Sugarshack Podcast

It's hard to keep these boys wrangled in! Many thanks to Bombargo for joining us for another episode of the Sugarshack Podcast. These guys have been hard at work touring and writing fresh music. Their groovy sound coupled with their humorous personalities make them a band you don't want to miss. Learn more about how they got their start and what some of the greatest achievements are so far.

Some very dear friends of ours return to the Sugarshack for another session and podcast. Coyote Island has come a long way since their debut on our channel back in 2022. Hear all about their growth and direction as a band. We have a great time sharing about the projects we're working on, adventures we've been on together, and more!

Claire Wright has to be one of the chillest artists we've had come through the Shack. Not only does she write incredible music, but she's such a joy to be around. See what we mean in this episode of the Sugarshack Podcast. Bryce and Claire talk about her journey leading up to recording a session, growing up in a mountain biking family, and Claire's helicopter flying skills (seriously!) We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

In this episode of the Sugarshack Podcast, we sit down again for a great conversation with our good friend, Mike Love. If you've never heard of Mike Love and his music, you're certainly missing out. Learn more about our history as friends, Mike's evolution as a musician, and even some crazy stories about his bigfoot encounters. Mike truly embodies love and it comes through in this episode. Give it a listen, give a share, and tell your friends about Mike Love's music!

This is a special episode for us as a crew. We've been longtime fans and friends of Nahko over the years. We've seen the ups and downs and watched how Nahko has stood up to everything that's come his way. In this episode, we recount stories of friendship, discuss dealing with adversity and how to overcome it, and of course, new music! This is a must watch for all fans of Nahko. Kick back and enjoy.

In one of our wildest episodes yet, we sit down with the one and only Andy Frasco. On this rollercoaster of a conversation, we talk about how psychedelics really can help overcome depression, Andy's LA Lakers obsession, how he put his super band together, and so much more! Go check out Andy Frasco and the U.N.'s brand new record, L'Optimist, on all streaming platforms.

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Sugarshack Podcast where we sit down with artists to learn more about their life and journey. In episode 5, we hang with Cap Carter, an Australian singer/songwriter on his first ever US tour. Bryce and Cap talk about the introspective nature of his songs, how Cap blew up on Tiktok gaining over 300,000 followers in a week, and the trick to getting a Kangaroo to stand down. This is a fun conversation with one of our new discovery artists, so give it a listen, share it, and check out Cap Carter on socials and streaming platforms! 

We're back with another episode of the Sugarshack Podcast and this is a fun one! We hang with newly formed psychedelic indie rock band, Trash Panda, to learn about how they got their start. You'll hear about their writing style, how curious racoons helped name their band, and why some band mates got kicked out of school for smoking weed. We strongly encourage you to give Trash Panda a follow, share this episode, and listen to their new tunes… you won't be disappointed! 

In this episode of the Sugarshack Podcast, we sit down with the legendary artist, Shwayze and talk about how he started writing music, his Billboard hit songs like ‘Buzzin', and what he's working on now. We're long time fans of Shawyze and it was a dream come true to see him create magic at the Shack. Kick back and enjoy this conversation with one of the greats in the music scene!

In episode 2 of season 2 Eddie and Bryce have a great time with The Ries Brothers, a reggae/rock duo from St. Petersburg, FL. There's a ton of fun packed into this conversation. We discuss how the boys got their start opening up for bands like Chicago and REO Speedwagon in high school, their journey as brothers in a band, working with family, and playing baseball on their off days. If you're not a fan yet, this episode will definitely make you one.

We're back with another great conversation from season 2 of the Sugarshack Podcast with a very special guest and close friend, Nathan Aurora of Iya Terra. In this episode we discuss the birth of Iya Terra, how Nate's clothing brand is influencing the bands career, and the story behind an unreleased song he wrote for his newborn child. If you're a fan of Iya Terra, then you're going to love this episode.

There's no better way to kick off Season 2 of the Sugarshack Podcast than with the multi-talented singer, rapper, and songwriter, Wax! We all became instant buds and discovered we had so much in common. Wax, and his brother Herbal T have been crushing it for years, with a YouTube following of over 383,000 subscribers. This episode has a ton of gold and some entertaining conversations along the way. Give Wax and his crew a follow on socials and Spotify!

