Sammy Warm Hands is back for the eighth annual Top 10 Albums of The Year! Tune in for the usual experience or head over to YouTube and watch the first-ever video version of The Take 92 Podcast!By Sammy Warm Hands

DEAD FUCKING SERIOUS is back with a new live album, and the whole band recorded commentary from start to finish! LIVE: IN THE FLESH is available now at Take92.com (and wherever you steal music)By Sammy Warm Hands

Alamance is a rapidly rising Eugene-based rock and metal band. Alex, Ivan, Josh and Matt graciously let me join their practice studio in west Eugene. They are frequently releasing new singles, playing shows all around the PNW, and gaining ardent fans both locally and internationally. The discussion is on video at https://youtu.be/NbZy4ampIoM. Check…

Sammy Warm Hands breaks down his favorite albums of 2022, plus 10 honorable mentions in the 7th annual Top 10 episode! This is for the true music lovers!

Brian Steveson makes an overdue appearance on my show, as we try and fail at keeping our focus on the delightful 10-year HS reunion we are helping to plan for our North Eugene HS class of 2012. We discuss Ted Cruz and shoestring fries (1:30), Social dynamics and how to treat people (13:34), Brian's film love & taking IB Film Studies (17:50), The Cr…

Ben Gleib is among the most accomplished comedians still rising today, and his new special is a must-see! https://youtu.be/zJbQT-ZcPLw Gleib has pioneered the wildly successful virtual "Nowhere Comedy Club" during Covid, hosted 210 episodes of his Emmy-nominated game show "Idiotest" (which trended on Netflix and is now on Pluto TV), continually co-…

Sammy Warm Hands interviews Grammy award-winning producer KEVIN BIVONA of THE INTERRUPTERS about his collabs with RANCID, TRANSPLANTS, SUBLIME WITH ROME, +44, LESS THAN JAKE, and the new Interrupters album, IN THE WILD!

Hailey Schug is a piano studio founder, a licensed music educator, a bartender and my romantic/life partner. Brian Schug is her father, a bird rehab expert who creates TikTok content about animals and social issues. We discuss driving privileges (0:40), religion and abortion (9:55), guns (19:02), teaching during school shootings (24:02), Hailey's B…

Sammy Warm Hands interviews YOTAM BEN HORIN about his new solo album, YOUNG FOREVER. Tune in for a track by track discussion and TWO SONGS at the end!

Sammy Warm Hands interviews DERON MILLER, founding guitarist/singer/songwriter of CKY and 96 Bitter Beings. The episode ranges from Deron's origins with FOREIGN OBJECTS all the way to the new 96BB album, SYNERGY RESTORED. For dates and preorder information, visit 96bitterbeingsofficial.com

Sammy Warm Hands interviews the King of Rock, DARRYL MCDANIELS! On this 100th episode, DMC takes us back to the origins of RUN-DMC all the way through his comic book company, his memoir about depression, and his brand new children's book, DARRYL'S DREAM. Listen to the end for a BRAND NEW SONG where Sammy and DMC flex their rap superpowers TOGETHER!…

Only my late father has impacted my creative journey more than Sam. Whether or not you've heard of Sammy Warm Hands (or his band, Dead Fucking Serious), I doubt there has been any Lane County musician more prolific AND genre-diverse in the past two decades. Gradient fans know he's taken me on tour twice, rapped on my first three projects, and engin…

Sammy Warm Hands interviews TYLER KING from BERZERK. In the late 90s/early 2000s, Berzerk toured with AFI, Death By Stereo, and many more. Tune in for a forgotten piece of NW hardcore history, including a rare/unreleased song!

This Juneteenth, we tap in with two giants of the local entertainment game: m5 vibe and Treylon Day. I felt lucky to get on their calendar because of the grind that keeps both of these guys busy, as they get even better at what they do. We discuss Android vs iPhone (0:54), the value of teamwork (6:44), hip-hop in the Eugene market (13:36), merch ga…

Sammy Warm hands sits down with long-time friend Joel Weichbrodt to break down the new album from DEAD FUCKING SERIOUS, KLANDEMIC. The album features members of Adolescents, Death By Stereo, and Sick of it All; with production from Paul Miner and artwork from Winston Smith. KLANDEMIC is available for preorder at Take92.com and will be streaming eve…

Cruzer Urameshi is a talented beatmaking musician who is beloved here in the Eugene/Springfield community. Having produced thousands of beats and made an impact from Georgia to Lane County and beyond, he has accomplished a hell of a catalogue in his mid-20s. Cruzer is also a streamer and YouTuber, always aiming to support other creators. We discuss…

SEASON 7 PREMIERE: TREVOR REILLY returns to the show to discuss LOSE YOUR DELUSION, the new album from A WILHELM SCREAM!

