100 Words Or Less: The Podcast

We have TWO great conversations for the price of one today. First up, we have Frankie Blydenburgh from Rockabilia discussing with me the merch world, how bootlegs work and the changing ecosystem of that side of the business. INCREDIBLY fascinating stuff. Then, Aaron Gillespie from The Almost/Underoath jumps on the line and we get in DEEP with aesthetics, not being a "cool band" and anxiety. We als...

Happy Thanksgiving! All the way from Sweden, I have Johannes from Cult Of Luna on the show today. I had wanted him on the show for quite a long time as I knew he'd share insights on Swedish hardcore and punk that very few could. We discuss Umea hardcore, finding balance in one's life and passion. He also shares some wild stories from the late 90's and the Umea hardcore scene that have to be heard....

We have Tyler Riley the guitarist of modern metal core heroes Gideon, on the podcast today. It's sort of a book end discussion from when their drummer, Jake Smelley, came on the show to discuss the bands transition away from the "Christian" moniker. We get in deep to Nashville hardcore, style changes and the longevity of some bands. Dive in! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off...

Happy November! We have a great discussion with Tim McMahon from Mouthpiece/Hands Tied today on the show. The discussion topics include practicality, touring experiences and why he stays involved with the scene at large. Mouthpiece was a huge band for my early hardcore "discovery years" so I am proud to bring this chat to you. Visit SoundRink.com to check tour dates for your favorite bands find ou...

The conclusion of our month focused on the great state of North Carolina and their vibrant punk and hardcore scene features none other than Johnny Smrdel from Beloved and Advent. We discuss his life as a Navy brat, identity and working hard. As always, thanks for the support of the show and please share around!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudi...

What an episode and what a band! Jon Tuttle from Codeseven continues our march down North Carolina's storied punk/hardcore past with a very interesting discussion on how they almost signed with Earache Records, being a "bands band" and how he played in a band with not one, but both of his brothers. Do yourself a favor and dive into this episode, you won't be bummed. PC100WORDS is the code for 15%...

North Carolina represent! Adam Morgan, the drummer of Hopesfall, is on the show this week to discuss the "secular" music scene, collecting vinyl and big budget records (aka I confirm/deny the story of "The Satellite Years" costing 20k to record). It was a delightful conversation and I am happy to bring it to you. Use the code PC100WORDS for 15% off of your order at Rockabilia. Incredible company a...

North Carolina month continues! This week we have Jimmy Chang from Sect, Undying and Catharsis hopping on Skype one afternoon and talking about life in North Carolina, early touring experiences and being bad at business. He's also got one of the best jumps in hardcore, so pay attention! Bridge Nine Records has two great Agnostic Front pre-orders up now, check it out! Use the code PC100WORDS for 10...

Welcome to the month of North Carolina! We are taking a long look at this incredible punk/hardcore/indie scene by interviewing some of the people who have helped build it up. This week is my friend Tommy Rogers from Between the Buried and Me making a RETURN appearance on the show. We get into a ton of different things including what it means to be a "working class" band, being a fan boy and being...

Welcome to the Fall and dive into this fun discussion with Patrick Miranda from Movements. We talk about growing up in Orange County, the birth of MySpace discovery and being a hardcore kid. He was forthcoming and open about all of the questions I hit him with, which in my mind...makes a great episode. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio....

We have on the show this week, Shane Durgee who was the vocalist for the pre-Earth Crisis band called Framework. Often overlooked in the lore of Syracuse hardcore, I wanted to have Shane on to discuss what the early days of that scene was like. The episode also serves as a compendium to a previous episode that we did a few weeks ago with Scott Crouse from Earth Crisis about each of their full leng...

What a Wednesday! We have Anthony from Ceremony on the show this week to discuss his bands long career, the cultivation of his early music tastes, confidence and evolution. It's a real insightful discussion about the creative process and defying expectations. Not to mention, Ceremony's new LP is incredible so check that out.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

Louisville, Kentucky in the house! I spoke to Brent Mills from Greyhaven this week on the pod about that very music scene he was raised in, drug use and the idea of being "competitive" in the music industry. Even if you've never heard the band, you will find a lot of enjoyment in this chat.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

A bit of a different format this week but one that I think you will enjoy. I took a look at every full-length in Earth Crisis' catalog, brought the guitarist Scott Crouse onto the podcast and took a deep dive into the mentality of where the band was at, their process and other fun stories that surrounded each of the LP's. The result is what you hear and honestly, blew my mind. So many incredible s...

