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The Mike Herrera PodcastAll About That Bass #593My first bass was Peavey T-40 and my latest bass guitar is the Orange Creamsicle. The Mike Herrera Artist Series StingRay is instantly recognizable — a bass shaped by decades on the road with MxPx. Mike Herrera brings his signature style to the classic StingRay with passive electronics, simplified controls, a color-matched headstock, and a custom Pokinatcha pickguard. Available now! Switching from playing with my fingers to a flat pick revealed! MxPx shows coming up MXPX vs. Tumbledown Album Prep. - A Comparison. Did we make it? Was there a time where we...
2026-01-1941 min
Harbor SpeaksComedy Class first Gig for Mike Herrera at the laugh factoryMike Herrera's first try at comedy at the laugh factory in Long Beach Ca
2025-03-2308 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#514 Mike Vs the TP Spider - How to Wing ItThe possible future of music, tribute acts and our AI overlords this week on the podcast Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Listen or watch "Linoleum" here Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! SEE MXPX LIVE MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024 6/28- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/29- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX for Last Shows 7/20- D...
2024-06-1746 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#505 Triggered - The Mike Herrera PodcastI take your voicemails. I answer those voicemails. call in and leave me one. 360-830-6660 ------ Listen or watch "Linoleum" here Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! SEE MXPX LIVE MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024 6/28- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre 6/29- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX for Last Shows 7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX for Last Sh...
2024-04-1559 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#485 The Mike Herrera PizzaEpisode #485 - Pizza talk - A Mom listens to MxPx 1st time - Behind the Space theme of FAWH - MxPx & The Ataris: A rich and wonderful history of friendship - Vocal Melody Matters Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! ------ SEE MXPX LIVE 12/30/2023 Seattle, WA at the Showbox with Diesel Boy! SOLD OUT! 1/6/2024 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium w/ Less Than Jake, RelientK + Smoking Popes
2023-11-271h 08
The Mike Herrera Podcast#428 Doctor Strange MikeI give medical advice.. sorta.. but I also talk about a lot of other really cool stuff! Also I saw another spider inside my car while driving. I almost crashed and then just left it cause I just don't have time to crash. Spider 1. Me 0. If you have a question or need bad advice then leave me a voicemail at 1-360-830-6660 ------------------ MxPx.com for our show info Friday - NOV 18th @ HOB Chicago on Sale Now! Saturday - NOV 19 @ The Rave in Milwaukee on Sa...
2022-09-1945 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#424 Mike Vs The SpiderOn this episode I go from a Spider Fight to the GSF Origin Story to Collecting Band Memorabilia to The Mountain Dew Diet and Song and I even give some Punk Parenting Advice! If you have a question or need bad advice then leave me a voicemail at 1-360-830-6660 ------------------ MxPx.com for our show info starting September 17 - Music 4 Cancer Fest in Montreal, Quebec Canada ------------ Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some could be aired o...
2022-08-2243 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#412 Joshua Reasonably Prepared for ChaosTips and advice on how to prep for the end of the world or even just living in Texas in the winter. All kinds of survivalist talk here!! ReasonablyPrepared.com Check out Joshua's videos on Youtube or follow him here at @reasonably_prepared ------------ Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some could be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) 3 min limit per message. TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by te...
2022-05-301h 24
The Mike Herrera Podcast#411 Mike Valente on NY Metal and HardcoreMike Valente is a the guitar player of Brick By Brick and a show promoter at Empire Live in Albany, NY. We talk about hardcore and metal music on the east coast. Mike talks about seeing and playing some epic hardcore shows in NY from the 80's to now. Let's go! Brick By Brick @BrickbyBrickHC on Instagram @valentebxb Empire Live Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some could be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (U...
2022-05-2352 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#410 MXPX TV and HOTSAUCEIn this episode I play and answer your voicemails about the Teenage Politics video, New MxPx updates, my favorite hot sauces, some TV show talk about Severance, Lost and more! Merch available at www.mxpx.com Do you enjoy these voicemail episodes? Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some could be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) 3 min limit per message. TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LIST...
2022-05-1638 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#409 Chad PriceIn this episode we get into various details and adventures of his bands - A Vulture Wake, Drag the River and ALL. He also has solo releases under his own name, Chad Price. I totally geeked out on Chad a bit this episode. Please forgive me and enjoy this one. It's so good! Check out new music from A Vulture Wake! A Vulture Wake ONLINE Instagram @a_vulture_wake Twitter @vulturewake And follow Chad Price on his Instagram @chadprice_ Thanks for being cool. ...
2022-05-091h 20
The Mike Herrera Podcast#408 Suzi Moon#408 Suzi Moon This wild woman plays guitar and sings punk songs. She and her band put on an amazing live show. This week we talk all about living life on tour and the how the big picture all comes together. And somehow we get into ancient civilizations! Go catch Suzi live on tour! SuziMoon.com Thanks for subscribing! Merch available at www.mxpx.com Do you enjoy these voicemail episodes? Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some c...
2022-05-021h 18
The Mike Herrera Podcast#407 Derek Zanetti - The Homeless Gospel ChoirCurrently working band... The Homeless Gospel Choir, also known as Derek Zanetti, is a folk-punk musician from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is signed to A-F Records. His debut album, "Some People Never Go Anywhere," was released in 2010. We get weird and comfortable talking: Protest Song Machine Origin Stories, Folk Punk Ethics and influences and so much more! The Homeless Gospel Choir Website Thanks for subscribing! Merch available at www.mxpx.com Do you enjoy these voicemail episodes? Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Her...
2022-04-251h 10
The Mike Herrera Podcast#406 Aaron-Rev Peters - The Drowns Pinball & Punk RockSeattle Street Punk and Pinball Wizard Aaron-Rev Peters joins me on this episode to talk Pinball and Punk Rock. The pinball topic just came up and was so much fun. And we tell stories and talk shop about music and traveling the world in a punk band. The Drowns Online The Drowns on Instagram @revdrowns on Instagram Thanks for subscribing! Merch available at www.mxpx.com Do you enjoy these voicemail episodes? Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some c...
2022-04-181h 05
The Mike Herrera Podcast#405 Severance Pre-show Rituals and MondaysI go on about my new favorite TV show then read from my journal before diving into MxPx behind the scenes on gear and warming up. It's not bad. Thanks for subscribing! Merch available at www.mxpx.com Do you enjoy these voicemail episodes? Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some could be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) 3 min limit per message. TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 319...
2022-04-111h 04
The Mike Herrera Podcast#403 Bass Guitar & Breakfast Burritos FTWPlus an MxPx show weekend recap. Don't miss this one because…voicemails!!! Merch available at www.mxpx.com Do you enjoy these voicemail episodes? Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some could be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) 3 min limit per message. TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsu...
