Part-Time Artist Podcast

If your time & energy have been consumed by your job lately, this show is for you. This episode is diving into why I had to take a break from the internet world, take care of myself, and the 3 big things that I have been doing to grow outside of being creative in 2026. My reading resources: PM PRESS , UNCLE BOBBIE'S , EVERYDAY IS JUNETEENTH How have you grown so far? Follow Codefendants o...

Talking with newly published author John Hennessey , who also happens to be my cousin , about his new book : ' THE FOREST FOR A TREE .' We talk about becoming an author , the publishing process, having a creative outlet for recovery , and get some insight into this twisted vampire romance-gone-wrong story .  Get the book on AMAZON or in the local BUCKS COUNTY LIBRARY ! ➤ PLAYLIST: 1. While Th...

💥Happy Black History Month 💥 This radio show features underground Black & POC artists showcasing a variety of music genres! Here is the playlist on Bandc amp:  https://bandcamp.com/rogerstayscreative/playlist/2026-bhm-radio-show ➤ PLAYLIST: 1. Dawg - The Bad Ups 2. I Don't Know, Honestly - THE MAPLES 3. Anatomy of a Flower - RenRiot 4. A New Wave... - CFA 5. Wake Up in the Morning - Boo...

***BHM RADiO SHOW SUBMISSION OPEN*** Chatting with Seth aka SCHRACHEE , a Chicago-based artist who puts out music for your SOUL! His new album, ' White Flags ,' is a true work of art that spans 9 tunes & 13 musings to inspire some thought around the concepts of surrender when it comes to grief & acceptance . We talk about the best ways to embrace the winter , the progression from the last...

Chatting with Sean & George of WAX JAW aka the hardest hitting band in Philadelphia! We talk about the biggest lessons they learned in 2025, releasing their DEBUT ALBUM & challenges they overcame with it, the concepts behind their awesome music videos , their highlights from touring in 2025, and what they aim to improve on in 2026 .  Follow Wax Jaw on INSTAGRAM , buy their tunes on BA...

GREAT mix of underground artists that put out music in 2025! If you want to watch the LIVE REPLAY on YouTube...CLICK HERE!!  Thank you to everyone who tuned in live...the next live show will be at the end of February for the BHM Radio Show! Here is the playlist on Bandcamp:  https://bandcamp.com/rogerstayscreative/playlist/2025-radio-show HAPPY NEW YEAR ➤ PLAYLIST: 1.  Lorraine - Fl...

***2025 RADiO SHOW WiLL BE LiVE ON YOUTUBE 12/31 (DM SUBMISSIONS)*** Checking in with Matthew W. Charles , a longtime friend of the podcast who is a renowned DIY touring expert, singer-songwriter , punk frontman , merch maker, and now an AUTHOR . Matt talks about the BEST band merch , shares DIY touring wisdom , dissects his latest solo release , and gives insight on putting out his new LYRIC BOOK...

I sit down with Brian, the mastermind behind A DAY WITHOUT LOVE , a Boston based artist with roots in Philly. Brian is a road warrior who just returned from touring all 50 U.S. States !! We talk about Boston vs Philly , tour booking advice , signing to Ur Mom Records , what to do with social media , the most meaningful song off their latest LP, and Ireland's new UBI for artists . Follow ADWL on IN...

***HELL BEACH TOUR 10/18-26*** Sat down with Jordan , who fronts Hell Beach ...a new garage power pop punk band outta New Hampshire . We play a little this or that , dive into the NH scene , contemplate small town versus big city music scenes , his approach to touring in 2025 , the process behind writing INFECTIOUS melodies, some misconceptions about being signed to a record label , and a look ahe...

***SANCHEZ IS PLAYING TONIGHT IN LONG BEACH, CA*** Chillin with THE Sanchez of SANCHEZ BY THE SEA* , a Southern California solo artist who likes to blend lyrics of inner struggles with melodies of good seaside vibes 😎  We learn the three words that sum up SBTS , reflect on the 6 years of their artistic journey , they give advice on how to start sharing YOUR tunes , we learn about the songwri...

***SID STRATTON TOURING RIGHT NOW -- CLICK HERE FOR DATES*** Ryan and Sid from SID STRATTON stop in to give us a much needed dose of METAL ! If you're still buzzing from that last Ozzy show...I'm right there with you, and this is the perfect  remedy for that! In this episode, we discuss the Florida scene vs. California scene , misconceptions about metalheads, the main goals for touring these...

  ***This is THIRD & FINAL PART of the THREE PART 200th Episode Extravaganza with JOEY STEEL*** Joey is a community organizer in New York City (former  PUNK ISLAND  admin), the frontman for MANY bands, and he hosted the  Dispatches from the Underground  podcast for over a decade. Joey is someone that I have always looked up to since meeting in 2010, and was a big reaso...

