Codec Projects

We talk about how he got into punk and hardcore and skateboarding, growing up in Wilmington, DE, turning pro, working with Stacy Peralta, McRad, Bad Brains, being a studio musician for Billy Joel and playing in his new band Bing Krosby with his son.

You can follow Chuck and everything he’s doing at @chucktreece

This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco

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Codec Projects - S1E15 - Carlos Ramirez - No Echo | Filmmaker | Entrepreneur

We talk about how he got into punk and hardcore growing up in Queens, NY, going to shows at CBGB’s at 13 yrs old, starting his first zine, starting No Echo and staying true to the mission while growing an audience. We also discuss his production company, Fascination Street Films and the struggles of trying to pitch projects to networks. And last but not least, his love for Kiss.

You can follow Carlos and everything he’s doing at @noechodotnet

This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco

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Codec Projects - S1E14 - Robbie Morales - Cult Crew | Pro BMX Rider | Entrepreneur

We talk about how he got into BMX, racing as a Pro and then how he moved over to street, teaming up with Joe Rich and Taj Mihelich to form Terrible One, leaving to start Fit Bike Co and then leaving that to start up Cult Bike Co. We also discuss a lot of inside BMX, history and how riding and the industry has changed. If you’re into BMX even the slightest you’re going to enjoy this one.

You can follow Robbie and everything he’s doing at @cultcrew

This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco

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Codec Projects - S1E13 - Jon Contino - Artist | Designer | Contino Studios 

We talk about getting into art and using that skill to contribute to the Long Island Hardcore scene in the late 90’s to this day. He explains his journey to become an in demand artist and designer who has done work for Nike, Coca Cola, Hulu, Netfilx and much more.

You can follow Jon and everything he’s doing at @joncontino

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Codec Projects - S1E12 - Bill Conway | The Hard Times | Comedian | Vert Button

We talk about getting into growing up skateboarding and going to hardcore shows in Massachusetts, getting into doing stand up comedy, the Edgeland podcast, starting The Hard Times, working at Dunkin’ Donuts and much more.

You can follow Bill and everything he’s doing at @ihatebillconway

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Codec Projects - S1E11 - Brian Melville - Eyelid | Entrepreneur | This Is Now

We talk about getting into punk/skateboarding, trying to balance being in a punk band while trying to work in the corporate world and finding happiness through taking control of your own life.

You can follow Brian and his podcast @this_is_now_podcast_

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Codec Projects - S1E9 - Aaron Dalbec - Bane | Be Well | Essex Coffee Roasters

In episode 9 we talk to Boston hardcore scene legend, Aaron Dalbec. We talk about getting into skateboarding, hardcore, playing in Converge, Bane, Be Well, his business, Essex Coffee Roasters and much more.

You can follow Aaron and his venture at on IG/FB @bewellhc, @essexcoffeeroasters and essexcoffeeroasters.com

You can donate to help Brendan Maguire with his battle against cancer at: imwithstu.limitedrun.com

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In episode 8 we talk to skate industry vet/Philly Hardcore scene legend, Vern Laird. We talk about the skateboarding industry, the #vx1000, his old hardcore band “Point of View”, Skateboarding in the Olympics, taking a meeting with Kevin Arnold and much more.

You can follow Vern on IG @vernlaird.

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In episode 7 we talk to hardcore legend, Aram Arslanian. We talk about Aram’s skateboarding and hardcore roots, finding straight edge, being true to yourself and taking the hardcore/punk ideals into the outside world.

You can follow Aram on IG @cadencelc and his new band @changehc

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