Rock Paper Podcast

Singer Songwriter Darian Poe returns!! I caught up with Darian while she is in town for a bit to talk all things around the brand new album TIME TO ROAM due out on September 15th! We also talk about living in Colorado & building a bus into a home. We talk about recording this new album with Paul Niehaus over at Blue Lotus and some of the special guests Darian had record with her. We also play a co...

Modern Angst returns! I recorded this one a bit ago in Edwardsville, IL at the Modern Angst band practice to sit with them and talk about their recent announcement about working with Punkerton Records to release their debut album PART X! We get into the stories behind some of these songs, recording with Gabe Usery at Encapsulated Studio, putting the album out on vinyl and much more.  On this episo...

I stopped in to visit Rachel & Nick of Rachel Is Kozi at their home in St. Louis, MO and had a lot of fun getting to know a little bit more about them. We deep dive into some of the groups history, recording their debut album LIFECYCLES and some of the stories behind these songs. Rachel shares some of her adventures on the Appalachian Trail, yoga and much more. We also play 2 songs live acoustic!...

Welcome to the show Stephanie & Danny of All The Days!! I caught up with these two to get to know a little more about this new project. We talk about some of their history together and how they started recording music together then forming a band. We also deep dive into their debut album GARDENER OF MY HEART, preview a few songs, play a couple live acoustic and talk about their Album Release Party...

I caught up with Illinois based singer songwriter Lukcan the other night. He's been releasing a bunch of new music and it was time to get to know a little more about him. We dive into his story and discuss some of the early days and his recent return to playing live again. We talk about some stories behind these songs, play a couple live acoustic and debut a brand new one!  On this episode you'll:...

The other night I took a trip across the river to Collinsville, IL to meet up with rockers Mark & Erik of Path To Midian and Phil, Michael & Eddie of Red Tape Riot. They have a big ol show coming up on Saturday night in Collinsville at the historic Miner's Theatre. We talk a bit about each groups history and some of what is going into the show. The show is particularly special for Path To Midian a...

Today's episode I meet up with St. Louis singer songwriter Michael Blakey! I caught up with Michael at his home and we get into some of his stories of traveling the world. We also talk about his brand new album NEW PERSPECTIVE and some of thes stories behind these songs. He also performs 2 of them live acoustic today for the show!  Be sure to join Michael for the Album Release Party happening on M...

This week I stopped by Atomic Junction's band practice and caught up with Aaron & Mark to talk about their brand new album PEACEDALE, Release Party, stories behind these songs and much more. Aaron also grabbed a guitar and perfomed a couple live acoustic for the show!  We also talk about an upcoming concert series Aaron is developing at The Garage at The Intersection. You can join him on May 18th...

This week I stopped by band practice to visit with Facing Infamy! I've been seeing these guys play for several years so it was nice to sit and get to know them all a little better on today's episode. We get right into the big show for the Road To Pointfest Grand Finals, then that leads right into POINTFEST! Along with some big shows the guys just reelased some brand new music so we talk about that...

I stopped in to visit my friends Boxcar at band practice as they gear up to release their brand new album OPEN EYES. We get into a little of the band's history and give a sneak peek at the new album. We share some stories behind these songs and perform one live! OPEN EYES due out on May 10th!  On this episode you'll hear:  Open Eyes How Long (Live) Wild Heart  Find more from Boxcar on your favorit...

Cody Perkins of Magnificent Mullets of Lonedell joins me on today's show! I had a lot of fun catching up with Cody talking about growing up country and finding ways to entertain ourselves in small towns. We also get into some of his music, share some stories behind these songs, play a couple live acoustic and debut a brand new one! On this episode you'll hear: Mermac River Mudwalk Backwoods Get St...

A little while ago I caught up with singer songwriter Hollie Schultz at her home. I was surprised to find out that Emma Nobbe was also there as they rehearsed for a gig. I had a great time getting to know these two talented performers. We get into some of their individual stories of getting here today. We also talk about losing loved ones. Hollie plays a couple live acoustic tunes and we get into...

Hubb & The Heavy Heats return! I caught up with singer songwriter Caleb Hubbartt aka Hubb of Hubb & The Heavy Hearts to talk about their brand new EP and upcoming release party! We get into some stories behind a few of the songs, recording the album and even play a couple live acoustic. We also talk about some dreams, movies, The Beatles and much more.  Don't miss the Release Party happening Frida...