We're back at Reggae Rise Up in St. Pete, FL with new friends and Florida locals, Brothers Within. These dudes became instant homies over the weekend and we had a great time getting to know them. On this episode, we discuss the band's new full length album, Berine's Guinness World Record for ball spinning, and we even get to see Luna, the band's dog strum a little guitar. Head over to our channel to check out their session from the festival and be sure to follow them on socials.

We're back with another installment from our Pop-Up Podcast series at Reggae Rise Up in St. Pete, FL with new friends Dry Reef. Friends of Little Stranger and local Philly boys, these guys put on an epic performance during their session. With a genre bending style rooted in modern Reggae and jam, Dry Reef has a unique sound in the scene. Learn more about them in this quick conversation and check out their debut session on our YouTube channel.

We sat down with Kyle Smith after an amazing set at our Reggae Rise Up Pop-Up Stage. We dive into life on the road for Kyle and the band, and they made an epic dash from Charleston, SC, to St. Pete, FL, to make it for their last minute set with us.

Our good friend, Drew McManus, founder of Satsang, joins the Reggae Rise Up Pop-Up Stage for another episode of our Sugarshack Podcast. Drew goes way back with the crew and we've got a lot of love for him. In this episode, we talk about his epiphany moment on the top of a mountain in Nepal, his love for combat sports, and his overall songwriting approach. This is a great conversation that any fan of Satsang will enjoy, so check it out and give it a share!

In this episode, we're back at Reggae Rise Up in St. Pete, FL for our pop up podcast with Roots of Creation. We sit down to talk to Brad and some his homies to talk about the origin of their band, the success of their 'Grateful Dub' projects, and more! These guys are staples in the modern American reggae community, go check out their music and share this episode!

We're back with some of our dear friends, Artikal Sound System. This band continues to surprise us with their creative writing, electric live shows, and positivity. Catch the latest updates on where the band is headed sonically, what they've been getting themselves into, and how they overcome the challenges of tour life. Our love for Artikal Sound System continues to grow and we hope that you come to love them just as much as we do!

We're dropping a special episode this week with a couple of the homies from Common Kings. If you're in the Reggae music scene, then you know that these guys are on fire right now. In this episode, we chat about how the first Common Kings record to ever release was nominated for a Grammy, how to overcome the growing pains of becoming a bigger band, and some fun Q and A's from fans. Be on the lookout for new Common Kings music and catch them in a city near you when they're on tour!

The boys are back! Our long time friends, John and Kevin sit down to give us an update on what they've been up to since the last time we got to hang with them at the Shack. Of course, things had to get weird with some of our off the wall topics. If you're a Little Stranger fan, then this podcast episode is a must listen. Get ready to be thoroughly entertained by this dynamic duo.

We sit down with Mihali and Nathan Feinstein of Iya Terra. They dive into how they met, their love for guitars, how Mihali's latest album came together between them and EN Young, and Crossed Heart Clothing. Tune in for a pop-up pod with two Sugarshack vets hosted by Bryce Ivie.

In this episode of the Sugarshack Podcast, we sit down with new friends Mo Lowda & the Humble. We immediately fell in love with their sound and hearing it come to life on the Sugarshack deck did not disappoint. Afterwards, we sat down to talk about how the band got their start, what influences them, and what their first impressions of Sugarshack were. Go give Mo Lowda & the Humble a follow and check out their live and electric concerts if you get the chance!

We had such a great time catching up with Beebs in San Diego, CA at Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival. We talk about learning permaculture and how it connects to our well-being in a fast paced culture, why Beebs has started doing “no phone shows,” and what kind of spirit animals we are. Entertaining and fun as always, make sure to give Beebs a follow and stay up to date with her music journey.

We're back at Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival! This time sitting down with our new friend, Josh Murphy, who introduced us to his unique project called The Kaleidoscope Kid. With a unique songwriting approach and a multi-genre sound, Josh shares about how living off grid has influenced his writing style and the story behind his song, Mrs. Sinclair. For a fresh sound, check out Joshs' Sugarshack Pop-Up Session and give him a follow on social media.

In this episode of the Sugarshack Podcast, we get to hang with our long time friend, Kat Hall at Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival. Kat is a Florida native who started her journey by interning with us at Sugarshack years ago! Since then, Kat has moved to San Diego, CA and leveled up her music career. Kat Hall has a contagious presence and killer live shows. If you're in her area, go check her out live and follow her on social media to stay up to date.

