Listing all of the bands and projects that Derek Jolley has participated in since he was 15 years old would fill up the 4000 characters used to describe this episode. Over the years, Jolley has played with a myriad of band in a variety of styles, inspired by his idol, Dallas Green (Alexisonfire, City & Colour). He's played shows, organized festivals, and recorded and produced for dozens of Wyoming Valley area bands while running the Time Table Records Collective.

Since his college graduation he's continued to play shows and run a record label, although this time with his project the Manlyhunks, and his brand new independent label, Silverwood Records. What led to the change of scenery, and what was the path like for a kid growing up in Wilkes Barre, PA? Derek reveals many a tale as we cut deep into his youth and upbringing on this week's episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast! 

Featuring music from the Manlyhunks.

He didn't go to a college typically associated with broadcasting. He didn't begin providing play-by-play commentary until his junior year of college. Yet, in just over 10 years, Mike Ventola has worked tirelessly to make his childhood aspirations of being a top tier play-by play commentator a reality.

From beginning as a Public Address announcer as a freshman at Immaculata University in suburban Philadelphia, to his current role as the Media Relations Manager and radio voice of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Philadelphia Phillies AAA Affiliate), Ventola has demonstrated that so much can change in just a short amount of time, as long as you put in the work and dedication required to go far.

But how did a kid from Northern New Jersey get inspired to go down this route? What monumental games and unforgettable moments served as a prelude to his career goals? Find out more on this week's episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast, featuring music from Sink In!

Sports have always been in Josh Liddick's blood. From the time he was a child observing his first NASCAR race with his favorite driver Jeff Gordon, the bug bit him, eventually leaning towards the Philadelphia sports scene to turn his passion to. College presented an opportunity for Josh to not only learn the ins and outs of television production, but to hop behind the mic and hone his skills as a play-by-play commentator.

So how did he manage to move from behind the mic at the undergraduate level to the other side of college athletics as a sports information director? What sporting events inspired him along the way? What music served as his escape during the tough times? Find out here on a brand new episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast, featuring music from Crooked Ways!

Ryan Vanderhei left the comfort of home and took a big risk. Soon after graduating from Kutztown University with a degree in Electronic Media, Ryan made the decision to move to Los Angeles, in order to pursue his dream in the filmmaking and screenwriting world. What was he like as a student at Kutztown University? What inspired him to make the move? What film directors made an impact on his career pursuits? What was the album that left an indelible mark on his life? Find out all of this on this week's installment of the Bang Your Head Podcast!

Florida. New Jersey. Pennsylvania. Australia. Those are just 4 of the places Bobby Sunday has been across his life. Along the way, he's graduated from college and dipped his toe in the music world as 1/2 of the EDM duo Little L3gends. What led to the travel as a young man? Why move to another country for a whole year? What's the album that pushed him through personal struggles and creative roadblocks? Find all of this out in the debut episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast, hosted by Jake Zimmers