Ben Jorgensen is the founder & frontman of Armor For Sleep. On this episode, we discuss: the U.S. tour we did together in 2024 (Bayside, Finch, Armor For Sleep, Winona Fighter), Ben's roots & upbringing in the New Jersey music scene, being scouted by record labels when he was in high school, touring logistics, meeting fans at the merch table, mental health, ping pong, and much more. This episode also features cameos from: Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional - Episode #64) Travis Shett...
Jul 25, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 166
The Two Week Notice Podcast is back! This special episode includes a tour update from host Dana B. & an interview guest spot that Dana recently did on the Talk About The Passion Podcast. Talk About The Passion Podcast Live Free Or D.I.Y. Podcast Furnace Fest - Tickets & Info The Fest 23 - Gainesville, FL - Tickets & Info Piebald Two Week Notice Podcast Dana Bollen (host) - Instagram...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 37 min
Check out the Live Free Or D.I.Y. Podcast - a six episode mini-series that focuses on the D.I.Y. music scenes and communities, co-hosted by myself (Dana Bollen) and Andrew Mall (music professor & author - Northeastern University) Pug Fest 3 tickets & information Furnace Fest 2025 tickets & information
Jun 24, 2025•56 min
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May 05, 2025•3 min
This episode is a throwback interview that was originally recorded & published in May 2023. Buz McGrath returns to the show for the fourth time! This is always a fun, hilarious time chatting with my dude Buz. This time around, we talk about touring the world, more golf cart stealing, touring with The Black Dahlia Murder back in the day, the current Unearth lineup, and much more. We also do a deep dive on Unearth's brand new record, The Wretched; The Ruinous Buz's links & socials: Buz In...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Dustin & I had a wonderful chat. We discuss: Dustin's musical upbringing, early Thrice days & tours, travel, jobs he's held outsite of being in a band, painting, books he's been reading, writing lyrics, his grandparents, Switzerland, The Hoover Dam, his latest solo record - Desert Dreaming - and so much more. Dustin's links & socials: Dustin Kensrue Instagram: @dustinkensrue www.dustinkensrue.com Thrice Instagram: @thrice https://www.thrice.net Thrice & Manchester Orchest...
Nov 18, 2024•59 min•Ep. 165
Tom Wisniewski has been playing lead guitar & singing backup vocals in MxPx since 1995. On this podcast episode, we discuss: Tom's musicianship upbringing & playing drums, meeting Mike & Yuri and joining MxPx in high school, touring out of state while in high school, touring abroad with The Starting Line, I Am The Avalanche, and The Matches, sharing a stage with Green Day everyday during Warped Tour 2000, opening for Joe Strummer, When We Were Young Festival, Furnace Fest, working in...
Aug 22, 2024•56 min•Ep. 163
Tades Sanville of Hot Mulligan joins the podcast. We discuss many topics, including: his lyrical writing process, religious beliefs, breaking bones, Sad Summer tour, traveling, his future goals, managing anxiety, living in Chicago, Hot Mulligan's backstory, and he even gives us a history lesson on the Australia vs. Emu war. https://hotmulligan.band/ Hot Mulligan Instagram: @hotmulliga n Tades Instagram: @stilltadeshi Furnace Fest 2024: The End of an Era October 4-6, 2024 https://www.f...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 161
Neil Rubenstein is a standup comedian, actor, musician, and a legend in the Long Island hardcore scene. Neil also was a tour manager for bands such as, Taking Back Sunday and Motion City Soundtrack. This podcast episode covers all of this, and so much more. Go see Neil perform standup live in a city near you, and watch his debut comedy special, "Have Some Dignity" https://neilrubenstein.com/ Neil's Instagram: @neilrubenstein Furnace Fest 2024: The End of an Era October 4-6, 2024 https://w...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 160
Jack O'Shea returns to the podcast! Jack and I are currently on a full U.S. tour together, right now! The tour package is: Bayside, Finch, Armor For Sleep, and Winona Fighter. For tickets and more information on the tour, as well as the brand new full-length album that Bayside just released, entitled: "There Are Worse Things Than Being Alive" follow the links below. https://www.baysidebayside.com/ Band Instagram: @bayside Jack's Instagram: @jackbayside Bayside / Finch / Armor For Sleep / Winona ...
Apr 15, 2024•47 min•Ep. 159
Marisa is the frontwoman of the band Mannequin Pussy. During this episode, we discuss: touring, festivals, jobs that Marisa held before becoming a full-time musician, her passion for making films & making soup, and Mannequin Pussy's brand new full length record, "I Got Heaven" Catch Mannequin Pussy & Soul Glo on a full U.S. tour this Spring! For tickets & more information: https://mannequinpussy.com/ Band Instagram: @mannequinpussy Brian Sella solo tour: https://www.thefrontbott...
