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Hustle The MostEP30 - What I Learned In The True MidwestEP30 - What I Learned In The True MidwestAfter touring with Most Precious Blood, I landed behind the kit for Kansas City’s Anything But Joey—a pop-rock band with big harmonies, campus shows, and an incredible fan base. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share what it was like joining three lifelong friends on the road, playing 50 shows across the Midwest, and the lessons I learned about promotion, fan connection, and doing things differently than the punk and hardcore world I came from.
2025-09-2918 minHustle The MostEp29 - Sometimes It's Ok To Be A CogEp29 - Sometimes It's Ok To Be A CogAfter a long break, Hustle The Most is back—and so am I, with stories about jumping headfirst into opportunities. In this episode, I share how a last-minute call from my friend Justin turned into a whirlwind tour with Most Precious Blood. From learning 14 songs in 30 hours to headlining fests in front of peers and heroes, I talk about the pressure, the process, and the lessons I learned about preparation, trust, and knowing your role.
2025-08-2827 minHustle The MostEp28 - A Conversation With Greg Bennick (Part 4)Episode 28 – A Conversation With Greg Bennick (Part 4 of 4)Greg Bennick and I have been friends for over 25 years, and whenever we connect the conversation goes for hours. In this first part of our series, we dive into everything from playing in bands to the ways our parents shaped who we are today. Tune in for Part 1 of 4 of my conversation with Greg.
2025-08-2822 minHustle The MostEp27 - A Conversation With Greg Bennick (Part 3)Episode 27 – A Conversation With Greg Bennick (Part 3 of 4)Greg Bennick and I have been friends for over 25 years, and whenever we connect the conversation goes for hours. In this first part of our series, we dive into everything from playing in bands to the ways our parents shaped who we are today. Tune in for Part 1 of 4 of my conversation with Greg.
2025-08-2822 minHustle The MostEp26 - A Conversation With Greg Bennick (Part 2)Episode 26 – A Conversation with Greg Bennick (Part 2 of 4) Greg Bennick and I have been friends for over 25 years, and whenever we connect the conversation goes for hours. In this first part of our series, we dive into everything from playing in bands to the ways our parents shaped who we are today. Tune in for Part 1 of 4 of my conversation with Greg.
2025-08-2824 minHustle The MostEp25 - A Conversation With Greg Bennick (Part 1)Episode 25 – A Conversation With Greg Bennick (Part 1 of 4)Greg Bennick and I have been friends for over 25 years, and whenever we connect the conversation goes for hours. In this first part of our series, we dive into everything from playing in bands to the ways our parents shaped who we are today. Tune in for Part 1 of 4 of my conversation with Greg.
2025-08-2823 minHustle The MostEp24 - Conversation With The Right Person; Changes The GameEp24 - Conversation With The Right Person; Changes The GameSometimes one conversation can flip your entire perspective. Over vegan Thai food in Seattle, Greg Bennick (singer of TRIAL, speaker, juggler, and all-around legend) challenged me to stop chasing “jobs” and instead find people willing to pay me to do what I already loved—play drums. That spark pushed me to build my first website, land my first studio gigs, and kick off a whole new chapter in my hustle.
2025-08-2817 minHustle The MostEp23 - Rolling With The PunchesEp23 - Rolling With The PunchesAfter leaving tour life behind, I headed back to Seattle with nothing but my car, my drums, and a plan to start fresh. What began as a one-day gig painting tables at Urban Outfitters turned into four years of design work, stability, and a new beginning. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share stories of cross-country drives, tattoo shop memories, and what I learned about taking chances, rebuilding from scratch, and putting life back together—piece by piece.
2025-08-2825 minHustle The MostEp22 - Sometimes Things Just Don’t Work OutEp22 - Sometimes Things Just Don’t Work OutAfter moving to California to join Throwdown, I hit the road for a whirlwind tour with Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, and Biohazard—only to realize the fit wasn’t right. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I talk about breakdowns (both cars and bands), the loneliness of life on tour, and what it really means to chase your dreams at any cost. Sometimes the wheels fall off, but starting over can be the most liberating move you’ll ever make.
