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Everything GunsHe Still Made All His Stops! (Episode 71)Send a textWelcome to Everything Guns. In this episode we have a special guest Misti (Jody's wife) to discuss some gear review with us. We also discuss some stuff in the news, break down so use of force scenarios. We also look at Pennsylvania gun laws. Hope you enjoy the podcast.
2026-02-1750 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!317_Danny Schuler - Biohazard - Pt.2Part 2 of Biohazard drummer Danny Schuler! We get into amazing shows he saw including his two favorites; Bad Brains and Van Halen, our mutual love for Leeway and their 91’ record Desperate Measures (as well as Danny seeing them live multiple times), Biohazard’s connection to the hip hop group Onyx and there collaboration on the Judgment Night soundtrack, Danny’s thoughts on the Grunge era and some of his favorite bands of that time, an especially incredible experience with seeing Alice In Chains live, crazy Biohazard shows early on, seeing amazing shows at L’Amour’s in Brooklyn (and meeting hi...
2026-02-1046 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!317_Danny Schuler - Biohazard - Pt.2Part 2 of Biohazard drummer Danny Schuler! We get into amazing shows he saw including his two favorites; Bad Brains and Van Halen, our mutual love for Leeway and their 91’ record Desperate Measures (as well as Danny seeing them live multiple times), Biohazard’s connection to the hip hop group Onyx and there collaboration on the Judgment Night soundtrack, Danny’s thoughts on the Grunge era and some of his favorite bands of that time, an especially incredible experience with seeing Alice In Chains live, crazy Biohazard shows early on, seeing amazing shows at L’Amour’s in Brooklyn (and meeting hi...
2026-02-1046 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!315_Caleb Hogue-Excide, A Knife in the Dark, Holy Figures, Dull MourningDrummer Caleb Hogue of Excide talks about the writing /recording of Excide’s killer new record Bastard Hymns, playing in church band and ultimately hardcore bands, his love for John Tempesta’s playing in Helmet, his giant family (He’s one of 7!), the car wreck that almost took his life, back breaking blue collar jobs, some of Jody’s dumbest gig-cancelations due to self imposed injuries, his other bands including A Knife inThe Dark, Dull Mourning and Holy Figures, plus much more!~https://sharptonerecords.co/collections/excide?srsltid=AfmBOooTbcIvOkH53UAntJpexvp7PrgHlP4IKPAa-v6onOq0j-Mtoj2-
2026-01-2945 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!315_Caleb Hogue-Excide, A Knife in the Dark, Holy Figures, Dull MourningDrummer Caleb Hogue of Excide talks about the writing /recording of Excide’s killer new record Bastard Hymns, playing in church band and ultimately hardcore bands, his love for John Tempesta’s playing in Helmet, his giant family (He’s one of 7!), the car wreck that almost took his life, back breaking blue collar jobs, some of Jody’s dumbest gig-cancelations due to self imposed injuries, his other bands including A Knife inThe Dark, Dull Mourning and Holy Figures, plus much more!~https://sharptonerecords.co/collections/excide?srsltid=AfmBOooTbcIvOkH53UAntJpexvp7PrgHlP4IKPAa-v6onOq0j-Mtoj2-
2026-01-2945 minEverything GunsHe Should Have Wore More Protection! (Episode 68)Send us a textWelcome to the Everything Guns Podcast. We discuss guns & gear, 2A news, self defense usage with firearms and whatever else comes up. In this episode we have some self defense scenarios that will make you wonder about the intelligence of the human species. We also talk about a new gun that I'm (David) about to buy and Jody is getting ready to fly to Las Vegas for Shot Show. Hope you enjoy the podcast.
2026-01-1948 minEverything GunsDid Glock Just Make A Good Business Decision? (Episode 62)Send a textWelcome to the Everything Guns podcast with your hosts David & Jody Smith. In this episode we discuss the news with Glock and how it is effecting the 2A community. We break down a couple of self defense scenarios, talk a little 2A news, and take a quick look at Nevada gun laws. Hope you enjoy the episode. Please leave us a review and you can contact us at info@clearcreekshooting33.com
2025-10-2854 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!313_Rob Smith - Traindodge, Museum of Light, Calm Collapse, Riddle of SteelDrummer Rob Smith of Traindodge, Museum of Light, Calm Collapse, Riddle of Steel (and more) talks about Traindodge’s connection with ATL trio Dropsonic, a brief history of his time in STL, MO trio Riddle of Steel, Russian Circles drummer Dave Turncrantz influence on Rob when he first joined the band, balancing parenting and touring, his first drum sets (and varying drum sets through out the years), Brendan Canty of Fugazi and James Lo of Chavez as drum influences, recording the Museum of lIght “Diviner” record at Ocean Sound studios in Norway, recording at God City Studios with Kurt Ballou...
2025-10-1647 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!313_Rob Smith - Traindodge, Museum of Light, Calm Collapse, Riddle of SteelDrummer Rob Smith of Traindodge, Museum of Light, Calm Collapse, Riddle of Steel (and more) talks about Traindodge’s connection with ATL trio Dropsonic, a brief history of his time in STL, MO trio Riddle of Steel, Russian Circles drummer Dave Turncrantz influence on Rob when he first joined the band, balancing parenting and touring, his first drum sets (and varying drum sets through out the years), Brendan Canty of Fugazi and James Lo of Chavez as drum influences, recording the Museum of lIght “Diviner” record at Ocean Sound studios in Norway, recording at God City Studios with Kurt Ballou...
2025-10-1647 minEverything GunsEchelon 4.0C ReviewSend us a textIn this week's episode we review Jody's new Springfield Echelon 4.0C. Also we review a new Holosun light and other gear that has just recently been purchased. Send us an email at clearcreekshooting33.com and we will send you a free shirt.
2025-05-1342 minEverything GunsIt's A Simple QuestionSend us a textWelcome to Everything Guns. We get back into some self defense scenarios and break them down, talk some 2A in the news and give the weekly USPSA update. Also, Jody is going to make his own kydex holster or so he says. Shoot us an email or review at info@clearcreekshooting33.com and we will try and send you a free shirt. Hope you enjoy the show.
2025-03-1157 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!307_Conan Neutron- & The Secret Friends/Protonic Reversal PodcastGuitarist, Singer, Songwriter, Podcast Host, and more-Conan Neutron stops by to talk his new record; Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends: "The Way of the Neutron", the process of working with Dale Crover of the Melvins on drums for all the records thus far, demoing -vs- going into the studio, working with Australian band DEAD, some his favorite guitarists, some of Conan’s previous guests that Jody’s fascinated with: Guy Picciotto of Fugazi (and a couple of good Fugazi stories), Trey Spruance of Mr Bungle/Secret Chiefs 3, and Ralph Spight of Victims Family- plus much more! Link f...
2025-02-2642 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!307_Conan Neutron- & The Secret Friends/Protonic Reversal PodcastGuitarist, Singer, Songwriter, Podcast Host, and more-Conan Neutron stops by to talk his new record; Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends: "The Way of the Neutron", the process of working with Dale Crover of the Melvins on drums for all the records thus far, demoing -vs- going into the studio, working with Australian band DEAD, some his favorite guitarists, some of Conan’s previous guests that Jody’s fascinated with: Guy Picciotto of Fugazi (and a couple of good Fugazi stories), Trey Spruance of Mr Bungle/Secret Chiefs 3, and Ralph Spight of Victims Family- plus much more! Link f...
