Sink Swim or Fly

Kendrick just ran for Erie City Council. We pick his brain on why he choose to do that and end up with some heavy discussion.

The original Cohost of Sink Swim or Fly, Luke Kuzmish. An incredible poet and friend. We hope to have Luke back very soon. Enjoy.

Aria Alexander & Bri Carnegie of Rock n' Roll band "Aria and The Voiceless". These ladies brought big energy to the studio. 

Badass tattooer, artist, and mother. Owner of Erie, Pa tattoo shop Vex & Virgil, we loved the flowing conversation and inspiration that Jenn brought to the studio. 

Musician, Mother, Writer, Beautician. High energy and lovely human, Lindsay Vendetti.

Welcome to the all ladies month here at Sink, Swim, or Fly. Jessie Nelson owner/operator of HER Home LLC in Erie, Pennsylvania. Jessie is here to empower and lend a hand to other woman who are dealing with the same disease of addiction as she has. 

Blair talks about his childhood, his addictions, and his road to becoming a Pro MMA fighter. We loved his passion and energy and know you will too. We welcome  Mr. NoGimmicks.

We were blessed to sit down with Rodger for a lovely, passionate conversation. Rodger has been songwriting and bringing joy through live performances for decades. Enjoy! Closes with Original Tune " Freeloader Hall of Fame" - Rodger Montgomery

Tony and I take a week to catch up about life and have some fun. Join us.

Dr. John Champagne, a professor at Penn State Behrend, comes to Sink Swim or Fly to discuss issues related to love and sex.

Award Wining Musician and Bluesman, Ron Yarosz, has been rocking out this region for 30 years. I really enjoyed his stories and I know you will as well.

Acupuncturist and Owner of Erie Oriental Medicine. 

With brand new Co Host Tony See WE are back! We talk about episodes to come and whats new with us. Enjoy.

A guitar virtuous and good friend. Corbin, and I, talk about quarantine, music , weird porn , and lite politics. It was great to catch up on Corbin's newest and most passionate projects. Stay tuned till the end for a taste of Bravura and their song " Courtesans". The band already in existence with skin in the game as Corbin recently joined. 

Chris is a musician, songwriter, and family man. We chat about how he ended up in Erie , some recent trauma Chris and his family went through, and how we are dealing with Covid-19. We also go deep into our songwriting process and end the episode with a 7 day writers challenge. We will recap the challenge for you all right here on Sink Swim or Fly Podcast.

Justin is Lead Engineer at Buffalos famous GCR Audio Recording Studio. We talk about whats been keeping him busy these days, his start in recording music, and some basic gear tips. Justin’s list of credits from GCR is impressive: Goo Goo Dolls, James Taylor, Spyro Gyra, Andra Day (Marshall Movie Soundtrack),Michael Franti, Najee, Shonen Knife, Jessie J and B.O.B, Lil Wayne, Aqueous, Vinnie DeRosa, Uncle Ben’s Remedy, The Reign of Kindo, Drea D’Nur, Brothers McClurg. 

Sean K Preston is nationally touring artist. Rooted in Country & Rock N Roll. I had the privilege to remote podcast with Sean while at his home in Baltimore, Maryland. We talk about songwriting, influences, his travels, and recent European tour. I hope you Enjoy this and make sure to listen to this guys music. It's just fantastic.

Dirk is an amazing guitarist and artist in general. He has played lead guitar in Rusted Root for over 15 years. We chat about quarantine life, music influences, and some highlights of his musical journey so far. I can't wait to get an in studio Podcast with him in the future. Enjoy 

WOW, I just had such a beautiful conversation with one of the most insightful people I know. Tony has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He has worked as an addiction counselor and is currently a case manager. We talk about Covid-19 , the current state of the world, spirituality, the 12 steps , Buddhism, and so much more. 

Ryan is a talent buyer for the Kings Rook Club in Erie, Pa along with the music Festival " The Gathering At Chaffees". We talk about his recent Panniculectomy surgery and his journey there. Also, chatting about music that has influenced us , whats hot now, and bands we've seen grow it right. We both share pieces of our recovery story as well. Enjoy

If you are from, or know anything Erie, you have heard or seen Eric Brewer. Eric is a once in a lifetime guitarist and I was thrilled to pick his brain. He has played with several bands in the region, done professional studio work, and been a staple in the Erie All Stars group. Catch a impromptu jam between Eric, and I, at the very end! 

