100 Words Or Less: The Podcast

FIrst and foremost, if you are in the greater Los Angeles area my heart and soul are with you. I live 45 minutes south and it's soul crushing. Visit this link for assistance and help where you can, financially/physically or otherwise. That being said, we all need to keep on keeping on with our lives to the best that we can and that's exactly what I am trying to do. Here's another great live discussion we had at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival with two bands that have very little to do with one another...but that's what I like to do, bridge gaps. First up, we have Liz from the self proclaimed "bimbo-core" band Brat. We discussed the New Orleans scene, touring with Gwar and a lot of other things. On the flip side, I bring on Dewey & Blaythe from straight edge warriors No Cure. This band is tailor made for me so I was happy to have this discussion and we roast each other almost immediately, it's perfect. Listen to their new LP that dropped on Sharptone...it's great. Listen to the Official Outbre

Today we throw you a bit of a curveball as usually we speak about punk/hardcore/metal and related DIY type artists but in this episode we cover something called, Nu Metal. Don't let that put you off because Kevin Palmer from TrustCompany isn't like the others...his band rules. TrustCompany came out at a time where every major label was jumping on this craze and TrustCompany got thrust into the limelight with a major label deal, radio play, MTV spins and everything but what makes this story unique is that TrustCompany...is actually good. Kevin and I discuss the bands beginnings (and their connection to Hot Rod Circuit...no joke), what it was like getting put into huge venues and what happens when a band ends and real life begins. Kevin was a great discussion and I urge you to listen to TrustCompany...they are great. Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) Weekly Recommendation PlaylistSubscribe to the podcast on YouTubeRockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch

Think of this as a post-script to our "Best of 2024" episode where myself and Brian Audley from the incredible hardcore band Incendiary talk about what JUST missed our top 10 lists but are still very much worth your attention. We talk live records, re-releases, EP's and LP's that had us hitting the repeat button all year long. Here's to another year of incredible music and let your curiosity guide you. PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE OF ALL THE RECORDS WE MENTIONListen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) Weekly Recommendation PlaylistSubscribe to the podcast on YouTubeRockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.See Privacy Poli

Brought to you by the kind folks at New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, we have a great discussion with James from Ends of Sanity and Kevin from Since the Flood. Ends of Sanity have been cooking for a little bit with their own blend of metallic hardcore mixed with the classic style we know and love. James and I discuss his life coming from Long Island as well as managing bands like Drain and many more. Since the Flood reunited for this show and I was happy to bring Kevin on the show to chat about his experience in the New England scene, tattooing and a lot more. Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) Weekly Recommendation PlaylistSubscribe to the podcast on YouTubeRockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and

It's that special time of the year where we reflect back on our personal highlights from the year and take stock over what we actually LIKED this year and fortunately for us, I navigate these muddy waters with two of my best friends Jeremy Bolm (Touche Amore, The First Ever Podcast, Secret Voice Records) and Joey Cahill (Wanna Hear It Records). We hit the highlights of our year in music and hopefully open your ears up to some releases you stubbornly haven't listened to yet (I know, I feel you). BEST OF 2024 PLAYLIST HEREListen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) Weekly Recommendation PlaylistSubscribe to the podcast on YouTubeRockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Dea

Continuing with our New England Metal and Hardcore Festival chats we bring on two metal pro's in the form of Guy from The Red Chord and in a separate discussion, Xavier from Upon Stone from Los Angeles. We even get a surprise appearance from Scott Lee who helps run the festival in one of the discussions. Both discussions hit on the blending of metal and hardcore, why the scene has expanded and a lot more. Thanks again to the team at New England Metal and Hardcore Festival for making this all happen.Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) Weekly Recommendation PlaylistSubscribe to the podcast on YouTubeRockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russia

Anytime I can welcome an author on the show, I do but this one was a little contentious because Aaron Carnes offered up a full throated argument on why ska shouldn't get overlooked as a musical force. I personally think that ska, for the most part, is pretty awful (with some notable exceptions) but Aaron's book had me do a double take. We go into it here on this weeks show and truthfully, it was a pleasure. Aaron is incredibly thoughtful about his historical analysis of the subculture and we discuss some deep ska cuts, Reel Big Fish and ultimately the credibility of the genere. Buy his book and become educated and entertained. Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) Weekly Recommendation PlaylistSubscribe to the podcast on YouTubeRockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise pr

Here is the first of our series of chats that we had at this years New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and I am incredibly happy to welcome back to the program, Jesse Leach from Killswitch Engage. At the festival they celebrated being a band for 25 years and played a career spanning set that was truthfully, incredible. Jesse sat down, jet lag and all, to discuss the weird history of the band, his recent nuptials and a lot more. Thanks again to the team at New England Metal and Hardcore Festival for making this all happen. Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) Weekly Recommendation PlaylistSubscribe to the podcast on YouTubeRockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Tri

REBROADCAST FROM 2016:The year is closing but that doesn’t mean we can’t have an amazing discussion with arguably one of the biggest guests in the shows history. Andy Hurley from Fall Out Boy, Sect, RaceTraitor and many more jumps on Skype with me one afternoon to discuss SO many things including but not limited to dealing with fame, friends as family and radical politics. It’s a wide ranging discussion that even uncovers a rumor that had been floating around since 2008 and we finally have it confirmed.Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) Weekly Recommendation PlaylistSubscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Long time friend of the pod, Nick Acosta joins the show this week. He is the owner and operator of New Morality Zine which is a self described "Loud Music Label" and has put out great releases from Stateside, Downward and a lot more. We approached our conversation a little differently by pontificating on the importance of hardcore/punk these days, running a record label in 2024 and the shoegaze/social media explosion of certain bands. A fun and insightful convo if I do say so myself. Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) Weekly Recommendation PlaylistSubscribe to the podcast on YouTubeRockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and s

