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A look at the music scene through the eyes of friendships and shared experiences. Interviews with artists I worked with, looked up to, and listen to today. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

Rob Weiss


    • Sep 9, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Episode 27 -Jason Zeimet (Unoriginal Vinyl)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 65:51


    Jason and I talk about the official soda of Unoriginal Vinyl, how projects happen, and a bunch of random memories (Jason remembers everything). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 26 - Mike Middleton (Hangnail)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 53:28


    Mike and I talk about Christmas music. Ok, so we also discussed Hangnail, fun shows, good times, and a bunch of other stuff.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Q &A First 25 recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 24:48


    I answer your questions and recap some updates from the first 25 guests. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 25 - Conrad Tolosa (Ghoti Hook, Fast God Stuff podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 60:47


    Conrad and I talk about the early Ghoti Hook days, his transition out of the band and what he is doing with the Fast God Stuff podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 24 - Painted Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 54:36


    Jake and Andrew jumped on the podcast to discuss their most recent 2 week tour, where the band started, Friend Club Records, and what the future holds. I've known these guys for a minute so it was a real fun conversation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 23 - Jamie Loren (Friend Club Records)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 57:57


    Jamie and I dive into his time in the KC scene, working for Victory Records, touring with bands, the time I sent him a ton of demos in Facebook messenger, what he is up to with FCR and how great the Furnace Fest Community is. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 22 - Rob Froese (Friend Club Records)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 61:43


    Rob and I cover everything in the history of music in the world from cassette players to Tik Tok. Along the way we discuss late 90s/early 00s Christian underground scene, the best ways to listen to music, Friend Club Records, Machine Gun Kelly, Rush, The Clash, Jamie Loren writing a book, Furnace Fest, his brother's band, and probably a ton of stuff I already forgot. It's awesome. You should listen.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 21 -Rich Tremblay (Sick of Change)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 72:13


    Rich and I talk all things late 90s-early 00s Christian pop punk. We discuss when we think we met, playing some shows together, their connection to Rufio and Slick Shoes, and how awesome their second album was.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 20 - Derek Vasconi (From A Second Story Window, Idol Underworld

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 68:25


    Derek and I catch up on the early 00s scene, From A Second Story Window history and dive into what he is doing in Japan with the idol scene. IDOL UNDERWORLD (the site where I sell idol goods, including the goods of my idols I produce): http://www.idolunderworld.com MIHO's IU Page: http://www.idolunderworld.com/miho/ Here is Miho's first video for her song, DOUBT: https://www.youtube.com/watch? KOSAME IU PAGE: https://www.idolunderworld.com/kosame/ And here is the song I wrote for Kosame, CORD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt-tB8ukuNI And here is a funny reaction video to Kosame's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Xpr2WII20&t=84s HANA IU PAGE: https://www.idolunderworld.com/hana/ v=fbZguuOC_Ek --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 19 - Cyndi Crouch (Evil Ink Comics, All Things Coheed podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 62:16


    Cyndi was one of the first people I reached out to when I started the podcast. She started as a fan of Coheed and Cambria and became more involved in the community. Over time she became know as the All Mother (if you know, you know) and was a pivitol part of the online Coheed community. With the help of some friends she started the All Things Coheed podcast (amazing, check it out). She is now the Product Manager at Evil Ink Comics and it is such a great story how she was a fan for years and ended up in the role. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 18 - Luke Sires (Infandous, TWINS, Katie and the Honky Tonks)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 56:57


    Luke and I go back 20+ years. We sat down to talk about the processes behind building and growing a band, touring, recording, replacing band members, and more. We talked about how the processes changed over the last two decades and how familiar faces seem to always come back around in places you don't expect them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 17 - Dewey Halpaus (Peer Pleasure Podcast, Anatomy of A Ghost)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 65:49


    I'm a big fan of Dewey's podcast and knew some stories about him through listening so I wanted to have him on to talk about growing up in Alaska, moving the band to Portland and everything that happened along the way. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 16 - Seth Roberts (Watashi Wa, Lakes, Eager Seas)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 50:41


