Pod of Never

SUPER excited about this one. This episode is with my friend, manager of mewithoutYou, Mike Almquist. We get into how he ended up in the band's social circle as a superfan and how he ended up the band's manager. We also talk how the band moved through the ups and downs of the underground scene, putting out Ten Stories DIY-style, and how COVID threw a wrench into the band's 2020 farewell tours. You...

This week on the podcast is Hello Sailor Tees! She creates merch inspired by pop culture and feminism that I personally love and I have a feeling that you would too. We met over 10 years ago while I was working at a record store and she’s been one of my favorite people to talk music with. She’s got an incredible taste in culture and art and I think that shines in her work. We talk about how femini...

Sometimes podcasts are a great way for me to get back in touch with friends and this one is no exception. Today's podcast is with my friend, Joel Timen, VP of A&R and Publishing at Curb|Word Entertainment. We talk about his humble beginnings of running a venue in southern Oregon, his experiences being in a band, managing artists when he had little experience, and working his way up the music i...

This week I sit down with an old friend of mine in rock and one of my favorite songwriters, Eric DeLong. We talk about his history playing music, his new Patreon, and we sit and talk shop about how to cultivate fan support on the platform. It was a great conversation that was very helpful for me in starting my own Patreon. If you were ever curious about Patreon or needed encouragement to share you...

You may have heard the rumors. Yes, they're true. I'M NOW A FREE AGENT. In this quick episode, I talk about why I left my job, freelancing, and I announce that I'm launching a SWANS OF NEVER Patreon! Take a listen and find out more! Music by my musical project, Swans of Never. Check out my new Patreon here! Listen to the new single, Celestial Skies, here!

In this episode, I chat with one of my best friends, Ben Meszaros.  We talk about his process of learning more about racism and his story of becoming a better ally, spurred on by the adoption of his black son. It's a personal episode and we tackle some hefty subjects, but it's worth it! Music by my musical project, Swans of Never. Listen to the new single, Celestial Skies, here!

This one's kind of a heavy one! Not going to lie. I have no guests on this one but I talk about the past few weeks, George Floyd and navigating race, and the difficulty of creating and promoting art that matters during social unrest.  If you're a musician/artist/professional, you might relate to this. If you have any thoughts about this, reach out to me on IG @ swansofnevermusic or on Twitter...

The tables have turned! Adam Tolman (AT) comes on the podcast to grill me about everything Day Two. The idea came up on the band text thread and the band thought it'd be a good idea and it turns out that it was! I had a blast talking to AT about the days of being Day Two. ALSO, it's the premiere of my band Swans of Never's new single CELESTIAL SKIES. Enjoy! Listen to Day Two on Spotify here. Liste...

Join me in a DAY TWO DETOUR (really though, I hit a scheduling issue) with NATE ALLEN. I asked the audience questions about creativity and I thought what better person to answer these questions than my friend Nate.  He's played over 1,000 shows and has released over 100 songs so if there's anyone that knows a thing or two about the music world and creating, it's him. In this episode, we take...

In this episode, I talk with Day Two singer, Kevin Corkrey! We talk about sharing music with siblings and how influential it is, Kevin becoming a frontman, violence onstage, and opportunities to learn about yourself. This is a long one but we touch on some emotional subjects and it was such a good time to catch up with him. You're going to love it. Enjoy! Listen to Day Two on Spotify here. Listen...

This episode features Day Two guitar player Jake Fowles! We talk about how being a Guitar Center employee got him the Day Two gig, not fitting in the "hardcore" mold, why he left our Warped Tour 2004 run, and switching careers halfway through your life. There's a lot to learn here even if you aren't a Day Two fan. Also, listen to Day Two's "Goulet"! It's a fun one! Listen to Day Two on Spotify her...

This episode features Day Two guitar player Sheldon Priest! We talk about his side of the story meeting Matt Sweitzer, booking tours, and witnessing me being an idiot in front of Dallas Green from City and Colour/Alexisonfire.  Also, get the exclusive online premiere of Day Two's cover of "I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight". It's a fun one! Listen to Day Two on Spotify here. Listen to Swans of...

This special episode is with Day Two drummer, Matt Sweitzer. We talk about parenting through COVID-19, how we met guitarist Sheldon Priest, lessons learned on Warped Tour, and post-Day Two life. Listen to Day Two on Spotify here. Listen to Swans of Never on Spotify here.

This episode is a special one where I talk about how my time in Day Two has changed me as a person and as a professional. Also, I share a pretty special announcement regarding Day Two. You're going to want to listen! Check out my band Swans of Never on Spotify . Listen to Day Two's Vlad on Spotify .

This episode is with CMO of Wooly, Nick Stagge. I've spent some time working with him at ExpertVoice and he's also spent 10 years at Zumiez.  We talk about proving things to yourself, my layoff story at ExpertVoice, what it's like to have to lay people off as well, and skate culture and how it applies to his work. This is a pretty personal episode and I think you'll gain a lot from the conver...

This is a different kind of episode! Today, I'm taking my "drive to work" and doing a quick podcast on my new normal and what your new normal might mean to you. It's much shorter but I hope you like the unpolished nature of this episode.  Check out my "new" collection of songs The Solo Years on Spotify here .

This week I'm back from a small break due to the COVID-19 virus to tell the story of my friend Josh Thompson, a touring musician affected by the virus. I get his background story and how he found out his work came to a halt no thanks to the virus. If you're curious how the virus has affected a musician, this is a must-hear story. Check out The Solo Years on Spotify here .

In this episode, I talk to Dan Fletcher. My story with Dan is that we’ve been in the same scenes for years and went to school with each other. My band at the time Day Two would play with his vegan straight-edge hardcore band, Cherem. I would see him from time to time at the University of Utah and since then, our paths have taken similar trajectories. He’s a family man like me, but he hasn’t abando...

In this episode, I talk to Josaleigh Pollett! We talk about growing up in Ogden, Utah, learning how to record music on GarageBand in its infancy, the power of community, and being open with your feelings on social media. Listen to the new Swans of Never single, "Two Swans". Listen to the new Josaleigh Pollett single, "Craiglistless".

In this episode, I talk to my friend Andrew Goldring! We talk about growing up in a musical family, being a guitar wunderkind at an early age, getting into recording and mixing music, and moving to Nashville. Listen to the new Swans of Never single here: https://open.spotify.com/track/24Jy4nwiRQyMFMbgy42ibY?si=JLbLYIFGRHuDxI_v1SgqTw Listen to the new Andrew Goldring single here: https://open.spoti...

Why, oh, why does this podcast exist? Does it need to exist? Your host, Matthew Nanes, goes into deep detail of why Pod of Never came to be, what to expect, and an exclusive listen to the new Swans of Never single, "Two Swans". Listen to the new Swans of Never single on Spotify here .