Podcasts about Ernie Ball

Luke Bentham - The Dirty Nil I caught Luke spreading the word of Rock n Roll after his band finished soundcheck (on tour now in America). We get into his band the Dirty Nil and what they do and how they do it. There's also a healthy amount of talk about, Les Paul guitars, gear, songwriting and the magic and mystery of performing for an audience. The Dirty Nil - New album “The Lash” Out July 25 Tour dates and more at https://www.thedirtynil.com/ --- Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 844-923-0900 http://Linker.ee/mikeherrerapodcast Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

This week! -Grill me baby -Bouncing Souls hang out -My Goldfinger trip to Canada -MxPx back in Quebec this October -Mega Successful Pxers -We need more MxPx Punk in Professional Sports   Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 844-923-0900 --- http://Linker.ee/mikeherrerapodcast Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Music Monday Consideration 563 A fresh batch of submissions ⸻ 1. Nowhere Fast (Louisville, KY) “Organized Sound” – submitted by Seth Robinson   2. Early Mourning feat. Depraved Horror & Avian Theory (Nashville) Cover of “She Took Him To The Lake” – submitted by Chad Sheppard   3. XXsmile (Québec, Canada) “Horror Movies” – “Shitty pop punk at its finest” from JF Trepanier   4. Low Standards, High Fives (Italy) “Sink or Swim” – from the upcoming full-length Everything Ends – submitted by Ame Ray   5. The Elephant March (NW Indiana) “On Top” – album drops 4/20/25. Longtime punk roots and Midwest representation   6. Inspection 12 (Jacksonville, FL) “You Can Call Me Al” (Rock Version) – legendary Fat Wreck-era band, now on People of Punk Rock Records – submitted by Tim Grisnik   7. NiTEWAKE (Columbus, OH) “Going It Alone” – solo project by Attack Attack!'s Nick White   8. Dead Churches (Vancouver, Canada) “Royal Blue” – gritty punk rock n' roll – submitted by Eric Kyle   9. Nate Parrish (Bakersfield, CA) “Small” – heartfelt ballad with mountain-sized introspection   10. The Weigh Down “Marilyn” – new punk video from Josh Gibson's band   11. Fear The Lions (San Diego, CA) “Double Minded” – recorded at The Blasting Room – submitted by Chris Miller   12. Lost Planet Airmen (Winnipeg, MB) “Forgotten Son” – new single from Taylor Stephenson   13. Justin Nine (Mesa, AZ) “Crumbling” – acoustic punk storytelling from a Mesa barroom vet   14. A Bogus Journey (Texas) “12 AM” – about mental health struggles – submitted by Santos Lopez   15. AIM TO STRIKE! (San Antonio, TX) “The Corpse” – heavy and melodic punk from Albert Contreras   16. I Like Snaps “I THINK WE HAVE A HIT ON OUR HANDS” – emo-rock ballad about authenticity and anxiety   17. The Lucky Eejits (Oakland, CA) “So Far So Good” – just announced for Punk in the Park SF – submitted by Casey D.P. FitzPatrick   18. First Natural (Phoenix/NC) “The Sheriff” – from their upcoming “Best Of” album – submitted by Philip Trapp   19. The Paradox “Do Me Like That” – rising band, submitted by Joseph Birch MxPx TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 844-923-0900 --- http://Linker.ee/mikeherrerapodcast Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

562 Blag Dhalia The Dwarves frontman is back on the pod bringing us the vim and vigor. -The early story of how the Dwarves came to be from the midwest to the Westcoast and the Pacific Northwest and along the way getting banned from CNGB's in New York City for life. -New vinyl release. Sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows - Nirvana Nevermind cover edition. And much more!   Find Blag and The Dwarves on Socials: Dwarves Website: http://www.thedwarves.com Blag Dahlia Website: http://www.blagdahlia.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheDwarves TW: https://twitter.com/thedwarvesband IG: https://www.instagram.com/blag_dahlia IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedwarves MxPx TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 844-923-0900 --- http://Linker.ee/mikeherrerapodcast Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Mike Herrera Podcast One Zero Zero out now! Behind the music new song edition Touring Songwriting at the very beginning Vs how I do it now Deluxe Edition Boos MXPX vs Australia - How our many plans have been foiled Podcast update and direction Endorsements and more MxPx TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 844-923-0900 --- http://Linker.ee/mikeherrerapodcast Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

560 Wired and Inspired Who's the best Handyman in the band? Band Social Dynamics, Secret Photo Shoots and Practicing Poverty MxPx TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 --- http://Linker.ee/mikeherrerapodcast Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

#559 Practicing Outdoors and Movie Scores  -Practice in the Outdoors and other tactics -Scoring movies -Rained Out MXPX  in Québec with The Ataris on -Friday October 24 Québec City at Théâtre Capitole -Saturday October 25 in Montréal at MTELUS! Tickets On Sale Now! https://ffm.live/mxpxquebec.bio -From Cecilia Blomdahl I live on Svalbard, an island close to the North Pole! Swedish

