Heavy Snacking Podcast

HELLO HELLO and welcome back to The Heavy Snacking Podcast! I’m back from the break with a nice and juicy episode with the folks from Stereo Confidential (formerly Modern Vinyl). I talked to Chris, James and Mike about the formation of the podcast, ending the Modern Vinyl website, and charting a new course with their show Stereo Confidential. We also tasted some snacks and drinks while we got to know the boys better! They talked about all the new projects their working on including a Modern Vinyl Newsletter, new music from Mike’s band and James on going involvement in many facets of the music industry. Apologies for the weird intro, I had to record on the road in Philadelphia. Also, we found out that Chris has never burped, which is super trippy (and they did change their twitter tag- it’s now @stereopod )

“We’re snacking on ya!”

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It’s been a minute but I’m back with a new episode! I met up with Matty Terrones (Neutral Shirt, KIDS.) to talk about their musical journey and what they have coming up in the future with Neutral Shirt’s new album “Daisyworld”. This interview was done outside after crossing a creek and a short hike! We started out by cracking open some Yerba mate and ended up talking about burritos, the Philly Taco, La Croix and coffee, as well as plenty of vegan food spots. Enjoy the episode! The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska. HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC https://tinyurl.com/HeavySnaxMap https://tinyurl.com/HeavySnaxMap2 Intro - Alone Today (Neutral Shirt) Break - Growing Up (KIDS.) Outro - Sometimes I Just Want To Give Up (N

It’s a special episode this week! I’m taking a break from interviews and instead, I’m breaking out some old food and drink reviews from a number of different tours and trips I’ve taken over the past two years. It’s a short episode but there is also a new track from “Give”, the debut album from my friends in Ridgeway at the top of the show!
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The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska. HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC https://tinyurl.com/HeavySnaxMap https://tinyurl.com/HeavySnaxMap2 Intro - Running (Ridgeway)
 Outro - リサフランク420 / 現代のコンピュー (Macintosh Plus)
 Advanced U-Force Sports Drink (Lemon Lime Flavor) - Valero Gas Stations Fentiman’s Dandelion Burdock Root So

Eyyy, how you doin’? I’m back this week with Matteo DeBenedetti from the New Jersey band Toy Cars! Following up on his cameo in the Retirement Party episode, I called up Matty D and got the scoop on Jersey pizza and heard a passionate defense in the case of Sheetz vs. Wawa!

 We traced his musical history from ska and folk punk, to the anthemic heartland emo on Toy Car’s latest full length “Paint Brain”, as well as regrouping and gearing up for new stuff in 2019. In the second half we finally get the lowdown on Jersey Pizza, talk Taco Bell, discuss pizza and ramen snobbery. https://www.facebook.com/toycarsnj/ https://toycars.bandcamp.com/ http://snifflingindiekids.storenvy.com/products/17636555-toy-cars-sleeping-patterns-cd The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska. HeavySn

It’s baaaack! The Heavy Snacking Podcast is back with Episode 12 featuring Jordan Serrano of California Cousins. We are live in 2019 with more stories about touring and food recommendations from folks in the DIY and independent music scene. This week we talked about the formation of California Cousins, surviving Skate-topia and their new record “Distant Relatives”. In the second half we finally get to discuss Rochester New York- a place I have often referenced on this this show- as well as Energy Nuggets, and way too many fast food deals. 
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HELLO HELLO! Its been a long 5 months but the show is finally back. Before we drop the first full length episode of the New Year, here is an update about what's been happening and why there was a BIG break in episodes. Thanks to all the returning listeners for sticking with me and come back FRIDAY for a new episode with Jordan Serrano of California Cousins The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska. HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com www.Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC

Welcome to Episode 11 of the the show! This week we have Jaake and Randy of Get Married on the show to eat some Del Taco and talk about touring! We met up before their show in Orange County but there was one big disappointment (which you will have to listen to the show to hear). Oh also, this episode is BACKWARDS- we start with food! We talk about the early days in the San Jose scene (KiLL THE BATS and more...), what each of them brings to the band and the genesis of their new album "Songs for the Sleepless" plus amazing stories about Asian Man Records. We also talk about San Diego burritos, delirium in Buccees, hella drinks and Jake tries yerba mate bluephoria for the first time! https://getmarried.bandcamp.com/ http://www.facebook.com/getmarried408 http://asianmanrecords.limitedrun.com/products/622551-get-married-songs-for-the-sleepless-lp-cd http://wiretaprecords.limitedrun.com/products/622992-get-married-songs-for-the-sleepless-12-lp The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to

