My Warped Life

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Ep. 10 | "Parents of Punk Rock" Jul 05, 2021

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Kevin catches up with some amazing Warped families as they recount their favorite and least favorite days from the tour. He interviews the parents to hear about their first impressions of the Warped Tour and how they ultimately decided to support their kids and this wild show. Kevin discusses what led him to allow parents in for free and, why he created the “Reverse Daycare Tent” where parents could chill in the A/C while their kids ran off into the festival. Our nonprofit this week is Charity Bomb, which focuses on arming children with the emotional tools to become confident, empathic, self-aware, and emotionally resilient.

Featuring:

Daddy Gerry Gartland (@DadGerry) - Attendee

Halle Rogers (@badbananaphotography) - Attendee/Photographer

Ami Rogers (@ami_59x) - Attendee/ Volunteered w/MLVYV

Linda Ludwig - Warped Parent

Amanda Ludwig (@Amanduhhhlynn) - Attendee

Tori Kravitz (@torikravitz) - Pit Reporter

Jackie Kravitz - Mother

Patriciana Tenicela (@patriciana.png) - Post Producer / Warped Tour Attendee/ Photographer

Cynthia Tenicela (@musicboxmom) - Owner of MusicBox Entertainment 2004-2016

Miguel Tenicela (@migueltenicela) - Singer/Songwriter & Warped Tour Performer

Emma Sinnott (@emmasnntt) - Reverse Daycare Manager

Bela Hart (@gorgeous_nightmare182) - Superfan

Grandma Sherry - Attendee

Tiffany De La Cerda (@tiffanymarie408) - Reverse Daycare Manager

Doreen Hinczynski - Attendee

Bryan Hinczynski (@Ruminate_Bryan) - Vocalist of Ruminate and Attendee

Mike & Larissa Markus (@lnm130) - Superfan

Ivey Worley - Volunteer w/ Free The Children Now

Matthew Leone (@charitybomborg, @matthew_leone, @Madina.Lake) - Madina Lake (Bassist), Founder at Charity Bomb

Ep. 9 | "Kevin Gets Fired" Jun 21, 2021

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Kevin relives his history with the first and last band he ever managed, Less Than Jake. Hear how Kevin turned a potential jail sentence (thank you, unauthorized pyrotechnics) into a profitable moment. Plus, hear why Kevin was eventually fired as Less Than Jake's manager and how the band has continued to have a 30-year career. This week's special guests include every member (new and old) of Less Than Jake, and features Jamie Sivrais, the founder of A Voice For The Innocent, as he explains why he created this foundation and partnered with Warped.

Featuring:

Chris DeMakes (@LessThanChrisD) - Less Than Jake (Singer/Guitarist)

JR Wasilewski (@LessThanJR) - Less Than Jake (Saxophone)

Roger Lima (@LessThanRaj) - Less Than Jake (Bass/Vocals)

Buddy Schaub (@LessThanBuddy) - Less Than Jake (Trombone)

Vinnie Fiorello (@Wunderlandwar) - Less Than Jake (Drummer)

Matt Yonker (@MattDrastic) - Less Than Jake (Drummer)

Jamie Sivrais (@AVFTI) - Founder of A Voice For The Innocent

Ep. 8 | "Bob Hurley Meets Blink-182" Jun 07, 2021

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Kevin talks with the former leaders of action sports apparel, Hurley and Billabong, and highlights the unique environment of the Warped Tour that allowed for brands and bands to work together for the greater good of action sports. Hear how Blink-182 built a relationship with Bob Hurley, the founder of Hurley Apparel, and almost got blacklisted from MTV for wearing Hurley shirts on stage. Plus, Paul Gomez and Rick Devoe discuss the early days of their careers when they were fusing punk rock with action sports and film before big business came in and changed everything.

Featuring:

Bob Hurley (@BobHurley) - Founder of Hurley Apparel

Paul Gomez (@PaulGomez) - Hurley Vice President of Marketing (1988-2011)

Rick Devoe (@bigdummyjam) - Manager of Blink-182 (1995-2015)

Dylan Flynn (@passthebassdylan) - Founder of Pass the Bass

Ep. 7 | "A Warped Reunion (Part 2)" May 24, 2021

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Kevin continues catching up with the Warped Roadies and asks them how they ended up on the show and what the experience was like behind the scenes. Hear the Roadies describe the feeling of seeing their faces on the side of Madison Square Garden and how the fame from the show assisted in unexpected ways. Plus, we find out where and what everyone is doing now that the Warped tour has ended.

Featuring:

Danny Bateman (@therealdannybateman) - Set Up Crew Chief (2005-2014)

Terry Lee Myers (@mrterryleemyers) - Set Up Crew Chief / MLVYV

Kenny Leath (@Kennyleath) - Stage manager

Sully Sullivan (@Sully_waterloo) - Security Director

David Weier (@davidweier) - Marketing Partner at Fuse Networks

Amy Willard (@awphotographs) - 2012 Monster Energy Pit Reporter

Damon Atkinson (@damonatkinson) - Production Office Manager

Sierra Lyman (@DJ_Saucy) - Non-Profit Tour Manager

Ep. 6 | "A Warped Reunion (Part 1)" May 10, 2021

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Kevin reunites with 8 Warped Tour veterans who starred in the hit Fuse reality TV show, Warped Roadies! Warped Roadies documented two full nationwide tours and covered the behind-the-scenes life of a roadie on the Warped Tour. This 2 part special starts with stories of how the cast members ended up on the road and found themselves on the show. In part 1, Kevin discusses how the show came to be and what his first impressions were. Plus, Danny Bateman, Terry Myers, Kenny Leath, Steve Sullivan, Dave Weir, Amy Willard, Damon Atkinson, and Sierra Lyman open up about what being on tour and a reality TV show was really like.

