

The Power/Less Podcast
Brandon Durden
The Power/Less podcast is going to take a unique perspective in look at music, world issues, and how they intersect.
Join me as I speak to musicians, producers, political advocates, commentators, and much more as we talk about a variety of topics in all things both within music, politics, and how they may influence each other.
Join me as I speak to musicians, producers, political advocates, commentators, and much more as we talk about a variety of topics in all things both within music, politics, and how they may influence each other.
Episodes
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Dec 26, 2022 • 1h 11min
Episode 06- Nick Sintos, The Flips
Welcome to the Power/Less Podcast!
In this episode I chat with Nick Sintos, frontman and songwriter for Chicago based band, The Flips.
We talk about Nick's start in music and its ranges from concert band as child, to comedy music, to what influenced Nick to start writing the music he does now with his band. The Flips are an absolutley UNDERRATED band and if you're a fan of any realm of guitar driven music, I think you'll find it's for you. Also, we have a snippet of an UNRELEASED song at the end of the conversation, so make sure to listen until the end!
Follow The Flips at: hiweretheflips.com
instagram: @theflips
follow the podcast- Instagram, twitter, and facebook: @thepowerlesspod
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Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 35min
Episode 05- Mac (goodpoliticguy), Political Commentator
Welcome to the next episode of The Power/Less Podcast!
In this episode I chat with Mac (@goodpoliticguy), and independent left-wing political commentator whose content covers an expansive scope of topics both on The United States and international issues and current events. Mac and I chat about what got him into politics, the role that mainstream media plays in shaping public discourse, the Biden presidency, the black lives matter protests, and so much more. It was great to chat with Mac and I hope you enjoy the episode.
Follow Mac on twitter and youtube: @goodpoliticguy
Follow the podcast on twitter and instagram: @thepowerlesspod
Links to streaming platforms here: linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

Dec 12, 2022 • 1h 36min
Episode 04- Josh Wildhorn, Designer Disguise
Welcome to the fourth episode of the Power/Less Podcast!
In this episode, I talk with Josh Wildhorn, one of the guitarists, songwriters, and the producer of his multi genre band, Designer Disguise. We talk about their upcoming debut album ELSEWAER, and the full sci fi concept behind it. Josh and I also discuss everything about his journey from Taiwan to France and then to the United States, his first tours as a merch person for another band, playing in his former band Dragged Under, and so much more. It was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Find Josh and Designer Disguise at:
joshwildhorn.com
DesignerDisguise.com
Enjoy the podcast? Follow us on twitter and instagram @thepowerlesspod
Email: thepowerlesspod@gmail.com

Dec 5, 2022 • 1h 20min
Episode 3- Matt Burridge, pulses.
Welcome to the Power/Less Podcast!
In this episode I talk to Matt Burridge, one of the guitarists and vocalists in the band pulses. out of Virginia. We talk about their latest two singles, XO (Sold Out) and RUN THE GHOULS, which just came out on December 2nd. Matt talks about how their newest two songs are drastically different from each other, which makes a lot of sense. Pulses. is a band that pulls from a lot of different influences, from emo and post hardcore elements to funk, hip hop, and pop. If you're into any of the genres listed, be sure to check out the newest song from pulses. and keep an eye out for a new album next year.
pulsesva.com
social media: @pulsesva
RUN THE GHOULS, new single out now.
linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod
twitter and IG: @ThePowerlessPod

Nov 20, 2022 • 1h 24min
Episode 1- Alec Hawkins, Wholeheart
Welcome to the Power/Less Podcast!
The first episode is a conversation with Alec Hawkins of Wholeheart, a metal band out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The band has recently released their new EP, "Dreams That Die With You," out on all streaming platforms. Alec and I have a great conversation on the recording process, his start in listening and writing alternative music, and the ups and downs of attempting to breakthrough as new band in the modern era of music and media consumption.
Listen to "Dreams That Die With You" on Spotify here
Instagram and twitter: Wholeheart_US
Want to follow the podcast? go to @thepowerlesspod on instagram and twitter
Contact: thepowerlesspod@gmail.com