HEAVY ULTRA

Wil Drake, cofounder of Hero Doughnuts & Buns, joins us to talk about moving to Birmingham, traveling the country with his band, bouncing around the food industry, and the challenges of starting his own restaurant. He shares stories of working out of his friend's photography studio, slinging doughnuts at the local farmer's market, opening his first location in Homewood, and the big plans they...

We sit down with Birmingham's favorite pharmacist Taylor Trammell to hear about life behind the counter of Crestwood Pharmacy & Soda Fountain. Follow them on Instagram @bhamrx 

We sit down with Chase McMaster and Dustin Williams to talk about Chase Bays, a motorsports company based in Alabama that produces high-end fluid power products. Chase tells us about starting the company out of his apartment, traveling the country doing custom builds, nearly dying from a collapsed lung, the challenges of building a racetrack in Trussville, and the growing custom automotive scene i...

The dudes of Joyboy take over the basement to share the misremembered history of the band. We talk about past and current members, wild house parties, upcoming shows, other bands to have on your radar, and why random people on the internet want us dead for having the worst podcast in Birmingham.     

On this episode we're joined by Steven Bate of Dixiana Cycle Company to talk about bike builds, the Biltwell People's Champ, hopping trains, Born Free, working too much, and the best way to grind off your fingers. www. HeavyUltra.com

For our 50th episode we're joined by comics Lauren Lamphere and Alice Whatley to talk about Laugh Garden, a local comedy and variety show they put together in Birmingham AL. They tell us about the local comedy scene here in town, how they got started in stand-up, and starting a comedy collective in their back yard. Be sure to check out laughgardencomedy.com for dates to their next show.  

We sit down with Will Abner and Jacob Tubbs with BUMP (Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers) to talk about the mountain biking in Alabama and all the awesome things going on at Oak Mtn State Park.

We're joined by Wess Gregg and Aaron Hamilton to talk about comics, movies, Cave 9, tattooing, and their rad shop in Avondale. Follow the show @Heavyultra

Jon Tubbs of Ore Mercantile, Avondale's raddest deli and apparel store, talks about how they got started, the inspiration behind the layout, awesome brands they carry, and some of the plans they have for the future.

We're joined by the incredibly talented tattooer Ricky Price and talk about his hectic schedule, his influences, and how he got started in tattooing while also balancing life as a full-time nurse.

Off the rails on this one.. but we pieced it back together. Follow the show @HeavyUltra

We sit down with Laura Newman and 'Mudd' Townley to talk about their bars Queen's Park and Neon Moon, two of Birmingham's most popular nightlife destinations. Follow the show @HeavyUltra

Believe it or not, Steve Buscemi plays an integral part in this episode..

Fred Weaver is back to talk kickboxing, flying elbows, and his upcoming fight on Feb 26th. GET TICKETS HERE: https://tinyurl.com/FUCKEMUPFRED  |  Follow the show @heavyultra

George Cowgill chats about starting Black Market Bar, Life of a fire fighter, Running a hockey league and his passion for writing. Follow the show @HeavyUltra

We sit down with photographer Jerimiah Smith to talk about living on the road, his unique style of photography, skateboarding, motorcycle trips, and some of the friends he's made along the way. Follow the show @heavyultra

We talk with Vintage Shih Tzu about the world of buying, collecting, and selling vintage clothing and how the popularity of used apparel has exploded. Follow the show @heavyultra

We sit down with Tony Misiano w/ Newline Skateparks and Peter Karvonen, owner Faith Skate Supply, to talk about the new skatepark being built in downtown Birmingham, AL. Follow the show @heavyultra

We sit down with Brad Sasser and Jason Hammock to talk about their company Quantum Bearing Science and their journey to create high quality, low maintenance skateboard bearings.

Eric Wallace, owner of The Firehouse, talks about the local music scene in Birmingham and the impact of the non-profit in the Avondale community through music education. Follow the show @heavyultra

Kelly Reaves and Nick Brunson of Haste to talk war stories from the road, Furnace Fest, and their final show here in Birmingham. FIND TICKETS AT https://tinyurl.com/HASTETICKETS

James is back with us to talk skateboarding, deleting social media and life in general. Follow the show @heavyultra

Our good friend Tyler Gore stops by to talk about his career with the Birmingham Barons, and blowing stuff up with Steve-O. Follow the show @heavyultra

Wes Frazer stops by to talk about his bar Mom's Basement. Follow the show @heavyultra

Matt Seward stops by to chat about his company Burrito Punx and talks about the food science involved in creating Birmingham's raddest burritos.