Welcome to Episode 10! For this special occasion I’m having our first roundtable snack tasting with Kyle and Ellie from The E Word Podcast! We all bought some snacks and drinks so we could sit down and taste some stuff referenced on past episodes! It’s much different than a normal episode of the podcast but we do touch on tons of food and music like Kali (with a K) bands, emo, and various sub-genres of hardcore. Warning: it’s a long one y'all! We also got multiple instances of us singing, hot takes on music and food, anti-capitalist rants, emo internet drama and of course some podcast shop-talk. We tried a bunch of different snacks and drinks including Yerba Mate Guyuaki, Topo Chico, Doritos, Kettle Chips, Cheez-its and Airheads. Plus we sprinkled in some food talk about sparkling drinks, grocery stores, Sauce, toasted bread and gas stations. AND SO MUCH YERB! http://www.podcasts.com/the-e-word-d4d440386
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Welcome to Episode 9 of the Heavy Snacking Podcast! This week my guest is Elijah Stoll from Awakebutstillinbed- we had a low key, late night chat after his show in Orange County and we finally got to catch up after their 2 month mega-tour. The band is still on the road, so I’m grateful Elijah was down to talk after the gig. We talked about coming up in the San Jose diy scene, playing drums in the legendary skramz band Leer, and using (loud) music to cope with the hard times. We touch on tons of music he was involved with including Best Buds, the Blue Lagoonies, Beach Bummed, Elijah_Skateboard, and of course awakebutstillinbed! In the second half we discussed local spots in San Jose/Santa Cruz as well as New Mexican cuisine, Taco Bell, sharing meals with friends and his top 10 sparkling waters. Come back next week for my special crossover episode and tasting with Kyle and Ellie of the E Word Podcast! awakebutstillinbed: www.facebook.com/awakebutstillinbed www.awakebutstillinbed.bandcamp.com www.tinyengines

And we're back! Sorry for the extended break but the Heavy Snacking Podcast is back with a new episode! This week's guest is Avery Springer from Retirement Party and Elton John Cena. We discuss her early musical history, relocating and integrating into the Chicago scene, as well as figuring out where your writing fits and adapting to the touring life. We are joined in the second half by her bandmates: James, Nick and Eddie. They give us tips for buying groceries on the road, keeping yer cooler clean and we have a little 420 friendly Pot Chat about legal marijuana- a first on the show! https://retirementparty.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/retirementpartychicago http://www.counterintuitiverecords.com/products/609245-retirement-party-somewhat-literate-12 The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains

HELLO HELLO and welcome to our first bonus mini-episode!! This short episode is an outtake from my interview with Brian Morgante, designer and musician from Flesh and Bone Design and bands like Deadhorse and Boy Rex! We discussed minions as an example of late stage capitalism, over zealous minion memes and the algorithmic power of those Yellow and Blue menaces.. www.fleshandbonedesign.com/ deadhorse.bandcamp.com/ www.instagram.com/fleshandbonedesign/ The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains from around the country and world! If you like weird food, ridiculous road stories and interviews, go check out our old episodes! HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC

It’s lucky number SEVEN here on the Heavy Snacking Podcast and this week my guest is musician/designer Brian Morgante! He is probably best known for his company Flesh and Bone Design but has an extensive musical history playing in his own bands and touring with others (most recently, Boy Rex)! He is also the first VEGAN we have had on the show, so get ready for some fresh recommendations! We talk about his upbringing in evangelical Christianity, being a dancing merch guy, and immersing himself in instrumental music under the name Deadhorse. We barely touch on his story as a designer but we did discuss Pennsylvania gas station chains, Vernor’s Ginger Soda, and of course we have a laundry list of vegan restaurants folks can check out! 
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It’s Episode 6 of the Heavy Snacking Podcast and this week I’m talking to my good buddies Zach and Vaughn from Casual Friday and Karoshi Boy! We documented some quote-unquote official band history and discussed their musical origins in Corona. We talk about sketchy shows on tour, their record “Weekend Forever” and turning what started as a joke into a serious songwriting project as well as an outlet for positivity. In the second half we get a couple puke stories, taco talk, tips for getting free chipotle, and food recommendations for The FEST in Gainesville, Florida! http://CasualFridayCA.bandcamp.com http://HiddenHomeRecords.storenvy.com/products/20807402-hhr014-casual-friday-weekend-forever-vinyl https://twitter.com/CasualFridayCA The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska.

