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It was honestly such an honour getting to chat with Poli Van Dam for this episode of the podcast. Poli plays covers guitar & vocal duties as co-frontwoman of The Bombpops; along with Jen Razavi. I discovered The Bombpops a few years ago through Fat Wreck Chords, I was living in Barcelona and the weather was just perfect for the vibes, I become an instant fan. Their latest album 'Death In Venice Beach' is an absolute banger and came out last year just as COVID decided to rear it's ugly head. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) I was incredibly excited to chat with someone I find so encouraging and we cover a LOT. The Bombpops, home schooling, touring with Type 1 diabetes, taking on too many projects, falling in love with Punk Rock, having it together and a whole load more! I really, really, hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Follow Poli Van Dam on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polivanpop Check out Odd Duck Family, Adler, Poli, and Mike create authentically weird content made for authentic weirdos by authentic weirdos ... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpfwhCF5GduFgCa8m8ijkg/featured Follow The Bombpops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebombpops/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebombpops Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBombpops/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GetItEntertainment Listen to 'Death In Venice' - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ZNVzBbI6yffAp1GYfNSke If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, follow us on Spotify or recommend us on any network. Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 Support the show

Had a blast catching up with my bud Danny Harvey for this episode of the podcast! Touring Front of House Sound Engineer for Beartooth, Silverstein & Cancer Bats. Working with Tandem Management managing Heart Of Gold, River Become Ocean & Limbs. Tour Managing. Setting up Sonic Workshops; a community that offers 1 to 1 online mentoring with some of the most pioneering and active people in the music industry. Danny has thrown himself into the music industry and it's awesome to see him involved in some amazing things! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) Here's some more bands he's done stuff for: Set Your Goals, The Amity Affliction, Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes, Mallory Knox, Senses Fail, Hawthorne Heights, Hellions, IDK How... Super rad and laid back conversation that is a real eye opener into the last year for anyone working within the arts. As usual I try and dig out some useful tips for anyone wanting to get a career in the arts or music industry. I really hope you enjoy it! Make sure to hit me up and say hello! Follow Danny Harvey on Social @dannylharvey. Book a session with Danny: https://sonicworkshopsbooking.as.me/dannyharvey Check out Sonic Workshops: https://www.sonicworkshops.co.uk Follow Sonic Workshops on Social @SonicWorkshops. Check out Tandem Management: https://www.tandemmgmt.co If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, follow us on Spotify or recommend us on any network. Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 Support the show

Loved chatting with Anika Pyle for this episode of the podcast! You might know Anika from playing in the bands 'Chumped', 'Katie Ellen' and 'Sheena, Anika & Augusta', all three bands I love and you should definitely check out. However, you should also be aware of their incredible solo material, 'Wild River' in particular, being their most recent and brutally honest release, which gives me all the feels and has become an integral part of my lockdown soundtrack. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) It's an encouraging and honest conversation that looks at both the ups and downs involved in a creative career. Marketing, social media effects, motivation, habits, we cover all of it. The whole conversation left me feeling upbuilt and creatively motivated. I really hope it does the same for you!! Check out Anika Pyle's Website - https://www.anikapyle.com Pick up 'Wild River' on Vinyl off our buds Specialist Subject Records (UK/EU) - https://specialistsubjectrecords.co.uk/products/Anika-Pyle-Wild-River-LP Listen to Anika Pyle on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/473tjOMnRorlAu1WC1w48H Support Anika on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/anikapyle Check Out - Chumped : https://chumped.bandcamp.com Katie Ellen : https://katiebandellen.bandcamp.com Sheena, Anika & Augusta : https://sheenaanikaaugusta.bandcamp.com Follow Anika Pyle on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anikasneaka/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anikasneaka Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anikapylestuff YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46OQ_dGRAzhn9Ywcx2XqYQ If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, follow us on Spotify or recommend us on any network. Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 Support the show

