Part-Time Rockstar Podcast

Episode 385 features Boston punk rock band Adios Fatso. I spoke with Sir-Ken Celli, the band’s songwriter and frontman, to talk about their new single “AI Is Taking Your Soul,” which drops Friday October 16. The track is the first single from their upcoming sophomore album, The Sequel, and I featured it on the show. If you like what you hear, you can find it wherever you stream music. The song is...

Episode 384 features Fake Radio from Washington, DC. I featured their track "Before" on this episode, which you can find wherever you listen to music.  In the conversation I spoke with Jack, Luke, and Dan. We talked about the DC music scene, songwriting habits, day jobs, and keeping inspiration alive between gigs. Fake Radio has been moving through DC’s underground rooms since 2023 with sets that...

Episode 383 features Madison "Madi" Windsor of Another F*cking Podcast. She’s also a radio DJ at Ocean 98 in Ocean City, Maryland. I wanted to get her on the show because she’s doing great work helping promote a lot of local artists in the area, and she’s had many former guests from this podcast on her show. It was a fun conversation that covered her backstory, how she landed a job in Ocean City,...

Episode 382 features Maryland native Luke Borchelt, a Nashville recording artist managed by Good Charlotte through MDDN, with Water Town out on MDDN Records / Atlantic. I first met Luke at Stan n Joe’s in Annapolis. His breakout song is “Ocean City,” and I featured his latest track “Water Town,” off the album of the same name. He’s got upcoming shows September 19 at the Anne Arundel County Fair in...

Episode 381 features Dave from The Wrong Band out of Philadelphia. We’re playing a show with them this Saturday (along with Great Depression and Oh Captain) at The Fire. In the conversation, we talked about all things Philly music scene, random merch ideas, balancing work and music, covers vs. originals, and much more. On the episode, I featured their track “You Were Cooler When You Drank and Did...

Episode 380 features Tiger Would from New York. In the interview I spoke with Will and Gules. On the episode I featured their track “Crying at the Landmark Inn,” which you can find wherever you listen to music. In the conversation we talked about the band’s recent online success, as well as their recent tours. We also talked about songwriting and staying inspired while working the grind. Check the...

Episode 379 features the Detroit hard rock band Armada Lodge, with drummer John Penman and guitarist Andrew Stephens. They’re a no-frills, heavy, melodic hard rock band focused on delivering the real thing. Straightforward, loud, and rooted in the classic Detroit rock spirit. Currently on the road with dates across New York, Ohio, and Michigan (including Hamtramck, Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, and a Dece...

Episode 378 features Barry Coffing of Springboard Fest. We (The Hollow Truths) will be playing Springboard East in Washington DC this Saturday at 1pm and I will also be featured on a podcast panel Thursday 8/13 at the convention! The conference is free to attend and if you are looking for new information and guidance on the music industry this is rare opportunity to come out and learn more about w...

Episode 377 features Jenn’s Apartment, an indie punk band from Lansing, Michigan. They have brand new music out right now. The band features Roy Kirby on guitar and vocals, Chris Davis on bass and vocals, and Justin Pine on drums and vocals originally formed in 2004, went on hiatus, and came back in 2014. They’ve kept the same lineup going strong ever since.  I featured their latest track “Summer”...

Episode 376 features Trey from the Baltimore-based punk/hardcore band Feed a Friend. They were featured artists at this year’s PTR Fest at Fish Head Cantina in Baltimore. They just dropped a brand new EP this week, so definitely check it out wherever you listen to music. On the episode, I featured their track “Gorman Road.” In the conversation, we talked about the Baltimore music scene, some mutua...

Episode 375 features The Viper Brothers. The closer/headlining act for this year’s PTR Fest at Fish Head Cantina on July 18 (they hit the stage around 10 PM). They are longtime friends of mine and they even played my wedding recently. Joined by Josh, Jason, Tom, and Naomi (via video chat), we caught up on everything they’ve been up to lately. It was a fun, highly comedic conversation. Thanks for l...

Episode 374 features Brad Cox of the Mouthful of Graffiti podcast and Skitzo Calypso. Brad is a longtime veteran of the Baltimore music scene and just like me he has been supporting local musicians through his podcast for years. I am excited to have him back on the bill for PTR Fest this year with his full band performing at 7pm on Saturday July 18th at Fish Head Cantina. It is going to be a great...

