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Episode 32: Northeast Family with Chuck Moran Oct 12, 2020

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Keith and Tommy speak with our friend Chuck Moran about classic shows we've attended, gig posters Chuck has made, Tommy and Chuck's college days and more

Episode 31: Keith Goodwin of Good Old War Oct 05, 2020

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Keith and Tommy sit down with Keith Goodwin of Good Old War. We discuss Keith's early days in the Bucks County scene, his first band Days Away, the recording of their now classic 2005 LP "Mapping and Invisible World", band ups and downs and their eventual demise. We also discuss the formation of Good Old War, performing with Anthony Green and the Sound of Animals Fighting, life, addiction and more.

Episode 30: Adam Morgan of Hopesfall Sep 28, 2020

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Keith and Tommy sit down with drummer Adam Morgan of Hopesfall. We discuss Adam's history growing up in Charlotte, discovering the scene and the formation of Hopesfall. We also discuss the approaching anniversary of the band's landmark LP The Satellite Years, touring Brazil, getting back together and releasing their latest and arguably greatest LP - Arbiter. Keith and Tommy also check in to talk through some minor difficulties we've experienced lately, read a new review and other random stuff.

Episode 29: Lee Ving of FEAR Sep 21, 2020

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Keith and Tommy sit down with musician, actor and punk legend Lee Ving. We discuss growing up in Philadelphia, Lee's history with Tommy's dad, discovering the punk scene in Los Angeles and the formation of FEAR. We also discuss hanging with John Belushi, performing on Saturday night live, Lee's acting career and more. Keith and Tommy check in at the end of the show to discuss Lee, Tommy's dad, Popeye's chicken and other random stuff.

Episode 28: Off The Beat of The Northeast Scene w/ Brendan Ekstrom Sep 14, 2020

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Our guest for this week had to cancel so we called up Brendan Ekstrom from Circa Survive and Off the Beat Podcast and made him come on the show. We discuss coping with anxiety and depression, parenting, navigating life while sober, video games, podcasting and more.

Episode 27: Steve Clifford of Circa Survive Sep 07, 2020

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Keith and Tommy sit down with multi-instrumentalist, member of Circa Survive and our friend: Steve Clifford. We discuss Steve's history growing up in Hamilton, attending shows in the northeast, dropping out of high school to go on tour and our experiences growing up in religious families. We also discuss the formation of Circa Survive, the creation of their landmark debut LP Juturna, their early tours and what to expect next from the band.

Episode 26: Evan Diprima of Moon Destroys Aug 31, 2020

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Keith and Tommy sit down with previous drummer of Royal Thunder and current drummer of new post metal outfit Moon Destroys: Evan Diprima. We discuss Evan's history growing up in Atlanta and his intro to the scene, some of his early bands, touring with Royal Thunder and teaming up with Juan Montoya to form Moon Destroys. We talk about the recording of Moon Destroy's debut EP Maiden Voyage, their song writing process, digital recording, skateboarding, life on the road, the lasting legacy of Final Fantasy 7 and more.

Episode 25: Ian Kerner of Blueskiesfade Aug 24, 2020

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Keith and Tommy sit down with the front man of Jersey's own Blueskiesfade: Ian Kerner. We discuss the history of the band and their impact on the local scene and in the northeast. We also discuss their influences, classic shows they played, some of the difficulties they faced in the past and in the current day and the band's plans for the future. We also find out what Ian has been up to all of these years including potentially smuggling illegal goods out of a bar in Houston. Keith and Tommy check in at the end of the show to discuss Keith's recent Warzone dub, the latest scene gossip and the exorbitant price of beach Chipwiches.

Episode 24: Vacation and Pat Aug 17, 2020

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Keith and Tommy sit down with... each other! We discuss what is going on currently in our lives, the show and some of our recent guests. Additionally, our good friend Pat McCormick drops in and we discuss shows he booked in Bucks County / Philadelphia, touring with Coheed and Cambria in their early days and more.

Episode 23: Pete Appleby of Renee Heartfelt / Memorial Aug 10, 2020

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Keith and Tommy sit down with the front man of two of our favorite bands Renee Heartfelt and Memorial: Pete Appleby. We discuss Pete's early days in Chicago and his move to Richmond, VA where he discovered the scene and began playing in bands. We discuss his band Count Me Out, touring the US and Europe and the end of the band. We also discuss the formation of Renee Heartfelt, stories associated with the band and the many difficulties they faced including the limited support and roadblocks put in place by their former label. Finally, we discuss the formation of Memorial, some of the meaning behind the band and their songs and what Pete has been up to for the last decade.

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