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Radults are back with one of our most inspiring episodes yet as we're joined by Sunny Singh. Known to most by the name hate5six, Sunny is a former computer scientist turned digital archivist who makes past and present show footage and social movement amplification accessible on a free global platform.  Sunny started filming hardcore shows while he was in high school as a way to document and contribute to the scene he loved.  Since launching hate5six in 2008 he has dedicated himself tirelessly to grow the site and by extension the online presence of the hardcore genre. Having filmed, edited and uploaded thousands of shows, amassed millions of views and fostered a unique and passionate online community, Sunny is now considered the foremost videographer of the modern hardcore scene. He is also a bit of a tech genius, having created the database hate5six uses, as well as developed an advanced editing algorithm. An entirely self-made success story, Sunny has been able to work full-time on the hate5six project since 2018,  continuing to push the limits of what the site is capable of, while lending his talents and influence to emerging bands and social movements, further amplifying the ethos and the message that he believes in. Sunny is an absolute Radult who brings a rare and positive energy to the world. So throw on your best mosh shorts, put your hood up over your head and get ready to stage-dive off of your couch or desk with hate5six. Episode topics include: How he got into hardcore, why he started filming shows, how the idea for hate5six came about, establishing and growing the site, conquering YouTube, crowdfunding, his motivations, his work with social movements, his camera set-up, what a show day is like, that Harms Way meme, where he sees hate5six going next and of course, his tips for being a Radult. www.hate5six.com @hate5six  on Twitter @hate5six on Instagram  You can find Radults @Radults on Facebook and Instagram@radultspodcast on Twitter. radultspodcast@gmail.com  

Radults are back with another pandemic era dose of inspiration as Brenton and Mike are joined by film critic, commentator, programmer and award-winning documentarian Jarret Gahan.  Jarret is currently working as the programmer, marketer, content producer, website manager and Q & A host for Australia's premier genre film festival, Monster Fest.  Specialising in the latest and greatest horror, sci-fi, thriller and action films from all around the globe, Monster Fest is in its ninth year in Melbourne and its fourth year in Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth.  Jarret is also a podcast correspondent for Good Movie Monday and is a filmmaker with 20 years of experience.  His award-winning documentary feature GONE LESBO GONE: THE UNTOLD TALE OF AN UNSEEN FILM has played festivals the world over and focuses on Andrew Leavold’s cult film LESBO-A-GO-GO, the film on which he also served as cinematographer. Aside from features, Jarret has worked in various capacities from director to cinematographer to editor to commentator on numerous promotional and supplemental featurettes for such labels as Monster Pictures, Umbrella Entertainment, Madman Entertainment, Vestron Video Collectors Series, Kino Lorber, Bounty Films, Platinum Cult Edition, Severin Films, Second Sight Films, Wild Eye Releasing and 88 Films. He’s currently in pre-production on the third series of the wildly popular web-series VIDEO HOARDERS. Not surprisingly, Jarret has a LOT to say about the film industry and spends the episode taking us on a detailed journey through his career, providing some awesome insight and timeless advice for those looking to break into the industry themselves. He also uses his RadBreak to create a film franchise that we absolutely want to see get made!  You can find Monster Fest @monsterfestauFor information on Monster Fest 2020 - Welcome to The Apocalypsehead over to www.monsterfest.com.au You can find Radults @Radults on Facebook and Instagram@radultspodcast on Twitter. radultspodcast@gmail.com  

Radults are back with another pandemic era dose of inspiration as Brenton and Mike are joined by one of the 50 most influential people in the Australian music industry, Sarah Hamilton!    Sarah is the regional manager for Australia and New Zealand at Ditto Music, which is a music and label services company that works with over 250 000 artists and labels worldwide, with offices in 25 countries. Sarah has been working in digital distribution in Australia since 2008, with a short stint in New York City. She loves working with independent artists and seeing them gain access to the same opportunities as artists signed to major labels.    Sarah loves watching the industry change and grow, and helping artists navigate the changing digital space. She has eclectic music taste and loves hip hop, soul and pop, with some alt-country thrown in.  Sarah also co-founded a charity called One of One with Joanna Cameron, a website that highlights women and non-binary people in the music industry and hosts annual events for International Women's Day, now in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.  Episode topics include: what exactly Ditto Music does and how her role plays into that, how Sarah got her start in digital distribution, the do's and don't of music promotion for bands, the importance of playlisting in the modern music industry, what Sarah looks for personally in the bands that she works with, navigating life as a creative in the pandemic era, the inspiration for starting One of One, the haunting realisation that we're elder millennials and of course her tips for being a Radult. We also ask her to book her own private 'Sarah Hamilton Island' festival, (which turns out to be a big moment for Brenton), and even find the time to let rip on some TikTok, it's a super fun happy time powered by PMA and a genuine love of music.  So stay home, stay inside, turn it up and get inspired to music geek out with Radults.You can find Ditto Music at: https://www.dittomusic.com/https://www.instagram.com/dittomusicaustralia/   You can find one of one at:  https://oneofone.com.au/   You can find Radults @Radults on Facebook and Instagram@radultspodcast on Twitter. radultspodcast@gmail.com

Radults return with another COVID-19 era dose of inspiration in the form of a fun (and pun) filled chat with heavy music publicist and certified Radult Janine Morcos.  The director and founder of boutique publicity firm, Dallas Does PR, Janine has spent the past sixteen years of her life working with some of the heavy and alternative music scenes biggest names, establishing a reputation as one of the most accomplished and respected publicists Australia has to offer. Janine is also the proud parent to the adorable doggo Dallas, who may or may not be able to do PR.  Having worked in roles at heavyweights Roadrunner Records, Cooking Vinyl, Warner Music, Soundwave and more before branching out on her own with the very successful Dallas Does PR, Janine brings a wealth of experience and insight to her work which when combined with a legendary work ethic and an enviable contact list, ensures brilliant results for her clients.   Through the years that list of clients has included Blink 182, Bring Me The Horizon, Billy Bragg, Deftones, Ghost, Judas Priest, Trivium, Parkway Drive, Polaris, Northlane, Paramore, BABYMETAL, Nickelback, The Amity Affliction and many more!  Episode topics include: what exactly a music publicist does, getting started in music publicity, her career trajectory and highlights, favourite artists to work with, the differences between working in heavy music vs working in other genres, what she has learned from her career and of course, whether or not Dallas the adorable doggo, can do PR. We also force Janine to play favourites in the first of two RadBreaks, and ask her for her tips for being a Radult.  Brenton also subjects both Janine and Mike to a painful amount of heavy music puns. Find Janine @ Dallas Does PR You can find Radults @Radults on Facebook and Instagram@radultspodcast on Twitter. radultspodcast@gmail.com

Just when you thought it was safe to put down Animal Crossing and go outside, Radults drops drop their geekiest episode ever, as Brenton and Mike are joined in conversation by Tim Biggs. Tim has been researching and writing about video games for more than 10 years. His master's thesis was on the place of games in social theory and his articles have appeared on the likes of IGN and Kotaku. He's currently the Technology Editor at The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, where he writes weekly reviews and has travelled the world chasing gaming scoops, as well as covering more serious tech and other issues. Tim also happens to be an old uni mate of Brenton's (they met in Philosophy class) and as a result has been on the receiving end of a LOT of stupid tech questions via messenger, so you can add 'patience of a saint' to his list of unlocked achievements. This conversation took place during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when millions of people are inside, playing video games as a means of survival,  making it the ideal time for a thoughtful and at times inspiring deep dive into the ever evolving world of video games. Episode topics include: How Tim got started as a games journalist, when he first fell in love with games, the philosophy of gaming as it relates to social connectivity, the current and future role of gaming in childhood development and education, the evolution of video games, his love of retro gaming, the role games are playing in human lives during the current pandemic and much much more. The boys also find out which next generation console Tim thinks will be the likely winner, force him to choose between some of his favourites in a very geeky Radbreak and as is custom, get Tim's Tips for being a Radult! So stay home, stay inside, turn it up and get inspired to geek out with Radults.You can find Tim's writing hereYou can find Tim on Twitter here You can find Radults @Radults on Facebook and Instagram@radultspodcast on Twitter. radultspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 26 of Radults finds Brenton and Mike in conversation with Matt Saincome, founder of the popular satirical news sites The Hard Times and Hard Drive and co-founder of revolutionary freelance payment system OutVoice.  A former punk rock musician and music journalist, who turned taking a good natured dig at the scene he loved into an ever growing satirical media empire, Matt is a total Radult with a wealth of insight into how to make your dreams a reality.  As massive fans of The Hard Times and Hard Drive, Matt is also partly responsible for making both Brenton and Mike laugh their assess off,  pretty much every day, so it's perhaps no surprise to learn that he manages to conjure more than a few giggles from the guys during this episode.  Episode topics include: Matt's history in the punk rock scene, the origins of The Hard Times, the evolution of the Hard Times, the addition of Hard Drive,  finding appropriate advertisers, the difference between direct and programmatic advertising, merchandise,  memorable reactions to Hard Times stories including what happens when someone doesn't get the joke, what the future holds for the Hard Times, what inspired him to create OutVoice and of course, we put his scene cred to the test with a Rad break. This episode is essentially one long "Tip for being a Radult". So stay home, stay inside, turn it up and get inspired to make your own creative dreams a reality. You can find The Hard Times at https://thehardtimes.net/You can find Hard Drive at https://thehardtimes.net/harddrive/You can find OutVoice at: https://outvoice.com/You can find Radults @Radults on Facebook and Instagram@radultspodcast on Twitter. radultspodcast@gmail.com

Radults returns for our first episode of 2020 with a very special guest in the form of Stephanie Ashworth, bassist for Australian alt-rock icons Something for Kate! 

Episode 24 of Radults is an Australian Tattoo Expo Special featuring 12 absolute Radults all sharing their individual stories and experiences of life as a tattoo artist with Brenton as he hung out on the final day of the Australian Tattoo Expo in Melbourne. Each of these Radults has made their dream of working in the tattoo industry a realty and they all provide invaluable insights and advice for those looking to pick up the tattoo gun themselves. Artists featured are: Sara Fabel, Troy Slack, Bec Embers, Kevin Plane, Matt Reid, Elric Gordon, TKO Tattoos, Jay (The Cheshires Grin) Karlla Mendes, Joe Metrix, Shell Valentine and Mr. Heggie. Timestamps: [0:51] - Sara Fable @sarafabel [13:00] – Troy Slack @troyslackink [20:36] – Bec Embers @becemberstattoos [26:47] – Kevin Plane @kevinplane_tattooer [33:58] – Matt Reid @mattreidart [38:38] – Elric Gordon @elricfch [45:31] – TKO Tattoos @tkotattoos_ [50:29] – Jay (The Cheshires Grin) @the_cheshires_grin [1:06:49] – Karlla Mendes @karllamendes_ [1:17:17] – Joe Metrix @joemetrix [1:25:00] – Shell Valentine @shell_valentine_tattoo [1:36:00] – Mr Heggie @mr_heggie Shout out to the Australian Tattoo Expo for hosting us and to Emma from Witchin’ Wares for helping out after Mike was a late scratching due to an incident with some stairs.    

Episode 23! Join Mike and Brenton as they sit down with Jimmy Kyle! Jimmy is perhaps best known as a member of the band, Chasing Ghosts. When Jimmy isn't touring with Chasing Ghosts, he MC's nearly every tattoo event all over Australia! What a busy dude! In this episode, we talk about music (duh!), tattoos (double duh!!), racism, and where to find the best coffee in Melbourne.  You can find Chasing Ghosts on Instagram here: @chasingghostsYou can find Chasing Ghosts on Facebook here: @chasingghostsmusicwww.triplejunearthed.com/artist/chasing-ghostschasingghostsmusic.bigcartel.com/ You can find Radults on Facebook & Instagram here: @radultsTwitter here: @radultspodcastEMAIL: radultspodcast@gmail.com

Join Radults host Brenton as he has a jolly old chinwag with Rou Reynolds, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist of Enter Shikari, ahead of their upcoming appearance on Good Things.One of the most innovative and dedicated acts to emerge from the heavy music genres in the UK, over the last two decades, Enter Shikari have grown from high school kids in St Albans (UK) with an improbable dream, to genuine arena rockers.Having released five full-length records, each markedly different each other, Enter Shikari are a band that truly do things on their own terms, playing what they want and saying what they want without compromise. Anyone who has attended one of the 2000 plus live shows they have played will be able to testify that the creative vision of Enter Shikari doesn't stop in the studio, it extends to the stage and beyond into other artistic realms, creating an immersive multi-sensory experience.  The career path of Enter Shikari is a perfect example of what can happen when you refuse to believe that growing up means giving up on your dreams and instead turn those dreams into your reality. Episode topics include: artistic evolution, innovation, the bands approach to songwriting, the bands willingness to be openly political, life on the road, how they continuously reinvent their stage show, Rou's recent book Dear Future Historians, Good Things Festival and of course, Rou's very own tips for being a Radult.  Note: This episode comes to you as a Radults Bite. A short form version of the Radults podcast that is published outside of our usual schedule to take the edge off your hunger for more! If you're not feeling satisfied and you haven't already,check out all of the full length episodes NOW!  You can find Radults @Radults on Facebook and Instagram@radultspodcast on Twitter. radultspodcast@gmail.com  Enter Shikari return to Australia this December for the Good Things Festival. Tickets, dates full line-up and all other details can be found at www.goodthingsfestival.com.au 

Join Radults host Brenton as he chats with Dennis Lyxzen, front-man for the legendary Swedish hardcore band Refused. One of the most unique and influential bands of the modern era, Refused have had an enormous influence on the shape of modern punk and hardcore, thanks in large part to their iconic album The Shape of Punk to Come. As the voice and most instantly recognizable member of Refused, Dennis has become an icon in the world of punk and hardcore and it was a genuine thrill for Brenton get the chance to spend fifteen minutes talking to him in the lead up to the release of Refused's new album War Music. Episode topics include: The inspiration behind War Music, the current state of the world, fan reaction to Refused's 2012 return, the mixed response to their 2015 album Freedom and what they learned from making the record that helped them when writing War Music, the ongoing legacy of The Shape of Punk to Come, the importance of punk rock in 2019 and of course, his very own tips for being a Radult!Note: This episode comes to you as a Radults Bite. A short form version of the Radults podcast that is published outside of our usual schedule to take the edge off your hunger for more! If you're not feeling satisfied and you haven't already,check out all of the full length episodes NOW! Refused's new album War Music drops Friday 18 October. To purchase/stream head here:  http://caroline.lnk.to/Rev001Pregame by checking out the video for the incendiary track "Economy of Death" here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GsHM3mkqZ4Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast

Episode 22 of the Radults podcast features record producer, audio engineer and mixing engineer, Catherine J Marks. Catherine has over 10 years of experience working in studios worldwide. Her production, mixing and engineering credits include Wolf Alice, Manchester Orchestra, St. Vincent, Foals, PJ Harvey, Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes, Frank Turner,  Kanye West, Ian Brown, MIA, Placebo and The Killers to name a few. Having worked alongside legendary producers, Alan Moulder and Flood, Catherine has gone on to achieve considerable acclaim as a producer in her own right, including winning the coveted MPG Producer of the Year Award in 2018. Now based in London, native Melbournian Catherine was kind enough to spend an hour of her time during a recent trip home, to talk us through her career, providing  invaluable insight into how she managed to turn her interest in music into her career in music production and the challenges that she faced in the process of doing so, passing on some priceless advice for people looking to become producers in the process. You can find Catherine J Marks on Twitter https://twitter.com/cjmarksYou can find Catherine J Marks on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cjmarks/ You can find Radults @Radults on Facebook and Instagram@radultspodcast on Twitter. radultspodcast@gmail.com    

Season three of Radults starts off with a bang as USA Today best selling author, Russell Nohelty joins Brenton and Mike for one of the most informative and empowering episodes of Radults to date.  Russell Nohelty makes cool things. He's a writer, speaker, and a publisher. He's written graphic novels, novels, children's books, articles and yes, of course, he hosts a podcast. He's also the man behind the invaluable educational resource The Complete Creative and is a crowdfunding wizard, having several successful Kickstarter campaigns to his name.  Fresh off the launch of his latest campaign Ichabod Jones Monster Hunter 5 the man behind titles Ichabod Jones:Monster Hunter, Katrina Hates the Apocalypse, Katrina Hates the Dead, The Vessel, Invasion, Pixie Dust, Cthulu is Hard to Spell (featuring our very own Mike Speakman!), Sell Your Soul: How to Build Your Creative Career and many more, spends an hour providing an overview of his career, providing invaluable insight for aspiring creatives. Episode topics include: Developing a voice as a writer, establishing a readership, expanding your creative horizons, running successful crowdfunding campaigns, marketing, fan/customer interaction and management, the business of art, his tips for being a Radult and of course a super fun RadBreak. This episode is basically one giant tip for being a Radult. So tune in, get educated and get inspired to make your own creative dreams a reality. You can find Russell Nohelty here.You can back Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter 5 here. You can find the Complete Creative here. You can find Radults @Radults on Facebook and Instagram@radultspodcast on Twitter. radultspodcast@gmail.com  

Join Radults host Brenton as he has a chat with the very rad Jordan Dreyer, vocalist of Michigan post-hardcore superstars La Dispute, ahead of their 15 date Australian tour in September.  Over the past decade La Dispute has been responsible for some of the most uncompromising, experimental music and have carved a reputation as one of post-hardcore’s most singular voices. As the literal voice of La Dispute, and the man behind the bands unique and in-depth lyrical approach, Jordan plays a massive part in the soundscape, identity and performance of La Dispute. A man responsible for penning lyrics that are inked into thousands of bodies worldwide, Jordan is refreshingly aware of the responsibility that being in a position of such visibility comes with and he and the rest of La Dispute work tirelessly with charitable organisations and show organizers to ensure that La Dispute shows are a safe environment, that also offer an opportunity to give back to the community that have given so much to them. An absolute Radult, Jordan spends 20 mins of a rare day off discussing the bands rise, his personal artistic evolution, his writing style, the bands ethics, the importance of all ages shows, the creation of the bands new record Panorama, the inspiration behind their extended Australian tour and of course, his tips for being a Radult. It's an inspiring, albeit at times, spiderweb affected, chat with one of the most instantly recognizable voices in modern music. Note: This episode comes to you as a Radults Bite. A short form version of the Radults podcast that is published outside of our usual schedule to take the edge off your hunger for more! If you're not feeling satisfied and you haven't already,check out all of the full length episodes NOW!  You can find Radults @Radults on Facebook and Instagram@radultspodcast on Twitter. radultspodcast@gmail.com You can find La Dispute @ladispute on everything and at their official website.  Panorama is out now via all of the usual digital and physical outlets. La Dispute hit Australian shores for the Panorama tour this September. Dates are as below with tickets available NOW hereThursday 5 September – Amplifier Bar, Perth 18+ Friday 6 September – Newport Hotel, Fremantle 18+ Sunday 8 September – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide Lic A/A Tuesday 10 September – Barwon Club, Geelong 18+ Wednesday 11 September – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave 18+ Thursday 12 September – 170 Russell, Melbourne 18+ Friday 13 September – Pelly Bar, Frankston 18+ Saturday 14 September – Wrangler Studios, Melbourne All Ages Sunday 15 September – Metro Theatre, Sydney Lic A/A Tuesday 17 September – The Basement, Canberra 18+ Wednesday 18 September – Dicey Riley’s, Wollongong 18+ Thursday 19 September – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle Lic A/A Friday 20 September – The Triffid, Brisbane Lic A/A Saturday 21 September – Coolangatta Hotel. Gold Coast 18+ Sunday 22 September – Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast 18+

Episode 20 of Radults finds Brenton and Mike in the company of writer, producer and part owner of Robot Army Productions, Ryan Chamley.  Ryan is best known for the online sensation “Rostered On”, which after notching up over 250 millions views online, was acquired by Netflix in 2018, making "Rostered On" the first independent long form web series in Australian history to achieve that honour.    Following the success of the first season of "Rostered On"  7 Mate  commissioned a second series, earning "Rostered On" a piece of Australian television history as the first ever scripted comedy commissioned by the network.   Ryan’s second title “Jeremy the Dud” won fans worldwide for its insight into disability. The trailer instantly went viral racking up millions of views, also gaining the interest of TV networks and production companies all over the world it won best film at the “Flicks for Change film Festival in LA, and the Melbourne Independent Film Festival. Jeremy the Dud is currently being developed into a TV series!  Ryan is quite clearly an absolute Radult (and with four kids at home, a Dadult too) and his episode is one of the most insightful, inspiring and hilarious yet, making it the perfect way to finish off season 2.  Episode topics include how to get 250 million views, viral marketing, meme marketing, starting your own production company, dealing with criticism, the challenges of writing and producing TV, his goals and aspirations for the future, Jeremy The Dud, his tips for being a Radult and of course, some rather entertaining Rad Breaks! Watch  Rostered On on 7 Mate and NetFlix and you can find Robot Army here:You can find Radults @Radults on Facebook and Instagram@radultspodcast on Twitter. radultspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 19 of Radults finds Brenton and Mike joined by Australian punk and hardcore icon Graham Nixon of Resist Records. Resist is a retail store, record label, touring company, management and booking agency that specialises in hardcore and punk music. As the driving force of Resist, Graham has played an enormous part in the rise and rise of Australian hardcore and punk, facilitating the release of many of the genres biggest and most influential records, and a lot of cult hits as well. Through Resist Graham has worked with the likes of Australian scene luminaries Mindsnare, metalcore monoliths Parkway Drive, rising stars Polaris and pretty much everyone in-between, as well as been responsible for tours and releases by many of the worlds best punk rock acts. Graham is an absolute Radult and we had a blastbeat discussing the circle pit of life with him. Episode topics include: How Resist came to be, how the industry has changed in the last 20 years, the challenges of running a record label and a retail store, landmark moments in Resist's history, his favourite under-the-radar Resist releases, his own personal journey into hardcore punk, how he chooses who to work with, what continues to inspire him, what bands he is vibing  at the moment, tips for being a Radult and a Rad Break where he books potentially the best hypothetical hardcore show of all time. You can find Resist record @ www.resistrecords.com Drop in to the retail store and say hi if you're ever in Sydney, make sure you take some extra cash because it is wall-to-wall must-have records in there! You can find Radults @Radults on Facebook and Instagram@radultspodcast on Twitter. radultspodcast@gmail.com if you want to get in touch! 

