Denning Podcast

On this episode I’ve got Liam Guinane of Windwaker back on the podcast - he’s actually the first returning guest! We dive into the band’s journey over the last couple years and everything that went into their new album, Smile, You’re On Camera, due out October 22nd on Fearless Records. Additionally, they’re on one of the most stacked tours of the fall, opening up for Beartooth, alongside Don Broco and Magnolia Park - if you do not have your tickets, grab them immediately and get there on time. 

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I’m back with another great episode for you, this time with Ionei Heckenberg of Ocean Sleeper, who are set to drop their second full-length album and Rise Records debut, Peace When I’m Dead, on August 28th. This is a band that first jumped out to me on Spotify while at the gym a few years back and it’s been fun seeing how they’ve grown and gotten bigger since then, including signing to Rise. This is one of Australia’s fastest rising new metalcore bands and I highly recommend you give them a listen. 

If you enjoy the podcast, definitely subscribe wherever you like to podcast. Additionally, you can get $20 off your first time order at SeatGeek using promo code “Denning” at checkout. Also, you can punch in promo code “Denning20” for 20% off your entire order at EmosNotDead.com - while you’re there, take a look at jumping on the next round of the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise, which sails from Miami to the Bahamas in January 2027. 

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On this episode, I speak with David Bunton, who you might recognize from The Showdown, signed to Mono vs Stereo and Solid State Records from 2004 up until around 2011 when they called it a day. They reunited for a couple shows at Furnace Fest in 2022 and 2024, and David’s now back in a new band, Hope Deferred, a bone-crushingly heavy death metal band featuring members of Embodyment and The Famine. We go back and talk about The Showdown’s awesome run, what led to them moving on, and how Hope Deferred came to be and what we can expect from them in the future. 

If you’re looking to grab some last minute tickets to a show or sporting event, SeatGeek has got you covered - first time users can punch in promo code “Denning” at checkout for $20 off their order. 

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Yep. It's a solo episode. I check-in to recap what the first half if the year has brought - shows, albums, and Magic: The Gathering. It's been busy, but it's been good.

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You can get $20 off your first time order at SeatGeek using promo code "Denning" at checkout.

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On this episode, I’m joined by Adam Harrell of Chasing Victory, who are back with some new music! They released a couple full-length albums on Mono Vs Stereo back in the day and then they broke up, before coming back years later. I really enjoyed diving in and getting a better understanding of the band’s story and everything that happened. 

But before we get into all that, I’ve got to thank SeatGeek, who are giving all first time users $20 off their first time order by using promo code “Denning” at checkout. You can use it for a show you forgot to buy tickets for, last minute baseball game, and more. 

Also, EmosNotDead is giving everyone 20% off their ENTIRE cart over at EmosNotDead.com by using promo code “Denning20” at checkout. If you’re looking for one hell of a vacation, go check out the EmosNotDead Cruise, which takes off from Miami to the Bahamas in late January 2027 - Yellowcard, The Ghost Inside, Don Broco and more are all playing, it’s going to be a BLAST. 

On this episode, I speak with Matt McKay, vocalist for pop-punk band Dead Wrong, who just dropped their debut album, “The Extent”. I had the pleasure of catching up with Matt and learning more about him and the band, and even picked up some small details of what’s to come in the future. Be sure and check the album out and keep them on your radar!

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If you’re looking to grab some last minute tickets to a show or sporting event, SeatGeek has got you covered - first time users can punch in promo code “Denning” at checkout for $20 off their order. 

Also, the team at EmosNotDead are always holding it down, giving podcast listeners 20% off their entire order using promo code “Denning20” at checkout. If you’re looking for an incredible vacation, you can head over there to learn more about the EmosNotDead Cruise that sails from Miami to the Bahamas in January 2027 - Yellowcard, The Ghost Inside, letlive., The Wonder Years, and more are all playing - it’s almost sold out! 

Welcome back to the podcast! On this episode, I’ve got Alejandro Aranda, most known for his time on Season 17 of American Idol. This has been a podcast I’ve wanted to record for quite some time, as he’s without question one of the most talented individuals making music today - no really, he legitimately is. Not only does he continue to make incredible music on his own, he’s also in a metalcore supergroup with members of Left to Suffer, System of a Down, and Winds of Plague. We talk about all of that, including his time after Idol, music education in school, new music, and his upcoming Summer headlining tour, which everyone should rush over to grab tickets for - head over to HondoWorld.com/tour for all dates. 

Small apology in advance, as my audio track is a little rough at times, but it’s still a great listen. I had a blast chatting with him and I hope you enjoy listening. 

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If you’re looking to grab some last minute tickets to a show or sporting event, SeatGeek has got you covered - first time users can punch in promo code “Denning” at checkout for $20 off their order. 

Also, the team at EmosNotDead are always holding it down, giving podcast listeners 20% off their entire order using promo code “Denning20” at checkout. If you’re looking for an incredible vacation, you can head over there to learn more about the EmosNotDead Cruise that sails from Miami to the Bahamas in January 2027 - Yellowcard, The Ghost Inside, letlive., The Wonder Years, and more are all playing - it’s almost sold out! 

On this episode, I speak with Brian McShea of Good Terms, who just finished their latest headlining tour. If you’re a fan of the alternative music scene, there’s probably a good chance that they’ve popped up on your timeline a time or two. We talked about the tour, the re-release of their latest album “Burnout”, connecting with fans, and maybe even what we can expect from them in the future. --$20 OFF your first time order at SeatGeek using promo code "DENNING" at checkout. --20% OFF your ENTIRE cart at EmosNotDead.com using promo code "Denning20" at checkout

On this episode, I've got Michael Stryker of All Hype on the podcast! All Hype is a pop-punk band out of right here in my own scene, Portland, Oregon. If you don’t know, you know now. Maybe you’ve seen them run through your city in the past, whether it’s been on tour or at the Long Beach date of the 2025 Vans Warped Tour. If you’re a fan of bands like The Story So Far and Neck Deep, then go ahead and check out the band’s debut full-length, “3D” - they’re currently working on a brand new album among other things.SeatGeek is giving listeners $20 off your first time order using promo code “Denning” at checkout. Emo’s Not Dead is giving all listeners 20% OFF their entire cart using the promo code “Denning20” at checkout.

On this episode, I have J, who performs as Vienna Vienna on talk about the ride he's been on over the last few years. He just dropped his new EP, "Entertain Me", out now via DCD2 Records. You can watch him riff on tour this Spring, supporting Daisy Grenade. Additionally, he will be on all three U.S. Warped Tour dates. If you enjoy what I’m doing here, make sure and subscribe wherever you like to podcast and drop a 5-star rating, as it does help more people discover the podcast. Additionally, posting about it on social media helps a ton as well - I’m easily found across all of social media.If you’re looking to score last minute tickets to a sporting event or show, head over to SeatGeek, where you can get $20 off your first order using promo code “Denning” at checkout.