Hot Wheel Fish Tank

Sam and I talk about his love for studying different languages, the roots of human expectation, learning to be comfortable with yourself, and then we eat some hot sauce.

Drew and I talk about how he got into selling vintage clothes, his first year as the sole employee and owner of his store, Dandyland, how fashion teaches us things about each other, and much more.

Austin and I talk about him moving to CA, shooting music videos, exploring new realms of inspiration, and much more. Song heard in this episode: "Paola" by Austin Sexton Buy it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/paola/1418777184?i=1418777849 Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz.

Griffin and I talk about Vein, the simulation theory, pop culture, and much more. Song heard in this episode: "Mecca" by Outlier Buy it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/mecca/1291808609?i=1291808611 Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz.

I talk about "ya know," soccer, and BROCKHAMPTON.

Gus and I talk about Beg For Death, his life as a chef, and more. Song heard in this episode: "Intro" by Beg For Death Buy it here: https://begfordeath.bandcamp.com/album/bfd-crew Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz. Dont forget to rate, review, and subscribe! #hwft

Aerie and I talk about how she got involved with booking shows, writing and recording music with a producer, odd jobs she's worked in the past, and much more. Song heard in this episode:  "Santa Barbara" by Lovergirl Buy it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/santa-barbara/1416478065?i=1416478087   Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. :)

I talk about why I record these conversations in a stereo format, as opposed to a mono format, and I answer questions submitted by some listeners. Thank you for the questions, and, as always, thank you for listening. Song heard in this episode: "Time Flies (ft. Lil B)" by Mac Miller Buy it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/time-flies-feat-lil-b/1025255443?i=1025255450 Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz.

Vu and I hang out in his backyard to talk about his background with music, how the Bay Area has and hasn't influenced the music he writes, trying to excersize when we can, and more. Song heard in this episode: "002 RARE 001" by VU Listen to it, here: https://soundcloud.com/vuetmoi/002-rare-001 Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz

Holehearted and I hang in their tour van and talk about some hilarious tour stories, their new record, the Vegas scene, and much more. Song used in this episode: "Franklin" by Holehearted Buy it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/franklin/1194144210?i=1194144282 Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you like this podcast. Cheers!

Nick and I talk about diet, his experiences with playing music, dating, and much more. Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz.

I talk about the KoRn sign, my mental health and the stigma behind seeing a therapist, and Ariana Grande. Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz.

I hang out with my best friend, Sam, and talk about how he strategically put together The Panda Studios in Fremont, CA, adjusting to the married/home-owner life, and how creating music should be about passion, not vanity. Sam also does his own podcast called "Best Friends with Sam Pura." Go subscribe to that! NOTE: from about 15’-31’ there’s a weird hum that slowly gets quieter and quieter (and eventually completely goes away) that also could not be filtered out with a noise gate. Apologies. This conversation is sick, though. Enjoy. Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz. Follow Sam on: Instagram: @sampura Twitter: @sampura

Paul and I talk about playing music, getting spin-kicked during the "core" days, and his life as a cook, giver, and expressionist. Listen to & buy the track used in this episode ("Scars On My Face" by morning coffee) here: morningxcoffee.bandcamp.com Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz.

Jose and I talk about his photography, finding your center, and that time he got left behind at a gas station.

Dai is a soccer coach and the director of coaching at Fremont YSC (the competitive youth soccer club of Fremont, CA). We talk about his move from Wales to the States, youth development, fitness & proper habits, and The World Cup. Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe!

Bryan and I talk about “unpopular opinions,” New-Music Fridays, and The World Cup. Also, Bryan’s solo project, Olivver the Kid, just released a single titled “Overreacting” so there are some links down there. You will also hear about a minute of it in this episode. YouTube: https://youtu.be/CfNblPmHokE iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/overreacting-single/1408765188 Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz.

Megan and I talk about how we met, her career as a radio personality, dealing with stress/life's afflictions, and how empathy is cool. Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz. ...and do that "rate, review, and subscribe" thing.

I put out a free zine and got some new mics. You can hear my allergies, perfectly.

Jeff moved to the Big Island of Hawaii on a whim and ended up living there for nearly three years. He shares a few stories about his time living in the countryside of the Big Island, and we discuss the current lava flow of Kilauea. Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz.

It's always great being able to catch up with old friends. Josh and I talk about old rap vs. current rap, the process of writing songs, and he tells me about his Warriors parade experience. Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz.

Sean and I talk about Anthony Bourdain, film production, and being happy. Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz.

I talk with Segun about the Las Vegas Raiders, The Warriors vs. The Cavs, why soccer suffers in America, and much more. Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz.

Evan and I talk about The 1975, first-tour stories, touring together, and taking life as it comes. Song featured - "Genesis" by Aethere Buy it here:https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/genesis/1229887356?i=1229888010 Original theme song produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz. ...and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. :)

I talk about my distaste towards birthdays, and Marcus and I cross the line multiple times as we discuss characters of our day-to-day that are doomed to a very special place in hell. Marcus is the first guest I've actually had to bleep.

In this very special episode of HWFT, I sit down with my life-long best friend, Lorenzo. We chop it up about growing up across the street from one another, his progress towards his completion of school, physical therapy vs. athletic psychiatry, family party stories, video games & reading, etc. etc. etc. (Sorry for saying f*ckass so many times.) Enjoy the show! Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz.