Mar 04, 2024•47 min•Ep. 158
Eric Butler returns to the podcast! Eric is the frontman of the band Mom Jeans., and I always love picking his brain. We discuss: the Sad Summer tour, old jobs he's had, music industry stuff, the upcoming Mom Jeans full U.S. headling tour, and much more! For tickets & more information: https://momjeanswebstore.com/ Band Instagram: @momjeans_ca Eric's Instagram: @scratcher.jawn This week's episode is sponsored by: Jon McKesten Real Estate (203)824-4464 JonMcKesten@gmail.com Instagram: @jo...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 157
Matt Pryor returns to the podcast! We discuss his new book, "Red Letter Days" (release date 1/23/2024) and much more! For all things Matt Pryor - including his brand new book, "Red Letter Days", his song shop, merch, and more: https://mattpryor.merchtable.com/ Follow Matt Pryor & The Get Up Kids on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattpryorsongs https://www.instagram.com/thegetupkids/ HOT ROD CIRCUIT TOUR DATES (stop by the merch and say hi to Dana for some free podcast swag): w/ very sp...
Jan 22, 2024•46 min•Ep. 156
This conversation with Mike Poorman was recorded during summer of 2023. HOT ROD CIRCUIT TOUR DATES: w/ very special guests: PUNCHLINE 1/25 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom 1/26 Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair 1/27 New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge 1/28 Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry For tickets & more info: biglink.to/hotrodcircuit biglink.to/hotrodcircuit Furnace Fest 2024: The End of an Era October 4th, 5th, & 6th, 2024 Purchase your Tier 1 passes NOW before prices increase! https://www.furnac...
Jan 11, 2024•59 min•Ep. 155
Travis Shettel is not human. He is an angel walking the earth. I love this man. This was a wonderful conversation with a wonderful friend. Come out and see Piebald, we have shows coming up! TOUR DATES: PIEBALD w/ very special guests: WEAKENED FRIENDS & local support in each city 12/14 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East - Downstairs 12/15 Portland, ME @ Portland House of Music 12/17 Rochester, NY @ Essex 12/18 Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows 12/19 Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar 12/20 Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goble...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 154
Ace Enders (The Early November / I Can Make A Mess Like Nobody's Business) and I sit down and talk shop. This was an absolute honor & a pleasure. Catch The Early November on tour performing their 2003 debut full-length LP, "The Room's Too Cold" in its entirety along with Armor For Sleep and The Spill Canvas. For tickets & more info: https://theearlynovemberband.com/ Listen to their new track, "About Me" when it premiers on 10/26 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theearlyn...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 153
Furnace Fest 2023 is here! Chad Johnson & Johnny Grimes return to the podcast for all things FF23, a Jeopardy rematch (play along at home!), and much more. Furnace Fest tickets & more information: https://www.furnacefest.us/ Podcast Info: https://www.instagram.com/danafuggenb/ https://www.instagram.com/twoweeknoticepodcast/ Two Week Notice Podcast "jingle" written by Travis Shettel & performed by Piebald www.instagram.com/piebald...
Sep 18, 2023•59 min•Ep. 152
Walter Schreifels is a legend. He is, and has been involved in so many important projects as a musician and a producer, including: Youth Of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand, Rival Schools, and many more. On this episode, we discuss: his recent trip to Mumbai, India to become a certified yoga instructor, traveling / touring, music, living in New York City, and much more. Catch Quicksand on tour this fall, performing SLIP in its entirety. Tickets & more info: https://quicksandnyc.com/ Links ...
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 150
This is Vinnie Caruana's second time appearing on the podcast (part one was recorded in 2021). Vinnie currently has three active musical projects: The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche, and he sings / plays acoustic guitar as a solo act. On this episode, we discuss: the current state of the hardcore / punk / emo scene, nightmare international border crossings, touring, the children's book that he wrote, micro-dosing psilocybin mushrooms, and more. This podcast episode features cameos from: Chris Car...
Jul 06, 2023•59 min•Ep. 149
Simon O'Connor plays lead guitar in Modest Mouse, he plays bass guitar in MGMT, and is the frontman in Spiral Heads. In this podcast episode Simon talks about: going to college with the MGMT guys (Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden), eventually joining MGMT, joining Modest Mouse, he opens up about the impact of Jeremiah Green's tragic illness and death, and much more. Links & socials: Simon's Instagram: @simondoomband Modest Mouse Instagram: @modestmouse https://linktr.ee/modest...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 148
Nick Hamm is a founding member and lead guitar player in the band Citizen. On this podcast episode, Nick talks about: coming up in Toledo, Ohio and being in bands / playing shows since he was 11 years old; Forming Citizen & getting signed to Run For Cover Records while they were still in high school; touring with bands such as Turnstile, The Story So Far, and Joyce Manor over the years; being in Citizen with his brother - Eric Hamm (bass); the upcoming sold out tour celebrating the 10 year a...