Some of our great friends stopped by for another killer session at Sugarshack. Afterwards, we had the opportunity to sit down with Brandon H of Bumpin Uglies to talk about their new record, Pacific Dub, the stories behind some of their new songs, and what it's like being a musician on the road and in the modern reggae music scene. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did and be sure to check out all the new stuff that Bumpin' Uglies are up to!

We're back at Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival with another San Diego based artist, Keni Can Fly. In this episode, Keni and his friend/producer, Matteo, sit down to talk about their unique take on hip hop and how important it is to have a deep support system when you're an independent artist. Stay up to date with Keni and his crew on social media and don't miss out on seeing them perform live if you're in the area!

While at Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival out in San Diego, we got to sit down with local favorites, Daring Greatly. They brought the heat to their session and felt like friends right away. In this episode, we talk briefly about how the members have been friends since elementary school and how they got their band name. Go give Daring Greatly a follow and welcome them to the Sugarshack Family!

We're back with another episode of Sugarshack Podcast and longtime friends Hirie came to hang out for another incredible session. Trish, Jamie, Beja, and Goji talk about navigating family dynamics, how Hirie formed as a band, and the meaning behind some of the songs off their new record, Mood Swing. Learn more about the Hirie Family and what makes them such an incredible band.

We're kicking off a round of pop-up podcasts from our time at Wonderfront Music Festival with some Nashville country boys! Myron Elkins and his band are gaining momentum in their scene and we were excited to get some time to chat with them. In this episode, we talk about the evolution of their stripped down sad songs to funky country rock. Give Myron Elkins a follow on his social media pages and check out his tune “Hands to Myself.”

Welcome to the Sugarshack Family, Joey Harkum! Joey and his crew came through for their first session and we took some time to sit down and get to know them better. Joey Harkum has been a part of the modern reggae scene for quite some time and making this happen was a bucket list item for him. In this episode, hear about Joey's journey from his band Pasadena to his solo project, making it in the Baltimore reggae scene, and more.

We sit down with a musical legend in this episode of the Sugarshack Podcast. Mihali is one of the most unique artists we've had a chance to hang out with. If you're a fan of Mihali's solo project and his band Twiddle, you're going to love all the history he shares. On top of that, we spend time chatting about his musical influences, stories from the road, and where he's headed as an artist.

This episode goes off the rails with Moi of Tomorrows Bad Seeds and Dan Kelly of Fortunate Youth. These long-time friends reminisce on their crazy stories from touring, how Tomorrow's Bad Seeds actually started as a graffiti crew, and more. This was a special one, reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. We think you're going to enjoy this one as much as we did!

It's a Sugarshack Family reunion with the boys of Ballyhoo! The last time our friends were at the Shack was in 2014, when our channel was just starting out. Since then, so much has changed but our friendships with these dudes has only gotten stronger. Check out this hilarious episode where we talk about what the band is up to, what they're excited about, and how they manage personal life challenges in the music scene. Be sure to check them out on socials and share this episode with your friends!

If you haven't listened to Coyote Island yet, you're seriously missing out. Not only are they great musicians, they're also pretty rad people. Get to know some of the members of Coyote Island, Mike and Amir, in this episode. These guys have become homies right off the bat, we think the scene is going to eat them up. Check out their music and see for yourself!

We had a great time hanging out with Micah Pueschel and Micah Brown of Iration on the Sugarshack Stage at Reggae Rise Up St Petersburg, FL. The guys open up about their early days of playing music, learning the ropes of touring with Pepper, dabbling in the NFT game, and what a typical day in the life of a rockstar looks like for them. Thanks for chattin' with us guys! Can't wait to have you at the Shack.

In this week's podcast drop, we sit down with Brandon from Bumpin' Uglies, a long time homie of Sugarshack, to catch up at Reggae Rise Up 2022. We talk about the band's history, what it takes to be a full time musician, and why Brandon decided to kick booze out of his life. We've got mad respect for Brandon and his crew, so give Bumpin' Uglies a listen and check them out on social media.

Back at our Reggae Rise Up Pop-Up Podcast, we sat down with another reggae legend, Eli Mac. Coming all the way from Hawaii, Eli and Bryce talk about how she got started in her music career by placing top 10 on American Idol, some of her top musical influences, and how she pursued her passion for creating music even when times were tough. Eli is such a vibe and all around down to earth person to hang with. She's working on a full length album now, so make sure to stay updated with her online.

