Finding STAX

This is the episode where I have a great conversation with comedian Steve Trevino. We discuss family, his previous and upcoming specials, plagiarism and being a Latino comedian in Hollywood. He's a must see comic and always touring. Check his site for info including his special on Netflix, and videos on YouTube. SUPPORT STEVE TREVINO! 

This is the episode where I have a phone conversation with my boy, professional UFC fighter, Alexander "The Great" Hernandez who not too long ago in his UFC debut knocked out his opponent in under a minute winning him the Performance of the Night. We discuss everything from ice baths, onesies, fighting in corn fields, taking "focus" medicine and of course his debut into the UFC and upcoming bouts. The future is bright for this dude, who not only has one of the coolest names ever (also shares it with yours truly) and represents San Antonio, TX, but he hasn't even reached his prime! Excited for you to listen and become a fan of his like I did. Follow this dude and support him. Enjoy!

Hello There! I'm working on a small project called Warped Memory(s) and it involves you. Record a voice memo of a memorable story involving the Vans Warped Tour and email it to me at findingstax@gmail.com. I'm compiling all the audio clips and want to release it before the tour kicks off one last time this summer. Thanks for your support!

Hi! Its been a while, I know. Lets catch up a bit.

MattMay and I flying solo this week! We talk Turkey Day games, injuries, streams, told you so's, Who Vs Who for this week's match ups, and Pick'ems we are on the same page about. Plus Matt's Moment asking the question if top team's wins support their record. Agree? Disagree? Lets discuss!

Week 10 is in the books! We're on to Week 11. Listen as we get you ready for the fantasy playoffs and who to scoop up before your opponents do. Also in the show is "Who Vs Who" to help you with your Draft King needs, and for those of you into picking winners for the week we got you covered for that too! Matt's Moment also showcases how little Tree-Fiddy and Alex know about where players in the NFL went to college. Mr. Doctor has the hot takes, Tree-Fiddy has the stories, Matt has his moments and Alex has tiny hands. Enjoy!

Week 10! Get ready to take notes in this week's episode. We have defenses you need to pick up RIGHT NOW to get you into the playoffs, and defenses to start to win you the big game! The SOFF crew also threw in QBs, RBs, and WRs to go all in for, and more importantly who to avoid from here on out. The episode also contains multiple short stories from our returning guest Pablo "Tree-Fiddy" Mendoza, and we also update on other sports news (spreading our wings so to speak). The SOFF crew also reveal the winner of our weekly Pick'em game, Who vs. Who, and of course our newest segment sweeping the airwaves "Matt's Moment". 

Week 9 is upon us. Join SOFF and special guest Pablo as we discuss recent trades, first half MVPs, players to drop, players to pick up, defenses to stream and a new segment called Matt's Moments you won't want to miss.

Join the SOFF crew as they discuss two new segments: Fantasy Duds and MVPs and Step Up! Also included in the episode is who to take off the Waiver Wire, which QBs to stream during the Week 8 Bye, dudes coming off the IR soon, and who to pay big bucks for in Draft Kings. All of this plus a crazy high school story of how Alex got stitches because of Mario, and a Garbage Time discussing this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Week 5 is full of crazy injuries for SEA, GB and MIN and a second simultaneous injury that includes both CARR and MARIOTA. Conspiracy? We dive into Draft Kings salary cap advice in this week's episode as promised with our special guest MARIO. All this plus Garbage Time, WhoVsWho, and intro/outro music by the late great Tom Petty.

In this week's episode we discuss fantasy flops (a QB who I will not mention on here), a QB who owes their entire paycheck to a kicker, and a crazy stat for the GB vs Chi game. All this plus Who vs. Who, Pick'em, Waiver Wire trends, and of course Garbage Time that you will not want to miss.

This is the episode where comedian, singer, record label founder, podcast host, Joe Sib, and I discuss evolving from a magician, to punk rocker, to father/husband, and to comedian. Also in the episode are stories of being a lead singer for the bands WAX and 22 Jacks with some of the biggest names in music today. I also attempt to start a band with Joe, which I think he may have gone for. Such a great dude with a passion for everything he does. I'm a fan for life and you will be too after listening. 

Week 3 is filled with drama of "Will he play?". Listen as we try to stay ahead of the curve, offering you advice on who to sit/start, buy/sell, and even who to pick for this week's match ups. Are you ready for some football?

This is the episode where I travel to the Southside of San Antonio to visit Freetail Brewing Co. and Founder, Scott Metzger. Scott and I discuss our love for San Antonio culture along with the quest to becoming The Beer of San Antonio, running a business, changing Texas laws, fantasy football, and even brussel sprouts. Yes, brussel sprouts. Cheers...

We're on to Week 2. Listen as we discuss Week 1-2 headlines, waiver wire pick-ups, starts/sits, Pick'em with Confidence, and a new segment called Garbage Time.

This is the episode where my knowledgeable childhood friend Matt Mayfield and I discuss overrated/underrated players, Zeke Elliott news and the risk involved having him in your starting lineup, Tampa Bay and Miami game cancelled for Week 1, rookie QBs and RBs, and picking winners of Week 1's biggest games with confidence points.

