Prada Pod

Our most anticipated episode! Bass boys edition! We welcome on Andy to talk some big news, as well as offer fans an introduction to our delightful pal Mason. Talk of Skyline chili and Renaissance fairs. All quality as always - enjoy! Sibylle Baier - Colour Green Tyler Childers - Long Violent History

Coming back from a summer break we welcome WCAR's Dave Stephens to the podcast! We talk work and keeping busy since the band's tour sent us all home. A most delightful fella and it was wonderful catching up!

We've known Tanner since opening for Chiodos back in 2007. We discuss Tanner's gigging with In Flames and tenacious drive to tech and play drums. On Warped 2009 Tanner filled in with Underoath, which was a fun story to revisit, too. Always a blast to catch up with Tawnski!All tips and donations are appreciated as we now take a summer vacation from the Prada Pod:Paypal - [email protected] - PradaPodMETZIDLES

Legends! Husband/wife booking agent/manager duo join us. We talk about New Jersey, our time flying around Alaska with Dave Shapiro, and Sound Talent Group's current workings in offering live streams of band performances. Lastly - what we can all actively do to support the music industry (artists and venues alike) during these times.JandekCaspar Brotzmann MassakerProtomartyrinstagram.com/nito_liveinstagram.com/nivassoc

Tyler of Gideon joins us for episode twenty-nine! We go back over some stories from our short, but very close relationship. Maybe too close, if one was to ask Gideon.Wye OakSUMACDonna Missal

The world's biggest Chase Rice fan - Dustin DeRosier. Our longtime pal, former tour manager, comes on to discuss juggalos and the trials of answering to a not so responsible, mature TDWP. Juiciest stories yet, hands down.NumenoreanImperial TriumphantShiner

Dog has been managing the band for nearly four years now: while we discuss a little bit of touring logistics and finances, we mostly discuss food (specifically Dog's rankings of fast food).Primitive ManFlock of DimesWye OakHumSuperheavenCoriky

Tune in to catch up with our A&R at Solid State Records, Adam Skatula! A lovely fella and a wonderful, energetic conversation. Great momentum as we discuss releasing music within the pandemic, label input to a band's work, and the inevitable changes that occur within the business. Plus much more! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!I Know This Much Is TrueFACSAudiotreeThouCorikyGloamBlack Fucking CancerImperial TriumphantKvelertakDoomriders

Sacha has been building guitars for Kyle since he joined the band and has completely blown up in the boutique world. We get to know Sacha a little better and recount what he's been up to and what the future of Dunable Guitars looks like.Imperial Triumphant - AlphavilleBlut Aus NordHenry Saiz

Bobby has been a splendid friend of Kyle and Mike's for a long while. He plays bass in the fantastic three piece called Cloakroom and is now releasing music under his video production entity called Documa (he was also a part of the fantastic post hardcore/screamo outfit Native). Visit the links noted below to check it out! We catch up and discuss creativity and making a different style of music than what one is familiar with.From the BurghRun the Jewels 4Fuzzrocious HeliotropicYour DemiseHilbishMarshall SC20HBig Business - The Beast You AreJohn Faheyinstagram.com/documavision/documa.bandcamp.com/releasesTortoiseBrokebackTime WellFurther OutKidcrash - Snacks

We love gear. We love Fuzzrocious Pedals. We've got to be good buddies with Ryan, who's family created the company: it was awesome catching up, talking about effects pedals, NAMM, and the camaraderie involved in the pedal industry. Any gear junkie will thoroughly enjoy hearing from Ryan.Cornel WestFrancois J. Bonnet & Stephen O/Malley - CyleneCloak/Dagger - Lost ArtYob - Our Raw HeartDeerhoof - Future Teenage Cave Artists

In the words of Jon - "I'm back." Our keyboard player/producer/songwriter joined us for the entirety of the episode to knock out our extensive backup of questions in the Prada Pod email: we also discuss what music releases are going to look like come late 2020 and moving forward.Kidcrash - SnacksV60 / Kalita WaveProletariatEthiopia YirgacheffeColombia YacuanquerBonavitaNeural

We got to catch up with our friend Sammi, managing editor at Revolver, to discuss media as well as how things are looking out in New York (really interesting conversation regarding artists experiencing identity crises with the present pandemic, too). Plus dogs and hockey. The usual rambling!Bobby Markos - DocumaCommonwildXioma - ImagesKidcrash - SnacksPerson to PersonUmbra Vitae@quaranttimes

After touring Europe at the end of 2019 Stray From the Path became a best friend band of TDWP. It was a real joy to catch up with two of the fellas and hear what's been going on. Can't wait to play shows together again sooner than later!Jaye JayleYoung WidowsCloakroomBahrootGojiraShellacBig BlackReverend GuitarsProtomartyr

Since TDWP's collaborative coffee with Metric Coffee a few years ago, we've remained close with co-owner Xavier Alexander. For this episode we wanted to talk a little bit about Xavier's start in coffee, his love of travel/sourcing, and how things are coming along for Metric during the pandemic. Catch up on the podcast and then head over to their site to snag some of the most delicious coffee available!Mrs PissDrain - California CursedPublicanMetricCoffee.comColombia Nelson Chavez (Yacuanquer)

Once we finished recording, Luke said, “It takes two of us to get anything done.” The Sedmak brothers have a long history with the guys: a set of friends around since day one (when their band headlined TDWP’s first show). We talked about inspiration for the different layouts and designs that the brothers have completed for the band, alongside when Luke filled in on guitar for a weekend, etc etc.Mason NagyKugescreamerDean Costello AudioCowspiracy: The Sustainability SecretZombies Ate My NeighborsTraditionaMute NeighborShinerDevil's DenCloak/DaggerMisery SignalsSlice Paper WristsZaoSons of NeroRemembering NeverChad MillerPlanning for BurialThom WasluckIn Memory of WinterCinema 4DMaria Juranic

Anthony has been the band's primary photographer for nearly seven years now and one of our dearest friends. Him and his family were in New Zealand when the pandemic really broke out: Anthony explains getting back to Chicago. Thereafter we discuss our history together and what it takes to be a successful photographer for a band. It was an excellent conversation and we believe any creative could enjoy the episode's [email protected] the Archetype - Terminate Damnationgetagoodcamera.comanthonybarlich.com

What we're calling our most insightful episode - Sonny (mixer/engineer/producer) joins the guys to share some laughs and revisit April of last year when The Act was recorded. We mention inspiration and the methods utilized to make the album. First the boys start digging into listener-submitted questions emailed in. Plenty of dog barks left in as [email protected] ManSunn O)))Eroding WindsTiltEmma Ruth Rundle

Now that the fellas have an email address, answering fan questions is easier than ever! Feel free to submit inquiries and PayPal tips (no longer Venmo). Meanwhile Cozi discusses shooting shows and how she's been keeping busy. Plus... more honkeytonk [email protected] the FlaskSouth of the CityYukio MishimaVladimir NabakovPninNardwuarThe EvensCorikycozicophoto.darkroom.techCurrents

Silverstein brought TDWP out in 2006 and the good times have only stacked up further in the fourteen years since. Billy and Paul Marc are wonderful friends: refined gentlemen of the utmost standard. The Steins discuss pandemic-related touring mishaps since releasing their new album, A Beautiful Place to Drown. Before sharing laughs for an hour plus, Kyle, Jeremy, and Mike discuss catering mishaps and Fiona Apple's new record. Also included is Paul Fisher's guest vocal recording on Wapakalypse, as mentioned in episode twelve.Additional mentions:Animal CollectiveBroken Social ScenetUnE-yArDsEmily HainesKurt VileOranssi Pazuzu