Shuli Egar is a stand-up comedian. He also worked on The Howard Stern Show for 15 years. On this episode, we discuss: how he got onto The Howard Stern Show, the time he auditioned for Last Comic Standing, coming up in the Las Vegas comedy scene, moving from New York City to Alabama during the height of the Covid pandemic, professional wrestling, opening for (and getting pranked by) Andrew Dice Clay, and more. Catch Shuli LIVE in Rochester, NY! Friday, 2/3/23 & Saturday, 2/4/23 - www.watplive...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 135
John LaCroix is a Boston hardcore legend. On this episode, we discuss: the formation and legacy of Ten Yard Fight, booking DIY shows in Boston in the mid-90s, coming up in the Merrimack Valley in Massachusetts with bands like Converge, Cave In, & Piebald, starting National Edge Day at their farewell show on 10/17/1999, the legend of kids in the hardcore scene selling "Yankees Suck" T-shirts, touring in Europe, traveling to Japan and Bangkok for martial arts tournaments, forming a band with t...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 133
Max Bemis is the frontman and primary composer of the band, Say Anything. He also fronts the band Two Tongues alongside Chris Conley (Saves The Day), plays alongside his wife Sherri Dupree-Bemis in Perma, and fronts his newest musical project: Maxim Mental. On this podcast episode, Max & I discuss: growing up in Los Angeles and its challenges, early days of Say Anything, touring (with Dashboard Confessional, Piebald, mewithoutYou, The Get Up Kids, Hot Rod Circuit, The Bled, and more), we dis...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 132
Jamie Gordon played keyboards and percussion in The Constellations, and went on tour with acts such as: Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Minus The Bear, and Jimmy Chamberlin (Skysaw / The Smashing Pumpkins). He played cowbell in Maylene & The Sons of Disaster. He is an active member of the elite Indie Drummer Collective. He runs has an amazingly entertaining, pandemic-born Instagram page called "Kid Kit Covers" where he posts videos of him playing drum covers on his kid's drum set. Jamie is from Birmingh...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 131
Buz McGrath of Unearth returns to the podcast for the third time! Buz is always hilarious, sincere, and entertaining. This time around, we discuss: Unearth's recent tour in Europe, driving on tour, tour vehicles, skateboarding, the time Buz played guitar in Lamb Of God and toured with Metallica, Unearth's current lineup, Furnace Fest, new Unearth music, and more. Unearth tour dates (w/ Madball): 9/18 Indianapolis, IN 9/19 Grand Rapids, MI 9/20 Columbus, OH 9/21 Memphis, TN 9/22 Birmingham, AL (w...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 130
This special episode features two of the fearless leaders behind Furnace Fest: Chad Johnson and Johnny Grimes. Furnace Fest is a very special music festival that is being held at the Sloss Furnaces (U.S. National Landmark) in Birmingham, Alabama next month - September 23-25, 2022. Highlights from this episode include: Chad vs. Johnny in an intense round of Furnace Fest Jeopardy (play along while you listen!), followed by a conversation of all things Furnace Fest. Furnace Fest & The Two Week ...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 129
Jay Russell plays bass and sings in Hot Rod Circuit. On this podcast episode, we discuss: Jay growing up on a river in Connecticut, his attempts at college and how it lead to joining Hot Rod Circuit, his battle with alcoholism and addiction, touring with Piebald, hanging out with The Get Up Kids, repairing home appliances, the future of Hot Rod Circuit, Jay's other musical projects, and much more. Jay & Hot Rod Circuit's links / socials: Hot Rod Circuit Instagram - @hotrodcircuit Jay's Insta...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 128
Chris Freeman (co-founder of the band Hot Mulligan) checks in on a day off from the Sad Summer tour. We also discuss: his first tour in Europe, growing up in Manistique, Michigan, touring with New Found Glory and Less Than Jake, transitioning from drummer to guitarist, and much more. Chris & Hot Mulligan's links / socials: Hot Mulligan Instagram - @hotmulligan Hot Mulligan Link Tree: https://lnk.to/drinkmilk Chris's Instagram: @xlhc_ Chris's solo stuff: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/extr...