Very pleased to welcome an old friend on the podcast in the form of Jordan Buckley from Better Lovers and previously from Every Time I Die. He's an accomplished artist, headbanger and thoughtful dude. He was WIDE open for this conversation and we go into spirituality, identity outside of what you "do" and full body headbangs. Better Lovers is coming for you, so be prepared. Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) Weekly Recommendation PlaylistSubscribe to the podcast on YouTubeRockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-

We welcome Stin from Chat Pile onto the podcast this week for a few reasons. One of them being that their new record absolutely RIPS and you should listen to it now, it's called "Cool World" out on Flesner Recordings. Another reason is that he's an incredibly thoughtful and insightful human being about what art he's creating as well as the fact that ANYONE is paying attention to his band is a privilege. We discuss the best job he's ever had, making "art" for a living and what most people perceive touring to be (ie: tour buses). Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) Weekly Recommendation PlaylistSubscribe to the podcast on YouTubeRockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafh

One of the hardest working bands in the scene right now, we have Katerina from Escuela Grind on the pod this week. The band just released their new LP and is on the path to working even harder than they have before but we discuss the lack of location for the band, her experience as an only child and internet opinions. She's an insightful human and was happy to dig in deep with her!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Visit MaddVintage for all the latest awesome punk, hardcore, metal and rock shirts you could shake a stick at!  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles an

Josh is a friend. Josh has created a ton of great music with bands like Neil Perry, Hot Cross, Joshua Fit For Battle and much more. Josh also had a pretty intense journey the last few years to where he didn't know if he was ever going to be able to play guitar again. We get into it all and discuss New Jersey greats, short song life and a whole host of other things. I am glad he is still here with us, and am so happy to share this conversation with you.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Visit MaddVintage for all the latest awesome punk, hardcore, metal and rock shirts you could shake a stick at!  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features

We welcome the incredibly entertaining and thoughtful front person from industrial/hardcore/weirdo band Uniform to the show. His name is Michael Berdan and he loves cigars, artistic expression and Kill the Man Who Questions. We talk about all things Delco (Delaware County), his eating disorder that he documents in full form on this most recent recordings and a WHOLE lot more. Dig in and engage.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Visit MaddVintage for all the latest awesome punk, hardcore, metal and rock shirts you could shake a stick at!  The Way of the Vegan Meathead is on sale now as an audiobook for all your vegan protein/weightlifting advice! Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin,

Who doesn't love The Get Up Kids? I mean, if you don't then I question your music taste but that is besides the point. We welcome Jim Suptic from the band to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their seminal release, "Something To Write Home About". We chop it up about never taking yourself too seriously, some incredible stories centered around the "Something To Write Home" about era of the band and his Mount Rushmore of Emo. Let's go!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Visit MaddVintage for all the latest awesome punk, hardcore, metal and rock shirts you could shake a stick at!  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands l

Thrilled to welcome a post-rock/prog musician, Rory Friers onto the show. He plays in the band And So I Watch You From Afar and hails from Ireland. A lot of cool and unique things going on with his band and music so I had to bug him while he was over here in the US on tour with Caspian. We got into the Ireland scene, his work in scoring music for films as well as his advice on where I should start with prog-rock. A good "bloke" as they say overseas and hope you enjoy!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Visit MaddVintage for all the latest awesome punk, hardcore, metal and rock shirts you could shake a stick at!  The Way of the Vegan Meathead is on sale now as an audiobook for all your vegan protein/weightlifting advice! Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off yo

12 Years Baby! We've come a long way and thanks for listening now, then and )hopefully)  Very proud to welcome the first OSCAR winner on the podcast in the form of Cord Jefferson. He is the director/writer of the film American Fiction which won the award for "Best Adapted Screenplay" and when I saw him in a Propagandhi shirt, I HAD to have him on the podcast. We hung out in his living room and chopped it up over an hour about his time in Tuscon, AZ, his Mount Rushmore punk/hardcore bands and the time he went out with The Bled on Warped Tour for a week. This is a crucial chat and hope you enjoy!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Visit Madd Vintage for all your vintage band item needs

Man, I love my job. I get to bring you these great discussions with people who are creating some incredible art and today, we have a big one.  Duane Denison is the guitarist from noise rock pioneers, The Jesus Lizard. They are back with a newly released LP and aren't shying away from being the charming weirdos they are. Duane and I discuss the concept of selling out, getting a scholarship for playing guitar (!) and working in a library. Duane is very open and honest in his approach to music and he brought that same spirit to our discussion.  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and fea

Beyond stoked to bring you this discussion with Matthew Wainwright from Cold Gawd to the pod waves this week. I became quickly obsessed with their new full length ("I'll Drown on this Earth") on Dais Records and wanted to know more about this very nuanced band that pulls from shoegaze, punk, hardcore and many other places. We discuss growing up in the Inland Empire, goosebump inducing moments and social media shoegaze. Listen and enjoy!  Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly)  Weekly Recommendation Playlist Theme Song by Tapestry Gold Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube The Vegan Meathead's Guide to Eating For Strength by Daniel Austin out now as an Audiobook. Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.  Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores f