Best Chris Coffman Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 243: Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music 1:50:17

1h ago1:50:17

1:50:17

Keith sits down with Chuck Ragan to discuss moving to Northern California, parenthood, Chuck's job as a fly fishing guide and instructor and life as a father and husband. We also discuss Hot Water Music, some of the band's history, how the "Live at the Hardback" recording saved the band from their first breakup, life on the road, the circumstances …

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Episode 242: Chris Broach of Braid + Artist Spotlight: Soft No 1:42:16

7d ago1:42:16

1:42:16

Keith sits down with Chris Broach to discuss Chris's history with music, early influences, discovering punk via Minor Threat and skateboarding and the burgeoning emo scene in Chicago in the early to mid 90's. We also discuss how Chris joined Braid during the band's early days, their creative process, their landmark 1998 LP "Frame and Canvas" and th…

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Episode 241: Chris Spencer of Unsane / Human Impact 1:32:03

3h ago1:32:03

1:32:03

Keith sits down with Chris Spencer to discuss growing up in San Francisco, early show going experiences, Chris' intro to the world of punk and witnessing early performances by Flipper, Black Flag and Dead Kennedys, the formation of Unsane, their early shows in NYC, life on the road, Unsane's major labor experience, their banned music video for "Bod…

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Episode 240: Egin Kongoli of Respire 1:42:57

21d ago1:42:57

1:42:57

Egin Kongoli returns to the show and we discuss New Friends DIY, the work they do in Toronto booking shows and helping to develop the local scene and the annual New Friends Fest. We also discuss Respire, their new LP "Hiraeth", the making of the LP, the band's creative process, making the band work with members spread apart geographically, sobriety…

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Episode 239: Sam DiGristine of Full of Hell / Jarhead Fertilizer 1:13:24

8d ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Keith sits down with Sam DiGristine to discuss his history with music, early influences, discovering metal, hardcore and punk, living in Philadelphia, dealing with addiction and getting sober. We also discuss Jarhead Fertilizer, their formation while Sam was still in high school and an early performance that disqualified them from the battle of the…

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Episode 238: Pat Shannon of All Else Failed / Hold Down The Ocean + Artist Spotlight: In Transit 1:51:02

1M ago1:51:02

1:51:02

Pat Shannon returns to the show and we discuss All Else Failed, the release of their 2004 LP "This Never Happened", the band's tour after the release of the record and some mishaps that occurred along the way, their creative process and the initial end of the band. We also discuss the return of All Else Failed, their resurgence after This is Hardco…

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Episode 237: Nic Kuczynski of Frail Body 1:15:04

1M ago1:15:04

1:15:04

Keith sits down with Nic Kuczynski to discuss his work as a production manager, growing up outside of Rockford IL, early musical inspiration including picking up bass after seeing Deep Purple, early bands and the formation of Frail Body. We also discuss the history of Frail Body, their creative process, the mechanics of a 3 piece band, signing with…

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Episode 236: Dustin Coffman of Glassing 1:41:46

2M ago1:41:46

1:41:46

Keith sits down with Dustin Coffman to discuss Dustin's early days in music and early influences, moving to Austin and the formation of Glassing. We also discuss the history of Glassing, their creative process, early tours including one with This Will Destroy You, the writing of their 2nd LP "Spotted Horse" and the follow up LP "Twin Dream", their …

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Episode 235: Colin Frangicetto of This Day Forward / Circa Survive 1:49:27

2M ago1:49:27

1:49:27

Colin Frangicetto returns to the show and we discuss his life as a full time visual artist, the ups and downs of being a fully self supported artist, the final year of This Day Forward and the recording of their final LP "In Response", Colin and the band's relationships to each other and at the time, the initial breakup of This Day Forward and Coli…

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Episode 234: Sean Ingram of Coalesce 2:02:57

2M ago2:02:57

2:02:57

Keith sits down with Sean Ingram to discuss how the recent Coalesce reunion came to be, the new approach the band is taking with their 2024 shows, some insight into Sean's life as an independent business owner, how Sean prepared his voice for the upcoming shows and the live performance that inspired Sean to step back into music. We also discuss the…

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Episode 233: King Yosef + Artist Spotlight: Drought 1:40:58

