Never Was Podcast

Greetings! We are back with part 2 of my conversation with Randy Torres of NYVES and (formerly) Project 86 - and it's gonna get a little awkward. But don't worry Never Wases, we'll avoid the low hangin fruit. Mostly. Randy talks about the end of P86, the birth of NYVES and all sorts of other awesomeness. Enjoy!

Greetings! This week we return to traditional Never Was format: a two-part conversation with Randy Torres - doer of all sorts of amazing things, but most famously the original guitarist of Project 86. Randy and I talk life before, during & after Project and of course, all the good bits in between. Yep, we go NYVES to Water Socks. Yes, you read that right. As always: Turn it UP. Relax. Enjoy!

Greetings! The first ever Podcastrophe gets a much needed follow up - and how. We wade through the aftermath of what shall forever be known as" The Star Wars Incident" - and lo & behold, something beautiful rises from the ashes. Imagine that. If you haven't listened to episode 29 yet, definitely do that before proceeding - we've made it available again, unedited and as raw as it ever was. Just know... this is here. Waiting. Ready to still the rage... or at least continue the conversation. We are joined by regular Never Was contributor, cherished friend and esteemed guest, Christopher Foley AND... we introduce a new friend: Jessica Fife! Lots of awesome to follow. Enjoy!

For Bump Galletta's work & contact, go... Here! http://www.bumpgalletta.com

Greetings! Notice anything weird around here? Does anything seem slightly different? Yes? Well, that's because something IS DIFFERENT! Welcome the very first Never Was Podcastrophe! I give the necessary details on the show, but suffice to say, this is the start of a new and improved Never Was for season 2 - we'll still have guests as often as possible, but for those times in-between... YOU are the special guest. And everything shall be right in the world. What is this I speak of? Hit play and find out for yourself. Enjoy!

Greetings! Three old friends walk into a bar... well, two of them were smart enough to duck, the other one is writing this terrible joke. (Whatever- it wasn't even a bar anyway, it was some cheeky community office space thing) Yes, it's true, like a three-fold cord of grumpiness, Mike Lewis of Giving is Believing, Billy Power of Urban Achiever and yours truly all got together to solve all the world's problems, right before Christmas, in the Greatest City in the World. As you've probably been dealing with any number of those problems today.... why not hang around with us an find out why we didn't get much done? (Hint: GUNNNNZ) Come! Warm yourself by the fires of the Podcastalypse, weary Never Wases! Enjoy!

For the full 3 hours of this conversation, please join Mike at Giving is Believing and Billy at Urban Achiever for not only the full chat but also their own reflections on what we hope - but don't necessarily plan - is a regular thing. Gotta get started on our own traditions sometime - no better place than NYC, no better time than NOW!

Greetings! Hey look... it's a new Never Was! 2015 marked the 25 year anniversary of an album largely unknown by the masses, and even by those students of passionate, artistic expression within Christendom: Sin Disease, the debut full length album from punk/alt rock pioneers, Scaterd Few (sic - but you should already know that) I spoke with Allan Aguire about the time period, the process and the experiences that went into this album so many years ago and the impact it had on me and so many others. Because this album was so important to me, I had to call in some backup: We'll hear from Sam West, former drummer of Scaterd Few and eventual drummer of Stavesacre and... Adam Again legend, will-o-wisp mystery solo-artisté and all around lovely person Riki Michele as well! LIGHTS OUUUUUUUT Enjoy!

Sin Disease 25th Anniversary LP from Burnt Toast Vinyl

Scaterd Few on Facebook

Riki Michele

Sam West by way of Stavesacre on Facebook

Greetings! Where you been? Yes, I know. I know. Well, we return with one of our longest shows ever, so that should count for something! This week Matt Johnson is back, along with our good friend Mike Lewis and a few of you Never Wases, talking about... hidden messages, mysterious ways, flowers in the concrete; from the way followers of Jesus are portrayed in popular culture to why it doesn't really matter. Also: just where in the world I've been for the last two months. What does it all mean? GET IN THERE AND FIND OUT. Enjoy!

Greetings! Welcome back for the 2nd part of our chat with René Vasquez, aka: Peace 586! This week we go a little deeper into life after life takes over for possibly one of my favorite conversations ever. A true testament to what can happen when we've lost our way, Peace strives to tell the tale with transparency - and the result is not for the faint of heart. Take a deep breath and... Enjoy! You can reach René personally at http://twitter.com/therealpeace586

Greetings! This week Never Was returns with a jump into the way, way back machine: a two part episode offering a different perspective on everything from the early 90's and the Crucified to Gene Eugene and the Cornerstone Festival, former front man for hip hop group Freedom of Soul turned beat-maker/producer, René "Peace586" Vasquez, joins the show! Enjoy! René has a Facebook somewhere, but if you'd really like to reach out to him, he can be reached for raw, real, bare-knuckle truth telling sessions at http://twitter.com/therealpeace586

Greetings! Well, this week we have former Dead Poetic lead singer and current t-shirt design maven Brandon Rike! We talk about the things that mean the most to any band that ever was: love, peace, the people who mean the most and ... the Evolution of Band. Tune in for what might be the most perfect hard take on where it all leads (here's a hint: Elvis knew. Very, very briefly.) Enjoy! If you'd like to hear Brandon's takes on the world of design or just take a look at some of the tiny bands (Pearl Jam) that Brandon has designed for (Wu-Tang Clan) please take a (Fall Out Boy) look at (Nine Inch Nails...seriously, these are not jokes) his website: http://www.brandonrike.com And if you'd like to stop by the posthumous Facebook page for Dead Poetic, do that here! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dead-Poetic/8212485663