2025-02-2642 minEverything GunsHome Alone (Almost Like The Movie) - Episode 45Send us a textWelcome to Everything Guns with your hosts David Smith & Jody Smith. This week we correct a name that Jody got wrong in the last episode, talk some 2A in the news, discuss some self defense uses we found and do a little gear review. Our website has been updated (clearcreekshooting33.com) so if you need something go and check that out. Send us email or review and we will send you a shirt (as long as it doesn't cost too much). Hope you enjoy the episode.info@clearcreekshooting33.com
2025-02-2546 minEverything GunsShot Show Edition 2025 - Episode 43Send us a textIn this episode we focus mostly on what Jody saw at Shot Show 2025. We will discuss pistols, rifles, shotguns, some out of the ordinary firearms and a little gear. We do briefly look at what's in the news including the guy that got shot by his own gun out of Florida. We then take a little deeper look into Australian Gun laws based on an email we received from one our our listeners and see that Australia may not be as bad as you think (thanks for the email). Below is a link...
2025-01-2853 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!300_Mac McNeilly - The Jesus LizardFor the CBBP 300th Episode, The Jesus Lizard drummer Mac McNeilly talks about their new record “Rack” and the process of recording it, revisits their records chronologically- from Head to Shot ,playing along to Deep Purple & Black Sabbath in his early years (and the genius of Bill Ward), Jody’s first impression of the band via a cassette tape of Liar, having Steve Albini cranking the shit out of their live sound as their live Front of House Sound Engineer, his exit front band in 96’, getting struck by lightning, digging Captain Beyond, Yes & King Crimson and other highlights from the Jesu...
2024-09-0449 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!300_Mac McNeilly - The Jesus LizardFor the CBBP 300th Episode, The Jesus Lizard drummer Mac McNeilly talks about their new record “Rack” and the process of recording it, revisits their records chronologically- from Head to Shot ,playing along to Deep Purple & Black Sabbath in his early years (and the genius of Bill Ward), Jody’s first impression of the band via a cassette tape of Liar, having Steve Albini cranking the shit out of their live sound as their live Front of House Sound Engineer, his exit front band in 96’, getting struck by lightning, digging Captain Beyond, Yes & King Crimson and other highlights from the Jesu...
2024-09-0449 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!298_Bill McClintock_Youtube Mashup ArtistYoutube Rock/Soul/Metal/Funk mashup master (& Elementary/Middle school music teacher) Bill McClintock talks with the #CBBP about his early videos and the inspiration behind starting them in the first place, his love for 70’s rock and Eddie Van Halen as his favorite guitarist, how Steely Dan is an all time favorite, how he searches for two songs that already have a cohesive tempo and/or melody, modern technology with app’s that assist in isolating tracks vs the easier years of him editing, how NY metal band Overkill reached out to him to see if he could re-w...
2024-08-0645 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!298_Bill McClintock_Youtube Mashup ArtistYoutube Rock/Soul/Metal/Funk mashup master (& Elementary/Middle school music teacher) Bill McClintock talks with the #CBBP about his early videos and the inspiration behind starting them in the first place, his love for 70’s rock and Eddie Van Halen as his favorite guitarist, how Steely Dan is an all time favorite, how he searches for two songs that already have a cohesive tempo and/or melody, modern technology with app’s that assist in isolating tracks vs the easier years of him editing, how NY metal band Overkill reached out to him to see if he could re-w...
2024-08-0645 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!296_Brody Taylor Smith-Invent AnimateDrummer Brody Taylor Smith of Invent Animate, Exist, & Satyr talks about IA’s most recent run with Northlane, Thornhill & Windwaker, as well as their two month tour with Beartooth, pre-show warmup’s, learning double bass early, using guitar pro for music notation, why he doesn’t use triggers with Invent Animate, recording and playing live with his John Tempesta Snare, the varying styles between Satyr, Exist and Invent Animate, upcoming tours and a busy year ahead!
2024-07-2434 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!296_Brody Taylor Smith-Invent AnimateDrummer Brody Taylor Smith of Invent Animate, Exist, & Satyr talks about IA’s most recent run with Northlane, Thornhill & Windwaker, as well as their two month tour with Beartooth, pre-show warmup’s, learning double bass early, using guitar pro for music notation, why he doesn’t use triggers with Invent Animate, recording and playing live with his John Tempesta Snare, the varying styles between Satyr, Exist and Invent Animate, upcoming tours and a busy year ahead!
2024-07-2434 minEverything GunsUnder Seige (Episode 20)Send us a textIn tonight's episode we have a Misti from Misti MadeIt (and Jody's wife) on to share her thoughts on her Shot Show experience. We talk a lot about Shot Show with a few Use of Force scenarios mixed in. We also give another update to the USPSA drama. Hope you enjoy this episode and don't forget if you would like a free shirt send us an email at info@clearcreekshooting33.com. Instagram : #EvertythingGuns_Podcast & #ClearCreekShooting33Youtube : ClearCreekShooting
2024-02-0251 minEverything GunsYou Ain't Getting My Money!Send us a textWe are back with a fun packed episode of self defense scenarios, current news and USPSA updates. We also review the Smith & Wesson 380 EZ and a self healing rubber dummy that we are thinking about getting for the range. Don't forget if you email us at info@clearcreekshooting33.com we will send you a free shirt. Also, follow us on instagram at EverythingGuns_Podcast and ClearcreekShooting33. We are starting a youtube page Clear Creek Shooting (see link below if you can't find us using the search button). Hope you enjoy the episode.
2023-11-2745 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!268_Noah See - ConjurerDrummer Noah See of the UK’s Conjurer talks beer preferences and the sport of drinking in England, his most recent US tour and the experience of driving longer distances in the US -vs- the UK, how he and the other members grew up in different areas/scenes and how he joined the band, fans reactions to the Conjurer/Pijn collaboration album “Curse these Metal Hands” (And how Jody thought the latter band’s name was pronounced -_-), the local hardcore scene he was influenced by, challenges of the Conjurer material and some upcoming dates!Tour dates...
2023-09-2633 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!268_Noah See - ConjurerDrummer Noah See of the UK’s Conjurer talks beer preferences and the sport of drinking in England, his most recent US tour and the experience of driving longer distances in the US -vs- the UK, how he and the other members grew up in different areas/scenes and how he joined the band, fans reactions to the Conjurer/Pijn collaboration album “Curse these Metal Hands” (And how Jody thought the latter band’s name was pronounced -_-), the local hardcore scene he was influenced by, challenges of the Conjurer material and some upcoming dates!Tour dates...
2023-09-2633 minEverything GunsShaky the Clown - Episode 12Send us a textIn this episode we update a few new stories from last episode and discuss a few more things going on concerning the 2nd Admendment. We give another update on the USPSA drama and talk about use of force encounter that includes fireworks. Finally we get to talk about the Alabama Sectional that Jody shot and you will need to tune in to see if he made it to A class. Hope you enjoy.For a free t-shirt email us a info@clearcreekshooting33.com
2023-09-2553 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!266_Cap'n Ron-Chat PileCap. Ron of OK. City’s Chat Pile talks about his day gig coding for effects pedals, the origin of the band name, his upbringing in a small town/ jamming with his brother, the bizarre state that is Oklahoma ( and a couple crazy Jody stories), how he loves the band Phish, how Dave Grohl taught him to play the drums, the process of recording “God’s Country” and strange early shows/ vs more awesome recent shows and the upcoming tour!https://chatpile.net/https://www.facebook.com/chatpilebandCBBP SPO...