***This is SECOND of the THREE PART 200th Episode Extraveganza with JOEY STEEL*** Joey is a community organizer in New York City (former  PUNK ISLAND  admin), the frontman for MANY bands, and he hosted the  Dispatches from the Underground  podcast for over a decade. Joey is someone that I have always looked up to since meeting in 2010, and was a big reason for me to muster the...

***This is FIRST of the THREE PART 200th Episode Extraveganza with JOEY STEEL*** Joey is a community organizer in New York City (former  PUNK ISLAND admin), the frontman for MANY bands, and he hosted the Dispatches from the Underground podcast for over a decade. Joey is someone that I have always looked up to since meeting in 2010, and was a big reason for me to muster the courage to start a...

Reunited with David AKA The Taste of Vomit , an underground rap artist in Philadelphia ( who we also spoke with on Episode 169 ). We talk about his NEW ALBUM , what it means to be a man , being positive  without being preachy , his favorite line from the record, the bright side  of getting older, his relationship with anxiety , ONE THING  we could learn from him today, and ONE...

This may be the most nurturing and positive band EVER...at least for a group that is freshly 2 years into releasing music! I chatted with Abi, Joan, Steph, and Ade who all combine to form  KULFIGIRLS ! This group has quaked the underground in Philadelphia since their debut release ' DIVINITY ' a couple months ago and in this episode, we dive into their world... We talk about women role models...

Chatting with fellow Philly artist SUG DANIELS about how to be a musician in this day and age...this is a REAL crash course!! We talk about which artistic skill we wish we had, how music is a time capsule, Sug's first single with Don Giovanni Records , why artist's should have a YouTube channel, the importance of creative mentorship , the 'sweet spot' for touring , how to be a good collaborator ,...

💥 💥 💥 HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH 💥 💥 💥 This is the 2025 BHM radio show that was  LiVE ON YOUTUBE ! Join us next time if ya missed it :) Enjoy these tunes coming from black artists//artists of color...such a great variety of tunes in here! Thank you all for being here to grow this community! Stay creative yall!! Playlist: 1. Red Light - KulfiGirls 2. So Long - ILL DOOTS 3. Big World...

***Happy Black History Month!!! RADiO SHOW iS LiVE 2/28 ON YOUTUBE*** Really awesome & enlightening conversation with Ade, Jessa, & Abbey... AKA SOJI, a Philly punk outfit that is on the RISE!!! We talk about their favorite desserts, where 'soji' comes from, their latest split release with Winter Wolf, their VISION for this band, their first BIG LESSON  the BEST SCENE right now, their...

Let's get ILL!!! Hanging out with US and JORDAN of the ILL DOOTS collective, and we are reunited with Christian (from Ep. 167)!! We learn how these worlds collided to make an awesome DOCUMENTARY outlining the first waves of ILL DOOTS...who now enter their 15th Anniversary helping us to love LEARNING & LIVING!! In this episode, we talk about the ILL Movement, our favorite moments from the 20|20...

Chatting with Scott, JC, Jaden, AND Adam...aka the FULL SQUAD of chemical-x , an emerging punk band from New Jersey. We talk about their FIRST favorite band, FIRST song learned, the NJ music scene, what 'success' means to them as a band today, what their vision is for this band, and their BEST advice for new punk bands. Follow chemical-x on INSTAGRAM , buy their tunes thru PHAMELESS RECORDS , and...

💥 💥 💥 HAPPY NEW YEAR 💥 💥 💥 This is the 2024 radio show that was LiVE ON YOUTUBE ! You gotta join us next time if ya missed it :) Thank you all for being here to grow this community! 2025 I will be going much harder on YouTube and continuing to grow the community there! Enjoy these BRAND NEW tunes from some BRAND NEW BANDS, old friends, and folks from all over the country. Stay creative yall!...

Chatting with Brad of the Toronto based Alternative Funk group Cold Weather Captains. We debate winter stuff, transitioning from a 3 piece to 5 piece band, writing their S/T record, the challenges songwriters face, and what the vision is for the future. Follow CWC on INSTAGRAM , buy their music on BANDCAMP , and check out their WEBSITE .  2024 RADIO SHOW WILL BE LIVE ON YT NEW YEARS EVE!! Pla...

Chatting with Luis, who fronts The Currents...a rad new alternative indie group outta Toledo, Ohio. We get into the best & worst things about Ohio, how the band came together, what they learned from their debut EP, what the vibe is for the new album they're writing, and what the real goal is for their upcoming debut album release. Follow The Currents on INSTAGRAM , buy their tunes on BANDCAMP...

Talking with Izzy who fronts the band Poppy Roscoe, ANOTHER artist from the Los Angeles area! We get into the kind of animal he would be, why they have so many East coast listeners, their concept album/movie, evolving their live sound, and what the perspective is on being in a band today. Check out Poppy Roscoe's WEBSITE , follow them on INSTAGRAM , check out their movie on YOUTUBE , and tune into...