2025-08-2821 minHustle The MostEp21 - It’s All About Constant MotionEp21 - It’s All About Constant MotionAfter moving to Florida to join Until The End, I found myself juggling band life, beach life, and an unexpected career leap—from the produce aisle at Whole Foods to becoming a store graphic designer. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share stories of sleeping on floors, practicing in sweaty storage units, and why I walked away from stability to chase the road again. At the heart of it all is one lesson: my life has always been about constant motion.
2025-08-2813 minHustle The MostEp20 - Chasing your Passion to Palm TreesEp20 - Chasing your Passion to Palm TreesChasing passion often means taking risks, making hard choices, and learning to manage expectations. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share the story of preparing to move for music—first to New Jersey, then Florida—navigating winter road trips, family struggles, and the surprising ways friends step up when you need it most. Along the way, I reflect on how passion shapes our perspective, teaches resilience, and reminds us that the journey matters more than the destination.
2025-08-2823 minHustle The MostEP19 - Life Moving WestEP19 - Life Moving WestAfter falling in love with Seattle and making the move to the Pacific Northwest, I learned some hard lessons about assumptions, fitting into new vibes, and how moving—both physically and personally—can break cycles and open new doors. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I reflect on leaving Michigan, chasing scenes, and how punk and hardcore gave me structure, perspective, and a foundation to grow from.
2025-08-2816 minHustle The MostEp18 - Driving On Greener GrassEpisode 18 – Driving On Greener GrassWhat does it really mean to have drive? In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share how Earthmover’s breakup led to the formation of Walls of Jericho, the rush of our first shows, and the hard choices that came with balancing school, work, relationships, and life on the road. Along the way, I dig into what drive really is, how it shapes our decisions, and what I’ve learned about navigating change without burning out.
2025-08-2822 minHustle The MostEp17 - Failing At CollegeEpisode 17 – Failing At CollegeAfter community college and a European tour, I headed to Eastern Michigan University—only to find myself overwhelmed, anxious, and unprepared for the traditional college track. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I reflect on navigating school without guidance, the weight of assumptions, and the lessons I learned about asking questions, following nontraditional paths, and carving out your own future.
2025-08-2817 minHustle The MostEP16 - Banding In EuropeEpisode 16 – Banding In EuropeIn 1998, I packed up my drums and hit the road with Earthmover for our first European tour. From Ieper Fest in Belgium to unexpected adventures in Italy, it was a crash course in traveling, playing shows, and surviving the emotional pressure cooker of life in a band. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share what I learned about saying yes to new experiences, navigating personalities, and finding balance on and off the stage.
2025-08-2833 minHustle The MostEp15 - Season 1 Wrap UpEpisode 15 –Season 1 Wrap UpFifteen episodes in, I reflect on what podcasting has taught me so far—from telling stories that are decades old to learning how to get past the fear of how your voice sounds. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share insights on doing the work yourself, staying consistent, and why creating—whether it’s podcasts, products, or music—can inspire both you and others to keep moving forward.
2025-08-2816 minHustle The MostEp14 - Side Hustle + Passion = Career (Part 2)Episode 14 – Side Hustle + Passion = Career with Phil Renato (Part 2)Phil and I dive into how student distractions have changed over the years, from early teaching days to today’s tech-driven world. We also swap stories about our first computers, odd piercings, and even a long-overdue apology for a broken high school bowl.
2025-08-2842 minHustle The MostEp13 - Side Hustle + Passion = Career (Part 1)Episode 13 – Turning Passion into a Career with Phil Renato (Part 1)What if you could turn your side hustle into the job you do for the rest of your life? In this episode of Hustle The Most, I sit down with my good friend Phil Renato to talk about how he transformed his passion into a career—and the lessons we can all learn from chasing what we love.
