Hi all, this is the 52nd episode of the podcast. I made it a year! I'm going to be taking a month or so off before starting a season 2. I need to get a few things in order. In the meantime I will be posting the top ten episodes from the first year. That will start a week from today.

Today I'm speaking with my High on Stress bandmates about the making of our third album "Living is a Dying Art" which came out 10 years ago. Join as we talk about transitions in the band as well as the album itself. Thanks for listening!

Join me as I talk to Michigan's own, Jeremy Porter from Jeremy Porter & the Tucos. Fresh off his show with Soul Asylum & Local H, he talks to me about his life, songwriting and trying to stay creative during the pandemic. Good guy!

Join me as I chat with Greg Eklund. Greg takes me through his well timed meeting with Art Alexakis, releasing 3 platinum records and 1 gold, working on songs like "Father of Mine" & "Everything to Everyone", touring with Fastball and Soul Coughing and so much more. Great chat! Don't forget to check out his new solo album "Muffled Tears".

Join me as I talk to drummer, Brian St Clair. He takes me through his career with Triple Fast Action, Local H, Rights of the Accused and more. It's all here. Major label bidding wars, band breakups, Chicago in the 90s and we also talk about his current gig as Production Manager for Cheap Trick. Great guy!

Join me as I chat with Tamar Berk about songwriting, working with Steve Albini, the 90s rock scene in Chicago, Fig Dish, Caviar, her inspirations as well as her amazing new album "The Restless Dreams of Youth". Pick up her record!

Join me as I talk to Marc Solomon about his time playing guitar in Perfect w/Tommy Stinson, contributing to Puff Daddy's "All About the Benjamins," getting fired by Spike Jonze, performing with Rick James and more. Great dude!

Join me as I talk to my pals, Martin Zellar (Gear Daddies), Andrea Hyra (Billy Pilgrim) and Dave Gualandri (Songwriter Series Curator and Founder). We talk about the history of Dave's series "Harbor Stories: Unplugged" as well as house shows, terry cloth robes, "Boy in the Bubble" and hanging out at Starbucks for a little too long. Fun chat.

Join me as I talk to my current and former bandmates in High on Stress. We chat about the making of our 2008 album "Cop Light Parade". It was a blast to catch up with original guitarist, Ben Baker. Tune in!

Join me as I talk to Ronnie Barnett from the Muffs. We talk about growing up in Texas, their career, Tommy Keene, the Clueless Soundtrack as well as Kim Shattuck's battle with ALS and the making of their final album. This is one of my favorite episodes to date. He's a great guy with a lot of great stories filled with heart and humor. It's a must listen.

Join me as I talk to Lori Barbero (Babes in Toyland) about touring with Sonic Youth, her favorite concerts, hanging out at the Nirvana "In Utero" recording sessions, whether there will be more Babes in Toyland shows and so much more. She's one of the nicest people you could possibly meet. Tune in for a fun conversation.