Best Keith M / Iodine Recordings Podcasts (2025)

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Repost - Episode 169: Kurt Ballou of Converge / God City Studio 2:20:45

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation. Keith sits down with Kurt Ballou to discuss the early days of Converge, recording their now legendary LP "Jane Doe" and the legacy of that record, the band's creative process, the early days of God City Studio, recording Cave In's "Until Your Heart …

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Episode 301: Allen Epley of Shiner / The Life and Times 1:20:52

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Allen Epley returns to the show and we discuss skiing, Line 6 Delay Pedals, the making of Shiner's 2020 LP "Schadenfreude", how the band learned to write together again after 15 years apart, playing 3rd guitar for Sunny Day Real Estate, Shiner's new LP "BELIEVEYOUME", the making of the record, navigating creative differences, Allen's post-Shiner ba…

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Repost - Episode 167: Brent Rambler of August Burns Red 1:16:21

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation. Keith sits down with Brent Rambler, guitarist of metal giants August Burns Red to discuss Brent's early days in Lancaster Pennsylvania, his early influences (including the hardcore and post hardcore bands Thursday and Poison the Well), the early day…

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Episode 300: Ken Vasoli of The Starting Line / Vacationer 1:26:08

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The New Scene - Episode 300: Ken Vasoli of The Starting Line / Vacationer Ken Vasoli returns to the show and we discuss relationships, marriage and having kids, the long road to maturity, The Starting Line, the making of their new LP "Eternal Youth", how the band decided to make a new record, their creative process and bands that influenced the new…

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Repost - Episode 166: Sergie Loobkoff of Samiam / Ways Away 2:03:52

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Sergie Loobkoff to discuss growing up in California, shows at Gilman St. and bands from that era, the history of Samiam, their time on a major label, forming Solea, the story of Solea's final LP "Finally We Are Nowhere", the formation of Ways Away, their latest LP "Torch…

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Episode 299: Tom Schlatter of Hundreds of AU / Saetia / You and I 1:13:15

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Keith sits down with Tom Schlatter to discuss growing up in Toms River, NJ, discovering the local scene, the formation of You and I, band influences, their tour with Saetia and their final show. We also discuss Tom's post You and I band The Assistant, the band's history and extensive touring schedule, Tom's band Capacities and their recent gig at N…

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Repost - Episode 165: Anaiah Lei of Zulu 1:12:22

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation. Keith sits down with Anaiah Lei to discuss growing up in Los Angeles, Anaiah's early start in the world of music, touring the world with the Bots, leaving to pursue his passion for hardcore and punk music, drumming for Dare, the formation of Zulu, t…

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Episode 298: Todd Kowalski of Propagandhi 1:10:36

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Keith sits down with Todd Kowalski to discuss growing up in Saskatchewan, Todd's intro to punk and metal music, driving far distances to see bands, Todd's history as an illustrator, how he segued full time into music and joined Propagandhi. We also discuss the making of Propagandhi's 2001 LP "Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes", the ethos of the ban…

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Repost - Episode 164: Peter Mulders of Brutus 1:24:24

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Keith sits down with Peter Mulders to discuss growing up in Belgium, discovering punk rock, Peter's early bands, the formation of Brutus, the early days of the band, recording of their latest LP "Unison Life", balancing personal and work lives, what's next for Brutus and more. Intro - 0:00 - 6:02 Brutus Interview - 6:04 - 1:14:10 Outro - 1:14:24 - …

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Episode 297: Isa Holliday of Slow Crush 1:14:59

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Isa Holliday returns to the show and we discuss moving to Belgium in her youth, discovering the local music scene, her early bands, the early days of Slow Crush, the band's rehearsal space and how they perfect their live sound. We also discuss one of Slow Crush's earliest gigs at Roadburn Festival, the band's creative process, signing with Pure Noi…

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Repost - Episode 161: Cen of Soul Blind 1:18:18

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Cen of Soul Blind to discuss growing up in the Hudson Valley, early musical influences and discovering the local scene. We also discuss the formation and history of Soul Blind, recording with Will Yip, the band's latest LP "Feel It All Around", what's next for Soul Blind…

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Episode 296: Nathan Ellis of The Casket Lottery / Coalesce 1:03:15

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Nathan Ellis returns to the show and we discuss the return of Coalesce, how the band reunited, preparing to play live again, band dynamics, their recent run of shows and the vinyl reissues. We also discuss The Casket Lottery, the making of their new LP "Feel The Teeth, some of the themes covered in the record, overcoming a back injury to play FEST,…

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Repost - Episode 154: Rob Pennington of By The Grace of God / Jupiter Hearts 1:25:30