Tim McCloud is running a historic campaign for the Republican nomination for Oregon Governor. Tim has been a father, a businessman, an early childhood educator, and the chair of a City of Albany bike and pedestrian commission. In a crowded field, I was happy to give this thoughtful fella a chance to talk Oregon issues, especially knowing how less-f…

Ayisha Elliott is a mother, non-profit founder of Kids for the Culture, and the host of the multimedia podcast "Black Girl From Eugene." On her show and all over this episode, she dishes relentlessly thoughtful opinions and nuggets of knowledge on various issues of social importance. We discuss the slap heard 'round the white world (0:44), understa…

Jennifer Yeh is a mother, a neighborhood advocate, and one-eighth of Eugene's City Council, representing Ward 4 (Northeast Eugene/Harlow). While I've expressed critical testimony at several meetings, her thoughtful receptiveness and sincere listening skills have always been self-evident. She is also a UO graduate in English, and the co-Executive Di…

Elena Leona Carbajal is the emcee, singer, and bandleader of The Elena Leona Project. I have known for years how much talent and jovial spirit she brings to Eugene's hip-hop scene, but I was especially hype to see her rocket up past 15,000 followers on TikTok recently. There, she brings joy to viewers with silly takes on current trends, and with op…

Benny Cosmic is a musician, indigenous activist, and radio host with KEPW. Since moving to our area in 2015, Benny has been shining bright as both a dynamic performer and as a real-ass human being. On his new album, "Good Vibes Hood Tribes," he strikes an impressive balance between music that pulls you in and lyrics which confront cruelty, exploita…

Sammy Warm Hands interviews LEO LONDON for the first time in four years! Conversation includes his work with THE DOMESTICS, HALEY JOHNSEN, and four new EPs that were released back-to-back this winter!

Sammy Warm Hands interviews Tony-nominated comedian and songwriter STEPHEN LYNCH. This is a must-have episode about songwriting and comedy!

Sammy Warm Hands breaks down his favorite albums of 2021, with quite a few honorable mentions! Tune in for the sixth annual celebration of new releases!

Sammy Warm Hands interviews CESCHI about his SAD, FAT LUCK trilogy and his new album THIS GUITAR WAS STOLEN ALONG WITH YEARS OF OUR LIVES. Tune in for a deep dive on his epic song 2020 BC, and a very special announcement involving Fat Wreck Chords...

Sammy Warm Hands interviews ECID for the first time since 2017's HOW TO FAKE YOUR OWN DEATH. His new album, ZEN REPAIR, is available now.

Sammy Warm Hands interviews DJ ABILITIES (Rhymesayers Entertainment) about his creative process with the late, great EYEDEA, as well as his solo debut, PHONOGRAPH PHOENIX!

Sammy Warm Hands interviews TODD "THE ROD" KOWALSKI from PROPAGANDHI. Today's episode ranges from Kowalski's grindcore band, Swallowing Shit, to recording Propagandhi with Ryan Greene and Bill Stevenson, to his album cover designs, and more!

Sammy Warm Hands interviews MATT EMBREE of RX BANDITS about all things RxB, plus Love You Moon, ..geez.. and even Wu Tang!

Plaedo has been planting literal seeds throughout Eugene's communities of hip-hop, community gardening and direct action activism for years. He just came on my radar after releasing his "Celebrate Tha Liberation" video, and his very collaborative new album releases this Monday, October 18th, called "Empires Die...Live Evolves." This conversation re…

Sammy Warm Hands interviews RYAN SINN about the history (and reunion) of THE DISTILLERS, as well as his past collaborations, like THE INNOCENT and ANGELS & AIRWAVES.

