In this episode, I talk about my experience being diagnosed with ADHD at 32 years old, and the challenges that come with living and working in the music industry while navigating it. ADHD can be difficult for many people, and in this episode, I share some personal stories and insights from my own life, though fair warning, I do tend to ramble a bit (the ADHD struggle is real, especially without a set outline or plan for the podcast).

I hope you enjoy the episode, and if you like what you hear, consider following us on Spotify and checking us out on our social platforms. Thanks so much for listening!

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In this episode, I’m joined by our friend Elle Gillian. Back in the day, Elle and I played together in a band called American Memories. We were part of the Emo Revival scene—not as a major act, but still deeply connected to it and closely following its evolution while it lasted.

We talk about the bands, the stories, and our personal experiences from that time. We also dive into the groups that led the movement, the aftermath of the Emo Revival, and what traces of it can still be found in today’s music.

Follow Elle Gilliam's music Efficax | Spotify

Also, our band American Memories

American Memories | Spotify

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In this episode, I dive into the story of Behringer, a company that’s fueled countless debates in the audio world. I’ll share how Uli Behringer set out to create affordable gear for musicians, and how that vision brought both huge success and serious controversy. From cloning allegations and lawsuits to PR blunders like the “Cork Sniffer” incident, I’ll explore the highs and lows of Behringer’s journey.

Music by Landescapes Athazagoraphobia | Landescapes

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On today’s podcast, we caught up with our friend Logan Rivera from the Orlando-based band Gillian Carter. We had an awesome conversation about the band, our favorite gear and guitars, their upcoming European tour, and all things audio, mixing, and mastering. It was a fun chat, and we hope you enjoy it!

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In this podcast episode, we explore the growing frustration among bands and artists over the increasingly common practice of merch cuts. These are percentages taken by venues (often larger ones) out of the earnings bands make from selling their own merchandise during shows. For many artists, especially smaller and mid level touring bands, merch sales are a vital source of income that helps cover touring expenses like gas, lodging, and crew pay.

We’ll explore how these merch cuts work, often ranging from 10% to 30% of gross sales, and how this disproportionately affects independent artists who already operate on tight margins. We also discuss how major companies, including promoters, venue operators, and multi conglomerates like Live Nation and AEG, contribute to this exploitative practice, taking money from the bands that bring fans to their venues. Through firsthand stories and analysis, we shed light on why this issue has sparked outrage across the music industry and discuss the broader implications for artists' financial sustainability on tour.

Source audio in podcast:"How Merch Cuts Are Hurting Bands | Punk Rock MBA Podcast Clips." YouTube, uploaded by Punk Rock MBA Podcast Clips. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o23WYQb-x4o&t=458s

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Hey, Trey here! I haven’t been very active with the podcast for, what, like 3 years now?? I’ve decided I still want to continue with it, and I’ll be working on more content this next year! I hope you stick around to see what’s in store. I’m planning more interviews and covering interesting topics related to the music scene, audio engineering, gear talk, and more!

In this episode, I’m just giving a little update on what’s coming up and chatting for the first time in what feels like forever.

Love you all! <3

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I recently caught up with my friend Jeremy McGuire, who plays in several bands like Machinist!, Leg Biters, Pope Boner, and Sports Reference. He also owns and runs Killer Robot Music. Jeremy and I have known each other for a long time—our first meeting was when I helped set up a show for Machinist! at a dive bar in California during their tour, after they needed to fill a date. Our mutual friend Zeke (RIP) mentioned they could use some help, so I stepped in. Since then, we’ve become close friends and worked together on various projects. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

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I recently had a sit-down with John Henderson, known for his work with Ghost Cat. During our conversation, we covered a range of topics such as Covid-19, bands, live performances, music festivals like FEST, the creative process of making music, and even discussed falling out of love with creating music. Give it a listen! I hope you enjoy the episode.

Ghost Cat links 

https://www.facebook.com/ghostcatfl

https://ghostcat.bandcamp.com/music

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We recently had a conversation with Edie Quinn, who is the driving force behind the band Coma Regalia and also the owner of Middle Man Records. Middle Man Records has been a vital player in the screamo scene for the past decade and has done a lot of noteworthy work. During our chat, we discussed music, bands, label operations, record plants, and some other interesting topics. Give it a listen! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay updated on new episodes.

Make sure to also check Middle-Man Records and the new Coma Regalia record "Vau Faelgoh" coming out May 25th on Middle-Man Records,  Convulse, I.Corrupt, Zegema Beach, Listen to Aylin, Pundonor, Adorno  

www.facebook.com/comaregalia/
middlemanrecords.bandcamp.com/music
www.facebook.com/middlemanrecords

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I recently caught up with Tyler Bisson from the owner of Audio Geography Studios. He specializes in making lathe cut records, manually cutting music into polycarbonate plastic instead of using traditional vinyl. Tyler has collaborated with some well known bands and done some amazing projects, including a release for our band a few years back. We chatted about the bands he plays in, lathe records, and other fascinating topics. Give it a listen!

Here are some links to Tyler's websites and bands  

www.audiogeography.com
also on FB and Instagram @audiogeographystudios
TRAGWAG  
tragwag.bandcamp.com
also on FB and insta @ tragwag  

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