Urban Achiever

Marty Lunn (Pensive, The Operation, Zao, Young Fox) returns for a 2nd hour in Part Deux. We talk about how he ended up in Zao for the last 12 years, how he introduced me to Element 101, his early encounters with Aaron Weiss of mewithoutYou and we finally get to the bottom of the "band without pants"! This one has something for everybody. Get into it! Zao - https://officialzao.bandcamp.com/ Young Fox - https://youngfoxband.bandcamp.com/ Support Urban Achiever - http://patreon.com/urbanachiever

Marty Lunn was there at the beginning, middle and end (was there an end?!) of our scene. He was nervous it sounded like he was name dropping in this episode. But, in fact, it's only because the list of groups he has been involved with is so exhaustive...Pensive, Seasons In The Field, Sans Culottes, The Operation, Zao, Young Fox, The Juliana Theory, Element 101, Further Seems Forever and more. This epic 2 hour adventure begins with our journey from NYC into the Lincoln Tunnel. Hold on to your hats! Zao - https://officialzao.bandcamp.com/ Young Fox - https://youngfoxband.bandcamp.com/ Support Urban Achiever - http://patreon.com/urbanachiever

Once upon a time Ryan Weaver was playing bass in Joe Christmas and Spudgun/World Against World, taking a genre ride from indie rock to punk and black metal. That was a lifetime ago, before Ryan became a husband, father and owner of Kingdom Tattoo in Decatur, Georgia. We dig into the archives and dust off the musical memories including recording with Bob Weston, shooting off fireworks in the studio and the stage setup that freaked out all the midwesterner church people. Also, he teaches me the secret to putting patches on things. Kingdom Tattoo - http://www.kingdomtattooatl.com/ryan-weaver/

Tim McTague (Underoath, Carrollhood) was born in New York and moved to Florida with his mother as a baby. As you will hear, that's just the beginning of a beautiful story of broken things being made new. Tim is not just a guitar player and founding member of ultra popular and influential metal band Underoath. He's also a husband, a father and an entrepreneur. We talk about a recent near death experience, parenthood, the community he calls his "last church," building that "5th great spot" in Tampa and much, much more. Underoath - http://underoath777.com/ Carrollhood - https://carrollhood.bandcamp.com/ King State Coffee - http://kingstatecoffee.com/ Know Your Rivals - http://knowyourrivals.com/ Pulse Tragedy Community Fund - https://www.gofundme.com/orlandounited

Josh Blackway (Huntingtons) played with Joey Ramone at CBGB's when he was 19 year old. Not a bad start! During and after and then during (again) his time in the Huntingtons Blackway toured Europe with Marky Ramone and then more recently with CJ Ramone. When he's not punk rocking around the globe you might find him surfing or co-hosting the Absolute Awesome Show. Josh on Twitter - https://twitter.com/joshblackway Josh on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joshblackway/ Huntingtons on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/huntingtonsusa/ Support the Show! - http://patreon.com/urbanachiever

My guest Scott Windsor (The Lyndsay Diaries, Umbrellas) knows a thing or two about beer and how to make it. But before he became the self-proclaimed "beer nerd" he is today he was touring the country playing music. He even had some songs on Grey's Anatomy. For real! Scott has a great sense of humor and you will enjoy the fun we had! Windsor Homebrew Supply Company - http://windsorhomebrewsupply.com/ Umbrellas on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/umbrellas/id57108731 The Lyndsay Diaries on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-lyndsay-diaries/id7017049

Brian Manley (Fun With Robots) took a winding path from metal drumming to youth group leader at the Crystal Cathedral, finally landing with his current career as a graphic designer. From the midwest to California and Atlanta, Brian has been around. Today, when he's not selling Black Metal coffee mugs, he creates awesome artwork for bands like Manchester Orchestra, Yellowcard, Taking Back Sunday, All Time Low, Gasoline Heart and many more. Fun With Robots Design Co. - http://www.fwrdesignco.com/ Black Metal Coffee Mug - http://fwrshop.com/ - USE PROMO CODE "urbanachiever" FOR 20% OFF Crystal Cathedral - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Cathedral Support Urban Achiever - http://patreon.com/urbanachiever

Jake Brown has been in a lot of bands! From Moments In Grace to Twothirtyeight, En Maase, Decahedron and more recent projects The Eastern Wave and Veranear, Jake has definitely left his mark. We talk about his time on a major label and I try to get him to explain, rather unsuccessfully, what makes Florida great. He's also been helping out local musicians through his imprint, Computer Club Records, since 1999. If you listen close toward the end, I think we just started a new band. Get into it! Jake Brown on Twitter - https://twitter.com/cpuclbjake Jake on Band to Band - http://www.bandtoband.com/artist/jake-brown Computer Club Records - http://cpuclb.com/ ----- Support The Show! - http://patreon.com/urbanachiever Join The E-Mail List! - http://eepurl.com/TfBjf

Jeremy SH Griffith is a producer who has worked on albums by Saosin, Norma Jean, Underoath, Gasoline Heart and many more. But before he got busy making records he went to college on a football scholarship, worked at the School for The Blind and bounced between the south and the north. Jeremy's perseverance through the many heartbreaking losses he has encountered in his life is inspiring. Jeremy SH Griffith - http://www.jeremyshgriffith.com/ Support the Show! - http://patreon.com/urbanachiever

