Riff Tacos Podcast

Frank The Clown is the most decorated manager in independent wrestling history and a former reality TV star on WWE Network's Holy Foley. We discuss the lost art of managers in professional wrestling, Frank's approach to the character, his experience in reality TV, plus his very first match against David Arquette. Episode links: http://instagram.com/franktheclown_ https://x.com/franktheclow...

Joe Sudrovic is my long time friend, bandmate in From A Second Story Window, and owner of Gorilla Joe Printing in Youngstown, OH. We took on the Hot Ones challenge with tacos in this special episode of Riff Tacos. Episode links: https://gorillajoeprinting.com https://instagram.com/gorillajoeprinting https://instagram.com/joeyvomits https://instagram.com/fromasecondstorywindow Riff Tacos Merch: htt...

Matt Qualls is a long time friend, guitarist and recording, mixing and mastering engineer based in Memphis, TN. He plays guitar in Nights Like These and The Heavy Eyes. Check out The Heavy Eyes' new record 'Focus' out now. Episode links: https://www.instagram.com/letsjumpin https://www.instagram.com/theheavyeyes https://www.instagram.com/nightsliketheseband Riff Tacos Merch: https://ri...

Mike McKenzie is a guitarist, audio/video engineer, and member of multiple bands including The Red Chord, Sexless Marriage, Umbra Vitae, Wear Your Wounds and his solo project Stomach Earth. Episode links: https://www.patreon.com/nightedthrone https://www.twitch.tv/nightedthrone https://www.instagram.com/nightedthrone https://www.instagram.com/stomachearth

Micah Brenner is a storyboard artist, illustrator, author and podcaster. He recently worked on the new Resident Evil movie directed by Zach Cregger releasing September 18. Check out his comic book Goodfellow that was recently funded on Kickstarter, and if you have children pick up a copy of his self-published children's book Dino Duties . Links to everything below! Episode links: www.micah-bre...

First solo episode using my new camera setup. Chatting about podcast plans, why Chick-fil-A is goated, some life updates, and I play a couple minutes of an unreleased FASSW demo from 2022. Support the show 👇 Riff Tacos Merch: https://rifftacos.com Follow Paul & Riff Tacos: https://www.instagram.com/paulmisko ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rifftacos

Drew Slavik is the guitarist and main songwriter for Michigan grindcore legends See You Next Tuesday. We talk about our history together on the road going all the way back to 2005, his songwriting process, and their new collaborative EP Brothers with solo noise grind artist Chop 7 Times. Brothers is available now on vinyl and streaming everywhere May 15. Episode links: Buy Brothers 7-inch: https:/...

Robbie Smith, vocalist of Heavy Heavy Low Low, returns to talk about writing and directing his new horror film I Don't Like It Here releasing as a Screambox exclusive premiere on June 5. We get into the real side of indie filmmaking — guerrilla shoots, working with a small budget, creative burnout, and mental health struggles. He also shares details on his new metal project Pill Mill with his...

My lifelong friend and bandmate Nick Huffman is back to talk about his journey into professional barbecue. He's spent years learning to cook some of the best damn smoked meat I've ever had. This year, he's officially launching his business Huffman's Woodfire Barbecue. If you're in the Ohio/PA area, hit him up and put in an order! Episode links: https://www.instagram.com/elmo_huffman Support the sh...

Mike Ilich is back for the first in-person episode of Riff Tacos. We revisit Robinson lore, talk about our new project American Heat, and at some point he decides to take over and host his own podcast... Episode links: https://instagram.com/american.heat Listen to American Heat on Spotify Riff Tacos Merch Paul on Instagram Riff Tacos on Instagram

Nate Wilkinson aka Gun Drummer talks about his passion for metal, the struggle of creating content with firearms, and how his 6+ year journey led him to becoming a full-time content creator. Episode links: https://gundrummer.com https://youtube.com/gundrummer https://instagram.com/gundrummer https://facebook.com/gundrummer Riff Tacos Merch: https://rifftacos-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow Paul and Ri...

Sean Vandegrift and John Thompson of Ohio emoviolence 4-piece Calm and Secure hang out to talk about how the band came together, releasing their debut EP Glass In The Mouth Of The Sun on Wax Vessel, and share some great stories from their history in From A Second Story Window and The Heartland. Follow Calm and Secure on IG: @calm.and.secure @scramvandy @neuraldiscord Riff Tacos Merch Store Riff Ta...

