Episode 36: Processing......

I talk about my process for documenting the new KNUCKLEHEAD music, CJ Ramone, encouragement for creativity, and gripe a bit about DIY touring. CJ Ramone Playlist: 1. Strength to Endure - Ramones 2. Got A Lot to Say - Ramones 3. Scattergun - Ramones

Episode 35 PART 3: Getting Down with JOEY STEEL

The final part of Episode 35! Joey and I talk about types of criticism in the creative world, in particular: media critics, feedback from people at shows, self-criticism/reflections, and opening yourself to criticism from others. Part 3 of 3. Joey's Playlist: 1. Admiration - The Frightnrs

Episode 35 PART 2: Getting Down with JOEY STEEL

Continuing the discussion with Joey Steel. We talk about the NYC local scene/bands, why bands need to tour, the new age of "press", measuring success as a band, and we debate being lucky vs. working hard. Part 2 of 3. Joey's Playlist: 1. Punish - Rats in the Wall

Episode 35 PART 1: Getting Down with JOEY STEEL

We get introduced to Joey Steel and his organization known as Dispatches from the Underground. We talk about his past tour with Leftover Crack and being a musician/band in today's times. Part 1 of 3. Joey's Playlist: 1. They Are Already Ruins - All Torn Up! 2. A Song for Ignorance - Dirty Kid Discount

Episode 34: An Accomplishment, a WIP, and an Idea

Sharing my new skateboarding accomplishments along with telling the FULL story of recording with the Lounge Act (plus a sneak peek at a new song) and also sharing a new idea for documenting my next songwriting process. Playlist: 1. Go Skate! (Possessed to Skate '97) - Suicidal Tendencies 2. CLIP OF NOW SONG FROM THE LOUNGE ACT 3. I'm Against It - The Ramones

Episode 33: Crunch Time!!

Telling yall to go to Dispatches from the Underground to check out the last podcast with Joey and I; talking about teas, recording with the Lounge Act, and writing lyrics at the last minute. Playlist: 1. Waiting Room - Fugazi 2. Restless Leg - Har Mar Superstar 3. Alright - Supergrass

Episode 32 BONUS: The Dream

Starting off with a story about my shitty anxiety-filled weekend, then talking about the interview between Ev Gold and Joey Steel about touring, and expressing my goals for the future/The Dream. Playlist: 1. Ev Gold with Joey Steel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyj1lzCWKIM 2. West Side Highway - Pinhead Gunpowder

Episode 32: GOOOOALS

Talking about a new job, creative goals, Heart Like a Hand Grenade, and songwriting inspirations. Pinhead Gunpowder Playlist: 1. Buffalo - Pinhead Gunpowder 2. New Blood - Pinhead Gunpowder 3. At Your Funeral - Pinhead Gunpowder

Episode 31: Waiting in the Lounge...with Simon

I am joined by Simon of the Lounge Act and we breakdown the songs of our latest release called the 'Contours EP.' Tune in for for the ideas, creative processes, songwriting endeavors, and some recording stories from the last EP. The Lounge Act Playlist: 1. Contours - The Lounge Act 2. Cavemen - The Lounge Act 3. Golden - The Lounge Act 4. Shame of the Break-in - The Lounge Act

Episode 30: SUPRISE MOTHAFUCKA

I'm back!!! Letting everyone know ONCE AGAIN about the Dispatches from the Underground podcast, how I got into a punk band, my musical endeavors the past couple months, and the Interruptors. The Interruptors Playlist: 1. A Friend Like Me - The Interruptors 2. Liberty - The Interruptors 3. Take Back the Power - The Interruptors

Episode 29: Return to DISPATCHES FROM THE UNDERGROUND

Talking about my 2nd podcast with Joey Steel. Go to dispatchesfromtheunderground.com or search on iTunes to listen.

Episode 28: AT THE OFFICE

Updates from the office on the gigs, albums, and what I've been up to. And I talk about Caitlyn Jenner.