2M ago1:40:58

1:40:58

Keith sits down with King Yosef to discuss growing up in Rogue River, Oregon, his early music influences, and learning to record, produce and make beats while navigating homelessness in his teenage years. We also discuss the origins of King Yosef, his creative process, the early live shows where the band became to take shape, the 2023 LP "An Underl…

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Episode 232: Julie Christmas (Solo Artist / Made Out of Babies / Battle of Mice) 1:43:54

3M ago1:43:54

1:43:54

Keith sits down with Julie Christmas to discuss growing up in Brooklyn, her early relationship with music and initial influences, finding her place as a vocalist and using early rejections to fuel her creativity, the formation of Made Out of Babies, signing with Neurot Recordings and the release of their debut LP "Trophy" and recording the follow u…

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Episode 231: Ryan Savitski of One Step Closer 1:28:59

3M ago1:28:59

1:28:59

Ryan Savitski returns to the show and we discuss the recent One Step Closer, Anxious and Koyo triple headlining tour, stage diving and pit etiquette, One Step Closer's 2021 LP "This Place You Know", the band's progression in sound with the release of their 2023 EP "Songs For the Willow", the making of their latest LP "All You Embrace" and some of t…

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Episode 230: Jacob Bannon of Converge / Umbra Vitae / Wear Your Wounds 1:43:18

2M ago1:43:18

1:43:18

Keith sits down with Jacob Bannon to discuss his daily life, band and work balance, the inner-workings of Deathwish Inc. and some of the label's history, changes in media and the music industry over the years, Umbra Vitae, how the band came together, their debut LP "Shadow of Life", Jacob's lyrical approach with the band, the making of their latest…

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Episode 229: Nathaniel Shannon (Photographer/Author) + Artist Spotlight: With Sails Ahead 1:55:13

3M ago1:55:13

1:55:13

Keith sits down with Nathaniel Shannon to discuss growing up in Ypsilanti Michigan, our mutual love of Snapcase, dealing with the expectations of ourselves and others, Nathaniel's intro to the world of underground music via college radio and his history with photography. We also discuss Nathaniel's work making the "Deadguy Killing Music" documentar…

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Episode 228: Kevin Baker of The Hope Conspiracy / All Pigs Must Die 1:37:40

4M ago1:37:40

1:37:40

Keith sits down with Kevin Baker to discuss growing up in Lynnfield Massachusetts, Kevin's history with music, discovering the local scene through skateboarding, early musical influences, his early work in Piecemeal, the end of the band and the beginning of The Hope Conspiracy. We also discuss the early days of The Hope Conspiracy, the rise of the …

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Episode 227: Dan Barrett of Have a Nice Life / Giles Corey / In Pieces 1:45:01

4M ago1:45:01

1:45:01

Keith sits down with Dan Barrett to discuss Lacanian psychoanalysis, hypnotism, early musical influences, the creative process, joining In Pieces as vocalist, the release of their 2004 LP "Lions Write History" and the beginning of Have a Nice Life. We also discuss the unique history of Have a Nice Life, the band's early days, the "Deathconsciousnes…

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Episode 226: Ryan Key of Yellowcard 1:36:13

4M ago1:36:13

1:36:13

Keith sits down with Ryan Key to discuss growing up in Jacksonville, early music influences, leaving college and his hometown to pursue music, joining Yellowcard, the early days of the band, signing with Capitol records and their rise after the release of Ocean Avenue. We also discuss some of the difficulties Ryan and the band have faced over the y…

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Episode 225: Otto Wicks-Green of sleepmakeswaves + Artist Spotlight: M.U.T.T. 1:32:39

4M ago1:32:39

1:32:39

Keith sits down with Otto Wicks-Green to discuss growing up in the Hunter Valley of Australia and Ireland, the work / life / band balance, our history with post rock music, Otto's musical influences and his introduction to the original sleepmakeswaves. We also discuss Otto joining sleepmakeswaves, the logistics of being an Australian band, the band…

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Episode 224: Jonah Matranga of Onlinedrawing / Far / Gratitude 1:48:25

4M ago1:48:25

1:48:25

Jonah Matranga returns to the show and we discuss our history with recovery, staying focused on the present, Jonah's recent move to Oregon, early musical influences and Jonah's early history of performing music. We also discuss Onelinedrawing, the origin of the project, their 2022 LP "Tenderwild" and how it helped us process the year 2020, the late…

