100 Words Or Less: The Podcast

Pop punk is alive and well! Joe Taylor is the lead vocalist for Knuckle Puck and I am glad to have him on the show this week. We discuss having to grow up fast, being practical and doing your best to avoid cliches. He was honest and revealing, which is frankly what I want out of these conversations so...MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

I think this may be one of the first "ska" bands I have had on the show, but let's be honest...Less Than Jake is more than that. Chris Demakes is a great dude and this discussion about his band was very revealing. We were able to discuss punk rock guilt, navigating the highs and lows of a long music career and of course, we talk about Tony Hawk Pro Skater. Let's go! Learn more about your ad-choice...

This episode was a fun one for me and VERY self serving as I absolutely love this band called Die My Will . The band is very much a "undiscovered gem" and frankly, they weren't that prolific or long lasting but always stuck in my head. Jeff played drums in the band and we get to nerd out about the band and their place within the metal core world and playing 17 minute sets. Enjoy and hopefully you...

I am honored to have Evan Patterson from Jaye Jayle, Young Widows, Breather Resist and so much more on the show today. Him and I go way back but it's been years since we spoke and dove right into it discussing his musical identity, living in Louisville and DIY living at all costs. He's an inspiring musician that continues to push himself with all of his work. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

We are lucky to have on Nate Garrett from Spirit Adrift today on the podcast. If you haven't heard their blend of metal heaviness, do yourself a favor and dive right in. Nate is an incredibly interesting dude and we discussed being vulnerable, the Little Rock music scene and his battle with addiction. Immediately after we started talking I felt a kinship with him and I hope you feel the same way....

Let's do this! We have a return guest with Chadwick Johnson from Hundredth, who just released an incredible new LP called " Somewhere Nowhere ." We discuss the band as a brand, evolution in a band's sound and keeping everything very DIY. It was a great catch up discussion and enjoy the hang time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener f...

This chat has been a long time in the making as I first fell in love with Pallbearer back in 2012 when they dropped their STAGGERING debut LP, " Sorrow and Extinction " and then followed all of their subsequent releases. I had to bring Joseph on the show because not only do I love the band, but think that more people need to pay attention to what they are doing. Joseph and I speak about his experi...

This week we have photographer extraordinaire Danielle Parsons on the show. I can guarantee that you have seen her photos in the past but maybe didn't make the connection. She's incredibly prolific and has an incredible eye for capturing compelling visuals. We discussed her life in Pennsylvania, imposter syndrome and how she won a contest to have her photo published on a Jones Soda bottle at age 1...

I love Strike Anywhere. You should love Strike Anywhere. I hope after this discussion with the lead vocalist Thomas Barnett, you will. Thomas and I discuss the Richmond, Virginia scene, romantic tour stories and I get to the bottom of why he wears dreadlocks. We also discuss their new EP on Pure Noise Records that smokes. Enjoy! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your orde...

I am extremely excited to have my friend, Tom Schlatter on the podcast today. He emailed me close to 20 years ago, and since then we have stayed in and out of touch but his bands You & I, The Assistant, This Ship Will Sink and more recently, Hundreds of AU and Every Scar Has A Story have been very important to my life. We discuss his life in bands, eclectic music tastes and of course "screamo....

8 years of discussions and in my wildest dreams I never thought I'd be able to have on Steve Von Till from Neurosis but, here we are. I am extremely proud to share this detailed and insightful discussion with one of the founding members of Neurosis on top of his extremely compelling solo material . We discuss his profession as a teacher, preservation and unintended influence. Thank you for your ye...

I have the pleasure of welcoming on an incredibly influential vocalist within our scene, Rob Fish. He sang for bands like 108, Resurrection, The Judas Factor and more recently, Every Scar Has a Story . It's a blistering EP that everyone should check out immediately. Rob has been incredibly open throughout his musical life so turning over some new leaves is what I tried to focus on and we spoke of...