Episode 27: Some Ups and Downs

Hear the release of KNUCKLEHEAD's new single! I discuss the latest in my music endeavors, trying to meet Billie Joe (Round 2), a bit of the Green Day history, my story of fighting a bike ticket, and hating police. Playlist: 1. Waiting Alone - KNUCKLEHEAD 2. Knowledge - Green Day

Episode 26: BIKELOG #3

Talking about being featured on the Dispatches from the Underground podcast, reminding everyone to check out that podcast, updates on the bands, and some ramblings about horses/traffic stuff.

Episode 25: I'm Back! With Some PUNK!

Back with some updates from the bands, stuff I've been up to, the "e-sport" of Counterstrike, a story of The Lounge Act's last attempt at a gig, meeting Joey Steel of All Torn Up! and how that experience inspired me to become a musician. It comes full circle with myself becoming an upcoming guest on Joey's podcast. Playlist: 1. Do What You Want - Bad Religion 2. Halloween - The Misfits 3. Incite Violence - All Torn Up!

Episode 24: Family Matters

Talking about family support, taking ideas seriously, nurturing creativity, Kurt Cobain's early creative situation, and focusing on art. Playlist: 1. I Will Dare - The Replacements 2. About A Girl - Nirvana 3. Blew - Nirvana

Episode 23: Are you Experienced?

I address the importance of going out and learning from experiences by talking about my experiences going to heavy metal shows, Slayer, and meeting Julian Casablancas. Playlist: 1. War Ensemble - Slayer 2. Where No Eagles Fly - Julian Casablancas+The Voidz 3. 11th Dimension - Julian Casablancas

Episode 22: BIKELOG #2

Riding uptown on my bike talking about homeless people, cops on horses, and the stuff going on in Baltimore.

Episode 21: Losing A Friend

Talking about losing my friend Tom, jamming with the boys in Free Beer, grieving emotions, and meeting Har Mar Superstar. Playlist: 1. Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix Experience 2. Lounge Act - Nirvana 3. Shine On You Crazy Diamond - Pink Floyd

Episode 20: Struggling

Talking about being sick, feeling discouraged with music, finding inspiration, and exploring other outlets for creativity. Faith No More Playlist: 1. Ugly In The Morning - Faith No More 2. Just A Man - Faith No More 3. What A Day - Faith No More

Episode 19: BIKELOG #1

Riding my bike downtown rambling about biking, horse carriages in Central Park, rhinos becoming extinct, and animals in captivity (zoos).

Episode 18: Get Up and GO!

Talking about meeting Matthew Charles, going on a solo tour, updates from my musical endeavors, volunteering, and the New York Cares organization. Matthew Charles Playlist: 1. Chain Reaction - Matthew Charles 2. Roam - Matthew Charles 3. Living In The Past - Matthew Charles

Episode 17: What's an Artist?

New podcast theme song!! Discussing my latest embargo with The Lounge Act, the recording processes I've experienced, collaborating in music, defining how one can be an 'artist,' yesterday's open mic, and 'The Warhol Effect.' Arctic Monkeys - Brianstorm EP Playlist: 1. If You Found This Then It's Probably Too Late - Arctic Monkeys 2. Brianstorm - Arctic Monkeys 3. Temptation Greets You Like A Naughty Friend - Arctic Monkeys 4. What If You Were Right The First Time? - Arctic Monkeys

Episode 16: Branching Out

Discussing my lack of knowledge on hip hop, scheduling myself for more content, open mics, and trying out new forms of artistry. Beastie Boys Playlist: 1. Sure Shot - Beastie Boys 2. Shake Your Rump - Beastie Boys 3. Sabotage - Beastie Boys

Episode 15: Looking Back to Move Forward

New websites+blog, talking about downtown NYC, completing the Sonic Highways TV show, setting goals, and documenting my efforts to track progress. Replacements Playlist: 1. Hangin' Downtown - The Replacements 2. Takin' A Ride - The Replacements 3. Careless - The Replacements