#558 Softails and Voicemails -My first motorcycle -Advice for success -My vocal warmup routine -A caller presents to us, the Punk Rawk Foundation -PxPX perks and live streaming -Influence, religion and propaganda -MXPX News! -Waco Storm Weather And more   MXPX News today.. stay tuned for that.. subscribe to MXPX on socials.. And YouTube. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Firestone Walker Brewing Company's CMO says connected TV has made it easier to reach its sports-loving customers. Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio.Damian (00:01):I'm Damian Fowler.Ilyse (00:02):And I'm Ilyse Liffreing.Damian (00:03):This week we're really excited to talk with Dustin Hinz, the Chief marketing officer of Firestone Walker Brewing the craft brewery based in California.Ilyse (00:12):Dustin has been the chief marketer at Firestone for almost six years. He's an award-winning marketer who knows how to build a culturally relevant brand.Damian (00:21):Also, he's a musician and he helped build Guitar Center into that powerhouse brand It is today. He worked there for 17 years and you can ask any guitarist about Guitar Center and its Importance. And then he was an Ernie Ball music man, which is famous for its guitar strings, which I love. I'm curious though, Ilyse, do you play the guitar?Ilyse (00:40):I wish, but Okay. Damian, we're here to talk beer and how to market it in a crowded marketplace. So let's begin. So Dustin, can you tell us a little bit about Firestone and the brand 805? It seems it really has a West Coast vibe just like me. I'm from the West coast so I can see that. I feel it.Dustin (01:04):Firestone Walker is the culmination of David Walker and Adam Firestone's love for beer. And they met back in the nineties when David fell in love with Adam's sister and there's great stories about that. And then they found they had this mutual love for beer and the central coast of California. David being an expat in British and Adam being a Californian, they founded this amazing brewery on the central coast and really focused on just a few craft beers. DBA was their first beer and then Union Jack and there was a lot of craft was sort of an early movement. And then back in 2012 they stumbled upon this idea of 8 0 5 and 8 0 5 is the area code for the big swath of the Central coast, a big piece of California all the way down to Ventura County where actually I grew up. We like to say that the goal of 8 0 5 is to be the most globally recognized, regionally available beer in the world.Ilyse (02:03):Very cool. But there are a lot of beers out there, even craft beers. What would you say is the point of differentiation? Is it the taste? Is it the West coast vibes? What would you say?Dustin (02:15):I think the biggest point of differentiation in beer is the brand position. Obviously great brand position and great marketing is not going to solve a lousy product, so you got to have amazing product and we're trying to focus on being odds of the evens and really investing in our own legend and trying to stand for something and be the alternative choice. And thankfully beer is so big and there's so much opportunity that you can carve out a pretty nice size of the pie for yourself if you want to focus on being the alternative premium choice.Damian (02:43):One of things that you just said about the importance of marketing and how marketing can drive the business seems key to this. Is there anything that you could point us to that you'd say, this was the moment where I created brand awareness above and beyond or something like that?Dustin (03:05):The first one with the traditional 8 0 5, the black can I was very lucky to inherit five and a half years ago a slogan called Properly Chill and Properly Chill sort of was the slogan for this idea that life on the central coast was a little different, right? And what we did last year and then going into this year, and I believe that this is going to come out right around this new campaign is going to drop, is this idea telling the story of our brand through the lens of our customer. We have this amazing roster of ambassadors, we call them Authentico and eight oh five Authentico and Professional surfers, motocross Riders, boxers, MMA, fighters, artists, tattoo artists, you name it, it spans the spectrum. There's over 50 of them and they kind of cover every single different customer group that we believe the brand represents and we tell the story of that brand through those consumers or through those athletes.(04:06):And then a couple other examples were what we did was Summer of Cervesa when we launched the extension of 8 0 5, the first extension after 10 years, which was a Mexican lagger themed version of 8 0 5 with a little bit of lime in it. And the idea at the time was when you were looking at the marketplace, Mexican laggers were really on the rise. Corona obviously as an incredible background. Modelo has now at this point become the number one brand in the US surpassing Bud Light and Consumers were definitely reaching for this idea of sort of an escapism beer. So when we launched the campaign with summer survey, so we realized that we had to do something to stand out and create some differentiation between 8 0 5 blonde and 8 0 5. And so the 8 0 5 cervesa campaign was the first time we ever showed the product in color. 8 0 5 has been black and white since its inception in 2012. And with 8 0 5 Cervesa was the first time we ever put the product in color in the advertising. And it was a game changer. I mean, we sales went from moderately successful to up 20% pretty consistently because we were able to create that differentiation in the idea that Cervesa was a light and refreshing product.Damian (05:24):Wow, I love that just by adding color. But it is interesting that you started out in black and white as a kind of campaign. Why black and white?Dustin (05:32):I think they realized they needed to do something different to stand out back then. And trust me, it is a conversation pretty regularly when we're working on new ideas of, there is a lot of consternation around the idea of how do we maintain the brand identity and not stray from it because we want to be timeless, not timely. So we're very, very focused on, hey, every decision we make is going to have an impact a decade from now, two decades from now. Because the greatest brands in beer are multi-generational.Ilyse (06:02):Totally. And I know we talked about this earlier because it can be really difficult to market alcohol products, especially on platforms like social media where there are age roadblocks. What are the channels that you decided to lean into for these campaigns and are there any that you're experimenting with now?Dustin (06:24):I'd say at-home is a good third of our total media investment and then a big shift to TV about two years ago. And with connected TV platforms continuing to become more robust, it's made it a hell of a lot easier for us to get more geo-targeted because I think that spray and prey doesn't work when you're a regional brand and you want to get really focused on zip codes and you want to try to drive measurement. And so connected TV has been huge for us and whether that's through our partnerships with the World Surf League or we're just doing a sports our brand, what we know though is that from all of our consumer data is that a huge percentage of our customers are sports fans. They watch a lot of football, they watch a lot of baseball. So what we do is we take our brand to those channels and through partnerships like ESPN, we've been able to really connect with consumers and drive some really nice measurable lift for the brand. You're watching a sports game and you're going to see beer brand X or insurance brand X with an athlete for that sport. And then you see our spot, which might have a bull rider in it or a surfer or a motocross rider, and it just stands outIlyse (07:33):With your brands embrace of sports and kind of that measurement piece of CTV, you must love that more live sports are coming into the connected TV space.Dustin (07:47):I think the beneficiaries of this sort of democratization of content and it's making things more competitive. So as you see the Disney Network, Hulu, ESPN, or you go to YouTube TV and some of the other platforms that are continuing to open up, it makes it really easy to be competitive in the space or to at least have a voice. I think our team's been really good at identifying those opportunities, proving the efficacy of those investments so that we can continue to do them.Damian (08:15):You hinted at something about the seasonality of marketing and I'm kind of interested in that as a marketer of beer and I guess in lots of ways, as you said, you're kind of marketing lifestyle, you have associations with surfers and athletes and the summer. I'm curious how often you think about the need to refresh campaigns and how do you keep them relevant to the culture cultural moment?Dustin (08:42):Yeah, great question. You definitely have to, in beer, especially with the retail partners, you need to be seasonal. I spent the first 20 years of my career on the music side as a retailer, so I know what retailers want. They're going to want, Hey, it's Memorial Day, I'm going to have a display in my store for a week and a half, two weeks. It better fit the theme of Memorial Day. Now how you do that, you can do that without just stars and stripes. There's other ways to do that, but the I idea of escapism and patriotism to a degree, but when you look at the retail calendar, there are a myriad, there's like 16 major temples that you have to win. So our team is definitely working to make sure that we're taking the overall thematic of our brand and pulling that down into those temples.