The podcast about being punished on tour. Real stories of the trials, tribulations, trouble, and brief triumphs of taking the show on the road.
The Tour Punisher podcast is a must-listen for anyone who misses the experience of touring. As someone who has been on tour, I can attest to the fact that one of the best parts of it is the people you meet along the way and the stories you come back with. The hosts of this podcast do an excellent job capturing the hilarious and sometimes chaotic mood that can only come from being in a van for hours on end, traversing through cornfields in the Midwest. Their stories are relatable and honest, and listening to them feels like reminiscing with old friends.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to bring out laughter. The hosts have a great sense of humor, and their storytelling skills are top-notch. They have a way of making even the most absurd or outrageous situations sound funny and entertaining. As a musician myself, I find these stories to be incredibly relatable, and it's refreshing to hear others share their experiences in such an open and humorous way.
Another great aspect of this podcast is its focus on the Oregon music scene. As a recent transplant, it's nice to hear how things are going back in my home state. The podcast introduces listeners to new bands and offers insights into what it's really like to be on tour. It helps debunk the idea that touring is always fun and easy, showcasing both the highs and lows of life on the road.
While there may not be many negative aspects about this podcast, one possible downside could be that it may not appeal to those who are not familiar with or interested in touring or music-related topics. The humor may also not resonate with everyone, as comedy can be subjective.
In conclusion, The Tour Punisher podcast is a highly enjoyable listening experience for anyone who appreciates amusing anecdotes from the world of touring. The hosts bring a unique perspective and their humor shines through in each episode. Whether you're a musician or simply someone who loves a good laugh, this podcast is definitely worth checking out.
Ryan and Ray sit down and catch up about the podcast with the intention of plugging the new Patreon page, but they end up doing 20 min of bad improv and fucking around instead. VISIT OUR PATREON PAGE: www.patreon.com/thebuildersandthebutchers
The Builders and the Butchers and Autopilot is for Lovers, talk about food poisoning, airport madness and more from their recent tour in Germany!
Ray Mullin who is an OG of running Portland venues including Davy Jones' Locker, Solid State, Satyricon, Mississippi Studios, Revolution Hall and more! Talks about Acid Perdiems, Macaulay Culkin's rider, and what causes "venue paste".... This is Venue Punisher!
Leo London talks with us about clown motels, windows of pain, big cringe energy and being big as a kite.
We have Bud Wilson Jr. from the band Aan, and discuss growing up in rural areas, culture deserts, not having bananas in the van, and crashing with problematic fans of the band.
Help! ( I fucking need it ), Bim Ditson talks about touring with Red Fang, playing dice, awkward border crossing, some politics, and just doing everything DIY.
Maggie May Morris and Adria Ivanitsky from Portland based band Sunbathe, talk about a recent tour with Built to Spill, tour hacks, drag names, pooping in bags, slutty chips, dog paws and of course... punishers.
The Shivas discuss tour hacks, how to advance shows, and times they've felt unsafe.
Jason Sechrist, drummer of Portugal. the Man shares tour stories from being punished to becoming the reluctant punisher.
Noah, Ryan, and Ray check in with each other after months of no tours, and no Tour Punisher. Discussions include sadness, anger, frustration, sadness, and anger. Tour Punisher! the podcast about everyone being punished now apparently...
Jared Mees talks about touring, owning a record label, and robes on this episode of Tour Punisher.
Michael Howard talks about touring solo in a Toyota Corolla with no home to be found. Trying to be "on" all the time vs. sleep on this episode of Tour Punisher!
Shook Twins offer up feelings of panic, and gratitude on this enlightening episode of Tour Punisher.
We are thrilled to have Portland's Funniest Person Mr. Alex Falcone on the podcast! Good shows, punishy shows, and the loneliness of traveling alone.
It's our first episode of season two and we're thrilled to be joined by Collin Hegna of Federale and The Brain Jonestown Massacre. Collin's stories of punishment are sure to shock, awe, and amuse you. Enjoy! We're glad to be back!
We're back! Have your earholes felt a little empty without stories of wrongs and woe from the road? Fear not, Tour Punisher is here with a brand new season of interviews with your favorite artists. Check out this preview, which in classic Tour Punisher fashion, starts out with us rambling about stuff that has nothing to do with being on tour!
Our very first backstage show! We were so incredibly lucky to catch the notorious Murder By Death on their national tour stop in Portland. An episode about touring musicians while they are literally on tour? We couldn't think of a more appropriate way to end our first season! Big thanks to Adam and crew, you can check out their future dates and music at murderbydeath.com
A friend of the band, a friend of the show and a friend to everyone's ears, we were honored to have Adrienne Seely of Autopilot is for Lovers on the show. A staple of the Portland's early-mid aughts music scene, Seely has played with countless numbers of Portland musicians and has lived to tell about it. Enjoy! We've featured some of her tunes in this ep but find more here: autopilotisforlovers.bandcamp.com
On today's ep we interview not just one, not just two, three? Nope! We interview FOUR members of The Domestics! This rowdy bunch of road warriors have seen it all and have plenty to share. Find out more about them and give them a listen at www.the-domestics.com
Today we interview Skull Diver! This sister-act not only impresses with their musicality, but we were all but stunned at their grueling and guffaw-inducing tales of the road. Check out their music and tour info at skulldivermusic.com!
It's our sixth episode of all time and it's a big one! We interviewed The Decemberists! Well, two-fifths of The Decemberists! the extremely talented and hilarious Jenny Conlee and Chris Funk. Visit decemberists.com for their summer tour dates and for more info.
On today's episode we interview two prolific, talented and admittedly profane dudes, Boone Howard and Ryan Neighbors. Both have been steeped in the Pacific Northwest sound for a long long time, playing in projects such as The We Shared Milk, Shepherds of Ontario, Hustle & Drone and Portugal. The Man! You can find Boone's tunes at boonehoward.bandcamp.com and Ryan's at hustleanddrone.com
This week we interview one of the hardest working bands in Oregon. The amazing, the hilarious, DIRTY REVIVAL! Check out all their upcoming tour dates and peep their music at dirtyrevival.com.
We sit down with the band that came up with the idea for the podcast, The Builders & The Butchers. Some of these band members also happen to be hosts/producers of the show... Lazy? Maybe. Convenient? Certainly. Hilarious? You tell us! This is TOUR PUNISHER. You can find out more about The Builders & The Butchers at thebuildersandthebutchers.com
Featuring Bim Ditson of AndAndAnd (andandand.bandcamp.com)!!!
Featuring Jesse Bettis of the band New Move (www.newmoveband.com) and Todd Fadel (founder of the Meow Meow)!!!
Introducing TOUR PUNISHER! The podcast about being punished on tour.
© 2020-2025 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