My guest this week is Conrad Tolosa (Ghoti Hook, Decapolis, Fast God Stuff). Conrad was a founding member of the band Ghoti Hook and ran a seminal music related website called Decapolis, during the 90's and later. These days Conrad is on the theology tip with his new venture Fast God Stuff. Support Urban Achiever - http://patreon.com/urbanachiever Fast God Stuff - http://fastgodstuff.com/

Chris Estey (Big Freak Media) returns to fill in the blanks from where we left off last time. We talk about how Chris kicked drugs, how he found faith, his days publishing the seminal Counter Culture fanzine, Seattle's samurai sword wielding maniacs and more! You're always only hitting the tip of the iceberg with Chris. Listen in as I try to keep up! Big Freak Media - http://www.bigfreakmedia.com/ Chris on Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisestey Chris on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chris.estey.7

Join me from "The Temple Of Dead Media" with my guest Chris Estey of Big Freak Media. Chris is a writer, poet, publicist and genius (in my opinion) who is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge on music, pop culture, fanzines, movies, comics, literature, history and more. Estey is also a long time friend who made critical contributions to the 90's Seattle underground music scene including my former band, Blenderhead. Good luck keeping up! Big Freak Media - http://www.bigfreakmedia.com/ Chris Estey on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bigfreakmedia Chris Estey on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BigFreakMedia/ How The Homeless Listen To Music - https://commonreader.wustl.edu/c/homeless-listen-music/

Ryan Parrish (Hopesfall, Celebrity, In Parallel) was able to have the rare privilege of recording an album produced by one of his favorite artists (Matt Talbott of Hum) and then later becoming part of a band he was a fan of when he joined Celebrity after being a founding member and guitarist of the band Hopesfall. But it all started with One Amazing Kid, Strongarm and the search for music with a message that was both beautiful and heavy. Ryan Parrish - http://www.ryanedwardparrish.com/ In Parallel - http://www.inparallelband.com/ Celebrity - https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/celebrity/id965621916 Hopesfall - https://www.facebook.com/HopesfallOfficial

Keller McDivitt (Dungeon Beach, Vomitface, The Ted Kennedys, Jared Micah & Hats, The Ascent of Everest) has come a long way since his childhood days in west Tennessee when he was working at Sam Goody and learning about music through "Matt Pinfield, Beavis and Butthead." He transcended his small redneck town upbringing to become a partner in a post production recording studio in Brooklyn, New York and yet still remains a punk at heart. Dungeon Beach - http://www.dungeonbeach.com/ Vomitface - http://vomitface.com/ Jared Micah & Hats - http://www.last.fm/music/Jared+Micah+and+Hats The Ted Kennedys - https://urbanachiever.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-your-vietnam-ep The Ascent Of Everest - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jt3-fTc9Ys March 4th This Is A Call Show Page - https://www.facebook.com/events/1650300055233244/ March 4th This Is A Call Tickets - http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2493943

Katie Kaboom McConnell is the accordian player and backing vocalist in The Mahones, an Irish punk band from Canada celebrating their 25th year making music. She is a self-proclaimed musician, artist, minister and hugger who has overcome addiction and health scares. Katie has a huge heart to give back to others and a love for life. Katie Kaboom - https://www.facebook.com/KatieKabooom The Mahones - http://www.themahones.ninja/ Katie's Art - http://www.artpal.com/katiekaboom March 4th This Is A Call Show Page - https://www.facebook.com/events/1650300055233244/ March 4th This Is A Call Tickets - http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2493943

Before Joe Musten (Beloved, Advent, The Almost) was touring the country and quitting bands because of unscrupulous managers, he was ditching out on P90X workouts to eat at Cracker Barrel. While he may not be the best spokesperson for his home state of North Carolina ('it's cheap'), he does like to smile and laugh a lot, which is just fine by me. We also try to get to the bottom of what's standing in the way of a Beloved reunion. It's not what you think!

My guest this week, Zak Shultz (Dear Mr. Peterson, My Red Hot Nightmare, Stairwell), is somebody who has followed his dreams with abandon. After a relationship break-up, a truck break-down and an unfortunate band dismissal - he found his calling as a firefighter. He has survived 7 bouts with Malaria and chronic spinal stenosis. But nothing prepared him for the loss of his "baby sister" and 2 uncles in the past few years. We talk about the impact of those events on his life and what it might all mean.

Welcome to the conclusion of the 1st annual Podcastalypse! Join me, Mark Salomon (Never Was) and Mike Lewis (Giving Is Believing) as we shoot the shit about the issues of the day. Recorded in New York City in December and filled with grumbling and vulnerability. We try to get to the bottom of it all. Part 3 of 3. Never Was - http://ineverwas.com/ Giving Is Believing - http://givingisbelieving.com/

Welcome to the 1st annual Podcastalypse! Join me, Mark Salomon (Never Was) and Mike Lewis (Giving Is Believing) as we shoot the shit about the issues of the day. Recorded in New York City in December and filled with grumbling and vulnerability. We try to get to the bottom of it all. Part 2 of 3. Never Was - http://ineverwas.com/ Giving Is Believing - http://givingisbelieving.com/

Welcome to the 1st annual Podcastalypse! Join me, Mark Salomon (Never Was) and Mike Lewis (Giving Is Believing) as we shoot the shit about the issues of the day. Recorded in New York City in December and filled with grumbling and vulnerability. We try to get to the bottom of it all. Part 1 of 3. Never Was - http://ineverwas.com/ Giving Is Believing - http://givingisbelieving.com/