(09:33):And that fits the larger brand story because obviously you don't want to have 16 different TV spots throughout the year. So we'll have several different campaigns throughout the year, but then those drop down into Cinco de Mayo or Day of the Dead or 4th of July. So you have to, depending on the channel that we're in, yeah, some stuff has to be far more granular to make sure that it's serving the need of that retailer or the desire of that retailer, and as well as making sure that we're still maintaining the brand identity that we want to have. While everybody else does Super Bowl and does football, we're doing the World Surf League pipeline, which is the Super Bowl of surf, so is the official beer of the WSL when everyone's doing Super Bowl, we're doing surfing.Damian (10:10):Now, Dustin listeners can't see this, but I know behind you you've got some fantastic vintage guitars there, which I wanted. I know that you are a musician and before you worked at 8 0 5, you worked as a marketer in the music industry, including for Ernie Ball, music Man and Guitar Center. And I'm kind of interested in the kind of synergies that you might have found there between marketing to musicians and the kind of now the position you're in now marketing beer.Dustin (10:42):It's really sort of a story of serendipity. I got my first guitar when I was 14 years old and it sort of changed my life. Music just bordered became this obsession and it's what I wanted to do, started a band and typical story, didn't go to college, was like college, I'm going to be in a band, mom, what are you talking about? So I begged her at the time she was working, she was the executive assistant to the CEO O of Guitar Center back in the nineties when they were still a small company. And I said, Hey, just give me a job in the mail room or something, and so just give me the summer. Let me prove to you that my band can be in great before I have to go to college. And so she got me a job in the mail room and said, three months, that's it. And three months turned into 18 years.(11:35):I worked my way up to vice president and that typical age old story. But what I found really early on when I got there was, and I remember there was a moment, I was there a couple of months working in the mail room, excited in the mail room is right next to the marketing department and there was a great VP of marketing. It was Mike. I still talk to him to this day, 20 something years later. He always says, his joke is, you're the best hire I ever made. But I remember looking at the marketing materials and saying to the guys like, Hey, we're not marketing to, I'm the customer. Why don't you talk to me? We should change the way that we talk to the customers because this doesn't make sense. I'm the customer, I don't want to read this. So I pitched him some ideas and he's like, yeah, that's a great idea. You want a job in marketing?(12:18):And I went from $4 and 50 cents an hour to $9 an hour. I thought it was rich. I'm 18 years old. And I started that journey. And I think what I realized really early on, and what was great about Guitar Center was that our mission was to mint new customers. We realized early on through a great visionary, CEO, we had Marty Albertson was that we had to make sure that we were creating musicians. There wasn't a lot of 'em. When you think about the population of the world, it think it's like 2% our musicians. So if you want to continue to sell guitars and you want to continue to sell instruments, you've got to inspire people to want to play music. So our mission became taking this great feeling and propelling that and perpetuating it to get more people excited about it. And we became a platform for artists and creating, over the course of my 20 years, I got to create TV shows and write documentaries and make slashes documentary.(13:09):I got to things that you would only dream of when you were a kid to make art with other artists that inspired the world. And I think the common thread through all of that was that great marketing, great brands stand for something clear and enduring. I'm very, very lucky that as a songwriter and a musician early on, that I found this extension of that creative process to sort of keep me inspired. I mean marketing in a lot of ways, your writers, your songwriters, your creatives, and you get to do that while also tackling, for me at least the necessary evil of lift analysis, analytics andDamian (13:46):Some of those things that come with the business. Our musicians have to be marketers these days anyway. Right.Ilyse (13:50):That's very true. And that 2%, we at least have two in our miss because Damian's a musician as well. But yeah, it's so interesting that you talk about that area of the population and in some ways it's almost harder to reach those very niche communities.Dustin (14:09):Yeah, there's that great quote. I don't know if it came from Nike, it was probably Nike, but what's that speak to the core loud enough that everyone else can hear? I mean, I think that's been a mission of music. I mean, remember the indie movement or the punk movement, it was like everybody didn't want to be mainstream, and it was just like, do this thing, own your audience. And then what happens is the cool thing, everybody wants to sit at the cool table. Everybody wants to be a part of the movement, but you can't market to the people that want to be in the movement. You have to market to the people who have started the movement, and then what happens is then you can maintain some credibility.Damian (14:40):I'm just curious to get your high level perspective on what do you think needs to change in the ad marketplace today, which as we all know, is very much digital programmatic.Dustin (14:52):I think product placement right now, especially on podcasts, is just incredibly oversaturated. And I understand that when you've got a major budget and you're moving money around and you're trying to do everything you can to drive eyeballs, but I have this conversation all the time with the agency. I'm not interested in the most amount of eyeballs. I want the right ones. And when I look at a podcast and I just see energy drinks on tables and then right behind it, I see a Starbucks cup and the cans aren't open, I just think there's too much of that going on. To me, there's not real connections. So I think one of the things for me that's just unfortunate is because of the amount of money and the amount of ad money that's available and it's all moving from different platforms, is that sort of approach has created, I think a really high level of high bar for entry into some of these categories.(15:40):The expectations of money that are tied to some of these opportunities are so overblown. So I think that to me, that's always been something that I've always struggled with that I always hope is going to work itself out and well. I think that you go through ebbs and flows, especially when times get tough, people will cut back on their marketing, they cut back on sponsorships, and that's when opportunities open up. And if you're smart and you manage your money effectively and you have dollars, when other brands are carving back, that's when you can start to find really interesting opportunities. But for me, yeah, influencer marketing, product seating, I've never been excited about it. One of the things that we say all the time at Firestone Walker is keep the main thing, the main thing. And by doing that, we put on ourselves from chasing too many squirrels in the backyard.Ilyse (16:30):I love that.Dustin (16:31):Yeah.Ilyse (16:32):Is there anything you are obsessed with figuring out right now?Dustin (16:35):I mean, we sell millions of cases of beer and our first party data. We've done an amazing job of our first party data, emails building customer attention, but there is this weird thing with social, and I'm just obsessed with trying to figure out what it is. And our agency's got great relationships with meta and these platforms, and nobody, one can seem to give me the answer of what is happening on the backend within the algorithms that is preventing some of the biggest brands in the world with tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions of consumers. This ability to create real audiences on these platforms, because we live in a world now where all content is consumed through just a few channels. When you think about YouTube, whatever happens with TikTok, Instagram Meta, et cetera, there's a only handful of channels where a majority of all of the content consumption is taking place.(17:31):And if every single one of those has a toll booth between you and your customer, but then there's also a filter that is preventing you from really building your audience. I'm obsessed with trying to figure that out. If we do believe in this idea of the zeitgeist and that culture matters and that brands stand for something clear and enduring, the world is going to continue and down this digital path. And sure, point of sale and billboards and TV advertising are great ways to tell people about your brand, but it is the way to get your arms around them. It's going to be on these platforms and the ones that are coming. And I think that's what the industry as a whole is always the industry as a whole struggles with this. And I think it can be dangerous in the sense that you over obsess it and then you put too much money into like, well, I got to grow followers, or I got to grow my audience. Versus like, well, I just got to drive, drive affinity in purchase intent. And so that's, I think the balance of how do we focus on stuffing the funnel, creating a tremendous amount of energy for our brands. The right partnerships is omnipresent in the right cultural segments that we want to be in, but at the same time try to figure out how we can expand our tent and get more people into it.Damian (18:46):Wow. Ali, I love that conversation with Dustin. I mean, it's not every day you get to talk to somebody who's a musician and a marketer and who's able to tie both of those things together so well as he did. But what was the standout thing to you that he said?Ilyse (19:02):I think what really stuck out was kind of playing how Firestone and Dustin kind of play that fine line of keeping consistent, but also not being too rigid and trying new things with customers. I know with 9,000 plus breweries, it's kind of crazy that there's so much competition to stick out and beer brands have to stick out. But what he said was really interesting about staying consistent with an agency and measurement and really trying to find, making sure that what you're making art essentially actually makes sense.Damian (19:45):Yeah, I agree with you and I feel like one of the most powerful things he said to me was when he was at Guitar Center, when he was there for 17 years, his vision was to mint new musicians and identifying that only 2% of the world population, 2%, I think he said musicians. So you have to inspire more people to want to create music. And taking that sort of core philosophy and applying it to his current role at 8 0 5 seems to be something that's driving him as a mission driven marketer. I think as he said, great brands have to stand for something enduring. So in that regard, I think he's really smart, and to do this at this cultural moment where there's so much fragmentation, that is one way to help him clear through all the clutter and stay focused.Ilyse (20:30):Yeah, I think one of my favorite quotes too was like keep the main thing, the main thing, and that keeps us basically from chasing those squirrels.Damian (20:44):That's it for this edition of The Current Podcast. I'm Ilyse, and I'm Damian, and we'll see you next time.