This is the episode where STD and I discuss a special ingredient to add to your favorite drink, some weird news, a local apparel line, guyliner, creating a new podcast, and a horrific raccoon encounter. 

This is the episode where Finding STAX sits down with Chef Jason Dady, most recently appearing on Food Network's Iron Chef Gauntlet, at his restaurant in San Antonio, TX Tre Enoteca before hours. We discuss competing to become the Iron Chef, owning and running six restaurants (soon to be seven), his culinary background and even having the chance to cook for the President of the United States, President Barack Obama. You know, even though he is an Iron Chef in Finding STAX's eyes, he can still enjoy an old fashion PB & J w/ strawberry jam. Such an honor to have this humble chef on the show providing words of wisdom and what he wants his legacy to be. Also, be careful cutting your damn avocados. Knifes are sharp! Duh...

Just messing around and decided to cover two amazing songs by two of the greatest influential bands ever, The Misfits and Pennywise. This does not do the original songs justice by any means, I just admire the talent and passion behind these gems and wanted to show my appreciation.

This is the episode where Finding STAX chats it up with Kevin Rahm who stars in shows like Lethal Weapon, Mad Men and Desperate Housewives just to name a few. We talk about working in kitchens, golfing, living in Shreveport, and even a story about a litter box gets thrown in there, too. Watch for Kevin in the Netflix movie Clinical (great twists), and this fall when the hit Fox TV show Lethal Weapon returns.

On this fifty-ONEth episode I have the pleasure of meeting up with the hard working band Pinata Protest from San Antonio, TX. Lead singer and accordionist Alvarao Del Norte, bassist Richie Brown, and touring drummer Diego AKA Chrisruptive share touring stories, the history of the name Pinata Protest, having their own beer named after them by local brewing company Freetail Brewing, and having a few of their own songs being featured on a soundtrack for the movie Me Estas Matando Susana (You're Killing Me Susana) starring Gael Bernal Garcia. We also discuss their upcoming EP being released called Cuatro Exitos that will launch the beginning of their national tour including some dates in Mexico, the group's side project Los Callejeros de San Anto, relationships and touring, and tons of other can't miss convos. All of this plus a couple songs for you to cumbia mosh to. Enjoy!

Very honored to have this brave young woman on the show named Liz Chambers. This is the episode where Liz shares her story of battling leukemia, and what gave her hope to want to kick cancer's ass. Great story by an even greater person. For additional info follow Liz on Facebook: LizChambers and on Twitter: @5LizChambers8

This is the episode where Alex and Steve Dave chat it up Daniel (Lead Vocals, Guitar) and Bryan (Drums) from the band The Vegabonds from Nashville, TN. They discuss the infant stages of the band, then moving from Alabama to Nashville, TN to grow the band, followed by teaming up with a Grammy Nominated producer for their last album "What We're Made Of". Also in the convo is a story about a hat, how the band prides themselves on great live performances, good barbecue, a cover song, and an upcoming European tour. Take a ride won't you?

This is the one where us Texas natives (Finding STAX and Johnny P) chat about a Bernie Sanders encounter, working with Al Pacino and Charlie Sheen, Prilosec, and Thunder Cats. We also discuss John's role in the upcoming third season of the groundbreaking television series 25 years in the making, maybe you've heard of it, called Twin Peaks, and the coming soon to HBO, new series from Bill Hader and Alec Berg, called Barry also starring Henry 'The Fonz' Winkler.

After a little hiatus, I caught up with the band I'm Your Density and he gave me a cassette tape of this demo they worked on. Very nostalgic, the tape even had pieces of paper shoved into the two tiny squares to make it a recordable tape. The original tape info was marked out with old school liquid white out. I was curious what was behind it, so I scratched out just a bit and it said something about Menudo?

This is the episode where I talk with the lead singer and bass player Matt from the Canadian punk rock band Deforesters. We discuss how half the band met at a brewery, how they came up with their name from a painting, Star Trek references, the scene and touring life in Canada, and of course how Back to the Future inspired us all. Playing out my conversation with Matt is a song from the band's latest album Leonard called "What Do You Want On Your Tombstone?" You're going to love this dude and the band after hearing this convo. Purchase the band's new album on Bandcamp.com, iTunes, or wherever music is sold pretty much. Follow them on all social platforms using @deforesters  Enjoy!

This is the episode where Finding STAX talks to the Brothers Sklar about new merchandise, children and music, Michigan University in the early 90s, and commentating ping pong tournaments. Also in the episode is the discussion of how to get NCAA players paid, who is making the run at NBA MVP, and finally a discussion of their upcoming tours and specials that will be available on Seeso. 

This is the episode where we speak to singer/songwriter Matt Pryor from the band The Get Up Kids and New Amsterdams. We discuss collaborations with other artists, tour stories that include Weezer, Green Day and even his own daughter, and kickball in Kansas. We also dive deep into the writing and recording process of Matt's solo work and how he can even write YOU a song! All of this in a very cool episode of Finding STAX that ends with the opening track off his new album Memento Mori called Mary.