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Episode 223: Christian Lembach of Whores 1:24:56

5M ago1:24:56

1:24:56

Keith sits down with Christian Lembach to discuss growing up in South Florida, early music influences, discovering punk rock and hardcore, moving to North Carolina for college, leaving college to settle in Atlanta GA and Christian's story of getting sober. We also discuss the formation of WHORES, the early days of the band, recording the debut EP "…

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Episode 222: Marc Byrd of Hammock 1:43:48

5M ago1:43:48

1:43:48

Keith sits down with Marc Byrd to discuss growing up in El Dorado, Arkansas and the difficult circumstances there, reconciling the past, early music influences, Marc's pre-Hammock band Common Children, their history, the end of the band and the formation of Hammock. We also discuss the history of Hammock, their debut LP "Kenotic", the trajectory of…

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Episode 221: Buzz Osborne of Melvins 1:30:48

5M ago1:30:48

1:30:48

Keith sits down with Buzz Osbourne to discuss growing up in Montesano Washington, early musical influences, the formation of Melvins, the early days of a band, making a living as a musician and the Melvins lasting influence on bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden and Boris. We also discuss Melvins' time on Atlantic Records, firing Kurt Cobain from produ…

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Episode 220: Christina Michelle of Gouge Away + Artist Spotlight: HEAVYHEX 1:24:23

5M ago1:24:23

1:24:23

Keith sits down with Christina Michelle to discuss growing up in Florida, discovering the local scene, some of the difficulty Christina faced as a young promoter in Florida and being inspired to keep pursuing music by seeing Paint it Black live. We also discuss the formation of Gouge Away, the early days of the band, recording the debut EP, signing…

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Episode 219: Thomas Barnett of Strike Anywhere 1:36:59

6M ago1:36:59

1:36:59

Keith sits down with Thomas Barnett to discuss his early days in the Richmond Virginia scene, early musical influences and events that shaped his political beliefs, the political landscape in America, the making of Strike Anywhere's latest EP "Nightmares of the West", band dynamics, performing at Over the James Fest with Avail and Snapcase, stories…

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Episode 218: Courtney Taylor-Taylor of The Dandy Warhols 1:46:37

6M ago1:46:37

1:46:37

Keith sits down with Courtney Taylor-Taylor to discuss his formative experiences with music, attending Jazz college, the story of getting kicked out of his first band which led him to form The Dandy Warhols, the early days of the band and getting signed to Capitol Records. We also discuss the recording of "The Dandy Warhols Come Down", performing a…

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Episode 217: Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria / The Prize Fighter Inferno 1:17:49

6M ago1:17:49

1:17:49

Keith sits down with Claudio Sanchez to discuss the Prize Fighter Inferno, the formation and history of the project, their current tour and how the passing of his grandfather re-ignited the project. We also discuss Coheed and Cambria, the early days of the band, some insight behind several of their records (The Afterman, Vaxis II and The Color Befo…

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Episode 216: Aaron Stauffer of Seaweed / Ghost Work + Artist Spotlight: Stay Inside 1:33:30

6M ago1:33:30

1:33:30

Keith sits down with Aaron Stauffer to discuss growing up in Stillicum, Washington, the rise of alternative music and the scene in and around Seattle in the late 80's and 90's, Aaron's history with music, the formation of Seaweed, the band's history, signing with Sub Pop Records, their Hollywood Records debut "Spanaway", the follow up LP "Actions a…

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Episode 215: J. Robbins of Jawbox / Burning Airlines / Government Issue 2:03:57

7M ago2:03:57

2:03:57

Keith sits down with J. Robbins to discuss his history with music, discovering the DC punk/hardcore scene, working at Dischord Records, joining Government Issue and his time with the band. We also discuss Jawbox, their creative process, signing with Atlantic Records and the major label experience, touring with Stone Temple Pilots, the 2009 reissue …

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Episode 214: Rob Fish of 108 / Resurrection / Unsufferable 1:37:50

7M ago1:37:50

1:37:50

Keith sits down with Rob Fish to discuss growing up in Edison NJ, his intro to punk and hardcore music, his first band Release, how performing has helped Rob deal with past trauma, joining 108, the band's history and dynamics, Rob's history with the Krishna faith, recording the "Three Fold Misery" LP and more. We also discuss Resurrection, Rob's po…

