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Today We talked to Ra Diaz Bass player for Suicidal Tendencies. He is an immigrant from Chile that made his way to America in 2013 to follow his dream of being in his favorite band S.T. He tells us his origin story and his journey to get to where he is now. He is an incredible bass player and one of the most friendly people on earth. He tells us how he started playing bass for S.T. and what a wild...

Today on the pod we talked to Pat Pedraza singer for Dad Brains which Craig Plays bass in. We talked about fatherhood and his inspiration for starting Dad Brains, We talked about his time in No motiv and the whirlwind of a band it was to be in. We talked about his band From Satellite and their wild story being signed by a serious big major label and the brief run in with the Massive music industry...

Today on the pod we have the pleasure of talking to Ron Martinez who plays in Final Conflict, Lower Class Brats and is the Owner of Crawl Space booking. He is an Old School LA punk with endless stories about the early days. We talked about the Shutdown and what its done to his livelihood. We talked about the debate between comparing the Trump era to the Regan Era and its parallels. We talked about...

Today on the pod we talked to our long time friend Brandon Pierce a Drummer in too many bands to list. We talked about the battle of family and politics, our general Love of music and what inspires us. His battles with sobriety. His Love for Art and trying his hat at creating rad videos for his own bands and his friends. Don't forget about some awesome tour stories and much, much more. The full to...

Today we had the pleasure of talking to our friend Sam James Velde singer of many bands Blue Bird, Night Horse, Obliterations. He is a manager of bands and now a radio host for the new Vans music channel. We talked about how to stay busy with passion, We talked about learning to slow down and enjoy life again during the pandemic. We talked about the DIY path and remembering to be there to help sho...

Today on the pod, John and I talked about Well, Nothing.. kinda. We talked about the Trash wars that happen in Craig's neighborhood. We talked about how nice and boring its been with Trumplestiltskin being back under his bridge. We talk about the GME/Robinhood chaos. We talked about Biden and some of his Roll outs regarding the future of Trade work, We talked about the Super bowl and how Watching...

Tonight I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Carl Auge Visual Artist, Painter and Bass Player for my favorite band His Hero is Gone. We talked about his Job as Exhibitions Installation Manager for the New York Public Library. Living in New York raising kids during a pandemic and talked about His Hero is Gone. ( I really tried not to punish him about it to much) and Most his art. As the Artist...

Today we did the 1st pod with just us, We catch up on the grand opening of Jon's restaurant Fatty Vegan, we catch up on Trumps exit and the celebration of our new Chinese Overload Joe Biden, (that is a Joke guys calm down) We talked about the Stranger Things Drive through going on in LA and how fun it really was. We talked about The Social media ban and what it means for our 1st amendment rights....

We had the pleasure of being invited to the Sonic City Council Podcast. they are musicians that tour and do studio work. We talked about some fun touring stories, the joys of podcasting and the best way to use our time in this unprecedented lockdown. It was a fun one. Follow all things Sonic @https://soniccitycouncil.podbean.com/Email us at: getheavypodcast@gmail.comListen to audio on all major Po...

Today on the pod we had the absolute pleasure of the talking to Efrem Schulz singer for Death by Stereo, Manic Hispanic and now Voodoo Glow Skulls and the owner of Programme Skate & Sound. Needless to say he's a busy man. We talked about The Shop getting broke into for the 5th time, we talked about what he's been doing to stay busy during the pandemic, lots of fun tour stories including why Vinnie...

Today on the Pod we talked to our friend Jake Kiley lead guitar player for STRUNG OUT. We talked about how his world like all musicians has been morphed and changed to a state of survival, we talked a little about politics and a lot about aliens. We talked about the Love and frustration of being in a touring band. We talked about his writing/recording process for Strung Out. It was a fun talk. Fol...

Today we talked to our Friend Dale Dreiling a Ventura staple and artist of all mediums. we talked about his push for Bernie and absolute disappointment it was to watch him get stepped over twice in the election we talked about how covid has changed his out look on what happening in the world and more importantly we talked Art why he creates and how to keep finding joy while creating. Follow all th...