#557 Everything Is Computer Talking music, sports and life with Tom Chichila and Brad Blanco   -When is the NoFx reunion? -MxPx is stirring. -Sports gambling and more Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

#556 MONSTER MUSIC MONDAY    - The episode focuses on reviewing and providing feedback on music submissions from listeners.    - Submissions are accepted via the Mike Herrera Podcast Facebook group, where artists can share their YouTube links.    - Critiques various aspects of the submitted songs, including production quality, vocal performance, and song structure.    - Offers constructive criticism and praise, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement in each submission.   Some Advice and Tactics: Avoid Excessive Auto-Tune    - Use auto-tune sparingly and only as an effect. Overuse can detract from the authenticity of the vocal performance, especially in genres like punk rock. Simplify Intros    - Keep the intro of your song short and engaging. Long intros or unnecessary samples can cause listeners to lose interest before the main part of the song begins. Focus on Production Quality    - Invest time and resources into ensuring high-quality production. Good production can significantly enhance the listening experience and make your music more appealing to a wider audience. Duh!   Monster Music Monday Submissions: 1. BEN TROUBLES - BREAK THIS BALL AND CHAIN    New submission for Music Monday.    Punk Rock from North Carolina, Y'all.    Enjoy!   2. OLD TOWN ZERO - GRAPEFRUIT    A little side project about getting all my old and new music out.    This was me at 19 years young. I'm now 46 and still making silly songs.    MxPx back in the day helped me learn guitar as I was figuring out your early years songs.    Something fun, not for the fame, but for the enjoyment.    Finally in a place in life, putting myself out there to the world.    Would love to be able to be featured on Music Monday.   3. LAST CHANCE MARIE - WESTBOROUGH    Punk rock band from Bellevue, Ontario.    Have been around since 02/2007 with no signs of giving up.    Would love your thoughts on our latest track.   4. THE BOY DETECTIVE - UNREALIZED GAINS    Submitted by Brandon.    No additional information provided.   5. GRUNGE PUNKS - ASHES FOR BREAD    Grunge punk from the Fall Blues EP.    Grunge Punks is my punk rock heavy music side project.    Written and recorded by Aaron Reynolds, mixed and mastered by Jason Wisdom, released by the Charyn Collective.   6. WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF - WHAT DOES MARCUS WALLACE LOOK LIKE    A band from Sydney, Australia.    All about big sing-alongs and good times.    This is an older track of ours, but sums up pretty well what we sound like.   7. LYCHEE CAMP - LET'S GO SURFING    Submitted by Joe Markey from Florida.    Self-produced music and video, DIY or Die.    The kids are supposed to be little versions of us going around town in Tampa and getting into some hoodrat activities, gambling, vandalism, those kinds of cute harmless things.    A cover by a band called The Drums.   8. LET ME DOWNS - BROKEN PROMISES    Second single from the new Let Me Down's album North by Southwest.    New album released January 23 on Felony Records.    From the PNW, Tacoma represent.    Song has a kinda long lead into it.   9. DANNY ATTACK AND THE REVENANT HEARTS - MOMENTS    Submitted by Danny Attack from Jacksonville, Florida.    Music video for the song titled Moments off the latest record, Kiss You in Hell.   10. SURRENDER THE GHOST - SMOKIN' DOESN'T HELP     Submitted by Matthew Ellis.     New to the page.     Official video for your listening pleasure. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 560 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian Wampler has one important tip for Fuzz pedals and what is your biggest ever music regret? The guys start off by looking at musical regrets and in particular one that involves Jim Morrison which Blake definitely wanted to hear about. There are some unexpected confessions and Brian drops a bombshell when discussing his favorite artist of all time. Brian saw Brooks and Dunn recently and there was an incident that he witnessed and both he and Blake educate Richard on their music. Richard made a noobie mistake and fesses up while Brian dreams of giant drones. Another musical retailer has seemingly gone into administration and the guys analyze a worrying trend.JHS have released software plugins and the guys discuss it, Tone King released a new pedal / amp platform and Richard is a big fan, and Ernie Ball made a pretty looking Wah pedal. Finally, Brian has a new business idea...Hendrix, Boot Scooting, The Wampler Shuttle, Tone King, Costco, Web Shredding...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!We are on Patreon now too!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast)Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcastAwesome Course, Merch and DIY mods:https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/https://www.wamplerdiy.com/Find us at:https://www.wamplerpedals.com/https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/Contact us at: podcast@wamplerpedals.comSupport the show

