Episode #37 - Brian McShea (Good Terms)

Episode #42 - David Bunton (Hope Deferred, The Showdown)

On this episode, I speak with David Bunton, who you might recognize from The Showdown, signed to Mono vs Stereo and Solid State Records from 2004 up until around 2011 when they called it a day. They reunited for a couple shows at Furnace Fest in 2022 and 2024, and David’s now back in a new band, Hope Deferred, a bone-crushingly heavy death metal band featuring members of Embodyment and The Famine. We go back and talk about The Showdown’s awesome run, what led to them moving on, and how Hope Deferred came to be and what we can expect from them in the future.  If you’re looking to grab some last minute tickets to a show or sporting event, SeatGeek has got you covered - first time users can punch in promo code “Denning” at checkout for $20 off their order.  Also, the team at EmosNotDead are always holding it down, giving podcast listeners 20% off their entire order using promo code “Denning20” at checkout - EmosNotDead.com

Episode #41 - Mid-Year Check In

Yep. It's a solo episode. I check-in to recap what the first half if the year has brought - shows, albums, and Magic: The Gathering. It's been busy, but it's been good. -- You can get $20 off your first time order at SeatGeek using promo code "Denning" at checkout. -- Get 20% off your ENTIRE order at EmosNotDead.com using promo code "Denning20" at checkout.

Episode #40 - Adam Harrell (Chasing Victory)

On this episode, I’m joined by Adam Harrell of Chasing Victory, who are back with some new music! They released a couple full-length albums on Mono Vs Stereo back in the day and then they broke up, before coming back years later. I really enjoyed diving in and getting a better understanding of the band’s story and everything that happened.  But before we get into all that, I’ve got to thank SeatGeek, who are giving all first time users $20 off their first time order by using promo code “Denning” at checkout. You can use it for a show you forgot to buy tickets for, last minute baseball game, and more.  Also, EmosNotDead is giving everyone 20% off their ENTIRE cart over at EmosNotDead.com by using promo code “Denning20” at checkout. If you’re looking for one hell of a vacation, go check out the EmosNotDead Cruise, which takes off from Miami to the Bahamas in late January 2027 - Yellowcard, The Ghost Inside, Don Broco and more are all playing, it’s going to be a BLAST.

Episode #39 - Matt McKay (Dead Wrong)

On this episode, I speak with Matt McKay, vocalist for pop-punk band Dead Wrong, who just dropped their debut album, “The Extent”. I had the pleasure of catching up with Matt and learning more about him and the band, and even picked up some small details of what’s to come in the future. Be sure and check the album out and keep them on your radar! ---- If you’re looking to grab some last minute tickets to a show or sporting event, SeatGeek has got you covered - first time users can punch in promo code “Denning” at checkout for $20 off their order.  Also, the team at EmosNotDead are always holding it down, giving podcast listeners 20% off their entire order using promo code “Denning20” at checkout. If you’re looking for an incredible vacation, you can head over there to learn more about the EmosNotDead Cruise that sails from Miami to the Bahamas in January 2027 - Yellowcard, The Ghost Inside, letlive., The Wonder Years, and more are all playing - it’s almost sold out!

Episode #38 - Alejandro Aranda

Welcome back to the podcast! On this episode, I’ve got Alejandro Aranda, most known for his time on Season 17 of American Idol. This has been a podcast I’ve wanted to record for quite some time, as he’s without question one of the most talented individuals making music today - no really, he legitimately is. Not only does he continue to make incredible music on his own, he’s also in a metalcore supergroup with members of Left to Suffer, System of a Down, and Winds of Plague. We talk about all of that, including his time after Idol, music education in school, new music, and his upcoming Summer headlining tour, which everyone should rush over to grab tickets for - head over to HondoWorld.com/tour for all dates.  Small apology in advance, as my audio track is a little rough at times, but it’s still a great listen. I had a blast chatting with him and I hope you enjoy listening.  ---- If you’re looking to grab some last minute tickets to a show or sporting event, SeatGeek has got you covered - first time users can punch in promo code “Denning” at checkout for $20 off their order.  Also, the team at EmosNotDead are always holding it down, giving podcast listeners 20% off their entire order using promo code “Denning20” at checkout. If you’re looking for an incredible vacation, you can head over there to learn more about the EmosNotDead Cruise that sails from Miami to the Bahamas in January 2027 - Yellowcard, The Ghost Inside, letlive., The Wonder Years, and more are all playing - it’s almost sold out!