The MAPS Podcast

This is the end of Season 1 of The MAPS Podcast! Thank you to all of our awesome guests and thank you to everyone that listened to the episodes! We will return for Season 2 in a few months! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

On this episode of the podcast, Shane and Michael sit down with the wild and crazy dudes from the rock band Them Evils. The band is made up of Jordan Griffin (vocals/guitar), Jake Massanari (bass) and David Delaney (drums). Originally hailing from Las Vegas, Jordan and Jake chose to move to sunny Huntington Beach where they met David and solidified the band's structure. On the podcast, Them Evils discuss their origin with Michael and MAPS Studios as well as their journey of ups and downs in the band's career. They definitely have some stories that classify them as one of the most radical rock bands in Orange County (one word...butt-chug). They'll be performing at the Wayfarer in Costa Mesa on July 31st with Big Monsta, Scarrlett Kenny and Porcelain Hill. You can follow the band on social media @themevils or check out their website themevils.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

Oooo weee!!! What a fun and hilarious episode with the wonderful, passionate and talented human being, Jimmy Hua. If you weren't already aware, Jimmy and Michael play together in a band called Big Monsta with Adrian Sanchez on bass. Jimmy is the frontman, guitarist, singer and songwriter for the group. They are getting very close to releasing their full-length, self-titled album which they've been working very hard on! You can follow them on Instagram @bigmonstaband or at bigmonstaband.com. The band will be releasing their new album on Jimmy's brand new record label called Lady Brown Records which you can follow @ladybrownrecords. They'll be playing at the Wayfarer on July 31st, 2021 with Them Evils and Scarlett Kenny! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

After taking a little break, Shane and Michael sit and chat with one of the MAPS family producers, Ryan Athey. Ryan owes and operates Dire Audio out of surf city, Huntington Beach, California. The discussion gets off to a great start with talking about Ryan's lovely, sexy attire. If you'd like to see it for yourself, check out our Instagram page @recordatmaps. Ryan and Michael went to the same high school in HB but only really got to knowing each other after they both graduated. With the help of the wild man, Max Karon, their world's came together. The trio talks about the separation between LA recording and OC recording and what it takes to start moving from the bedroom to a proper studio. One word of advice, if you ever work in the studio with Mr. Athey...make sure you know how to properly wrap XLR cables. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

On this wild and crazy episode, Shane and Michael sit and chat with Jake, Luke and Rob, the bandmates in Of Limbo. These dudes are hilarious and definitely brought the good times with them!. Jake and Luke Davies are American/Australian brothers that started the band a few years back. Jake is the singer and frontman that occasionally plays rhythm guitar and Luke plays lead guitar. Rob Graveley joined the band within the past couple years on bass and vocal harmonies. Be forewarned: this episode has some language or quite a bit of language. However, if that doesn't scare you away, it's an absolute blast listening to these three dudes battle and wrestle the conversation. All three bandmates have a few insane stories that they share with Shane and Michael and it's amazing that no one fell out of their chairs from laughing so hard! And the end of the episode you can listen to the band's brand new single "Get On It" and please check them out on Instagram through their handle @oflimbo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

In this episode of The MAPS Podcast, Shane and Michael sit down with John Hampton of Hampton Productions. John is a great dude with a great history initially starting in the skateboard world. Through hanging with dudes of Stone Temple Pilot---yes, STP---John was asked to help work for a company called Birdhouse Skateboards which is owned by none other, Tony Hawk! After Hampton left the Skateboarding world, he decided he really wanted to focus on promoting events, but more specifically, concert events and thus he created Hampton Productions. John goes into more detail about the music scene in Orange County and coming out of the rough year that was 2020. Overall, such an inspiring dude like always like to support community and encourage good times! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

This might just be our silliest episode yet when Shane and Michael sit down with Ian Bailey of Gardeners Logic. There are moments when the trio talk about very important things and there are moments when the trio talk about basically nothing...Some of those poignant moments include: the discussion of music in 2021, the discussion of songwriting...hmmm...there should be some other important areas of CONTENT...Well, either way, you're going to either thoroughly enjoy this episode like the guys did, or you might be very, very grossly upset and offended. Choose your adventure!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

In this episode, Shane and Michael chat with OC producer, Jon O'Brien. Jon is an all-around wonderful human being that owns and operates his own studio called The Music Box Studios. He is currently in the process of building at his new location and discusses that on this episode. He also discusses working with Young the Giant before and during their coming to fame as well as working with some of the members in a current project. Overall, great dude with a great outlook on life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

On this episode, Shane and Michael talk to the amazing Vance Powell! Vance is a 6-time Grammy winner and such a cool freaking dude! He's definitely got some fantastic stories. You are really going to enjoy this one! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

On this episode of The MAPS Podcast, Shane and Michael chat with two lovable MAPS producers, Jesse Pridmore and Paul Rhoda who own and operate Monolith Recording Studios. The gentlemen discuss what it's like operating as a duo production team and all the trials and tribulations of the process. We begin the discussion of "Recording Nightmares" as well as "Live Sound Nightmares". Also, a definitive argument over which is better : Logic or Pro Tools? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

In Part 2, Shane and Michael discuss politics and more bullshit with Jordy the Blond. Oh boy.... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

Shane and Michael sit down and chat with the very talented and hardworking Jordan Sommer. His newest artistic endeavor is called Jordy the Blond. In the first part of this 2 part episode the guys discuss Jordan's beginnings growing up in near Utica, NY. Some "explosive" things happen during the podcast as well as the premiere of Jordy the Blond's first single "Tension". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

Shane and Michael; sit down with graphic designer, Chris Setchell. They discuss Chris and Michael's history and the origins of the MAPS logo. Through Chris' journey, we get to the creation of Live Aboard; the unique musical experience on the sea! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

Man! These two Irish Catholic brothers are a hilarious half of the band Bristol to Memory. Rory and Kealan sat down with Shane and Michael to guide us through their musical beginnings and through some of their captivating paranormal experiences! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

We continue our hilarious conversation with Craig Broomba of FIlmspeed! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

On this episode, Shane and Mike sat down with the extremely talented and entertaining, Craig Broomba. Craig is the frontman of a radical rock band called Filmspeed. The band also hosts their own podcast called "Consistently Off". Craig tells us his journey of growing up in Michigan with his bandmate Nick Stout and their decision to move out west to push forward with their musical careers. We also examine the state of music today and where we might see it going forward. We had so much fun talking that we decided to turn this episode into a 2-parter! So stay tuned for part 2! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

Shaka Mahalo! Welcome to the first episode of The MAPS Podcast! Shane and Mike each discuss their riveting stories of their musical beginnings to the exciting culmination of creating this podcast! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support