Griffin and I chat about being trapped in a van on tour, how he found/became a part of Outlier, why's he's so good at controlling a crowd's attention, and have a lot of laughs in between. Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz. Song used in this episode: "Birdland" by Outlier Buy it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/birdland/1291808609?i=1291808614 Follow Outlier on Spotify and Apple Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2PDKX72mDBLHqjTbJprA2c https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/outlier/992984328

Casey and I became friends through playing in a band called devthbed together. We talk a little bit about that, him finishing college, his workings as a producer with various rappers, and we tell a story about sneaking into a rave. Casey is also the creator of the theme song for HWFT! Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by...yup! Casey Benz. Casey's SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/caseybenz

Kenny and I talk about growing up in the East Bay DIY music scene, experiences with the "suit" work force, and his past-and-present musical endeavors. There's a lot of nonchalant catching up we do, too. Enjoy! Theme song originally produced, mixed, and master by Casey Benz. Song featured in this week's episode: "Try Hard" by BOTTLED UP Buy it here: https://bottledupxxx.bandcamp.com

In this very special episode of the show, I have a conversation with my drum teacher, Mike, in room I learned to play drums in. We talk about his coming-into-his-own as a drum teacher, playing in bands and filling in for gigs, wanting and not wanting to practice, and much, much more. As always, thanks for taking the time to listen. Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz. Song featured in this episode: "Revolt" - NovaVox Buy it here - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/revolt/216105300?i=216105642

My sister and I talk for a bit about toxic friendships, what FOMO means (because I really didn't know), and being overly empathetic. In my interview with Matt, we chat it up about teaching and the crossover with being creative and educating little ones, the subtle separation of faith and creative content with his band, Talkie, and much, much more. Thanks for another great week! Song featured in this episode is "Fuzzy Disco" by Talkie. Buy it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fuzzy-disco/1302477883?i=1302478076 Theme song originally produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz. TALKIE LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Y6irzUei35Nn9Kj8qqiQn Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/talkie/958798243

Cameron has been (and still very much is) heavily involved with the Northern California hardcore scene for quite some time. He was kind enough to invite me over to his spot so we could do the interview in his backyard (a first for HWFT)! We talk about being down with the clown, health scares, his relentless work towards his music, his involvement with Lionheart, and much more. Five points to whoever counts how many times "ykwtfgo" is said in this interview. Thanks for tuning in. Theme song originally written, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz. Songs featured in this episode include: Eyes Open - "Don't Hold On" https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dont-hold-on/1328726463?i=1328726837 These Streets - "Membership Declined" https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/membership-declined/1088132915?i=1088133103

Bryant is an artist, versatile in many abstract formats. We met through working for the same company but have become good friends outside of that through a common interest in expressionism and vulnerability. We talk about art, the struggles that come along with an artist's lifestyle, finding inspiration from unlikely places, and more. Give him a follow on IG @bryant.sina to check out his work.

I call up my buddy, Devan Bentley, to talk to him about his new life he's beginning in Colorado, his history with Such Gold and the pop-punk world, bettering his livelihood, his passion for visual arts, and much more. Thanks for listening!

No Right is a hardcore band from the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. I hang out with Toshio and Sierra from the band and have fun talking about Toshio helping me with my gear troubles, the formation of their band, having a good time with playing their songs and making friends in hardcore, and lots of other things. Enjoy!

I call up a great friend of mine - Ricky Clarke. Ricky is a professional youth soccer coach with fifteen-plus years of experience in working with and developing young soccer players into not only strong physical players but strong, good-habit-forming human beings, as well. We talk about his history as a player and a coach, as well as his successful, innovative coaching methods that have propelled him throughout his coaching career. Thanks for listening!

On this week's episode of HWFT, I go over to my buddy Tre's place in Castro Valley, CA to talk about his unique songwriting style, treating music as a medium for story telling, and making the change from playing in a melodic hardcore band (ex-Worthwhile) to taking the reigns and beginning his current, ever-growing rock-reggae band, SeaView. FIND SEAVIEW ON: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Kl06OjuKTAmo4J7Kpem2d Apple Music - https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/seaview/467457063 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seaviewofficial FOLLOW CLAY ON IG & TWITTER - @claymapelli Theme song produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz.

You either know Bryan as Olivver The Kid, the singer/guitarist of the band, La Bouquet, or, as the guy that used to play drums in The Neighborhood. How ever you know him, you know that he's a passionate guy that isn't afraid to be transparent. I hope you enjoy listening to our time together. Hot Wheel Fish Tank, baby. Theme song produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz. BRYAN'S HANDLES Instagram - @labouquetband Twitter - @LaBouquetBand CLAY'S HANDLES Instagram - @claymapelli Twitter - @claymapelli Find Bryan's projects - Olivver The Kid & La Bouquet - on Spotify, Apple Music, and just about any place that streams, sells, and hosts music.

Hey, everybody. Welcome to my podcast. I rambled and riffed for a few minutes this morning on a tiny bit about myself, why I'm interested in the things that I am, and, most importantly, why I am doing this show. Thank you for taking the time to check this out. Here's to more episodes! - Clay Theme song produced, mixed, and mastered by Casey Benz.