Sammy Warm Hands interviews BRENNA RED about the new album NOISE NOISE NOISE from THE LAST GANG (Fat Wreck).

Sammy Warm Hands interviews THEO KOGAN about the new LUNACHICKS book FALLOPIAN RHAPSODY!

Sammy Warm Hands interviews DARRIN PFEIFFER (ex-GOLDFINGER), host of THE DANGEROUS DARRIN SHOW! Darrin talks WAYNE GRETZKY, TONY HAWK, SUM 41, and of course, everything GOLDFINGER!

SEASON SIX PREMIERE: Sammy Warm Hands interviews prolific punk rock drummer SEAN SELLERS. This episode goes deep into song composition, production, and his extensive body of work with GOOD RIDDANCE, DOWNCAST, TEN FOOT POLE, and many more!

Daniel Isaacson is the President of NAMI Lane County. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) works toward "the support, education, and advocacy of persons concerned with mental health." Daniel was brought to this issue through tragedy, and he's using his voice to change the conversation and save lives. We discuss George Lucas (0:46), the need a…

Harry Sanger is a father, a public transit project director, and a candidate for the 4J school board. His critiques of the district come from a different place than those of other candidates, and we tell each other flat-out what offends and concerns us about one another's worldviews. I am not time-stamping any topics, as I'd prefer to present this …

Rose Wilde is a mother and an elected representative of all of Lane County on the Lane ESD Board. She is running for a third term to continue working with all 16 school districts in the county. Rose is particularly interested in career and technical education, thriving post-pandemic, and responding to historical inequities. We discuss addressing hi…

Laural O'Rourke is a mother, a 4J graduate, and a disaster relief manager with Lane County Human Services. While being the "mama bear" advocate for her kids who navigate special education plans, she has cultivated a fire for justice that she's bringing to the 4J school board, along with some inclusion and representation of the Black community in Eu…

Tom Di Liberto taught Spanish in the Eugene School District longer than I have been alive. He remains involved in music education and teacher training in our community, and he is making a splash in this cycle's most competitive race for a seat on the 4J school board. We discuss fact-finding and deliberation (1:31), stepping up as a first-time candi…

Maya Rabasa is about to join Eugene's 4J school board, much to the excitement of the community. A "recovering teacher" herself, Maya is a long-time 4J parent and artist who has volunteered several thousand hours of time and love to our schools. We discuss Harry Potter disinterest (1:29), communitarian values and voices (6:16), money and campaigning…

Sammy Warm Hands celebrates the GOOD things that happened in this horrible year. Tune in for the 5th annual Top 10 Albums of the Year!

Sammy Warm Hands interviews Yotam Ben Horin from USELESS ID (Fat Wreck), in this first ever international episode! Yotam breaks down his body of work, and history with producers Kris Roe (The Ataris), Tony Sly (No Use For a Name), and Bill Stevenson & Jason Livermore (The Blasting Room).

Rohan Mukherjee is a brilliant (though he won't like me saying that) business analyst working in healthcare. He is my closest friend from Carleton: the liberal arts college we goofed off at. I think you will love this chat about moving forward and finding unity in a tense time. We discuss existence as an illusion (2:08), body positivity and health …

Sammy Warm Hands interviews JELLO BIAFRA about his time in Dead Kennedys, his legal fight with Tipper Gore/the PMRC, and the new album from Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, TEA PARTY REVENGE PORN. (This episode was recorded before the Nov 3rd election.)

Isiah Wagoner is a Black Lives Matter proponent and a write-in candidate for Eugene Mayor. He is a father and lifelong Eugenean whose actions have been met with both significant admiration and significant criticism this year. We chat about being hit by a car (3:35), picking and choosing amendments (7:24), Blackness, masculinity and media (15:32), r…

Sammy Warm Hands chats with his former bandmate Jason Johnson about the long awaited debut album from Judo Pony.

Eliza Kashinsky is running for Eugene City Council in Ward 1. In a rare feat against an incumbent seeking re-election, she advanced to the November general election in May. Eliza's deep knowledge and approachable nature demonstrate why 33% of voters chose her, amongst 6 candidates. We chat about homes and property regulations (1:02), Ward 1 politic…

Sammy Warm Hands interviews Illogic about his new album Autopilot, available everywhere 10/20/20.