Codec Projects

Codec Projects - S1E26 - Chris Do | The Futur In the season one finale I talk to Chris Do of The Futur. We discuss his mission of teaching 1 BILLION people how to make a living doing what they love. We also talk about how you can find your passion, the benefits of skateboarding and creativity, challenging yourself and a whole lot more. If you’re interested running a business in the creative arts, this is a must listen. You can follow Chris on IG @thefutur, @thechrisdo and on YouTube @ The Futur This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available to view on TubiTV. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

In this episode I talk to Dan and Ricky of Queen City Pictures about the new documentary “Holding These Moments” that chronicles Bane’s 20 plus year history. We also talk about the filmmaking industry in general and a ton of other stuff. You can follow what they’re up to at @holdingthesemoments and @queencitypictures This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

We talk about growing up in DC, getting into punk/ha rdcore at a very early age, playing in Battery and other bands, teaching himself audio recording, opening his own studio, Salad Days, starting Be Well, mental health and so much more. You can follow Brian at @saladdaysstudio and @bewellhc This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E23 - Pete Chilton | Nova Motorcycles| | Bane | Entrepreneur We talk about growing up in central MA, playing in Bane and other bands, becoming a graphic designer, getting into motorcycles and opening his own shop. You can follow Pete at @peterchilton , @novamotorcyles and www.novamotorcyles.comt This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E22 - Matt Harris | Filmmaker | | Rom Boys | Entrepreneur We talk about growing up in the UK in the early 80’s, getting into skating and BMX, entrepreneurship, filmmaking, his film, “Rom Boys, 40 Years of Rad”, film distribution and a whole lot more. You can follow Matt and check out his film at www.romboys.film This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E21 - Jamie Bissonette | Chef | Entrepreneur | Coppa We talk about growing up in CT, getting into punk and hardcore, cooking, entrepreneurship, being on TV shows, the rise of the celebrity chef, winning a James Beard Award, MA Restaurants United and a whole lot more. You can follow Jamie and everything he’s up to on IG at @jamiebiss This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

We talk about growing up in DC, getting into punk and hardcore, graffiti culture and getting off your ass to make things happen. You can follow Roger and everything he’s up to at @rogergastman & @beyondthestreetsart This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

We talk about growing up in Boston, getting into punk and hardcore, working as a feature film editor, working with Steven Spielberg, and there’s also quite a bit of Ten Yard Fight talk at the beginning too. This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E18 - Doug Miles Jr | Pro Skater | Filmmaker | Rez Activist We talk about growing up on a reservation and getting into skateboarding, traveling, starting his brand, Indellica and raising money through the Apache Passion Project to build skateparks on reservation land. Please give what you can to his Go Fund Me at www.gofundme.com/f/apache-passion-project You can follow Doug and everything he’s up to at @steezyapache, @indellica1 This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E17 - Ben Chused - TYF | Bane | Yogi There’s obviously quite a bit of Ten Yard Fight talk, but we also talk about how he started going to shows in DC at the age of 12, joining Battery, moving to Boston, trying his hand at being a professional poker player, getting sucked into a world of materialism as a mortgage broker and finally breaking free of that when he discovered yoga. You can follow Ben and everything he’s doing at @bchused This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