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Episode 213: Aaron Turner of Sumac / Hydra Head Records 1:47:29

7M ago1:47:29

1:47:29

Keith sits down with Aaron turner to discuss moving from New Mexico to Boston, discovering the local scene, befriending Converge and Cave In, the beginning of Hydra Head Records, the label's visual aesthetic, inner workings and history, signing Botch, releasing "Until Your Heart Stops" by Cave In and the end of the label in 2020. We also discuss th…

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Episode 212: Maha Shami of NØ MAN + Artist Spotlight: Capsule 1:31:02

7M ago1:31:02

1:31:02

Keith sits down with Maha Shami to discuss growing up in Houston, TX as the child of Palestinian refugees, Maha's return trips to Palestine with her family and some of the oppression she has faced both in Palestine and the United States, some background on the conflict and Maha's personal experience historically and in the present day. We also disc…

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Episode 211: Riley Breckenridge of Thrice 1:27:58

7M ago1:27:58

1:27:58

Keith sits down with Riley Breckenridge to discuss the formation of Thrice, the family and band life balance, the band's touring schedule then and now, their creative process, how Riley decided to take up drums after a sports injury and his early musical influences. We also discuss the rise of Thrice after the release of "The Illusion of Safety" LP…

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Episode 210: Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids / Author 1:21:08

8M ago1:21:08

1:21:08

Matt Pryor returns to the show and we discuss his new memoir "Red Letter Days", its conception, the writing process and stories from the book including Matt being diagnosed with diabetes at a young age, how he managed the disease as a child, on the road and in modern times. We also discuss the early days of the Get Up Kids, their creative process, …

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Episode 209: Brad Wallace of Orchid / Bucket Full of Teeth 1:24:43

8M ago1:24:43

1:24:43

Keith sits down with Brad Wallace to discuss growing up in Alabama, discovering the local scene, moving to Western Mass to attend college, meeting Will Killingsworth and forming Orchid. We also discuss the early days of Orchid, recording the debut LP "Chaos is Me" with Kurt Ballou for Ebullition Records and Brad's initial departure from Orchid. We …

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Episode 208: Geoff Rickly of Thursday / Author 1:39:11

8M ago1:39:11

1:39:11

Keith sits down with Geoff Rickly to discuss his new novel "Someone Who Isn't Me", the early stages of writing the novel, the creative process and how Geoff refined and revised his writing, Geoff's story of addiction and recovery which became the basis of the novel and some ideas that didn't make it into the final draft. We also discuss Thursday, t…

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Episode 207: Best of 2023 with Casey Iodine and Erik from Jeromes Dream 1:57:59

8M ago1:57:59

1:57:59

Keith and Casey deliver their Top Ten Records of 2023. We also sit down with Erik Ratensperger from Jeromes Dream for an exclusive in-depth interview on their 2023 LP "The Gray In Between" and more.By The New Scene & Iodine Recordings

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Episode 206: Jeff Jenkins of Codeseven 1:34:41

9M ago1:34:41

1:34:41

Keith sits down with Jeff Jenkins to discuss Codeseven's newest LP, "Go Let It In" on Equal Vision Records, how the band decided to write new music, the creative process and recording of the LP. We also discuss the early days of the band, early influences that inspired each of their releases, the trajectory of their sound over the years, the writin…

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Episode 205: Popeye Vogelsang of Farside / Calling Hours 1:25:05

9M ago1:25:05

1:25:05

Keith sits down with Popeye Vogelsang to discuss moving from Los Angeles to Pennsylvania, adjusting to life in the northeast, the formation of Calling Hours, working with Brian McTernan to demo and record the debut LP "Say Less" for Revelation Records and the band's creative process. We also discuss Farside, Popeye's first tryout for the band, how …

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Episode 204: Justin Chancellor of Tool / MTVoid 1:16:35

9M ago1:16:35

1:16:35

Keith sits down with Justin Chancellor to discuss Tool's current tour, pre-show rituals, the intricacies and improvisations of their live performances, traveling to Los Angeles in 1995 to try out for the band, the first rehearsals together, the Tool rehearsal space, fan theories behind the band's music and how the Fibonacci sequence inspired the "L…