We had the chance to do an impromptu podcast episode with Anuhea at Reggae Rise Up 2022. After hearing her heart for mental health and the role music plays in it, we had to get some time together! Learn more about how Anuhea integrates music into her emotional health and her podcast, Just Keep Jamming.

After several years of touring around the world, Big Mountain finally returns to the U.S and we had the chance to sit down with some of their team to get a life and music update from them. This episode is packed with so many great stories, insights, and history. If you're a music buff like us, you're going to love every moment of our conversation with Big Mountain.

On this episode, we're chillin with one of our local homies, Matt Walden, who is making moves with his music career. Matt talks about his Twitch community and how they funded his current tour. Not to mention, our very own Alex Casement produces all of Matt's music!

We've got a fun convo coming at ya from Reggae Rise Up 2022 in Saint Petersburg, Florida. We had a blast sitting down with Carter Reeves, a beast of a musician and artist. His new project, Surfer Girl, is already blowing up in the scene and we're stoked to see where it goes. In this episode, we talk about how Carter's journey as a musician started, the importance of having a vision to stay focused, and what the future holds for himself and his crew.

We're kicking off a fresh set of Reggae Rise Up Pop-Up Podcasts with our great friend, Skyer Hunt over at Trulieve. Skyler is the National Community Outreach Manager and we love working alongside her team. Skyer joins us in this episode to talk about our brand partnership, the importance of educating our community on the health benefits of cannabis, and what Trulieve is doing to normalize cannabis culture in our state. Both Sugarshack and Trulieve share a passion in seeing the mainstream perception of cannabis positively change and we think this is an important conversation to have! Sugarshack and Trulieve brand partnership Talk about the first ever Sugarshack pre-roll! First time for Trulieve as well The importance of educating our community on the health benefits of cannabis Tru Stories - testimonies Expungement Clinics - free of charge, to help people who are eligible to clear their record from cannabis related charges. How using cannabis paired with other positive changes can lead to a healthier lifestyle

Bryce and Will sit down for a loaded conversation about the challenges of being a full time musician and new parent, how music can be healing, and how tapping into our emotions can create beautiful songs. Will has been a long time friend of Sugarshack and we couldn't be more excited to share this with you.

We're back with another inside look at some of the people that make up the Sugarshack team. Our guests this week, Dave and Chino, have critical roles and are responsible for so much of our recent growth. From sponsorship relations through Dave to data analytics and numbers with Chino, these guys keep us on our toes and are invaluable to our team as a whole. We think you'll fall in love with them the same way we have.

We're sitting down with Alex & Barrett, the audio engineers behind the legendary Sugarshack sound. We dig into the stories that led both of these guys to where they are now and learn a lot along the way. Not only that, but we answer some really important questions like: do you guys drink on the job?!

Bryce sits down with South Florida's very own Artikal Sound System and things get REAL quickly. In this episode Chris (guitarist) and Logan (singer) give us some unique insight into the formation of the band, the “not so glamorous” side of being a touring musician and their long standing history with Sugarshack. You'll laugh, you'll cry and by the end of the episode… you may even quit your job. So sit back, relax and enjoy this epic conversation with Artikal Sound System.

In our final episode from our Reggae Rise Up 2021 series, we're straight kickin it with the homies of Fortunate Youth. They recently put out a new album that you've got to check out if you haven't yet. And not to mention they currently hold the record for most viewed video on the Sugarshack Channel! (13 million plays!) Show some love in the comments section for Fortunate Youth and share this episode with friends!

The convo gets wild with the boys from Katastro! We had a great time getting to know these guys and love their eclectic sound. Be sure to check out their very own podcast and be on the lookout for their sessions to drop in the future!

Ayeee! We're back for another episode of the Sugarshack Podcast that was recorded live from Reggae Rise Up 2021. This time, we're hanging out with our long time friends, Ballyhoo! These guys have believed in Sugarshack from the very beginning and we couldn't be more proud of what they're up to.

We're sitting down with the big dogs themselves, Adam (last name) and Ben (last name), two directors from the Reggae Rise Up Team. We get a chance to chat about the early years of Rise Up, how it's evolving, and what it's becoming. There are some powerful insights and fun facts that help us see just how special the Reggae Rise Up (insta handle) family is. Quote from Adam: “What we're seeing is the coming of an entire scene.”