2022-04-0450 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#403 Kitsap Punk Scene w/ Shawn Devine - Josh KennedyThe Kitsap punk scene past and present with member's of Bremerton, Washington's Radical Leftovers. Shawn Devine - Vocals and Bass Guitar Josh Kennedy - Guitar and Backing Vocals Show! - Sunday March 27th at Tracyton Movie House, Bremerton WA Teenage Bottlerocket, Suzi Moon, The ShockTroopers and Radical Leftovers. Radical Leftovers - Demolition EP out now on Bandcamp Radical Leftovers on Instagram ---------------------------------- You can watch this on my youtube MikeHerreraVideo MXPX LIVE APRIL 1 HOB Anaheim SOLD...
2022-03-271h 12
The Mike Herrera Podcast#402 Vinyl, Voicemails and MxPx Business DecisionsListen in this week as I play your voicemails and then attempt to give a decent answer. I go deeper on songs and how I was inspired to write them, my thoughts on MXPX merch and some of our best and worst decisions over the years. Southbound to San Antonio Vinyl shipping now! I've been helping out with shipping all week at the MXPX Merch Arsenal. Thank you for your love, support and your orders! You can watch this on my youtube MikeHerreraVideo -- Merch available at www.mxpx.com ...
2022-03-2142 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#401 Ray Carlisle - Teenage BottlerocketWe talk about the Bremerton, WA punk scene, tour vans, song titles and more! teenagebottlerocket.com @Ray_Bottlerocket --------------------------------------------------- LIFE IN QUARANTINE - THE COLLECTION TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 Merch available at www.mxpx.com MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition Mike Herrera - Moment's Like...
2022-03-141h 05
The Mike Herrera Podcast#399 Rachel Taylor - He Is WeRachel is a singer/songwriter from Washington State. Join us on this wild ride of a conversation from growing up in isolation to songwriting for Babyface and other big names in Los Angeles and now she has a great new He Is We album called "Treehouse". This is not the episode to miss! listen to He Is We - Treehouse He Is We on Facebook He Is We on Instagram --------------------------------------------------- LIFE IN QUARANTINE - THE COLLECTION TEXT LIST - Join our Text li...
2022-02-281h 27
The Mike Herrera Podcast#398 Mass Giorgini - Squirtgun and Sonic Iguana StudiosMass is not only a punk rock legend, he's smart as hell. He speaks multiple languages including Spanish that he taught himself in 3 weeks! He went on to get a PhD in Spanish. Also I was uber impressed when I stumbled across his Ted Talk on Don Quixote called, Oppression and the art of subversion. Oh and to top it off he's a bass player! Mass has produced a massive amount of albums including Rise Against, Anti-Flag, and Alkaline Trio. Mass Giorgini on Instagram Sonic Iguana in Lafayette, Indiana. -----------------------------------
2022-02-211h 39
The Mike Herrera Podcast#397 Sam PuraSam Pura is a music producer, engineer and mixer. He's made some really good records. We talk all about Sam's approach to making albums for artists from all around the world. The Panda Studios @SamPura on Instagram ----------------------------------- Merch and our latest music at MXPX.com MXPX Upcoming LIVE SHOWS w/ Zebrahead, Badcop/Badcop & Mercy Music April 1 Anaheim, CA - HOB & April 2 Phoenix- AZ MXPX Southbound to San Antonio - LIVE ALBUM OUT NOW! Listen to the MxPx challenge on Spotify! Gimme so...
2022-02-141h 08
The Mike Herrera Podcast#396 Emily WhitehurstEmily is back on and we talk about life as a creative, collabs past and present, songwriting and the future! Click to Find Emily's Music and more ----------------------------------- Merch and our latest music at MXPX.com MXPX Upcoming LIVE SHOWS w/ Zebrahead, Badcop/Badcop & Mercy Music April 1 Anaheim, CA - HOB & April 2 Phoenix- AZ MXPX Southbound to San Antonio - LIVE ALBUM OUT NOW! Listen to the MxPx challenge on Spotify! Gimme some 2 a days!!! MXPX and Podcast INFO BELOW: My Podcast Links ...
2022-02-071h 27
The Mike Herrera Podcast#395 Recording Buffalo and your VoicemailsThe misadventures of a podcast host responding to your voicemails and telling all the stories! Let's Ride! ----------------------------------- Merch and new music at MXPX.com MXPX Upcoming LIVE SHOWS w/ Zebrahead, Badcop/Badcop & Mercy Music April 1 Anaheim, CA - HOB & April 2 Phoenix- AZ MXPX Southbound to San Antonio - LIVE ALBUM OUT NOW! Listen to the MxPx challenge on Spotify! Gimme some 2 a days!!! MXPX and Podcast INFO BELOW: https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE MICS ...
2022-01-3156 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#394 Mike Kennerty - All American Reject#394 Mike Kennerty He's a Music Producer and Mix Engineer and guitarist for the All American Rejects. -Upcoming albums from some great punk bands, Screeching Weasel and more -Recording process and anecdotes. -Record shopping @MikeAAR on Instagram @TheRejects on Instagram ----------------------------------- Merch and new music at MXPX.com MXPX Upcoming LIVE SHOWS w/ Zebrahead, Badcop/Badcop & Mercy Music April 1 Anaheim, CA - HOB & April 2 Phoenix- AZ MXPX Southbound to San Antonio - LIVE ALBUM OUT NOW! List...
2022-01-241h 12
The Mike Herrera Podcast#393 Josh Kemble - Executive Punk ChefJosh Kemble is having the time of his life creating and loving it. He's an executive chef and some may know him as the singer of San Diego punk band, Dogwood. His latest musical project is Saint Didacus and his podcast is The Family Cast. We talk about everything from Cooking in Food Trucks to Creativity for mental health and even MxPx Food and Song Pairings. This was fun! JOSH RELATED LINKS Below- @TheFamilycast @stdidacus @joshkemb ----------------------------------- Merch and new music at...
2022-01-171h 17
The Mike Herrera Podcast#392 Joel Bader - SlimboyJoel Bader is the bass player, singer of his band Slimboy. He also runs multiple businesses including the Merch Arsenal Europe. Swiss indie punks Slimboy have a new album, The Fear, The Anger & Most Of All Your Hope. Check out their latest single, "Everglow," and Preorder the album at the Merch Arsenal Europe Joel and Mike have toured the world together. Hear some stories and also about the new music coming from his band Slimboy We talk about Slimboy and the songs, Art Basil, Put and Hardcore shows in Russia, The Em...
