In this episode, Harper from Greet Death [https://open.spotify.com/artist/7CddNoU6nKEW7UpcIlJF9n?si=fuKwRMERRCOF1J-MLi430w] opens up about the deeper currents running through her life and music. She reflects on the impact Blink-182 had on her formative years, not just as a gateway into punk and alternative music, but as a band that showed how vulnerability and humor could coexist. We also explore how Greet Death has often been miscategorized—labeled as shoegaze, doom, slowcore, and more—and what those shifting definitions say about the way audiences consume art. Underneath it all, Harper shares how she thinks about humor within music and life: not as a punchline, but as a subtle lens that shapes how we experience both joy and grief.

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Harper Boyhtari from Greet Death

We sat down with Garrett Klahn from Texas Is the Reason [https://open.spotify.com/artist/7rXo5QTwwFBYZ5Z3veUVg8?si=F5b9KgOvRK271dxgpo8sTA] for a conversation that goes way beyond the band. We talked about growing up in the Buffalo hardcore scene, hanging out at Home of the Hits and why that record store meant so much, and how nostalgia creeps in when you look back on music that shaped your life. Garrett opened up about his early days, the friendships that stuck, and what it feels like to revisit those moments all these years later.

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Garret Klahn from Texas Is The Reason

On this episode, I sit down with Drew Ringo from Sleepytime Trio [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yFWk36y1daD13Z6XbK32s?si=OVMsOWQzQCGSulGCxHZKEQ] to dig into the stories and experiences that shaped his life in music. We talk about what it was like to grow up around Washington, D.C. in the 1980s, a scene that set the tone for so much of what came later. Drew shares memories from an ambitious five-month tour that pushed the band to its limits and taught them how to survive on the road, and we fast-forward to today as he reflects on what it means to prepare for shows as an adult, balancing the same intensity with a new perspective.

It’s a conversation that spans eras, connects the past with the present, and reminds us why this music still matters.

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Drew Ringo from Sleepytime Trio 

In this episode we sit down with Scott Winegard, bassist of the seminal post-hardcore band Texas Is The Reason [https://open.spotify.com/artist/7rXo5QTwwFBYZ5Z3veUVg8?si=ZmLhP0XxQjysDNJTItSBVw]. Emerging from New York City’s 90s underground, the band carved out a legacy with their melodic sensibilities, introspective lyrics, and their enduring influence on the emo/post-hardcore movement. Scott reflects on those years with a mix of honesty and humor, touching on memorable stories like the inside joke of “cigarettes make you fight,” navigating the ethos of old school veganism, and the surreal experiences that came with major label interest during the height of the band’s momentum.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering Texas Is The Reason, this conversation offers a unique window into the culture, choices, and chaos of that era.

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Scott Winegard from Texas Is The Reason 

In this episode, we sit down with Geert Van Der Velde, best known for his time fronting the influential hardcore band Shai Hulud [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4AlPDOBuB1s7NuIPo4veZu?si=rK-b1oHKS76o8Rc9DNJVaQ]. Geert shares insights from his journey in the world of heavy music, reflecting on the band’s lasting impact and the philosophies that have shaped his life and art. From exploring nihilism and the role it’s played in his worldview, to the importance of taking chances and embracing the DIY ethos, Geert offers a candid look at how he’s navigated both music and meaning. We also dive into his unexpected path into the world of chess, where discipline and strategy mirror his creative pursuits, and talk about his new band and what lies ahead in this next chapter of expression.

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Geert Van Der Velde from Shai Hulud

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Kirby, frontman of Texas-based metalcore heavyweights, Fit For A King [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0OgdRTPItr9dw4XYp4JJUx?si=5_UaNVURSNKsAssJFr3Dug]. Since their formation in 2007, the band has carved out a place at the forefront of modern metalcore with their crushing riffs, soaring choruses, and relentless touring schedule. Ryan opens up about how the genre has evolved over the last decade, from its underground roots to its current mainstream momentum, and how FFAK has adapted along the way. We also explore his approach to “gamifying” different aspects of life and creativity to stay motivated, and why he actively welcomes constructive feedback as a tool for growth. It’s an insightful conversation on longevity, adaptation, and the mindset needed to keep pushing forward in heavy music.

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Ryan Kirby from Fit For A King

In this episode, we sit down with Tim Williams, frontman of the groundbreaking Long Island band Vision of Disorder [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EWBxA1pUqWVhFwBZYUQil?si=EZP8pUqaSJipnLIJLqJQeg]. We dig into the band's rise from local legends to Ozzfest veterans, the intensity of their early shows, and the moments that made VOD a pillar of heavy music in the late '90s and early 2000s. Tim also opens up about life outside the stage—his work in carpentry, staying grounded, and what it means to build something that lasts, whether it's music or a house. A conversation full of grit, history, and hard-earned perspective.

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Tim Williams from Vision of Disorder

In this episode, we sit down with Taylor McLam—guitarist of the influential post-hardcore band Orange 9mm [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Cy0VHOgRFTlWz7BsebHWe?si=8R3hyxLLTHeIV639qFCy5A] and creative force behind Fountainhead [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0KwzVrkEjKVzhUKsxL5DCS?si=9IW1pPIpT4W0pDIhAVDxTw]—to trace a career that bridges underground grit and mainstream polish. Taylor shares vivid memories from the heyday of Warped Tour in the '90s, when Orange 9mm brought their explosive energy to a new generation of punk and hardcore kids. We dig into what it meant to be part of that scene, and how those formative years shaped his evolution as an artist.

Now a seasoned composer for film, TV, and commercials, Taylor opens up about the transition from DIY venues to corporate clients—what he brought with him, what he had to leave behind, and how he’s navigated the balance between authenticity and adaptability. Along the way, we explore the enduring friendships and musical bonds that have kept him rooted, no matter how much the industry has changed.

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Taylor McLam from Orange 9mm & Fountainhead

In this episode, we’re joined by Aaron Dalbec of Bane [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Fjvft2Z56VrVjmYE5TkEi?si=5bDtLcQ4Q3yKNoBi-HKPjw] for a thoughtful conversation about growing up in the suburbs, staying true to yourself, and finding purpose beyond the band that defined so much of your life. Aaron opens up about carving out an identity outside of Bane, how the hardcore ethos still guides him, and why doing what you love—regardless of expectations—still matters. Whether you found Bane in the '90s or just stumbled across their music last week, this one’s about more than just the band—it’s about the people we become along the way.

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Aaron Dalbec from Bane, Be Well and Only Crime

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Rose, frontman of beloved Chicago rock band Spitalfield [https://open.spotify.com/artist/7AJguctH9H80EfjY6d273A?si=MNLBUY4wQGeDOL7l7gnogA], for a deep dive into the legacy of the band, the evolution of the scene, and his continued passion for making music. Rising out of the early 2000s emo and pop-punk surge, Spitalfield became a cornerstone of the Chicago music community—earning a loyal fanbase through honest songwriting, relentless touring, and their time on Victory Records.

Mark reflects on those formative years, the tight-knit energy of the Chicago scene, and what it meant to come up through a label that helped define an era. We also talk about what drives him now—why creating new music still matters, and how staying connected to your roots doesn’t mean standing still.

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Mark Rose from Spitalfield 

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