Hustle The Most

After the ABJ run came to an end, we started fresh with a new band called The Famed with a new sound, new energy, new expectations. We recorded at Black Lodge Studios, played 100 shows, worked day jobs unloading trucks, and did everything “right.” But sometimes doing everything right still isn’t enough.

In this episode of Hustle The Most, I talk about assumptions, studio pressure, chasing traction, and what it feels like to pour everything into something that never catches fire. Not every project makes it, but every project teaches you something.

EP30 - What I Learned In The True Midwest

After touring with Most Precious Blood, I landed behind the kit for Kansas City’s Anything But Joey—a pop-rock band with big harmonies, campus shows, and an incredible fan base. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share what it was like joining three lifelong friends on the road, playing 50 shows across the Midwest, and the lessons I learned about promotion, fan connection, and doing things differently than the punk and hardcore world I came from.

Ep29 - Sometimes It's Ok To Be A Cog
After a long break, Hustle The Most is back—and so am I, with stories about jumping headfirst into opportunities. In this episode, I share how a last-minute call from my friend Justin turned into a whirlwind tour with Most Precious Blood. From learning 14 songs in 30 hours to headlining fests in front of peers and heroes, I talk about the pressure, the process, and the lessons I learned about preparation, trust, and knowing your role.

Episode 28 – A Conversation With Greg Bennick (Part 4 of 4)
Greg Bennick and I have been friends for over 25 years, and whenever we connect the conversation goes for hours. In this first part of our series, we dive into everything from playing in bands to the ways our parents shaped who we are today. Tune in for Part 1 of 4 of my conversation with Greg.

Episode 27 – A Conversation With Greg Bennick (Part 3 of 4)
Greg Bennick and I have been friends for over 25 years, and whenever we connect the conversation goes for hours. In this first part of our series, we dive into everything from playing in bands to the ways our parents shaped who we are today. Tune in for Part 1 of 4 of my conversation with Greg.

Episode 26 – A Conversation with Greg Bennick (Part 2 of 4) Greg Bennick and I have been friends for over 25 years, and whenever we connect the conversation goes for hours. In this first part of our series, we dive into everything from playing in bands to the ways our parents shaped who we are today. Tune in for Part 1 of 4 of my conversation with Greg.

Episode 25 – A Conversation With Greg Bennick (Part 1 of 4)
Greg Bennick and I have been friends for over 25 years, and whenever we connect the conversation goes for hours. In this first part of our series, we dive into everything from playing in bands to the ways our parents shaped who we are today. Tune in for Part 1 of 4 of my conversation with Greg.

Ep24 - Conversation With The Right Person; Changes The Game
Sometimes one conversation can flip your entire perspective. Over vegan Thai food in Seattle, Greg Bennick (singer of TRIAL, speaker, juggler, and all-around legend) challenged me to stop chasing “jobs” and instead find people willing to pay me to do what I already loved—play drums. That spark pushed me to build my first website, land my first studio gigs, and kick off a whole new chapter in my hustle.

Ep23 - Rolling With The Punches
After leaving tour life behind, I headed back to Seattle with nothing but my car, my drums, and a plan to start fresh. What began as a one-day gig painting tables at Urban Outfitters turned into four years of design work, stability, and a new beginning. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share stories of cross-country drives, tattoo shop memories, and what I learned about taking chances, rebuilding from scratch, and putting life back together—piece by piece.

Ep22 - Sometimes Things Just Don’t Work Out
After moving to California to join Throwdown, I hit the road for a whirlwind tour with Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, and Biohazard—only to realize the fit wasn’t right. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I talk about breakdowns (both cars and bands), the loneliness of life on tour, and what it really means to chase your dreams at any cost. Sometimes the wheels fall off, but starting over can be the most liberating move you’ll ever make.