2022-01-101h 31
The Mike Herrera Podcast#391 Tattoos, Punk Rock and NASA#391 - Tattoos, Punk Rock and NASA Are you ready for 2022!?!? I think I am! -Your Voicemails and good vibes! -My tattoo history sort of -Favorite Social Distortion songs -Bremerton Vs Waco Living -MxPx Talk Thank you for listening! ----------------------------------- Merch and new music at MXPX.com MXPX Upcoming LIVE SHOWS w/ Zebrahead, Badcop/Badcop & Mercy Music April 1 Anaheim, CA - HOB & April 2 Phoenix- AZ MXPX Southbound to San Antonio - LIV...
2022-01-0343 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#390 Happy Festivus and Your VoicemailsMxPx, The Memory game, Music Business changes. Thanks for calling in. Thanks for listening You ask and I answer!! Happy holidays and thanks for subscribing to the Podcast ----------------------------------- Christmas LIVE Stream DEC 23rd! Merch and new music at MXPX.com MXPX Upcoming LIVE SHOWS w/ Zebrahead, Badcop/Badcop & Mercy Music April 1 Anaheim, CA - HOB & April 2 Phoenix- AZ MXPX Southbound to San Antonio - LIVE ALBUM OUT NOW! Listen to the MxPx challenge on Spotify! Gimme some 2 a days...
2021-12-2043 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#387 Mike Ireland - Pass Away#387 Mike Ireland Diving deep into songwriting and life. Mike is a friend of mine and I'm proud to see him write some of his best songs in his latest album 39 (out now!) from his band, Pass Away. I really enjoyed this one. About Mike and his music: Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, Pass Away has been playing their own brand of punk music since 2013. What began as a side project from members of I Am The Avalanche and Crime in Stereo, Pass Away has grown into a focused songwriting team of like-minded driven friends...
2021-11-291h 04
The Mike Herrera Podcast#385 Moon Valjean Drives the Bus This podcast was so much fun yet I learned so much!! Join us to bash on St. Louis (and plenty of love for STL too) To talk about food, candy, music, traveling and some seriously sketchy and equally amazing shiz about Moon being a bus driver for multiple tours!! What??!! I said I would hire him for our next tour! Moon is in the bands Greek Fire, Goldfinger, The Teenage Dirtbags and Produces and Co-Hosts The Rizzuto Show on KPNT 105.7 The Point. Find and follow @MoonValjeanHere on- Twi...
2021-11-151h 02
The Mike Herrera Podcast#384 with Kris Roe - Between Two NerdsKris is known as the founder, backwards upside-down guitar and lead vocals for his band The Ataris. Between 2 Nerds! Music Nerds mainly. This episode is two good friends getting into the weeds of life, music and how we can change. Follow Kris and The Ataris on Instagram FIND Ataris music Here Get into it! Listen and subscribe to @mikeherrerapodcast ------------------------------------ NEW MXPX song - Say Yes - LISTEN HERE Listen to the MxPx challenge on Spotify! Gimme some 2 a days!!! MXPX and Podc...
2021-11-081h 23
The Mike Herrera Podcast#383 Odd Jobs & your VoicemailsOn this episodeI I talk about some of my odd jobs growing up, then your Voicemails, MxPx and Goldfinger stories and more! It's a good one. Enjoy! Subscribe to my youtube mike herrera video Check out the new MxPX Halloween Tee ------------------------------------ NEW MXPX song - Say Yes - LISTEN HERE Listen to the MxPx challenge on Spotify! Gimme some 2 a days!!! MXPX and Podcast INFO BELOW: https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE MICS...
2021-10-2551 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#382 AJ Perdomo - The Dangerous SummerAJ Perdomo is the bass player/singer and main songwriter for his band, The Dangerous Summer. He's back to (talk about) the future! Music, NFT's, Crypto, Touring, the music business, ghost stories, songwriting and much more! The Dangerous summer Online ------------------------------------ NEW MXPX song - Say Yes - LISTEN HERE Listen to the MxPx challenge on Spotify! Gimme some 2 a days!!! MXPX and Podcast INFO BELOW: https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØD...
2021-10-181h 43
The Mike Herrera Podcast#381 Tom Chichila the Master Creator and the MxPx Boxsets#381 Tom Chichila Master Creator Tom Chichila is back for all things MxPx Business. We go behind the scenes of the MxPx band business in 2021. Topics: In the middle of it - MxPx 2021 Our year was really good Sleep Hack Trust the process MXPX Boxsets How the Boxset got made Live streaming is the future New MxPx Album 2022 and the future Streaming services and the new era of tech Football Midn...
2021-10-111h 47
The Mike Herrera Podcast#380 Anberlin's Nate Young & Joey MilliganNate Young plays drums & Joey Milligan plays guitar for the band Anberlin. Get the inside scoop on Anberlin including: Is Florida the best state? Playing live on the internet and the latest US tour including the band and crew covid safety protocols. The Band recently released their first new song in 7 years, Two Graves. Listen here: https://ffm.to/twograves anberlin.com Nate and Joey on Instagram ------------------------------------ NEW MXPX song - Say Yes - LISTEN HERE Listen to the MxPx chal...
2021-10-0455 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#379 - Origins, Voicemails, Pantry living and Bass playingI get personal about my professional sports career and more. #379 - Origins, Voicemails, Pantry living and Bass playing. ------------------------------------ NEW MXPX song - Say Yes - LISTEN HERE Listen to the MxPx challenge on Spotify! Gimme some 2 a days!!! MXPX and Podcast INFO BELOW: https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE MICS --------------------------------------------------- LIFE IN QUARANTINE - THE COLLECTION TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 M...
2021-09-2754 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#378 Songwriting and Punk RockSongwriting, MxPx , the Key to the City of Bremerton and Punk Rock - Tune in to laugh at me cause I spilled a whole water bottle into my backpack and stay for all the growing up stories I tell on this one. Thanks for listening subscribing! This episode is available on my MikeHerreraVideo Youtube ------------------------------------ NEW MXPX song - Say Yes - LISTEN HERE Listen to the MxPx challenge on Spotify! Gimme some 2 a days!!! MXPX and Podcast INFO BELOW: https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast -------------------------...
2021-09-2051 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#377 Dave McWane - Big D & the Kid's TableDave is an American musician, writer, and filmmaker, best known as the lead singer of Boston-based ska punk band Big D and the Kids Table In this Episode: The business of being creative, writing, planning, and putting it all together. Big D & the Kids Table got unconventional with the new album, DO YOUR ART out on October 22nd Big D & the Kids Table Website This episode is available on my MikeHerreraVideo Youtube ------------------------------------ NEW MXPX song - Say Yes - LISTEN HERE Listen to the MxP...
