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Host Ray Harkins dives deep with creators of independent culture from musicians, artists and other interesting people to find out what inspires them, how they came to be and many other unexpected places.

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    • 4.8 • 416 Ratings

Host Ray Harkins dives deep with creators of independent culture from musicians, artists and other interesting people to find out what inspires them, how they came to be and many other unexpected places.

    Neil Rubenstein, Comedian and Sons of Abraham

    Neil Rubenstein, Comedian and Sons of Abraham

    I love when I can bring two worlds that seemingly don't connect with one another and for this episode, it's comedy and hardcore. The man to do that with us is Neil Rubenstein who is a stand-up comedian and also the vocalist for the late 90's Jewish hardcore band, Sons of Abraham. We discuss the connection between DIY hardcore and comedy, bringing his friends from the music world into comedy as well as Long Island hardcore. It's a great discussion and you must check out his new stand up special released by our friends at Equal Vision Records. 

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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Tyler Short from Inclination and Life Death Brigade

    Tyler Short from Inclination and Life Death Brigade

    "Its a decade of putting an X on my name"  

    Tyler Short from Inclination is on the show this week and boy, what a fun discussion. I am obsessed with his band and love that I get to punish him to be on the podcast and then in turn, be my friend. He also runs a great record label based out of his home in Louisville, KY called Life Death Brigade as well as a NEW BAND called Walk Proud. We discuss being a luddite, being in the working class and his love for country music (that has manifested in a podcast he started with a friend all about it). Dig in and X up for those inclined. 

    Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) 

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    Theme Song by Tapestry Gold

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    Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. 

    Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.


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    • 1 hr 23 min
    Geoff Rickly from Thursday

    Geoff Rickly from Thursday

    600 episodes. That's over 600 hours of talking about punk, hardcore, metal, emo and everything DIY and while it feels stupid to type this...thank you. I couldn't have picked a more appropriate guest for this episode in the form of Geoff Rickly from Thursday. I have had the pleasure of knowing him for over 20 years (since our bands played together in Long Island, shout out Backyard Blues) and never bugged him to come on...until now. Geoff and I speak about the "War All the Time" era of the band, his debut novel (out now on Rose Books, it's incredible) and being a fan. He truly gives you his full attention and I'm glad to bring this discussion to you. Here's to 600 more as I feel in many ways I am just getting started.

    Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) 

    Weekly Recommendation Playlist

    Theme Song by Tapestry Gold

    Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube

    Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. 

    Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    John Coyle from Outspoken

    John Coyle from Outspoken

    Absolutely thrilled to welcome John Coyle from Outspoken this week. Outspoken just recently played an incredible show at Programme recently and on the eve of that performance, John came over to my place and we chopped it up big time. We discuss the importance of Uniform Choice, ego and an insane story of John working at a hotel and witnessing something traumatic that inspired him to write the lyrics to one of Outspoken's beloved songs. Happy to have documented this and hope you enjoy! 

    Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) 

    Weekly Recommendation Playlist

    Theme Song by Tapestry Gold

    Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube

    Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. 

    Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 22 min
    Aaron Bruno from AWOLNation, The Barbarians of California and Insurgence

    Aaron Bruno from AWOLNation, The Barbarians of California and Insurgence

    Boy oh boy I am happy to bring you this conversation, not even a torrential downpour here in Southern California could prevent it. Thrilled to have Aaron Bruno from AWOLNation, Insurgence and his newest project, The Barbarians of California on the show. We chat about his life in the Valley outside of Los Angeles, the craziest places he's heard his music playing and why as a grown adult, he feels compelled to play in a hardcore band now. Enjoy this super sized conversation! 

    Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) 

    Weekly Recommendation Playlist

    Theme Song by Tapestry Gold

    Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube

    Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. 

    Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 33 min
    Maha Shami from No Man

    Maha Shami from No Man

    In this highly engaging chat, we bring in Maha Shami from No Man who is the lead vocalist from the band. They are on the verge of releasing their new LP on Iodine Recordings called "Glitter and Spit" which is a barn burner. We discuss with Maha her upbringing in Texas, the unconventional ways her family supported the DC scene and her opposition to the occupation of Palestine (which is an important subject not only now, but always). Dig in and enjoy! 

    Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) 

    Weekly Recommendation Playlist

    Theme Song by Tapestry Gold

    Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube

    Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. 

    Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 8 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
416 Ratings

416 Ratings

JaredG728 ,

Amazing interviews

This is a great podcast. The interviewer is very well educated in the subject. Does his homework to make sure to ask accurate questions. The episode with Rama Mayo made me go back to all those amazing records he put out.

lifefromloam ,

This show is amazing

I’ve been listening to 100 Words or Less for several years now. It’s been so long hearing the show every week that Ray the host feels like a friend I’m catching up with each week rather than just the host of a show I listen to. I love the content of the interviews and the guests are varied and insightful. I will always recommend this show to any fan of independent music.

Ccmmhh ,

you should listen

Absolutely love all the new music this podcast brings into my world! Ray’s passion for independent music really shines here.

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