Episode 373 features LJR (Luke Justin Roberts), a longtime friend of mine and a local DMV pop musician. He’s playing July 18 at PTR Fest at Fish Head Cantina at 530PM, so I wanted to bring him back on the show. He’s been on the podcast too many times to count and is the most regular guest we’ve ever had. He’s releasing new music, and I featured his latest track “Follow the Mother Home” which you c...

  Episode 372 features The Slang. Based in both Ohio and Maryland, The Slang is the brainchild of John and Felix, who have been releasing albums for many years now. They bring a very smooth, polished indie rock sound. Their full band will be featured at this year’s PTR Fest on July 18th at Fish Head Cantina, main stage at 6 PM. Get there early. They also have the honor of being formerly self-cance...

Episode 371 features Gardenwalk from Catonsville, Maryland. They are featured at this year’s 5th annual PTR Fest at Fish Head Cantina JULY 18 in Halethorpe, MD, just south of Baltimore. They will be hitting the stage at roughly 6pm so get there early! Gardenwalk channels melodic gaze-core, drawing from shoegaze, post-hardcore, and alternative. Their sound juxtaposes delicate vocals with atmospheri...

Episode 370 features Eggs On Mars, a chill indie art rock band from Kansas City. We talked about working at a library, sending emails and getting no responses, the Kansas City music scene, and a bunch of other stuff. I featured their track “I Came Home 2 Find Nothing Had Changed Except Me” on this episode, if you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. Thanks for listening and sup...

Episode 369 features longtime friend of the show Pat Duffy of the Patrick Duffy Band, a high energy blues rock trio hailing from New York City featuring Pat on guitar and vocals, alongside Steve Conroy on bass and Max Yassky on drums. We’ve played several shows together over the years, so it was great catching up with Pat and Steve as the band continues releasing new music, including their latest...

Episode 368 features Nashville-based Americana songwriter Kevin Daniel. Hailing originally from North Carolina, Kevin brings a rich, soul-stirring blend of southern rock, gospel, blues, and heartfelt storytelling that he calls “Y’allternative Rock.” After years honing his craft in Brooklyn and building a reputation as a dynamic live performer, he’s now calling Music City home and continuing to tur...

  Episode 367 features Matt Bowe of Haha Charade, an indie rock band out of Delaware. We’re super excited to be playing a show together this Friday at The Grape in Manayunk, Philadelphia, alongside BEES! and DelCobras. One of the best local indie music venues on the east coast. On this episode, I featured Haha Charade’s track “Old Friend,” possibly their catchiest song to date. Matt and I got into...

Episode 366 features my longtime friend Luke Roberts (aka LJR), who has also been a member of The Hollow Truths over the years. I wanted to catch up with him this week because we just released a song called “Old Dive’s Tale,” which Luke played drums on (and added some harmonies to as well). The song was written about our college days, when we couldn’t legally get into bars, and it focuses on a sea...

Episode 365 features Jon Cativerra, the founder and songwriter of Time Spent Driving, an indie rock band whose emotive, heartfelt sound helped define the early 2000s emo and indie scene. He is also the Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of Sleepless Media, a full-service creative agency he launched in 2003. For nearly 25 years, Jon has balanced life as a working musician and agency leader. Provin...

Episode 364 features Mike Huff from BEES! and Jim aka Scoopski from DelCobras. We’re all beyond excited to talk about our big show on April 24 at The Grape Room now back and better as The Grape in Manayunk. We’re thrilled to see this legendary Philly venue back in action. Huge thanks to Mose and the entire team for bringing it back to life. Some of our best nights have happened on that stage and w...

Episode 363 features Teeth Out from Prince Edward Island, celebrating the release of their new EP, Here We Go. I spotlight their track “Whales,” which you can stream wherever you listen to music. In this episode I spoke with Kevin, Josh, and Ozone for a fun conversation about making music in PEI, working in the oil fields, and surviving the harsh Canadian winters. They’re playing the first ever Ch...

Episode 362 is our annual SXSW recap episode, live from the legendary Hole in the Wall in Austin, TX. Chicken Ranch Records was having a showcase, and I got to catch up with our old friend Zach Black, as well as our new friends Alien Chicks from South London. Our band also had a quick chat. The Hollow Truths this year were Brendan Clarke, Alex Jacobs, Will Cole, and his wife, Kelly. So, this is a...

Episode 361 features Andrew Savage from Austin, TX. We are playing a show together this Saturday in Austin during South by Southwest weekend at The Liberty on 6th Street. We (The Hollow Truths) are playing just before Andrew and his band go on. Zach Black kicks things off at 4:00pm. So we play at 445 and 530 respectively. This is the second time Andrew has been on the show, and he also played with...