2021-09-131h 08
The Mike Herrera Podcast#376 Steve CaballeroProfessional Skateboarder Steve Caballero on taking chances in life, in the air and new pop punk band Urethane. Urethane's debut album Chasing Horizons is due out on September 24th via Cyber Tracks. Steve Caballero on Instagram Urethane Music in Instagram Urethane Website ------------------------------------ NEW MXPX song - Say Yes - LISTEN HERE Listen to the MxPx challenge on Spotify! Gimme some 2 a days!!! MXPX and Podcast INFO BELOW: https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Big...
2021-09-061h 09
The Mike Herrera Podcast#375 Crabs, Na He Tweakin, MxPx songwriting and Your VoicemailsOn the latest podcast I have a good time spilling my guts about crabs and a few other things. Listen & Subscribe! ------------------------------------ NEW MXPX song - Say Yes - LISTEN HERE Listen to the MxPx challenge on Spotify! Gimme some 2 a days!!! MXPX and Podcast INFO BELOW: https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE MICS --------------------------------------------------- LIFE IN QUARANTINE - THE COLLECTION TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting...
2021-08-3050 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#373 Just me, my hot sauce obsession and your voicemails. Buckle up!I'm here to answer some of your voicemails on the podcast this weekI. Also I go on about my love of hot sauce and some MxPx related stories. You ask the questions and I dish the tea. I hope you enjoy this one. Thanks for listening. ------------------------- NEW MXPX song - Say Yes - LISTEN HERE Listen to the MxPx challenge on Spotify! Gimme some 2 a days!!! MXPX and Podcast INFO BELOW: https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE...
2021-08-1642 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#372 Chaser's Jesse Stopnitzky and Bill HockmuthSouthern California's Chaser has 20 years under their belts. Bass player, Jesse Stopnitzky and lead guitar player, Bill Hockmuth join me this week. We talk about all the aspects of being in a band from then to right now! CHASER PUNK ROCK.com Facebook Instagram Twitter ------------------------- NEW MXPX song - Say Yes - LISTEN HERE Listen to the MxPx challenge on Spotify! Gimme some 2 a days!!! MXPX and Podcast INFO BELOW: https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast ------------------------- Have you subscribed to...
2021-08-0954 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#370 Michael Damante - Author and JournalistMichael Damante connects from Houston, TX. From the 1st pop punk band to today. We go all in on pop punk music, emo music, Warped Tour, Alternative Press, Aliens and even hollow earth and beyond. His new book "Hey Suburbia: A guide to the emo/pop-punk rise" is out now. Author: "Stranger Than Fiction" , Hey Suburbia, and other titles Editor/writer: punkrockandufos.com Hearst media blog: blog.chron.com/miked Contributing writer: thedebrief.org Social media: @mikedamante (Twitter/ IG) NEW MXPX song - Sa...
2021-07-261h 04
The Mike Herrera Podcast#369 Yuri Ruley - Drumming legend, Storyteller and WoodworkerYuri and I sat down to have a good old fashioned conversation about a lot. Notable topics include MxPx, making drums, best and worst neighbors, playing drums, the #FREEBRITNEY movement, what it was like to grow up in the public eye, and we analyze songs we've played throughout 10 Rounds of our Between This World and the Next Live Shows Listen, Subscribe, Rate and Review! Follow Yuri on socials facebook.com/yuri.z.ruley on Facebook @Yurizaneruley on Instagram @Yurizane on Twitter NEW MXPX song - Say...
2021-07-191h 14
The Mike Herrera Podcast#368 LOVEBREAKERS - Bassist Christian O'Reilly & Singer Jack PerryThese British sensations from Birmingham made a great debut album, Primary Colors. It sounds like late 90's alt pop rock had a baby with these kids in Birmingham right now. Join us for a true band experience from getting the band together to writing songs and making albums and into the future! We talk: -Getting the band together -Lovebreakers Debut Album - PRIMARY COLORS -Getting a Record Deal! -Can't pigeonhole our music! -Songwriting Process and workflow -Bass Lines and music philosophies -Tru...
2021-07-1055 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#367 Sim Williams - British Americana in the USA#367 with Sim Williams New Album - White of the Eyes - Listen everywhere now! Sim Williams is a British singer-songwriter currently residing in Los Angeles, California. After playing guitar in punk rock bands for almost a decade, it was spring of 2015, after recording his debut E.P "Devil on Your Back" in his hometown of Portsmouth which saw the transition from punk rock guitarist into acoustic troubadour, transpire. We talk: Growing up in Portsmouth, England Starting Bands and the Exposed Music Business New music
2021-07-051h 01
The Mike Herrera Podcast#366 William Ryan KeyWilliam Ryan Key is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He's most known as the former lead vocalist and guitarist of the former pop punk band Yellowcard. Since then he's changed directions with his solo EPs. He's one half of JEDHA, a newer project as well. He is currently under contract live streaming his songwriting process live on Twitch full-time. New and exciting projects are underway! You will love this conversation! Thanks for the good talk Ryan! WILLIAM'S TWITCH FEED WilliamRyanKey.com All other Socials - @W...
2021-06-281h 08
The Mike Herrera Podcast#365 Rob Castellon - Owner and Operator of Wiretap RecordsHailing from Southern California. We talk about Wiretap Records. After 90+ releases and 7 years later we sit down together and talk about how how and why he started a record label in 2014. And how it's going now! Wiretap bands and artists I've had on the podcast previously include, Spanish Love Songs, Audio Karate, Decent Criminal, Mercy Music, Divided Heaven, Movin In Stereo, and Taken Days. Wiretap Records Wiretap on Instagram Wiretap on Facebook Wiretap on Youtube My Grito ------------------------- Listen to MxPx "C...
2021-06-211h 04
The Mike Herrera Podcast#364 with Ian Cook on a life of music and the new band Beyond the Lamplight#364 with Ian Cook We get a rare exclusive live performance of the new song, "What's Done is Done" and it's really good!! Beyond The Lamplight is the musical continuation of Larry And His Flask. The latter being the pioneering folk/punk/rock outfit hailing from Bend, Oregon that exploded onto the scene in the 2000s with their unique brand of high energy, rip-roaring, roots-rock that quickly garnered a large following through hard touring and a string of solid releases. The new EP is out everywhere July 2nd. Find Ian Cook and Bey...
2021-06-141h 15
The Mike Herrera Podcast#363 Hunter Martinez on Drums at age 9 and Punk Rock LifeHunter is an American drummer and one of the founders of his band Decent Criminal out of the Bay Area of California. We break down the latest Decent Criminal music DC/EP and talk about living life on the road, couch surfing between tours, songwriting and much more! I love the sound of his band a lot! It's really got something. Find Decent Criminal below on Bandcamp DC on Facebook IG - @decentcriminal Twitter - @decentcriminal_ Hunter's new project Human Issue Fin...