Billy Bottom, vocalist of Memphis-based band Nights Like These, is back to chat about life, music, medicine, sleep paralysis, and whatever the universe is hiding from us. Riff Tacos Merch: https://rifftacos-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow Paul and Riff Tacos: https://www.instagram.com/paulmisko ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rifftacos

Thanks to everyone who asked where I was the last 2 weeks. I took a break to work on music and rethink my approach to the podcast to make the process more efficient and sustainable long term. Mike Ilich and I have a new project dropping soon – stay tuned! Riff Tacos Merch: https://rifftacos-shop.fourthwall.com/ Newsletter: https://www.rifftacos.com/sign-up Follow Paul and Riff Tacos: https://www.i...

Mike Leon has built an incredible career playing bass with The Absence, Havok, Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy, and now the legendary CKY. In this episode, we dive into how he went from fan to band member, his unique approach to bass, and the stories and survival skills that come with life on the road. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a rating and give me a follow. New episodes drop every Monday! E...

It was really great to catch up with my long time friend and touring buddy Rick Woods. Rick plays bass for See You Next Tuesday and is the main songwriter for his other two projects Hollowed Body and Purse Candy. Keep an eye our for new material from all 3 bands next year! Enjoying the podcast? Please like the episode and consider subscribing. New episodes drop every Monday. Episode links: See You...

In this solo episode, I break down the incident with the creep who "shucked his cob" at the recent Korn concert at Metlife Stadium, share my thoughts on Deftones' new record Private Music , and give an update on my current project with former bandmate Mike Ilich. If you're enjoying the podcast, please hit the follow button and leave a rating. Riff Tacos merch: https://rifftacos-shop.fourthwall.com...

Dan Weyandt and Scott Mellinger, vocalist and guitarist for metalcore pioneers Zao, hang out on Riff Tacos to discuss their 25+ year journey, the evolution of the band, and what's next. Comment below with your favorite Zao record! Mine is currently The Crimson Corridor. If you're enjoying the podcast, please help me out by following the show and leaving a rating. Episode links: Zao Live From The C...

Roxferry joins me for their first ever podcast – a fast-rising, heavy garage rock duo out of New South Wales, Australia. We talk riffs, songwriting, gear, and their strategy for going viral. If you're enjoying the podcast, please support me by following the show and leaving a rating. Episode links: https://www.instagram.com/roxferryband "BITTER" Official Lyric Video "Do It Again" orchestral versio...

I talk with Satanic Tea Co vocalist Dominic Alvernaz aka "Crucifix" about how starting a handmade, small batch tea company turned into touring as a death metal band. Check out their music video for "Maggots Are Multiplying" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqioZ3Noj30 If you're enjoying the podcast, please hit the like button, leave a comment with your thoughts, and subscribe so you don't miss futu...

I talk about some music news, WWE, Battlefield 6, AI and do a quick gear rundown for the people who have asked. I still plan do shoot a proper gear video when time allows! If you're enjoying the podcast, please hit that follow button and leave a rating. Sign up for the Riff Tacos email list! https://www.rifftacos.com/sign-up Follow Paul and Riff Tacos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulmi...

Three years ago, David Truax "Lurk" went from Van Flip Podcast host to owning Lambgoat.com, one of the most infamous underground music news sites covering metal, hardcore, and all things heavy. Known for its savage comment section, it's been a staple in the music scene for over two decades. If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow the show and leave a rating. Episode links: https://www.lambgo...

Will Wehrung is the vocalist for Resider—a rising southern California band blending nu metal roots with modern metalcore. Check out their latest single "Death Adder" off their upcoming EP 'SHADE'—releasing everywhere July 25 via Overshadow Records. 🎤 If you're in the San Diego area, go see Resider live at their headlining EP release show August 2 at Brick By Brick! 👉 Enjoying the podcast? Please...

Daniel and Nicholas from Body Prison join me to talk about the challenges of being a newer deathcore band, the process behind their two intense full-lengths, and what’s coming next from one of Australia’s heaviest new acts. Check out their latest record Everything You Never Wanted To See . If you're enjoying the podcast, the best way to support me is to follow the show and leave a rating. If you k...

Will Jackson is the former vocalist of From A Second Story Window, appearing on Delenda, Conversations, and the singles “So Say We All” and “Earthen Eyes.” In this episode, we dig into his roots in the North Carolina hardcore and metal scene, his path from End of All to joining FASSW, and share stories from our time together on the road and in the studio. If you're enjoying the podcast, please hit...