The universe wanted this Bonus Episode with Chad Peck of Kestrels to happen. A fuzzy, reverb-drenched power-pop band from Halifax, Nova Scotia who excel at crafting huge-sounding songs with big hooks and ripping riffs, Kestrels came to us out of the ether of Twitter and was as patient as an angel. Now we are good pals with Chad, who teaches high school English by day and rocks out by night.

From organic farm to major music label, Jeff Gorman and Jake Cochran of Illiterate Light mix soaring indie rock and swirling psychedelia with a splash of atmospheric folk. Gorman simultaneously plays guitar with his hands and synth bass with his feet, while Cochran plays a standup drum kit. A fair episode for the welcomed warm days of approaching summer, we played some games, talked about dumpster diving, and just had a blast connecting with them, so listen up!

Fresh off his absolutely fantastic new album, Frank Turner sat down with us to discuss wild stuff, like baseball (you're gonna want to hear his baseball story!) poetry, switchblade combs, and much more. Simply put, we can't believe we got to bother Frank Turner...again. He is so damn nice and we are so damn lucky.

From rocking out at Warped Tour with his band Fluf, to designing for Obama and Facebook, Josh Higgins is a freaking renaissance man who has connections throughout graphic design, politics and musical history. And now we have him on the pod, talking rolled up bologna, skateboarding, road rage, and more.

On this badass BONUS EPISODE, we talk with Joseph Bern from the New Jersey storytelling punk band Old Currents! This episode was recorded just days before Slapgate, so us discussing Will Smith as a safe bet is hilarious. P.S. we hope Joseph's parents listen to this episode!

Nashville & Memphis, TN based S.A.M (Savage After Midnight) are grabbing the cock ring of music stardom, and their frontman, Shi Eubank, is a rocker without a filter. This guy will tell you anything you want to know and he’s not afraid to own his past, his present and take charge of his future. That said, it was fun asking him about Kool-Aid pickles and tampons.

This special episode of Bothering the Band, opens with Ronnie Winter of infamous post hardcore emo-punk band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus singing like a choir of angels before venturing down memory lane to talk about music, MySpace, and more. The full-time dad and part-time rocker describes himself as the annoying sober vegan, but we describe as genre-less and genuine.

A faith-based band that created their own sub-genre of metal, called Beautycore, GFM, which stands for Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh, consists of three sisters from Jacksonville, who are just having a blast and touring, and we were stoked to have them on Bothering the Band.

A Florida-centric rollercoaster through hell, our interview with AJ of We're Wolves is the number 1 episode to listen to while taking a number 2, because we don't hold back on haircuts, Halloween, promises, middle names, Kraken Fest, Ryan Gosling, and so much more that your ass will melt from spicy laughter.A Florida-centric rollercoaster through hell, our interview with AJ of We're Wolves is the number 1 episode to listen to while taking a number 2, because we don't hold back on haircuts, Halloween, promises, middle names, Kraken Fest, Ryan Gosling, and so much more that your ass will melt from spicy laughter.

We sat down with Nigerian American Artist, Spoken Word Poet, Film-Maker, Educator, and fellow podcaster Amanda Eke to talk about the intersection of poetry and music. We also ask silly questions about Mexican food (or lack thereof) in Japan, and other fun stuff. She is the host of The Poet Speaks Podcast, and this episode is a little different, so give it a listen and then check out her podcast, as well.

From open mics and empty bathtubs, this Bonus Episode with Maria Maita-Keppeler and Matthew Zeltzer (and a pug named Frank) of the Portland-based band MAITA was a best-wish-filled creature party. Their sophomore album, "I Just Want To Be Wild For You" just came out Feb 18th on Kill Rock Stars. After listening to this, listen to it, and then tell a friend about Bothering the Band.

From the music to the interview itself, we are definitely under the spell of joy with Bonnie Bloomgarden, frontwoman of the the Los Angeles-based rock 'n' roll band, Death Valley Girls, who answers our silly, earthly questions – about everything from t-shirts to Iggy Pop – all from her cosmic throne in the recording studio.

On this very special episode, we have writer/director Rich Wilkes, who has written some killer films, including Airheads, Glory Daze (which he also directed), XXX (starring Vin Diesel), The Jerky Boys: The Movie, the Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt, and the documentary Punk Like Me. Not only is he our new best friend, but he also flipped the questions back on us and made this interview one for the ages.

Ninja Sex Party is the perfect guest for Bothering the Band: they rock, they are hilarious! They sing songs about dicks and unicorns, and we got to ask them questions about unicorn dicks! Give it up for Dan and Brian of Ninja Sex Party!!!!!

On this episode, we have Night Palace, the ethereal indie pop creation of classically-trained vocalist and songwriter Avery Leigh Draut, who responded to our awkward questions with answers that included Sonic the Hedgehog, car office, street microwaves and hospital valets. Find out what the hell she is talking about and then tell someone you went to high school with.

