Question The Answers Podcast

12/08/2021

FYI friends - taking a break from the podcast for awhile. Not sure if it'll be weeks or months, but needing some time to focus on other things for a bit. It's been a really awesome experience connecting with all of these great people. The conversations were a nice distraction from the craziness of the world, and for those of you that listened or watched, I greatly appreciate it. A few questions for you...

Any episodes in particular stand out to you as a favorite? If/when the show returns, is there anything you'd like to see more or, or less of?

Anyways, thanks a lot, and I'll let you know if/when the show comes back. Huge thanks to Bad Copy (Kendra Sheetz and David Holtz in particular) for being great partners in this endeavor

04/08/2021

New episode featuring Lauren Denitzio of the band Worriers is now live! Check it out at Bad Copy, Sell The Heart Records YouTube channel, or virtually any podcast platform. We talk about the history of the band, TikTok strategies, and the benefits of having a mailing list in this day and age.

https://thebadcopy.com/features/question-the-answers-podcast-episode-50-lauren-denitzio/

Lauren Denitzio of the band Worriers joins the podcast this week to talk about their new album, design, TikTok, social currency, and more.

28/07/2021

It's Wednesday, which means a new episode! This week, we are joined by Terry Smith, 1/2 of the team at Riot Squad Media! They have been using their collective powers for the good of the music scene in so many ways, which you can learn about by watching/listening to the podcast. Be sure to follow them and to share the episode far and wide!

Terry Smith, one half of Riot Squad Media, joins us this week to talk about their upcoming festival, Camp Punksylvania, and more!

21/07/2021

Brand new episode is out, this week featuring Sell The Heart Records artists Neckscars. The band recently released their debut album, Don’t Panic, which they discuss along with a bunch more. Come find out about the history of the band and what they are up to. Full episode is available to watch over at Bad Copy or the Sell The Heart Records YouTube channel, or available to listen to on most major audio platforms.

NYC Post-Hardcore outfit Neckscars joins us this week to discuss their new debut album, 'Don't Panic,' and to talk about bikes!

14/07/2021

This week our guest is Eugenius (Phil Smith). He's been producing awesome hip-hop albums for about 10 years, but also has roots in the metal and punk world, having been at one time a member of Victory Records band Corpus Christi among others. The Cincinnati native has a new album called Midlife out now, which is getting the vinyl treatment thanks to a partnership with Friend Club Records.

For fans of: Lupe Fiasco, Death Grips, Sage Francis. Head over to Bad Copy or the Sell The Heart Records YouTube channel to watch, or any major audio podcast platform to listen!

Phil Smith, who releases music under the name Eugenius, joins us today to discuss his new album Midlife, and talk about his roots in Punk.

07/07/2021

So stoked to have had Brent Lawrence Friedman on the show as a guest. Brent wears many hats within the ska scene, and has been a true defender of the genre since being introduced to it via bands like Assorted Jellybeans, Aquabats, Leftover Crack, and more. His bands We Are The Union, Skatune Network and Omnigone are lighting up the ska world with a fresh new spin, but don't call it a 4th Wave. Full episode is available at The Bad Copy, the Sell The Heart Records YouTube channel, or any major audio platform

Brent Friedman, drummer for We Are The Union, Omnigone, & Skatune Network joins us this week to talk about the thriving Ska scene and more!

30/06/2021

So stoked for this episode! THE FEST founder and principal organizer Tony Weinbender is our guest. Tony has been such a staple in the punk rock community over the last 20+ years having worked with the likes of Less Than Jake , Fueled By Ramen, No Idea Records, and of course his involvement in the annual FEST in Gainesville Rock City. It was a pleasure to discuss the history of the event and to dig into where it's going. He offers up a very long list of artists you should check out, and of course we dig into his 5 desert island albums. Check it out over at The Bad Copy, or the Sell The Heart Records YouTube Page, or whichever audio platform you prefer.

Tony Weinbender, the founder and organizer of FEST!, joins us this week to talk about the event's history and more!

23/06/2021

We have a brand new episode for your eye and ear holes. This week, Ben Flanagan joins us to talk about his band Black Map, as well as his time doing booking at Bottom of the Hill in SF. We spend some time discussing some of the differences between the Heavy Rock and Punk scenes, what it was like to be Dredg's secret weapon for a bit, and of course dig into some of his favorite bands and albums.

Check it out in full over at Bad Copy or the Sell The Heart Records YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to whichever platform you use to get your podcast fix, and as always, thanks for listening/watching

Ben Flanagan of the band Black Map joins us to discuss some of the differences between the Rock and Punk worlds, booking shows, and more.

04/06/2021

Our latest episode is now live, and it features someone that I have been very eager to get on the show for quite awhile. Kevin Sur is very dear and long time friend of mine, and he is one of the first people I can always count on to provide me with straight forward, no-nonsense advice when it comes to the music business.