On this episode of the podcast I have a chat with Dylan Slocum; lead singer & guitarist for Spanish Love Songs. I've loved every single one of Spanish Love Songs records, last years release 'Brave Faces Everyone' has become an integral part of my lockdown soundtrack. I was excited to chat to Dylan about the band and their wonderful Patreon content, but also to dig a little into his background as an assistant to a Hollywood screenwriter/director. He didn't disappoint. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) The conversation is a realistic view on what bands are dealing with both at the moment and on an ongoing basis, the marketing, uncertainty, financial struggles, sustainbility ... that being said, it's also an encouraging chat that shows how important it is to be adaptable. I found Dylan's view on things incredibly relatable, especially when it comes to social media and the amount of energy I have available to dedicate to it. I really hope you enjoy the chat, because I love having Dylan on the show. Can not wait for gigs to be back so I can sing along live again. Check out Spanish Love Songs Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/spanishlovesongs Their website: http://spanishlovesongs.com Follow Spanish Love Songs on- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishlovesongs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpanishLuvSongs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpanishLoveSongs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeLghdWkT_QEAMZ5XZiT71Q If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 Catch you next week! Support the show

Loved chatting with Kathryn Woods for Episode 45; she plays in Fresh, ME REX & Cheerbleederz, three amazing bands that I consider super important to the current UK DIY Punk scene. Fresh have just recently released an absolute RAGER of a track called 'Girl Clout' so make sure you check that out!!! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) We talk about marketing, social media, staying positive, using your platform to speak out, her passion for the punk scene, playing in three bands and a whooooole bunch more. Honestly great conversation that touches on really important topics. I loved having the chance to chat with Kathryn, found it incredibly encouraging and made me want to play music with friends. Can't wait to watch all three bands once stuff gets back to normal. Bring on the gigs! Check out the new Fresh single Girl Clout - https://smarturl.it/girlclout Check Out - Fresh : https://freshpunks.bandcamp.com ME REX : https://merex.bandcamp.com Cheerbleederz : https://cheerbleederz.bandcamp.com Follow Kathryn Woods on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathrynwoodz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kathrynwoodz Follow Fresh on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshpunks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/freshpunks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshpunks Follow ME REX on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/me_rex_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MEREXEREM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merexmasks Follow Cheerbleederz on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheerbleederz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cheerbleederz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheerbleederz If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 Support the show

Absolute honour chatting to Jason Lytle; singer and songwriter for the band Grandaddy, as well as solo musician and absolute legend, on this episode of the podcast. It's hard to describe how much it meant to me to chat with Jason, I'm incredibly thankful. 'Sophtware Slump' is an album that really affected me and my music taste in a major way, hearing it recently reworked and stripped back on the wooden piano was absolutely wonderful too. It's not just that album though, Jason's work just hits me where it hurts (in the best way possible) and; in particular, his solo release 'Yours Truly, The Commuter' gained new meaning when I had to go back to London and commute daily a while back. I don't think I ever quite cried at 8am on a packed Central Line tube, but I've sure come close (that's a lie, I've cried on the tube plenty of times). Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) We cover a lot on the episode. I was looking forward to chatting about Jason's relationship with skateboarding and how that affected his trajectory, I obviously wanted to talk about music, but we also touch on mental health, marketing, our relationship with social media, finding balance and everything in between. I really hope you enjoy this one. Thanks Jason. Jason Lytle is playing some really special Grandaddy live stream shows in April and I couldn't be more excited. Check out more info here and see ya there! - https://www.momenthouse.com/grandaddy Check out Jason Lytle : http://jasonlytle.com Check out Grandaddy : https://www.grandaddymusic.com Follow Jason on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonlytle Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonlytle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonlytle Follow Grandaddy on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandaddymusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/teenbottlerock Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grandaddymusic Check out the beautiful covers that Jason released in January: http://dangerbirdrecords.com/releases/2020s-over-covers If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 Catch you next week! Support the show

I chat to punk rocker, author, public speaker, yoga teacher, family man and absolute legend; Miguel Chen! Miguel is bassist for Teenage Bottle Rocket, author of the wonderful books "I Wanna Be Well" & "The Death Of You"; as well as owner of a Yoga Studio & Yoga For Punks. All of those are subjects I wanted to know more about, not to mention Teenage Bottlerocket were a band that kept me motivated during my days homeless in London. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) It was a complete joy getting to talk with Miguel and it left me encouraged for the weeks going forward, something I imagine we all definitely need right now. Make sure to check out the upcoming Teenage Bottlerocket live stream, it's gonna be good! Let me know what you thought of the episode and check out all the links to Miguels stuff below! Miguel Chen's website: https://miguelchen.com Teenage Bottlerocket: http://teenagebottlerocket.com Buy tickets to the Teenage Bottlerocket live stream: https://biggerthankiss.com Follow Miguel on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miggy_chen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/miggy_chen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/10213729009046696 Follow Teenage Bottlerocket on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teenagebottlerocket/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/teenbottlerock Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teenagebottlerocketofficial/ Buy Miguel's book "I Wanna Be Well" - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1614293910/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Buy Miguel's book "The Death Of You" - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1614295743/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 Catch you next week! Support the show

