Rusty's Escape Pod

2025 Check in and wrap up! (I haven't done anything with this podcast since late 2024.... Sorryyyyy)

Today's episode features Mr. James Warde! I've known James since we were kids, but we actually didn't really discuss much of our youth this time around. Maybe next time! In this episode we talked about James' job in commercial production, using Ai for work, using Ai in general, thoughts about Ai, concerns about Ai, concerns about health, how James got into video work, James' novel that he's workin...

Today's episode features Kim Webb! We talked about her managing an ophthalmology clinic, her upbringing, high school memories, depression, trauma, grief, therapy, meditation, pens, road rage, dishwashing, dirty bathrooms, Slipknot, knowing your worth and knowing you are worthy, funerals, etc. As always, thank you for listening and please subscribe wherever you consume your podcasts!

Today's episode features Ricky Farrell! We talked about how we met, stereotypes of states, writing and playing music, video games, how Ricky got into metal, Ai, divorce, relationships, work ethic, burgers, meditation, communication, being misrepresented on the internet without consent, etc. Thanks for listening! 🙏🏼 ------------- You can follow Ricky and his music with the following links! Ricky...

Today's episode features AJ Tate! We talked about him moving to Texas from New York, how he got into drumming, learning our instruments, playing live, different music scenes, his bands (Dispositions and The Dark Divide), depression, meditation, therapy, Ai, grief, mental health, communication, cold calls, etc. Enjoy! ------------ You can find AJ and his bands at the following links: https://www.fa...

Today's episode features Mr. Eric Park! We talked about an array of things such as his musical projects, his introduction to metal music, his time in Devourment, relationship struggles, writing music, a brutal encounter with Everclear, Ai, alcohol, grief, depression, to do lists, meditation, weird encounters in the sky, wishing people would have more patience, etc. Check out his music and follow h...

Today's episode features Bethnie Rose! We talked about Bethnie's musical journey, singing harmonies, playing live music, keeping up with social media for music, Ai art and music, Ai in general, toddlers with screen time, meditation, asking why, making your tail wag, quantum physics, space, DTAG (Depression, Trauma, Anxiety, Grief), therapy, booking shows, playing on stage, etc. Check the below lin...

Today's episode features Mr. Stephen Mashburn! We talked about Ai art, Ai in general, Stephen's martial arts training, young Stephen, growing up as an addict, what's outside of space, meditation, depression, grief, trauma, music, time robbery, anger, food, therapy, etc. https://www.instagram.com/iamwhatdestroys https://www.facebook.com/IADgotd https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdemud

Today I present you with a friend I've known since high school. She is such a kind person who has been through a lot in her life, of which we talked all about. We talked a little about high school times, how Melissa met her husband Matt in high school, a bit about their relationship throughout the years, Melissa's personal struggles in her childhood, a good bit about anger and rage, addiction, the...

Today, I bring you Jameson Loyd! This episode features WAY more dog barking than usual, so I apologize for that. The fact that this was the last recorded audio of my recently passed dog, Ichabod, it wasn't as annoying to me because I was able to hear his weird honk bark again. Jameson started the conversation by asking me about what made me start this podcast and then we kinda just flowed from the...

Today's episode features Mr. Jameson White of the band Dispositions. We talked about: Warehouse work, Jameson's upbringing, old family struggles, Jameson's guitar and music journey, music influences, trauma, family life, challenges while being in a band, artificial/pinch harmonics on guitar, text vs phone calls, Metallica vs Megadeth, the lack of our knowledge in music theory, lights and live musi...

The first episode of 2023 features Mr. Mike Watson. We talked about his job as an electrical engineer, part time job as a professor, communication (lots of this), text versus in-person, guitar, music technology, breaking down songwriting, rapid fire would you rather, travel, meditation, mindfulness, depression, social media interactions, then we close with Mike surprising me with some relics from...

In today's episode I do a brief re-focus on my intentions with this podcast as well as announce my new artwork, logo, and a pre-order for shirts! As always, thank you for listening and I'll speak with you soon!

Episode 52 - Mental Dump #6 Hitting a few hot topics in this one. Speech and Cancellation, Police, Percentages, Gender, Growing up, Youtube Dislike button, The internet, Religion/Albert Mohler, Abortion, Mindfulness and Perspective

The wonderful reunion of Brent, Scott, and Rusty! The original tripod of our old band, Manditory. We talked about many things since we haven’t “hung out” together in soooo many years. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did! Apologies for how long it has taken me to get this out since it was originally recorded back in January! Busy busy busy! Thank you for listening! 🙏🏼

Rusty On The Road - Episode 22 A brief chat with myself about my progress with anger over the years. This was inspired by my feelings of relation to Terry Crews and his inspiring progress that he talked about in a podcast with Tim Ferriss. Thank you for listening 🙏🏼

Rusty On The Road - Episode 21 The origin of the blue yeti. I’m sorry I haven’t done any conversational or pre-written podcasts. Soon. I love you. 

Rusty On The Road - Episode 20 Work and work ethic. Do better, BE better.

Rusty On The Road - Episode 19 Quick update and mental health check in

A quick episode thanking those who have listened to anything I've put out there to date, reflecting on 2021 and offering some goals of 2022. Spoiler alert, it's meditation. Incorporate some meditation or "do not disturb" time in 2022. Be safe out there!

Episode FIFTY includes the one and only Bryce Butler! Bryce and I talk about Shadow of Intent, Genres and Sub genres, Touring, The universe, Moving out of Texas, Being hopeful, Crying, Marriage/divorce, Endorsements, No regrets, Time travel, Impersonations, Core water having a cup for a top, Rapid fire would you rather, Parting ways with previous bands, Merch, Dealing with negative comments and tr...

Rusty On The Road - Episode 18 “Act your wage”

Today's guest is Victor "El Magnifico" Altamirano. I had a wonderful time talking to this beautiful, fierce soul. Victor and I talk about his name, life after a baby, his culture, his UFC qualification, martial arts, physical and mental training, mental distractions, mosh pits, cello, reading music, arpeggios, reincarnation, whales, depression, meditation, psychedelic experiences through meditatio...

Rusty On The Road - Episode 17  Currently still editing my recent conversation with Victor Altamirano. In this roadway episode I talk about trying things you feel like you don’t like or have had unpleasant experiences with in the past. challenge your dislikes. Challenge your stereotypes. Either way, olives ARE pretty gross.

Rusty On The Road - Episode 16 Optimus prime wants you to be positive and kind.