ClusterPluck returns! I had so much fun meeting up with my buddies in ClusterPluck the other day to talk all things HOMETOWN, their brand new album! We deep dive into some of the stories behind the songs on this album, recording at Phat Buddha with Zagk Gibbons and the decision to press this album to vinyl! We also get into some wrestling talk and a whole lot more. Be sure to grab your copy of HOM...

The other night I took a trip to Festus, MO to meet up with rockers Janatrix to talk about thier debut NO SMOKING IN BED EP. We get into how the group formed, stories behind these songs and influences. We also talk about first concert memories, Sugar Ray and much more!  Follow along with Janatrix on Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok! Keep an eye out for more show announcements coming soon! On this epi...

Welcome to the show Barnum Jack! I caught up with these bluegrass pickers the other night to talk about their debut album, recording at Sawhorse Studios with great & powerful Jason McEntire and some stories behind these songs. We talk about how the group formed at Pop's Blue Moon on a bluegrass jam night and some of their journey to get here today.  On this episode you'll hear: Gone Gone Gone I Se...

A bit ago I caught up with St. Louis rockers Feeling This: Tribute to Blink-182 to talk all about our love for the band, how they formed this project and some of our favorite moments & albums from Blink-182. We also play 2 songs live acoustic for the show! On this episode you'll hear: Rock Show (Acoustic) What's My Age Again (Acoustic) Find more from Feeling This by follow along on Facebook, Insta...

Andy Sydow returns! I always enjoy getting to catch up with my buddy Andy Sydow. He joins me on Zoom to discuss his latest project MEASURE 1 and his album release party coming up. He talks about this album being his 1st to be pressed to vinyl and how you can get yourself a copy. We also get into a little about his recent move from Denver to Nashville.  When Andy isn't writing and recording music,...

On January 5th, 2024 my buddy Jeff Nichols suffered a heart attack that nearly took his life. Luckily his wife Jenn was able to help save his lfe and he is still with us! They join me on today's episode to share their story. WARNING there is some heavy subject matter. I think this is a powerful story and hopefully it'll help save someone else's life. Please consider getting CPR certified!   Jeff &...

Meet RumLuck! I had a lot of fun getting to know a little more about punk rockers Rumluck. We talk about some of their history together, upcpoming shows, their debut EP and recording at Encapsulated Studios in St. Louis, MO with the great & powerful Gabe Usery.  On this episode you'll hear: Ghost town  Edify  "Ghost Town" due on all streaming platforms on Feb 2nd! Follow along with RumLuck on Face...

Singer songwriter Jenny Teator returns!! I caught up with Jenny via Zoom the other day. I had a lot of fun catching up with her talking about her new music, upcoming album and learning all about rhinestone rock. We also talk about her upcoming stop in St. Louis, MO at City Winery!  Full video on YouTube! On this episode you'll hear: Whiskey With Me  Screaming Eagles  Find more from Jenny on your f...

Riley Holtz & The Lost Cause return! We sit and talk all about their debut album ILLEGAL BEFORE NOON due out this week. We talk about their Album Release Party, stories behind some of these songs, the "Home" music video and play a couple live acoustic.  On this episode you'll hear: Home (Live Acoustic) Bad Bitch 430 (Live Acoustic) Find more from Riley Holtz & The Last Cause wherever you get your...

The other night I caught up with singer songwriter Andrew Weber at his home to talk about some of the stuff he's been working on. We talk about his start in music after transitioning from sports. We talk about his podcast The Battle With Andrew Weber and much more. We also play a few songs live acoustic! On this episode you'll hear: The Battle  Righteous Way To Go Neanderthal  In The Name Find mor...

This week I caught up with my buds and frequent guests of the show Brandon Barbier & Ryan Mills of Outrun The Fall. We start the episode covering some of our favorite Christmas traditions, movies and of course snacks! We  b gtalk about Outrun The Fall and a big show coming up with Trapt! We also close out the show by sharing a few of Brandon & Ryan's latest air fryer tips and snack hacks.  On this...

The other night I caught up with Country music singer songwriter Ethan Carl! I've been following his journey for a bit but this was our first time getting to properly meet. It all seemed like perfect timing as he's gearing up to release his debut album MOVIN' TOO FAST. We talk about some of his story of growing up, wrestling in college and then discovering music. We get into some of the stories be...