2023-09-1134 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!266_Cap'n Ron-Chat PileCap. Ron of OK. City’s Chat Pile talks about his day gig coding for effects pedals, the origin of the band name, his upbringing in a small town/ jamming with his brother, the bizarre state that is Oklahoma ( and a couple crazy Jody stories), how he loves the band Phish, how Dave Grohl taught him to play the drums, the process of recording “God’s Country” and strange early shows/ vs more awesome recent shows and the upcoming tour!https://chatpile.net/https://www.facebook.com/chatpilebandCBBP SPO...
2023-09-1134 minEverything GunsDo You Workout?Send us a textIn this episode we look at a high profile case from the past and discuss what could have been done differently. We also discuss a few other self defense scenarios and get into a couple gear reviews. Jody also gives us a FFL update and we discuss current USPSA news. If you stick around long enough in the podcast you will hear a couple of tips of the week. Hope you enjoy the podcast and if so shoot us an email or leave a review. Don't forget we are giving away some Everything...
2023-08-0748 minEverything GunsHammer Time (Episode 8)Send us a textIn today's episode we start off discussing a few different self defense scenarios and how we would handle them including pros and cons of stepping into the middle of something. We look at one story in the news and give our thoughts on it. We talk a little guns and gear and then give a USPSA nationals update. Jody brings us up to date on his FFL and we throw out a couple of tips of the week. Hope you enjoy the podcast.If you like the episodes please subscribe and...
2023-07-1148 minEverything GunsStay Away From My Car - Episode 7Send us a textIn this episode we discuss some self defense encounters that have been in the news recently. We also review some guns and gear that we have and some we would like to have. We get a USPSA update from Jody and what we are going to do next at our range.We are still looking to give away a couple of Everything Guns Podcast shirts so if you are interested visit clearcreekshooting33.com and leave a comment or review. Hope you enjoy the episode. Don't forget to follow us on your...
2023-06-2045 minEverything GunsJust Shutup! - Episode 5Send us a textIn this episode we discuss some self defense scenarios that have been in the news and update a few that we have discussed in the past. We review the Taurus Judge, Oracle Arms 2311, Canik TP9 CAS, and Interceptor 9mm ammo. We also talk about our recent trip to our range and give an update on Jody’s FFL. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy the episode.www.clearcreekshooting33.com
2023-05-2943 minEverything GunsI Think I Shot 3 Gun - Episode 4Send us a textIn this episode we update some past self defense scenarios and discuss some new ones. We review the Smith & Wesson Equalizer, Canik TP9 SFX with mods, Mossberg JM Pro Shotgun, and a folding AR. We also update USPSA drama and add a tip of the week. Hope you enjoy listening.info@clearcreekshooting33.com
2023-05-1539 minEverything GunsSmoke & Hope (Episode 3)Send us a textIn tonights episode we do a few gun reviews and our thoughts on one we just got finished shooting. We also discuss some self defense scenarios, talk a little USPSA drama and get an FFL update from Jody. Hope you enjoy.
2023-05-0648 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!260_Scott Osment-Deaf ClubDrummer Scott Osment of Deaf Club (Featuring Justin Pearson; The Locust, Retox, Dead Cross) talks about his move from Austin to California, only to endure Covid times with wild fires and ultimately getting Covid -resulting in him moving back to Austin, how Deaf Club started as a band and the process of recording their new record Productive Disruption, Jody recounts his first time seeing the Locust, the embarrassment of revisiting one’s early bands and why teenage boredom benefited his early practice regimens , why he listens primarily to Hip Hop, back injuries, the growing excitement of upcoming shows & much mo...
2022-01-3133 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!260_Scott Osment-Deaf ClubDrummer Scott Osment of Deaf Club (Featuring Justin Pearson; The Locust, Retox, Dead Cross) talks about his move from Austin to California, only to endure Covid times with wild fires and ultimately getting Covid -resulting in him moving back to Austin, how Deaf Club started as a band and the process of recording their new record Productive Disruption, Jody recounts his first time seeing the Locust, the embarrassment of revisiting one’s early bands and why teenage boredom benefited his early practice regimens , why he listens primarily to Hip Hop, back injuries, the growing excitement of upcoming shows & much mo...
2022-01-3133 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!255_Tim Baltes-AKA:TIMBOFROMKENODrummer Tim Baltes aka; TIMBO FROM KENO talks about his excerpt form the new book “A Drummers Ethos” by Jose Medeles, the origins and evolution of his ‘In the Air Tonight” drum-fill series, Kowloon Walled City as the soundtrack for winters in Wisconsin, broken-balls, how he doesn’t live in Canada, nor have his studio set up in a drum shop, how The Jesus Lizard didn’t make sense until Jody got fired from his job at the time, drum restoration as an occupation, the Fugazi rhythm section as an influence, how facing his own mortality shifted his focus to a drum-cent...
2021-12-2037 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!255_Tim Baltes-AKA:TIMBOFROMKENODrummer Tim Baltes aka; TIMBO FROM KENO talks about his excerpt form the new book “A Drummers Ethos” by Jose Medeles, the origins and evolution of his ‘In the Air Tonight” drum-fill series, Kowloon Walled City as the soundtrack for winters in Wisconsin, broken-balls, how he doesn’t live in Canada, nor have his studio set up in a drum shop, how The Jesus Lizard didn’t make sense until Jody got fired from his job at the time, drum restoration as an occupation, the Fugazi rhythm section as an influence, how facing his own mortality shifted his focus to a drum-cent...
2021-12-2037 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!251_Luc Hess-Coilguns, The OceanDrummer Luc Hess of Coilguns/formerly The Ocean recounts some of the recording processes’ for both Coilguns (caveman living in a German country-side house), and the Ocean’s Anthropocentric, Heliocentric & Pelagial records , Jody’s lost Vistalite kit that Luc played 8 years prior, why Botch rules, the insanity of Chris Pennie’s drumming with DEP, some of the Ocean tours with Between the Buried & Me, Intronaut, and the Summer Slaughter tour of 2013, his first “Thunder” drum set & much more! https://coilguns.bandcamp.com/PIC: Paul VerhagenEpisode Sponsor: https://oneuploops.com/
2021-11-2238 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!251_Luc Hess-Coilguns, The OceanDrummer Luc Hess of Coilguns/formerly The Ocean recounts some of the recording processes’ for both Coilguns (caveman living in a German country-side house), and the Ocean’s Anthropocentric, Heliocentric & Pelagial records , Jody’s lost Vistalite kit that Luc played 8 years prior, why Botch rules, the insanity of Chris Pennie’s drumming with DEP, some of the Ocean tours with Between the Buried & Me, Intronaut, and the Summer Slaughter tour of 2013, his first “Thunder” drum set & much more! https://coilguns.bandcamp.com/PIC: Paul VerhagenEpisode Sponsor: https://oneuploops.com/
2021-11-2238 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!248_Enrique Sagarnaga- Crypt Sermon, The SilverDrummer Enrique Sagarnaga of Crypt Sermon & The Silver talks about shows coming back and playing his first show in over a year & 1/2, the origins of The Silver and the process of tracking/releasing their new album Ward of Roses, drumming with Crypt Sermon through out the years, trying to find extreme music in Bolivia as a kid, Jody’s recent obsession with Metallica (all over again) / our mutual fascination with Sepultura and the lore of metal in general, injuries and dogs in huts in Latin America, plus much more!
