Misha Mansoor, Jake Bowen, and Mark Holcomb joined us to discuss why Periphery nuked their own album, how video game addiction is good, and the terror of playing huge shows naked.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:04:44 - Trust And Respect Among Band Members

00:09:18 - Working with Spencer Sotelo On Vocals

00:13:58 - Overcoming Challenges As A Team

00:18:49 - The Mental Game Of Isolation And Writing

00:24:01 - Writing For Others

00:28:36 - The Benefits Of Loose Writing Sessions

00:33:12 - Breaking Patterns And Trying Something New

00:38:06 - Jake Bowen's Writing Process For Solos

00:47:45 - Misha Mansoor's Experience Of Working With A Producer

00:56:09 - Terrifying Stress Dreams And Nightmares

00:59:44 - Mark Holcomb's Performance Anxiety

01:03:35 - The Addictive Nature Of Video Games

01:20:25 - The Importance Of Talent And Specialization

01:25:05 - How To Make Sure Your Ideas Aren't Terrible

01:39:56 - Streamlining The Writing Process

01:44:40 - Importance Of Good Faith Creative Suggestions

01:49:47 - How To Give And Receive Feedback

01:54:18 - Burning Out On Your Own Album

01:58:46 - Dialing Guitar Tones

02:08:13 - Why You Should Invest In The Best Mix Possible

02:12:48 - The Energy Of Raw Creativity

02:17:20 - Nolly And Matt Halpern's Insane Drum Sounds

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