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On this episode of Caught On The Mike, I'm joined by the incredibly talented Hector Anchondo — winner of the 2020 International Blues Challenge and a powerful force in the modern blues scene. From his early days blending Latin, reggae, and rock, to becoming a nationally recognized blues artist, Hector's journey is one of passion, resilience, and raw talent. We also reflect on our shared roots in Omaha's iconic Ranch Bowl and the evolution of the local music community. Whether you're a longtime blues fan or simply love hearing from authentic artists with real stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

In this high-octane episode of Caught on the Mike, Mike sits down with Cody Hanson and Marshal Dutton of the multi-platinum rock band Hinder to talk all things music, creativity, and the fire behind their latest album. From the gritty realities of songwriting on the road to the evolution of their sound and chemistry in the studio, Cody and Marshal open up about what fuels their process and what fans can expect from their newest work. Whether you're a longtime Hinder fan or a lover of the creative grind, this episode delivers insight, laughs, and plenty of rock ‘n' roll energy.

In this episode, I'm joined by Charlie and Kevin Jordan Ries—aka The Ries Brothers—a genre-bending sibling duo fusing rock, reggae, funk, and soul into one unforgettable sound. We dive into their journey from local gigs to touring with legends like G. Love and 311, talk creative process, road life, and their latest summer-ready single, “Golden Sun.” If you're into good vibes, great music, and real conversation—this one's for you.

In this episode of Caught on the Mike, I sit down with Dominic Casciato, Head Coach of Union Omaha, to talk all things soccer, strategy, and leadership. From his international coaching journey to leading one of USL League One's most exciting clubs, Dominic shares his insights on what it takes to build a winning culture on and off the pitch. We dive into the evolving landscape of American soccer, the importance of developing talent, and how Union Omaha is striving to create a lasting legacy in the heartland. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting into the sport, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the mindset of a top-level coach who's pushing boundaries and elevating the game.

Back in the late '90s, when I was diving headfirst into the world of playing in bands, I was like a sponge—soaking up every bit of inspiration from the best of the best. One of the biggest influences on me when it came to stage presence and connecting with an audience was someone I now have the privilege of calling a friend: Steve Ewing of The Urge This is Steve's second time on the show—and I can't wait to share this latest episode with all of you. Even more pumped to see The Urge live again on July 12 in Omaha. You do not want to miss it!

Frnd Crcl, pronounced "Friend Circle," is a band based in Vineland, NJ, steadily making a name for themselves in the pop punk scene. Formed in 2018, they began to turn heads with the release of their sophomore album, Internet Noise, which dropped during the chaotic year of 2020. Often compared to pop punk heavyweights like Blink-182 and Sum 41, FRND CRCL is now aiming to carve out their own unique identity with their upcoming release, JRSY FRSH, set to drop on May 30. Joining me on the podcast today is Zac Johnson of FRND CRCL. We dive into the band's journey—past, present, and future—and explore our perspectives on creativity in today's ever-evolving music industry.

Nick Hexum is best known as the frontman of the band 311, which has now been together for over 30 years. In fact, their 1995 breakthrough release, commonly and affectionately referred to as "the Blue Album," turns 30 years old on July 11, 2025—just one day before their concert in their hometown of Omaha, NE, for 89.7 The River's 30th birthday bash. Throughout 311's career, they have released 14 studio albums, many of which reached the top 10 of the Billboard 200 charts. The band has maintained its longevity through constant touring and by building a loyal, worldwide fanbase. In the eyes of many—including myself—311 is summertime's most favorite band. In 2025, Nick is taking his creativity to another level by releasing what he describes as 25 solo songs across multiple EPs. The first two, "Waxing Nostalgic" and "Full Memories," dropped in February and April of this year. These solo releases showcase a noticeable shift toward vulnerability and transparency. The themes revolve around coming to terms with one's relationship with nostalgia while also looking ahead to the future. A strong influence in this material is Nick's role as a father, husband, and all-around family man, resulting in a refreshing honesty conveyed through well-crafted Americana music. As a long time 311 fan, I personally, have been trying to manifest this conversation for five years and am glad to have had the opportunity to express my gratitude to Nick in this episode.