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Rob Pennington to discuss growing up and going to shows in Louisville, the history of Endpoint and By The Grace of God, touring the world, Rob's PhD and the work he does in Behavioral Science, Black Widows/Black Cross, Rob's latest band Jupiter Hearts and more. Intro - 0…

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Episode 295: Justin Pearson and Brian Amalfitano of Deaf Club 2:22:20

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Justin Pearson returns to the show and we discuss the current state of affairs in the world, politics in music and the documentary "Don't Fall In Love With Yourself" which details Justin's life and music. We also discuss the formation of Deaf Club, the history of the band, their creative process, the making of their new LP "We Demand a Permanent St…

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Repost - Episode 153: Kat Moss of Scowl 1:34:42

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Kat Moss to discuss the formation of Scowl, the history of the band, their debut LP "How Flowers Grow", the band's creative process, their recent tours including a stadium run with Limp Bizkit, Kat's early inspirations, how she developed her personal style and more. Gues…

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Episode 294: Jason Farrell of Swiz / Bluetip / Retisonic 1:27:30

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Keith sits down with Jason Farrell to discuss the internal drive to constantly be working, discovering hardcore and punk music through skateboarding in DC in the late 80's, the scene at the time, witnessing the rise of bands like Fugazi, Rites of Spring, and Dag Nasty, the formation of Swiz, the history of the band and their initial breakup. We als…

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Repost - Episode 151: Tiffany (Singer / Songwriter / Pop Star) 1:04:30

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Tiffany to discuss her early days of performing, the '87 mall tour and number one single "I Think We're Alone Now" that introduced her to the world, dealing with life in the spotlight, overcoming alcoholism in her family, her creative process, her new album "Shadows" and…

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Episode 293: Mike Taylor of Pygmy Lush / PG. 99 1:35:15

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The New Scene - Episode 293: Mike Taylor of Pygmy Lush / PG. 99 Mike Taylor returns to the show and we discuss daily happiness, band logistical challenges, the positives and negatives of self-managing a band, PG. 99's recent tour of Europe, their most recent reunion which began in 2017 and the current state of screamo music and the scene. We also d…

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Repost - Episode 150: Ryan Shelkett of Liars Academy / Cross My Heart 1:30:10

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Ryan Shelkett to discuss growing up in Maryland, discovering the local scene, his early bands Blank and Cross My Heart, the history of Liars Academy, life on the road, their final LP "Demons", its upcoming reissue via Steadfast Records, recording a solo record with J. Ro…

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Episode 292: Dave Collis of Slow Mass 1:09:30

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Keith sits down with Dave Collis to discuss growing up in Philadelphia, moving to Chicago to study audio engineering, booking shows in Chicago, careers in and out of the music business, Dave's early bands and the formation of Slow Mass. We also discuss the history of Slow Mass, band dynamics, their creative process, the making of their 2025 LP "Low…

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Repost - Episode 147: Chris Wrenn of Bridge Nine Records 1:37:21

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Chris Wrenn to discuss the early days of Bridge Nine Records, how Chris leveraged a long-standing sports rivalry to fund the label, the label's breakthrough release of the first American Nightmare 7", Bridge Nine's growth over the years, how Ben Affleck ended up wearing …

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Episode 291: Brittany Luna and Tim Hildebrand of Catbite 1:18:35

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Keith sits down with Brittany Luna and Tim Hildebrand of Catbite to discuss their history with music, moving to Philadelphia, the formation of Catbite, the band's history, the correct definition of "New Tone" ska, dealing with criticism, the making of Catbite's latest EP "Doom Garden", collaborating with Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy and more.…

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Repost - Episode 145: Thomas Sheehan of Indecision / Most Precious Blood 1:22:08

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Thomas Sheehan to discuss Indecision tour stories, the "Indecision Curse", the formation of Most Precious Blood, the '02 Furnace Fest bible incident, almost playing Furnace Fest '22, navigating two Most Precious Blood lineups, Axe to Grind podcast, what's next for Most P…

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Episode 290: Viggy Ram of Drought 1:16:01

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Keith sits down with Viggy Ram to discuss relocating from Toronto to the Bay Area in his youth, discovering the local scene, some of Viggy's early bands, nu-metal and its influence on late 90's and early 2000's hardcore and the formation of Drought. We also discuss the history of Drought, the making of the band's debut LP "Souvenir", overcoming men…

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Repost - Episode 143: Furnace Fest 2022 Recap 1:26:38

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I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith is joined by Vadim Taver (This Day Forward / Poison the Well) and Nazareth Lamay (A&R - Columbia Records) for a full Furnace Fest 2022 Recap. We discuss the fest, highlight performances from Elliott, Slow Crush, Sunny Day Real Estate, Poison the Well, Quicksand and much more.…