Tonight we talked to David Rodriquez singer for The Casualties, Krum Bums and Starving Wolves. He is an Austin native and tells how things have changed in the times of Covid and Politically in the Austin area. We talked about trying to stay creative and navigating life sober in one of the most notorious party bands around. It was a super fun talk and he has a great perspective on life, music and m...

This week we talked to our friend Roger Camero who just released a record this week with Retaliate a Nardcore alumni band. Roger is a Recording engineer and member of Literally too many bands to list but here are a few, No Motiv, Warriors, The Chinkees, Ill Communication, He Fails Me and many more. We talked about the new record and how interesting it is to be in a band releasing records during Co...

Tonight we talked to my long time friend Darrell May co-creator of Stranger Comics a small publishing company that is pushing the boundaries of the Comic Genre with completely unique and original stories and art. He is a long time Metal head and we spent many years playing music and seeing concerts together. It was awesome to relive some old memories and good times we had together. Check out the k...

Tonight we had our friend John Lombardo Host of the Common Ground Vlog on FB live. It is a Political Vlog that Does just what the title says, find common ground with all different types of schools of political thought and ideologies through simple conversation. He is a soothing voice in today's political climate. It was a pleasure to talk with him. Follow Common Ground @ https://www.facebook.com/c...

In this ep. Jon and I talk about the Dark Winter that is upon us with a virus that is getting out of control and a Giant Orange Baby in office trying his hardest to undermine America as we know it, its hard not to feel hopeless. We talked about camping and the only argument that really matters. Watching married couples fight while trying to park a trailer in a camp spot. We dive into Parlor to try...

On this ep. I talked to my Old friend Barney Caudill a ventura Monument LIterally and figuratively, a true gentle giant. We talked about his journey and getting into music a punk rock and how it influenced his life in a big way, we talked about his early music career and the infamous band Fakermark that was a ventura staple for many years. We talked about his life choices in becoming an engineer a...

We talked to Armand Anthony guitar player for NIGHT DEMON and owner Recording Engineer and Producer of the Captains Quarters here in Ventura. He has recorded almost 1000 records in the past 20 years and we talked about some of the early days how he got started, and some fun tour stories. Armand has remained one of the most down to earth, talented, sexy MFers aroundFallow Armand/Night Demon @https:...

Tonight we got all dressed up, well kind... we had a very rare opportunity to interview the Big Cat Master Joe Exotic. It went off the rails more than a few times. Also this is the podcast right before the election and if the world destroys its self after Nov 3 it has been a pleasure. and we love you all. GO DODGERS!!!!Email us at: getheavypodcast@gmail.comListen to audio on all major Podcast form...

Tonight Jon and I just talked shit. we talked about going to the movies tonight to watch Star Wars its interesting how businesses are starting to figure out creative ways to stay open, But more importantly we talked about the Dodgers big win and heading to the World Series. Its such a nice reprieve from the constant onslaught of politics and Covid which we touch on as well. Email us at: getheavypo...

Tonight Jon and i talked to my cousin and Jon's long time friend Adam FISH Loyd who grew up as a very young punk in the AV punk scene and spent many years doing everything he could to get fucked up. In the Ep. we talk about his road to sobriety and what it took to finally get sober. Email us at: getheavypodcast@gmail.com Listen to audio on all major Podcast formats. please rate and review. Follow...

Tonight I had the pleasure of talking to an old friend Chris Owens Singer and guitar play for the Louisville band LORDS in the early 2000's they changed the game on what i thought was possible for intensity and pure song writing chaos. He Low key inspired me to start my band The Fucking Wrath. He has since been living in LA for the last 10+years building hi end recording studios for just about eve...

What else is there to talk about besides the absolute shit show that was the first 2020 debate between Trump and Biden, This is our reaction and us trying to process what just happened. Email us at: getheavypodcast@gmail.comListen to audio on all major Podcast formats.please rate and review. Follow All things Get Heavy @https://linktr.ee/GetheavypodEnjoy,Craig and Jon

On this episode Jon and Craig talk about the Social dilemma doc, the internet and how its shaped how people interact and the fact that Facebook might be the real reason we are so divided, also how easy it is to find some seriously fucked up shit on the internet. Plus some pet stories Follow us @ linktr.ee/Getheavypod Enjoy, Craig and Jon