2021-10-2542 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!248_Enrique Sagarnaga- Crypt Sermon, The SilverDrummer Enrique Sagarnaga of Crypt Sermon & The Silver talks about shows coming back and playing his first show in over a year & 1/2, the origins of The Silver and the process of tracking/releasing their new album Ward of Roses, drumming with Crypt Sermon through out the years, trying to find extreme music in Bolivia as a kid, Jody’s recent obsession with Metallica (all over again) / our mutual fascination with Sepultura and the lore of metal in general, injuries and dogs in huts in Latin America, plus much more!
2021-10-2542 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!241_Dan Wilding-CarcassCarcass drummer Dan Wilding talks about the three years from tracking drums to releasing their new record Torn Arteries, the writing, recording, and artwork of the record, Jody’s brilliant next grind core band, actual carcass removal, the “mindfield” of developing double bass (and maintaining it), technical music not being recorded to click tracks for a change, triggers, learning slow-vs- jumping into the upper tempo hellfire (TM), marching band as a foundation for drummers in the States, and much more!
2021-08-231h 05Crash Bang Boom Podcast!241_Dan Wilding-CarcassCarcass drummer Dan Wilding talks about the three years from tracking drums to releasing their new record Torn Arteries, the writing, recording, and artwork of the record, Jody’s brilliant next grind core band, actual carcass removal, the “mindfield” of developing double bass (and maintaining it), technical music not being recorded to click tracks for a change, triggers, learning slow-vs- jumping into the upper tempo hellfire (TM), marching band as a foundation for drummers in the States, and much more!
2021-08-231h 05
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!238_Andy Granelli_The Distillers/ Seized UpDrummer Andy Granelli of the Distillers & Seized Up talks about skateboarding and being exposed to punk rock in the bay area, getting the Distillers gig and some of the awesome gigs they’ve played/Andy & Jody recount mutual spiral staircase gigs they’ve played, looking back on the 90’s as a pre-internet age with rock at the forefront, the challenges of playing fast, clown feet, pros & cons of drum lessons, Guns N Roses seeming dangerous in the 80’s, plus much more!Pic C/O Peter_Saporito
2021-08-0936 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!238_Andy Granelli_The Distillers/ Seized UpDrummer Andy Granelli of the Distillers & Seized Up talks about skateboarding and being exposed to punk rock in the bay area, getting the Distillers gig and some of the awesome gigs they’ve played/Andy & Jody recount mutual spiral staircase gigs they’ve played, looking back on the 90’s as a pre-internet age with rock at the forefront, the challenges of playing fast, clown feet, pros & cons of drum lessons, Guns N Roses seeming dangerous in the 80’s, plus much more!Pic C/O Peter_Saporito
2021-08-0936 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!236_ Greg Travasos- Radiant KnifeGreg Travasos of Lafayette, LA’s Radiant Knife talks about swamp -vs-desert heat and shedding pounds during Louisiana summer rehearsals, their new split on sludge lord recordings with Baton Rouge’s Woorms, some of the concepts, art and recording process’ behind 2020’s fantastic double release; The Body & The Ghost, the bizarre 20+ years of how Jody knows guitarist/vocalist Stephen Sheppert, influential bands in Lafayette and some of the more extreme music he gravitated towards early on, Neil Peart as a direct (and indirect) influence, recent 80’s hair metal obsessions and going to see Queensryche/ Motley Crue in the 80’s /90’s, porn mags in...
2021-07-2539 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!236_ Greg Travasos- Radiant KnifeGreg Travasos of Lafayette, LA’s Radiant Knife talks about swamp -vs-desert heat and shedding pounds during Louisiana summer rehearsals, their new split on sludge lord recordings with Baton Rouge’s Woorms, some of the concepts, art and recording process’ behind 2020’s fantastic double release; The Body & The Ghost, the bizarre 20+ years of how Jody knows guitarist/vocalist Stephen Sheppert, influential bands in Lafayette and some of the more extreme music he gravitated towards early on, Neil Peart as a direct (and indirect) influence, recent 80’s hair metal obsessions and going to see Queensryche/ Motley Crue in the 80’s /90’s, porn mags in...
2021-07-2539 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!235_Matt Musty-TrainTrain drummer Matt Musty recalls the series of shows leading right up to Covid lockdowns, recounts some of his favorite studios and some of the great producers that he’s worked with along the way, the audition for Train and his mantra is going into auditions, some of the more special Train gigs he’s played, warm-up routines with Grace Potter for two hour shows -vs- 90 minute Train shows, Jody’s 100 year old ankles, the beauty of Acrolite snares, his fairly minimal drum collection, the challenges of playing modern country and some of the Nashville greats, the chameleon that is Matt...
2021-07-1950 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!235_Matt Musty-TrainTrain drummer Matt Musty recalls the series of shows leading right up to Covid lockdowns, recounts some of his favorite studios and some of the great producers that he’s worked with along the way, the audition for Train and his mantra is going into auditions, some of the more special Train gigs he’s played, warm-up routines with Grace Potter for two hour shows -vs- 90 minute Train shows, Jody’s 100 year old ankles, the beauty of Acrolite snares, his fairly minimal drum collection, the challenges of playing modern country and some of the Nashville greats, the chameleon that is Matt...
2021-07-1950 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!218_Jose Medeles- Revival Drum Shop, Author- "The Stoic Drummer"Drummer, author, vintage drum specialist & more; Jose Medeles talks about the origins of the shop, the various locations, challenges of 2020 and embracing the changes, fads in vintage drum collection, the highs and lows of owning a business, touring with the breeders and how his initial drum collection started, Instagram thieves, some of the drums he regrets selling from his collection, the tricky balance of touring -vs- family life, meeting Elliot Smith’s drummer Scott Mcpherson and his early involvement in the shop, his first drum shop-job with Pro Drum Hollywood & much more!https://www.revivaldrumshop.com/https://jo...
2021-03-1548 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!218_Jose Medeles- Revival Drum Shop, Author- "The Stoic Drummer"Drummer, author, vintage drum specialist & more; Jose Medeles talks about the origins of the shop, the various locations, challenges of 2020 and embracing the changes, fads in vintage drum collection, the highs and lows of owning a business, touring with the breeders and how his initial drum collection started, Instagram thieves, some of the drums he regrets selling from his collection, the tricky balance of touring -vs- family life, meeting Elliot Smith’s drummer Scott Mcpherson and his early involvement in the shop, his first drum shop-job with Pro Drum Hollywood & much more!https://www.revivaldrumshop.com/https://jo...
2021-03-1548 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!216_Steve Gorman-The Black Crowes, Trigger Hippy, Author of the Black Crowes memoir & more!Ex Black Crowe/present Hippy Trigger drummer & author of memoir “Hard to Handle, the Life and Death of the Black Crowes”-Steve Gorman talks about the drums as his destined instrument, REM as a game changer, rolling the dice on pursuing music and the process of relocating to Atlanta, the year spent prior to Shake your Moneymaker selling 5 million copies and the rapid ascent-only to be met with the grunge movement in ’91, their two full records that got scrapped, the surreal experience of playing zeppelin’ songs with Jimmy page for the Live at the Greek recording, the famous false start being le...
2021-03-0153 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!216_Steve Gorman-The Black Crowes, Trigger Hippy, Author of the Black Crowes memoir & more!Ex Black Crowe/present Hippy Trigger drummer & author of memoir “Hard to Handle, the Life and Death of the Black Crowes”-Steve Gorman talks about the drums as his destined instrument, REM as a game changer, rolling the dice on pursuing music and the process of relocating to Atlanta, the year spent prior to Shake your Moneymaker selling 5 million copies and the rapid ascent-only to be met with the grunge movement in ’91, their two full records that got scrapped, the surreal experience of playing zeppelin’ songs with Jimmy page for the Live at the Greek recording, the famous false start being le...
