Riff Tacos Podcast

Rob Hileman is one of my closest friends and bandmate in From A Second Story Window. We dive into his early days learning guitar, the evolution of From A Second Story Window from its roots as Aphasia, and how feeling lost after the band ended led to his journey into jiu jitsu and starting his business, Leverage BJJ. Follow Paul on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠X⁠

Billy Bottom is the vocalist for Memphis, TN-based band Nights Like These. I originally met Billy on tour with From A Second Story Window back in 2007, and we have kept in touch since they joined us to play the FASSW reunion show in 2023. It was a great pleasure to have him on and talk about stories from our life on the road, the history and future of Nights Like These, and the profound impact bei...

James Watson is the drummer for See You Next Tuesday, Domestic Terror, and Scum Guilt. He joins the podcast for a conversation that’s equal parts nostalgic and hilarious. We discuss his path into music and drumming, reflect on our years of friendship, and relive some great stories from the road. Follow Paul on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠X⁠

Sean Vandegrift was the vocalist on From A Second Story Window's "Not One Word Has Been Omitted" EP and has rejoined the band in 2024. We discuss FASSW history, how he got started in music, his vocal style, and what's to come for From A Second Story Window in 2025. Follow Paul on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠X⁠

In the first episode of Riff Tacos, I take a moment to introduce myself and share how music and playing guitar became a huge part of my life, my experiences in bands and on the road, and what motivated me to start this podcast. Follow Paul on: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠X⁠