In this episode, I get the pleasure of speaking with actors, directors, producers, creators and best friends: Jennifer Nangle and Charles Chudabala! These award winning actors and producers of over 100 films share their experiences from the indie horror world, DIY filmmaking tips, and BEYOND. While also talking about THEIR podcast: Beyond The Body Count. A lot of laughs and a lot of fun!!

In a world that feels like it's crashing and burning every day, sometimes you just need to disassociate, and get lost in vibey, hyperpop, and punk.. CLUB PUNK.. Tyler and Alex (the duo that make up MOVIESTARZ) are creating a perfect space to lose yourself in as they break boundaries not only with their music, but also in their visuals. With every release they put out, they are offering a complete creative experience from sound and artwork to fashion. The group also have their own clothing brand - Newport Bleach- which you may be familiar with, as the brand that designed a custom tee to help raise money for Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt when they lost their home to the LA fires. Their debut single “CLUB PUNK” is an energetic, edgy anthem that serves as the perfect introduction to MOVIESTARZ's mission to smash genre boundaries and create something entirely new. Produced in collaboration with THE FUND (Tessa Violet, VALE, Zach Gordon.) Today, I get the pleasure of discussing this new and exciting project with Tyler and Alex; and get an in-depth perspective on their mission to share it with the world.

It's Dynasty Combat Sports week!! A full week of great episodes leading up to the May 3, 2025 event - Spring Brawl- at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE! Tyler Berger is a former NCAA wrestler for the University of Nebraska and on May 3, he will be making his professional debut in Lincoln, NE! A one time high school and collegiate standout; Tyler made his way to Lincoln from Oregan and is now based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he began his MMA journey which he intends to turn into a pathway towards the UFC. In this episode, I get the pleasure of speaking with Tyler- talking about his background, how fatherhood has shaped his mindset, and what fans have to look forward to on May 5!!

It's Dynasty Combat Sports week!! A full week of great episodes leading up to the May 3, 2025 event - Spring Brawl- at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE! Justin Weaver is a long-time midwestern MMA vet- a veteran of the armed forces with a collegiate wrestling background- and just recently, added the title of entrepreneur to his resume with the opening of his own MMA gym- Magnum MMA. In this episode, I get the pleasure of speaking with Justin- talking about his background, what it's going to be like sharing a fight card with his son (youth wrestling,) and what fans have to look forward to on May 5!!

It's Dynasty Combat Sports week!!A full week of great episodes leading up to the May 3, 2025 event - Spring Brawl- at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE!Bubba Wilson is a former NCAA wrestler for the University of Nebraska and on May 3, he will be making his MMA debut! A one time high school standout; Bubba made his way to Lincoln and earned a degree in engineering and now begins his MMA journey ahead of a move to Florida. In this episode, I get the pleasure of speaking with Bubba- talking about his background, what his favorite tequila is, and what fans have to look forward to on May 5!!

It's Dynasty Combat Sports week!! A full week of great episodes leading up to the May 3, 2025 event - Spring Brawl- at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE! Alexis Myers is a multi-sport athlete, an even DJ by profession, an amateur MMA fighter with an undefeated record, an Anti-Bullying advocate- and... THE VOICE of Dynasty Combat Sports! "Dynasty Announce Team Assemble!" In this episode, I get the pleasure of speaking with Alexis- talking about her background, what makes midwest MMA special, and what fans have to look forward to on May 5!!

Sunburnt is a high energy trio that does their best to inject a little sunshine into everyday life's ups and downs. Embracing the spirit of Southern California's pop, alternative, hardcore, and pop punk traditions, SUNBURNT fuses these influences into a tidy and modern package. Justin, Will, and Alex have all played in various bands for over 15 years and decided after the pandemic that they still had things to say. The band shuns the shiny themes of modern pop music for a real and personal approach to adult life. SUNBURNT is bringing the heat with no patience for the fake. They take concept in name as a metaphor for working a long day in the sun, comparatively; to spending days on the road, nights in cramped venues, and a lifetime creating music. To them, SUNBURNT is a badge of honor and a culmination of an adolescence hard at work to find their own sound.