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Episode 203: Mariel Loveland of Best Ex / Candy Hearts 1:20:34

9M ago1:20:34

1:20:34

Keith sits down with Mariel Loveland to discuss growing up in NJ, formative experiences in music, early influences, the early days of Candy Hearts, the band's early demos that turned Mariel on to the world of punk music, signing with Bridge Nine Records, working with Chad from New Found Glory on their EP "The Best Ways to Disappear" and their LP "A…

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Episode 202: Itarya Rosenberg of Rid of Me 1:32:59

10M ago1:32:59

1:32:59

Keith sits down with Itarya Rosenberg to discuss growing up in Bucks County, discovering the local scene, our early show-going experiences, navigating depression and institutions in his high school years and Itarya's early work in Legendary Divorce. We also discuss the formation of Low Dose, the band's history, the end of Low Dose and the beginning…

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Episode 201: Porcell of Youth of Today / Judge / Shelter / Values Here 1:10:16

10M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Keith sits down with Porcell to discuss his latest band Values Here, meeting their singer Chui at a Shelter gig in Barcelona, how they began working on music during lockdown and the making of their latest LP "Take Your Time, I'll Be Waiting." We also discuss Youth of Today, the beginning of the band, their early days in New York City, the advent of…

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His Father’s Shadow 3:43:33

10M ago3:43:33

3:43:33

A new century is here and things are changing in America. Immigrants pour in. Italian anarchists find themselves living in the same country as German Socialists. Catholics and Protestants work alongside each other in terrible conditions. Workers battle management. It will take a gifted leader to lead American into the 20th Century. But time marches…

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Episode 200: George Clarke of Deafheaven 1:36:09

10M ago1:36:09

1:36:09

Keith sits down with George Clarke to discuss Deafheaven's recent tour with Coheed and Cambria, formative music experiences in our youth, the formation of Deafheaven and early days of the band, recording the band's first demo, signing with Deathwish Inc. and our relationships with drugs, alcohol and sobriety. We also discuss Deafheaven's breakthrou…

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Episode 199: Jeff Howe of Horsewhip / Reversal of Man / Combatwoundedveteran 1:22:03

10M ago1:22:03

1:22:03

Keith sits down with Jeff Howe to discuss the local scenes in Orlando and Tampa, how the scene shaped our viewpoints, veganism, joining Reversal of Man, tour stories and the end of the band, some Combatwoundedveteran history and moving away from FL to become an airplane mechanic. We also discuss the formation of Horsewhip, the band's history, recor…

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Episode 198: Jeff Caudill of Gameface / Low Coast 1:23:27

11M ago1:23:27

1:23:27

Keith sits down with Jeff Caudill to discuss growing up in Irvine, discovering the local scene, Inside Out live shows, Jeff's new band Low Coast, their latest LP "Existing the Dream" and the band's creative process. We also discuss Gameface, the band's history, their evolution over the years, some early tours, the tragic loss of original drummer Bo…

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Episode 197: David Castillo of Confines / St. Vitus Bar / Primitive Weapons 1:29:40

11M ago1:29:40

1:29:40

Keith sits down with David Castillo to discuss his solo electronic project Confines, David's creative process, some remixes he's done for bands, how David became a business partner and booker at St. Vitus Bar, some of the venue's history, the infamous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame post-show and Nirvana reunion that took place at the venue in 2014, the…

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Episode 196: Dan Yemin of Paint it Black / Kid Dynamite / Lifetime 1:27:11

11M ago1:27:11

1:27:11

Keith sits down with Dan Yemin to discuss the formation of Lifetime, the early days of the band, some of their influences, the initial end of the band, the formation of Kid Dynamite, the band's explosive start and finish, their influences, some of the creative process, the stroke Dan suffered that inspired him to form Paint it Black, Dan's politica…

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“Radical Candor” An interview with Still Austin CEO, Chris Seals 1:54:47

11M ago1:54:47

1:54:47

When is a bad idea a good idea? Why do Filipino children hate chocolate chip cookies and what does that have to do with making whiskey? This is the story of what happens when you can’t say no to Dad. Whiskey Review: Still Austin High Rye Bourbon Bottled in Bond. Fall 2023 release.By Joshua Coffman

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