2021-03-0153 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!215_JP Bouvet -Prt II: Childish Japes, Instructor & more!Drummer JP Bouvet stops by the CBBP for a second time to talk about the last three years since their previous chat; developing his Buddy Rich Inspired Flow Mode course and Triplet Rhythmic Vocabulary courses for his website, recounting his 700 mile Icelandic bike trek, melodic chunks & chunk rearranging(and why Jody thinks that’s hilarious), representational thinking in soloing, triplet vocabulary expansion, the jazz rabbit hole he’s recently gone done, how jazz-kit tunings have inspired different tunings for his kit, developing the ability to solo and get to a ‘flow state”, melodic content lacking in ones library, & much more!...
2021-02-2244 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!215_JP Bouvet -Prt II: Childish Japes, Instructor & more!Drummer JP Bouvet stops by the CBBP for a second time to talk about the last three years since their previous chat; developing his Buddy Rich Inspired Flow Mode course and Triplet Rhythmic Vocabulary courses for his website, recounting his 700 mile Icelandic bike trek, melodic chunks & chunk rearranging(and why Jody thinks that’s hilarious), representational thinking in soloing, triplet vocabulary expansion, the jazz rabbit hole he’s recently gone done, how jazz-kit tunings have inspired different tunings for his kit, developing the ability to solo and get to a ‘flow state”, melodic content lacking in ones library, & much more!...
2021-02-2244 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!213_Travis Orbin-Darkest Hour, SoloDrummer Travis Orbin talks about the new live video/audio package Darkest Hour is releasing, the informative lessons he received at young age and and some of the hybrid techniques he’s developed since then, his primary drumming influences, thoughts behind his present set-up, inspiration for playing open-handed, a truly bizarre Darkest Hour show Jody witnessed, teaching experiences, notating music and sight reading, session work & the process(s) for writing with Darkest Hour, VHS Instructional videos & our mutual fascination with David Garibaldi, & much more! http://travisorbin.com/https://travisorbin.bandcamp.com/
2021-02-0841 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!213_Travis Orbin-Darkest Hour, SoloDrummer Travis Orbin talks about the new live video/audio package Darkest Hour is releasing, the informative lessons he received at young age and and some of the hybrid techniques he’s developed since then, his primary drumming influences, thoughts behind his present set-up, inspiration for playing open-handed, a truly bizarre Darkest Hour show Jody witnessed, teaching experiences, notating music and sight reading, session work & the process(s) for writing with Darkest Hour, VHS Instructional videos & our mutual fascination with David Garibaldi, & much more! http://travisorbin.com/https://travisorbin.bandcamp.com/
2021-02-0841 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!188_Evan Diprima- Moon Destroys, Royal Thunder, Brother HawkMoon Destroys (and former Royal Thunder/Brother Hawk) drummer Evan Diprima talks about the process of working with ex-Torche guitarist Juan Montoya on the new Moon Destroys EP featuring Troy Sanders(Mastodon) and Paul Masvidal(Cynic) on vocals, the 12 day in-studio writing session that ultimately yielded the record as well as future plans for the next record, vintage drums vs modern drums,, 80’s & 90’s Yamaha kits, bearing edges, molecular compounds, wrapping and re-wrapping kits, Jody’s mid life snare crisis, going off the grid and building drums (#lifegoals), & more!https://moondestroys.bandcamp.com/
2020-07-0650 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!188_Evan Diprima- Moon Destroys, Royal Thunder, Brother HawkMoon Destroys (and former Royal Thunder/Brother Hawk) drummer Evan Diprima talks about the process of working with ex-Torche guitarist Juan Montoya on the new Moon Destroys EP featuring Troy Sanders(Mastodon) and Paul Masvidal(Cynic) on vocals, the 12 day in-studio writing session that ultimately yielded the record as well as future plans for the next record, vintage drums vs modern drums,, 80’s & 90’s Yamaha kits, bearing edges, molecular compounds, wrapping and re-wrapping kits, Jody’s mid life snare crisis, going off the grid and building drums (#lifegoals), & more!https://moondestroys.bandcamp.com/
2020-07-0650 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!184_Ash Pearson_RevocationRevocation drummer Ash Pearson made a second appearance on the CBBP where we talked about Revocation recording, releasing, and touring on The Outer Ones, the amazing studio in which he recorded the drums, his tips for warming up and staying in shape vs getting back in shape prior to a tour cycle, his thoughts on maintaining a zen like state while playing intense music, thoughts on bass drum triggers in heavy music, Jody’s holy trinity of high functioning spectrum artists, a full on Zappa geek-out on the '73-'75 records; Over Night Sensation, Apostrophe, Live at the Roxy & One Si...
2020-05-2556 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!184_Ash Pearson_RevocationRevocation drummer Ash Pearson made a second appearance on the CBBP where we talked about Revocation recording, releasing, and touring on The Outer Ones, the amazing studio in which he recorded the drums, his tips for warming up and staying in shape vs getting back in shape prior to a tour cycle, his thoughts on maintaining a zen like state while playing intense music, thoughts on bass drum triggers in heavy music, Jody’s holy trinity of high functioning spectrum artists, a full on Zappa geek-out on the '73-'75 records; Over Night Sensation, Apostrophe, Live at the Roxy & One Si...
2020-05-2556 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!172_Isaac Faulk_Blood IncantationIssac Faulk of Denver, CO's Blood Incantation talks about the process of recording to tape and without click tracks for their record Hidden History of the Human Race, embracing the prog influences of Yes, King Crimson and Gentle Giant into the Death Metal world, flying into NY and playing back-lined gear for their two nights of sold out shows at St Vitus in Brooklyn, battling exhaustion and even sickness in the studio to get the best take and when to step back to objectively access your performances, his musical household and early recordings that lead him to the drums, how t...
2020-02-2437 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!172_Isaac Faulk_Blood IncantationIssac Faulk of Denver, CO's Blood Incantation talks about the process of recording to tape and without click tracks for their record Hidden History of the Human Race, embracing the prog influences of Yes, King Crimson and Gentle Giant into the Death Metal world, flying into NY and playing back-lined gear for their two nights of sold out shows at St Vitus in Brooklyn, battling exhaustion and even sickness in the studio to get the best take and when to step back to objectively access your performances, his musical household and early recordings that lead him to the drums, how t...
2020-02-2437 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!171_Jeff Conrad-Phantom Planet, The Siren Six!Phantom Planet drummer Jeff Conrad talks the reformation of not only PP but his original band The Siren Six! from Minneapolis, MN, moving to Los Angeles as a 20 year old and navigating the late 90's LA scene as a Midwestern ska band, playing shows with Fishbone and No Doubt, how Guns & Roses led him to the drums, his first drum set, the bizarre scenario in which Jody discovered the Raise the Dead album, Pete Thomas of Elvis Castello & The Attractions as an influence, the crazy process of shooting the RTD album artwork & his experience working with grammy award winning producer...