Jun 06, 2023•52 min•Ep. 147
Aaron Bedard is the frontman / vocalist of the Boston-based legendary hardcore band, Bane. On this podcast episode, Aaron and I discuss: selling merch, making a living by playing poker, touring with Saves The Day, playing shows in the 90's with other Massachusetts bands (Ten Yard Fight, Converge, Cave In, Piebald), Bane's formation and band history, he talks about Brendan "Stu" Maguire (bass player in Bane 2006-2012) and how his death in 2021 has left a lasting impact on Aaron's life - specifica...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 146
Buz McGrath returns to the show for the fourth time! This is always a fun, hilarious time chatting with my dude Buz. This time around, we talk about touring the world, more golf cart stealing, touring with The Black Dahlia Murder back in the day, the current Unearth lineup, and much more. We also break down Unearth's brand new record, The Wretched; The Ruinous and most of its tracks. Catch Unearth on tour in 2023 | Tickets & more info: https://www.unearthofficial.com/ Links & socials...
May 18, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 145
Jim Ward is the lead singer, guitar player, and frontman of the band, Sparta. Jim also is a founder of legendary post-hardcore band, At The Drive-In. On this podcast episode, we talk about Jim's musical upbringing and the scene in his hometown of El Paso, Texas. We also talk about starting ATDI when he was just 17 years old, and he goes into detail on getting fired by the band in 2016. Other topics: Sparta, selling merch, growing up straight edge in the El Paso scene, eventually "breaking edge",...
May 09, 2023•54 min•Ep. 143
Joey is the frontman & singer of the Long Island based band, Koyo. On this podcast episode, Joey and I discuss: the tour we were just on together, his musical upbringing in the Long Island scene & his musical training, the formation of Koyo, being a roadie for Vein.fm, getting props from musical heroes, new Koyo music, touring with bands such as Comeback Kid, Silverstein, Senses Fail, Bayside, I Am The Avalanche, The Movielife, and much more. Catch Koyo on tour in the United States suppo...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 142
Greg plays bass in the band Can't Swim. They just dropped a brand new record, "Thanks But No Thanks" in March of 2023 (links and more info below). This podcast interview took place during July 2022. Greg and I discuss: the tour we did together in April 2022 (The Story So Far, Joyce Manor, Mom Jeans, Microwave), filling in as a guitar player for Microwave at the last minute and playing in front of sold out crowds nightly, the formation of Can't Swim, signing to Pure Noise Records, sound checks, f...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 141
The Sleeping is back! And Douglas is the singer / frontman. On this podcast episode, we talk about their new record, "I Feel Like I'm Becoming A Ghost" which premiers on July 28, 2023, Douglas' musical upbringing eventually leading to his tryout for The Sleeping, mental health, becoming an introvert as we get older, being on Victory Records, and much more. Support The Sleeping's Kickstarter for their new record, "I Feel Like I'm Becoming A Ghost" which premiers 7/28/23 https://www.kickstarter.co...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 140
Neil Berthier plays guitar, keyboard, and sings backup vocals in Joyce Manor. He is also the frontman of PHONY, and was the frontman of Donavan Wolfington. This conversation took place during July of 2022. We discuss: growing up in New England, New Orleans, and now living in Los Angeles, the tour we were on together (The Story So Far / Joyce Manor / Mom Jeans / Microwave), Boston hardcore bands, Neil's musical upbringing, and much more. Catch Joyce Manor on tour with WEEZER this summer! https://...
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 139
Dallas Taylor is a founding member and original vocalist of Underoath (1997-2003). He is also the frontman of Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster. On this episode, we discuss the music scene, coming up in central Florida and booking DIY shows, the start of Underoath, and why he eventually left the band in 2003, touring, eventually leading the start of his current band, Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster. From there, we discuss Maylene's new music, religion and beliefs, and throughout then whole episo...
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 138
Mike Ireland plays guitar and sings backup vocals in I Am The Avalanche . We are both on the same tour, right now. Mike was nice enough to sit down with me for an hour, right in between sound check and his set! This was recorded at The Rave, which is a very legendary venue, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I Am The Avalanche has a new single, "Honey Bee" premiering March 6! Mike's links & socials: Mike's Instagram: @mikeireland138 https://linktr.ee/iamtheavalanche I Am The Avalanche Instagram: @iamt...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 137