Episode 18 of Radults sees Brenton and Mike joined at Radults secret headquarters by Ben Rechter, vocalist/guitarist for Melbourne’ prog-rock powerhouses Circles.Ben is a total Radult who not only crushes it on a global scale with Circles, but also works as a composer and producer, meaning he spends most of his waking hours completely immersed in music, giving him a unique and valuable perspective on both the creative and business aspects of the music industry. An open and engaging conversationalist, Ben speaks in-depth about a number of topics including artistic evolution, the importance of surrounding your band with the right team, the financial realities of the music industry, the need to continue to educate and empower yourself to be able to do more so you can outsource less, navigating line-up changes, what it’s like to tour the world and support bands that you idolize, his tips for being a Radult and more. There’s also tangents aplenty, including a particularly lengthy one about the career arc of Daniel Johns and a Rad Break in which he cheat-codes his way into a spot in his own supergroup! Give it a listen, then head to Spotify and spin some Circles, so he can get a few cents and you can find your new favourite band and get inspired to live life a little more Radult. @radults on Instagram @radults on Facebook @radultspodcast on Twitter

Episode 17 of Radults finds Brenton and Mike chatting with Finnish illustrator/comic book artist JP Ahonen, the man behind much-loved titles Villimpi Pohjola and Belzebubs and one of the humans partly responsible for the brilliant graphic novel Sing No Evil (Perkeros). JP is an absolute Radult with a unique illustrative style, who has found a way to turn his mutual love of black metal and comic books into a career incorporating both. JP talks us through his own origin story including his formative influences, the comic book culture in Finland, the role that black metal played in shaping his life and illustrative style, how his various projects came to be, how he managed to find his niche and continue to progress artistically and personally while catering to his audience expectations, managing the demands of different projects, his tips for being a Radult and is a willing participant in the most metal Rad Break yet. It's an absolute blastbeat of an episode that fits all of this Radness into half-an-hour. So tune in and get inspired to live a little more Radult by the story of JP Ahonen. You can find JP Ahonen online here: https://jpahonen.comRadults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast

Episode 16 of the Radults podcast sees Brenton and Mike joined by music journalist and host of the UK’s most popular heavy music podcast, That’s Not Metal, Terry “Beez” Bezer! One of Rock and Metal's most respected, multimedia journalists,  Beez work prior to launching That’s Not Metal includes stints with Kerrang! Magazine, Metal Hammer Magazine, Scuzz TV and The Pulse Radio show among countless others and he has a wealth of knowledge to share about what the reality of being a music journalist is in 2019 and what it takes to make your name within that landscape. He goes in depth on a number of topics and experiences that will be invaluable for anyone looking to break into music journalism or media in general. Beez is an enthusiastic and energetic conversationalist who speaks at a speed-metal pace so we have an absolute blast-beat of a time in his company as we fire through a dizzying array of topics and go on some wild tangents (Roads? Where we’re going we need Randy Rhoads). Episode topics include: Getting started as a music journalist, working for Kerrang and Metal Hammer, his time as a TV host with Scuzz TV, the changing face of the industry, navigating the ‘death of print’,  branching out into podcasting with That’s Not Metal and what lead to that decision, managing the wants and demands of editors/labels/publicists, the importance of establishing and protecting your voice as a writer, what it’s like to rub shoulders with your musical idols for your job and an absolute rager of a Rad Break that may or may not feature the prospect of a Devils Den match between Josh Homme and Tim Armstrong! (TAKE ALL OF MY MONEY and MAKE IT HAPPEN!) and a bonus round where we make him CHOOSE HIS FAVOURITE GALLAGHER BROTHER! (Oh the humanity!)  THAT’S NOT METAL is an entirely independent weekly podcast that brings fans the very best from the world of heavy music, every single Friday. Combining hilarious, passionate, incomparable honesty with the widest breadth of rock knowledge, the show is unlike anything you’ll find in the current sphere of music media. We highly recommend you hit that subscribe button (after you've hit it on Radults! W: www.thatsnotmetal.net T: @notmetalpod F: That's Not Metal Podcast Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast  

Episode 15 of Radults sees hosts Brenton and Mike jump chat with the one and only, Pat Shand. Pat Shand is a writer who has penned multitudes of issues of Charmed, Grimm Fairy Tales and Robyn Hood, as well as his own creator-owned content Destiny New York, Breathless and Snap Flash Hustle. Pat has put his name to a handful of Marvel novels. It doesn't stop at writing though, Pat is a hip-hop connoisseur and could school anyone on the subject - he even drops some bars for us to prove his cred! Episode topics include: Getting started as a writer, balancing 'for hire'  work with creator owned work demands, his many creator owned comics, crowd-sourcing, working alongside his wife, the inspiration behind his different comic books, his love of hip-hop, his advice for young writers, tips for being a Radult and an absolute all-timer of a Rad Break featuring some truly next level predictive analysis of hip-hop beefs! It's one of our favourite episodes of Radults ever, so tune in, then go get one of EVERYTHING the man has written, he's a little bit brilliant. Find Pat Shand and therefore ALL of his amazing work @PatShand Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast  

