Never Was Podcast

Greetings! My conversation with Ryan Clark continues! Be sure to check out the links listed on the show page - in particular the one to the artwork of Ryan's grandfather, Al Paulsen from the Invisible Creature website. Yeah, it runs in the family. So good. So good. Enjoy! If you haven't picked it up yet, find Nyves "Anxiety" at http://spartanrecords.limitedrun.com/products/550575-nyves-anxiety
and of course, be sure to get your Demon Hunter game up at http://www.demonhunter.net

Greetings! This week we talk to artist, musician, designer and (most recently) father, Ryan Clark - we'll discuss his new project, NYVES and some rock bands you may have heard of... you know, like Demon Hunter, Training for Utopia, Focal Point... Depeche Mode. Right? And who knows, there may be a little extra mixed in there. Enjoy! You can find Ryan all over the place: http://www.demonhunter.net for all things Demon Hunter related; get you some NYVES at http://spartanrecords.limitedrun.com/products/550575-nyves-anxiety and if you're looking for something more visually stimulating, try http://www.invisiblecreature.com

Greetings! Join us as the conversation continues - more of your letters, Matt Johnson and Chris Foley and a few other twists and turns. No less hard fought than last week, and though we come out with a few more scars... there is HOPE. Wanna join in the conversation? Please do. See more for details! If you'd like to write in and contribute to the conversation, you can do so at http://twitter.com/neverwaspodcast and http://www.facebook.com/neverwaspodcast - #inorout Leave a simple yes or no - or add a brief comment. You can write us at [email protected] - this is all about US. You are not alone. Enjoy!

Greetings! Ladies and Gentle People: Through many dangers, toils and snares... The Beginning of a Conversation is upon us. Are you in, or are you out? Still walking the Path? On a different one? Did you survive your formative years still with your faith intact? Your letters, your stories and a couple special guests - Matt Johnson ( formerly of Roadside Monument, Blenderhead and all sorts of awesome http://therealmattjohnson.com/ ) and Father Christopher Foley ( Eastern Orthodox clergyman and bassist of the band Luxury http://luxury.bandcamp.com ) take part. Think of it as a campfire in your ears. This is gonna get GOOD. Enjoy! We'll pick up the conversation next week but it is my sincere hope that this is only the beginning. Turns out - we really aren't alone. Peace and love, m.

Greetings! Welcome to part 2 of my conversation with one of the best drummers to ever drum the drums and make the drums drum, Jim Chaffin. This time around, things take a few turns, some expected, some quite unexpected. Can't say more - listen for yourself. Enjoy! All things The Crucified can be found at http://www.thecrucified.net/ and you can also follow the band's twitter account @crucified and visit the book of faces at http://www.facebook.com/thecrucified. If you have any questions for Jim and comments or just want to pass him a note in class: http://www.facebook.com/jim.w.chaffin.

Greetings! This week - Part 1 of my conversation with Jim Chaffin: legendary drummer of the Crucified, the Blamed and (occasionally!) Deliverance. Husband to one, father of three and beloved brother to myself and countless others, come hang out with Jim and I for a little while - it'll be good for your soul. There is simply not enough room here to express what this means to me. Over three decades of friendship, triumph and heartbreak can't really be summed up in a few lines on a screen. I invite you to take a long look back with me at the beginning, end and life after The Crucified with one of the best people I know. Enjoy - I believe you will. Jim can be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/jim.w.chaffin. If what you hear resonates with you, or if you'd just like to drop Jim a line, DO IT! All things The Crucified can be found at http://www.thecrucified.net/.

Greetings! This week we talk with my dear friend Sally Grayson of Black Swift (and once upon a very short time, Mortal! Kind of. Not really) about her life as an expatriate, Hugs, & more- but mostly we discuss her big dilemma: Should she out herself? Hmmm... what is THIS all about? Come on in and find out! Enjoy. You can find links to Black Swift's music at http://www.blackswiftmusic.com and the 99u article containing the quote from Francis Ford Coppola at http://99u.com/articles/6973/Francis-Ford-Coppola-On-Risk-Money-Craft-Collaboration (read it because it's GREAT!) Also, look for Sally in the the states this summer or just shoot her a nice message at the band's Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/blackswiftmusic

Greetings! This week is a good one- oh, boy is it a good one! We hear from Chris Bowden, formerly of legendary Spirit-Filled HardCore band Focused, now the man behind Other Desert Cities - a beautiful, twangy, folky band of traveling wonderfulness. Chris talks the early days a bit but delves into darker pages of his history and let me tell you: don't miss this. Therapy comes in all shapes, sizes and... podcasts? Get in there! Be sure to pick up a copy of Chris's latest album, Songs of Lament at http://www.otherdesertcities.com/new-products-1/ and by all means, visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Other-Desert-Cities/173540186025571 and show 'em some love!

Greetings! This week, we have a surprise visit from a Hooker! Ghoti Hook bassist Jamie Tolosa's trick arse pays us a visit while on an impromptu sabbatical to discuss life on the road, naked ska boys, bloody knuckles and of course, whiners. Enjoy! Our unofficial sponsors for todays show: Jamie's wife Marianne's beautiful pottery line, http://www.whitepeachpottery.com - lovely, practical and hand made by a human! Also... our good friends at American Dance Party (http://www.americandanceparty.com) will be on the road all over the place this summer, stop by the site for summer plans. BOOM.

Greetings! This week: we get our Polk on, folks. Please, join me as we discover the truth about trombone players and how to drop your nephew in a ditch and live to tell the tale! I sit down with Aaron Marsh at his studio here in central Florida, The Vanguard Room, before he leaves to support his band Copeland's latest album, Ixora. Enjoy! Drop by their Facebook and give them some love at https://www.facebook.com/copeland or stop by their website at http://www.thecopelandsite.com and pick up the new album, follow up on tour dates and all that jive!