Broccoli & Breakdowns's Podcast

Today we've Will Shoe and Jayson Mitchell from Valleys. These guys have been around our scene for a while, and just signed to Tragic Hero Records. Along with this, they are releasing their new full length album "Fearless" on October 11th. Their newest single "Bunkastu" is out now, so give it a listen and keep up to date on everything they have going on by following them on all social media. Thank you all again so much for listening and supporting us!

Sorry to disappoint, but today it's just Nic and I giving a little update on what has been going on in our lives. We cover just about everything that we've been up to for the past few weeks/ months, from music to building out a van and running the podcast. A lot of people have been asking about the music, so here you go, although most of it probably won't make any sense to anyone other than Morgan, Nic, Ryan and me. Again, thank you guys for all of the support! 

Today we've got a few repeat guests with us! Russell, Patty, Rhett, Will and Buddy from Through All This Time display some of their natural foolishness for us, while also getting a little intimate and playing with a mushroom. They just shot a live playthrough of a few songs, have a few shows coming up and it looks like we'll be hearing some new music from them soon, so stay tuned to all their social media! Again, I can't thank you enough for all the support! Thanks for tuning in!

Today, we've got Rob Volkoff joining us to share some stories! He's gone from growing up in a small Virginian town to recently joining the band Illist on stage to play guitar. He's been around the Virginia and North Carolina scene for a while now. Coming up, he will be releasing a new EP of solo music and a new music video, so make sure to follow and keep up to date with him! Thank you guys and gals so much for your support and tuning in! 

Today we've got two of the guys from Swamp78 joining us for another fireside chat about broccoli. JJ, Josh and I pretty much just talk about how kewl Ted Bundy was, but in that madness, we cover some stuff about their music as well. Catch up on everything these guys have coming up for us and check out their EP "How Did End Up Here". Thanks for tuning in! 

Today, we've got the boys from Discoveries sitting down with us following their recent tour. So you know we cover that, but they also recently released their split EP Crossways with the band Fractured Frames. And that's just part of this episode, so catch what all these guys have planned for us all in the near future! Thanks for tuning in! 

Today is kind of a free for all, but still a ton of fun! We've got Nic Cox, Morgan Simmons and I recapping this past weekend. It was a busy one with five shows in four days, not to mention a BIRTHDAY! Listen to us rehash how the shows went, everything else we we're up to, and fart in to the mic over and over again. Thank you all so much for all of the love and support! You guys and gals are awesome! 

Today, we've got three of the boys from The Bronze Age joining us and sharing some stories. Personally, my favorite involves gasoline, chicken and a shit ton of cash, but there's plenty of more gems in there as well. They've got two singles out right now and a music video for their song "Second Chances Don't Come Easy" that you absolutely need to check out. Thanks for tuning in! 

Today we've got four musicians that have been around the scene for a little while now with the boys from TakeHeart. Easy, Chris, Mike & Tooch all share in a little buffoonery throughout this one, along with some great stories, like Mike's famous golden showers and Easy getting severely sunburnt while chilling in a pond for a few hours. Give them a follow on social media and be sure to check out their clothing store of merch. It means a lot to have you tuning in weekly, so thank you all so much. And be sure to come give me a hug the next time you see me!

Today we've got Nick Petruzzi sitting down with us. We talk a little bit about New York, where he started playing the viola, a fun fact I would have never guessed. Along with that, he almost got kicked out of school defending music. We also discuss his former projects and his new band Swarm King, which you can find on Facebook. They've got some new stuff coming out soon, so make sure to give them a follow. Thank you all so much for tuning in. 

Today we've got Adam Shelp and Morgan Simons from the band Continuations. For as young as these guys are, they've been in and around the music scene for a whole lot longer than me. If you're a fan of swing music, you do not want to sleep on these guys' upcoming EP. Of course we talk about that, along with their formations and getting a house show shut down by the cops. Find them on all of the social medias, give them a like, and check out their past releases as well. Thank you all so much for tuning in! 

Today we've got Matt Brocking sharing some stories. He was a former member of Kiss the Curse, Necrocosm and Ergodic, so you know we cover that, along with playing baseball and a few possibly controversial opinions. Oh ya, he's got some new music coming out, so make sure to give him a follow. Thanks to you all for an amazing couple months! 

Today we've got Matt and Dustin of Seeking Solace. Just a preview for this one, we discuss Matt going all Coyote Ugly and playing guitar on a bar, recording two singles with Wade Harris and in Dustin's apartment, and a new music video coming your way. You can find them on Spotify, YouTube, social media and check out their website seekingsolaceband.com. Thank you all so much for tuning in!

Today we've Reason Define, who recently finished up a tour, which ended with an awesome show in their hometown. There's some great stories from that, along with writing and recording their most recent album, "In Memory", running around a storage unit during the recording and the Charlotte music scene. Check them out on basically all social media, and while there, throw us a like as well. Thanks again for tuning in! 

Today we've got a really special guest for me, Jake Potts. If you don't already know, he's the drummer for my old band, Era Gone, and his new project, Minister Sin. There was a whole lot of rehashing the past on this one, along with the formation of ThrashCan, a Battle of the Bands riot and the transition into a new lineup with Era Gone. Check out both of his bands on Facebook, and you can hear Era Gone on Spotify & YouTube. Thanks for tuning in!

Today we've got Michael Stephenson (aka Alex Danger) and Shawn Sims, from the band PROMO! We discuss how Alex got his name, how Maniacal Music got started and what they are up to now, and so much more! Check out PROMO on Facebook and their EP "Time & Space" on Bandcamp. Thank you, every single one of you, for listening! 

Today we've got James Anthony Legion! He was the lead singer of Motograter, where he did many tours and along the way slept in a murder house, got a compliment from Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch, and performed with Aaron Nordstrom of Gemini Syndrome. Check out his new project, Cultus Black, on Facebook and give them a like! While there, give us one as well! Thank you so much for listening! 

Today, we've got Jeremy Porterfield, Patrick Carlton and Wade Harris. They were all in Kiss The Curse when they flooded three floors of a hotel on a state park, and that's just one story. Check out Jeremy's band Attracting The Fall, Patrick's band Through All This Time, and Wade's new project Cultus Black on Facebook, YouTube and Spotify. Also, find us on Facebook and give us a like as well. Thanks for tuning in! 

Today I'm sitting with Marchus Carter of the bands Fear The Indifference and Our Savior Remains. He almost crashed his parent's van with a trailer full of gear coming back from a show. He stage dove...and no one caught him. His band helped break the floor at a show. There's a lot to hear, so sit back and relax. Check out both of his bands on Facebook and you can find Fear The Indifference's EP "Reflections" on Spotify & Youtube. Like and subscribe to the Broccoli & Breakdowns Podcast on Facebook & Youtube. Thanks for tuning in!

Today we've got the hidden gems of Dunn, NC with BlackPlate Productions. There's no need to introduce Jon, Easy & Garrett because if you don't know them, you're missing out. This episode, I just sit back and let them tell me stories. If you're looking to record music, hit them up, cause they will make you sound great. Find them on Facebook and at blackplate.productions. Listen to some of their work with Obsidian Darling, Infirma and Season & Snare. Thanks to every single one of you for tuning in!