2021-06-0752 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#362 with Chuck Robertson on Mad Caddies and new solo musicChuck Robertson is an American Singer Songwriter best known for being the frontman of the band, Mad Caddies. His new music will be released under Chuck Robertson and Friends. Chuck has a lot of great songs. We go into some of them and the stories of how it started and how it's going. This is a great conversation! Topics: Musical origins, growing up together, riding the roller coaster, touring, songwriting, never let go of your white whale, new songs come from living life, new Kickstarter for the Chuck Robertson and Friends band and...
2021-05-311h 06
The Mike Herrera Podcast#361 Ryan SeamanRyan Seaman Ryan is an American musician and singer who is known as the drummer and backing vocalist of the rock duo I Dont Know How But They Found Me. Ryan on the success and hotness of his band IDKHOW and where we go from here! This was a great look inside the music business as well as the creative process and the life of a drummer. Ryan on- Instagram Twitter Facebook Ryan and Friends Podcast IDKHOW Website IDKHOW INSTAGRAM ...
2021-05-241h 00
The Mike Herrera Podcast#360 Mike "the Pike" MoenMike Moen is a Bremerton Punk Rock Legend, songwriter and performer. We talk about forming his band Neutralboy, Bremerton Punk history and how he joined the crew of one of my favorite bands, ALL. (So many connections from last week's episode) His band, Neutralboy has been around since 1992! They are a hard hitting punk band and always rip it up when they set up and play live. Support local punk rock! Neutralboy ONLINE Bandcamp Instagram Twitter Facebook Neuatralboy on Apple music ...
2021-05-171h 36
The Mike Herrera Podcast#359 Karl Alvarez on life with The Descendents / ALLLegendary bass player and songwriter, Karl Alvarez joins the podcast to talk Bass playing and much more. Some more topics- Joining Descendents, Bass rigs and brands, musical life and mental health Descendents Website ------------------------- Listen to MxPx "Can't Keep Waiting" Now on Spotify MXPX and Podcast INFO BELOW: https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE MICS --------------------------------------------------- LIFE IN QUARANTINE - THE COLLECTION TEXT LIST - Join our Text li...
2021-05-101h 07
The Mike Herrera Podcast#358 with BeebsBeebs is an American Singer, Songwriter and collaborator known for her band Beebs and Her Money Makers. There's funk. There's punk. There's struggle, success, drug busts and undercover FBI agents. There's even ska and Warped tour stories too! Let's get funky! Beebs takes us on a wild ride through her life in music and more! Listen now! New Beebs song "Strength from the Struggle" coming May 28 everywhere! FIND BEEBS online - BEEBS MUSIC "helium" stream & download link HELIUM Music video the sidewalk project...
2021-05-031h 24
The Mike Herrera Podcast#357 Lou Koller - The legendary voice for NYC Hardcore band, Sick of it AllSick of It All is an American hardcore punk band, from Queens, New York. The band's lineup consists of brothers Lou and Pete Koller on lead vocals and guitars respectively, Armand Majidi on drums, and Craig Setari on bass. Since forming in 1986, SOIA have traveled the world many times over, played in front of hundreds of thousands and released 11 acclaimed full-length albums, so far. Lou is one of the best in the business! Lou and his family and crew have all my respect. This episode dives into the early days of Sick of...
2021-04-261h 03
The Mike Herrera Podcast#356 Brendan Scholz on Mercy MusicBrendan has developed an edgy and intense guitar sound. His songwriting is so well done and unique. And I really love the sound of his band Mercy Music! Give them a listen. We talk about music, life in Las Vegas, what it takes to persevere in the music business, songwriting and more! FIND MERCY MUSIC ONLINE: MERCY MUSIC STORE Bandcamp Twitter @mercymusic1 Instagram @mercymusic Facebook Booking: sarah@paquinartistsagency.com "NOTHING IN THE DARK" Out Now ------------------------- Listen to...
2021-04-1957 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#355 Ryan Beebe on Pop Punk & CryptoRyan is one of the singer/songwriters for the Philadelphia, PA area pop band Goalkeeper. And the only bass player! We talk about: Ryan's band - Goalkeeper Songwriting Pop Punk now Music business tactics Crypto Currency and NFTs. Follow Ryan on Instagram: @ryanbeeebe Follow Ryan on Twitter: @ryancbeebe Check out the latest from Goalkeeper here: GoalKeeper Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Goalkeeper on Spotify: Goalkeeper on Apple...
2021-04-121h 35
The Mike Herrera Podcast#354 Punk Rock and Fire Fighting with BrentwaterworthBrent had a nagging idea so he actually followed through with it. After 10 years of working a full time job as a fire fighter and EMT, Brent started playing music again. He just picked up a guitar and bought an amp on the way to his first band audition. Listen everywhere! He plays guitar for Southern California's TakenDays.net with new music on @wiretaprecords as well as guitar for @toxicenergyband OC Sellout Presents - May 22 show in Costa Mesa, CA with Get Dead, Radical Radical, Bristol to Memory and Nights like thie...
2021-04-051h 12
The Mike Herrera Podcast#353 with NoodlesNoodles is known as the lead guitar player of The Offspring. He also does plenty of backing vocals. He and the band hail from Orange County, California. I always love getting to chat it up with this guy! He's always so much fun when we hang out on the road and is a really genuine and nice person all around. This was a fun one! We catch up on his life for the last few years since we last hung out and talk about the Offspring's recording process with Bob Rock. A...
2021-03-291h 14
The Mike Herrera Podcast#352 with Davey Warsop - Englishman in Southern CaliforniaDavey Warsop is known as a Songwriter, Producer, Engineer and Englishman in Southern California. Davey started his career with the Birmingham band Beat Union. His current band is called Sharp/Shock and he runs a recording studio called Strong Studios. I caught up with Davey Warsop and we went for it. In this episode we talk: The Royals Mental Health and Punk Rock His Studio and the fire Failed Rockstar Reminders MxPx Band Business What makes a great song?
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The Mike Herrera Podcast#351 Anthony GreenAnthony is now one of my favorite people! Just listen to this episode to find out why! We talk about music and living a creative life, day to day routines, songwriting, band business, Patreon perks, his new release Let's Start a Band, collaboration projects with friends, being inspired by John Feldmann, being grateful and finding perspective to keep you going. Let's go. Don't miss this! Find anthony online at ANTHONY GREEN MUSIC And his bands Circa Survive Saosin The Sound of Animals Fighting and Fuckin Whate...