BONUS EPISODE!! I chat to my good friend Lewis Reynolds who played bass for Meet Me In St. Louis. They've also played in bands Colour, EXES (formerly Tropics), Bookhouse, Real Adventures and their latest, absolute banger of a project; Park Rager (I hope I didn't miss any). Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) We obviously cover their time with all the different projects, which is why this episode is a tad lengthy, but we also talk about their work as a frontline postal worker, the importance of unions, getting diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arteritis, coming out as non-binary, our love of the album Alopecia by WHY?, attitude towards social media, treating people with kindness and so, so much more. It was an absolute pleasure finally getting Lewis on the show and I can't wait to watch them live with Park Rager as soon as it's safe to do so. If you enjoy this episode definitely go check out the one we did with Kevin Douch from Big Scary Monsters too!! Check out all the links to their music below yo!! Park Rager - Popular Punk : https://parkrager.bandcamp.com/releases Follow Park Rager on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkragerband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkrager/ Listen to Meet Me In St. Louis: https://open.spotify.com/artist/507WKf85fzZkH5W2c61m10?si=bPCIaPvvSTWgWY7nuwc5jQ Listen to Colour: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v3s3UWR9gxbG1roBfviHq?si=VtpyMbHaRKuQH5Qn-Opn5A Listen to EXES (Tropics): https://bandofexes.bandcamp.com/releases?fbclid=IwAR1sDe0fakrmnIuFXvvmw9WaftQojGeeoKwJtlCoVzTloqdzdOABuuNmvdM Listen to Bookhouse: https://bookhousemusic.bandcamp.com Listen to Real Adventures: https://realadventures.bandcamp.com If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 Catch you next week! Support the show

On this episode I chat to Jimmy Stadt from Polar Bear Club & now a new band called Shy Tooth. This conversation means a whole lot to me, PBC were a band that inspired and captivated me like few others and I was incredibly gutted when they chose to call it a day. If you'd have told me 10 years ago I'd be chatting to Jimmy about films, music and marketing ... I'd have probably pooped my pants and been too anxious to even consider to idea. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) Shy Tooth have a new record coming out called 'Ultrasuede' and I couldn't be more excited!!! The single they've already released from it; 'Too Kind', is an absolute banger; as is the EP 'wavelengths' they released last year. Composed of members of Polar Bear Club, Marathon, Coming Down, Like Wolves and Green Dreams, you know you have to be excited. On the show Jimmy describes it like a super amped up Elvis Costello and I'm not going to argue with that, all I know is, it's bloody gorgeous and I wan't more. We also talk a bunch about films and the film club noYOUgo which Jimmy set up. I've joined but haven't had the pleasure to get involved yet (podcast duties and stuff). Links underneath if you're into the idea as much as I am!! It was an absolute pleasure getting to chat to Jimmy and I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity. I'm also incredibly excited to see what's in store for Shy Tooth!! Let me know what you think of the chat and hit the links below!!! Shy Tooth - 'Ultrasuede' preorders: https://dadstacherecords.com/store/shy-tooth-ultrasuede New Shy Tooth single - Too Kind: https://spoti.fi/2NWuC8u noYOUgo Online Movie Club - https://discord.com/invite/nZrxMKuZME Follow Jimmy on - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmypbc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JIMMYPBC If you haven't checked out Polar Bear Club ... what are you waiting for? https://open.spotify.com/artist/1p6hpm6uzCPHdSfrzQwnQA?si=_PsfNdY2QamaCc-MSgkSHQ Enjoy this episode, check out the Stouries podcast Jimmy was on recently, the whole show is rad: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stouries-an-all-access-podcast/id1546621418 If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 Catch you next week! Support the show