Bron Theron started his film career by making documentaries on graffiti art. He toured with several hip hop groups and created a hip hopumentary film called "Primal Rap" . He has written and directed several projects in the comedy genre. He recently finished the film-noir/Paranormal film "Half Dead Fred," and "Pancake Man." Currently, he is in production on his next film- "Fear Anonymous." He lives in Long Beach California and works as a professional muralist.

Josh, aka “isitjosh”, is an independent artist blending pop-punk, alternative rock, and pop, drawing inspiration from the music that surrounded him growing up. Originally born in New Hampshire, raised in Omaha, and now based in Philadelphia, he started out playing drums long before he was singing in bands like Take Me To Vegas and Hurricane Like Me. Now, “isitjosh” is a self-made solo artist who simply refuses to give up. Josh has built his new audience from the ground floor, with over 1 million streams and landing on 10,000+ user playlists through grassroots support and social media alone. His sound is nostalgic but modern and genre bending - pulling from the 2000s emo umbrella, alt rock staples like Third Eye Blind and Matchbox Twenty, and pop influences like The Weeknd and Justin Bieber. At its heart, Josh's music is about real experiences and honest storytelling. Without a label or major backing, he continues to connect with listeners through an authentic songwriting approach and a dedicated fanbase who supports him every step of the way.

With a string of releases that include 4 top 40 charting songs from the new singles “Vampire” and “FERRARI RED” to the smash EP daydream drama, VIOLET NIGHT has garnered a dedicated fan base and praise for their music. The band merges alternative rock, indie pop, and ambient layers, creating a sound that's both ethereal and unfiltered. Their music draws inspiration from personal experiences and the human condition, often exploring themes of self-discovery, introspection, existentialism, and the complexities of relationships. They combine hauntingly emotive vocals and lush instrumentation to create an immersive sonic landscape that invites audiences to delve into their introspective narratives. In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Connor Pohl of Violet Night and learning the mechanics of what makes this band run!!

Tucker Charron is an Omaha, NE based MMA bantamweight fighter. He trains out of the prestigious Premier Combat Center- also based in Omaha. I got the opportunity to catch up and learn a little bit more about Tucker ahead of his bout on March 14, 2025 at the Astro Amphitheater in LaVista, Nebraska for Dynasty Combat Sports St. Patty's Showdown!

Bridge The Gap is a collective of four friends who toured hard and released music together in the '90s and early '00s. After putting down their instruments for a time to start families and ark on careers, these gentlemen reorganized as a new band with a fresh creative perspective and a burning passion to share their brand of skate-punk with the world. In this episode, frontman Chad Jensen joins me to talk about their forthcoming release: “Gainsayer” (produced by Bill Stevensen - ALL, The Descendents) and we get into both the band's past and future…

Corin Nemec is an American actor, producer, artist, and screenwriter best known for playing the title character in the sitcom Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990–1993), Jonas Quinn in the science fiction series Stargate SG-1, and Harold Lauder in the miniseries The Stand. What many DON'T know is that he is a life-long graffiti artist fully embracing all elements of hip hop culture - and these days spends a lot of time on varied interests- making him a modern "renaissance man.”I was glad to connect with him for this episode and can't wait for you to learn more about all of his other work outside of acting. 

Eric Bass is best known as the co-songwriter, producer, and bassist for multi-platinum rock institution: Shinedown, who holds the record for most No. 1 singles on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.In November 2024, he released his first solo single: “MindControl,” from his debut solo album, slated for release on February 28, 2025.“Eric BassPresents: I Had a Name” is an immersive, expansive, and richly thematic work. As well versed in KISS and Van Halen as to Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, Bass poured passion and  creativity into I Had a Name.In this episode, we had a great talk about this; the upcoming Shinedown tour, and our coping mechanisms with mental health. It does get deep; so extra discretion is advised.

