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This week Scott is joined by Mekahla Peterson. Mekahla is a member of the Kind Punk team. Kind Punk is a film production company/marketing agency that is for and from the  underdogs. It turns into something bigger; a larger creative community  and communal living space.

In this discussion, Mekahla explains how she became a member of the Kind Punk team. From a Family Force Five concert in Kansas City, a connection was made that led her to join the team. It's a very cool story. Being a member of the Kind Punk House involves putting in the work. As part of the team, Mekahla works on the video editing side of things. In this discussion, she explains how she acquired the skills and how they are implemented today.

Kind Punk is based out of Atlanta, GA. If you're familiar with the video version of Good Company, you're already aware of their great work. Additionally, they handle the video duties for DDP Yoga. In this chat, Mekahla talks about her experience working for Diamond Dallas Page. 

The Kind Punk team is very tight-knight. In this discussion, Mekahla shares her thoughts on the group dynamic of the Kind Punk House. 

Other topics touched on this week include wrestling, Twisted Tea, her relationship with Nathan Mowery, Islander, appearing in music videos, and more!

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Check out Mekahla Peterson on Instagram at https://twitter.com/mekahlazoe 

Blackwater Drowning sit down with Scott this week for a fun chat on their career! The band formed in 2013 in Western NC. In this discussion, the band talks about their early days, formation, and much more. 

In this talk, the band share their songwriting and recording processes for how they get such a unique sounds. Their first album, 'Dillusionary' was released in 2015. Scott gets the behind-the-scenes story of how the album was made as well as how they view it in hindsight.

Their singles 'Saint' and 'Violent Ends' have helped solidify the band's sound. In this discussion, the band share the stories behind these songs and the state of the band at the time of writing/recording. Details of the making of the videos for these songs are also shared.

As the pandemic raged in 2020, many independent venues across the country have struggled to survive. To that end, Blackwater Rising partnered with Ass Clown Brewing to create a limited-run craft beer (Blackwater Clowning) to help. Ass Clown is donating 15% of the sales to Music Everywhere CLT,  an economic initiative that supports Charlotte’s music scene.  

In the video version of this episode, the band show off their new album cover for the first time. You can see the video version at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB3WdU5x6wU&t=3s . The next album is due out in 2021. 

Other topics covered include vocal therapy, band photo shoots, vocal techniques, early musical influences, film roles, vaccination, and future plans post-Covid. 

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This week Scott is joined by Ming Cheng, the brother of the late Chi Cheng of Deftones, for an unforgettable conversation. 

The show opens with Ming's recollections of growing up with Chi. Ming shares some great memories of how the brothers got into music and began playing. In this conversation, Ming shares stories of playing metal covers with his brother during childhood and which players influenced them the most. 

The Cheng's childhood was not an easy one. In this discussion, Ming shares stories of their difficult upbringing in Stockton, CA. The brothers would go to different colleges before reconnecting. 

In this chat, Ming shares the story of the formation of Deftones and the unlikely circumstances that led to it. Deftones would blow up with their debut album 'Adrenaline' and be a part of the explosive Nu-Metal scene that included Korn. Ming was around the scene as it happened and describes what it was like at the time.

Scott goes through some of the Deftones discography with Ming and gets his thoughts on the albums. A surprising revelation that ties Deftones to Berlin is made and is pretty interesting.

The conversation moves onto Buckle Up for Chi. This organization, formed in 2013, was founded to bring about seatbelt safety awareness. In this chat, Ming talks to Scott about some of the great products released through BUFC and it's mission.

Other topics covered include Ming's bands, early Deftones sound experimentation, favorite guitarists, bass tech duties, Madonna, and more!

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This week Scott sits down with Sam Abernathy. Sam does sound for Fozzy and Stuck Mojo.

In this discussion Sam shares his history with the bands as well as much more.

Sam comes from a very musical family. Starting age 3, he took up guitar. In this discussion, Sam shares what bands influenced him and how he got into rock and metal. He also talks about some his earliest concerts including Sepultura,Stuck Mojo and more.

Working sound for bands can carry many twists and turns. In this conversation, Sam shares some interesting stories about the job. 

Going from being a fan to an employee of a band is a crazy leap. In this talk, Sam talks about his early memories of Stuck Mojo and what the band means to him. He also shares some cool memories of things he's witnessed at shows. 

There's a lot of Stuck Mojo talk in this episode so if you're a big fan, you'll absolutely love it.

Sam also shares the backstory of how he got hired by Fozzy, how the band helped show him the ropes and much, much more.

Things wrap up with Sam sharing advice on one of the most important touring rituals. You have to hear it to believe it. Additionally, there's some talk of the great Guardians of the Jukebox tribute band and Sam's own bands.

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This week Scott welcomes Chris DeMakes of Less Than Jake to the show. Aside from his musician duties, Chris hosts the 'Chris DeMakes a Podcast' that has a great knack for breaking down the songs we love with the artists who create them.

In this chat, Scott starts off asking Chris about the podcast. He shares his thought process behind the show's concept and how it differs from normal interview-style shows. 

Scott also takes a deep dive with Chris on the making of Less Than Jake's 'Losing Streak' album. If you love this album, you'll love this discussion.

Other topics discussed include 'Hello Rockview,' 'Greased,' revisiting old songs, 'Silver Linings,' writing jingles, and more!