2020-02-1738 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!171_Jeff Conrad-Phantom Planet, The Siren Six!Phantom Planet drummer Jeff Conrad talks the reformation of not only PP but his original band The Siren Six! from Minneapolis, MN, moving to Los Angeles as a 20 year old and navigating the late 90's LA scene as a Midwestern ska band, playing shows with Fishbone and No Doubt, how Guns & Roses led him to the drums, his first drum set, the bizarre scenario in which Jody discovered the Raise the Dead album, Pete Thomas of Elvis Castello & The Attractions as an influence, the crazy process of shooting the RTD album artwork & his experience working with grammy award winning producer...
2020-02-1738 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!160_Derek S Abrams-MinistryDerek S Abrams reflects on the trippy experience of playing MSG with Slayer, Primus, and Phil Anselmo & the Illegals, why Idaho shows are awesome, drinking wine with Les Claypool, how he got the Ministry gig, working at Prince's private estate Paisely Park to roadying for Ministry to getting the drum gig with the band, Ministry's live samples rather than pre-recorded tracks, Jody & Derek recount seeing Ministry live in 92', his musical family , digging Sepultura and their hand percussion, JR high band geekery and his militant band instructor, Ministry Vocalist' crazy autobiography and one aspect of Al's stories that's never a...
2019-11-1842 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!160_Derek S Abrams-MinistryDerek S Abrams reflects on the trippy experience of playing MSG with Slayer, Primus, and Phil Anselmo & the Illegals, why Idaho shows are awesome, drinking wine with Les Claypool, how he got the Ministry gig, working at Prince's private estate Paisely Park to roadying for Ministry to getting the drum gig with the band, Ministry's live samples rather than pre-recorded tracks, Jody & Derek recount seeing Ministry live in 92', his musical family , digging Sepultura and their hand percussion, JR high band geekery and his militant band instructor, Ministry Vocalist' crazy autobiography and one aspect of Al's stories that's never a...
2019-11-1842 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!157-Adam Nohe-HorseburnerDrummer Adam Nohe of W. VA's Horseburner talks the decade of being a band, the trials and tribulations of lineup changes, their new record The Thief and all that went into putting the record out, his Ludwig obsession and recording Vistalite's in the studio, spending the time in the studio to get natural sounds/avoiding samples, our mutual friend in Jon Lane's hip injury that forced Godmaker off the tour w/ Horseburner, his love for Ringo Starr, "Laughing off the Shit Show", Ian Paice & Chad Smith as influences, embarrassing High School dance stories, drum collections and love of vintage drums, q...
2019-11-0238 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!157-Adam Nohe-HorseburnerDrummer Adam Nohe of W. VA's Horseburner talks the decade of being a band, the trials and tribulations of lineup changes, their new record The Thief and all that went into putting the record out, his Ludwig obsession and recording Vistalite's in the studio, spending the time in the studio to get natural sounds/avoiding samples, our mutual friend in Jon Lane's hip injury that forced Godmaker off the tour w/ Horseburner, his love for Ringo Starr, "Laughing off the Shit Show", Ian Paice & Chad Smith as influences, embarrassing High School dance stories, drum collections and love of vintage drums, q...
2019-11-0238 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!156_Mario Rubalcaba- Earthless, OFF!, Rocket from the Crypt, Hot SnakesDrummer Mario Rubalcaba of Earthless, OFF!, Rocket from the Crypt and formerly Hot Snakes, talks about his ever expanding record collection, using Chicago as a hub for touring and the killer Ludwig kit he got for this tour, Jody & Mario swap stolen bicycle stories and Mario reveals how his story lead to a skateboarding career which in turn lead to him revisiting the drums, recording Earthless' Black Heaven at Rancho De La Luna with Dave Catchings, recording Audit in Progress with Hot Snakes and the story of how he got in the band, his ongoing work with Rocket From The...
2019-10-2841 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!156_Mario Rubalcaba- Earthless, OFF!, Rocket from the Crypt, Hot SnakesDrummer Mario Rubalcaba of Earthless, OFF!, Rocket from the Crypt and formerly Hot Snakes, talks about his ever expanding record collection, using Chicago as a hub for touring and the killer Ludwig kit he got for this tour, Jody & Mario swap stolen bicycle stories and Mario reveals how his story lead to a skateboarding career which in turn lead to him revisiting the drums, recording Earthless' Black Heaven at Rancho De La Luna with Dave Catchings, recording Audit in Progress with Hot Snakes and the story of how he got in the band, his ongoing work with Rocket From The...
2019-10-2841 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!154_Michael Martens_O'BrotherDrummer Michael Martens of ATL’s O’Brother talks the decade anniversary of their first record the Death of Day/reflecting on strange shows they played a decade ago while touring on said record, their sixth touring member on this run and why he still loves playing those songs so many years later, his set up in the studio and on gigs, the haunted house in Long Island they stayed at while recording their dark record Disillusion, recording Endless Light at Southern Tracks in Atlanta, the origins of the band, pop punk and Thrice drummer Riley Breckenridge as an influence/his...
2019-10-1435 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!154_Michael Martens_O'BrotherDrummer Michael Martens of ATL’s O’Brother talks the decade anniversary of their first record the Death of Day/reflecting on strange shows they played a decade ago while touring on said record, their sixth touring member on this run and why he still loves playing those songs so many years later, his set up in the studio and on gigs, the haunted house in Long Island they stayed at while recording their dark record Disillusion, recording Endless Light at Southern Tracks in Atlanta, the origins of the band, pop punk and Thrice drummer Riley Breckenridge as an influence/his...
2019-10-1435 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!147_Rick Smith-Torche, House of Lightning, Caveman CultDrummer Rick Smith of Miami melodi-stoner band Torche stopped by the #CBBP for a the second time to talk their new record Admission, how the new lineup changed the writing process and how this record wasn’t as rushed as Restarter, how Miami has effected their sound and the "stoke level” being at an all time high in the band, working at cool drum shops -vs- his miserable 4 day stint at Guitar Center, fanboying on Sebastian Thomson from Baroness/TransAm, balancing breathing in your playing and how that affects the feel of the songs and the ability to control tempos, havi...
2019-08-1252 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!147_Rick Smith-Torche, House of Lightning, Caveman CultDrummer Rick Smith of Miami melodi-stoner band Torche stopped by the #CBBP for a the second time to talk their new record Admission, how the new lineup changed the writing process and how this record wasn’t as rushed as Restarter, how Miami has effected their sound and the "stoke level” being at an all time high in the band, working at cool drum shops -vs- his miserable 4 day stint at Guitar Center, fanboying on Sebastian Thomson from Baroness/TransAm, balancing breathing in your playing and how that affects the feel of the songs and the ability to control tempos, havi...
2019-08-1252 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!144_Brent Prager-CherubsDrummer Brent Prager of Austin, TX OG Noise Rock trio Cherubs talks the aches and pains of nearly 30 years of drumming, their 18 year hiatus, how social media led the rebirth of Cherubs, vertigo from excessive volume, caveman-‘crompin” on the kit, addiction and holding down jobs, two years in NY /working with Barkmarket drummer Rock Savage, kindred spirits in Unsane, the Austin TX scene in the 80’s/90’s with Butthole Surfers, Scratch Acid, & Miracle Room, the diner conversation that lead to him playing the drums and his first compliment /Jody’s first drum solo fail, getting back in the van for Cherub...
