Caught on the Mike...

How much faith do you have in your ability to pivot?

To make that pivot in your identity; to make that pivot in your creativity; to help redefine who you are as a person and as an artist.

My next guest was best known for fronting the Victory Records band "The Audition" in the early 2000's- if you had a MySpace, you knew EXACTLY who they were..

He knew he had something different to share with the world, and is successfully redefining the path that he was once known for. 

These days, Danny Stevens lives in Nashville and is making some fantastic new Country music and is ready for the world to see this side of his talents.

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My next guest does not require much of an introduction.
You know who he is, you know what show he's been a part of. You've seen the media stories...

What you may not know, is that he is 110% as good as delivered. As genuine of a human being as he appears on tv, in interviews, podcasts, and all the like.. Somebody, that after a little over an hour and a half of time together, I feel confident in calling a friend.

For me, the best part of podcasting is connecting with people on an absolute genuine level and getting their viewpoints of humanity- and I feel we did this here and then some.

Brian is one of the three hosts of his own podcast, Oldish (also featuring Sharna Burgess and Randy Spelling,) a show where they tackle age old questions with new age answers.

We talk about that, the importance of sincerity and values in our own personal relationships, and what our hopes are for the world to come...

I also ramble on a lot about my own parallels to the character of David Silver.. Somebody remember to reel me in next time.. :-)

Enjoy!!!

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If you were to casually scroll through my next guest's social media posts, one topic comes up more frequently than others: Grattitude.
An MMA Middleweight currently based out of Denver Colorado, training out of High Altitude Martial Arts, and a member of the "newly minted" Forge Fight Club Denver- with over 71% of his professional wins coming by submission: Caleb Crump is joining me on the podcast today. We talk about his journey and what's next for him including a title fight on October 5, 2024 for Battle MMA Championship.

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Letter Kills is a rock/post-hardcore band from Temecula, California- formed in August 2002. Signed to Island Records after a short time togehter- their electrifying album "The Bridge" was produced by Jim Wirt (Incubus, Hoobastank) and was released in July of 2004.

After announcing a comeback in March of 2023, the band appeared on my show in June of 2023 talking about a series of reunion show and hinted at new music.

Since then, they have released new singles: "Right Where We Belong" and "Closer" (produced by Joey Bradford) elevating them to an unfinished and very welcome second chapter in their history.

Bassist Kyle Duckworth joins Caught on the Mike to discuss the return, and the strategies that help keep the balance of it all.

Scott Barber is a documentarian/film maker with such credits under his belt as "The Orange Years," a story about the history of Nickelodeon and "This Is GWAR," a compelling look at the band GWAR- from the inside out.
 
His next project is a documentary series all about retro-gaming called "Game Changers." This series will be co-hosted by none other than Phil Moore of "Nick Arcade." Currently, Scott and team are crowdfunding the project through a Kickstarter campaign and that can be found here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gamechangersseries/game-changers-the-stories-behind-your-favorite-video-games/

Jose Hernandez is an up and coming MMA Bantamweight, already holding multiple titles in his division across a few promotions. Jose also currently heads the adult MMA fundamentals program at Kearney Combat Sports in Kearney, NE- helping to develop aspiring fighters to reach their goals. He salso heads the youth wrestling program and takes great pride in developing the young athletes.

 His next fight is August 9, 2024 at Liberty First Credit Union Arena for Dynasty Combat Sports- and the tale leading up to the fight is just as exciting as the fight itself.

Dave Rose is the CEO and co-founder of Deep South Entertainment, a full service artist-management firm based in Raleigh, NC and Nashville, TN. Over the years he and his company have managed some of the most notable artists in the business including Bruce Hornsby, Stryper, Little Feat, Lainey Wilson, Marcy Playground, LIT, Sixpence None the RIcher, Parmalee, Jason Michael Carroll, and many more.

Rose is a three-time Amazon-Best-Selling author with his most recent book Success in Today’s Music Business slated for release in June 2024.

Rose is a proud husband and father of two boys, and received a B.A. in Economics from North Carolina State University. He is a former touring and recording musician and has been helping artists achieve their goals for over 25 years.

David Fairbanks is a founding member and front man of the band Pomeroy, a hip-hop and rock band that toured extensively throughout the country between 1999-2009. Known for the hit single, "Roboflow," Pomeroy captivated audiences with their upbeat songs and high energy shows. Pomeroy wasn't just a band, but a "movement" throughout the Midwest.

After that time with Pomeroy came to a close, and a whirlwind of life and career changes- David helped found the electrifying Kansas City group- Lost Wax as well as find time to work on his solo project: Lopan Banks.

With a debut release on the horizon, Lopan Banks takes what David did with Pomeroy and electrifies it- elevating his art to new heights.

For the past 10 years, Zak Wenzel has traveled to some of the most haunted locations in the US to investigate and try to debunk claims of spirits and manifestations. He attempts to apply science and knowledge from previous investigations to get results, whether this be proving or disproving paranormal occurrences.

Formed in 1995, Save Ferris remains one of the seminal and most beloved bands from the third wave of ska. The group’s Orange County home was fertile ground for a thriving music scene, with punk, rock, and ska emerging from the region. Save Ferris blended the best elements of these sounds to help bring the region’s sound to the world. The group’s humble beginnings saw them play house parties and local venues, powered by Monique Powell’s high-octane vocals. Save Ferris’ live show instantly became a hit. Known for their cover of "Come On Eileen," their hit single "The World Is New," and a feature in the motion picture "10 Things I Hate About You"- Save Ferris was atop of the world.

After a hiatus that ran from 2003 to 2013, and some "legal hoopla": Powell and her bandmates went into the studio to record a new EP in 2016. The end result was an upbeat collection called: "Checkered Past."
Following the release, Save Ferris played the entire 2017 Warped Tour on the main stage, headlined shows, and played festivals across the world. The future is as bright as it has been for Save Ferris in a long time. Powell scrapped a record she wrote prior to the pandemic and is currently at work on the first new Save Ferris album in nearly two decades.

A lot of amazing shows in 2024: Powell has proven why she is the centerpiece of the action. Her dazzling on- stage presence continues to wow audiences and the band’s energy is infectious. Save Ferris are out to prove that they’re no nostalgia act, with their best days still ahead of them.