2021-03-151h 23
The Mike Herrera Podcast#350 Tom Wisniewski on Guitars and GearWe go from Tom's very first guitar to his current main guitar. We also talk about all our other gear and sponsors. This is for all the band gear nerds! Tom Wisniewski is a good guy, a legendary friend and the guitar player for MxPx. Follow @Tomwisniewski on Instagram and Twitter Big Thanks to these sponsors - RØDE MICS, Ernie Ball, Mackie Gear, Takamine Guitars, In-Tune Guitar Picks, Orange Amps, Keeley Electronics, Walrus Audio, Temple Electronics, Mesa Boogie, Gibson Guitars, DW Drums, SKVI, Silver City Brewery ------------------------- MXP...
2021-03-081h 21
The Mike Herrera Podcast#349 The Dangerous Summer with AJ Perdomo and Matt KennedyThe Dangerous Summer is an American Rock and Roll band that formed in Maryland and now is based in Denver, CO. The Dangerous Summer is AJ Perdomo and Matthew Kennedy We talk about The Dangerous Summer and all the turmoil that has led them to take some big chances that are paying off! Or maybe a better description for this adventure is: Modern life The process of making music and how it finds us when we need it most. And a lot more! Have a...
2021-03-011h 34
The Mike Herrera Podcast#348 with Joey LaRoccaJoey LaRocca is known as the frontman of LA based street punk band The Briggs Joey and I catch up on: -His latest music projects including producing pop and hip hop Example and new personal projects called Vintage Warfare and Back Alley Lecture. -The Briggs -Vinyl collecting -growing up punk -Living the creative life -living with tattoos and getting tattooed Give this one a listen for some good vibes! Find Joey online: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook ...
2021-02-221h 06
The Mike Herrera Podcast#347 with Scott Lamb on starting over in a foreign countryScott is a Singer - Songwriter - Vinyl Pressing Plant Manager, Music Mixer and all around hard worker. Living in Gothenburg, Sweden. Scott sings for his band Movin In Stereo but wait there's so much more. I couldn't believe Scott's story about moving his whole life from New Zealand to Sweden and how that led him to learn some very useful and interesting skillsets. In this episode we discuss: -New Zealander in Sweden -learning construction -self learning audio recording, producing and mixing -vinyl pressing plants and...
2021-02-151h 21
The Mike Herrera Podcast#345 Peg on the Dingees and Dread Pirate RobertsPeg is the founding member of the ska punk band, The Dingees as well as his other projects, Dread Pirate Roberts, Peg & The Rejected and Staflos. He currently lives in Humbolt County, California. Peg and I go way back to when MxPx met up with The Dingees in Southern California. We talk about his rotating musical projects, the Dingees and why Peg has taken a Vow of Poverty. Peg on Twitter: @PegBootLeg @TheDingees @IntCityRecorDen Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheDingees Instagram @internationalcityrecordings ...
2021-02-011h 04
The Mike Herrera Podcast#344 with Vic FuentesSinger songwriter and guitarist of San Diego, California's Pierce the Veil and CEO of the Non-profit LTD Foundation joins me on the podcast. This is a great episode if you need a little inspiration and positive outlook in your life! We discuss -collabs -Pierce The Veil -The LTD foundation -The songwriting process -Habits and routines -Singles vs Albums -and more If you like the podcast tell a friend! -Find Vic on Instagram or Twitter ...
2021-01-251h 25
The Mike Herrera Podcast#343 Jeff Berman aka Divided HeavenCreative and fun conversation with musician and podcaster Jeff Berman about life as a creative but we get into memories and experiences that I know you will relate to. This was too much fun chopping it up. Enjoy the week! —— Find Jeff online @DividedHeaven and his podcast @TheBermanHour ------------------------- MXPX INFO BELOW: MXPX Live JANUARY 15 and 30th 2021! Listen to the NEW Goldfinger Album: Never Look Back ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE MICS
2021-01-181h 22
The Mike Herrera Podcast#341 Voicemails with Tom ChichilaTom Chichila is back to respond to your questions. Your voicemails. Your stories. We comment. We answer. We go on a while. We have fun! Join Tom and I on another voicemail adventure! -MxPx History -Fan Stories -MxPx Touring and Business Workings -My favorite sports teams talk -Reminiscing with your voicemails -What MxPx is working on in 2021 -Predictions for the future and more! Thanks for calling in! ------------------------- MXPX INFO BELOW: MXPX Live JANUARY 15 and 30th 2021!
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The Mike Herrera Podcast#340 Tom Chichila on 2020Tom Chichila is the MxPx Team Leader and Management Find out what MxPx did in 2020 and how we did it on this artist insider episode! Show Notes: -2020 was a great year -Do more than Survive. Thrive. -Building Business in 2020 -Inside MxPx -Inside Live Stream companies -Look back on 2020 fondly -Have a question about this episode or MXPX? Call us at 360-830-6660 and leave a clear message. Happy New Year!!! ------------------------- MXPX INFO BELOW: MXPX Liv...
2020-12-281h 37
The Mike Herrera Podcast#339 Moon Valjean ReturnsMoon is back on the show! Moon is in the bands Greek Fire, Goldfinger, The Teenage Dirtbags and Produces and Co-Hosts The Rizzuto Show on KPNT 105.7 The Point. We talk about- -the new Goldfinger album "Never Look Back" -what it's like to be a radio personality vs an artist. -NAMM Show -Inspiration -Routines -Twitch Find and follow @MoonValjeanHere on- Twitch, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, ------------------------- MXPX INFO BELOW: MXPX TICKETS FOR DECEMBER 23 SHOW 2020 Listen to the NEW...
2020-12-211h 23
The Mike Herrera Podcast#338 w/ Justin Sane on Anti-FlagJustin Sane is a singer, songwriter and founding member of Pittsburgh, PA's favorite activist punk band - Anti-Flag. We go deep into some of our favorite songs. And we pretty much get everything figured out by the end of the episode. I enjoyed the hell out if this conversation. Find Justin and his music online Anti-Flag ------------------------- MXPX INFO BELOW: MXPX TICKETS FOR DECEMBER 23 SHOW 2020 Listen to the NEW Goldfinger Album: Never Look Back ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Bi...
2020-12-141h 36
The Mike Herrera Podcast#337 Chris DeMakes ReturnsChris DeMakes a book and so much more! There's a lot happening this week and this podcast will give you the 411 on the new Less Than Jake album and Late Night with Less Than Jake Live on Dec 11, & more! Subscribe and listen! Find Chris and Less Than Jake online. Just click the links. In this episode we talk: -Hunter Gatherer Mode -Finding who you are outside your band -Blast From the Past: How Thrift store entertainment turned into a book. -A Roller Coaster Career -New I...