2019-07-2239 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!144_Brent Prager-CherubsDrummer Brent Prager of Austin, TX OG Noise Rock trio Cherubs talks the aches and pains of nearly 30 years of drumming, their 18 year hiatus, how social media led the rebirth of Cherubs, vertigo from excessive volume, caveman-‘crompin” on the kit, addiction and holding down jobs, two years in NY /working with Barkmarket drummer Rock Savage, kindred spirits in Unsane, the Austin TX scene in the 80’s/90’s with Butthole Surfers, Scratch Acid, & Miracle Room, the diner conversation that lead to him playing the drums and his first compliment /Jody’s first drum solo fail, getting back in the van for Cherub...
2019-07-2239 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!139_Kris Kuss_PILEDrummer Kris Kuss of Boston’s Pile talks about the decade he’s been in the band, early tours in the states & Europe, holding down minimal jobs and a relationship around touring, cats vs not-so-fancy furniture, growing up playing in church and finding punk rock, local drummers who were an influence in Illinois, playing strange bars in New Orleans and Bar Harbor, Maine, Jody’s fascination with Boston band the Lot Six, seeing Jon Theodore and Ilan Rubin live, reflecting on the process of recording their albums throughout the years- from recording in the ‘Sex Dungeon” and leading up to their most...
2019-06-1041 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!139_Kris Kuss_PILEDrummer Kris Kuss of Boston’s Pile talks about the decade he’s been in the band, early tours in the states & Europe, holding down minimal jobs and a relationship around touring, cats vs not-so-fancy furniture, growing up playing in church and finding punk rock, local drummers who were an influence in Illinois, playing strange bars in New Orleans and Bar Harbor, Maine, Jody’s fascination with Boston band the Lot Six, seeing Jon Theodore and Ilan Rubin live, reflecting on the process of recording their albums throughout the years- from recording in the ‘Sex Dungeon” and leading up to their most...
2019-06-1041 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!135_Adam Wade- Jawbox, Shudder to Think, Film SchoolDrummer Adam Wade talks about his upbringing in DC/NY, early musical mentors, DC drumming influences, seeing a young Dave Grohl, the early 90’s and touring with Naked Raygun, Helmet, Smashing Pumpkins, Fugazi & more, Keith Moon and the Monkees as influences, recording Grippe & Novelty with Jawbox, his experiences with Shudder to Think and acclimating to both the music and singing with the unique style of Craig Wedren, tough crowds with STT, playing with the Motels & Krist Novelselic, Jody’s propensity’s for injuries and subsequent gig cancellations vs Adam’s ability to not be injured (but played through vertigo), re-crunching the numb...
2019-05-1352 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!135_Adam Wade- Jawbox, Shudder to Think, Film SchoolDrummer Adam Wade talks about his upbringing in DC/NY, early musical mentors, DC drumming influences, seeing a young Dave Grohl, the early 90’s and touring with Naked Raygun, Helmet, Smashing Pumpkins, Fugazi & more, Keith Moon and the Monkees as influences, recording Grippe & Novelty with Jawbox, his experiences with Shudder to Think and acclimating to both the music and singing with the unique style of Craig Wedren, tough crowds with STT, playing with the Motels & Krist Novelselic, Jody’s propensity’s for injuries and subsequent gig cancellations vs Adam’s ability to not be injured (but played through vertigo), re-crunching the numb...
2019-05-1352 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!134_Ryan Wolfe- WindhandDrummer Ryan Wolfe of Richmond VA’s Windhand talks their one off show at Desert Fest in NY, a scary van moment en-route to NY, Jody’s fractured arm, their fantastic record Eternal Return, touring Europe/brutally honest Germans, Portland meth heads, how the fringe ideological left is docking rednecks on the right, how he came across his Black Ludwig kit, gas station drum sets, early bands and tours in his dad’s construction van, Minor Threat, The Dead Kennedy’s as influences and the impact Eyehategod had on him, “winging it”/living in the moment & NOT using click tracks in the studi...
2019-04-2948 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!134_Ryan Wolfe- WindhandDrummer Ryan Wolfe of Richmond VA’s Windhand talks their one off show at Desert Fest in NY, a scary van moment en-route to NY, Jody’s fractured arm, their fantastic record Eternal Return, touring Europe/brutally honest Germans, Portland meth heads, how the fringe ideological left is docking rednecks on the right, how he came across his Black Ludwig kit, gas station drum sets, early bands and tours in his dad’s construction van, Minor Threat, The Dead Kennedy’s as influences and the impact Eyehategod had on him, “winging it”/living in the moment & NOT using click tracks in the studi...
2019-04-2948 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!132_Navene Koperweis_Entheos, ex-Animals as Leaders, White Chapel(studio)Entheos' drum killer Navene Koperweis talks refreshing-icy cold light beers; (#coldiehawns, #crispyboys,, #chillycharlesbronsons) and what IPA's actually taste like, Entheos wild gym/van-bed tour regimen, party-night tokens (CHA-CHING), Jody's assumption that Navene went to Berkley(he didn't), Navene's drumming father and early impressions of playing drums/drumming in one's DNA, his lack of odd-time experience when joining Animals as Leaders, his recent work with Night Chapel in Nashville/drinkin' Bushwakers at "Losers", avocado margaritas in Austin, the tech-metal arms-race, early impressions of Primus, Meshuggah and drummer John Longstreth, the struggles of being patient both on and off the drums, child pr...
2019-04-1558 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!132_Navene Koperweis_Entheos, ex-Animals as Leaders, White Chapel(studio)Entheos' drum killer Navene Koperweis talks refreshing-icy cold light beers; (#coldiehawns, #crispyboys,, #chillycharlesbronsons) and what IPA's actually taste like, Entheos wild gym/van-bed tour regimen, party-night tokens (CHA-CHING), Jody's assumption that Navene went to Berkley(he didn't), Navene's drumming father and early impressions of playing drums/drumming in one's DNA, his lack of odd-time experience when joining Animals as Leaders, his recent work with Night Chapel in Nashville/drinkin' Bushwakers at "Losers", avocado margaritas in Austin, the tech-metal arms-race, early impressions of Primus, Meshuggah and drummer John Longstreth, the struggles of being patient both on and off the drums, child pr...
2019-04-1558 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!131_Michel Langevin-VoivodDrummer/artist Michel Langevin of intergalactic warcore rockers Voivod talks about the inspiration for their art, reflecting on the crazy cycle of tours and recording Rrröööaaarrr /Killing Technology/Dimension Hatross & Nothingface, Ringo Starr as an influence, his first drum set, hitchhiking to see the early wave of Brit Metal shows, the hard task of replacing original guitarist Piggy and the eerie resemblance at times of new guitarist Daniel Mongrain, the sonic left-turn that was their Angel Rat album, Jody recalls the first time he discovered Voivod-on a VHS compilation tape, plus Voivod’s tour with Yob/Amenra, and the resur...
2019-04-0851 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!131_Michel Langevin-VoivodDrummer/artist Michel Langevin of intergalactic warcore rockers Voivod talks about the inspiration for their art, reflecting on the crazy cycle of tours and recording Rrröööaaarrr /Killing Technology/Dimension Hatross & Nothingface, Ringo Starr as an influence, his first drum set, hitchhiking to see the early wave of Brit Metal shows, the hard task of replacing original guitarist Piggy and the eerie resemblance at times of new guitarist Daniel Mongrain, the sonic left-turn that was their Angel Rat album, Jody recalls the first time he discovered Voivod-on a VHS compilation tape, plus Voivod’s tour with Yob/Amenra, and the resur...