Decided to drop a bonus episode! Don't get used to it, or maybe do, who knows? I have a rad chat with Joe Booley from Beth Shalom Records. They've been a big part of the UK DIY music scene for the last few years, releasing albums from the likes of itouldyouiwouldeatyou, LASTELLE, PETSEMATARY, Bryony Williams and more. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) I was super interested in hearing how they've managed to expand, cater for vinyl, get distribution, manage expectations and everything in between. Real good chat with someone working hard for the UK music scene. Really hope you enjoy it and make sure to check them out! Check out Beth Shalom Records here: https://bethshalomrecords.com Follow them on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethshalomrecords Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethshalomrecs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethshalomrecords/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHOn8ekZ7psWRRQFgn9stOg If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 Catch you next week! Support the show

On this episode I chat to Dan Palmer, lead guitarist for Zebrahead, Death By Stereo, Fear No Empire, a bunch of cover bands aaaaannnd he's also a sessions musician. Basically Dan loves to play music and this episode is all about his attitude and passion towards what he does. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) Zebrahead have been a band I listened to a lot growing up. I'm pretty sure they got on my radar in 2007 when I caught them at the Bournemouth B.I.C.. and as far as I know Dan didn't start playing with them for a few years still. There a band that I always associate with fun times, they never took themselves too seriously and they were a guaranteed good time at festivals. It was also around this time that I also become a fan of Death By Stereo though, I remember them playing at the Bournemouth Opera House and finding people on MySpace to go watch them with. So, by the time Dan joined Zebrahead I was pretty familiar with both bands and really into the fact that Dan was juggling two bands that toured heavily; not to mentioned sounded pretty different to each other. It was an absolute pleasure getting to chat to him all these years later and getting to pick his brain. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Follow Dan on - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danbystereo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Danbystereo Check out Zebrahead here: http://www.zebrahead.com Follow Zebrahead on - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zebraheadofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zebrahead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zebrahead YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebizman22 Check out Death By Stereo - https://deathbystereo.bandcamp.com Follow Death By Stereo on - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deathbystereoband/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/skullandbolts Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/deathbystereo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DeathByStereoband Follow Dan's new band Fear No Empire on - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearnoempire/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FearNoEmpire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FearNoEmpire YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWcTf5Sk32EY1E-vzBTifQ If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 Catch you next week! Support the show

Loved having this conversation with Shane Brady; actor, magician and complete legend, who's been in a bunch of my favourite films including The Endless, Spring, Doctor Sleep & Synchronic. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) I initially stumbled across Shane's name repeatedly through powerhouse indie directors Aaron Moorhead & Justin Benson's incredible filmography. I'm a massive fan of their films and kept seeing Shane's name pop up, playing incredibly memorable characters that really stuck with me. I knew I was looking forward to hearing about his career, but I wasn't expecting to have such a great time chatting. He's a super charming, funny and smart guy who's got an incredibly positive and infectious energy. Ever wondered what the difference is between working on an indie film & a major blockbuster? Covered it! Rabbits, hats and Stephen King? There's a story about that too. Prosthetics that never get used, broken necks, magic, it's all in there. Hearing about his experiences working on set of some of my favourite movies was amazing and I really hope you enjoy them as much as I did. Check out Shane Brady here: http://www.shanebradyactor.com Check out his IMDB here: https://imdb.to/3bc94fW Follow Luke on - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanebradyactor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shane-Brady-470370842978252/ Some trailers for films you need to watch: Spring - https://youtu.be/668ZdEbXlPY The Endless - https://youtu.be/reMwL8uYXps Doctor Sleep - https://youtu.be/BOzFZxB-8cw Synchronic - https://youtu.be/6mleqGalELY Check out Comedy For A Cause: https://comedyforacause.net We also talk about Resolution (but Shane's not in it sadly) - https://youtu.be/6-5uBCIA94c Sadly, I didn't have time to chat about the TV show Ballers with him (maybe a part 2???) but you should check that out too: https://youtu.be/wfi5Yv9FgCw Keep your eye's peeled on: King Knight - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11252460/ Moon Knight - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10234724/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 Catch you next week! Support the show

