Part-Time Rockstar Podcast

Episode 349: Love Nut (90s rock) [Baltimore, MD]

Episode 349 features Love Nut, the mid-90s Baltimore indie pop band that almost broke big but got lost in the major-label shuffle. Formed in the gritty heart of Charm City by dual-threat axe-man/vocalist Andy Bopp, guitarist/vocalist Max Mueller, bassist Dave Vespoint, and drummer Tom Sabia, Love Nut blended raw emotion with razor-sharp melodies on their 1996 debut Bastards of Melancholy. Snapped up by Interscope Records after a local indie release, the album earned rave reviews for its melancholic bite but sadly fizzled commercially. Fast-forward to now: After nearly three decades, Love Nut is coming back for a triumphant 30th anniversary reunion show this Friday, December 5th, at The Recher Theater in Towson, MD, just a stone's throw from downtown Baltimore. Special guests Splitsville join the fray for what promises to be a nostalgia-soaked explosion of guitars, harmonies, and that unmistakable Charm City swagger. In the episode I spoke with Dave and we talked about the band’s origin story, the record industry then vs now, and the big show this weekend! Check out the Recher Theater website for tickets. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists.   https://therechermd.com/event/love-nut-30th-anniversary-show/the-recher/towson-maryland/ [https://therechermd.com/event/love-nut-30th-anniversary-show/the-recher/towson-maryland/]   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you’d like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.

Episode 348: Beers With Bands Podcast (Michael Torres) [Podcaster]

Episode 348 features Michael Torres of the Beers With Bands Podcast. This is technically part 2 of a collaborative episode I did on his show as well. Feel free to check out part 1 if you’d like to hear the entirety of the conversation. The Beers With Bands Podcast started out focusing on the Twin Cities/Minneapolis scene but has since branched out to covering bands nationally and internationally. Michael’s show is very similar to mine in concept, and we both share a love of beer, so it was an extremely fun conversation. We talked in depth about podcasting and all of our favorite things about it. If you enjoy Michael’s style, you can find him on any of the Beers With Bands socials. And if you’re in a band, his email is easily available. Thanks for listening and supporting local musicians!

Episode 347: MIGGS (Pasadena, MD) [Country]

Episode 347 features MIGGS from Pasadena, Maryland, originally from Austin, Texas. I first heard him perform at the Labor Day Raft-Up hosted by Rumor Reel, and we later sat down in person at one of my favorite Annapolis bars, Dark Horse Tavern. We talked about his music and writing process, his entertainment strategy, and his backstory of moving from Texas to Maryland. MIGGSs (Miguel Rangel) is also an IT professional and a military Veteran. The episode features his song Party Ride—and if you like it, you can stream it on any major platform. He has new music dropping on February 13th, new shows announced for 2026, and his last show of 2025 is December 18th at 7 PM at Primo. Thanks for listening, and keep an eye out for Miggs coming to a bar near you.   MIGGS | Stream "PARTY RIDE" [https://miggs.komi.io/music/party-ride] MIGGS | Website [https://www.miggscountrymusic.com/] MIGGS | Promo 2025 [https://youtube.com/shorts/-eRfceERtSo?si=E0ANGiBge_V6pg7f] MIGGS | SPOTIFY [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2J9mDrDyEJzpzGRJScA5Yn?si=Wms5OeNsRFS1FaeFysSjCQ]   MIGGS | Nashville Voyager Magazine [https://nashvillevoyager.com/interview/check-out-miggss-story] MIGGS | Canvas Rebel Magazine [https://canvasrebel.com/meet-miggs-rangel/]   Facebook: @MIGGS [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555729830009&mibextid=LQQJ4d] Instagram: @miggs.countrymusic [https://www.instagram.com/miggs.countrymusic?igsh=OGFzcGY2bXEzNWhz&utm_source=qr] YouTube: @Miggs.CountryMusic [https://youtube.com/@miggs.countrymusic?si=w1GatmKEk8QCCk86]   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you’d like to help us out. -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.

Episode 346: Horse Island (Charlotte, NC) [Pop Punk/Alt Rock]

Episode 346 features Horse Island, an indie rock band from Charlotte, NC. They’re playing a show this weekend at Starlight on 22nd in Charlotte with Benton and The Bleeps. The Hollow Truths were originally on the bill but unfortunately won’t be able to make it. In the interview I spoke with Christian Hall and Sean Murphy. I wanted to have the guys on to support the show and share their backstory. While Horse Island is a new project for them, they’ve been part of the scene for a while and have developed their sound through playing in previous bands. I featured their song “Some Kind of Way” on this episode, and if you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music.   https://horseisland.carrd.co/ [https://horseisland.carrd.co/]   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you’d like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.

Episode 345: Mike Huff of BEES! (Arcade Rock) [Philly]

Episode 345 features Mike Huff from the Philadelphia band BEES! They’re a self-described arcade rock band, and we’re playing a show together this Saturday (November 8th) at Double Nickel Brewing in New Jersey, just outside of Philadelphia. We’ll be playing alongside our good friends The Mack Brothers and Naive Nature. This is Mike’s second or third time on the show, and we’ve been fortunate to become friends and play a bunch of shows together over the years. BEES! was one of the first bands to come on the podcast whose music I feel is truly unique and classic in its own way, largely because of Mike’s voice. On this episode, I featured “The Other Day” as well as one of their latest tracks, “If You Ask Me,” which you can stream wherever you listen to music and download from their website (listed below). Thanks for listening and supporting local artists.     https://beesphilly.com [https://beesphilly.com/]       Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you’d like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.