Patti Negri, renowned Psychic-Medium and "Good Witch," is best known for her recurring role on Travel Channel and Discovery Plus's #1 show Ghost Adventures, as well as the top paranormal series on YouTube, TFIL Overnight with Elton Castee. An international bestselling author, Patti wrote Old World Magick for the Modern World: Tips, Tricks, & Techniques to Balance, Empower, & Create a Life You Love, and her upcoming book, Dollcraft, set to be released by Llewellyn in 2025, explores haunted dolls and magical poppets. Beyond television, Patti has made appearances on a variety of shows, including Portals to Hell, MasterChef, Wipeout, and America's Got Talent, while also collaborating with popular influencers and crossover talents such as Lilly Singh, LaurDIY, Good Mythical Morning, and AwesomenessTV. Her work extends to magazine covers, contributions to over 20 books, and conducting séances for radio, film, and television, working with Hollywood legends like Emma Stone, Jon Voight, Josh Duhamel, Chevy Chase, and Gregory Hines. Patti is also a prominent voice in the podcasting world, hosting the award-winning weekly show The Witching Hour and co-hosting The Witch's Movie Coven. She is a founding partner and Vice President of Paraflixx.com, a streaming service dedicated to the paranormal, and serves as the founding partner and Headmistress of University Magickus (magicku.org), an online school specializing in spirituality and mysticism.

We have a lot of athletes from the world of combat sports (MMA, Boxing) on the show- talking about how they got to where they are.... But, do we really talk about what happens behind the curtain to make it all possible?? The business of booking and making fights is a complicated one. Involving promoters, booking agents, managers, lawyers, doctors, publicists-- you get the point... What if there was a disruption in the business simplifying the entire process start to finish??Enter: Fightbook.My next guest hopes to introduce that disruption and change the game of booking fights for the better. Mark Habibi is an entrepreneur, manager, and figurehead of Fightbook as well as Wise Owl Boxing. He joins the show today to talk about this exciting new platform and his hopes of changing the industry.

One of my favorite parts of this show is getting to reflect back on the complexities of person's career, especially in the realms of music and art. So, it's an extra treat when I get the opportunity to talk with someone just climbing up that ladder. Capri is a young Canadian pop singer and songwriter now living in LA. She holds a Guinness World Record for singing 80 anthems in 80 countries in their native languages. Her songs and videos have amassed millions of streams and one of her recent releases, Arcade, hit #17 on the Billboard charts. We talk about all this, and more, including the recent TikTok shut down controversy and the marketing strength of the platform itself.

Sharna Burgess is best known for being a "Dancing with the Stars" judge in Australia and Pro Dancer on "Dancing with the Stars" in the U.S.. When Sharna joined DWTS U.S. in season 12 she quickly became a fan favorite after her season with actor and comedian, Andy Dick. Known for her fiery red hair and emotional storytelling, she completed 18 seasons on DWTS. Sharna has placed in the top 3 five times and she won the competition in U.S. season 27 with celebrity partner Bobby Bones. Sharna got to share her love of DWTS and dance with her partner Brian Austin Green on her final season with the show, season 30. The couple now share their son Zane Walker Green. We have a fantastic conversation about recent events, parenting & step parenting, and making quality time with your significant other. We also discuss Sharna's foray into film with the future release of the horror thriller, 3 Killer Pigs.

Ross Benes is the award-winning author of The Sex Effect and Rural Rebellion: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold. He's written for Esquire, Entertainment Weekly, Robot Butt, and Rolling Stone. He's regularly interviewed by Marketplace, Bloomberg TV, and the LA Times about his entertainment industry analysis. His next book: 1999- The Year That Low Culture Conquered America And Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times drops in April - and we have a discussion about all things 90's pop culture and it's parallels to today..

