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Repost - Episode 132: Sam Boyhtari of Greet Death Nov 28, 2025

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation with Harper Boyhtari (formerly known as Sam Boyhtari)

Keith sits down with Sam Boyhtari to discuss growing up in Michigan, the formation of Greet Death, their evolution in sound over the years, their creative process, signing with Deathwish Inc., their latest EP "New Low", life on the road, streaming on Twitch, gaming and more.

Guest co-host: Josh Brigham of Hopesfall. Josh details Hopesfall's recent Satellite Years live set at iMatter Fest and lets us know what to expect next from Hopesfall.

Intro w/ Hopesfall: 0:00 - 4:50
Greet Death Interview - 4:51 - 1:15:06
Outro w/ Hopesfall: 1:15:20 - 1:37:20

Episode 308: Mark Boulanger of Massa Nera Nov 24, 2025

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Keith sits down with Mark Boulanger of Massa Nera to discuss growing up in New Jersey, their history with independent music, the evolution of our music taste over years, classic screamo and metalcore vs. newer versions of it, how Mark met their bandmate Chris at a show and the subsequent formation of Massa Nera. We also discuss the history of Massa Nera, the band's creative process, the making of their latest LP "The Emptiness of All Things" which began as a commissioned work about climate change but evolved into something more, navigating creative differences, the declining state of affairs in our country, what's next for Massa Nera and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 4:54
Massa Nera Interview - 4:55 - 1:11:54
Outro - 1:12:08 - 1:19:23

Repost - Episode 236: Dustin Coffman of Glassing Nov 21, 2025

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2024 conversation.

Keith sits down with Dustin Coffman to discuss Dustin's early days in music and early influences, moving to Austin and the formation of Glassing. We also discuss the history of Glassing, their creative process, early tours including one with This Will Destroy You, the writing of their 2nd LP "Spotted Horse" and the follow up LP "Twin Dream", their latest LP "From the Other Side of the Mirror", the new approach the band took when writing the record and the themes behind it, caffeine intake, gaming, therapy, mental health and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 5:28
Glassing Interview - 5:29 - 1:31:46
Outro - 1:32:01 - 1:39:55

Episode 307: Russ Daniels of North End Nov 17, 2025

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Keith sits down with Russ Daniels to discuss growing up in Reading PA, moving to West Chester PA during college, Russ's music and guitar background, his history with post rock music and bands that have had an impact on us over the years. We also discuss the history of North End, the band's creative process, bands they have collaborated and toured with over the years including Signal Hill, Gates, Vasudeva and others, their latest single "Centerpoint", what's next for North End and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 4:18
North End Interview - 4:19 - 1:04:52

Repost - Episode 226: Ryan Key of Yellowcard Nov 14, 2025

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2024 conversation.

Keith sits down with Ryan Key to discuss growing up in Jacksonville, early music influences, leaving college and his hometown to pursue music, joining Yellowcard, the early days of the band, signing with Capitol records and their rise after the release of Ocean Avenue. We also discuss some of the difficulties Ryan and the band have faced over the years, the initial end of Yellowcard in 2017, Ryan's side project Jedha and the scoring work he does for film, becoming a new father, the newly reformed Yellowcard which began after their Riot Fest performance in 2022, Yellowcard's new collaboration LP with Hammock "A Hopeful Sign", what's next for the band and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 5:41
Yellowcard Interview - 5:42 - 1:23:26
Outro - 1:23:41 - 1:34:28

Episode 306: Dazzling Killmen with Nick Sakes and Ben Greenberg (Uniform) Nov 10, 2025

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Keith sits down with Nick Sakes to discuss his early life in Arkansas, moving to Missouri, discovering punk and underground music, the formation of Dazzling Killmen, the band's early history, recording their debut LP "Dig Out The Switch" in a single day with Steve Albini and their breakup which occurred right before they were to tour Japan. We also discuss Nick's post-Killmen bands Colossomite and Sicbay, the recent reformation of Dazzling Killmen and how it came about, their recent run of shows, Nick's latest band Upright Forms and more.

Keith also welcomes Ben Greenberg to the show to discuss how he linked with Nick as guitar player in the newly reformed Dazzling Killmen, growing up in New York City, his early bands, how Ben developed his career as a Producer and Engineer, the formation of Uniform, the band's 2025 performance at Roadburn Festival, Ben's studio "Circular Ruin" that was opened in 2020 and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 4:44
Nick Sakes Interview - 4:45 - 1:18:52
Ben Greenberg Interview - 1:18:53 - 2:37:01

Repost - Episode 202: Itarya Rosenberg of Rid of Me Nov 07, 2025

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation.

Keith sits down with Itarya Rosenberg to discuss growing up in Bucks County, discovering the local scene, our early show-going experiences, navigating depression and institutions in his high school years and Itarya's early work in Legendary Divorce. We also discuss the formation of Low Dose, the band's history, the end of Low Dose and the beginning of Rid of Me, the band's history, their latest LP "Access to the Lonely", addiction, alcoholism, mental health and more.

Artist Spotlight: Keith speaks to Tristan D'Graves from Incendiary Device about their new self titled LP on Bridge Nine Records

Intro: 0:00 - 6:39
Rid of Me Interview: 6:40 - 1:00:37
Incendiary Device Interview: 1:00:50 - 1:24:11
Outro: 1:24:25 - 1:29:08

Episode 305: Emma Boster of Dying Wish Nov 03, 2025

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Keith sits down with Emma Boster to discuss growing up in Oregon, getting involved with the local scene and booking shows, early band experiences and the formation of Dying Wish. We also discuss Dying Wish's 2019 collaborations with Knocked Loose, signing with Sharptone Records, the band's extensive touring schedule post pandemic including tours with Limp Bizkit and Poppy, dealing with online criticism, standing by your beliefs despite the consequences, the making of Dying Wish's new LP "Flesh Stays Together" and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 3:26
Dying Wish Interview - 3:27 - 1:09:00

Repost - Episode 200: George Clarke of Deafheaven Oct 31, 2025

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation.
Keith sits down with George Clarke to discuss Deafheaven's recent tour with Coheed and Cambria, formative music experiences in our youth, the formation of Deafheaven and early days of the band, recording the band's first demo, signing with Deathwish Inc. and our relationships with drugs, alcohol and sobriety. We also discuss Deafheaven's breakthrough LP "Sunbather", the rise of the band after its release, the 10 year anniversary remaster and upcoming tour, the follow up LP "New Bermuda" and some of the inspiration behind the record, the Grammy nominated follow up "Ordinary Corrupt Human Love", the progression in sound for the band's latest LP "Infinite Granite", what's next for Deafheaven and more.
Intro: 0:00 - 5:41
George Clarke Interview: 5:42 - 1:08:25
Outro: 1:17:36 - 1:32:44

Episode 304: Ink & Dagger - "The Order" with Don Devore and Evan Weiss Oct 27, 2025

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Keith sits down with Don Devore (Ink & Dagger/Frail) and Evan Weiss (Sparks/Lilys) to discuss the duo's efforts over the last decade to bring the Ink & Dagger 2025 discography reissue to life, preparation for the reunion shows, Ink & Dagger history, insights into the band's late front man Sean McCabe and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 4:37
Don Devore & Evan Weiss Interview - 4:38 - 1:28:18

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