John Salaway is a musician's musician. He is also our friend, so this interview is a long time coming. The Grammy-considered songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, who has shared stages with Peter Frampton, Ben Folds, Foo Fighters, and more, talked with us about Florida, chain wallets, Groundhog Day, Sean Barna, and using the "John". All from his rocking chair.

This episode with Quinn Christopherson is special for two reasons: it is a Bonus Episode, and it is with our first Alaskan musician! Yep, no matter where you stand politically or culturally, you have to admit Alaskans are people, too, and this Alaskan makes amazing music filled with dazzling storytelling! He got his start after winning the NPR Tiny Desk competition back in 2019 and his debut album will be released this spring.

Aeon Station is the long-awaited solo project from Kevin Whelan—formerly of indie darlings The Wrens—whom, because he has a new album (Observatory) and a new path, we bothered about a bunch of new shit, including new mornings, New Jersey highways, New Year's resolutions, and more.

Our younger selves would be flipping out over this week's guest, Chris Ballew, the former frontman of 90's multi-platinum rock band The Presidents of the United States of America. Our old selves are flipping out about how nice and funny he is in real life. You have to listen to us discuss parenting, pants, peaches, and President Bear.

Mirour Mirour on the pod, who was one of the most fun Bothering the Band interviews of them all? The husband and wife duo of the Christian indie band Mirours, that's who! And who are so darn nice. We talk about what it's like making and playing music with your spouse, who cleans the bathroom, who does the dishes, and broken coffee mugs, and much more in this magical episode.

Our awesome producer, Abby, saw Seán Barna open up for Counting Crows in Boston last year, and made it a mission to bother the intense and empathetic songwriter. On the cusp of releasing his second full-length record, An Evening at Macri Park, Seán Barna has become a defining voice in the art of queer storytelling. Here, he tells tales of his experiences living in NYC, Los Angeles, D.C., and now Philadelphia, shining a light on the darker corners of the queer experience, while also laughing about mustaches, erotic deficiencies, trans-continental junk dancing, and eating meals made by Adam Duritz.

Brooke Singer, of New Zealand's French for Rabbits, is the only musician we've heard of who sends handwritten thank-you notes when you buy a record. Fresh off the release of 'The Overflow', her emotionally intelligent music is evocative of land and sea, awash with glistening layers. Just as she makes a concert hall feel like a living room, Singer makes this bonus episode more magical than we anticipated.

We first fought for The Muslims when we heard their track 'Fuck These Fuckin Fascists' and we can't believe we got Ba7Ba7, QADR, and Abu Shea on the pod. Drawing from the influence of the most legendary artists and revolutionaries of our time, they have successfully synthesized the “fuck you” energy of the oppressed into an ass-kicking, head-smashing, fascist-punching sonic experience. This all-queer, Black & Brown punk band emerged onto the U.S. music scene shortly after the inauguration of 45 in 2017, and have been chugging white tears and destroying lives ever since.

We sat down with Andy Valenti and C.J. Johnson (and their manager Claire) of Oh He Dead, the DC-based indie soul band with haunting harmonies to talk bridges, fridges, curfews, cushioned toilet seats, the pronunciation of the word 'Crayon' and much more crazy shit in this wild episode of Bothering the Band, which is the first of season 2!

Designer, Muralist, Rapper, Radio Host, Pugs Atomz is a true Hip Hop renaissance man. His Music and Art have been featured in TV shows, movies, commercials, sporting events and video games. We talk about Chicago, underground 90s Hip Hop, scars, cars, graffiti tagging the moon, and his latest album, Test Drive, which came out in 2021. Our interview with him makes the last episode of Season 1 of Bothering the Band a very special one.

We have a special Christmas Eve Bonus Episode coming down the chimney for ya! MadLeo is a singer-songwriter and actress taking on the music scene with pithy lyrics and bold dark pop production. Despite a few technical glitches in this episode, MadLeo channels her inner extrovert with us to reminisce about basketball, Florida, traveling, and more.

Buick Audra is a Grammy-award-winning musician, writer, and activist living in Nashville. She is the guitarist, primary songwriter and vocalist in the melodic heavy duo, Friendship Commanders. She has a forthcoming full-length album called Conversations with My Other Voice, as well as an accompanying memoir. Not only is her music filled with courage, clarity and fire, but she is hilarious and helped us name the grocery bag in which you keep other grocery bags. FYI, it is now called a Monty.

When we first started this project, Shad was at the top of our list of artists to bother. We can't believe it actually happened! The Canadian alternative hip hop sensation, and host of Netflix's Hip Hop Evolution, is anything but average. Smart, sweet and funny, he definitely lived up to our expectations, answering silly questions about beating Drake in one-on-one, reading poetry, blogging and tweeting, Black Chads, getting recognized on the streets, and so much more.