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This week Scott sits down with legendary frontman Corey Taylor for an in-depth conversation. Scott traveled to Corey's home in Las Vegas for this chat.

In this discussion, Corey shares what led him to plant roots in Las Vegas, what he loves about it, and why he prefers it over Los Angeles.

Corey's wife, Alicia Dove, is a previous guest of Good Company. Corey shares the story of how they met as well the hurdles they had to get through to get to where they are today.

Corey was one of the artists featured on the 'Strait Up' tribute album to Snot's Lynn Strait. Slipknot's connection to Snot goes back quite a while and, in this chat, Corey shares his memories of the band as well as his involvement in the project. 

Corey also appeared on Soulfly's 'Primitive' album. In this talk, he shares how we was brought on board and the process of recording the track 'Jumpdafuckup.'

Slipknot's 'Iowa' album came out shortly before 9/11. In this discussion, Corey talks about the event's impact on how the album was rolled out as well as the upcoming tour. It's quite a story of how the industry was impacted by that day's tragic events.

Additonally, a lot of Slipknot history is covered in this interview including how Corey met Clown, how intertwined the band is with Stone Sour, as well as the potential for a new album.

Other topics discussed include Machine Head, Roadrunner Records, the inspiration and recording process for 'Through the Glass,'  taple tennis with Dave Grohl, The Beastmaster, the new CMFT album, and tons more!

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Drummer John Humphrey of Seether & The Nixons joins Scott this week for a chat about his remarkable career.

Seether is currently riding high on the Mainstream Rock charts with their new album 'Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum.' It's their eighth studio album and is produced by frontman Shaun Morgan. 

In this discussion John shares his thoughts on the making of the new album as well as how he feels about the positive reception it's getting. The new album was finished just before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Shaun talks about the timing and how it's affected touring plans.

The band has gone through a few changes over the years; most notably the addition of Corey Lowery. John shares his thoughts on Corey's addition and what he brings to the band.

As per usual, Scott talks to John about the Seether discography. There are some very interesting stories behind the making of these records. 

Additonally, John shares his influences as well as stories of the bands and albums that helped form who he is.

John was also an integral part of Oklahoma-based band The Nixons. The band's breakthrough single 'Sister' helped John get deep into the music industry. In this conversation, he shares the story of the band's signing to MCA, touring with KISS, and more.

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This week Scott welcomes Trevor Hancock (Portable Trevor) to the show. Trevor, normally behind the camera as an editor for the KindPunk team that produces Good Company, also runs his own show that's amassed a loyal following. His background as a filmmaker combined with a likeable personality makes Portable Trevor a fun show to follow.

In this episode, Trevor shares the story of how Portable Trevor takes shape. The show is mainly focused through the Twitch platform; normally a favorite of gamers but currently growing in popularity for content creators everywhere.

Trevor's interviews for Portable Trevor are a great, entertaining watch. He talks to people from all walks of life including rock stars, video game contributors and more. Trevor has also produced several cool videos for Good Company including a hilarous MTV Cribs-style tour of Scott's home. 

Trevor has produced work for other clients including DDP Yoga and AEW Wrestling. 

In this discussion, Trevor shares his backstory including his father introducing him to 80's music and taking him to concerts by artists such as Van Halen, Billy Joel, Elton John, and more. 

Additionally, Trevor gives some behind the scenes stories about working for AEW; pretty cool job! The guys wrap up with some discussion of future plans and guests for Portable Trevor.

Check out Portable Trevor's channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Ob9Mm70piVmDCprqR7yvA on youtube and https://www.twitch.tv/portabletrevor on Twitch!

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This week Scott welcomes Brandon "Da Garbage Disposal" Clark to the show. Brandon is a professional eater. The professional eating genre on Youtube is growing by leaps and bounds. If you're unfamiliar with how professional eating works; essentially, the eater will take on a food challenge at a restaurant. The challenges usually have a time limit and, if completed, the eater can receive cash, prizes, or recognition in the reasturant.

Brandon has been professionally eating for over 3 years and his Youtube following has grown as a result. In this conversation, Brandon shares what preparation he goes through for these challenges. 

The technical side of being a Youtube content creator is a lot more involved than people think. In this conversation, Brandon shares the struggles he faced in the early days of making videos. 

Brandon recently lost his house in an electrical fire. In this episode, he shares the crazy details of the night and how he got he and his daughter to safety.

Brandon has competed in some pretty interesting food challenges. In this talk, he gives the details on some of the more notable ones; pretty entertaining stuff. Brandon also finishes off things with an on-the-spot food challenge; quite something to see.

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This week Scott is joined by Real World: San Francisco alum David "Puck" Rainey for an unforgettable conversation.

The Real World: San Francisco was the third season of this groundbreaking reality show. This cast features a very disparate group of people; and no one shook things up more than Puck. Then a bicycle messenger, Puck clashed with the housemates almost immediately. Ultimately, he'd move out of the house and the season continued without him.

In this conversation, Puck shares the story of how he got cast for the show and how one of the show's creators didn't want him on the show. The story of how this came to be is a must-listen. 

Puck also shares behind the scenes details of his time on the show, his relationships with the castmates, and much more of how MTV and reality shows, in general, operate.

Other topics include stories of Lemmy, Tupac Shakur, and tons more. Trust us, it's never a dull moment during this interview.

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