2025-08-2832 minHustle The MostEp12 - TransitionsEpisode 12 – Conversations That Change EverythingRight after high school, a single conversation shifted my entire path—from college and day jobs to joining one of my favorite bands. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share stories about work, music, and moving out on my own—and the lessons I learned about chasing opportunities, saying yes before you’re ready, and figuring it all out along the way.
2025-08-2825 minHustle The MostEp11 - Putting In The EffortEpisode 11 – Putting In The EffortFrom frying chicken at KFC to cutting glass at Ace Hardware, my early jobs taught me lessons that stuck far beyond the paycheck. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share stories about awkward first days, greasy kitchens, and Mr. Chuck E. Cheese—and reflect on how culture, effort, and pushing past fear can shape the way we work and succeed.
2025-08-2823 minHustle The MostEP10 - Q & A with Hustle The MostEpisode 10 – Q & A With Hustle The Most: What else do you do?For the 10th episode, I’m answering listener questions about why I started the podcast, learning to smile again, where my old bandmates are now, lessons from my brother, and what else I do outside the show. Hustle The Most is about moving forward, trying new things, and making the most of the tools you’ve got—and this Q&A is a chance to dig deeper into the stories behind it all.
2025-08-2819 minHustle The MostEp9 - When You Are Motivated You Are Always Looking Up To The Next Big Thing.Episode 9 –When You Are Motivated You Are Always Looking Up To The Next Big Thing. In the mid-90s, my band Spit went from selling tapes out of our backpacks to playing packed shows, releasing records, and even sharing the stage at Chicago’s Metro. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I reflect on the rush of being young in a rising band, how easy it is to let hype go to your head, and the lessons I learned about friendship, growth, and always looking up to what’s next.
2025-08-2824 minHustle The MostEP8 - How I Started Recording Records In My Garage And Became A Cassette Hocking Entrepreneur!EP8 - How I Started Recording Records In My Garage And Became A Cassette Hocking Entrepreneur!Starting my first band at 14 felt a lot like the Marshmallow Challenge—messy, uncertain, and full of trial and error. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share how recording our first cassette, hustling tapes at school, and forming new bands taught me lessons about networking, showing up, and why sometimes ignorance really is bliss.
2025-08-2822 minHustle The MostEp7 - What I Learned From My Big Brother!Ep7 - What I Learned From My Big Brother!Growing up with two brothers under the same roof taught me how different choices can lead to very different lives. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share stories about my brother Jason—his wild spirit, his struggles, and his heart—and reflect on what I learned about family, failure, and the tough calls parents sometimes have to make.
2025-08-2821 minHustle The MostEp6 - New Friends, Experience And Starting A Band (Part 2)Ep6 - New Friends, Experience And Starting A Band (Part 2)At 14, I bought a broken-down drum kit for $80—one drum was literally being used as a laundry hamper—and had no idea it would change my life. In this episode of Hustle The Most, Brandon and I look back on forming our first bands, learning how to communicate through music, and discovering how taking a chance on something new can open doors you never imagined.
2025-08-2823 minHustle The MostEp5 - New Friends, experiences and starting a band (Part 1)Episode 5 – New Friends and Experiences (Part 1)In the early 90s, skateboarding, punk bands, and VHS skate videos shaped who we were. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I sit down with my lifelong friend Brandon to look back on late-night skate sessions, forming our first band, and how those experiences shaped the friends—and people—we’ve become.
2025-08-2824 minHustle The MostEp4 - Hustle, Hard Work, Back To Zero, RepeatEp4 - Hustle, Hard Work, Back To Zero, RepeatAt 12 years old, I made $80 on my first side gig, bought a beat-up moped, lived off free 7-Eleven scratch-off wins, and learned what it feels like to have your hard work crushed—literally. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share how early hustles taught me about resilience, starting over, and finding value in the lessons even when things don’t go your way.
2025-08-2819 minHustle The MostEp3 - Betting Against The OddsEpisode 3 – Betting against the odds and getting hustled by my dad.When I was 12, I thought I had the trip of a lifetime lined up—a summer in California. My dad agreed, even promised me spending money, but he knew the odds were slim. In chasing that dream, I hustled baseball cards, comics, and trades until I pieced together my first skateboard. In the end, I never made it west, but I learned lessons about value, knowing your content, and how sometimes the biggest hustle is the one you don’t even see coming.