Episode 14: Getting Down with Aviv

Getting down with my high school friend and The Lounge Act companion Aviv, talking about the Free Beer/Spewing Cum show, New York City dying out, Colorado, and talking about these tunes that Aviv hand-picked. Aviv's Playlist: 1. Salad Days - Mac DeMarco 2. Don't Owe You A Thing - Gary Clark Jr. 3. Secret Country - Minus The Bear

Episode 13: Feeling Human

Talking about my experiences traveling back to Philadelphia, fixing water damage, starving, my father, and doing things that make me feel human. Rancid Playlist: 1. Everybody's Sufferin - Rancid 2. Raise Your Fist - Rancid 3. Evil's My Friend - Rancid

Episode 12: Mental Vacations

Revisiting the basis for the podcast, talking about vacations, work ethic, Henry Rollins, and creative processes. Playlist: 1. Island in the Sun - Weezer 2. Rise Above - Black Flag 3. Astro Zombies - The Misfits

Episode 11: Heaven Week

Describing a full week of recording with KNUCKLEHEAD, seeing the Black Market Merchants, and playing a show with KNUCKLEHEAD. Ending with a morning of food poisoning and a trip for the rest of the week in Puerto Rico. Black Market Merchants Playlist: 1. Watch the Rope - Black Market Merchants 2. Creature - Black Market Merchants 3. First Contact - Black Market Merchants

No Sleep Podcast Episode 10

I talk about the best picture nominations for the Oscars, Award shows, the "Grammy" award winning Beck album, and KNUCKLEHEAD's upcoming EP recording. Playlist: 1. Breed - KNUCKLEHEAD 2. Turn Away - Beck 3. Quick Fix - KNUCKLEHEAD

No Sleep Podcast Episode 9

Talking about last nights All Torn Up!/Sister Helen shows, artistic music, perspectives on appreciating art, and stupid TV sitcoms. Playlist: 1. Good People (Are Always So Sure They're Right) - Sister Helen 2. Dare I Care - Julian Casablancas+The Voidz 3. Night of the Living Dead - The Misfits

No Sleep Podcast Episode 8

Talking with Chris Krasnow of Sister Helen, Citris, KNUCKLEHEAD, and solo artist about his last EP with Sister Helen, their tour, his last solo record, and Sludge Metal. Playlist: 1. Try and Try Again - Sister Helen 2. This Savage Idol/I Lived As A Ghost - Sister Helen 3. Grizzly - Chris Krasnow

No Sleep Podcast Episode 7

This podcast I talk about The Lounge Act, losing Zach, high school, things that make a good song, and my favorite song of all time. Playlist: 1. What You've Become - The Lounge Act 2. Kashmir - Led Zeppelin 3. I Am A Revenant - The Distillers 4. The River of Dreams - Billy Joel

No Sleep Podcast Episode 6

Talking about meeting Billie Joe, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg concert, NYC music scene, traveling goals, MLK, and American History. Ramones Playlist: 1. Rockaway Beach (Live) - The Ramones 2. Judy is a Punk - The Ramones 3. 53rd and 3rd - The Ramones 4. Rock N Roll High School - The Ramones

No Sleep Podcast Episode 5

Discussing news sources, forming opinions, the movie Whiplash, and self-discipline. Playlist: 1. Hurting As One - The Offspring 2. They Are Already Ruins - All Torn Up! 3. Bullet In The Head - Rage Against The Machine 4. Whiplash - Metallica

No Sleep Podcast Episode 4

Discussing the NYPD 'slowdown,' songwriting, and the creative process. Playlist: 1. No Man's Land - All Torn Up! 2. Police Story - Black Flag 3. Scentless Apprentice - Nirvana 4. Big Me - Foo Fighters 5. One Way Trigger - The Strokes

No Sleep Podcast Episode 3

The New Years Edition of the No Sleep podcast. I break down my top 5 albums of 2014. Top 5 Album playlist: 1. February Lies - KNUCKLEHEAD 2. Red White And Black - OFF! 3. Miserable Failure - Iron Reagan 4. Another Day - Cerebral Ballzy 5. M.utually A.ssured D.estruction - Julian Casablancas+The Voidz 6. ¡No Pasarán! - All Torn Up!