Our wayward host, Ryan Buynak, was recently on Talking Schmidt, a podcast hosted by Eric Schmidt and Greg Burmeister, in which they interview some of their favorite comedians, artists, and musicians. They were on our podcast and they shared ours on their channel, and now Ryan is on their podcast so we wanted to reflect the gratitude and share theirs on ours. Confused? Just listen and laugh!

We sat down with Tommy Prine, son of the late legendary multi Grammy award-winning artist, John Prine, to talk about how he has crafted his own unique sound over the years. We also talk about dogs, video games, fridge cigs and more. Tommy is delighted to share news that his debut album is finished (not-yet-released) and he is proud to follow his dad’s example of bringing songs and smiles to music fans everywhere.

We bumped into Tyler-Simone Molton and John Renaud of the Atlanta-based band Lesibu Grand (pronounced Less-EE-boo Grand) via Zoom and became fast friends, realizing we share a lot in common. They share stories about dreams, hope, hot glue guns and more. They even invite us to bowl wheels of cheese into bottles of wine with them.

Live from New York City, it's Bothering the Band with Greg Burmeister and Eric Schmidt of the podcast, Talking Schmidt. They join host Ryan Buynak, with whom they have been friends with for a long time, to discuss working for David Letterman, their favorite R Kelly song, their least favorite basketball players, Mick Jagger’s dick or Bruce Springsteen’s butt, Eric's comedy career, Greg's music career, and so much more.

On this very special (and different) episode of Bothering the Band, we have Tom Arnold. Yes, that Tom Arnold. Actor, Comedian, friend of Chris Farley, former Husband of Rosanne, and co-star of Arnold Schwarzenegger. But what you don't know about Tom could fill a freaking warehouse. He is sweet. He is a doting dad. And yes, he is a musician, having grown up playing music in country western bands, and the like. He answers our silly questions, but this episode is so much more than that, and you will have to listen to find out why.

Indie Electro Singer-Songwriter and Ukulelist, the artist known as Boxout creates music that spans multiple genres, combining elements of electronic, hip hop, pop punk and indie music. His nostalgic yet heart-pumping tracks reflect his commitment to an original style while also paying tribute to his musical influences. He is a sweet boy from Chicago who is blowing up, and was nice enough to answer our silly questions, name all seven dwarfs, and help us kick start our TikTok. Listen to his new, sunny, upbeat single “Daylight Runaway,” which is a twist on the cliché breakup song, and then listen to this episode.

Getting to bother Jack O'Neill and Cary Pierce, the "Jack O" and "Pierce" who make up the seminal duo Jackopierce, was a long time coming. Our host was introduced to their tunes in high school from his friend Mark Hill, so this episode is important. Jackopierce are celebrating 30 years of making music that has amassed a loyal following of millions of fans across the globe. They have shared the stage with John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band, Matchbox20, Counting Crows, The Wallflowers, Sheryl Crow, Toad the Wet Sprocket - to name a few. Their new EP, The Dalhattan Project, Vol, which was named so because Jack lives in NYC and Cary lives in Dallas, was released this year and continues the harmonies which have made Jackopierce a totem in the music life of so many, including our wayward host. Aside from all that, this episode is just hilarious, touching on topics such as eating apples, tuxedo shirts, baseball, what it means when someone says next Tuesday, undershirts, white Christmas trees and so much more! Really, these guys should have their own podcast.

Samantha Crain is a Choctaw songwriter, musician, producer, and singer from Shawnee, Oklahoma. Her outstanding music hit our radar when one of her songs was featured in an episode of the new FX/Hulu comedy/drama series Reservation Dogs. Bless her heart, Samantha talked with us about poetry, her favorite kind of tape, and fixing old radios, amongst other things. She even finished the interview in the classic Midwest goodbye of slapping her knees and saying "Welp, I spose!"

We constructed a well-built episode of Bothering the Band with Ben Rogers who has been going places and turning heads with compelling songs and captivating performances for a while. We love his style of music and love his role on the Amazon show, Loudermilk. Listen as we bother him about coffee snobbery, building stuff, the pronunciation of Syrup, lies, and There Will Be Blood.

This is a very coincidental episode of Bothering the Band with Anna Lies and Ryan Kenter of The Vaughns, an indie pop rock band from New Jersey. We happened to catch them on the day a vomit streak ended, and talked about "classic" films, Taylor ham pork rolls, Von Dutch hats, and the time they played an actual gig in the Newark Airport. Get in on the fun like a dancing giant sexy sloth!

What's Dunn is done! We had a ton of fun with Allie Dunn on this BONUS EPISODE of Bothering the Band. The singer/songwriter who was born and raised in NYC, but now lives in Nashville, chatted about ribosomes, having "the talk" with her mom (shoutout to Anna), using loofahs, Chef Boyardee, and making puns with her last name. Her new EP "Good as Gone" is available on all streaming platforms on Oct 15th! Listen to her music and listen to this podcast.