Featuring:

Danny Bateman (@therealdannybateman) - Set Up Crew Chief (2005-2014)

Terry Lee Myers (@mrterryleemyers) - Set Up Crew Chief / MLVYV

Kenny Leath (@Kennyleath) - Stage manager

Sully Sullivan (@Sully_waterloo) - Security Director

David Weier (@davidweier) - Marketing Partner at Fuse Networks

Amy Willard (@awphotographs) - 2012 Monster Energy Pit Reporter

Damon Atkinson (@damonatkinson) - Production Office Manager

Sierra Lyman (@DJ_Saucy) - Non-Profit Tour Manager

Ep. 5 | "The Shoe That Toured The World" Apr 26, 2021

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Kevin talks to the head of one of the most iconic shoe brands of our generation: VANS. Authentic to its core, we hear the real story of how the VANS shoe company started in southern California and grew to prominence in mainstream culture through its steadfast support of the action sports and punk rock communities, as well as the marketing genius of Steve Van Doren. Hear how our beloved Warped tour was nearly titled the “Calvin Klein Warped Tour” and many more stories about our favorite shoe company. This episode is truly a family affair as we are joined by Steve Van Doren, Kristy Van Doren, Paul Van Doren, and Bob Provost to hear their first-hand accounts of stories on and off the road.

Featuring:

Steve Van Doren (@stevevandoren) - VP and Vans Global Ambassador

Paul Van Doren - Founder of Vans, Author

Kristy Van Doren-Batson (@vansgirl1) - Vans Director of Events

Bob Provost (@bobbo_vans) - Vans Global Brand Ambassador, Vans Promotions with Warped Tour

Ep. 4 | "The Psychology of the Warped BBQ" Apr 12, 2021

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40 cities in 50 days, life on Vans Warped Tour is no cakewalk. At the end of a long shift, folks needed a break, and since there was no food, they started a BBQ. Since the music on Warped Tour spanned so many genres and bands it was hard to get everyone all in one place. Kevin saw that these BBQs were a great way to not only give people a place to blow off steam but also bring artists and roadies together. Hear stories from Carlos Donohue, who started the first Warped BBQ, and from one of the all-time greatest BBQ bands, Pepper. Kevin tells a never heard before story about Warped Tour Superlatives and how that may have rubbed a young Katy Perry the wrong way. Plus, the lead singer of Beebs and Her Money Makers, another BBQ band, tells an incredible story surrounding the Sidewalk Project, an organization catering specifically to the punk rock houseless community.

Featuring:

Carlos Donohue (@gnarlos) - Tour Manager, FOH Engineer

Kaleo Wassman (@Kaleowassman) - Singer for Pepper

Yesod Williams (@yesodwilliams) - Pepper, Lead Drums

Beebs (@BeebsMoney) - Beebs and Her Money Makers

Ep. 3 | “Women of '91" Mar 29, 2021

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Kevin relives working on the first Lollapalooza in ‘91 with two remarkable women. Hear about Tana Douglas’ legacy as the first-ever woman roadie and her book "LOUD", as well as stories from Lisa Brownlee’s ever changing Warped Life. From border crossing nightmares to “$5 All You Can Drink” bars in North Carolina, don’t miss out on Lisa and Kevin's legendary road shenanigans! Plus, Kevin speaks with Shaney, the founder of Keep A Breast Foundation, to highlight this incredible organization and the impact it has had on women's health. This episode is dedicated to all breast cancer fighters and survivors.

Featuring:

Lisa Brownlee (@brixton23) - Tour Manager

Tana Douglas (@Tanaddouglasofficial) - Author

Shaney jo Darden (@shaneyjo) - Founder of Keep A Breast

Ep. 2 | “Feeding the Bands" Mar 15, 2021

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Kevin and his dear friend Shelley, founder of TaDa Catering, had to figure out how to feed the hundreds of hungry band members and workers. These food inventions on Warped revolutionized the tour catering industry, so sit back and listen as these stories are told for the first time. Plus, get a front-row seat to one of the wildest moments of the Warped tour’s illustrious history, the legendary “Food Fight”. Come join Kevin, Tony, Fletcher, Eileen, and Shelley as they dive into the history of the Food behind Warped Tour. We promise not to bring the hose water pasta, just great stories.

Featuring:

Shelleylyn Brandler (@tadacatering) - Owner & Founder of TaDa! Catering

Fletcher Dragge (@fletcherpw) - Guitar Player for Pennywise

Eileen Mercolino (@eileenmerc) - VP Marketing & Partner Management at M2M PR & Partnerships

Robert Aronoff (@band_vibe_tech) - Band Vibe Tech & Chef

Ep. 1 | "The Beginning" Mar 01, 2021

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It’s the summer of 1995 and the headliners are Sublime and No Doubt. The buses are packed with musicians and stow away skaters, so let’s hit the road as we embark on the very first Warped tour! Come hear the unforgettable, untold stories of the first punk rock summer camp narrated by fans and musicians from the first year as they reminisce about what they remember to be the first of many Warped summers.

Featuring:

Chris Shiflett (@shifty71) - Guitarist for Foo Fighters & No Use For A Name, Host of Walking The Floor with Chris Shiflett

Jennifer Finch (@JenniferFinch) - L7, Singer/Songwriter/Musician/Visual Artist

Greg Teal (@gregteal) - Stage Manager for Vans Warped Tour

Gus Brandt (@gusbrandt) - Artist Manager@ Cardiff Giant/Foo Fighters Tour Manager

Jon Smith (@eljonsmith) - Radio DJ

Tazy Phillipz (skaparade) - Host of #SkaParade on DirtyRadio.fm