He spent many years as guitarist in the sorely missed Luckie Strike, who were known for their endless touring cycles and tremendous work ethic, ON TOP of being an incredible band. He now owns and operates an awesome promotions and artist consultancy group called Artist Home, which puts on three incredible festivals in the Pacific Northwest every year.

This is an episode you really shouldn't miss

Kevin Sur, founder of Artist Home & member of the bands Indian Valley Line and Luckie Strike joins us this week. New episodes weekly!

27/05/2021

Our latest episode is live!! Steadfast HTX are a four-piece, no nonsense punk rock band based in Houston, TX. They released their debut album, Transmitters, right as the pandemic was starting to hit, so they didn't have a great opportunity to promote it properly.

With shows and life somewhat returning to normal, we wanted to have them on the show to help give a signal boost. The album is fantastic, definitely for fans of Social Distortion, Rancid, The Clash, etc. In the episode, we talk all things Texas, we learn about the bassist's former life as a mod in a scooter gang, and we discuss the Wal-Mart sized gas stations that reside in Texas (wtf).

https://thebadcopy.com/features/question-the-answers-podcast-episode-40-steadfast-htx/

Punk Rockers Steadfast HTX join us to talk about how even the gas stations in Texas are big! Oh, and their new album 'Transmitters,' too!

19/05/2021

Brand new episode alert!! This week, we are joined by The Venomous Pinks, a 3-piece punk band based in Arizona. Their most recent release is a live EP that was recorded over at Bridge City Sessions while on tour to the Pacific North West, and it's a barn burner.

Tune into the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, or check out the Sell The Heart Records YouTube channel and subscribe there to see this episode and all the rest

Arizona punk outfit The Venomous Pinks join us this week to discuss their new live record, their love of Tik Tok, and more. Tune in every week

12/05/2021

This week's episode of Question The Answers Podcast has Kevin Day as the guest. Kevin is a singer/guitarist, having played in New Jersey based Aspiga, and currently also has his group Graduation Speech (which recently released a new ep that you must check out)

Along with that, Kevin also runs his own PR firm called Part-Time PR, which I can say from experience is an excellent option for any project you've got going on (though keep in mind, he does only do this part time).

Tune in on your favorite podcast platform, or view the episode on the Sell The Heart Records YouTube channel

Kevin Day joins us to discuss his band Graduation Speech's new EP along with his public relations work with Part-Time PR.

05/05/2021

Brand new episode with Jeff Dean is now live! He's a member of the bands Dead Ending, Airstream Futures, Heavy Seas, All Eyes West, and more. We talk about guitar gear, skateboarding, being a roadie for the Su***de Machines, the Chicago music scene, and more. Tune in over at Bad Copy or whichever podcast platform you prefer

And subscribe to the YouTube channel to catch up on all of the episodes and more Sell The Heart Records goodness

Guitarist Jeff Dean (Dead Ending, Airstream Futures, and more) stops by the show to talk music, guitars, skateboarding, mixing, and more!

28/04/2021

The latest episode of Question The Answers Podcast features the gregarious and effervescent Mike Terry. Mike is the singer/guitarist for The Jukebox Romantics, a killer pop-punk band from New York.

We chat about the history of the band, the East Coast scene, what Jukebox Romantics are currently up to, our shared love of professional wrestling, and more. Tune in where you listen to your podcasts, or watch at The Bad Copy or the Sell The Heart Records YouTube channel (be sure to smash that subscribe/follow button)

Mike Terry from The Jukebox Romantics stops by to talk about relentless touring, professional wrestling, and more.

26/04/2021

Our latest episode with Ryan Noble is live. We discuss his experience fronting Link 80, DESA, and his current band The Soft White Sixties. We tap into his lyric writing process, and shoot on some of his favorite albums

Available on most podcast platforms, and YouTube.

22/04/2021

So very hyped for this week's episode. My longtime friend and former bandmate, Ryan Noble, is the featured guest. Ryan and I go back about 25 years. We first met when I joined up with his ska-punk band, The Blast Bandits

Ryan went on to join the legendary Bay Area ska-core band Link eighty as their front person, and was able to tour the world.

In this episode we talk about that journey, as well as what happened afterwards in his life, musically speaking. We also discuss the lyric writing process, and we go over some of his favorite bands, as well as his 5 desert island album pics.

Smash that subscribe button on whichever audio podcast platform you use, and leave a comment or a rating for the love of god.

Ryan Noble stops by to talk about his time as the singer of Link 80, playing bass in The Soft White Sixties, and more. New episodes weekly.

17/04/2021

Be sure to check out our latest episode, featuring Katie “Kat” Perry, professional booking agent with Crawlspace Booking. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more

15/04/2021

Stoked to share this new episode with you! I've known Katie Perry for about 20 years now, having met when my old band Kalifornia Redemption played some shows with the band Hit By A Semi, who she was working with. Fast forward to today, and she and I are connected as she is the booking agent that works with my current band, Tsunami Bomb. I consider her a friend, and she is a true advocate for the music scene, having done a lot of work during the pandemic to ensure that people were aware of what organizations like NIVA and NITO were doing to help workers in the music industry.