Join Radults host Brenton has he 'conversates' with Nate Young, drummer for much beloved Floridian rockers Anberlin who will be heading to Australia to play their first run of dates outside of their hometown in over five years in late May. Before walking away amicably in 2014, Anberlin had sold over one million records across the globe, acquiring a devout worldwide fanbase that hung on every note of each of their 7 studio albums and stellar live performances. As a founding member and primary creative force of Anberlin, Nate was there for every moment and has a lifetime of experiences and advice to share with us all.  Episode topics include: the career arc of Anberlin, finding your unique voice as a musician, drumming technique, composition, the evolution of the bands sound, the decision to call it a day, the reason for their temporary reunion run of Australia, advice for young drummers, which Anberlin songs started out as a beat, the creative process, his number one tip for being a Radult and of course his very own Rad Break: The Hot Seat! Note: This episode comes to you as a Radults Bite. A short form version of the Radults podcast that is published outside of our usual schedule to take the edge off your hunger for more! If you're not feeling satisfied and you haven't already,check out all of the full length episodes NOW! Anberlin hit Australia in May for shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.Tickets and other details can be found here: https://sbmpresents.com/tour/anberlin/If you happen to be at the Melbourne show, come say hi! We'll both be there singing our lungs out.

Episode 14 of the Radults podcast sees Brenton and Mike road trip out to the Deathproof offices in deepest hipsterville, Fitzroy, to chat with company co-founder and Director of Publicity and Creative, Emily Kelly.   After nabbing a fancy looking Bachelor degree in media, Emily has worked in the Australian music industry for 15 years , cutting her teeth as an overeager assistant in the Shock Records PR department, before jumping ship with her best friend Rebecca Reato to give self employment a crack under the moniker Deathproof. The industry called immediately, landing them work on huge arena tours, niche punk rock releases and even as Soundwave’s on-site PR for it’s mammoth Metallica-headlined festival run! Since then Deathproof has gone from strength-to-strength becoming one of Australia’s premiere agencies and the first choice for many of the most notable names in the heavy music scene! (They’ve seriously worked with freaking EVERYONE) As director of Creative, Em thrives on cooking up challenging concepts that stray beyond the confines of conventional public relations. Episode topics include: getting started in the music industry, what exactly a music publicist does, how Deathproof choose who to represent, the importance of work/life balance, networking, knowing your audience, taking advantage of opportunities, understanding your own value, some favourite clients, expanding and evolving your skills, how personal and business ethics impact her role, how much per year being able to wear a t-shirt and no shoes to work is worth, and of course a Quintin Tarantino themed Rad Break that segues rather unexpectedly into a discussion on the notion of separating the art from the artist. Oh and there’s a LOT of FUCKS. So yeah, explicit language warning. You can find Emily Kelly and the rest of her awesome Deathproof family here.  We highly recommend you follow them on Twitter too. They're good value.   Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast

Join Radults host Brenton as he flaps his gums with one of pro-wrestling's biggest personalities and the man who ignited the Monday Night Wars, the one, the only, Eric Bischoff! The Eric Bischoff story is extraordinary: In the mid-80s, Bischoff entered the wrestling community as a “C-Team Announcer,” and a few short years later, he was President of Turner Broadcasting’s World Championship Wrestling. He signed Hulk Hogan and started Turner Network Television’s Monday Night Nitro, created the nWo, and beat Vince McMahon’s Monday Night RAW head-to-head in Monday Night Wars 83 consecutive times. Eric Bischoff can now be heard on his weekly podcast 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff.  The show features Bischoff and popular wrestling podcaster Conrad Thompson taking a deep dive into the highs and lows of Bischoff’s unparalleled success in the wrestling business!Eric Bischoff is bringing his 83 WEEKS WITH ERIC BISCHOFF 'NO BRAG JUST FACTS' tour to Australia and was kind enough to spend 20 minutes with Radults talking about his wild life in the wrestling business. Episode topics include breaking into the business, the Monday Night Wars, working as an onscreen talent, missed opportunities, landmark achievements, evolution, his transition to podcasting, his insight on what it takes to make it in the wrestling business and if he could play Dr. Frankenstein and genetically engineer a wrestler - what three wrestlers that creation would consist of, he even cuts a damn "go home" promo! Thank POD it's Monday folks!  Hit that play button and don't forget to like, rate, comment and subscribe, because THIS IS AWESOME! *clap, clap, clap, clap, clap* Note: This episode comes to you as a Radults Bite. A short form version of the Radults podcast that is published outside of our usual schedule to take the edge off your hunger for more! If you're not feeling satisfied and you haven't already, check out all of the full length episodes NOW!  83 WEEKS WITH ERIC BISCHOFF 'NO BRAG JUST FACTS' tickets can be found: here Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast    