There is nothing more fun than getting the opportunity to talk with someone that is not afraid to be their authentic self. As a long term resident of the state of Nebraska, that fun only becomes more exciting when that person loves and is equally beloved of their home city. Wayne Sullivan is an MMA fighter and entrepreneur based out of Omaha, NE. His next fight is January 17, 2025 for Dynasty Combat Sports New Year's Knockouts at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena. I not only have the privilege of a front row seat at the fight for this main eventer, but also get to give you all a front row seat into the mind of one of Omaha's favorite sons.

In this episode, I reflect briefly on 20224 while sharing the goals of the show for 2025! This year we are looking at spreading our wings further through the 3 c's: Collaboration, Creativity, and Culture. Listen to learn more!

Anthony Davis better known by his stage name “Ant,” is a DJ and hip hop producer best known as being one half of the phenomenal group- “Atmosphere. “ He has worked with some of the best in the business (mostly aligned with the Rhymesayers Entertainment record label), such as Brother Ali, I Self Devine, Felt and The Dynospectrum. This January, he releases the 3rd entry in the solo “Collection of Sounds” series with “Collection of Sounds Vol. 3.” Then follows it up with Brother Ali's “Satisfied Soul” and Atmosphere's tour in support of the 20th anniversary of “You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having.” We discuss all of this, plus get his insight in how he envisions releases and collections of music. It's not a huge secret that Atmosphere is my favorite group, Rhymesayers is one of my favorite collectives, and the great artists that make up all of it are some of my favorite people!www.rhymesayers.comwww.caughtonthemike.com

When you watch a movie in a crowded theater, you give your undivided attention to the experience itself. Your senses lock into the action on the screen and the sound from the speakers, and you're completely immersed. World's First Cinema replicate the moviegoing experience in their music. The Los Angeles-based duo—John Sinclair and Fil Thorpe—project a myriad of intimate emotions across widescreen soundscapes underpinned by scenes of alternative, indie, pop, and electronic. After amassing over 20 million streams and counting and earning widespread acclaim from WONDERLAND., EUPHORIA., Earmilk, The Line of Best Fit, and many more. A mutual friend invited John and Fil to a game night, and they naturally started chatting. A few weeks later, they met up for a session, cooking up their 2020 debut single “Can't Feel Anything.” It eventually generated 2.2 million Spotify streams followed by “Red Run Cold” with 7.5 million Spotify streams. Both songs adorned their debut Rituals EP in 2021. They inspired tastemaker praise with “Supernatural.” Of the latter, The Line of Best Fit urged, “think Panic! at the Disco meets Michael Jackson's ‘Thriller' – it's fun, funky and spooky,” and WONDERLAND. attested, “the L.A.-based duo are redefining pop one theatrical rock melody at a time.” Carrying this momentum into 2022, “Young Beast” generated 1.7 million Spotify streams, and they teamed up with Punctual for the fan favorite “Castles.” In the end, World's First Cinema present an escape worthy of the big screen, and you'll never want the credits to roll.www.caughtonthemike.com

Hope Misner is a Nebraska City based MMA Bantamweight fighter and personal trainer. Though her fight career is young, her ambitions are big and include having a goal to inspire young women all over the area to enter in a mostly male dominated sport. In this episode, we discuss her entry into MMA a passion for fitness, and even discuss a few hyped up fitness myths and truths and their effectiveness as people set forth into the new year. Hope's next fight is on December 28, 2024 at Pinnacle Bank Arena for Dynasty Combat Sport's Seasons Beatings.

As the current year draws to a close, a sense of optimism builds inside all of us- but only after we take a personal inventory of the year before. We evaluate how we spent our time, what our "purpose" is, and who we spent that time with. Most times, it reinvigorates our sense of curiosity to better understand ourselves and the world around us. Enter my next guest and FANTASTIC conversation. Randy Spelling is a former actor and current life coach He is one-third of the triumvirate that hosts the fantastic podcast "Old-ish" (alongside Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green.) A show where age old questions meet new age answers. Honored to call Randy a friend and have this fantastic conversation!www.randyspelling.comwww.caughtonthemike.com