Our last episode from the Sink Swim or Fly road show, featuring co host Justin Moyar.  Eddie lives in Long Island and works as an art director and a brand expert. He was the founding member of our band Daybreak Radio and a very close friend. Enjoy. 

I took the podcast into the car and onto the road! 

During our trip to Long Island , NY we had the chance to sit down with two working musicians and chat. This episode had co host Justin Moyar in part of the Sink Swim or Fly podcast and music tour.

Justin is back for another episode. We talk about the history of The Riverside Inn, growing up, guitars and our up and coming NYC music/podcast tour.

OLDFISH, a Jamestown New York area band making ripples along with good tunes. We had the pleasure of meeting today and getting to know each other, talking about their recording process , songwriting process , and future goals. I play their new single " Worry ( I'll be fine ) " to close out the podcast. 

Dave wrote for the Erie Times News for over 30 years. He legitimized local music and reported on the major acts that rolled through town. It was a great honor to chat with Dave and hear some insight on his work over the years. 

Ryan is a local business owner and recovering addict. We talk about how we got clean and how we stay clean.  

I talk with knife maker , Chris Adelhardt. Chris started, owns, and operates Pariah knives. We chat about his passion to create and how it became his livelihood. Follow his work on Instagram @pariahknives

Anthony was the first person I met when I moved to Erie, Pa. We chat about his recent trip to Japan and his involvement with Kenjutsu, an ancient martial art. Tony shares about meditation and how spiritually fulfilling his trip was. Merry Christmas everyone!

 Jassen is a seasoned bass professional that has toured the world playing his bass. Playing in bands from Dirty Looks , Bernard Allison , Jakes Blues, Ron Yarosz and The Vehicle , and even my band Smilo & The Ghost. We talk about his start in music, why he does what he does and how. Touching on life on the road , the good and bad, living abroad ,and how playing music parallels life. We end it with Jassens "the time I played Princes birthday party" story. Enjoy. 

I chat with wild Dan Biscoff. We talk everything from dirty stories, hunting wild boar, Bob Dylan, breeding dogs, alcoholism, country music , and growing up in the 70s. Dan has been in recovery for 8 years and tons of stories. 

Fred is a Singer Songwriter from Meadville, PA. Fred has led several projects and even been on a major record label. We talk about music, music marketing, touring and life.

Musician , Engineer , Dad , 3 time Jeopardy winner. 

A local artist, songwriter, theater major, and poet. We talk religion, art, poetry , and humanity. For the first time ever a guests plays a song! Todd ends the podcast with an original song called “tiger”.

An Erie, pa entrepreneur and business man. Paul owns and operates four locations of his business, 710 Glass & Vapor. Our conversation flowed from all the issues surrounding the vaping industry, along with recovery, trauma and human connection. I misspoke in the Episode, I did not spend 6 years of my adult life in institutions, it was 3 years. I apologize.  

Stephen is an Erie, Pa native. His wife, Lena, and himself, own and operate ArtLore Studios. An Art gallery and emerging music venue on the west side of Erie. Known for bringing in talent from all over the world. Stephen, and I, talk about what drives us as artists. Covering everything from inspiration , fear , insecurities,  and hope. 

Justin Moyar is an Erie , Pa based Songwriter and Event planner. We chat about local (erie pa) happenings , the music scene , and Justin’s future projects. Songwriting , the internet, and childhood shenanigans,  are also discussed.

Howard Glover, filmmaker, owner of Threegloves Production, and co-owner of Hyper Focus discusses with the guys his beginning in California and New York filming skate boarders, how he stays focused as a filmmaker, and upcoming projects.

Today in the studio is Erie musician, comedian, and graphic designer Aaron Forsyth. Aaron and the guys discuss comedy, recording, graphic design, how Aaron overcame his depression, and of course, music. You can find more about Aaron at http://aaronforsyth.com/

Inaugural episode of the podcast features Lyle Taylor as our guest. We talk about recovery and comic books.