Thirteen, unlucky for some, rad for us! As episode thirteen of Radults sees Brenton and Mike joined by the one and only Pat Fox! Pat is a Melbourne based Art Director & Graphic Artist who has created some of the most memorable Australian music-related artwork of the last decade.  Pat has collaborated with world beaters Tash Sultana, Vance Joy, The Amity Affliction, Northlane, Hellions,In Hearts Wake, Trophy Eyes among many others and  has also had his art featured on the stages of festivals including Soundwave, Unify, Harvest, Vans Warped Tour Australia and The Hills Are Alive. Pat has lent his significant creative talents in a variety of mediums from digital design, to handcrafted illustrations to elaborate and surreal photo manipulation based work and now he's generously lent his brilliant creative mind and killer comedic instincts to Radults for an in-depth, hilarious and informative chat about his lifelong journey to becoming a certified Radult.  Episode topics include: art direction, illustration, photography, origami, graphic design, starting your own business, the creative process, finding inspiration, working with his incredibly talented family, his love of music, his tips for being a Radult and meeting Michael Jordan (seriously). Note: Episode also features a near world record level of bad dad jokes despite none of us having any children. We're not sorry. You find Pat's art adorning many of your favourite records, you can also find him at www.patfox.com.au , https://www.instagram.com/patfoxart/Feel free to get in touch to discuss projects big and small, a beer or a high five. Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast

VIDEO GAMES! Now that we've got your attention, we'd like to introduce Episode 12's guest, Goldie Bartlett! Now let's drop a bit of a knowledge bomb on you about our fabulous guest! Goldie Bartlett is an illustrator and art director who has found herself working in the indie video games scene in Melbourne. She has worked on titles such as Apple Design Award winning mobile game ‘Florence’, which was also recently curated as one of TIME Magazine’s top ten games of 2018. Goldie is currently creative directing and writing a game called ‘Wayward Strand’, which is set in rural Victoria in 1978, as well as art directing Freeplay, the oldest Independent Games Festival in the world, happening in Melbourne in May. Marigold was a recipient of Film Victoria’s 2017 Women in Games Fellowship, and enjoys teaching at RMIT from time to time. Her love for comics, punk and illustration have all been an exciting addition to the world of game development. For the record, she doesn't like Mountain Dew and Doritos or gamer culture. Episode topics include: art, video games, Daniel Clowes, teaching and learning, and finding the way through life. Goldie on Instagram/Twitter: @ghosttowngoldie   Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast

Join Radults host Brenton as has he chats with Eddie (Ed) Breckenridge,  bass player for much loved Californian rockers Thrice ahead of their first headlining tour of Australia in over a decade Topics include: artistic evolution and inspiration, Thrice's soon to be released "Deeper Wells" EP, record store day, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and of course Ed's tips for being a Radult! Note: This episode comes to you as a Radults Bite or RadBite if you like, a short form version of the Radults podcast that is published outside of our usual schedule to take the edge off your hunger for more inspiration! If you're not feeling satisfied and you haven't already, check out all of the full length episodes NOW! Over their 21 year career, THRICE have remained committed to pushing creative boundaries, re-writing the rule books with each release to become one of the most innovative and ambitious rock bands of their generation.Tickets and dates for Thrice's Australian tour in May can be found here Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast

Attorney by day! Comic book writer by night! We are joined by Carmelo Chimera who is also giving away one of his comic book stores! Wow! Episode 11 marks the first episode of SEASON 2 of the Radults podcast! Milestone episode! Episode topics include: comics (duh!), terrible customers, deciding to give away a comic book store, and establishing a publishing imprint.   Chimera Comics on Facebook: @chimerascomicsoaklawn www.chimerascomics.com   Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast

Join Radults host Brenton as he holds conversation with pro-wrestling legend and host of the podcast Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard - Bruce Prichard! Bruce is about to step foot in Australia for the first time doing a whirlwind tour of the east coast, hosting a live solo show and was rad enough to give Radults 20 minutes of his rather precious time to talk about his remarkable 46 year career in the pro-wrestling industry, his reinvention as a podcast superstar, his vision for pro-wrestling's future, his undying respect for its past and his advice for fledgling podcasters.  Hit that play button and don't forget to like, rate, comment and subscribe, because THIS IS AWESOME! *clap, clap, clap, clap, clap* Note: This episode comes to you as a Radults Bite. A short form version of the Radults podcast that is published outside of our usual schedule to take the edge off your hunger for more! If you're not feeling satisfied and you haven't already, check out all of the full length episodes NOW! Tickets for the Australian tour can be found here: here Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast

WE HAVE HIT DOUBLE DIGITS WITH OUR EPISODES! EPISODE 1-0! TEN! This also marks the final episode of Season 1 of the Radults podcast! Exciting times ahead!  Episode 10 sees Mike and Brenton joined by Nikki Brumen, vocalist of the Melbourne blackened rock'n'roll /Italian Death Disco band, Pagan! Both hosts are huuuuge fans of Pagan so it is an honour to have Nikki on the show! There's a lot of exclamation marks in this description! Not even sorry!!! Episode topics include: musical influences, toxic behaviour in the heavy music scene, having an identical twin sister, and touring through Europe and the UK.   Nikki on Instagram: @nikkilamb PAGAN - Instagram: @pagancult | Facebook: @pagancult666 | Website: www.paganrockandroll.com   Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast

DID YOU KNOW THAT ZAC HAS A GOLD TOOTH?!  Well, he does and you can hear about that story and more in Episode 9 of the Radults podcast! Episode topics include: artistic evolution/progression, comparing yourself to peers, Star Wars, falling asleep during documentaries and keep an ear out to hear which iconic film Zac has never seen.   Instagram: @iamzacs     Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast

Episode 8 of the Radults podcast features the very, very rad photographer and cinematographer Michelle Grace Hunder, who sat down with Brenton and Mike for an in-depth and inspiring conversation about her RISE to prominence, giving invaluable insight into her life as one of Australia's (and the world's) best music photographers. Having shot literally every major player in the Australian hip-hop scene to piece together the photographic book "RISE", Michelle has also worked with icons Missy Higgins,Tina Arena, and Meg Mac (to name a few) had two separate portrait series placed in the National Sound and Film Archive of Australia(!) and made a stunning debut as a cinematographer on personal project turned critically acclaimed documentary film "Her Sound, Her Story". A Radult several times over, Michelle has a ton of knowledge and spends most of the podcast selflessly sharing it with the world. Topics include: gender equality, unfair circumstances and deciding to pick up a camera in your thirties. Michelle Grace Hunder Instagram: @michelleghunder Twitter: @michelleghunder  Facebook: @MichelleGraceHunderPhotos Website: http://michellegracehunder.com/ Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast      

Representing the 6-1-3(Melbourne), Episode 7 of the Radults podcast sees Mike & Brenton sit down with musician extraordinaire, Josh Collard, best known as the vocalist for Earth Caller! Josh has spent time in various bands outside of EC like Closure in Moscow, Miridian, Juliet's End and that's just to name a few. Episode topics include: musical progression/evolution, influences, the perfect vocalist (see: Frankenstein vocalist), the future and the pro's and con's of streaming and how the digital world is shaping the music industry. So, jump in, grab some headphones, and have a listen!   JOSH COLLARD Instagram: @joshdtd EARTH CALLER Instagram/Facebook: @earthcaller | Twitter: @Earth_Caller | YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/EarthCaller666/videos   Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast

INDIE COMIC CON SPECIAL - PART 2 Brenton & Mike travel out to the Northcote Town Hall & Arts Centre for Indie Comic Con (December 8, 2018) to shoot the breeze with some extremely cool indie comic book creators.  Featured creators: Chris McQuinlan - @chrismcquinlanart | Angie Spice - @angiespiceart | Cristian Roux - @woo.hoo.roo | Jennifer Reuter - @jarodragon | Daniel Becker - @invisible.ink.studio Indie Comic Con - @indiecomiccon Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast 

There wasn't even meant to be a Radults episode this week however Mike arranged a very special guest to join him and Brenton for an episode! Here it is folks, EPISODE 5 of the RADULTS podcast! Our amazing guest is none other than Lindsay Schoolcraft! Lindsay is best known as keyboardist/vocalist for Cradle of Filth, the UK's most visionary and hellish extreme metal outfit! m/ Not only that but Lindsay is a solo artist (Singer-Songwriter, Harpist, Pianist) and classical composer for Antiqva. Brenton and Mike caught up with the Canadian musician, Schoolcraft, via Skype as she winds down her first solo tour of Australia. Episode topics include: Disney movies, Australian heat and Canadian cold, Pokemon and doing Dani Filth's makeup.    You can check out more Lindsay Schoolcraft and related projects at the links below: SCHOOLCRAFT www.schoolcraftmusic.bandcamp.com | Twitter/Instagram: @lindzriot | Facebook: @schoolcraftofficial | YouTube: www.youtube.com/schoolcraftofficial CRADLE OF FILTH www.cradleoffilth.com | Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @cradleoffilth ANTIQVA Twitter/Facebook: @antiqvaofficial | Instagram: @antiqva

INDIE COMIC CON SPECIAL - PART 1 Brenton & Mike travel out to the Northcote Town Hall & Arts Centre for Indie Comic Con (December 8, 2018) to shoot the breeze with some extremely cool indie comic book creators.  Featured creators: Tom Tung - @tom_tung | Tegan New - @newtegan | Frank Candiloro - @frankencomix | Aila Stefansdotter-Franck - @ailafranck_eng Indie Comic Con - @indiecomiccon Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast 

Join, Radults hosts, Mike and Brenton as they stumble and fumble through their top things of 2018. This episode comes to you as a "Bite", a mini episode that serves as a break between regular episodes.  TOP 5: - Records/albums - Films - Comic books - Television shows Please subscribe to the Radults podcast on your streaming platform of choice. It would mean the world.  Wishing listeners a great 2019! Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast 

Mike and Brenton are back with another episode of the Radults podcast! We haven't given up yet, folks! Can't stop, won't stop! Episode 3 of Radults features the (evil) identical twin, Olivia Brumen. Not only is Olivia an identical twin, but also a renown tattoo artist based out of Dynamic Tattoo in Richmond (VIC, Australia). Olivia and the Radults host dive deep into their love of music, learning not to judge a book by it's cover and being the "black sheep" of the Mornington Peninsula. Additionally, Olivia used to be a member of the band, Little Lamb & The Rosemary's. Olivia Brumen on Instagram: @oliviabrumentattoo | Dynamic Tattoo on Instagram: @dynamictattoo Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults | Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast 

We did it, we made it to our second episode! Woohoo! Internet party! Episode 2 of Radults features man of many talents, Josh Merriel. Josh is the host of Triple J’s Short.Fast.Loud the only nationally syndicated punk and hardcore show in Australia, the co-owner of a thriving independent record label Greyscale Records, a prolific content creator and creative writer and a self-described ‘professional scumbag’. Josh talked us through his decision to start a record label, his writing and time spent watching The Apprentice. Our guest even found time to give Brenton’s ego a bit of a boost (science, help us all). NOTE: Like all humans, we make mistakes. Due to technical difficulties, this episode isn't to the quality and standard that we'd like to hold ourselves to. Please accept our apologies and know that we are always working to bring listeners the best episodes that we can.   Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults  Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast 

THE PILOT EPISODE! Join hosts Brenton and Mike as they chat with artist, musician and bearded wizard, Matty Taylor. We talk about influences, memorable experiences and positivity while hammering on about music and art!   Radults on Instagram/Facebook: @radults  Radults on Twitter: @radultspodcast  Matty Taylor on Instagram: @artofmattyt