This week I chat to Luke Henery, absolute legend, incredible photographer and bassist for the Brisbane based Alt Rock/Punk band Violent Soho. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) I stumbled across Violent Soho years ago whilst trying to find the UK Punk band 'WACO' on Spotify and finding Violent Soho's album of the same name. I was an instant fan of their hard hitting songs which somehow reminded me of a Punk Rock Buck Roger era Feeder; mixed in with 90's grunge and feel good anthemic singalongs. I've followed the bands output for the last few years and have been rewarded with banger after banger, this includes their 2020 release 'Everything is A-OK', which is HUGE and deserves to be heard in live venues as soon as Covid allows. Along the way I also become a bug fan of Luke's photography, so as you can imagine we had a lot to talk about. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Check out Luke's photography here: http://lukehenery.com Check out Violent Soho here: https://violentsoho.com Follow Luke on - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luke_henery/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lukeheneryphoto/ Follow Violent Soho on - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violentsoho4122/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/violentsoho Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/violentsoho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPNrO68wmTklz_ATyjNc9Gg If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 Catch you next week! Support the show

This week on the podcast I chat to Ben Hopkinson, Co-Founder of Hop King, the worlds first beer & skateboarding brand! Not only do they make beer that's simple and easy drinking, they also make merch & release great content, as well as have a UK skate team and an indoor skatepark/bar in London called Hop Kingdom. I was obviously stoked to chat to Ben about what he's been up! We talk about keeping things simple, learning from your mistakes, opening an indoor bar & skatepark, having a DIY ethos and lots, lots more! Definitely a brand to support and keep your eyes on! I expect big things to come and I'm super thankful to Ben for coming on the show! Find out more about Hop King here: https://hopking.org Follow Hop King on - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbfRm6cxLEqPhXauHXJrIuw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HopKingUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hop_king If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 Catch you next week! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) Support the show

This weeks conversation is with the wonderful Paul Jones, Owner and Managing Director of Cloudwater Brew Co. I can't even begin to tell you how much of their beer I have drank and how much of a fan I am, both of the brand and of Paul as a person. Cloudwater are Manchester based craft beer brewery who constantly stay ahead of the curve not only with beer but also with their ethics in the workplace and their attitude towards social issues. Did I mention I'm a huge fan? On the episode we talk about Paul's wonderful attitude towards change, his perspective on dealing with 2020, the Wayfinder project, his love of beer and people, what lies ahead for Cloudwater and so much more. I really hope you find it as encouraging and enjoyable as I did. Find out more about Cloudwater Brew Co here: https://cloudwaterbrew.co Follow Cloudwater on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/cloudwaterbrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cloudwaterbrew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloudwaterbrew/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmtOeOGVQLzy8cCYSoeuwSw Follow Paul Jones on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloudwaterPaul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloudwaterpaul/ Find out more about the Wayfinder project here: https://cloudwaterbrew.co/blog/2020/8/21/cloudwater-wayfinder If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 Catch you next week! Support the show

This weeks conversation is with Kevin Douch, Owner of UK Record Label 'Big Scary Monsters' who have provided me with so many records over the past few years it's hard to know where to start. They have been a bench mark for the UK music scene for the past 20 years and consistently collaborate with incredible artists. Having worked with legends such as Vinnie Caruana, Laura Jane Grace, Kevin Devine and La Dispute to name a few; not to mention my personal UK faves Nervus and Cultdreams, I knew this was going to be a good conversation! Find out more about Big Scary Monsters here: https://bsmrocks.com Follow Big Scary Monsters on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/bsmrocks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigscarymonsters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsmrocks/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwbrgMMaWPVCM7YUzrZREg?user=bsmrocks Support indie music, buy merch, help artists, if you're listening to this episode you probably know the deal! Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Catch you next week! Support the show

This weeks conversation is with Irish rapper and absolute legend JYellowL! He's been smashing it with his hard work and positive attitude, featuring on the Fifa 20 soundtrack and recently being nominated for Irish Album Of The Year in the Choice Music Prize. His 2020 release conveniently called 2020 DIvision is an absolute banger filled with smart lyricism, catchy beats and important messages and you best go give it a listen! We talk about his outlook on life, his new record label, the Black Lives Matter Movement in Ireland, feeling proud of his Nigerian descent, representing the Irish rap scene and everything in between! Find out more about JYellowL here: https://www.jyellowl.com Buy his merch here: https://jyellowl.bandcamp.com Listen to the new Album here: https://idol.lnk.to/2020DIvisionIG Watch the video for 'Mademoiselle' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4ayWmXSzPY Follow JYellowL on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealJyellowL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JyellowL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jyellowl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE6Qmc0MuAFSraGYJ40N8iQ Here are some incredibly helpful links regarding Black Lives Matter: https://linktr.ee/blacklivesmatter Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Catch you next week! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) Support the show

