100 Words Or Less: The Podcast

In this very revealing episode we speak to Walter Delgado, the vocalist from the hardcore band Rotting Out. He had an insane upbringing and his life could have gone a completely different direction if it weren't for one specific show. We also discuss immigrating from Mexico, the horrific cycle of abuse and defying stereotypes. This is an absolutely crucial episode.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey everyone! I am really excited to bring you this chat with Alley Epley, the guitarist/vocalist for The Life and Times & Shiner. While his bands aren't widely known, they are HIGHLY influential to indie rock, punk and hardcore. We discuss how to keep music fresh, The Blue Man Group and coming from a musical home. In this episode, we also check in with our contributor Dave Anthony (from The AV Club) about some recent releases that are worth your time to check out. Please contribute to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Late one evening the vocalist for Sam Carter, and I hopped on Skype and had a spirited discussion hitting many topics that include getting in trouble with the press, what it's like to almost break a band up and not having a "backup plan". Sam is one of my good friends and I felt like we were really able to get somewhere with this discussion. I hope you enjoy! Please Donate to the Show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guest has been a long time coming but we finally have the incredible Koji a solo artist from Pennsylvania, on the show this week. He's an incredibly thoughtful guy that gave me a lot of time for us to discuss being an outsider, self-examination and continually keeping active. Not only does he create compelling music, but he is very passionate about creating communities around activism and ideas outside of music. He's a very valuable member of our independent music community and I hope you enjoy this conversation. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surprise! I wanted to toss this out here as a bonus episode for those of you who are interested in some of the behind the scenes stuff that happens with 100 Words, how the interviews are conducted and the amount of work it takes to pull these things together. My producer and I speak about some of our favorite moments in the previous episodes and other funny anecdotes. Thanks again for your support and continued listening! Please Support the Show and Donate Here! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I was nervous. This was an extremely important episode to me as Dan Carlin is someone who's work I really respect and view him as a true professional. His podcasts, Hardcore History and Common Sense, are staples of my listening diet and he has a long history with the world of punk and independent music. We speak about being reckless, the world of newscasting and the early 80's punk scene. This is essential listening. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com.Please Donate To the Show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am pleased to bring you my chat with my old friend, Mike Mowery. He currently manages bands under the Outerloop Management company and is responsible for bands like Refused, We Came As Romans, Set It Off and many more. He also used to play in Good Clean Fun as well as organize shows at The Pickle Patch in Santa Barbara, CA. He's done a lot with his time and was eager to speak about his experiences to me.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS EPISODE BROUGHT TO YOU EXCLUSIVELY BY THE NATIVE SOUNDThe vocalist from The Swellers, Nick Diener, is my guest on the show this week and I couldn't be more happy to bring you this raw and honest conversation. We speak about what it's like to break a band up, the transitions that he is going through in his own life and jealousy between bands (which is something very few bands/people discuss publicly). Nick was extremely gracious in sharing his thoughts and we deliberately let all of the coverage of The Swellers break-up subside before this episode was released. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode brought to you exclusively by The Native SoundI was finally able to peg down a guy who I had been wanting to chat with for quite some time, Taylor Madison from the rock band Superheaven (formerly known as Daylight). He's a great dude with a very dry sense of humor so we got along swimmingly when we first met. In this episode we discussed how it feels and what it's like to change the name of your band, step-parents and social media frustrations. It's a very open and honest chat that I am proud to bring you. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS EPISODE EXCLUSIVELY BROUGHT TO YOU BY NATIVE SOUND RECORDSI am extremely proud to bring you a conversation I had with the host of one of my favorite podcasts around, Roman Mars. His show is called 99 Percent Invisible and focuses on architecture and the undiscovered beauty of the world that surrounds us. We discuss punk culture, building a podcast and Dischord Records. This episode is essential listening, please do yourself a favor and check it out. 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.

Today on the show is Hrishikesh Hirway from the band The One AM Radio and Song Exploder which is an amazing podcast you all should be listening to. I visited him at his house in Los Angeles to discuss being a nerd, choosing your own path and how he got the podcast off of the ground. I would encourage anyone who is trying to build anything to check this episode out. Please donate to the show!Visit the Show Website! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One afternoon I had the pleasure of speaking with tattoo artist Dan Smith about his many life experiences including his stint on reality TV, coming to the US and playing in hardcore and punk bands in Australia/New Zealand. We spoke at his shop Captured Tattoo in Tustin, CA which is an amazing place if you are ever in the Southern California area, you must visit. A very lively chat and one I won't soon forget. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the first BONUS EPISODE we will be releasing of many so get ready! They can come when you least expect it so please subscribe to the show. Here are a bunch of recommendations from the Summer of 2014 from records, movies and books, all from the mouth of contributor Scott Arnold. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One afternoon in Los Angeles, on the eve of their biggest tour to date, I met up with the drummer of the rock band Dads, John Bradley . Little did I know this conversation would be my most unscripted and off the cuff episode in the history of the podcast. We discussed controlling relationships, dealing with adversity and controlled humor. It's a chat that absolutely everyone should listen to. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.comPlease donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode I have a very introspective conversation with frontman for Bleeding Through, Brandan Schieppati. He now owns a gym in Huntington Beach, CA called Rise Above Fitness and one afternoon I made my way to his gym for an in depth discussion about depression, the desire for control and intensity. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I travelled out to the hot desert of Temecula to meet and hang out with professional artist Dave Quiggle. He's done some of your favorite record covers from Sick Of It All and Shai Hulud to artwork for Disney and Pee Wee Herman. We had a great chat in his home office about being an introvert, working at Facedown Records and being a father. Brought to you in conjunction with Propertyofzack.com. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part of my "you need to know this band" series. I speak to the drummer of UK punk/indie band Moose Blood, Glenn Harvey about the difference between UK and US music scenes, a musicians career and being an introvert in a band. I promise this is a chat worth listening to and could potentially be your new favorite band. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I called up my old friend Sacha Dunable from the band Intronaut as well as his custom guitar company, Sacha Dunable Guitars, and dug deep into musicianship, being a "bands band" and the process of making guitars. It was a revealing chat about being in what I call a "working class" band and yet still focusing on being creative. Please donate to the show!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this friendly and compelling chat with the vocalist of Coalesce, Sean Ingram, we discuss the factions that popped up between music scenes in the mid-90's, extreme beliefs and the most important legacy that he wants to leave on the world. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One fine afternoon in San Diego, I found myself sitting in Justin Pearson's living room discussing the process of writing books, provoking reactions and the life of a gypsy. Justin has been the front man for many bands including Struggle, Swing Kids, The Locust and All Leather. His current band is called Retox and he also runs the independent record label called 31G. It's an incredible chat and I am excited to share with you. Please donate to the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.