2025-08-2817 minHustle The MostEp2 - Kids Can Be So CruelEp2 - Kids Can Be So CruelWhen a simple skateboard ride went wrong, I shattered my face, wrecked my teeth, and lost all my confidence overnight. This episode of Hustle The Most is about learning to navigate barriers, finding workarounds, and realizing that confidence is everything when it comes to hustling. It’s also a reminder that we all have insecurities—so choose your words wisely and don’t be the one who tears others down.Do you want me to keep the style like this (direct + reflective), or make it more story-driven to highlight the dram...
2025-08-2813 minHustle The MostEp1 - What Does It Mean To Hustle The Most?Ep1 - What Does It Mean To Hustle The Most?At 10 years old, I spent my weekends running wild through a giant flea market my uncle ran. It’s where I first learned what it meant to hustle—how to talk to people, make quick deals, avoid getting hustled myself, and turn $2 into $10 and a bag of candy. In this first episode, I share stories from those early days, lessons about creativity, resilience, and listening, and a little background on who I am as your host.
2025-08-2717 min
Hustle The MostEpisode 30: A Few minutes on Social InnovationA Few minutes on Social Innovation and talking about the book "Social Innovation: How Societies Find The Power To Change" by Geoff Mulgan
2022-10-1306 min
Hustle The MostA conversation with Greg Bennick (Part 4)A conversation with Greg Bennick (Part 4)
Greg and I have been friends for over 25 years and every time we catch up we it takes hours and hours. We jumped on the podcast and did what we always do which is talk about everything you can imagine! We talk about everything from playing in bands to things that our parents do or have done that shaped us to into the people that we are today. Check out Parts 1-4 of my conversation with Greg Bennick.
2022-03-1422 min
Hustle The MostA conversation with Greg Bennick (Part 3)A conversation with Greg Bennick (Part 3)
Greg and I have been friends for over 25 years and every time we catch up we it takes hours and hours. We jumped on the podcast and did what we always do which is talk about everything you can imagine! We talk about everything from playing in bands to things that our parents do or have done that shaped us to into the people that we are today. Check out Parts 1-4 of my conversation with Greg Bennick.
2022-03-0922 min
Hustle The MostA conversation with Greg Bennick (Part 2)A conversation with Greg Bennick (Part 2)
Greg and I have been friends for over 25 years and every time we catch up we it takes hours and hours. We jumped on the podcast and did what we always do which is talk about everything you can imagine! We talk about everything from playing in bands to things that our parents do or have done that shaped us to into the people that we are today. Check out Parts 1-4 of my conversation with Greg Bennick.
2022-02-2224 min
Hustle The MostA conversation with Greg Bennick (part1)Greg and I have been friends for over 25 years and every time we catch up we it takes hours and hours. We jumped on the podcast and did what we always do which is talk about everything you can imagine! We talk about everything from playing in bands to things that our parents do or have done that shaped us to into the people that we are today. Check out Parts 1-4 of my conversation with Greg Bennick.
2022-02-2123 min
Hustle The MostA Conversation With The Right Person; Changes The GameIn this episode I talk about how having 1 conversation wit the right person can totally change your entire perspective on just about everything. How I went from looking for a job to creating my own!
2022-01-2917 min
Hustle The MostRolling With The PunchesIn this episode I jump into a familiar but uncomfortable space know as limbo. What to do when it all comes crashing down. I talk about starting over and rebuilding from the ground up in a new place, road tripping across the country and putting the pieces back together 1 piece at a time.
2021-06-1425 min
Hustle The MostSometimes Things Just Don't Work OutIn this episode I talk about trekking across the US to start tour with a band and it being mentally just "OK" and being at a festival with thousands of people but feeling completely alone. I talk about little about not fitting in and starting over and the importance of self reflection and how looking inside yourself can give you the answers if you just stop and listen.
