100 Words Or Less: The Podcast

Episode 310 -NEW BAND YOU MUST LISTEN TO ALERT! Dan Butler, the vocalist/guitarist of post-hardcore/rock band Lume jumps on the line to talk about a ton of interesting topics like how slow growth has helped the band last longer, the tragedy that has molded this new LP and of all things, Sugar Ray (!?). I love this band and you should jump on board now. Sound of Vinyl is the best record store you h...

It’s podcast on podcast love, but of course our guest this week has a long history with independent music. Jake Brennan, who is the host of the incredible True Crime/Music podcast called Disgraceland and vocalist for Cast Iron Hike, is on the show this week. We dive into his past with Cast Iron Hike, his unconventional vocal style, creative pursuits and of course podcasts! Sound of Vinyl is the be...

Label talk! I have my good friend Lisa Garelick who works at Equal Vision Records as a project manager on the show this week. She has a ton of experience in all the comings and goings in the music industry from management, booking, PR and more. We have a in depth chat about street punk, some behind the scenes music industry talk and how hustle plays an important role in her development. Enjoy this...

Oh boy, what a chat I have with the musician Brianna Hunt who is known as Many Rooms. Her debut LP There Is A Presence Here is a staggering piece of work and I had to have her on the show. We discuss the intersection of faith and music, emotions and navigating the music industry. Even if you have NO idea who she is, trust me and get onboard with this conversation and her music. Get THE BEST coffee...

Episode 306 - The month of focusing on awesome women is in full swing and today we have Shawna Potter from War On Women hanging out with us. We talk about “working in the system” like what the band experienced on Warped Tour, trying to have a meaningful impact and part time band life. Get THE BEST coffee with Bones Coffee and use the code 100WORDS for 20% off your entire order. This stuff is THE B...

Happy pending Mother’s Day. I thought it would be interesting to speak in depth to my Mom who has had some cool musical experiences in the past as well as getting her take on what her thoughts were of her son, getting into weird independent music. I also thought it’d be interesting to speak to my 7 year old son and his passion for music. I think it’s a very interesting juxtaposition of how, genera...

Episode 304 - This entire month is dedicated to focusing on the incredible women that make up this rad independent music scene and first up, is Erica Lauren who is a photographer extraordinaire. We discuss her upbringing in the Los Angeles area, punk rock and of course we get in depth with photography and her rad traveling photo exhibition called To The Front. Listen and learn! Away is the best lu...

Episode 303 - Spencer Chamberlain from Underoath is on the show this week. We dive really deep on his upbringing in North Carolina (including a formative show experience with the band Catharsis!), addiction and the struggles of growing up in public. Spencer doesn’t pull any punches with his interviews and this is no exception. Get THE BEST coffee with Bones Coffee and use the code 100WORDS for 20%...

BONUS EPISODE - Want to go on tour? Well, that’s hard for ALL of you to fit in the van but I wanted to bring you this chat that I had with the rest of the guys in my band, Taken while we were on the road in December in Canada. We are releasing a new EP next week on Other People Records and while this is a little self-promotional of me, I think it was a very insightful chat with my friends about wh...

Episode 302 - Let’s go! My dude Stu Ross who plays guitar in Comeback Kid and Misery Signals jumps on the show this week to talk about playing in a ton of local bands, cartoons/illustration and what life is like touring as a grown adult. We went to places I haven’t gone in this show (which I know, sounds like a cliché but I promise it’s true) and it was great! Dive in! /a> Transfer files the ri...

 We are NOT slowing down after our celebratory 300th episode, today I have my old friend Howard Jones from Light the Torch, Killswitch Engage and Blood Has Been Shed (!!!) talking about the old touring days, making friends in the music world, depression and being the odd man out. I adored this discussion and I hope you will too. Transfer files the right way, with WeTransfer If you want to get your...

Episode 300 - LET’S PARTY! I can’t believe it’s been 300 episodes but here we are and thank you very much for listening and continuing to support this project. We have Chris Taylor hopping on the show this week. He is the vocalist for recently reunited and original “screamo” legends Page 99 (or otherwise known as Pg. 99). We dive deep into the intricacies of navigating the reunion show world, empa...

Episode 299 - Damn, we have a legend on this week in the form of Dave Smalley from Dag Nasty/DYS/Down By Law and most recently, Don’t Sleep. We dive into his musical legacy, the notion of being a professional musician and the highs/lows of touring. It’s a very insightful chat from a person who has experienced all that punk and hardcore can give you. Listen and learn. Let me buy you dinner and get...