#555 Outdoor Vibes 1. New Music and Writing Process    - Avoids distractions like news to focus on songwriting. 2. Influence of Location    - Different environments inspire varied songwriting outputs. 3. Collaboration and Feedback    - Band members provide feedback to ensure a diverse album. 4. Personal Challenges and Growth    - Overcoming personal challenges and staying positive. 5. Respect the Muse - Creative Process and Inspiration    - Embraces the unpredictability of songwriting and stays open to inspiration. 6. Overcoming Stage Fright    - Anxiety, and how to ease your nerves.   Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

#554 Back to Coffee -Coffee - Why I quit and started again -Pre-show routine -Skateboarding and songwriting -Yoga, rowing and fitness -Your voicemails   Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

#553 You Like Fitness? Tv shows. Movies. Music, Fitness and recovery. Severance is on the brain this week but fitness is covering the rest.

#552 Happy Irish Drinking Holiday   Happy Saint Paddy's day to all who celebrate! This episode is dedicated to you. Let's drink! Does Tumbledown sound like the Grateful Dead's "Me and My Uncle." Goldfinger, - learning songs and show preparation Loose talk about my current fitness routine and recovery from a toe injury. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

#551 Cancelled Flight Fiasco -Goldfinger Weekend Recap -Flight Delays and cancellations -How Punk Rock changed my life -Touring stories about the early days of NFG -What do Sponsorship deals look like? And more… Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

There's some good stuff in this episode. I start out with happy birthday to Mx touring crew alumni Tommy Rat in the story about the cheese pizza, blood oath. Enjoy. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