Chef Ryan Rondeno has earned his place among the culinary elite, serving as the professional chef for A-list stars such as Will Smith, Ashton Kutcher, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon. With an impressive career spanning years of culinary innovation and excellence, Rondeno is celebrated for his ability to transform everyday ingredients into extraordinary dishes. A familiar face on the culinary scene, Rondeno is also recognized as a celebrity chef on FOX TV. His delectable recipes, inspired by bold flavors and innovative techniques, have captivated audiences nationwide. Fans of his culinary artistry will soon have even more to savor, as Rondeno is preparing to release his highly anticipated cookbook. This new project promises to bring his signature recipes and culinary expertise directly to kitchens everywhere. www.rondenoculinarydesigns.comwww.caughtonthemike.com

Suzanna Choffel is an Austin, TX based singer-songwriter who has just recently released her first album in 7 years- "Bird by Bird." She is known for her distinct voice and reggae-inspired guitar technique, and her music has been described as "a unique sound equal parts beat poetry, smoky soul grooves, and indie-pop eccentricity. She was a contestant on season 3 of "The Voice" (appearing with the likes of Melanie Martinez and Cassadee Pope,) and also had music featured in the documentary feature - "Catfish." In this episode, we discuss this trajectory, compare 90's influences, and talk about the vast differences in sharing your art with the world "then" vs "now." www.suzannachoffel.comwww.caguthonthemike.com

In this episode (a "Caught on the Mike" first) we rock a double header with a pair of fighters based out of Omaha, NE- representing Skywalker 101 Boxing Academy! Up first is an MMA Flyweight with a pro record of 6-1. His victories have all come by way of finish, and he's an exciting prospect for ANY major MMA promotion. Hailing from Fort Worth, Texas- We welcome Colton Loud to the show! In the second half of the episode, we have Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship #1 ranked Welterweight contender, Carlos Trinidad-Snake! He is currently undefeated in the promotion, and is calling for a title shot in the first quarter of 2025!

Eddie Reyes is the founder and former guitarist for the popular American rock group, Taking Back Sunday.He is a veteran of the hardcore, punk, metal and shoegaze scenes with bands such as: Mind Over Matter, Clockwise (formerly No Thought), The Movielife, Runner Up, and finally Taking Back Sunday. He is currently working on a new project called Dead Hands- but realistically his number one priority these days is: being a dad and family man.In this episode, I get to catch up with Eddie and gain some life perspectives- where he's been, what he's doing now, and what's to come. We even talk about our mutual love of "the unknown" https://linktr.ee/CaughtontheM...

In this I briefly chat about what I have been up to, and set the table for the next era of Caught on the Mike.

Winner of the 2017 IMMAF World Championships, Ben Bennett has had an exciting start-and-stop run to his career to this point, logging seven appearances since professionally debuting in 2018. He currently trains in Denver, Colorado at High Altitude Martial Arts as a member of Forge Fight Club Denver- alongside UFC standouts like Justin Gaethje, Austin Hubbard, and much more. He was even once penciled in to face Khamzat Chimaev under the Brave CF banner, with his only loss coming against current UFC welterweight and DWCS grad Trey Waters. In this episode, we discuss his recent appearance on Dana White's Contender Series- and the ever evolving self-improvement mindset that exists even with marks in the win column.www.highaltitudema.com

In this episode I get the pleasure of speaking with actor, comedian and "High Strangeness" enthusiast, Steve Berg. He is the host of his own show, aptly titled: "Hi, Strangeness" where he chats and cheerleads with researchers, investigators, authors, artists, comedians about all things weird. We discuss the strangeness of our home state of Nebraska, the experience and joys of podcasting, and how important it is to keep the world lighthearted. I even share my own experince with "Strange phenomena." www.caughtonthemike.comwww.buymeacoffe.com/caughtonth...

