First solo episode using my new camera setup. Chatting about podcast plans, why Chick-fil-A is goated, some life updates, and I play a couple minutes of an unreleased FASSW demo from 2022.

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Drew Slavik is the guitarist and main songwriter for Michigan grindcore legends See You Next Tuesday. We talk about our history together on the road going all the way back to 2005, his songwriting process, and their new collaborative EP Brothers with solo noise grind artist Chop 7 Times.

Brothers is available now on vinyl and streaming everywhere May 15.

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"Old Thoughts, and Regrets" music video:

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https://www.instagram.com/cunexttuesdaygrind

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Robbie Smith, vocalist of Heavy Heavy Low Low, returns to talk about writing and directing his new horror film I Don't Like It Here releasing as a Screambox exclusive premiere on June 5.

We get into the real side of indie filmmaking — guerrilla shoots, working with a small budget, creative burnout, and mental health struggles.

He also shares details on his new metal project Pill Mill with his bandmate Chip.

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http://www.instagram.com/idontlikeithere.film

http://www.instagram.com/heavyheavylowlow

http://www.instagram.com/pillmill_tx

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My lifelong friend and bandmate Nick Huffman is back to talk about his journey into professional barbecue. He's spent years learning to cook some of the best damn smoked meat I've ever had. This year, he's officially launching his business Huffman's Woodfire Barbecue. If you're in the Ohio/PA area, hit him up and put in an order!

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Mike Ilich is back for the first in-person episode of Riff Tacos. We revisit Robinson lore, talk about our new project American Heat, and at some point he decides to take over and host his own podcast...

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Nate Wilkinson aka Gun Drummer talks about his passion for metal, the struggle of creating content with firearms, and how his 6+ year journey led him to becoming a full-time content creator.

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Sean Vandegrift and John Thompson of Ohio emoviolence 4-piece Calm and Secure hang out to talk about how the band came together, releasing their debut EP Glass In The Mouth Of The Sun on Wax Vessel, and share some great stories from their history in From A Second Story Window and The Heartland.

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Billy Bottom, vocalist of Memphis-based band Nights Like These, is back to chat about life, music, medicine, sleep paralysis, and whatever the universe is hiding from us.

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Thanks to everyone who asked where I was the last 2 weeks. I took a break to work on music and rethink my approach to the podcast to make the process more efficient and sustainable long term.

Mike Ilich and I have a new project dropping soon – stay tuned!

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Mike Leon has built an incredible career playing bass with The Absence, Havok, Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy, and now the legendary CKY. In this episode, we dive into how he went from fan to band member, his unique approach to bass, and the stories and survival skills that come with life on the road.

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