Soooo, yeah, it's been a while. Life got a bit hectic there, but I'm back and I have an episode that I guarantee will make it up to you. Just before I lost all sense of time and was consumed with working for others/paying off bills, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Dan Le Sac. Honestly, that's huge for 31 year old me, but even bigger for me at 17 years old, standing awestruck at Mr Kypps in Poole having my mind completely blown by Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip. Weird thing is, I never even finished editing the episode, it got left on an old computer along with every other project I was working on at the time. Fast forward 8 or so months and you can find me frantically going through old hard drives, opening every single badly named file I can find to try and finally finish off the 10 - 12 projects I was juggling before diving head-on into full-time employment. P.S. I'm currently taking on new projects again, so if you think we should work on something together hit me up! Regardless to say, number one on my agenda was editing this episode; and it's honestly the best choice I made! The conversation is just as relevant as the day we recorded it, that I kind of expected as the whole point of the podcast is to create evergreen content, what I really didn't expect was to find it such a needed encouragement boost, I honestly can't wait for you to hear it! Find out more about Dan Le Sac here: http://www.danlesac.co.uk Listen to Dan Le Sac here: https://danlesac.bandcamp.com Listen To Dan Le Sac's Podcast Falling Forward: https://apple.co/3ch4c8Z Watch Dan Le Sac on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/danlesac Follow Dan Le Sac on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/danlesac Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danlesac.official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danlesac/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Looking to set up your own Podcast? Feel free to get in touch with any questions, but I'd recommend using Buzzsprout as it makes everything super smooth and easy, they have great advice, super easy user interface and have been keeping my podcast going easily!! You can use this link and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, plus it helps support our show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=201557 If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Catch you next week! Support the show

Wonderful start to Season 4 sharing this great conversation I had with Angel Laws; Award Winning Community Manager for TrustedHousesitters. For the past year, my partner and I have been travelling the UK; virtually rent free, whilst looking after the most adorable pets. We do this using TrustedHousesitters and have been having an absolute blast, so it obviously seemed like a perfect chance to catch up with them on the podcast. I chat to Angela about the brands expansion and ethos, how she got started with them, why pet sitting is so wonderful and what people can expect from the service. I really hope you enjoy the conversation and hopefully some of you can find a new and exiting way to travel whilst helping lovely pets around the world! If you have any questions what so ever, feel free to send me an email, comment or DM. Find out more about TrustedHousesitters here: https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/refer/RAF246299 You get 25% off with this code too: RAF246299 Follow Angela on Twitter: https://twitter.com/trustedangela Follow TrustedHousesitters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/housesitting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trustedhousesitter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrustedHousesitters/ This episode is sponsored by Nexstand EU. www.nexstand.eu As listeners of the podcast you get a nice and tidy 10% discount using code: Kitschinc10 NEXSTAND has been engineered to be one of the most highly adjustable and portable laptop stand on the market, we've been using their products whilst travelling for over 6 months and they have definitely helped my posture whilst working which in turn helps productivity! You can check out their products here: www.nexstand.eu. If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Catch you next time! Support the show

We've hit Episode 30 and to celebrate I had the massive privilege of chatting to Nigel House, Co-Owner of Rough Trade! Rough Trade is a legendary group of independent record shops with headquarters in London. At various times there were also shops in San Francisco, Tokyo and Paris. In 2007 Rough Trade opened a gorgeous shop/cafe in Brick Lane called "Rough Trade East", located in the former Truman's Brewery. I really love these guys, when I first moved into London I would head in religiously and spend money I should really have saved more paying rent. Over the years they have put on incredible events & gigs, helped build a thriving music culture and always stayed ahead of the game. I was incredibly excited to chat with Nigel and I learnt so much from the conversation! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Learn more about Rough Trade here: https://www.roughtrade.com Follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/RoughTrade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RoughTrade/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/roughtradestores This episode is sponsored by Nexstand EU. www.nexstand.eu As listeners of the podcast you get a nice and tidy 10% discount using code: Kitschinc10 NEXSTAND has been engineered to be one of the most highly adjustable and portable laptop stand on the market, we've been using their products whilst travelling for over 6 months and they have definitely helped my posture whilst working which in turn helps productivity! You can check out their products here: www.nexstand.eu. If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Catch you next time! Support the show