2020-12-071h 08
The Mike Herrera Podcast#335 with Bob McKnight and Friends on Between This World and the NextWhat is MXPX doing live on the internet? Bob McKnight and I talk about what it was like to see the show and from my perspective, what it was like to do the show. Bob interviewed some of you from the MXPX community that saw the 1st round for Between This World and the Next. Special thanks to Danny, Nathan, Carmen, James and Katie for talking about your experiences on the podcast. And thanks again to Bob McKnight for doing the interviews and putting it all together. Happy Thanksgiving! B...
2020-11-231h 12
The Mike Herrera Podcast#334 with Milo Aukerman#334 All hail the mighty and powerful Milo! Lead singer of seminal punk band, The Descendents. We talk about the The Descendents and his songwriting contributions to the band. Also Rebuke, his lean toward the ukulele, why he can't stomach twitter these days and so much more! ------------------------- CHECK MXPX.com this week for some important MXPX news! Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE MICS --------------------------------------------------- LIFE IN QUARANTINE - THE COLLECTION HOMEWARD BOUND! TEXT LIST...
2020-11-161h 19
The Mike Herrera Podcast#333 with Yuri RuleyYuri Ruley is an epic, legendary American musician best known as the drummer of MXPX. Do you need more description? We talk from an airport lounge in Sea-Tac Airport. Get access to Yuri's mind, how he thinks and his approach to drumming and life. Enjoy this one! Lot's of music process discussion. Find Yuri online: Facebook Instagram Twitter ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE MICS MXPX FULL BAND LIVE STREAM THIS FRIDAY...
2020-11-0941 min
The Mike Herrera Podcast#332 with Ronnie WinterRonnie Winter Singer/songwriter and founding member of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Ronnie joins the show to talk about releasing music independently, songwriting situations, the latest from #redjumpsuitapparatus and more. Ronnie asks me a few questions along the way as well. Find Ronnie online: Instagram is @RonApparatus and @redjumpsuit Ronnie on Twitch Twitter is @Redjumpsuit Connect and Share with The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Official Website: https://www.theredjumpsuitapparatus.com/ Smart URL: https://linktr.ee/TheRedJumpsuitApparatus ...
2020-11-021h 22
The Mike Herrera Podcast#331 with Tommy RatTommy Rat is a co-founder of Rat Sound and can fix just about anything mechanical or electrical. Long time Tour Manager and Front of House sound engineer for MxPx and worked for many artists like Bobby Brown, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Offspring, NFG, Zebrahead. We talk about our MxPx touring days together and the present days. This is fun and a barrel of laughs. And you'll learn some MxPx history along the way. Enjoy! Tommy resided in Tucson, Arizona where you can still find him working long days and nights. Tommy...
2020-10-261h 28
The Mike Herrera Podcast#330 with Tom Chichila - Special Edition: Between This World and the NextMXPX FULL BAND LIVE STREAM THIS FRIDAY OCT 16! #330 with Tom Chichila - Special Edition: Between This World and the Next - Tom and I have a late night conversation and talk about MxPx playing LIVE on the internet Friday Oct 16. What it is and why you've never experienced this before. Tickets on sale now! ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE MICS MXPX FULL BAND LIVE STREAM THIS FRIDAY OCT 16! --------------------------------------------------- Let's Ride! ADD on SPOTIFY!
2020-10-151h 17
The Mike Herrera Podcast#328 with Ben WeaselBen Weasel is an American songwriter, singer, and guitarist. He is best known as the lead singer and founder of the punk rock band Screeching Weasel. We talk about making music these days and the latest Screeching Weasel full length album "Freaks of Atavism" We also get into music roots, punk rock scenes, post modernism, cancel culture, critical theory and what will happen next. Listen to Screeching Weasel where you find your music. Visit Screeching Weasel Online Ben Weasel on Instagram Twitter and Screeching Weez Facebook -------------------------
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The Mike Herrera Podcast#327 with Jaret ReddickJaret Reddick- The Texas tornado is back and we had a great time talking about: Bowling for Soup's Full Band Live Stream Oct. 3 The Social Dilemma Future Predictions TV habits Gaming Spotify Band tactics new and old New Music and ... Life Bowling For Soup Jaret on Instagram Twitter and FB ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE MICS --------------------------------------------------- September is Let's Ride Month! A...
2020-09-281h 11
The Mike Herrera Podcast#326 with Cyrus Bolooki#326 with Cyrus Bolooki - Cyrus is one of the hardest hitting drummers I know. He's back to talk about, music, business, fun band related stories and the upcoming New Found Glory Self Titled 20 year anniversary live stream! Get tickets here Sat sept 26. ST live stream 20 years show Follow Cyrus on Instagram or Twitter ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE MICS --------------------------------------------------- September is Let's Ride Month! ADD on SPOTIFY! Fever Dream b...
2020-09-211h 26
The Mike Herrera Podcast#325 with Charlie PaulsonCharlie is a guitar player (Goldfinger, Black President) and hollywood actor and he's back! We talk about a lot on this one: That looks like a tube of cookie dough NBA predictions We answer some of your questions Music talk Favorite songs and stories Charlie's acting career details Mick Jagger and sympathy for the devil hype man Favorite Riffs Would you rather have a ? Guitar playing roots and the KISS Army Our worst tattoo
2020-09-141h 19
The Mike Herrera Podcast#324 with Reese RoperKnown "mostly" as the singer of famous ska/rock band Five Iron Frenzy, Reese Roper is a legend and if you did't know just listen to this. Only legendary stories on this one. Sports cars and ska bars. Five Iron Frenzy is making a new album! FIF Kickstarter Five Iron Frenzy Site ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE MICS --------------------------------------------------- September is Let's Ride Month! ADD on SPOTIFY! Fever Dream by MXPX out N...
2020-09-071h 11
The Mike Herrera Podcast#323 with Josh KennedyJosh is an aspiring writer, musician and pop culture "scientist". This was a fun conversation. Find Josh online.. Instagram or FB ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE MICS --------------------------------------------------- Fever Dream by MXPX out NOW! LIFE IN QUARANTINE - THE COLLECTION HOMEWARD BOUND! I know you've got a lot of worries…There's a new MXPX song out now!! Listen / Watch here: https://smarturl.it/mxpxworries TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by...
2020-08-312h 04
The Mike Herrera Podcast#322 with Ben Harper on YellowcardBen is the founder of pop punk band, Yellowcard. He's also a founding member of This Legend and his label Take Over Records and new venture, Take Over Live. I talk to Ben about why bands break up, why they stay together and what led to Ben being kicked out of his own band Yellowcard. A band that he started in his bedroom in Florida! Take Over Live on Instagram Take Over Live Website ------------------------- Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE MICS ...