From my observation, we are at the cusp of a re-emergence of new & exciting rock bands- unlike anything we've seen in quite a while. This also includes a re-emergence of some familiar favorites as well. Bubbling under that surface, I have heard one name pop up more commonly than not:Joey Bradford.My first encounter with Joey's prowess came in the form of one of my favorite bands (my old band got to open for during the end of our run,)  a band called: Hell Or Highwater.These days, Joey is the guitar slinging, golf club swinging, rock record producing member of The Used. He's been working with some of my favorite artists such as Letter Kills and Dead American- with more on the way.We discuss all of this; as well as mutually share our desire to work with Jimmy Eat World (him- producing, me-podcasting.. )www.caughtonthemike.com www.buymeacoffee.com/caughtonthemike 

How much faith do you have in your ability to pivot?To make that pivot in your identity; to make that pivot in your creativity; to help redefine who you are as a person and as an artist.My next guest was best known for fronting the Victory Records band "The Audition" in the early 2000's- if you had a MySpace, you knew EXACTLY who they were.. He knew he had something different to share with the world, and is successfully redefining the path that he was once known for. These days, Danny Stevens lives in Nashville and is making some fantastic new Country music and is ready for the world to see this side of his talents.www.dannystevensofficial.comwww.caughtonthemike.comwww.buymeacoffee.com/caughtonthemike

My next guest does not require much of an introduction.You know who he is, you know what show he's been a part of. You've seen the media stories...What you may not know, is that he is 110% as good as delivered. As genuine of a human being as he appears on tv, in interviews, podcasts, and all the like.. Somebody, that after a little over an hour and a half of time together, I feel confident in calling a friend. For me, the best part of podcasting is connecting with people on an absolute genuine level and getting their viewpoints of humanity- and I feel we did this here and then some. Brian is one of the three hosts of his own podcast, Oldish (also featuring Sharna Burgess and Randy Spelling,) a show where they tackle age old questions with new age answers. We talk about that, the importance of sincerity and values in our own personal relationships, and what our hopes are for the world to come...I also ramble on a lot about my own parallels to the character of David Silver.. Somebody remember to reel me in next time.. :-) Enjoy!!!www.oldishpodcast.com www.caughtonthemike.comwww.buymeacoffee.com/caughtonthemike

If you were to casually scroll through my next guest's social media posts, one topic comes up more frequently than others: Grattitude.An MMA Middleweight currently based out of Denver Colorado, training out of High Altitude Martial Arts, and a member of the "newly minted" Forge Fight Club Denver- with over 71% of his professional wins coming by submission: Caleb Crump is joining me on the podcast today. We talk about his journey and what's next for him including a title fight on October 5, 2024 for Battle MMA Championship.www.highaltitudema.comwww.caughtonthemike.com

Letter Kills is a rock/post-hardcore band from Temecula, California- formed in August 2002. Signed to Island Records after a short time togehter- their electrifying album "The Bridge" was produced by Jim Wirt (Incubus, Hoobastank) and was released in July of 2004.After announcing a comeback in March of 2023, the band appeared on my show in June of 2023 talking about a series of reunion show and hinted at new music.Since then, they have released new singles: "Right Where We Belong" and "Closer" (produced by Joey Bradford) elevating them to an unfinished and very welcome second chapter in their history.Bassist Kyle Duckworth joins Caught on the Mike to discuss the return, and the strategies that help keep the balance of it all.

Scott Barber is a documentarian/film maker with such credits under his belt as "The Orange Years," a story about the history of Nickelodeon and "This Is GWAR," a compelling look at the band GWAR- from the inside out. His next project is a documentary series all about retro-gaming called "Game Changers." This series will be co-hosted by none other than Phil Moore of "Nick Arcade." Currently, Scott and team are crowdfunding the project through a Kickstarter campaign and that can be found here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gamechangersseries/game-changers-the-stories-behind-your-favorite-video-games/

Jose Hernandez is an up and coming MMA Bantamweight, already holding multiple titles in his division across a few promotions. Jose also currently heads the adult MMA fundamentals program at Kearney Combat Sports in Kearney, NE- helping to develop aspiring fighters to reach their goals. He salso heads the youth wrestling program and takes great pride in developing the young athletes. His next fight is August 9, 2024 at Liberty First Credit Union Arena for Dynasty Combat Sports- and the tale leading up to the fight is just as exciting as the fight itself.