We talk about how he got into punk and hardcore and skateboarding, growing up in Wilmington, DE, turning pro, working with Stacy Peralta, McRad, Bad Brains, being a studio musician for Billy Joel and playing in his new band Bing Krosby with his son. You can follow Chuck and everything he’s doing at @chucktreece This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E15 - Carlos Ramirez - No Echo | Filmmaker | Entrepreneur We talk about how he got into punk and hardcore growing up in Queens, NY, going to shows at CBGB’s at 13 yrs old, starting his first zine, starting No Echo and staying true to the mission while growing an audience. We also discuss his production company, Fascination Street Films and the struggles of trying to pitch projects to networks. And last but not least, his love for Kiss. You can follow Carlos and everything he’s doing at @noechodotnet This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E14 - Robbie Morales - Cult Crew | Pro BMX Rider | Entrepreneur We talk about how he got into BMX, racing as a Pro and then how he moved over to street, teaming up with Joe Rich and Taj Mihelich to form Terrible One, leaving to start Fit Bike Co and then leaving that to start up Cult Bike Co. We also discuss a lot of inside BMX, history and how riding and the industry has changed. If you’re into BMX even the slightest you’re going to enjoy this one. You can follow Robbie and everything he’s doing at @cultcrew This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E13 - Jon Contino - Artist | Designer | Contino Studios We talk about getting into art and using that skill to contribute to the Long Island Hardcore scene in the late 90’s to this day. He explains his journey to become an in demand artist and designer who has done work for Nike, Coca Cola, Hulu, Netfilx and much more. You can follow Jon and everything he’s doing at @joncontino Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E12 - Bill Conway | The Hard Times | Comedian | Vert Button We talk about getting into growing up skateboarding and going to hardcore shows in Massachusetts, getting into doing stand up comedy, the Edgeland podcast, starting The Hard Times, working at Dunkin’ Donuts and much more. You can follow Bill and everything he’s doing at @ihatebillconway Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E11 - Brian Melville - Eyelid | Entrepreneur | This Is Now We talk about getting into punk/skateboarding, trying to balance being in a punk band while trying to work in the corporate world and finding happiness through taking control of your own life. You can follow Brian and his podcast @this_is_now_podcast_ Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

In episode 10 we talk to New England BMX legend, Jared Souney. We talk about getting into BMX, graphic design, photography, his time at Ride BMX Magazine, starting different businesses and much more. You can follow Jared and his venture at on IG/FB @jaredsouney, @ransomsix and ransomsix.com Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E9 - Aaron Dalbec - Bane | Be Well | Essex Coffee Roasters In episode 9 we talk to Boston hardcore scene legend, Aaron Dalbec. We talk about getting into skateboarding, hardcore, playing in Converge, Bane, Be Well, his business, Essex Coffee Roasters and much more. You can follow Aaron and his venture at on IG/FB @bewellhc, @essexcoffeeroasters and essexcoffeeroasters.com You can donate to help Brendan Maguire with his battle against cancer at: imwithstu.limitedrun.com Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

In episode 8 we talk to skate industry vet/Philly Hardcore scene legend, Vern Laird. We talk about the skateboarding industry, the #vx1000, his old hardcore band “Point of View”, Skateboarding in the Olympics, taking a meeting with Kevin Arnold and much more. You can follow Vern on IG @vernlaird. Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

In episode 7 we talk to hardcore legend, Aram Arslanian. We talk about Aram’s skateboarding and hardcore roots, finding straight edge, being true to yourself and taking the hardcore/punk ideals into the outside world. You can follow Aram on IG @cadencelc and his new band @changehc Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

In episode 6 we talk to one of my oldest friends in the world, John Lacroix. John and I were bandmates in Ten Yard Fight but we also grew up skateboarding together and discovered many life changing things together. Some of the things we discuss are, making zines, hardcore, skateboarding, Turtles(RIP), graphic design and the power of being underestimated. You can follow John on IG @iamjohnlacroix and keep your eyes open for his guitar show when it releases @bloodyfingersguitar Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