2020-08-241h 20
The Mike Herrera Podcast#321 with Nikola SarcevicNikola Sarcevic is the singer/bass player of Swedish Band Millencolin and the founder of beer company, Duckpond Brewing. I catch up with Nikola between beers and songs. I'm a big fan of his band Millencolin and always have a good time hanging with him. He's such a talent. We talk about what it's like in Sweden during the pandemic. future Millencolin plans, tour and traveling stories, the origin story of how Nikola started playing bass guitar and singing vocals, songs and songwriting, modern day music business philosophies such as steaming and much more!
2020-08-171h 23
The Mike Herrera Podcast#320 with Steve SoboslaiSteve is a multi talented human. You'll hear all about it on this episode. His band and projects are going well. What is like to be in a band? I don't know but it's kinda like this podcast. We talk about Life, Punchline band politics and decision making, songwriting tactics, music business, Kickstarter- building, consulting and marketing your project, singing technique, my opinions on random things and more! —— Links: punchline.bandcamp.com (our entire discography) punchlion.com/daysold (Punchline's website & days old calculator) enjoycraftservices.com (Crow...
2020-08-101h 21
The Mike Herrera Podcast#317 with Gary Barbo - MXPX Crew OGGary Barbo is a chef in the Seattle, WA area but he's originally from East Texas. He even "Moved to Bremerton" at one point. Gary was our first actual merchandise seller for MXPX on tour and we caught up after 14 years! We talk about the early days of MXPX touring around and Gary adds his memory to mine and we come up with some really fun stories. Follow Gary on IG @GaryBarbo Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE MICS ---------------------------------------------------
2020-07-201h 14
The Mike Herrera Podcast#316 with Jake LongHe makes custom Custom Pickups and also has a podcast about audio gear and music. Jake and I swap stories and have a great conversation. We talk podcasting including my short lived startup job, microphones and setups, how Jake makes his custom pickups, poker and gambling stories, surviving in Alaska, current events including politics, Kanye, fake news, social media and the music business. Find Jake online @thejakelong and LongHouseCo. Have you subscribed to the pod? Big Thanks to RØDE MICS --------------------------------------------------- LIFE IN QUAR...
2020-07-131h 52
The Mike Herrera Podcast#315 with Louis DeFabrizio - Gasoline HeartLou is one of a kind. He's an artist, a songwriter, a business man and super chill in the best ways! His band Gasoline Heart has put out 2 albums in 2020 so far. His company - Lou Moves You is open for business in the NYC area. You will love this! In this episode - How not to market your new album! And also sorry I called you an asshole but I love you!! And how to stay positive and push forward when the going gets tough. Find Louis and Gasoline Heart...
2020-07-061h 10
The Mike Herrera Podcast#314 with Vinnie CaruanaVinnie Caruana - The Long Island NY native, singer/songwriter. Vinnie is a real one. He is the vocalist for Long Island punk band The Movielife and lead singer/songwriter for the indie/post hardcore band I Am the Avalanche Also in recent years, Peace'd Out and Constant Elevation His solo material is on point!! We talk about Vinnie's past, present and future on this episode. Plus music business problems and tactics, songwriting, producing new material, and planning for the future. Find Vinnie online here-> https://www.vinniecaruana.com
2020-06-291h 15The Mike Herrera Podcast#313 Matty ArsenaultA Loss for Words - Singer and founder, Tour management, Artist Management and world traveler. I Met Matty on Warped Tour back in the 2000s. We hit it off right away! We talk about the good and the bad in the world today but this is a very positive upbeat conversation about our lives and moving forward. Follow Matty on his socials @mattyAL4W --------------------------------------------------- I know you've got a lot of worries…There's a new MXPX song out now!! Listen / Watch here: https://smarturl.it/mxpxworries
2020-06-221h 28
The Mike Herrera Podcast#306 Holli Herrera - The Herrera House in QuarantineHolli is back on the podcast for some pretty interesting tidbits. Oh and this a pretty good view into what the Herreras have been up to in Waco, TX. Homeschooling, kids activities, couple dynamics, how we are dealing with Covid 19 and more. Holli on Social Media TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 Life in Quarantine merch still available at www.mxpx.com MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxchallenge
2020-05-041h 12The Mike Herrera Podcast#304 Stephen Egerton - Descendents and ALL guitar player#304 with Stephen Egerton - Descendents and ALL guitarist, songwriter and audio mix engineer. "It's funny. Of all years to have a pandemic this is about as good as one gets." - Stephen Egerton Quarantineland, Songwriting, recording set ups, mixing, his band Descendents songwriting and recording dynamics. Music business crash in 2009 and then recovery with streaming and music value recovery, Publishing and royalties. Revenue streams for artists. Ernie Ball and Music-Man Artist Series, Mike's 1st ALL show and layaway bass story Thanks to Ernie Ball - Every Friday in April 2020! Le...
2020-04-202h 02The Mike Herrera Podcast#303 crew talk with Jered Scott & Andy Alonso#303 crew talk with homies and MxPx crew members Jered Scott & Andy Alonso We had a good talk about life in quarantine. Crew talk. Mxpx stories. lockdown routines. Positive vibes. #mikeherrerapodcast #podcast #Mhp303 -Subscribe to the podcast now on Spotify, Apple or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. - Every Friday in April 2020! Let's all get together for Life in Quarantine! Stay home! Stay safe! I'll see you right here on the MxPx Facebook page. @ 6pm PT/9pm ET -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Album at leas...
2020-04-101h 03The Mike Herrera PodcastChris Barker (ChrisNumber2) - Artists in QuarantineChris joins us from a secret safe location in the woods. We talk new routines, the latest on @antiflag and this mess and also what we can do in the meantime while we are stuck hiding from this invisible enemy. Find Chris Number 2 and Anti-Flag online -Subscribe to the podcast now on Spotify, Apple or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. - Every Friday in April 2020! Let's all get together for Life in Quarantine! Stay home! Stay safe! I'll see you right here on the MxPx Facebook page. @ 6pm PT/9pm ET...
2020-04-021h 01The Mike Herrera Podcast#301 Tom Chichila - COVID-19 QuarantinAn unprecedented podcast for these extraordinary times. Tom and I talk about how to stay positive and productive during the Corona Virus and the lockdown. Also what that means for MXPX, including releasing new songs during the quarantine. But also so much more! - Subscribe to the podcast now on Spotify, Apple or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxeveryday SHOW NOTES: -TEAM MXPX AND THE FUTURE/PRE...
2020-03-261h 31