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287: Matthew Cole (Knumears): As Loud As We Can Mar 11, 2026

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This week Jeremy welcomes Matthew Cole of the band Knumears.

On this episode, Jeremy and Matt talk Rancho Cucamonga, Dr. Strange Records store, Agnostic Front, having punk rock parents, Dinosaur Jr, starting on drums, Greg Ginn as a guitarist, enjoying the fun of the recording process, Run For Cover Records, working with producer Jack Shirley, the Knumears debut album "Directions", and so much more!

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286: Harper Boyhtari (Greet Death): So We Greet Again Mar 04, 2026

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This week Jeremy welcomes Harper Boyhtari of the band Greet Death.

On this episode, Jeremy and Harper talk staying up late, Sundance Channel, Death Cab for Cutie, guitar tunings, The Beatles, guitar vs. bass, Green Day, self-recording, her band Pines, being signed by Deathwish, the latest Greet Death album "Die in Love", and so much more!!!

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285: Brianna Collins (Tigers Jaw): Caught Between Hot Topic And Hollister Feb 25, 2026

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This week Jeremy welcomes Brianna Collins of the band Tigers Jaw.

On this episode, Jeremy and Brianna talk Spice Girls, exclusive vinyl pressings, piano dedication, joining Tigers Jaw, "Clocks" by Coldplay, working with Will Yip, signing to Run For Cover, art direction for Tiger's Jaw albums, Basement opening their first UK tour, the new album "Lost On You", and so much more!

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284: Eric Bachmann (Archers of Loaf / Crooked Fingers): Moving For Love Feb 18, 2026

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This week Jeremy welcomes Eric Bachmann of the bands Archers of Loaf and Crooked Fingers.

On this episode, Jeremy and Eric talk North Carolina, R.E.M., writing music as therapy for physical ailments, learning brass instruments before guitar, his Asheville band Iron Beagle, Archers of Loaf being his first time as a primary songwriter, touring with Weezer, Beavis & Butthead, the new Crooked Fingers album "Swet Deth", and so much more!!!

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283: Uri Avila (Trauma Ray): Guitar Scar Tissue Feb 11, 2026

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This week Jeremy welcomes Uri Avila from the band Trauma Ray.

On this episode, Jeremy and Uri talk Texas, church guitar lessons, Weezer, contemporary Christian music of the 2000s, anxiety as a performance tool, stage banter, the new Trauma Ray EP "Carnival" and so much more!!!

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282: Andrew Falkous (mclusky): To Hell With Good Intentions Feb 04, 2026

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This week Jeremy welcomes Andrew Falkous of the bands mclusky and Future of the Left.

On this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk the early morning, straight edge, INXS, shirt design, "Problem Child" by AC/DC, European hospitality, working with Steve Albini, the new album "The World Is Still Here, And So Are We", and so much more!!!

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281: Blake Schwarzenbach (Jawbreaker): 21st Century Pressure Jan 28, 2026

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This week Jeremy welcomes Blake Schwarzenbach of the bands Jawbreaker and Jets to Brazil.

On this episode, Jeremy and Blake talk Disney soundtracks, literary analysis, Rick Dee's "Disco Duck", opening for Nirvana, Pat Benatar, starting with drums, stage fright mitigation rituals, working with J. Robbins of Jawbox on Jets to Brazil albums, self booking his first tour, having vocal surgery, and so much more!!!

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280: Kyle Soto (Seahaven): Attracted to Resolve Jan 21, 2026

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This week Jeremy welcomes Kyle Soto of the band Seahaven.

On this episode, Jeremy and Kyle talk working with Alex Estrada, the Winter Forever anniversary tour, the Batman Forever soundtrack, Christian contemporary music, Blink 182, home movie premiere concerts, rehearsing schedules, Run For Cover records, Set Your Goals, their new single "Long Goodbye" and so much more!!!

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279: Julia Steiner (Ratboys): Millennial Woman Jan 14, 2026

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This week Jeremy welcomes Julia Steiner of the band Ratboys.

On this episode, Jeremy and Julia talk vocal cadences. The O.C. television show, Backstreet Boys, Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen, the song "Year 3000", DIY recordings, Topshelf Records, going from DIY to pro shows, Trader Joe's, the new Ratboys album "Singin' To An Empty Chair, and so much more!!!

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278: Davey Havok (AFI): Cacophony Masked by Euphony Jan 07, 2026

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This week Jeremy welcomes Davey Havok of the band AFI.

On this episodes, Jeremy and Davey talk the American Idiot Musical, AC/DC, Tower Records, playing band at recess, opening for SNFU, recording demos in a yurt, recording AFI records now, Maximum Rock 'n Roll Magazine, their first tour with Swingin' Utters, Canada with Rancid, releasing music with Adeline Records, Ross Robinson, making Sing the Sorrow, the new AFI album "Silver Bleeds the Black Sun", and so much more!!!

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