    Seth and I talk about the new Watashi Wa record, People Like People, and dig through the back catalog and talk about writing songs when you are young. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 15 - Scott Mellinger (Zao, Pack)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 52:52


    Scott and I talked all things Zao, but spent a decent amount of time on the Liberate era and his entrance into the band. Also talked about the newer tunes and upcoming tour! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Trevor Strnad Tribute

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 32:06


    Things didn't go as planned this week so I shared some thoughts on Trevor, grab a story from a friend, and talked to someone close to Trevor. I hope this episode helps you process the loss of one of the best and brightest in the metal scene. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 14 - Josh and Josh (Revisionist)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 60:00


    I talk with the Joshes from Revisionist about the processes behind their new album, Dirty Candy. Check out a short clip of the first single "Obscene or Unseen" at the end of the episode. Find out about trying to record during a pandemic and their experience working with Aaron Gillespie (Underoath, Paramore, etc) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 13 -Brian McTernan (Be Well)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 70:35


    Brian and I discuss the band's debut, The Weight and The Cost, the vulnerability of writing open and honest lyrics, and the next release Hello Sun (out 5.20.22). We also briefly touch on the issues of mental health and diversity in the hardcore scene. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 12 - Joshua Kemble (Dogwood, Punk Rock Chef, Saint Didacus, TheFamilyCast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 61:24


    In this episode Josh and I discuss Dogwood history, family gatherings and recipes, punk rock pairings, cooking soundtracks, his podcast, and Saint Didacus tunes. You should really check it out. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 11 - Jon Hunt (Dead To Fall)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 69:25


    Jon and I covered the past 20 years+ of Midwest metalcore, Furnace Fest 21 and 22, his international travels, apple lady and her trailer, and everything Dead To Fall. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 10 - Jeff Fortson (Squad 5-0)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 51:20


    Jeff and I chatted about the band's latest album, Solid Gold, Furnace Fest 2022, wacky stories from back in the day, the transition of their sound in the late 90s, and life as a teacher. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 9 - Steven Kleisath (The Darling Fire, Further Seems Forever, Strongarm, etc)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 60:40


    In this episode we talk about the new record from the Darling Fire, Further Seems Forever anniversary shows, and his world record in the OG Marios Bros. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 8 - Jonathan Caro (Stairwell, Bloodshed, Rainy Days)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 59:38


    On this episode Jonathan and I dig into the history of the 3 bands he was in and discuss what is in the cards for Stairwell in 2022. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 7 - Mike Wright (Saint Didacus, Fighting Jacks, Ironside, Freeto Boat, and more)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 65:59


    Mike and I talk about Freeto Boat(Bettie Rocket, changing sound, taking my band on what would be their last tour in 2000), Fighting Jacks rise and fall, what he did between music projects over the years and his new bands. Includes a new track from Saint Didacus (members of Dogwood and Slick Shoes). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 6 - Matthew Schwartz (Pacifico/Pacifirecords/Moontraveling Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 41:39


    In this episode Matthew and I focus on the foundations of Pacifirecords and his work with the Menders and Aaron Sprinkle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 5 - Tyler Harper (Capra)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 46:20


    In this episode Tyler and I talk about the foundations of his interest in music, the beginnings of Capra, releasing a record during the pandemic, and plans for 2022! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 4 - Tim Mann (Focused)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 56:17


    Tim and I talk about the beginnings of Focused, the start of the spirit-filled hardcore movement, the Orange County scene, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 3 -John Benoit (Resilia)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 50:17


    John and I talk about his band Resilia, song writing processes, musical influences, swancore, Coheed and Cambria, music during the pandemic, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 2 - Peter Kowalsky (Remembering Never, X Bishop X, Ether Coven)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 62:57


    Peter and I touch on the Florida scene he came up in, his rap metal band, the start of Remembering Never, playing Furnace Fest 2021 pre-show, his love for Zao, and what he is up to with new music.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

    Episode 1 -Brian Perceful (Old School Tooth and Nail Records)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 69:40


    Brian and I talk about Tooth and Nail Records in the mid to late 90s, Furnace Fest, and the Old School Tooth and Nail Records Facebook group. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-weiss0/support

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