Aug 01, 2022•56 min•Ep. 127
Nathan Hardy is the sings, plays guitar, and is the frontman for the band Microwave. On this podcast episode, Nathan and I discuss: the full U.S. tour that we were both on (The Story So Far, Joyce Manor, Mom Jeans, Microwave), Warped Tour, touring in a van that runs off of vegetable oil, his musical influences, playing festivals, signing to Pure Noise records, Spotify numbers, growing up as a Morman, and more. Microwave links / socials: Microwave Instagram - @microwaveatl Microwave Link Tree: ht...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Alex Garcia-Rivera is a legendary drummer, and a staple in the scene. Most notably, he plays drums in American Nightmare, and still plays in Bloodhorse. He has also has played drums in: Piebald, Saves The Day, Shelter, Good Clean Fun, 454 Big Block, Cold Cave, Kingpin, Get High, and more. He has also been a studio drum tech for: Converge, Mutoid Man, Jejune, Madball, In My Eyes, Four Year Strong, The Hope Conspiracy, Clouds - to name a few. Alex also performs all instruments in his solo project,...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 123
We are joined by Piebald frontman - Travis Shettel, and legendary record producer / engineer - Paul Kolderie (Q Division - Radiohead, The Pixies, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Dinosaur Jr.). This special episode entails a track-by-track breakdown of Piebald's album, "We Are The Only Friends We Have". Travis also shares insight into his lyrical perspective, and direct musical influences on his writing at the time of this record. Catch Piebald this Saturday, 6/4 at Sticks & Stones Fest in Worce...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 122
Mike Schleibaum most notably plays guitar in the band Darkest Hour. He also plays in the band Be Well, is a music producer, and he even has a degree in social work. On this episode, Mike and I talk about his time working with Brian McTernan throughout his career, leading up to the formation on Be Well, his thoughts on being labeled a "super group", their upcoming tour with New Found Glory and Four Year Strong, and Be Well's brand new record, "Hello Sun" Mike's links & socials: Mike's Instagr...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 121
Brandon currently plays drums in the band INSPIRIT, he plays guitar in Lions Lions, and used to play in the Boston-based bands Vanna, and Therefore I Am. He also currently owns & operates an indoor skate park in Pawtucket, RI - Lighthouse Skatepark. On this podcast episode, we talk about his bands, his skatepark, getting signed by Epitaph Records, touring with bands like: Four Year Strong, Hopesfall, From First To Last, & Comeback Kid, and more. Brandon's links & socials: Lighthouse ...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 119
Co-headliner episode! This is two separate conversations, in one episode. This is in honor of Piebald's record, "We Are The Only Friends We Have" turning 20 years old. Stephen Brodsky talks about coming up in the scene in the Merrimack Valley / Boston, Massachusetts in the mid 90s with Piebald and Converge (Brian McTernan cameo!) Aaron Stuart talks about the songs on We Are The Only Friends We Have, the different vehicles that Piebald owned over the years, converting their tour busses to run off...
Apr 05, 2022•57 min•Ep. 118
Rama Mayo started a record label in high school, called Big Wheel Recreation, and worked with bands such as: Piebald, Say Anything, Jimmy Eat World, The Hives, At The Drive-In, Explosion, Jejune, The All-American Rejects, and many more. On this episode, we celebrate the 20 year anniversary for Piebald's album, "We Are The Only Friends We Have" and discuss Rama's crucial behind the scenes role which significantly contributed to the success of this record. We also talk about the early days of BWR,...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 117
Brian Ward is a guitar tech for the band New Found Glory. On this episode, we discuss: coming up in the Syracuse scene, his time as a guitar tech for Unearth, Coheed & Cambria, Bayside, and NFG, a day in the life as a guitar tech, being on arena tours with bands like Slayer and Linkin Park across the globe, and more. Also this episode features the world premier of Brian's music project, Brian And The Wards. The full length album, "The Record No One Has Been Waiting For", will be out in a few...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 116
Trevor Phipps is the lead vocalist and frontman for the Boston based metalcore band, Unearth. On this podcast episode, Trevor and I discuss: skiing, global warming / planet earth, Furnace Fest, Ozzfest, new Unearth tunes, he answers fan questions, shares fond memories of touring with Dimebag Darrell, and much more. Trevor's Links & Socials: www.unearthofficial.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/unearthofficial Unearth Instagram: @unearthofficial Trevor's Instagram: @trevorphipps Two Week Notic...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 116
Cyrus Bolooki plays drums in New Found Glory. In this episode, Cyrus and I discuss NFG's role in the scene and the band's success over the years, Furnace Fest, Emo's Not Dead Cruise, Sticks & Stones Fest, their upcoming headlining tour with Four Year Strong & Be Well, and more. For tickets and more information on Sticks & Stones Fest, and all New Found Glory's tour dates, follow the links below. Cyrus' Links & Socials: New Found Glory www.newfoundglory.com Link Tree: https://link...
