Crash and Ride
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsCrash and Ride is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping musicians and other creative people survive depression and anxiety.
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Crash and Ride - Episode 39: The Thanksgiving 2019 Episode
November 24, 2019 05:01 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBThis week is a very special episode of Crash and Ride! I have compiled my favorite answers to the question "What is the fondest memory you have of a meal that you've had?" I know the holidays are tough for a lot of folks, so I wanted to make a special episode of past guests and maybe help some of my friends find the strength to make it through. Next week will be a regular interview! The essay I talk about concerning the Waffle House video of Sean Brock and Anthony Bourdain can be found h...
Crash and Ride - Episode 38: Sam Scholten
November 17, 2019 19:26 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBFor Episode 38, I interviewed Sam Scholten from the Louisville band Bon Air. Sam lost his wife Lisa to cancer just a few years ago. We talk about that loss, his recovery from it, and getting on with life without disrespecting the memory of those we've loved and lost. You can hear Bon Air here: https://bonair.bandcamp.com/ This is the company that makes Sam's aluminum baritone guitar: https://www.electricalguitarcompany.com/ This is the phenomenal West Virginia writer Breece ...
Crash and Ride - Episode 37: Patterson Hood
November 10, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThis week's episode is an interview I've been wanting to do for a long time! I spoke with Patterson Hood, singer/guitar player/songwriter from the band Drive-By Truckers! We talked about the wear and tear that touring puts on your brain, your relationships, your gear, and everything else! We talked about love and loss, and regrets. We talked about how amazing Nuci Space is! It's a good talk and I'm super proud of it! You can check out Drive-By Truckers here: https://www.drivebytruckers.c...
Crash and Ride - Episode 36: Josh Hensley
November 03, 2019 04:01 - 2 hours - 82.8 MBFor Episode 36 I spoke with Josh Hensley, the lead singer of the band The Rutabega! The Rutabega is from South Bend, Indiana, and makes music that is cerebral, beautiful, and incredibly honest. Josh talked about his surprisingly perfect childhood, the experience of having his best friend and bandmate struggle with social anxiety and depression until he just completely withdrew from life, and about becoming a father at 19 years old! You can check out the Rutabega's music here: https:/...
Crash and Ride - Episode 35: Erika Rickson, Pt 2
October 27, 2019 04:01 - 2 hours - 111 MBLast week was Part 1 of my interview with Erika Rickson. It was a really good talk, but Part 2 is, in my opinion, even better. There's even a little twist at the end that made Erika insist I call it "A Very Special Episode of Crash and Ride." Erika is the drummer for the amazing noise rock band Motherfucker, among a handful of other vital side projects. You can check out Motherfucker here: https://motherfuckermotherfucker.bandcamp.com/ You can hear Incendiaries here: ...
Crash and Ride - Episode 34: Erika Rickson, pt 1
October 20, 2019 14:34 - 2 hours - 86 MBI'm super excited about this interview. I got to interview one of my favorite people, Erika Rickson from the band Motherfucker. Erika is one of the best drummers in Athens, and she's a stellar human being. Pt. 1 of our interview is great, Pt. 2 will be even better! Erika is not afraid of the truth and she tells a lot of it here. I'm so so so proud of this interview. You can check out Motherfucker here: https://motherfuckermotherfucker.bandcamp.com/ You can hear Incendiaries ...
Crash and Ride - Episode 33: Mike Mantione
October 13, 2019 04:42 - 2 hours - 83.5 MBMike Mantione is the guitar player, singer, and principle songwriter of the band Five Eight. I've played music with Mike since 1989! We've been through everything imaginable that two musicians could go through- breakups, divorces, record deals, losing record deals, van madness, international flights, anxiety attacks, and gallons of blood, sweat, and tears. Mike has struggled long and hard to overcome his mental illness and sometimes he dragged the rest of us along with him, and yet we all s...
