100 Words Or Less: The Podcast

Derek, the vocalist, from Defeater is the first guest to have sat down with me, more than once to complete this compelling chat about growing up punk, defining moments and how to keep your passion for independent music alive. 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 extremely excited to bring you this conversation with John Feldmann, the vocalist of Goldfinger as well as multi-platinum producer. I went up to his studio to chat about pop music as how it relates to punk rock, fatherhood and rebellion. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com 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.

On this episode, I invited Jay Weinberg over to my house to discuss exactly what it's like to play with Bruce Springsteen, his desire to create and hockey. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com  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.

The first interview I was pretty nervous to conduct as Chris Colohan is one of my favorite vocalists of all time. Chris was gracious enough to sit down with me at The Fest and talk about his upbringing, religion and the fire that keeps things alive for him with music and touring. 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.

Happy holidays everyone! I was able to sit down with Tom from Hostage Calm (one of my favorite "new" bands) and discuss his involvement in the independent Ska scene, the formation of Hostage Calm and his work with Run For Cover Records as a label manager. Brought to you in conjunction with Property of Zack.  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 gathered a panel of esteemed past guests; Joey Cahill from 6131 Records. Chris Hansen from No Sleep Records and Mr. Scott Arnold, to discuss our favorite records, movies and TV shows of the year. Sit back, relax and enjoy as it's a long one.   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.

Make Do And Mend is an awesome band. James is an awesome dude. He sings for the band. Through the transitive property, I had to interview him for the show and we did just that when I was in Gainsville, Florida for The Fest. We sat down on a park bench and discussed Warped Tour, the perils of being in a relationship while on tour and living in a house full of brothers.  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 few weeks ago I was able to steal the head honcho of Shirts For A Cure, Mark Beemer, away from The Fest in Florida for an hour to discuss the beginnings of the organization, the flood of non-profit organizations in independent music and being comfortable with success. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com 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.

Had a great chat with the bass player, Billy Hamilton, from hardcore/screamo band Silverstein about the transitional life in between a touring band and real life. We also discussed the pitfalls of being a "punisher" as well as how the music you play doesn't always reflect what you end up being a part of. 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 an interview I wanted to bring you for quite some time with Keith Latinen, vocalist from the band Empire! Empire! (I Was A Lonely Estate) and owner of Count Your Lucky Stars. I didn't know him at all, but within 10 minutes we were discussing playing in a band with your wife, how one defines success and when does a band make the next "move" up. A very revealing chat from a band that doesn't do a ton of interviews. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com 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 sat down with one of my best friends, Joey Cahill (owner of 6131 Records), to discuss how he keeps involved with hardcore and the inception of the record label among many other things. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com 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.

Art is something I have always enjoyed but never dove into. After this conversation I had with the owner/curator Andrew Hosner I want to. We sat down at the Century Media (his day job) offices and discussed his music industry life, how art really reflects our pop culture and the difficulties in maintaining a small business. Brought to you by PropertyofZack.com 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.

We called up my good (and new) friend Jonothan Diener who plays drums for The Swellers and discussed many things including the fear one gets about the unknown, never really fitting in musically and many other great topics. Brought to you by Propertyofzack.com 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 had the pleasure of speaking with one of my oldest friends Jason Welsher, from street wear/graffiti art clothing company To Die For, about his musical beginnings, his most important lessons learned and how difficult it is to maintain a small business.  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.

Today we speak with Mark Capicotto from Glamour Kills (a popular clothing company from New York) about the beginnings of his business, his introduction to independent music and why he stares at shirts in public. Brought to you by Propertyofzack.com 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.

With this episode, I wanted to focus on the emerging electronic dance music scene and shed some light on one of the independent artists from that particular corner of the music world. Cameron and I discussed his unexpected life goals, his interest in law enforcement and how technology changes the way we communicate. Whether or not you like electronic music, this conversation was extremely engaging and honest. Brought to you by Propertyofzack.com 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.

So, to "celebrate" the 25th episode of the show...I wanted to let people in on my life and who I am for better or worse. With the help of my good friend Scott Arnold, he interviewed me about advice to pass to younger generations (aka: my kid), my upbringing in Vegas and the breakup of Taken. Hope this isn't too self indulgent, and if it is...deal with it. (Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com) 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 was extremely excited about chatting with one of the vocalists from The Blood Brothers, Jordan Blilie about all things relating to the band. I was a bit apprehensive initially as he hasn't really granted many interviews as of late about the band but he couldn't have been more gracious and willing to open up about signing to a major label, describing the hard times about touring and maintaining relationships on the road.  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 had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Russell who is best known for his amazing photography as well as his awesomely fun music project, Nervous Energies. We spoke about his upbringing in the south, the continual battle of convincing parents you have a real job and relationships. Brought to you by Property of Zack (www.propertyofzack.com) 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.

One Monday morning, booking agent Matt Pike and I mixed it up and spoke about his first tour booking experience, how difficult of a balancing act growing up in punk & hardcore is and growing up on the east coast.  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.