2020-10-1921 min
Hustle The MostConstant MotionIn the last episode I talked about kind of making choices in order to chase your passion, follow your dreams and make it happen. I talked about how I packed up my drums and headed down to Florida to live and play in a band called Until The End.
2020-10-1213 min
Hustle The MostChasing Your Passion To The Palm TreesWe all know that having passion and drive is important. We all know that it takes work and dedication to pursue your dreams. There is always a turning back point that exists that’s different for everyone and it’s usually based on a number of variables. How far will you go to chase your dream? Entrepreneurs often go broke chasing their dream. The dream to be a business owner and be self employed. Lots of barriers become very apparent when taking that entrepreneurial leap becomes a reality. Things like time, money, family, bills, age, and knowledge all the sudden beco...
2020-10-0723 min
Hustle The MostLife Moving WestThis podcast has been interesting looking back at things through this adult kind of retrospective lens. Sometimes when I look back I see mistakes or maybe other choices that could have been more beneficial. I am a pretty big fan of the phrase: “you don’t know what you don’t know”. It’s easy to look back and think to yourself “well that was dumb”. But ya know its like hindsight is 20/20 and ya know forrest through the trees and any other cliches you can think of for being ignorant. short sighted probably just young and foolish.
Years ago while on tour...
2019-11-0716 min
Hustle The MostHow perception is always more pleasantSo let me start out with a few questions. How do you stack up to your friends? How does your career compare to your colleagues? How does your life look when it’s placed next to someone else's? Any here is the most important question. Does any of that really matter?
Here is what I am getting at. There is always this perception that someone that has more than you or they are are happier than you or better than you. People place a lot of emphasis on how they stack up against blips that they are seeing on instagram. Bu...
2019-10-2122 min
Hustle The MostFailing At CollegeNot too long after coming home from Europe I was about to move into my first apartment and start school at Eastern Michigan University. I’d spent the 2 years prior going to Mott Community College in Flint and trying to get all my basic classes out of the way. This was the plan that I had kind of proposed to my Dad a few years back. Community college was just highschool but not my highschool it was more like what we saw on TV shows where you rarely saw people in class but you would always see them sitting out in...
2019-08-1917 min
Hustle The MostBanding In EuropeHustle The Most Episode 16: Banding In Europe So in 1998 which was the summer before I moved in with Phil I was drummining in a band called Earthmover. We were a hardcore band from Detroit and we had a few records out and done a handful of small tours and bunch of weekends all...
2019-08-0433 min
Hustle The MostHustle The Most Episode 15: What I Learned In 15 Episode Of PodcastingSo as you know or if you are listening for the first time the Hustle The Most podcast is a series of short stories that talk about all things heart, hustle, innovation and design and more. One of my favorite parts of the podcast is talking about what I have learned from these adventures and the talking with the guests that I have had in to share and partake in the memories. Some of these stories are 30 years old. It’s weird the things that we remember. The things that stick out in our head as relevant. How is something th...
2019-07-2216 min
Hustle The MostHustle The Most Episode 14: Side Hustle + Passion = Career (part2)In this episode Phil and I talk about the differences between the kids that he teaches now and the kids that he taught early in his teaching career. We talk about distractions and how technology really hasn't really created more distractions they are merely just different types of distractions.
We talk about our first computers, dial up and some of the odd piercings that Phil has a young piercer. After 20 years Phil finally apologized for breaking my favorite bowl that I hand crafted while in high school.
2019-07-0842 min
Hustle The MostHustle The Most Episode 13: Side Hustle + Passion = CareerHustle The Most Episode 13: Side Hustle + Passion = Career So on the last episode I talked a little about transitions and how to kind of attack some of those things head on. We talked a little about jobs, and what it’s really like to be in a touring band and how you have...
2019-06-2532 min
Hustle The MostEpisode 12: TransitionsHustle The Most Episode 12: Transitions
Can you remember a time in your life when you had a conversation with someone that changed everything for you. I don’t mean like a someone died or I’m pregnant conversation but a conversation that just blows your mind. I have a been pretty fortunate enough to have a few of these conversations in my life and I walk away from the conversation just rethinking any path or plan that i may have had in my life.