2019-04-0851 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!111_Jon Syverson-DaughtersJon Syverson of Daughters stopped by the CBBP to talk about overcoming geographical differences in recording their incredible new record “You Won’t Get What you Want”, the crew involved and some of the processes of tracking/mixing, and releasing the record, the distinctive members of Daughters and guitarist Nick Sadler’s unconventional approach, the raw recording experience by contrast of Canada Songs, the early years of playing crazy DIY Punk shows/house shows/sleeping in a van, embracing the act of “running people out of the club”” and being the unclassifiable “oddball” band, Jody’s favorite Daughter’s song titles, Jon’s work wit...
2018-11-0545 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!111_Jon Syverson-DaughtersJon Syverson of Daughters stopped by the CBBP to talk about overcoming geographical differences in recording their incredible new record “You Won’t Get What you Want”, the crew involved and some of the processes of tracking/mixing, and releasing the record, the distinctive members of Daughters and guitarist Nick Sadler’s unconventional approach, the raw recording experience by contrast of Canada Songs, the early years of playing crazy DIY Punk shows/house shows/sleeping in a van, embracing the act of “running people out of the club”” and being the unclassifiable “oddball” band, Jody’s favorite Daughter’s song titles, Jon’s work wit...
2018-11-0545 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!98_Andrew Totolos- The Giraffes!Andrew Totolos of Brooklyn's The Giraffes is today's guest! We delve into Pied Diaper Pipers, adult diarrhea explosions, sex trafficking, the evolution of cell phones, porn mags in the woods, STD’s and Tinder, petri dish genitals, horror movie tits, the benefits of growing up in the South, Indian Casino’s, doing dumb shit in the country, nearly getting shot by the cops, cajun birthday presents and nude acid parties, a truly disgusting story involving a goose, Andrew’s first show he ever played/worst show’s ever played, one man orgy’s, weed and Hendrix, his love for George Hurley, am...
2018-07-3038 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!98_Andrew Totolos- The Giraffes!Andrew Totolos of Brooklyn's The Giraffes is today's guest! We delve into Pied Diaper Pipers, adult diarrhea explosions, sex trafficking, the evolution of cell phones, porn mags in the woods, STD’s and Tinder, petri dish genitals, horror movie tits, the benefits of growing up in the South, Indian Casino’s, doing dumb shit in the country, nearly getting shot by the cops, cajun birthday presents and nude acid parties, a truly disgusting story involving a goose, Andrew’s first show he ever played/worst show’s ever played, one man orgy’s, weed and Hendrix, his love for George Hurley, am...
2018-07-3038 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!92_Josh Dion_Paris MonsterSimultaneous synth playing, drumming & singing juggernaut Josh Dion stopped by the #CBBP to talk kickball leagues, his band Paris Monster, touring Europe and the US, growing up playing drums with his father, playing with Wayne Krantz and the precarious nature of navigating his live sets, spontaneity being preferable, influential jazz drummers and his general love for jazz plus the crazy list of incredible drummers in NY including JoJo Mayer, Nate Smith, Mark Guiliana, Nate Wood, and so many more ,the long road to singing while playing drums, his philosophy behind his synth, drums, vocals set up and more!https://www...
2018-06-1832 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!92_Josh Dion_Paris MonsterSimultaneous synth playing, drumming & singing juggernaut Josh Dion stopped by the #CBBP to talk kickball leagues, his band Paris Monster, touring Europe and the US, growing up playing drums with his father, playing with Wayne Krantz and the precarious nature of navigating his live sets, spontaneity being preferable, influential jazz drummers and his general love for jazz plus the crazy list of incredible drummers in NY including JoJo Mayer, Nate Smith, Mark Guiliana, Nate Wood, and so many more ,the long road to singing while playing drums, his philosophy behind his synth, drums, vocals set up and more!https://www...
2018-06-1832 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!80_Odd Jobs Part 1 !!This is the first of two special installments where I collect the best stories of musicians' odd jobs they've had while chasing the ever elusive dream of playing music!! Porn stores, pest control, septic tank cleaning, scuba diving, break dancing lessons, construction, child hood actors, fast food, fried chicken delivery , real estate, bussing tables, pool maintenance and more!!Brann Dahlor: Mastodon 02:20Rick Smith: Torche 06:05Josh Nee: Thou 07:21Ash Pearson: Revocation 09:12Pete Webber: Havok 10:22Jared Stimpfl: Secret Cutter 12:11Nick Lee: Moontooth, Riot IV 13:47Mlny Parsons: Royal Thunder 16:06Zach Eichenhorn: Netherlands 17:25Aaron Hill: Eyehategod/Mountain of Wizard 25:59Donnie Adkinson: Whores 26:49Jon Ehlers...
2018-04-0332 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!54_Ryan Smith_Thera Roya_Brooklyn Drum Series.9Ryan Smith is the drummer/vocalist of Brooklyn based Thera Roya as well as guitarists/vocalist in Crusasis. We touch on Dad's and stolen snare drums, inheriting drum-kits from your deceased friends, playing weird gigs in the woods and in strange bars in the South, wheelchairs and mushrooms, chopping wood and writing songs in a cabin! Get 'er done!https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2017/09/29/watch-thera-roya-static-transmission/https://theraroya.bandcamp.com/album/thera-royahttps://www.facebook.com/TheraRoya/
2017-10-1235 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!54_Ryan Smith_Thera Roya_Brooklyn Drum Series.9Ryan Smith is the drummer/vocalist of Brooklyn based Thera Roya as well as guitarists/vocalist in Crusasis. We touch on Dad's and stolen snare drums, inheriting drum-kits from your deceased friends, playing weird gigs in the woods and in strange bars in the South, wheelchairs and mushrooms, chopping wood and writing songs in a cabin! Get 'er done!https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2017/09/29/watch-thera-roya-static-transmission/https://theraroya.bandcamp.com/album/thera-royahttps://www.facebook.com/TheraRoya/
2017-10-1235 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!22_Rick Smith_ TORCHERick Smith has been propelling Torche through their own brand of sludgy, melodic, power pop with propulsive drumming that is both slow and spacious, frenetic and explosive or even out-right dance(y). Even with all these dynamics, one thing remains constant, Rick always seems to be in the right place at the right time. We cover his many projects, side jobs, and what has inspired him to continue his pursuit of music throughout the years. You’ll even get a little comedic side commentary from vocalist Steve Brooks! So check it out!! Crash Bang Boom!!!https://www.facebook.com/torcheofficial/ht...
2016-12-1352 minCrash Bang Boom Podcast!22_Rick Smith_ TORCHERick Smith has been propelling Torche through their own brand of sludgy, melodic, power pop with propulsive drumming that is both slow and spacious, frenetic and explosive or even out-right dance(y). Even with all these dynamics, one thing remains constant, Rick always seems to be in the right place at the right time. We cover his many projects, side jobs, and what has inspired him to continue his pursuit of music throughout the years. You’ll even get a little comedic side commentary from vocalist Steve Brooks! So check it out!! Crash Bang Boom!!!https://www.facebook.com/torcheofficial/ht...
2016-12-1352 min
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!10_Noise-Rawk Night with Fight Amp & Whores!I was able to speak to two of my favorite bands, two of my favorite power trios, two of my favorite ohm pushing purveyors of noisey sonic glory. Philly/Jersey's own Fight Amp & Atlanta's Whores. Both are often described as the new face of modern noise rock and these guys are in my opinion exemplary acts in the often predictable world of heavy music. It was certainly cool to catch up with them both on the same night as they shared a bill at Greenpoint, Brooklyn's own Saint Vitus. First up we have Dan Smith, drummer of Fight Amp followed...
2016-02-2234 min