as Or go to to possibly buy some merch.
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Ep. 203: Jejune w/ Joe Guevara
01/06/2023
Ep. 203: Jejune w/ Joe Guevara
was an American rock band formed in 1996 at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. The band has been commonly identified with the emo genre, and was heavily involved with the scene at the peak of the "second wave" of emo in the mid-1990s. The three founding members, Arabella, Joe, and Chris, met while studying at the college. The band relocated to San Diego, California, in 1997. They have 3 releases which are Junk (1997) This Afternoon's Malady (1998) and RIP (2000). I believe a lot of you have or had that split with Jimmy Eat World which we do discuss. I’ve tried for a while to get Joe on the Skype and I finally did and this is what we chat about. Being roommates with the President of Geffin Records Dropping out of Berklee Rama from Big Wheel Staying in touch with Jim from Jimmy Eat World Will they ever have a reunion show The split with Jimmy Eat World His band I wish I The Actuality of Thought video comp Changing their sound on the second record almost being kidnapped by Germans And a ton more Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by . Check out my new book for my webcomic dailyBred. It's a great gift for Valentine's Day. I also have . If you market aggressively on Instagram Stories and want custom stickers then or just email and I can send you samples. These are great for B2C companies and Realtors. Feel free to support for as little as Or go to to possibly buy some merch.
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Ep. 202: The Westwood Garage w/ Chris Whalen and Pete Valenzano
12/16/2022
Ep. 202: The Westwood Garage w/ Chris Whalen and Pete Valenzano
was located at 234 Third Ave in Westwood NJ. It existed between 1995 and 2002 before ending its run. The garage hosted such bands as AFI, Bane, Heckle, Revolution Summer, the Lawrence arms, and a fuck ton of others. This episode is full on Jersey focussed but I think a lot of people not from here will still connect with lens of the scene that Chris and Pete bring to the interview. It took a long ass time to get these 2 together but I finally got them on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Heckle’s new album Plan A Project Heckle getting on Hopeless Link 80 playing the house Their band Revolution Summer Are they socially conscious still Getting in Thrasher Magazine How did the neighbors like the shows Chris Gethard How Heckle ended And a ton more Check out Heckle’s latest release on Check out the book who was the dummer of Scratch Kid. Pete gives him a shot out in the interview so I wanted to plug his book. This week's episode is sponsored by is a melodic hardcore/pop punk band from NY and NJ that features members of Lounge, Lakota, Vice Transmission and Entropy. Their debut album, Out Of Chaos is available for digital download through Let's Trade Records and on LP and CD which is available through the bands Instagram page Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by . Check out my new book for my webcomic dailyBred. It's a great gift for Valentine's Day. I also have . If you market aggressively on Instagram Stories and want custom stickers then or just email and I can send you samples. These are great for B2C companies and Realtors. Feel free to support for as little as Or go to to possibly buy some merch.
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Ep. 201: Assholeparade w/ Matt Sweeting
12/09/2022
Ep. 201: Assholeparade w/ Matt Sweeting
is a hardcore band from Gainesville, Florida. They released two LPs and an EP for No Idea Records, as well as some compilation appearances. They have short aggressive songs. Only two of Assholeparade's original members are left in its current 5-piece setup. Thank you Drew from for connecting me to Matt whom I got on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Not playing FEST this year The mithios of Gainesville The serial killer in Gainesville Owning the Hardback Joining the band Did the name effect them Playing in Japan Hawaiian T-shirts And a ton more Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by . Check out my new book for my webcomic dailyBred. It's a great gift for Valentine's Day. I also have . If you market aggressively on Instagram Stories and want custom stickers then or just email and I can send you samples. These are great for B2C companies and Realtors. Feel free to support for as little as Or go to to possibly buy some merch.
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Ep. 200: Dynamite Boy Pt. 2 w/ Sean Neil
12/02/2022
Ep. 200: Dynamite Boy Pt. 2 w/ Sean Neil
were a pop punk band from Austin, TX. You can check out Pt. 1 of this interview with at Episode 103. Sean reached out to me to say he liked that episode and wanted to know if he could fill in some gaps. I said yes, got him on the Skype and this is what we chat about: The original Dynamite Boy members The tour with The Impossibles Kicking out Craig from the Impossibles Getting influence from bands about running the band Tom Petta getting them on Fearless Having Massive stage fright His relationship with Bob from Fearless Matt Riddle What’s his relationship like with past members And a ton more Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by . Check out my new book for my webcomic dailyBred. It's a great gift for Valentine's Day. I also have . If you market aggressively on Instagram Stories and want custom stickers then or just email and I can send you samples. These are great for B2C companies and Realtors. Feel free to support for as little as Or go to to possibly buy some merch.
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Ep. 199: Counterfit w/ Marc Allen
11/18/2022
Ep. 199: Counterfit w/ Marc Allen
to the Lanemeyer show at Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ on Dec 1, 2022. were a emo band from San Diego. Some of the releases they put out were On The Downside, From Finish To Starting Line, and Super Amusement Machine For Your Exciting Heart. That’s basically all there is out there about these guys but you can go to their and see a lot of pictures. Thank you Seth Hyman from Negative Progression records (Check his interview out at Episode 121) for connecting me with Marc whom I got on the Skype and this is what we chat about: How he knows Chris Barker from Lanemeyer’s brother No Knife How was the San Diego scene for them Negative Progression Records What was the band’s internal dynamic like Scott from Blink Touring a lot and being broke Playing with the Mars Volta The Starting Line accidentally giving them exposure A string of bad luck Playing drums for Finch The San Diego band Prizefight The Finch story which is amazing And a ton more Check out his design company and his band that he did after Counterfeit. You can buy their DVD documentary here Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by . Check out my new book for my webcomic dailyBred. It's a great gift for Valentine's Day. I also have . If you market aggressively on Instagram Stories and want custom stickers then or just email and I can send you samples. These are great for B2C companies and Realtors. Feel free to support for as little as Or go to to possibly buy some merch.
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Ep. 198: REPOST Midtown w/ Rob Hitt
11/11/2022
Ep. 198: REPOST Midtown w/ Rob Hitt
to the Lanemeyer show at Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ on Dec 1, 2022. This is a REPOST of Episode 87 where I interviewed Rob Hitt about Midtown and this is what we chatted about. Constantly playing a song on repeat The bands that influenced Midtown Writing really high notes in His first band which wasn’t Professor Plum Meeting Josh from Humble Beginnings How Midtown formed Gabe’s usage of big words in songs Buying CDs with friends and dubbing them for each other Jay Pinball New Found Glory Their first album being amazing Vinnie from I am the avalanche singing background on a Midtown song Fenix TX and Drive-Thru Records Almost getting fired from the band Being roommates with Max Bemis And a ton more Check out his label here Check out Bodega cats I’ll link to the video for the song on the so you can check it out. American Television plays The Fest, Sunday, October 30th, 9:40pm at Vecinos. Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by . Check out my new book for my webcomic dailyBred. It's a great gift for Valentine's Day. I also have . If you market aggressively on Instagram Stories and want custom stickers then or just email and I can send you samples. These are great for B2C companies and Realtors. Feel free to support for as little as Or go to to possibly buy some merch.
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