2019-06-1025 min
Hustle The MostEpisode 11: Putting In The EffortHustle The Most Episode 11: Putting In The Effort
I really feel like putting in the effort will get you anywhere you want to go. I remember when I was kid I would always rush through my chores or whatever work I was doing just so I could do nothing. I think even when I started my first job I didn’t really understand what working was all about. My first job ever was at KFC. I was 16 and Eric who played in Jive and Spit with me got me a job there. Minimum wage at the time was $4.25 an hour. Wh...
2019-06-0323 min
Hustle The MostEpisode 10: Q and A With Hustle The MostEpisode 10: Q and A With Hustle The Most
We are officially 10 episodes into the Hustle The Most Podcast. I decided to make this episode a Q and A episode. People have been listening to the podcast and they have questions so I am going to do my best to give them some answers. If you do have questions you can always contact me @ hustlethemost.com or DM me on instagram. So let’s jump in to our first round of questions. To keep in short I decided to only pick 5.
2019-05-2819 min
Hustle The MostEpisode 9: Building a Culture That WorksEpisode 9 Building a Culture That Works : When you are motivated you are always looking up to to the next big thing.
2019-05-2124 min
Hustle The MostEpisode 8: My First Entrepreneurial ExperienceEpisode 8: Being an entrepreneur is kind of scary because there is always some sort of risk involved. We know that risk and assessing risk is definitely a learned behavior.
2019-05-1322 min
Hustle The MostEpisode 7: What I learned from my big brotherEpisode 7: What I learned from my big brother. I think that having brothers and sisters is pretty amazing I grew up with 2 bothers and 2 sisters. We all got along for the most part minus the growing up woes that happen in every house hold. This episode we are going to talk about how 2 brothers that live in the same house with the same opportunities can go down 2 different paths.
2019-05-0621 min
Hustle The MostEpisode 6: New Friends and Experiences (P2)Episode 6: New Friends and Experiences (PT2): is about growing up skateboarding in the early 90’s and starting a punk band. I knew a few kids in my school that played drums and my brother was always into drums. He air drummed a lot but I had never seen him play. He had these black...
2019-04-2923 min
Hustle The MostEpisode 5: New Friends and Experiences (PT1)Episode 5: New Friends and Experiences (PT1): is about growing up skateboarding in the early 90’s and starting a punk band. I think like most other kids I went through my share of fads and interests. I feel like it was always whatever the next thing was. Whatever your friends were into it was like...
2019-04-2224 min
Hustle The MostEpisode 4: Hustle, Hardwork, Back to Zero, RepeatWhen you watch your dreams fall apart in front you it’s a very trying time. There are lots of questions, emotions and sometimes feeling of anger. What do you do when this happens? I had my rug ripped out from under more than once in my life but this one hurt.
2019-04-1419 min
Hustle The MostEpisode 3: Betting Against The OddsWe all have ideas on a daily basis. Some of the idea are probably amazing and some of them are the exact opposite. What happens when you don’t follow through? What about the ideas that you forget about? My dad bet against me and even cheered me on to move forward with an idea that he thought was a pipe dream.
2019-04-1417 min
Hustle The MostEpisode 2: Kids can be so cruelEpisode 2 of Hustle The Most Podcast is about how kids can be so cruel and how to navigate barriers in your life.I feel that we all have some things about ourselves that we are not exactly stoked on. We all do our best to hide them from the world. Some people may have a belly, or acne or weird looking feet. Some things we can’t change so we just do our best to navigate them. When you are young these things seem to be directly out in the open for other kids see, judge and make fun of. Wh...
2019-04-1413 min
Hustle The MostEpisode 1: What does it mean to Hustle The MostWhat happens when you take a poor kid from Flint MI that had to learn the hard way to navigate the barriers around him at a very young age in order to succeed?
2019-04-1417 min