100 Words Or Less: The Podcast

Happy June! Today on the podcast we have the legendary vocalist of metal/hardcore heroes Ringworm, The Human Furnace (aka James Bulloch). We dive deep into why breaking up the band was the best thing they could have done, life as a tattoo artist and of course the Cleveland hardcore scene. Enjoy! Get SirriusXM outside of the car for 3 months for only $1. Sign up now!  Learn more about your ad-choic...

Happy Wednesday and here is another great conversation I get to bring to you, this week with Chris Popadak from Hawthorne Heights and The Story Changes. We discuss becoming straight edge as an adult, Midwest roots and accepting the space you are in. I love Chris' enthusiasm and positivity. Download the rad music sharing app Earbuds and enjoy how EASY it is to share music you love. Visit Sonos and...

A huge band for me fresh into the metalcore scene, was Focal Point. Their blend of everything I love lyrically and musically about the genere was all there and today I have the pleasure of bringing you a discussion I had with Ryan Clark, the guitarist of that band plus Demon Hunter and Training For Utopia. We dive in to discuss the proper etiquette of X'ing up at school, early band life and rabid...

I am excited to bring you this deep conversation with my friend, Jay Pepito. He sang for Reign Supreme and currently plays bass in END but more importantly, is a good human. We discuss the concept of self reflection, careers and perception vs reality. There is a lot to learn from this conversation, so take note. Check out Earbuds Music for the best way to share your favorite music. Sonos is the on...

Please to present to you this rad discussion with Issac Hale from Knocked Loose and Inclination. Both of his bands are really, really good but Inclination specifically knocked my socks off since the release of their demo a few years ago and I had to have Issac on the show on the release of their new EP on Pure Noise Records. We discuss straight edge, context for hardcore and how important his pare...

My new friend Arun Bali is on the show this week discussing his life in and around the Detroit area, the beauty of shoegaze music and his career in writing music for commercial purposes. It's a fun discussion that I am glad to bring you! Use Yousician and learn how to play guitar, piano and so much more. Promo code WORDS will get you 20% off your purchase.  Learn more about your ad-choices at http...

Curl Up and Die is back! One of my best friends, Mike Minnick is on the show this week to discuss the reasons why CUAD is getting back together as well as the idea of nostalgia and legacy. It's a very insightful conversation that I gained a lot of new perspective out of. Won't you join us?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Boy oh boy, one of my favorite vocalists of all time decided to hang out with all of us and I couldn't be more excited. Tim Singer was the vocalist for Deadguy, No Escape and Kiss It Goodbye. We discussed a ton of stuff including anger, stability and playing against the grain. Pull up a chair and enjoy the in depth discussion! Yousician is the best way to learn a musical instrument. Download the a...

Post-rock. Just the name of this genere of music is soothing and I for one, love it. Trish plays in a band called The End of the Ocean that just recently released an extremely compelling LP and I had to have her on. We discuss the concept of playlisting (it's an extremely interesting and influential aspect of the music industry that doesn't get discussed very much), sexual identity and more. Trust...

Ryan and I get in a heated debate right off the top of the show about Kacey Musgraves, so you know this episode will be rad! Ryan plays bass in Fit For A King and we have a great discussion about faith, relationships on the road and being fit. A fun discussion that covered a lot of ground. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener...

Episode 345 - Konichiwa! Just because I am in Japan doesn't mean you don't get a new episode. In the final episode of our deep dive into Seattle, I have Aram Arslanian from Champion/Betrayed/The First Step on the show. We get real deep on issues of identity, growing up in Winnipeg and running a record label. It's a wide ranging discussion and one that I was glad to have and share. Enjoy!  Learn mo...

Episode 344 - A super sized episode with not, one discussion but TWO! The main conversation is with Coady Willis from Big Business/The Murder City Devils as we continue our discussion about Seattle and figures from that music scene. He gets in depth with us on surreal moments, sarcasm and life as a drummer. Secondly, we have my friend Aymen from the band Holy Pinto that has a unique story in DIY m...

Episode 343 - Another entry in our month long focus of the Seattle music scene and this week, it's Ian Shelton from Regional Justice Center and Seattle's New Gods. We discuss creative drive, the divided music scenes he experienced and another huge passion of his, filmmaking. I loved the perspective and experience he shared in our conversation, so check it out and enjoy!  Learn more about your ad-c...