Nate Rebolledo from Xibalba is on the podcast today! We tried to make this happen a few years ago, but now...it's all happening. Nate and I discuss his life as a firefighter (he is no longer), serving his community through hardcore and finally, his career in live production/touring. It was a compelling discussion that I of course, urge you to check out. Support Gared O'Donnell and his battle with...

YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. Sorry for yelling, but I love this chat and more importantly the record that Adam released under his moniker, Choir Boy . We discuss his upbringing in Ohio, the cyclical nature of music and performing live after creating something in isolation. Let me be clear, this is one of my favorite LP's of this year so you need to check it out. Visit Rockabilia and use the...

I don't think I will ever get tired of a solid metal core record, and Year of The Knife have released exactly that with Internal Incarceration so in turn, I had to have Madison Watkins from the band on the podcast. Madison and I discuss life in Delaware, straight edge and running a small business (with her amazing Candy Corpse brand). It was an absolute pleasure having her on so sit back and enjoy...

I know it may seem like I said this a lot, but this episode is a huge one for me. Brian McTernan is the vocalist from Battery , guitarist from Ashes and more recently, Be Well and his art has definitely impacted me in a deep way. He's also an incredibly prolific producer as well helping bands like Texas Is The Reason, Bane, Thrice and many more create some of their most important records. We go LO...

Gleemer is a band you HAVE to hear. I fell in love with them when they released " Anymore " and even more so with " Down Through ." I had to have Corey Coffman from the band on the podcast to pick his brain and find out more about life in Colorado, recording bands and the process of making music. It's metaphysical, it's fun and above all...a great new band you need to check out. Thanks for listeni...

It's a big one today with the vocalist from Good Riddance, Russ Rankin! Good Riddance has always loomed large within the punk and hardcore community, so it was a pleasure to have Russ on to discuss the idea of "being too punk to be hardcore," the music business and of course, animal rights. It's a wide ranging chat and we of course mention hockey as well. Thanks for listening! Visit Rockabilia and...

My good friend Dan Sandshaw from Equal Vision Records is on the show today. He's been with the label for over 15 + years and has been instrumental in signing some of your favorite bands in independent music. We dig into life in upstate NY, big music moments and being the center of attention. Thanks for listening! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more ab...

This is one of my most important episodes of the show. Please listen and support ALL of our local venues across the country that are at real risk from returning. I had my friend Stephen Chilton from Phoenix, Arizona who has been booking shows for many years and is part of the National Independent Venue Association. We discuss their campaign called #SaveOurStages and what he's learned through his y...

Another deep dive into our best of lists from the past, but this time it's 2005! We dive into each of our respective lists and find out if they hold up or not (short answer, some do...while we have some pretty glaring omissions). Sit back, relax and enjoy! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...

Today we have Casey Crescenzo from The Dear Hunter on the program. He's an incredibly prolific and compelling musician that has spent a majority of his life involved in independent music not only in this band but also with his previous band, The Receiving End of Sirens . We get deep into our mutual appreciation for nu-metal, ambition and his early touring life. A must listen! Visit Rockabilia and...

We have Henry Cox, vocalist from Boston Manor, on the show this week. They release their newest LP in early May and what a weird time to not be able to tour! Henry and I discussed being raised in the UK, changing sounds within your band and larger than life musical acts. Enjoy! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...

Fellow podcasters unite! I have Toby Morrell from Emery and the Bad Christian Podcast hanging out this week. We go very deep on his late exposure to subculture, trying new things and his southern upbringing. He's a good friend and we had a very relaxed conversation during this time at home. Emery has just released a new record as well called "White Line Fever" that you need to listen to, NOW. Lear...

Hope you are all being safe and making your voice heard in whatever capacity you feel comfortable with. We have Will Putney from End/Fit For an Autopsy coming onto the podcast today to discuss his life in New Jersey, bioengineering and managing creativity. It's quite a ride that Will has been on, so I appreciate his willingness to discuss so openly. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....