I’ve know Steve @crandallfbm the longest out of any of the group. I can’t say I’ve spent a ton of time with him in person, but we met way back in ’93(I think) when I drove out to Newburgh, NY for a BMX contest. — We were both there to ride and hawk t-shirts. I traded him an Arm & Hammer rip off graphic T from my ingeniously named brand “4130” for a “Fat Bald Man” FBM T. I think we both rode in the beginner class since the big boy class consisted of Joe Rich, Luc-e ect.. Steve rode well, bringing his trails style to the plywood and I tried to huck a bunch of shit that I still probably can’t land to this day. I believe I have video footage of this contest somewhere. — About half way through one of my runs, I snapped my chain and was about to walk my bike off the course when Steve ran out with a chain breaker. I honestly had never even used one before. I had always just used a hammer and a flathead screwdriver like a barbarian. Steve fixed it in no time flat and I was able to finish up my run. — After the comp we exchanged info and he invited me to come and hang out in Ithica. We talked on the phone, but I never did make that journey. — We ran into each other randomly at different events of the next few decades and it was always a good time. When I had the opportunity to do @411vm BMX I asked him to do a “Day In The Life” article and he couldn’t have been cooler about it. — I’m pretty sure he got the first and last run of my t-shirts, but Steve stuck with his vision and grew FBM into a full blown bike manufacturing company. It was an easy decision to ask Steve to be a part of DSIL and I’m eternally grateful for his participation. You can follow Steve at dropincoffee.com, @dropincoffee, radshare.com, @radshare

For this episode I talked to Greg Walsh of Wolf Brigade Gym. Even though Greg @wolfbrigadegym and I are both about the same age, from the Northeast, into BMX and both sang in Hardcore bands, I don’t think we actually truly crossed paths until about 2000 in Southern California. — Greg was the working at Primo at the time as the TM/BM/ & all around badass. I was working at @411vm as their DVD production guy and we ran into each other at a Vans skatepark one night. We instantly became friends and a few days later when I was offered the dream job of starting 411vm BMX, Greg was my first call. He hooked me up with Robbie and Fit Bike Co. and has done countless other things to help me out over the years. — He’s always working on some new project/business venture and is truly one of the most interesting people I know. Greg was an obvious first round draft pick for Don’t Stand In Line and I’m truly grateful that he signed up. — If you get a chance, please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

For this episode I talked to Chris Wrenn. You may know him from Bridge 9 records but there’s a lot more to him than that. Over the years Chris has proved himself to be an incredible guerrilla marketer and a great “entrepreneur”. Over the past 25 years, he’s managed to be successful while maintaining his core values and that’s obvious to even the most casual observer. This is why I selfishly asked him to be a part of the Don’t Stand In Line docuseries. We touch on DSIL a bit here but we also go into many other areas and some of the interesting things he’s been doing since filming wrapped in the Spring of 2019. Follow Chris at: @chrisb9, @bridge9, @sullysbrand www.b9store.com www.sullysbrand.com — If you get a chance, please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Welcome to the first real episode of the Codec Projects Podcast. My name is Anthony and today we’re talking with Sunny Singh of Hate5Six.com. Aside from being a computer science genius and an all around great guy, Sunny has taken it upon himself to document the underground hardcore scene like no one that’s come before him. He’s amassed the largest known film library of hardcore shows and he’s actually also an amazing flatland BMX rider. Along with Chris Wrenn of Bridge Nine and Sully’s Brand, Greg Walsh of Wolfbrigade gym and Steve Crandall of FBM Bike Co and Drop In Coffee, Sunny is one of the four people featured in the "Don’t Stand In Line" docuseries . We cover a lot of ground in this episode and hit on few topics that we didn’t discuss in the documentary. Whether you know Sunny or not, I think you’re going to enjoy this one. So here we go. Ok that was Sunny. If you get a chance, please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part "Don't Stand In Line" docuseries that’s releasing on November 20th. If you’re hearing this before the release you can preorder it with the promo code “preorder 2020” to save 15%. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects You can learn more about Sunny at Hate5Six.com You can also find him on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @hate5six If you would like to support Sunny, please visit: patreon.com/hate5six

This is a short intro episode to let you know what's coming. You can expect interviews with people that I admire from the worlds of Hardcore, BMX, Skateboarding, Art, Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Technology ect. Check out more at: www.codecprojects.com IG, FB, YT: @codecprojects