The Mike Herrera Podcast

Mike just got back from Denver and he's not done with your voicemails. Episode 606 wraps up the meet-and-greet conversation from Episode 604 with fan stories that span 1995 to today, plus cover song what-ifs, Screeching Weasel split ideas, show intros, and turning 40.   Fresh off the Mission Ballroom in Denver with MxPx, Goldfinger, Zebrahead, and Homegrown, Mike opens with upcoming Warped Tour da...

Episode 605 opens with Mike addressing the wave of community response to last week's meet and greet voicemail, making clear this isn't a pile-on. It's a conversation.   This week: Mike opens with a direct message to Michael, apologizing for how big the story blew up and inviting him to come on the podcast. Then: voicemail after voicemail from fans who were at the Charlotte show, The NorVa, Nashvil...

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...

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 f...

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:   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 Fi...

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 #punkro...

#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 MXPX is coming! 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...

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, T...

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, an...

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 MXPX is coming! MAR with The Ataris -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva -Saturday M...

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 MXPX is coming! 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 -...

Music Monday Bowl 1. First Natural – Walking Several Miles Listen on YouTube   2. Belgravia DieNasty – New Track Submitted by Brock Jeffries Watch on YouTube   3. The Disorderlies – Get Up (Track starts around 0:40) Watch on YouTube   4. Your Honor – Red Dress (Chorus hits around 1:20) Watch on YouTube   5. NiTEWAKE – New Single Featuring Nick White (founding bassist of Attack Attack!) Watch on Yo...

Huge Weekend complete! Tapping into the greatness of the MXPX community Bootlegs? Seattle Sports, professional sports, legendary trades and how it relates to band members coming and going. Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MXPX is coming! MARCH 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 Th...

My first bass was Peavey T-40 and my latest bass guitar is the Orange Creamsicle. The Mike Herrera Artist Series StingRay is instantly recognizable — a bass shaped by decades on the road with MxPx. Mike Herrera brings his signature style to the classic StingRay with passive electronics, simplified controls, a color-matched headstock, and a custom Pokinatcha pickguard. Available now! Switching from...

This week -The Hiester - What would you want if it could be anything? I may have gotten this all wrong! -Connecting with people through your favorite bands and songs -My first bass - Peavy T-40 from Charleston Pawn for $175 USD. My mom paid for half. Stranger Things Finale Talk and more Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MXPX is coming! 2026 JAN with The Ataris -Friday January 23 - Santa Cru...

591 Punk Rock Logistics This week - Seattle Sports and the Seahawks are the #1 seed Division Champs! Logistics - A little peak into how we make shows happen from city to city And more… Stack those memories. Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MXPX is coming! 2026 JAN with The Suicide Machines -Friday January 9 - Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom -Saturday January 10 - Seattle, WA at the Showbo...

A double year in review by Stiggs McQueen. -Holidays, Shows and the upcoming new year. -Cover songs, permissions and more! Correction- I said the thumb photo was from the let it happen artwork but it was from the 10 years and running back side artwork. Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MXPX is coming! 2026 JAN with The Suicide Machines -Friday January 9 - Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom -S...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidaze! This week! -Favorite Christmas songs -Concert ticketing and service fees -Talkin' Tattoos Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MXPX is coming! 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 Ja...

-Why did bands explode in the 90's.? -Touring - Let's go through some of the day to day, ups, and downs of touring at the very beginning of MxPx, the middle and the present day way we tour. -Special tribute to Seattle's Kevin Diers, a radio DJ at KISW whom made mark on the Seattle Music scene. Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MXPX is coming! 2026 JAN with The Suicide Machines -Friday Janua...

THIS WEEK!| -The Octi PX fuzz pedal by Keeley Your calls on -How to be a front person when you're an introvert Step 1: Practice so much that you that succeeding just comes natural. Step 2: Stay focused mentally Step 3: Stay in the zone. Channel bad vibes into positive energy. Don't think about the crowd at all.. just go up and do your thing. Like it's your bedroom and the people are mannequins DIY...

We got another action packed Music Monday for you this week! 1. Steven Rovery – American Television Song: You Are Not Alone (Title Track) EP: Upcoming release on Smartpunk Note: "Good song. Good video. Do it again." — Mike Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ncU9DQcFa8   2. Dan Heller – Suspect The Vice Band: Punk band from Milwaukee, WI Song: Pressure Album: Suspect The Vice – released Sept 12...

Desert Island Albums 585 This week we tackle a hard topic. My top 5 favorite desert island albums. This was so hard. Also add my favorite  MXPX album to the list of tea time topics. We also talk about Religious Halloween, Big Foot, The Bremerton Werewolf and more. MXPX is coming! DEC -Saturday December 6 - Pheonix, AZ at Punk Rock Christmas w/ Face to Face, The Vandals, Authority Zero, Voodoo Glow...

Check out the latest episode with your music submissions! Here's a clean, organized  Music Monday / Podcast Show Notes section you can copy/paste anywhere:   🎧 Music Monday Submissions   1. Marc Pacheco – KhanPhAro & the New Creatures   Guitarist & creative director. Still bumping At The Show in 2025! Single: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_RbcrQSvBs   2. Ryan Lynch – No More Almost   Band j...

Collectors Edition - 583 Collecting Vinyl, cassettes, CDs and more  See you out there! Mike ------- 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 -Saturday December 6 - Pheonix, AZ at Punk Rock C...

Steve Soboslai - Punchline 582 New album Punchline   album - Somewhere to Land is out now! Listen everywhere! Punchlinemusic.com We talk life, storytelling with podcasts, music, songwriting process, other band guy talents and of course his band Punchline's new album, Somewhere to Land. ------- MXPX is coming and bringing the Ataris -  NOV -Thursday NOV 13 -Louisville, KY at Mercury Ballroom -Frida...