We made it to number five! On this 5th episode I talk to Tony Presley from Real Live Tigers and Keeled Scales Records. We take a trip down memory lane and discuss his musical history and our friendship- which has lasted nearly a decade! This one is also a tailgate interview since Tony was on tour doing merch for our guest last week, David Dondero! We discuss Greyhound tours to the Bush inauguration protests, the days of LiveJournal and MySpace as well as 2000s DIY record labels and touring culture. In the second half we discuss sparkling drinks, the worst cup of coffee ever, and Texas’s legendary Bucc-ee’s Gas Station Convenience stores! www.realivetigers.bandcamp.com www.keeledscales.com The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska. HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com Facebook.c

New week, new episode to start the summer with DAVID DONDERO, known for his solo work and his time in Sunbrain + This Bike is a Pipe Bomb! He's a legendary touring musician who has been called one of the greatest living songwriters by NPR and he has influenced musicians like Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes. I caught up with him outside The Moroccan Lounge before a show and we discussed college house parties, DIY touring in the 90s, using the Dialer for free long distance calls and almost naming an album after my favorite sparkling water. We also talk about eating meat on 9/11, dumpster diving and hatch green chiles in New Mexico! ENJOY! www.DavidDondero.com www.DavidDondero1.bandcamp.com The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska. (Lots of music to compensate for the shorter int

It's the THIRD episode of the Heavy Snacking Podacst and this one features the first in-person interview as well as the first group chat with a band on tour! Owen Evans from Roar, Asleep in the Sea and AJJ discusses taking the reigns of his own creative output, balancing family life with touring and we get into the tough questions about lyrics and songwriting. The rest of his touring band joined us for the second half of the episode and we discussed favorite chips and soda, novelty food items and mystery flavors! The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska. https://roarsongs.bandcamp.com/ http://roartheband.tumblr.com/ HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC Contra - orange, Ca Pop the Soda Shop - Phoenix (closed) Rocket Burger - P

SECOND EPISODE of our Podcast Premier Extravaganza!! Our guest for this episode is Dylan Allard, bassist of Jay Som and guitarist of Freak No Hitter! We discuss his journey from middle school bassist and house shows in Antioch to becoming a full time musician who is touring the world with Jay Som. We also discuss eating healthy on the road, feeding the beat, chip dinner and our mutual love for Yerba Mate! The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska. https://freaknohitter.bandcamp.com/ http://www.jaysommusic.com/ https://jaysom.bandcamp.com/ Intro - "Unlimited Touch" Jay Som (Turn Into LP) Break - "Millennial Garbage (Demo)" Freak No Hitter (Unreleased) Outro - "Soviet Life" Crush (Cassingle) HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com Facebook.com/HeavySnackingPC Twitter: @HeavySnackingPC

PREMIER EPISODE!! The Heavy Snacking Podcast is an interview podcast where we talk to touring musicians about their musical history, traveling, regional cuisine, and of course, SNAX! We’re exploring the wild world of fast food, gas station delicacies, and local chains with your host Alyx Poska. For our debut I am talking to Matt Yankovich, guitarist of Just Friends and formerly Happy Diving. He takes us back to his pop punk/metal core roots and we also discuss Orange Sauce, Wawa vs Sheetz, the Route 44 Matt Yanko, and little burrito shacks on Cape Cod! https://justfriendsca.bandcamp.com/ Intro - Just Friends "Nothing But Love" (Promo Tape Version) Break - Happy Diving "So Bunted" (7" Version) Outro - Chill Pill "Glow" (Demo EP) HeavySnackingPodcast@gmail.com El Farolito, The Mission, SF La Plaza, Concord, CA Angelou’s, San Jose, CA El Abuelo, San Jose, CA Albertacos, Orange, CA Rafa’s Tacos, Alhambra, CA La Vic’s, San Jose, CA Jim’s Cheesesteaks, Philly, PA Lorenzo’s Pizza, Philly, PA Delassandros Cheese