We go over her work as a booking agent and what a day in the life might look like for her. We discuss how the pandemic has impacted everything and we chat a bit about what is coming down the road. She also shares some of her favorite bands/artists and her desert island soundtrack.

Also available on most major podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, etc)

Katie "Kat" Perry joins us this week to discuss her role as a booking agent, one of the hardest jobs in the music scene. Full episode on Wed!

07/04/2021

Our new episode featuring Matthew Kadi is live! Matt is an old friend and a hell of a nice guy. He's been playing in bands since he was a young lad, with his band Monster Squad having the longest tenure of over 20 years!! He currently also plays bass guitar in the band Holehog. Along with music, he is an excellent photographer, and has had his work featured in many awesome websites, galleries and more. Tune in and give us a follow if you're inclined. And share this with your friends that may be interested! It all helps

Drummer, bassist, photographer Matt Kadi joins us this week! You know know him from Monster Squad, Great Apes, or Holehog.

31/03/2021

New episode of Question The Answers Podcast is live, this week with Sam and John from the band Kali Masi. They have a new album that just came out called [laughs], and it is an absolute banger. It's available to purchase now via Take This To Heart Records.

If you listen on Apple Podcasts, do me a favor and leave a review, it helps get the show in front of more people. If you watch on YouTube, be sure to subscribe to the channel and give that thumbs up!

Sam and John from the band Kali Masi stop by the show to discuss their new album [laughs], out now via Take This To Heart Records.

31/03/2021

We have a new episode coming out today, but don’t forget to check out our episode from last week featuring Brian Moss discussing his new album Black Snow, from his project Hanalei, available from A-F Records

24/03/2021

Brian Moss is an old friend of mine, having met him over 20 years ago when our old bands used to play shows together in small punk clubs in Northern California. I've thoroughly enjoyed seeing his various projects over the years and have thankfully been able to stay in touch with him that whole time. His (mostly) solo project Hanalei has a new album out called Black Snow, and is available to pre-order on vinyl via A-F Records - I sat down with him to discuss the new album, his musical journey, and more. Give it a spin, won't you.

We're joined this week by Brian Moss, who is releasing a new album with his mostly solo project Hanalei this month via A-F Records.

22/03/2021

It was a pleasure having Jesse Townley on the show! One of my first punk shows ever featured his band The Criminals, where he absolutely commanded the audience and the stage. I caught them a few times over the years, and have enjoyed the other projects he's been in. He currently lives in the U.K. and works for Packaged Sounds helping bands get their albums pressed. Give the episode a spin on any of the major audio platforms, or over at Bad Copy's website.

17/03/2021

This week we are most excited to share our new episode featuring Jesse Townley (also known by many as Jesse Luscious). He is a wealth of knowledge in the independent music scene, an activist, and an all around great human. Tune in to hear his tales of Jello Biafra, working at Fat Wreck Chords and Lookout! Records, his time in the various bands he has been in, and detailing some of the inner workings of the vinyl manufacturing business.

We're joined this week by Jesse Townley, former member of The Criminals, Blatz, The Gr'ups and more. Tune in each week for new episodes.

10/03/2021

Our new episode featuring the lovely Rachel Taft is now live. She is the founder of Feed The Scene, which if you haven't heard of them, now's the time to dig in. Come see why people regard her as one of the raddest people in punk today, available over at Bad Copy, the Sell The Heart Records YouTube page, or any major audio platform like Apple Podcasts

Rachel Taft joins us this week to discuss Feed The Scene, the Baltimore Punk scene, FEST, and more. Check in for new episodes weekly.

09/03/2021

This week, Rachel Taft joins the show to discuss the amazing work that she has been doing with Feed The Scene - Full episode drops tomorrow over at Bad Copy , as well as the Sell The Heart Records YouTube channel, and all major podcast platforms. Be sure to follow us and leave a review if you like the show!

04/03/2021

Our latest episode featuring Jason and Art of the band Audio Karate is now live! Check it out over at Bad Copy or on any of the major audio podcast platforms today! We discuss their earlier years touring the globe, and their recent reunion, new album Malo and vinyl reissues for Lady Melody & Space Camp

Jason and Art from Audio Karate join us this week to discuss coming back to the band after a 13 year break, their new re-issues and more.

02/03/2021

This week, Andy is joined by Jason and Art of the band Audio Karate - We go over their recent reunion and vinyl reissues of their earlier albums, as well as talking about their newest album, Malo. Full episode lands Wednesday over at Bad Copy , the Sell The Heart Records YouTube Channel, and all major audio platforms

25/02/2021

Here's a short clip of our latest episode featuring the band Sarchasm - available to listen to or watch on all major platforms and over at Bad Copy

15/02/2021

This week, Ricky Schmidt joins us to discuss his brilliant new solo ablum, Palm Trees. We also dig into his work with Western Settings, Hey, Chels and where his favorite burrito in San Diego is. Full episode this Wednesday over at Bad Copy, the Sell The Heart Records YouTube channel, and all major audio podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more