#549 Choice Infinity My Creative process, songwriting, and insights for artists and small business owners. 1 - Upcoming Goldfinger Shows    - in Anaheim and San Diego.    - Mike discusses his involvement and the importance of practicing for performances. 2 - Songwriting Process    - Mike shares his songwriting process, highlighting that writing a song in one day is rare and finishing a song usually involves multiple sessions.    - He discusses the importance of tweaking and refining songs over time. 3 - Creative Inspiration    - Mike talks about the struggle between negative and positive themes in songwriting.    - He emphasizes the importance of having an uplifting ending or chorus in songs, reflecting his personal experiences. 4 - Routine, Focus and Distractions    - Mike admits to getting distracted by social media and the internet but stresses the importance of focusing on creative work and buckling down    - Mike emphasizes the importance of having a routine to stay productive and focused.    - He shares his daily schedule, which includes family time, work, and creative sessions. 5 - Business and Career Choices    - Mike reflects on past career decisions, including signing with different record labels and the impact on his creative independence.    - He discusses the importance of making choices that align with long-term goals and values. 6 - Music Videos    - A listener asks about the goals behind creating music videos.    - Mike explains that videos are a marketing tool and a way to enhance the audience's experience of the song.    - He highlights that some videos aim to delve deeper into the song's meaning, while others are purely for entertainment. Boys are Mean and Girls are Mean T shirts are back at mxpx.com but sizes are selling out! Thank you. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here SEE MXPX LIVE Past 2025 - 

#548 Growing Up Together This week, per your voicemails, we dive deep into the journey of growing up (together). We “explore” the importance of self-reflection and personal growth, sharing insights on how looking inward can lead to not hating your life. Also I get real about the music industry, offering practical career advice and discussing strategies for launching and announcing projects, including navigating the long tail of success. Good luck out there! Boys are Mean and Girls are Mean T shirts are back at mxpx.com but sizes are selling out! Thank you. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here SEE MXPX LIVE Past 2025 - 

Tom Chichila, Bert McClimans & Brad Blanco join me this week to talk about the music business. Sports talk leads to business talk. The music business. -How to succeed in the music business or die trying -balancing art and business in music -Digging deep into realities of the music business and life -How touring made MxPx better musicians -Touring and Logistics -Business and Financial Decisions -COVID-19 Impact Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here SEE MXPX LIVE Past 2025 - 

- The Punk Rock Portfolio - Diversify: Importance of multiple income streams for artists. - Spotify and Podcasts: Spotify benefits from hosting podcasts by reducing artist payments. It's complicated. - Music Monday Submissions: Featured tracks from Knives Florida, Love Side RX, Castles,Elowel,  Light the Way and Danny Attack. I proivide feedback on each song and video. - Get Involved: Call in, leave voicemails (360-830-6660), and join the Mike Herrera Podcast Facebook group to submit music and connect with the community. Until next time, keep living your best life! Music Monday Submissions: 1- Knivesfl - KNVS 2- Love Side RX - Rear View 3- Castles - Tired of Fighting 4- Elowel - Remember This 5- Light The Way - Lazybones 6- Danny Attack - Insatiable Lovers Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here SEE MXPX LIVE Past 2025 - 

In this episode: Looking Back and Moving Forward: I kick off the episode by looking back at January and setting the tone for February. It's all about embracing change and not standing still. The Power of Consistency: I share my philosophy on consistency and how it's key to achieving any goal, whether it's learning to play the drums or writing a great song. Songwriting Insights: I dive deep into my songwriting process, from capturing ideas on my phone to organizing lyrics and putting together full songs. I emphasize the importance of writing a little bit every day. And more Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here SEE MXPX LIVE Past 2025 - 

In this episode of the MHP, we dive into: • The WALRUS Audio BADWATER Bass Pedal and its standout features. • Behind the scenes at MXPX.com and the MXPX vinyl production process—what goes into making records fans love. • Reflecting on Sunrise Moments and the inspiration they bring.  Tune in for gear talk, music insights, and much more this week on the MHP! - NOTE on the Southern California Wildfires:  Trevor Jackson our good friend and former stage manager for MxPx lost his house. Donate thankrough his PayPal - @oneeyejackson And our friends Marko DeSantis and his wife Victoria and kids lost their house. Here's his post that includes a link to donate if you are inclined. “Update… FYI:  Family is evacuated & safe; but unfortunately our sweet little blue Altadena house, everything in it & basically our entire neighborhood is gone.  Surreal & so heartbreaking.  One of Victoria's colleagues has set up a GoFundMe if you wish to donate and/or share:  Everyone please stay out of harm's way & be vigilant. Love is louder than sadness…

-Stories from the album production for MXPX - Panic -Reactions from the MXPX shows in Houston and Dallas, Texas -Questions like, “What is Screeching Weasel's Ben Weasel like in real life?” And more.. NOTE on the Southern California Wildfires: Our friends Marko DeSantis and his wife Victoria and kids lost their whole house. It's heartbreaking to say the least. Here's his post that includes a link to donate if you are inclined. “Update… FYI:  Family is evacuated & safe; but unfortunately our sweet little blue Altadena house, everything in it & basically our entire neighborhood is gone.  Surreal & so heartbreaking.  One of Victoria's colleagues has set up a GoFundMe if you wish to donate and/or share:  Everyone please stay out of harm's way & be vigilant. Love is louder than sadness…

Welcome to 2025! A Casual Conversation with Myself and Your Messages. Enjoy your week. ---- “Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows: “Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows 2025:

The last Pod of 2024 with a brief overview. And then… your songs! Thank you for a great year despite all the craziness that life can and will bring. Thanks for being part of the community here. What does your 2025 look like? Call me at 1-36-830-6660 This Music Monday: 1.    Ford the River - No, your email doesn't find me well 2.    Rookie of the year - Many Mistakes 3.    The Jack Knives - Heartbreak Queen 4.    Decorum - Help us on the way 5.    The Venom Institute - Paper Fortress 6.    The Cain Pit - Dead Man's Guitar 7.    Saturday Matinee - Last Christmas 8.    Dead Rituals - Closer 9.    The Witz - Risked 10.   Rex Jensen - Everything I've lost 11. The Boy Detective - I Renounce Verdukianism! 12. Let Me Downs - One More Round Honerable Mention: Lame Ass Dads - We Wish You a Lame Ass Christmas   ---- “Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows: “Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows 2025:

  Larry left me a message and his stage diving antics made me call him out onstage in Chicago. The story behind the name, Precious Cargo and more this week! Merry Christmas to all! In this episode:   1. Christmas Eve Eve Actually Live on the Internet and taking your requests!    - Date and Time: December 23, 2024, at 7:15 PM PST (10:15 PM EST) 2. Christmas Traditions    - My family's Christmas traditions 3. Recent Live Shows in Chicago 4. Upcoming Texas Shows    - Dates: January 3, 2025, in Houston and January 4, 2025, in Dallas    - Venues: House of Blues    - Tickets: Available at MXPX.com Listener Voicemails    - **Drum Machine Joy:**  The story behind covering "Drum Machine Joy" on the "On the Cover" album and the label's influence.    - **Practicing "You Walk, I Run" during soundcheck at Gibson's in Arizona and the creative process behind the song.    - **Acoustic Versions:** Discussing my approach to creating acoustic versions of MXPX songs and the differences between original and acoustic arrangements.    - **Traveling with Gear:** Insights into how the band travels with their equipment and some of the logistics of touring. 6.Merchandise - including hoodies, t-shirts, and skate decks, available at you guessed it, MXPX.com Call in with your voicemails and share their holiday experiences. 1-360-830-6660 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ---- “Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows: “Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows:

Your voicemails and me talking about it. ---- “Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows: “Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows:

Buttermilk pie, Mike takes his pants off to show his Oklahoma Tattoo and Mike shares his personal insights and behind-the-scenes stories, offering a glimpse into the band's journey and future plans. ---- “Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows:

Happy Thanksgiving week! Hope you're all enjoying the holiday season so far. Christmas is basically right around the corner! Don't sleep on the new Black Friday MxPx Merch at MXPX.com - Let's get into your Music Monday submissions. As always, I'm blown away by the talent in this community. Thanks for sharing! TO submit to Music Monday, simply post a short message including your song's YouTube link on the Mike Herrera Podcast Facebook Group. Let's go! MUSIC MONDAY ARTISTS - 1. I Like Snaps - BEARS. BEETS. BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. 2. Stoke Signals - Take the Wheel 3. Thin End Of The Wedge - Splitbox 4. Gaijinja - Showa Panchi 5. Resolutions - (featuring Peter Munters of Over It) 6. Lester Special - She Wants Me Dead (Official Music Video) 7. Disco My Ass 8. Under The Gun: Stand Up 9. Knives FL - Oh This Sin Of Mine ---- “Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows:

In this episode, I'm diving into everything from reconnecting with old friends to some spooky paranormal experiences I've had on the road and in studio. Tune in for laughs, a bit of the supernatural, and some real talk about staying close to what matters!”   --- “Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows:

Thank you again for all the birthday love! Here we got some funny stories from life on the road. I read a letter from a Left Coast Punk fan. Plus, hear about this year's best birthday gift, a hilarious critique from Tom on my travel habits, and more! Join me for laughs, gratitude, and all the latest news from the MXPX world. - --- “Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows:

#533 Cringe Worthy In this episode, I'm digging into some fan voicemails, updates on MXPX, and even throwing in a few of my own embarrassing (cringe worthy) moments from over the years. There's a little bit of everything in this episode: humor, memories, music, and a reminder of how much I appreciate all of you tuning in and supporting us along the way. Let's get into it! --- “Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows:

Robots as Roadies and more on #532 of the podcast Ryan Beebe, bassist and vocalist of the band Goalkeeper. Fresh off their recent tour and the release of their new EP "Pins and Needles," Ryan shares insights into the band's evolution, their experiences on the road, and the creative process behind their latest music. With a blend of catchy hooks and heavier themes, Goalkeeper continues to carve out their unique sound in the punk scene. Tune in to hear about their adventures, the challenges of touring and being an artist in 2024 and beyond. goalkeeperband.com for all things GOALKEEPER BAND --- “Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows:

Chris “Knuckles” Nilan - On how to never back down and never stay down! Legendary, Chris Nilan played a crucial role in the Canadiens' 1986 Stanley Cup victory. He earned every minute of the 688 NHL regular season games he played, patrolling the right-wing for the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. Fiercely loyal to his teammates and his club, Chris answered the call every time, racking up over 3,000 penalty minutes during his pro career, many of them earned against some of the toughest players the NHL has ever seen. Listen to his story this week on the Mike Herrera Podcast! Follow and find Chris online here - Knucklesnilan.com The Raw Knuckles Podcast --- “Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows:

The last NOFX weekend was one for the books. @tomwisniewski and I sat down to recap the madness—from our @mxpxpx set on Friday, singing and playing with Descendents on Saturday night in Hermosa Beach, to the insane finale on Sunday. We joined 40+ musicians for The Decline, and let's just say Fletcher de Pennywise didn't hold back…

Deeper into songs from Let's Rock, Shows, Live Streams, bad band advice, Silver Spoons and more this week on the pod! MxPx Live Shows:

In this episode, Mike covers a range of topics from fan questions to band updates. He reflects on the early days of MXPX, highlighting the band's rapid production and nonstop touring in the '90s, driven by a passion for performing without the distractions of today's internet culture. He also discusses the evolution of their iconic “Pokinatcha Punk” logo and how it became a core part of their identity. Mike explains the band's decision to start tuning down their songs around 2015, especially during live shows. Additionally, he shares technical challenges with his studio setup and offers insight into their live-streaming efforts. MxPx Live Shows:

You know what that means!! Buckle up as I feature a variety of listener-submitted songs, highlighting different musical styles and talents. Also- Updates on upcoming MXPX shows, including live streams every Thursday, the last weekend of NoFx in Los Angeles on October 4th, and two shows in Chicago in December at Metro on sale now!  Mike also discusses challenges in upgrading his recording studio and reflects on his songwriting process and musical evolution. Let's go Blavid! Music Monday Playlist: 1. Band: Reaction Feed    Track: "Relics of a Past Life"  2. Band: Take Back     Track: “Downhill From Here “ or ”How Do You Cook Your Fries?" 3. Band: Souls Worn Thin    Track: "Treason"  4. Band: A Bogus Journey     Track: "Figure It Out"  5. Band: Seventeen Excuses (feat. Jon Snodgrass)     Track: "Whiskey Hurts"  6. Band: Uncle Ben's Children     Track: "Ice Cream & Heroin" 7. Band: Hufflepuff Heroes     Track: "Off The Deep End"   PLUS, MXPX is heading to CHICAGO for two back-to-back shows with The Ataris on December 13 & 14 at Metro! Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here SEE MXPX LIVE MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024 10/4- San Pedro, CA - with NOFX for Last Shows 12/13 Chicago, IL - Metro ON SALE NOW! 12/14 Chicago, IL - Metro ON SALE NOW!   PAST 2024 -  1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT! 2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT! 2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT! 3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre 3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues - SOLD OUT 3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee 4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT! 4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT 6/28- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/29- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 7/27- Tacoma, WA - Airport Tavern Grande Opening! SOLD OUT! 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX 7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com  Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

From catching Metallica, ELO and Warrant live to sharing stories about my bass setup and what makes a song *great*, this episode has it all.

I caught up with the pop punk band, Handguns with Jake, Zach, Billy and Austin while they were on their way to Austin. They were gonna stop by Waco but I'm in Washington right now. So we talked on the phone and it was fun to catch up with my ole pal Jake Langley in his fried chicken, smash burger chef and owner adventures. In this episode: • Balancing personal passions, like restaurant ownership and record stores, with their love for music. • The DIY spirit of pop punk, forging their path while staying connected to their roots. • A deeper look into the members' personal lives, their projects outside of music, and their collective passion for creativity and community.   Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here SEE MXPX LIVE MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024 10/4- San Pedro, CA - with NOFX for Last Shows PAST 2024 -  1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT! 2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT! 2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT! 3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre 3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues - SOLD OUT 3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee 4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT! 4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT 6/28- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/29- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 7/27- Tacoma, WA - Airport Tavern Grande Opening! SOLD OUT! 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX 7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com  Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

From discussing trauma in group therapy to reflecting on life's strange coincidences— Cliffdiver's journey is as compelling as their music. "Bird Watching" is more than just an album; it's an exploration of peace, healing, and the unbreakable bonds formed through shared experiences. It's a testament to the band's resilience and creativity in the face of adversity. After a near-fatal accident on tour, the band found solace in the simple act of bird watching, which became a central theme for their latest work. The new album will be out SEPT 20 on Side One Dunny Records.  Join Cliffdiver on this emotional ride and discover how they turned life's challenges into their most honest and powerful musical statement yet. cliffdiverok.com Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here SEE MXPX LIVE MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024 10/4- San Pedro, CA - with NOFX for Last Shows PAST 2024 -  1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT! 2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT! 2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT! 3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre 3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues - SOLD OUT 3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee 4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT! 4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT 6/28- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/29- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 7/27- Tacoma, WA - Airport Tavern Grande Opening! SOLD OUT! 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX 7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com  Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

MxPx and the late night chronicles, thoughts behind the Stay Up All Night Guest Spot, Behind the scenes at the Big Apple Diner, hotsauce talk and more this week on the podcast.

We got the Top 5 guy asking me about my TOP 5 FOODS And more fun topics like Who should cover mxpx? De-escalating the naked guy Red Not Chili Peppers Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here SEE MXPX LIVE MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024 10/4- San Pedro, CA - with NOFX for Last Shows PAST 2024 -  1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT! 2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT! 2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT! 3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre 3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues - SOLD OUT 3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee 4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT! 4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT 6/28- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/29- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 7/27- Tacoma, WA - Airport Tavern Grande Opening! SOLD OUT! 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX 7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com  Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

Take it personal while Yuri and I drive to the airport heading to Denver for MxPx & NoFx. The Brand Build Conference in Moscow MxPx shows and life The Music Business The Tenacious D fiasco Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here SEE MXPX LIVE MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024 10/4- San Pedro, CA - with NOFX for Last Shows PAST 2024 -  1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT! 2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT! 2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT! 3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre 3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues - SOLD OUT 3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee 4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT! 4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT 6/28- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/29- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 7/27- Tacoma, WA - Airport Tavern Grande Opening! SOLD OUT! 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX 7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com  Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

What? Find out what happened this time! Holli joins the pod to tell us what happened. - **MXPX & The Drowns Show in Tacoma:**   This Saturday on July 27th, 2024, at the Airport Tavern.   - The venue is new and small, emphasizing an intimate experience.   - The setlist will include new songs and deep cuts, differing from recent performances. Also my take aways from the Brand Build Convention in Moscow last week and we get your takes on the Bremerton and Portland shows. Listen now! Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here SEE MXPX LIVE MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024 7/27- Tacoma, WA - Airport Tavern Grande Opening! 10/4- San Pedro, CA - with NOFX for Last Shows PAST 2024 -  1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT! 2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT! 2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT! 3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre 3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues - SOLD OUT 3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee 4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT! 4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT 6/28- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/29- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX 7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com  Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

Biggest episode of the summer… I hope!!