Caffeinated Mammal Compilation Podcast

Singer-songwriter Steven Massey talks about the plight of being a musician, unapologetic songwriting, pros and cons of open mics, and performs his song "Bury Me."

Morganton, NC rock n' roll band The Bleach Boys talk about starting as a cover band, household products, movies featuring pro wrestlers, and perform their songs "Romeo Sideways" and "Aerosol."

Statesville, NC singer-songwriter Isaac Hickerson has a deep and personal conversation about mental health that touches on some pretty heavy topics and performs his song "White Lies."

Charlotte, NC emo band Leaving for Arizona talks about van troubles, Labubu lore, what it's like to have famous band members, and perform their song "From Viewers Like You."

Sad Dad Rock band Feel Something talks about shared songwriting, judging band members based on their gear, unknowingly crossing paths 25 years ago, and they perform their song "So Nervous."

Small town cowpunk band Come In, Travis! talks about movies I've never seen, wrestling, alter egos, and perform their song "5'10""

Drew Montgomery from SC indie band Kick. Snare. Crash. talks about creativity vs corporate life, a pretty cool guitar story, our mutual friend Matthew Schwartz (Pacifico/Pacifirecords), and performs his song "Art Department Parties."

Jamie McDonald of Houston-based art pop band Oh Hooray gets deep in conversation about love and growth and performs their song "The Wasteland."

NC post-whatever band Deep Rest talks about awkward band names, losing friends too soon, the band Sugar Ray, and perform their song "Bettina's Lullaby."

Twin singer-songwriter duo Ali & Andi talk about their approach to songwriting and perfrom "C'était Toi" from thier self-titled debut album.

Jiu-Jitsu, a young hardcore band from Charlotte, NC, talks about their early start and an unlikely influence, finding yourself at punk shows, bonding over band shirts, and perform the song "Stolo" from their upcoming EP.

Statesville, NC punk band Splitcast talks about the small town scene they grew up in, balancing music with adulthood, and give an acoustic performance of their song "The Ninety-Nine."

Atlanta-based Pacifico talks about the band's storied history, recording the album Self Care, a smattering of other things, and perform their song "Don't Play Dead".

Shelby, NC metal band Fault Reset talks about the things they love the most: anime, metal, boba tea, and they perform their song "Chapter Black."

Pop-punk band Couch Surfer talks about tragic guitar tones, stolen t-shirts, and unfortunate Instagram posts, and gives an acoustic performance of the song “Crop Top” from their upcoming EP.

Atlanta band Menu talks about lifelong friendships, retro hairstyles, boutique candle making, and performs the song "Castling" from their upcoming album.

Matt Evans (Old Flings, Just Die!, Serrate) and Grant McCracken (Bitter Melody Records) talk about the history of Old Flings and Matt performs "Funeral Mixtape" and "Grip."

Western NC Americana band Sycamore Bones talks about co-op songwriting, their upcoming 10 year anniversary, and perform their song "Someone Who Knows."

Pop-punk band Home for the Day talks about touring, their song "Muscadine," and give an in-studio performance of the song.

Host Shaun Fox introduces the podcast and explains the concept.