Some fine action on the pod with Tyson McShane and Chris Morin of the awesome band Slow Down Molasses, whose new album Minor Deaths just came out and is damn good. We traverse shifting sonic territories with the fellas and talk about skateboarding, peeing in the shower, the taste of post-punk sunshine, and grammar (their band name does not have a comma in it any longer!).

Kerry Alexander, front-woman for Minneapolis-based indie rock Bad Bad Hats, has a special power of transporting listeners to certain places and times. She does this with music, but she also does this in her episode of Bothering the Band. With an overall lightheartedness and the cadence of a standup comedian, she answers our silly questions about blankets, bad habits, kissing God, keeping butter in the fridge or leaving it out, and people who pronounce Target as Targé. Bad Bad Hats recently released their new album Walkman, and it is damn good, so after listening to this episode and laughing along with Kerry, go listen to that record right away, because it too will take you to good places and times.

We had so much fun bothering Junyor and Moon, the aliens of the band 4 Minutes Later. They dislike third person bios, but they liked us, and their new song "Holding on to Nothing" is a banger! We asked them about the best way to hide a boner, the color of mirrors, and why the hell they put dead birds in the fridge. 4 Minutes Later and their alien-pop music is about to take Earth by storm, and some of you will be able to tell everyone you heard about them on Bothering the Band.

We are positively charged for this episode of Bothering the Band with Danielle Durack, a phenomenal Phoenix-based songwriter, whose most recent album, No Place, drew the attention of Pitchfork, NPR, and us, of course. If you care about indie rock's next generation, Danielle Durack is rapidly solidifying herself as a must-know name, and we got to ask her some super silly questions, like can she name all seven dwarfs, and why isn’t the Phoenix WNBA team called the Phoenix Daughters? Find out her favorite flavor of ice cream, her advice for an old boss, and whether she is sitting next to anything purple in this durable episode of BTB with DD.

It is May Rio's personality and deftness that shine and make this buttery BONUS EPISODE the unexpected journey that it is. On her debut solo album, Easy Bammer, which came out on June 25th, May Rio was inspired in part by time spent touring with Poppies, as well as the year the world went into lockdown. From couch surfing to preferred laundry detergent, we dive deep, even shitting on white bro dudes that wear sombreros on Cinco De Mayo. Although she didn't know who Bridget Fonda was, this was a very fun episode of Bothering the Band.

Brace Yourself for a badass episode of Bothering the Band with FELICITY, a Hard Rock/Pop Punk Band From Orlando, Florida, whose debut album 'Dear Universe' came out over the summer and continues to gobble up a gajillion streams on Spotify. Listen to their music and then listen to us bother them about falling down, bouncing back and forth between more metal-sounding songs and more pop punk songs, and doing drugs at Disney. This was a fun one that hits close to home, because we are also from Orlando, Florida. Publix subs 4-eva!

At Summer's end, we have a very fun and poetic episode for you. MNYS is a LA based writer/producer who started making music when he was very very young. Fast forward to today, he has his first Gold Record as a songwriter/producer, and has worked with Timeflies, Lil Dicky and Allen Ritter (Drake, Travis Scott, Kanye West, Rihanna). He recently released the deeply personal song Night Terrors, and while he is finishing up his latest EP “wish I was better at apologies” which will showcase pop-punk vocals with an electronic twist, he let us bother him about broken mirrors, tattoos, Taking Back Sunday songs, and the worst character on the show Friends. Listen now because this kid is gonna blow up.

We are so happy to be bothering Tré Burt today on the podcast, whose sophomore album You, Yeah, You came out on August 27th. His folky Americana music is right up our alley, and we have big fans of his music for a while. Burt has been, and always will be, a working class musician with a poet’s sensibility. We asked him silly questions about books, John Prine, sleeping in Sacramento, whether a hot dog is a sandwich, and whether or not he would kill baby Hitler given the chance. This episode is brought to you by Baird Farm, and their organic Vermont maple syrup. Enjoy this sweet episode!

Nick Ghanbarian, the bassist for the melodic/moody (with a dash of guitar driven emo) punk band Bayside, has become one of our favorite people. Not only have we been fans of his band forever, but he was nice enough to answer our silly questions. From peeing sitting down to taking a bath in hot Mountain Dew, The Phantom Menace to scoring a hockey goal using a bass guitar as the stick, it was great to get to know him. When he is not on tour with Bayside, Nick roasts delicious coffee with Legal Speed Supply, and has two podcasts, one called Radio Radio which is all about the music he likes, and a Star Wars podcast called Thank the Maker with previous BTB guest William Ryan Key. Filled with sirens and condolences, this episode is definitely a special one.