We have a two for the price of one podcast today! For the "main" part of the podcast, I have my old friend George Pettit on the show today. He's the vocalist for the now active Alexisonfire. We hopped on the phone one day (some dodgy cell service up in Canada) and discussed his life as a firefighter, being a reluctant frontman and the importance of obsession. Before that discussion, I have Dan Tho...

I am pleased to bring you this great chat with my friend Lance Wells who is the vocalist of Las Vegas hardcore band Faded Grey. If you have never listened to them, rectify that immediately. We get in deep with skating as a gateway, desert life and the Army of Kids. Lance opened up a lot and I was very happy to have this conversation. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...

Happy 7th anniversary to the show! We keep chugging along and this week is a special discussion with John Dyer Baizley from Baroness. I have loved the band for quite some time and finally had a chance to bring John on, and he did not disappoint. We get in deep with DIY culture, love of the process and defying boundaries. It's a reflective look on a very creative mind. Get 20% off your order from D...

All Out War. What a band. I get to present to you a chat that I had with the vocalist of All Out War, Mike Score. We dive deep into upstate New York and the surrounding hardcore/metal scenes, being an introvert and his life as a teacher. Fun stuff indeed! DripDrop is the best rehydration drink in the world. Don't take my word for it, try it out and get 20% off of your first order.  Learn more abou...

Our favorite, Nathan Gray from Boy Sets Fire, returns for another interesting discussion about his life in and around music. Our last podcast was over six years ago, so we dove back in and discussed abuse, being engaged in art and starting small. Enjoy! Battle dehydration with DripDrop and get 20% if you use the code WORDS. The best way to share music is with the Earbuds Music app. It's free so do...

What a killer chat with Tom Damiano from Trail Of Lies. We dive into his early metalcore years, aesthetics of the band and responsibility. Not to mention we discuss why the band chooses not to commit their lives to the road and how that helps them be creative. Enjoy! Visit our sponsors: Rockabilia.com - use the code PCJABBERJAW for 10% your order. PetReleaf - incredible CBD oil for your pets. Use...

The man, Mr. Jonah Matranga is on the podcast today. He's the frontman of Far and his solo project OneLineDrawing, but now known as just his namesake. We engage in a conversation about music as a commodity fork in the road decisions and cult of personality. He was open, engaged and not afraid to get deep. Check out his new project called Halfway To A Hundred and help him get it funded.  Learn more...

This was a real treat to have my friend Drew DiJorio the vocalist from Stray From the Path on the show. We discussed keyboard warriors, ego and the influence of “Jackass” on the youth of a certain age. Enjoy! Get hydrated with DripDrop, the best tasting and fastest acting mix on the market. Use the code WORDS for 20% off of your order. Try PetReleaf for your dog or cat's ailments. Get 20% off of y...

Happy Wednesday! It's time to bring you another compelling conversation from a person who is profoundly influenced by punk/hardcore/indie rock and today, we have a great one. David Kelling the vocalist from bay area rockers Culture Abuse hangs out with us for over an hour discussing positivity, life with cerebral palsy and investing in your future. I appreciated his candor and willingness to dive...

I tend not to do repeat guests, but I will grant exceptions for certain circumstances and frankly this was one of them. Considering it's been 6 years since I checked in with my friend Brendan Murphy from Counterparts, it was about dang time. We discussed mental focus, expectations and aesthetics behind the band. It was a insightful and reflective chat on how he has changed and where things stand n...

Today we have Ian Fike the vocalist from melodic hardcore band It Prevails on the show. It's an important and honest conversation about his struggles with addiction, how ego plays a role in his life and of course, melodic hardcore and the passionate fanbase that exists for that style of music. Visit our partners below: Earbuds Music - the best way to share your music, period. Sonos - my favorite s...