Mar 30, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 114
Erin David Tate returns for another wonderful conversation! In this episode he talks about what lead to him leaving Minus The Bear, his battle with Alcoholism, Indie Drummer Collective, and more. Follow Erin on Instagram: @erindavidtate Follow Indie Drummer Collective on Instagram: @indiedrummercollective Follow me on Instagram: @danafuggenb @twoweeknoticepodcast Podcast sponsors: www.plugyourholes.com - enter the code "TWNPOD" at checkout for a 15% discount Follow Piebald on Instagram as we cel...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 113
Shane Told sings in Silverstein , and hosts the podcast, Lead Singer Syndrome . We talk about: Furnace Fest, When We Were Young Festival, Emo's Not Dead cruise, early days of Silverstein, his time on tour with Bayside when John Beatz tragically passed away after a horrific accident, and much more. Links & socials: Follow Shane on Instagram: @shanetold Follow Silverstein on Instagram: @silverstein Follow Lead Singer Syndrome on Instagram: @leadsingersyndrome Catch Silverstein on tour this Spr...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 112
Sydney Sprague is a singer & songwriter out of Phoenix, AZ. On this episode, we discuss: Sydney's early days playing shows, touring, the record she made during the pandemic - "Maybe I Will See You At The End Of The World", her upcoming tour with Jimmy Eat World & Dashboard Confessional, and more. Follow Sydney on Instagram: @sydneysprague Listen to "Maybe I Will See You At The End Of The World" - http://music.ruderecords.com/miwsyateotw Catch Sydney on the Surviving The Truth tour suppor...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 111
Casey plays lead guitar and sings in The Wonder Years. He and I dive right into the deep end on this one, and discuss a wide range of topics including: managing anxiety, general human psychology, human existence, believing in & betting on oneself, traveling abroad, and a lot more. We also talk about his band, his role as a music producer, and his podcast: The Record Process. Casey's Links & Socials: Casey's Instagram: @case_rock The Record Process Instagram: @therecordprocess True Level ...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 110
Jake plays drums in Four Year Strong. On this podcast episode, Jake & I had a really fun chat. Listen to Four Year Strong's latest album, "Brain Pain" and follow them on the socials. Four Year Strong - @fouryearstrong Jake - @jacksonmass www.fouryearstrong.com Podcast sponsors: www.plugyourholes.com - enter the code "TWNPOD" at checkout for a 15% discount Follow Piebald on Instagram as we celebrate the 20 year anniversary for the album, "We Are The Only Friends We Have" - join us for exclusi...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 109
Paul and Nick are two hilariously witty, and kind gentlemen from Australia. They invited me onto their podcast, "Violence and Sunshine: A Music Podcast" - we talked about Say Anything, played trivia, and much more. This is a great episode, we had lots of laughs. Listen to Violence and Sunshine: A Music Podcast, on most platforms. Instagram: @violenceandsunshine https://linktr.ee/violenceandsunshine Follow Dana B and the podcast on Instagram: @danafuggenb & @twoweeknoticepodcast Music credit:...
Feb 05, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Kurt Ballou is a legendary musician and prolific music producer in the Boston music scene. Most notably, he plays guitar in the band Converge and is the owner, producer, and recording engineer at God City Studio, in Salem, Massachusetts. Kurt also has his own line of guitars and pedals. On this episode, we discuss all this and more. Kurt's links & socials: Follow God City Studio on Instagram: @godcitymusic Booking: info@godcitystudio.com God City Instruments: www.godcityinstruments.com Follo...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 108
Furnace Fest '22 lineup announcement podcast party! I hopped on the Back In The Cool Day Podcast with hosts Eric & Blake, as well as three members of the Furnace Fest team: Chad Johnson, Johnny Grimes, and Adam Harris. On this episode, we celebrate & discuss the first wave of bands that were announced for Furnace Fest 2022, which takes place 9/23 - 9/25 in Birmingham, Alabama. For tickets & more information, visit: www.furnacefest.us Check out Eric & Blake on the Back In The Cool...
Feb 01, 2022•47 min
Mike Kennerty is a musician and record producer. He plays rhythm guitar and sings in The All-American Rejects. On this podcast episdode, we discuss: The success of The All-American Rejects, When We Were Young Festival, the change in the music industry from 2002 to 2022, being on TRL, playing the Vancouver Olympics, Touring - Warped Tour, Blink-182, stealing CKY’s beer and getting kicked off their first full US tour, and more. Mike also produces music for Screeching Weasel. Follow Mike on Instagr...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 107
Jon Cheese has been tour managing and selling merch for two decades. He has toured with: Piebald, Limbeck, My Chemical Romance, Apollo Sunshine, The Honorary Title, Meg & Dia, Hello Goodbye, Big D & The Kids Table, Streetlight Manifesto, T-Pain, The National, and Steel Train. If you bought a Warped Tour Compilation back in the day, Jon Cheese probably sold it to you. He worked every Warped Tour date from 2002-2011, and has been awarded three certified gold records for selling those CDs. ...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 106
Mike Doyle played bass & sang in the New Jersey pop-punk band, Lanemeyer (1997-2001). Mike also hosts a rad podcast called, This Was The Scene. On this episode, Mike and I discuss his upbringing and what lead to being in Lanemeyer, standup comedy, freelancing, his animation, podcasting, and more. He also teaches us how to brain dump. Listen to Mike’s Podcast, This Was The Scene, anywhere you listen to podcasts. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thiswasthescene Follow Mike’s daily drawings on...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 105
Mike Weiss plays guitar in mewithoutYou. In this very special episode, Mike and I discuss many different topics, including: The journey that lead Mike and his brother Aaron (mewithoutYou vocalist) to forming the band, the moment they were signed to Tooth & Nail Records, traveling in a bus fueled by vegetable oil, touring with bands like Say Anything and Piebald, and he answers fan questions. We also talk about religion, politics, human behavior, sports, and much more. Mike also explains what...
Dec 08, 2021•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 103
