From a small town in Tennessee to leading a house collective in Gainsville, Florida. Music is an amazing thing and an amazing journey. Learning about a whole different genre in 2018, ended up leading Nish to a brand new outlook on life and music. Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists I like and drink with them! In this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me...
Apr 23, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Cutting your teeth in the DJ scene means that you worked your way up as a DJ from the bottom of the totem pole playing all the worst spots to working your way up, to playing the main stages. Most artists don't wanna take the time and effort required to work their way up through meeting people, getting the worst timeslots, and not making any money. Yet, sometimes when you want something so bad you are willing to do the dirty work to come out clean on the other side. Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host...
Apr 09, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Music is a journey and if you don't grab onto it with two hands it will leave you in the dust. Kruel Intentions started off as a DJ crew, lost members, and then grew into a production powerhouse duo. From going all over the world DJing and playing their music, they never let anything get in their way of achieving their goals. Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new ...
Apr 02, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Lupe Fiasco had a song entitled, "Hip Hop Saved My Life" back in 2007. It talks about how music saved his life and kept him on the right track. Music can help people get out of a dark place. Sometimes making music and following your passion can change the direction your life could go. Today, I have a guest who, even though he was bullied for being different he doubled down on music and left his hometown to completely change his life. Following your passion and always believing in yourself no mat...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Between the ages of 9 to 20, what were you doing? Probably being a kid right or maybe at the latter parts, you were just getting on your grind about school, work, some side hustle, or maybe even music. Well, what if from the ages of 9 to 20 you actually did start making music, then you created a concept album all about the Zodiac star signs, and then you played some shows at EDC, you would probably think that either one that's impossible or two that's the most amazing thing in the world, right?!...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 36
What if you woke up one day and you were stranded on an island with only a laptop, some production software, and your phone. Well, this story is nothing like that but has a similar feeling to it nonetheless. This episode is about a duo of friends that have been able to create music that's transcending physical barriers and bring their sound to the big stages of the US and Europe. Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and manag...
Mar 12, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Do you remember what you were doing at 17, do you remember what you were doing at 15? Were you probably trying to chase around your crush at school, maybe getting in trouble with your friends, playing sports, and just being a kid? Well, now what if you gave up on all of that kid stuff and only focused on making music with Garageband. Then you took that music and created something that millions of people will have listened to, oh also you are only 17. Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot...
Mar 05, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 34
What's that old proverb, fool me once shame on you, fool me twice, can't can't get fooled again, well as said by the former US President George W Bush. Yet, what if after getting fooled that first time around you took your loss, said f**k you, and used this lesson to your advantage. Taking the name, the merch, and the music then turning it into your own band! Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wan...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 33
When talking to most college Seniors, all that seems to be on their mind is when's graduation and when's the next party. They aren't thinking about how to create equity for artists and create a middle class for musicians. Well, that's exactly what Manchureon aka Anthony Zhao is trying to do with his music and record label. Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new art...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 32
When you think of a vibrate community, that would do anything for one another, you would imagine that they have been together for years, meet each other, and shared stories face to face. Yet, what if told you that you can achieve all of this and more without ever meeting someone else in that community. Satin Puppets have shown the power of creating a niche online community that loves everything they create from their online store to their music. If you build a strong foundation, anything can gro...
Feb 12, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 31
As an artist, it is very rare you ever see a song of yours get past 100,000 streams on Spotify. It's even rare to get past 50,000 streams, especially if you are a newer act. Now think if you were an artist and you could achieve over 1 million streams on a song, that would be amazing, right! Now what if I told you that there is an artist that has received over 1 million streams on each of his first 3 debut singles, you would think that couldn't be true, well it is! Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host ...
Feb 05, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you worked, traveled, and lived with your significant other 24/7? Would y'all still be together or would there just no longer be a relationship? Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host on this show I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists I like and get drunk with them! On this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with 18th & Addison, a pop-rock/punk duo fro...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 29
On this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Goons. Goons aka Sean Mullins is a music producer, who considers his style EDM goes Punk. He takes influence from 2000s pop-punk music and tries to incorporate it into EDM style tracks, with real guitars and massive drums, making his production sound big, loud, and punk as hell. In this episode, we chat about his life as an athlete in college while still making music and learning different instruments. His love of rock music and why ...
Jan 22, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with the Underclassmen. The Underclassmen, despite their name, are not a duo you want to mess with! Dan and Justin have created an ode to massive 80's pop anthems, which showcase their catchy songwriting and powerful production. With only 3 songs released back in 2019, they are set up for a huge 2021! In this episode, we talk about their journey from playing open mics in Syracuse to moving to LA, how a waffle spot near Syracuse University...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 27
On this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Yasmin Jane. Yasmin is a singer/songwriter and vocalist whose beautiful voice has been heard on some massive tracks over the past couple of years! She has sung over tracks by Simon Field, Simon Hardy, Co-De, and many more. Her lovely and heartfelt lyrics make her choruses stick in your head. In this episode, we chat about how she ended up signing over her first-ever house music song, where she gets her songwriting inspiration from, h...
Jan 08, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Frank Zummo. Frank is one of the co-founders of the Street Drum Corps, the current drummer of Sum 41, and is now starting his own journey as an electronic music producer! Frank has done it all and played with the very best, during his illustrious career. From starting the street drum corps 16 years ago to playing at EDC with Krewella and Skrillex to going on World Tours with Sum 41 and Motley Crue and the list goes on! During the epi...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This week's episode is a little bit different. I interview a former artist now turned manager, Scott Waldman. Scott Waldman owner & founder of Waldman Management was formerly apart of The City Drive and his solo project of Lido Beach. He currently manages 17 different artists, producers, and songwriters, while operating his very own radio show, Waldman's Words, on idobi radio. In this episode, Scott and I sit down and take shots as we chat about going from an artist to a manager, the best ad...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This week, The Merseyside Legend that is Tom Brownlow sits down with me to take shots and chat shit. A Leeds based DJ/producer, whose classical production style utilizes sweet harmonies, live musicians, and luscious chords. Someone who has been producing for years, but only now just starting to release his music to the masses. In this episode, Tom and I chat about why he waited so long to actually start releasing his music, the number of positive responses he has received on his first couple of ...