20 episodes in one...Tell a friend! Thank you to all my guests and listeners.

This is the one where Finding STAX chats it up with the Director and Co-Writer of the upcoming film Dave Made A Maze.They discuss the backstory of where the idea came from and the entire making of the film process. Also Bill tells us what shows we should be watching, how to handle an Oscars snub, the proper way of diving into a boat load of money, and what it was like opening for some of the biggest bands slapping the bass. 

This is the one where Alex and Steve Dave sit down with Blayne, Steve Dave's son, and discuss hospital gowns, Blayne's car crash, the plot of the new Wolverine movie, and who each other's heroes are. Also WTF is tutting? All of this while they enjoy some brew from Savetheworldbrewing.com @saveworldbeers

This is the one where we have a phone interview recorded at Adam Carolla's studios with the Chris Laxamana, lead singer of the band LAXI, and producer of many Carolla Digital podcast shows. We chat with Chris about his own podcasts he has called Resume and Kevin's Cryptids, his first tour with the band including a cruise gig, and his favorite Filipino food. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to listen to song from LAXI recorded live at Adam Carolla's studio. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram or visit the website chrislaxamana.com for updates to any of the shows he works on and music. 

This is the episode where the guys from Finding STAX talk to the guys from the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival, Rob Bruce, the pop culturist and one of the stars of AMC's Comic Book Men, and Ryan Scott Weber., THE film maker, writer/director/producer. They discuss how the horror con began, their love for monsters and horror flicks, and why Rob Bruce finally cut his hair. Other surprises are featured in this episode so brace yourself! Follow @ryanscottweber and @popculturizm on all social networking platforms and check the newjerseyhorrorcon.com website for more updates.

This is the one where the guys have a long distance phone convo with writer and producer of the indie art film Please Be Love, Sydney Harris while she drives through the mountains at Sundance. She tells them about raising money through the crowd funding site Seed & Spark which you can contribute to helping the film just by following the movie Please Be Love on the Seed & Spark website. Also Steve Dave and Alex discuss Monster Squad, Mary Tyler Moore and other various shenanigans. 

This is the episode where we take a look back at  who we lost in 2016, set our goals for 2017, and special promo clips from The Secret Stash! All this plus opening of gifts and a great background soundtrack that consists of NoFX, and WHAM!?

This is the episode where Steve Dave and I have discussions regarding recent events that have occurred in America, a t-shirt business that includes the launch of Finding STAX t-shirt line, and a story of an escaped hamster. All of this while drinking Black Velvets. Good times. Happy Thanksgiving!

This is the one where we sit down with Dave James (on bass) and Jay Brown (guitar, vocals) from Skunkweed, Smoke Wagon, Country Fried Pickles, and Poor Jay Brown. We discuss the scene from back in the day, new and old material, upcoming shows, and how continuing education isn't quite that great...for some. Follow Smoke Wagon on FaceBook for updates on tours, new music, anything really, and to purchase previously released Skunkweed music find it at mytexasmusic.com

This is the one where Signy joins the show via telephone. A very powerful duo discusses making music, love for opera, jazz and coffee, and future plans for the Austin based band. Followed by a spider on the roof story during a car ride with Steve Dave 

This is the one where Steve Dave and I discuss a videotaping gone wrong, preschool, Steve's trip to NYC, visiting the Secret Stash and coming back with gifts, plus a convo with a guy a stoop. Plus a "Where were you when 9/11 happened?"

This is the one where we have a long distance phone convo with the drummer from The Dead Deads, Billy Dead! We discuss inspirations, motivations and how The Dead Deads came to be. Also hear how Steve Dave and I come up with our own tribute band names.

A short interview with the band called GROVES. We play their newest single Swim. Be sure to catch them on tour with Culture Club through September. Follow them @WeAreGroves

This is the episode that concludes our dine-in discussion with Duke and Amanda.

Download This is the one where we have a nice conversation with a nice couple at a nice restaurant over a nice meal and nice beverages. Nice, right? What do you get when you cross a cop, a wife, a clown, and a yetti? You're going to find out. Enjoy!

This is the one where we launch the website of for the show. Findingstax.com email us your questions, thoughts, suggestions, whatever to the show at findingstax@gmail.com

This is the one where we discuss love for a churro, funeral theme songs, and which shows to binge watch. Plus 80s and 90s TV Show Trivia that will take you way way back to paradise city where the grass is green and the churros are pretty!

A 3rd demo from I'm You Density. 

This is the episode where we discuss the advantages of Twitter, the first encounters with today's #, our disdain for the NBA, and a discussion of what movies should have sequels. Our largest episode yet, but jam packed with goodness. Follow along on Twitter and Instagram @FindingSTAX

After a mini hiatus from the podcasting world, this is the episode where we discuss my birthday, a cool vineyard in AZ, artwork, a TV show, and our encounter with Donald, the usher, not the trump. Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @FindingSTAX .

The second demo released by the band I'm Your Density. I hope this finds you well. Follow @findingstax on Instagram and Twitter for updates.