SEATTLE MONTH! All during the month of March we take a deeper look at the Seattle punk/hardcore/indie scene from the people who have helped create it! Dann Gallucci was a gem of a person and a great conversation. He played guitar in Murder City Devils, Modest Mouse, Cold War Kids, Area 51, Death Wish Kids and more! He also creates incredible podcasts with his production company called Little Every...

What a pod! Today we have Rob Pennington from Louisville hardcore legends, Endpoint and By The Grace of God. We discuss Louisville hardcore, viewing bands as a living and his life as a teacher. It was a very insightful chat and one I am glad to share with you!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy...

Episode 340 - It's that time where Joey, Jeremy and I travel back in time to re-visit our best of 2006 list and see if it holds up. It's a fun time and hope you re-discover some records or find out about them in the first place! Ray Harkins Underoath - Define The Great Line Mogwai-Mr. Beast Khoma-The Second Wave Isis-In The Absence Of Truth Fucked Up- Hidden World Agollach-Ashes Against The Grain...

Episode 339 - This week we have Lex Marshall, the vocalist from Daughters on the show. I adore their newest LP and once it became a favorite of mine, I had to have him on. We discuss the Providence hardcore scene, being confrontational and life paths. He's a great hang and I promise you will enjoy him as well. Visit Rockabilia.com and use the code PCJABBERJAW for 10% off of your order!  Learn more...

Episode 338 - Yes! Finally, we have Pat Flynn from Have Heart and Fiddlehead on the show. He's been on my guest list for quite awhile and it's nice to tick him off. We go deep into his life as a teacher, unexpected outcomes and being encouraging to younger kids in the scene. We go everywhere and it was super fun. Check it out! Visit Rockabilia and use the code PCJABBERJAW for 10% off your order! L...

We have an incredibly fun episode today in which two of my close friends, Dave Defeo and Justin Smith (Graf Orlock) discuss our draft picks for putting together the best band we could within the punk/hardcore ecosystem. Listen to our reasoning for these picks and listen to the incredible band names that get revealed later in the episode. Ray Harkins Vocalist - Tim Singer from Deadguy/Kiss It Goodb...

Episode 336 - Variety is the spice of life and today, we have Mani Mostofi from politically charged hardcore band, Racetraitor. It’s a wide ranging discussion that tackles how he grew up in a politically infused scene, being a “big” band and being deliberate with your time. Enjoy! Visit Wiretap Records and use the code 100WORDS for $15 off your purchase! Hit up Rockabilia for all your merch needs...

Episode 335 - White Whale guest alert! I have the John K. Samson from The Weakerthans on the show today. I can’t even believe I am typing this but we spoke on the phone and my life is complete. We discuss community building, songwriting and mental health. I love him and his band so so much so this was a dream come true. Enjoy the discussion! Visit Wiretap Records and use the code 100WORDS for $15...

Episode 334 - WELCOME TO 2019! Our first episode of the new year is actually, a return guest! Matt Pryor from The Get Up Kids plays in a new band called Radar State that is really, REALLY good and I had to have him back on. We discuss dad life, playing in a supergroup and touring Brazil. Trust me, don’t miss this episode.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Se...

Happy Holidays everyone! We have a fun chat today with TJ Bonnette from As Cities Burn about him growing up in Louisiana, balancing priorities in life and staying creative. The band is definitely an interesting story and TJ is able to lay it all out for us! Enjoy and see you next year.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

BEST OF 2018 Plain and simple, one of my favorite episodes of the year to record and discuss. Thank you as always to my brothers Joey Cahill and Jeremy Bolm for hanging out and talking music.  Check out the Spotify playlist for all of the tunes we discuss! Dive into YouTube Music and their new app, it’s the BEST place to stream all of your favorite music and discovering your new favorite bands. St...

Episode 331 - You like hardcore right? You should and you should also love this band from my backyard called Fury. The vocalist Jeremy Stith comes on the podcast today to wrap about a ton of things including a subject that I bring up about how terrible 7 inches are. More importantly we also discuss soccer, his metal core roots and the importance of expression. It’s a wide ranging and reflective co...