Dec 04, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This week I sit down and take shots with Demi the Daredevil aka Jeff Azar. An Austin, Tx based musician whose Alt-rock, Punk rock, and Electro sounds make his music stand out from the pack. Their music falls into the vein of My Chemical Romance and Panic at the Disco. In this episode, Jeff and I chat about the imagery and brand of Demi the Daredevil, the similarities they have to his personality, and its differences. We chat about the way he tries to inspire fans with his lyrics and the give/tak...
Nov 27, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This week I sit down and take shots with Monte Chaqil. A rapper and business owner based in Raleigh, NC. His inspiration for his rapping style comes from many different people, but his flow and delivery have a Young Thug/Playboi Carti vibe to it. In this episode, we chat about how he vibes and delivers his music when in the booth, we chat about his brand Nine Nineteen, where the inspiration for his brand comes from, and how he tries to tie it all back in with his community. We get into a debate ...
Nov 20, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week I sit down and take shots with DJ Amy Lauren. A UK based DJ/Producer that works on the radio playing some of the best Tech House, Bass, and UKG around! In this episode, we chat about tons of stuff going from how she wanted to become a DJ, to her love of horses and dog agility, to us going on a long tangent about new music and artists we love. Amy also trashes all traditional English dishes, in our segment of Fit or Sh!t! We had tons of laughs and a great time chatting together. I learn...
Nov 13, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 20
We have got an amazing episode this week as I sit down and chat with Amelia. Amelia is a pop singer/songwriter originally from the deep south of Georgia in Valdosta. She currently lives in Atlanta. Amelia is an up and coming artist that creates lovely pop vocals over catchy bouncy production. Her voice is a tool she utilizes to connect the listener to her music. Amelia and I sat down and took shots as we talked about her start as an artist, her different approach to starting off her music career...
Nov 06, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 19
On this week's episode, I am alone and getting very aggressively drunk with my microphone. I think I said more bad words in this 12-minute episode than I have ever said in a normal week, but it was for the purpose of showcasing my passion for the show. I give you all 3 reviews of 2 beers and a mixed drink in a can, while also concisely delivering you all the key to bringing a divided world together on one issue! Please, rate and review the pod on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify! You all ...
Oct 23, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Massive episode coming out this week, with The Ghost Club and myself. The Ghost Club is an alt-rock/punk rock singer from Pittsburgh, PA. He is someone still finding his way in the industry, even with some massive successes already accomplished in his very young career. His first ever song, 'The Bird Has Flown', hit over 1 million streams on Spotify and he has worked with some of the biggest producers in the game, like Matt Squire and Eric Palmquist! The Ghost Club, aka Domenic, and I talk about...
Oct 16, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 17
On this weeks episode, I am sitting down and chatting with Max Taylor. Max Taylor is rapper that's trying to get out his feelings. If he started a label it wouldn't be like Kanye West's Getting Out Our Dreams it would be more like Getting Out Our Feelings. A real awesome MC from Raleigh that's trying to connect with people and let them know its ok to talk about your personal issues and deal with trauma in the light. Max and I talk about his mother's passing and how much it has effected him perso...
Oct 09, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 16
On this week's episode, I sit down and take shots with Wynnm. Wynnm is a folk-pop artist from the US who now resides in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Wynnm and I chat about powerful women who shaped her early journey into music, why its ok to talk proudly about sexuality as a female artist, why she has slowly been moving further and further east across the world, how Amsterdam has hands down the best Ramen spot in the world, and that some of the most beautiful things in the world are items we ca...
Oct 02, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 15
On this week's episode, I am back again ranting and raving about something that annoys me in the music industry! I am sitting alone in the corner of my room talking to my mic about Spotify paid playlisting and growing your community on/off Spotify. This episode is a rant on those predatory services that take advantage of artists who are just starting off in the industry and don't know how to properly grow their music or communities. Those services that promise a bunch of streams for very little ...
Sep 18, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On this weeks episode of the Take A Shot With Me Podcast, I sit down with Smash Bryant. Smash is a rapper born in VA, grew up in NC, and now resides in LA. We sit down and chat about his music, why he was drawn to rap when others weren't, the first rapper he ever listened to, his first time meeting Curren$y, why he writes his lyrics in the car, how it felt to move from the country to LA, and the guilt is can bring. We bring back the 'Is It Toxic' section of the podcast and really dive deep into ...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Steven Blake the lead signer of Animal Sun. Animal Sun is made up of 4 band members, two of which are brothers from Charlottesville, VA, who moved the band out to LA, where they all reside today. Steven and I sit down and take shots as we chat about the history of their music, who inspires Steven, what it feels like to be verified on Instagram, getting nominated for a Grammy, and signing on national TV. Steven tells me each of his ba...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On this week's episode of, Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Peter $un aka Scummy Sunny. Sunny is a neo-soul rapper hailing from Richmond, VA. Sunny now lives in LA where his hippie sunshine style of music has flourished over the past couple of years. Sunny and I sit down and take shots as we chat about his music, what it feels like to be signed to MOAG, how life was growing up in Richmond, why the East Coast is way better than the West Coast, and why Blueface and Lil Pump are terrible but ne...
Aug 28, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 11
