Hustle The Most

Ep21 - It’s All About Constant Motion
After moving to Florida to join Until The End, I found myself juggling band life, beach life, and an unexpected career leap—from the produce aisle at Whole Foods to becoming a store graphic designer. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share stories of sleeping on floors, practicing in sweaty storage units, and why I walked away from stability to chase the road again. At the heart of it all is one lesson: my life has always been about constant motion.

Ep20 - Chasing your Passion to Palm Trees
Chasing passion often means taking risks, making hard choices, and learning to manage expectations. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share the story of preparing to move for music—first to New Jersey, then Florida—navigating winter road trips, family struggles, and the surprising ways friends step up when you need it most. Along the way, I reflect on how passion shapes our perspective, teaches resilience, and reminds us that the journey matters more than the destination.

EP19 - Life Moving West
After falling in love with Seattle and making the move to the Pacific Northwest, I learned some hard lessons about assumptions, fitting into new vibes, and how moving—both physically and personally—can break cycles and open new doors. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I reflect on leaving Michigan, chasing scenes, and how punk and hardcore gave me structure, perspective, and a foundation to grow from.

Episode 18 – Driving On Greener Grass
What does it really mean to have drive? In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share how Earthmover’s breakup led to the formation of Walls of Jericho, the rush of our first shows, and the hard choices that came with balancing school, work, relationships, and life on the road. Along the way, I dig into what drive really is, how it shapes our decisions, and what I’ve learned about navigating change without burning out.

Episode 17 – Failing At College
After community college and a European tour, I headed to Eastern Michigan University—only to find myself overwhelmed, anxious, and unprepared for the traditional college track. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I reflect on navigating school without guidance, the weight of assumptions, and the lessons I learned about asking questions, following nontraditional paths, and carving out your own future.

Episode 16 – Banding In Europe
In 1998, I packed up my drums and hit the road with Earthmover for our first European tour. From Ieper Fest in Belgium to unexpected adventures in Italy, it was a crash course in traveling, playing shows, and surviving the emotional pressure cooker of life in a band. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share what I learned about saying yes to new experiences, navigating personalities, and finding balance on and off the stage.

Episode 15 –Season 1 Wrap Up
Fifteen episodes in, I reflect on what podcasting has taught me so far—from telling stories that are decades old to learning how to get past the fear of how your voice sounds. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share insights on doing the work yourself, staying consistent, and why creating—whether it’s podcasts, products, or music—can inspire both you and others to keep moving forward.

Episode 14 – Side Hustle + Passion = Career with Phil Renato (Part 2)
Phil and I dive into how student distractions have changed over the years, from early teaching days to today’s tech-driven world. We also swap stories about our first computers, odd piercings, and even a long-overdue apology for a broken high school bowl.

Episode 13 – Turning Passion into a Career with Phil Renato (Part 1)
What if you could turn your side hustle into the job you do for the rest of your life? In this episode of Hustle The Most, I sit down with my good friend Phil Renato to talk about how he transformed his passion into a career—and the lessons we can all learn from chasing what we love.

Episode 12 – Conversations That Change Everything
Right after high school, a single conversation shifted my entire path—from college and day jobs to joining one of my favorite bands. In this episode of Hustle The Most, I share stories about work, music, and moving out on my own—and the lessons I learned about chasing opportunities, saying yes before you’re ready, and figuring it all out along the way.