One Monday morning, booking agent Matt Pike and I mixed it up and spoke about his first tour booking experience, how difficult of a balancing act growing up in punk & hardcore is and growing up on the east coast. 

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100 Words Or Less: The Podcast

One Monday morning, booking agent Matt Pike and I mixed it up and spoke about his first tour booking experience, how difficult of a balancing act growing up in punk &amp; hardcore is and growing up on the east coast.

Matt Pike, booking agent

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We have a bonafide LIFER on the podcast today in the form of Steven McDonald who is currently playing with The Melvins and is also a founding member of punk legends Redd Kross. On top of that he also has done a lot of production work with bands including Fun/The Format which I punish him about in this chat. We also discuss growing up in Hawthorne, CA (home of The Beach Boys!) and his time growing up in the 80's punk scene. Pull up a chair and let's hang out! 

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We have a bonafide LIFER on the podcast today in the form of Steven McDonald who is currently playing with <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6aVjo0xHSiuW5hkasoYSR3?si=Nqn4B26XRYOjXe_-Ny8BXQ">The Melvins</a> and is also a founding member of punk legends <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1USc9u5yL4tUaQKhGWNuvj?si=oelpMujrRiufbvirMiNxBg">Redd Kross</a>. On top of that he also has done a lot of production work with bands including Fun/The Format which I punish him about in this chat. We also discuss growing up in Hawthorne, CA (home of The Beach Boys!) and his time growing up in the 80's punk scene. Pull up a chair and let's hang out! 
<a href="https://link.chtbl.com/outbreakfest">Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) </a>
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<a href="https://evilgreed.net/">Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.</a>

Steven McDonald from The Melvins/Redd Kross

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I love when I can bring two worlds that seemingly don't connect with one another and for this episode, it's comedy and hardcore. The man to do that with us is Neil Rubenstein who is a stand-up comedian and also the vocalist for the late 90's Jewish hardcore band, Sons of Abraham. We discuss the connection between DIY hardcore and comedy, bringing his friends from the music world into comedy as well as Long Island hardcore. It's a great discussion and you must check out his new stand up special released by our friends at Equal Vision Records. 

Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) 

Weekly Recommendation Playlist

Theme Song by Tapestry Gold

Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube

Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.

Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.

I love when I can bring two worlds that seemingly don't connect with one another and for this episode, it's comedy and hardcore. The man to do that with us is Neil Rubenstein who is a stand-up comedian and also the vocalist for the late 90's Jewish hardcore band, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzpUyTpd26k">Sons of Abraham</a>. We discuss the connection between DIY hardcore and comedy, bringing his friends from the music world into comedy as well as Long Island hardcore. It's a great discussion and you must check out his new <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/52rHUzzB9TLDGDxcrkI3Rj?si=OdogItdQTsmvxNhLRQtCqg">stand up special</a> released by our friends at Equal Vision Records. 
<a href="https://link.chtbl.com/outbreakfest">Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) </a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/11xMpD6cIu08GmE3PWpypA?si=83094abaefe04105">Weekly Recommendation Playlist</a>
<a href="https://instagram.com/tapestrygoldmusic?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=">Theme Song by Tapestry Gold</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_akI_b6HY7yrc2Zc1ciBvw">Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube</a>
<a href="https://rockabilia.com/">Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.</a> 
<a href="https://evilgreed.net/">Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.</a>

Neil Rubenstein, Comedian and Sons of Abraham

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"Its a decade of putting an X on my name"  

Tyler Short from Inclination is on the show this week and boy, what a fun discussion. I am obsessed with his band and love that I get to punish him to be on the podcast and then in turn, be my friend. He also runs a great record label based out of his home in Louisville, KY called Life Death Brigade as well as a NEW BAND called Walk Proud. We discuss being a luddite, being in the working class and his love for country music (that has manifested in a podcast he started with a friend all about it). Dig in and X up for those inclined. 

Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) 

Weekly Recommendation Playlist

Theme Song by Tapestry Gold

Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube

Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.

Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.

"Its a decade of putting an X on my name"  
Tyler Short from <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4b3YHpER4myVsne2QK3kXe?si=1VGc1X7XTEWqjnFSXFp64g">Inclination</a> is on the show this week and boy, what a fun discussion. I am obsessed with his band and love that I get to punish him to be on the podcast and then in turn, be my friend. He also runs a great record label based out of his home in Louisville, KY called <a href="https://ldb502.com/">Life Death Brigade</a> as well as a NEW BAND called <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3AvfKvkWyd6fhRCFCQEQ6W?si=doL_uq27R2Sb32WDM6nI7Ahttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2rEjeMwbBvJjohEiBcbBFN?si=FbCXY2TKR1-iImQTBu-TLg">Walk Proud</a>. We discuss being a luddite, being in the working class and his love for country music (that has manifested in a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6XrwRdVXUe4xZmvsBQBiLr?si=fda5a95782a84f7f">podcast he started with a friend</a> all about it). Dig in and X up for those inclined. 
<a href="https://link.chtbl.com/outbreakfest">Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) </a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/11xMpD6cIu08GmE3PWpypA?si=83094abaefe04105">Weekly Recommendation Playlist</a>
<a href="https://instagram.com/tapestrygoldmusic?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=">Theme Song by Tapestry Gold</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_akI_b6HY7yrc2Zc1ciBvw">Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube</a>
<a href="https://rockabilia.com/">Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order.</a> 
<a href="https://evilgreed.net/">Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.</a>

Tyler Short from Inclination and Life Death Brigade

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