NEW BAND YOU NEED TO HEAR ALERT! I had Tom Weaver from Casey on the show this week. If you dig bands like Touche Amore, La Dispute and Pianos Become the Teeth…dive in and thank me later. We tackle the topics of confidence, health issues and learning from past mistakes. It’s a fun chat! Get yourself the tools you need with Acer’s new laptop, the Swift 5. Get 10% off by using the code 100WORDS plus...

Episode 297 - BURIED TREASURE EPISODE ALERT! I have my friend Carlos Ramirez from the site No Echo over to discuss our love for the music genre known as POWERVIOLENCE. We dig deep into bands that we feel may be slightly overlooked and talk about why they are important to us. We also discuss interviewing tactics and why we both love context. Enjoy the deep dive and hopefully you find a new band or...

Episode 296 - Do you like drumming? I do, and the guest this week is an excellent one at that! Aric Improta plays in Night Verses and The Fever and came over to my place to hang out and talk about drumming as an art form, performance and punk ethos. He shares some incredible stories of how long he’s worked in his bands and also his Guitar Center National Drum-Off win. Dive in! The best way to take...

Episode 295 - It’s Anti-Flag time on the podcast this week! Chris #2 from the band hops on the show and we get into discussions about how their major label experiment worked (in short, the stories are insane), empathy and their longevity as a band. I know I say this every week, but this chat is deep and enlightening. I learned a lot and I hope you do as well. Get 15% off by using the code PCJABBER...

Episode 294 - My boy Finn McKenty is on the show this week. He works with an incredible company called URM Academy and is a very thoughtful guy. He was in town for work and rolled over to my place and this is what transpired. We discussed positivity, business moves and the online teaching program that he helps build with URM. It’s a great and wide ranging chat. Let’s dive in and enjoy! Get 15% off...

Hurry! Download this rad chat I had with Matt Scottoline from Hurry & Everyone, Everywhere (see what I did there? We discuss the ever popular topic of art vs commerce, unconventional ideas and the Philly music scene at large. His bands are awesome and we had a very fun discussion! Get 15% off by using the code PC100WORDSORLESS. Visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL! Use the code WORDS to get $...

Episode 292 - Three times you say? My friend Buddy Nielsen from Senses Fail comes on the show to chat about his new record called “If There Is Light, It Will Find You” coming out soon on Pure Noise Records as well as his new life in Arizona and being a father. We get deep on mortality, the impact of art and more. Like all conversations with Buddy, they are deep and insightful. Dive in and enjoy! G...

Episode 291 - year. We dive in deep making sure our music taste didn’t suck too much back then (or confirm that it always has sucked). In all honesty, this was a lot of fun and hopefully you find some records that you forgot about or find out about a new band. ENJOY! Use the code WORDS to get $20 off your next concert/sporting event with SeatGeek. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. Get 15% off by using the code...

HELL YES I GET TO TALK TO JOHN FRANCO FROM BY A THREAD. Sorry, now that I got that out of my system…but seriously, very happy to be bringing you this chat with the guitarist and vocalist from By A Thread. They are a severely underrated post-hardcore band from Vancouver, BC and do yourself a favor and look them up. We discuss the city of Vancouver, unrealized potential and the music biz. Use the co...

Stacy Hilt from The Casket Lottery/Coalesce is on the show this week and it’s a real fun discussion. We talk about being dependable, the creative balance you have to strike in your life and his early life playing in Coalesce. I’d consider myself pretty knowledgable about the bands he’s played in, but there are details that blew my mind during this chat. Want a better night sleep? Try a Casper for...

Episode 288 - Oh boy, this is a RAD chat with none other than Nicky Money from Nothing/Death To Lovers and Horror Show. He’s an incredibly interesting individual with a long history in independent music that has been prolific and tumultuous. We get in DEEP with his chaotic upbringing, life in jail and ultimately, finding value in yourself. Enjoy! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show!...

Episode 287 - Welcome to 2018 and hope it’s going well for you. We have Ricky Signh who plays guitar in Backtrack on the show this week talking about growing up as a first generation immigrant, the music business and being open minded. I had such a positive conversation with him that I figured, what better way to ring in the new year on this front. Enjoy! Get 15% off by using the code PC100WORDSOR...