100 Words Or Less: The Podcast

Boy oh boy do we have a great chat on this weeks podcast with Johnathon Ford from prolific post-rock outfit Unwed Sailor and the often overlooked Roadside Monument. We dive into the discussion with gusto and talk about the early Tooth and Nail years, longevity and playing insturmental music. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All hail Alien Boy! Releasing one of my favorite LP's from last year, Alien Boy is a damn good band that you need to know about. Sonia Weber sings and plays guitar for the band, so naturally I had to pick her brain and find out more about them. We talk about the Portland DIY scene, her life in teaching guitar and the DIY Montana scene (no joke). Enjoy and hopefully you find your new favorite band after this discussion! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gimmie a break, I get to hang out with Page Hamilton from Helmet on this very podcast? Yep, it happened and it was glorious. We discussed how the band never fit into any real scene, keeping his enthusiasm intact and working in the major label system for as long as they have. Get it! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What a treat this week as we have my friend Todd Mackey from With Honor on the podcast. They recently signed with Pure Noise Records and are in the process of getting some new music ready for 2022. We go in depth about faith, open heartedness and his life after the band in the donut trade (seriously). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's damn Ken Andrews week on the podcast! I couldn't be more thrilled to have the man behind Failure, Ken Andrews, on to discuss their new record, the insanity of the early late 80's and early 90's major label boom and Cave In. We go all over the place but Ken is such a pleasant chat, I could have hung with him for another hour. Oh don't worry, I also bring up Year of the Rabbit as well. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the most wonderful time of the year where we gather around our microphones and discuss what records myself, Joey and Jeremy enjoyed the most. Joking aside, it's one of my favorite things to do...talk about music! It's a long one, so enjoy!Playlist of all our favorite records! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here is a thoughtful chat with my new friend Kei Yasui who plays guitar in Have Heart and the awesome Drk Blu as well as a master of the webs (and design). We get into it and discuss the Boston Hardcore scene as Have Heart was getting their feet wet, design work and of course, the insane reunion shows that HH played (and how important they were to me and many others). Listen and enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am privileged to bring on Ken Shipley, the co-founder of an incredible label called Numero Group that specializes in releasing and archiving music of all styles including (and not limited to) Northern Soul, Gospel, Folk and more recently early screamo. Their re-issues of some seminal recordings from Codine, Karate, Indian Summer and more made me fall in love with the label even deeper so I HAD to have Ken on the podcast. We discussed his upbringing in the punk/hardcore scene, his curation roots and the process (for him) of putting out records. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rest in Power to Gared O'Donnell. This conversation originally was published in 2012 and was one of the first conversations I had for this podcast. He was a special human and I am saddened that he is no longer with us. Listen to this episode and listen to the entire PMFS catalog...it's well worth your time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am very pleased to welcome prolific solo artist, Emma Ruth Rundle to the podcast. She just just released an incredible new LP called Engine of Hell that is some of her best work, so I had to dive in and chat about the early 2000's in the LA music scene, her tumultuous childhood and her proclivity to collaborate. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My new friend Chris Teti from The World Is...and Silver Bullet Studios ducks into the podcast this week with amazing results! We dive into DIY transitions, eclectic music tastes and why his grandmother thinks tour is like American Idol. Joking aside, Chris is a very devoted dude to the DIY music scene and I hope you enjoy the conversation! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You read right? You should because it's like...really fun and stuff. One person you should definitely become intimately familiar with is the author, music nerd and all around good guy, Dan Ozzi. He just released a new book called Sellout in which he chronicles all the up's and down's of bands from our beloved indie community jumping into the big pond of MAJOR LABELS. Joking aside, Dan's book is a incredible piece of work and I had to have him on the pod to punish him about Staten Island, The Cable Car Theory, writing and so much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A man of many talents, Geoff Garlock from Orchid, Panthers and his most recent project Low Estate comes to hang with us this week. He's also the host of such podcasts like Docs Till Death and The Cannon Canon so as you can see, he's a busy dude. We discuss his history with comedy, growing up with Connecticut hardcore and the "glory days" of Vice. It's a really fun discussion so pull up a chair and come hang out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What a damn band. Snarls hails from Columbus, Ohio and released an incredible debut last year that I fell in love with so naturally, I had to pick the brain of someone in the band so here we are. Chlo White sings and plays guitar in the band and we discussed her suburban upbringing, emo and wearing your heart on your sleeve. This was an emotional conversation and loved having it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I'd love to welcome my friend Karl Hensel on the podcast today. He runs the show at Kings Road Merch (you have undoubtedly ordered vinyl or shirts from them in the past) and plays in a band called Desperate Acts. He's a music industry lifer (with Kings Road and previously with Bridge Nine Records) and spent a lot of time on the road with Holding On and Martyr AD and I was happy to pick his brain about that journey. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hot damn! We have Brian Cook from Russian Circles, Botch and most recently, his newly released solo project Torment & Glory on the podcast this week. I have admired all of his musical endeavors (if you haven't, also listen to Roy) and was glad to be able to wander around in his brain and discuss why Botch covered a classical song, his sexual identity and the culmination of his solo project. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dale from The (damn!) Melvins is hanging with us on the podcast today. It's a wide ranging chat that hits on life in Aberdeen, playing the drums and working within the major label system not to mention how the band has been able to make a career out of being adventurous musically. Dale also does a killer Keith Morris impression as well. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mr. Mike Kinsella is on the damn podcast today. The man behind bands like American Football, Owen, Cap' N' Jazz and Owls agreed to let me punish him for an hour and I was happy to oblige. We discuss the unexpected rise of American Football, being resilient and of course, midwest emo. In all honesty, I was thrilled to have this conversation because his music has been highly influential in my life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hell yes, kick back and chill out with your new favorite punk band, Lurk! Kevin Kiley is the vocalist of Lurk from Chicago who is a real cool dude and we had a cool conversation. If you are sensing a theme here, you get it. We discuss his life in figuring out how to be in a "real band", his life working on the railways (no joke) and the Chicago music scene. Come hang out and be....well, cool. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Uncle Wally! I am incredibly thrilled to have everyone's favorite hardcore hero, Walter Schreifels from Quicksand/Rival Schools and so much more, on the podcast. We dive right into it with crazy stories from the major label days of Quicksand, being a "zen" dude, straight edge and longevity in music. It's reflective, fun and informative! Let's start today! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.