

100 Words Or Less: The Podcast
Ray Harkins
Host Ray Harkins dives deep with creators of independent culture from musicians, artists and other interesting people to find out what inspires them, how they came to be and many other unexpected places.
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Sep 22, 2021 • 1h 6min
Kevin Kiley from Lurk
Hell yes, kick back and chill out with your new favorite punk band, Lurk! Kevin Kiley is the vocalist of Lurk from Chicago who is a real cool dude and we had a cool conversation. If you are sensing a theme here, you get it. We discuss his life in figuring out how to be in a "real band", his life working on the railways (no joke) and the Chicago music scene. Come hang out and be....well, cool. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 10min
Walter Schreifels from Quicksand/Rival Schools
Uncle Wally! I am incredibly thrilled to have everyone's favorite hardcore hero, Walter Schreifels from Quicksand/Rival Schools and so much more, on the podcast. We dive right into it with crazy stories from the major label days of Quicksand, being a "zen" dude, straight edge and longevity in music. It's reflective, fun and informative! Let's start today! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 8, 2021 • 1h 14min
Ryan Savitski from One Step Closer
9 years of punk/hardcore/DIY celebration and I couldn't be more happy to continue on this journey with one of my favorite hardcore bands around right now, One Step Closer. Ryan sings for them and I had to punish him about my undying love for OSC, the PA hardcore scene, skateboarding and being a "serious" band. It's been an incredible journey and love to keep bringing these conversations to you! Cheers! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 1, 2021 • 1h 10min
Erik Ratensperger from Jeromes Dream
All hail Jeromes Dream! The kings of OG screamo have been back in action since 2019 and now are collecting all of their older material for a deluxe re-release on Iodine Recordings so in turn, I had to have my old friend and drummer of the band on the show. Erik reminisces about being in the early days of the early 2000's screamo scene, existing as a band today and the ties that bind the DIY community. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 25, 2021 • 1h 2min
Justin Fornof from Wristmeetrazor
We have a treat for all of you skram-heads out there (just joking, I can't stand that term), Justin Fornof from Wristmeetrazor is on the podcast! We discuss the bands unconventional origins (none of them live in the same area), the Las Vegas hardcore scene and being a "scene" band. It's well worth your time so pull up a chair and hang out with us. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 18, 2021 • 1h 11min
Gentry Densley from Iceburn
We take a deep dive today into Salt Lake City and specifically with my new friend, Gentry Densley. He plays in a band called Iceburn (and many more) and is a staple in the SLC heavy music scene and I couldn't have been more excited to pick his brain about the band and scene in general. We also discuss Iceburn's tour with The Offspring (yep, that happened) as well as his continual quest to push boundaries within heavy music. He's a warm hearted dude and love to bring this chat to you all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 11, 2021 • 1h 4min
Colin H. van Eeckhout from Amenra
Belgian Hardcore represent! I have Colin H. van Eeckhout from Amenra (who are much more than a hardcore band mind you) on the podcast today to talk about so many things including the longevity of the band (over 20 years!), transitioning into being a "full time" band and of course, the Belgian hardcore scene and him getting into heavy music. I just got into the band and feel dumb for not checking them out sooner, but I am glad I did. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 4, 2021 • 1h 5min
Adam D from Times of Grace and Killswitch Engage
Everyone's favorite class clown of metal, Adam D is on the pod this week! He's an incredibly prolific musician playing guitar in Killswitch Engage and Times of Grace and a producer of many of your favorite records. We dig in deep to his first band, Aftershock, his life in and around the Massachusetts hardcore scene as well as his sense of humor. Good times were had by all and hope you enjoy this episode! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 28, 2021 • 1h 18min
Matt Caughthran from The Bronx
Oh hell yes, Matt from The Bronx/Mariachi El Bronx is hanging with me on the podcast today. We get into it by discussing his life growing up in Los Angeles, how important 90's punk was to him as he started to develop his own music tastes and the insane times that he experienced when The Bronx was in the middle of a major label bidding war at the start of the band. Check it out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 21, 2021 • 1h 11min
Joe Mulherin from Nothing, Nowhere
The man who invented "emo rap" is on the show today, Joe Mulherin from Nothing, Nowhere! Obviously I am poking fun a bit at the hyperbole there but this chat was spectacular. Joe is a real ass dude that has a lot of experience within the punk/hardcore subculture, is vegan and straight edge which maybe from the surface...you wouldn't pick up on. We had a lively discussion about all of those things and more. Dive in and enjoy this discussion! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.