Crash and Ride - Episode 32: Riley Kirkpatrick
October 06, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThis week I spoke with Riley Kirkpatrick, a peer counselor from Alliance Recovery Center, a medically assisted treatment facility here in my town. After speaking with Dave from the Dopey Podcast (Episode 30) and Christian Lembach (Episode 27), I thought it might be good to have a guest who could fill in some of the gaps in my knowledge of treatment options for people coming off of opiate addiction. We talked about Harm Reduction, how opiate receptors in the brain affect recovery, and Riley's...
Crash and Ride - Episode 31: Chris Ballew
September 29, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBFor Episode 31 I spoke with Chris Ballew! Chris was formerly the front man for The Presidents of the United States of America, a band who had a handful of huge hits in the '90s. Then, pretty much at the top of their game, they stepped back and walked away from the fame machine. Years later, I discovered, almost by accident, that Chris was writing and performing children's music under the pseudonym Caspar Babypants. My curiosity about his journey was absolutely piqued. It turns out that we h...
Crash and Ride - Episode 30: Dave from the Dopey Podcast
September 22, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBHow much do I love the Dopey Podcast? So much. So, so much. Today I talked to Dave from Dopey, and we talked about drugs, drug stories, and dumb shit! Dave is brilliant. When you hear someone described as "all heart," well, this is the guy who broke the mold. You can hear the This American Life episode about Dave and the deaths of his friends Chris and Todd here (Episode 667, Neighbor of the Beast): https://www.thisamericanlife.org/667/wartime-radio The Dopey Podcast is here: https:/...
Crash and Ride: Episode 29 - Stephen Cramer
September 15, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBI interviewed the guy who started the Dudes Helping Dudes Facebook page! His name is Stephen Cramer and he's also the founder of Athens mental health festival Brain Aid! We talked about his struggle with depression, the effect his mother's mental illness had on him, and his multiple projects to try to break the stigma on mental health awareness! You can check out the Dudes Helping Dudes Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/285985468085333/ You can check out Brain Aid he...
Crash and Ride: Episode 28- Chad Cochran
September 09, 2019 14:30 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBChad Cochran is a photographer from Cleveland, Ohio, who does amazingly intimate portraits of Americana artists. Chad has recently begun a series he calls "I Didn't Want to Tell You" where he asks artists whose photos he has taken how mental health has affected their lives, then shows the photos with the text attached. You can see some examples of this work in the Fall 2019 Wellness Issue of 'No Depression' magazine. I am releasing this episode in mid-week because it's Americana Fest in Nash...
Crash and Ride: Episode 27 - Christian Lembach
September 08, 2019 04:01 - 2 hours - 93.7 MBFor Episode 27 I spoke with Christian Lembach, singer and guitarist for the noise rock band Whores. We talked about the death of his father when he was still very young, the debilitating car crash he experienced a few years later, his addiction to IV drugs, and his eventual recovery. You can hear Whores here: https://whores.bandcamp.com/ Here is the Andrew WK advice column I referenced towards the end of the interview: https://dangerousminds.net/comments/andrew_wk_on_the_power_of_dr...
Crash and Ride - Episode 26: Sterling Roig, pt. 2
September 01, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBEpisode 26 is Part 2 of my interview with Sterling Roig. In this episode. we cover everything that happened to him after being let go from the James Hall Band, including living through 9/11 in NYC, briefly joining and then leaving the band Varispeed, having his first experiences with hospitalization, developing an emotional block against playing drums, and more. Sterling went though a lot, these last few years, and I'm really proud of this talk.
Crash and Ride - Episode 25: Sterling Roig, pt.1
August 25, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBWay back last spring, I interviewed my old friend Sterling Roig in his apartment outside New York City. Sterling and I hadn't been in the same room together in over 20 years, but we were both soldiers in the post-Nirvana wars waged by capitalism vs. art. Sterling struggled with anxiety and sadness through those years, and we talk about that in pt. 1 of this two part interview. The reason I broke this one into two parts is because our original conversation ranged over four hours, and I had to...
Crash and Ride - Episode 24: Lincoln Barr
August 18, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBFor Episode 24 I interviewed Lincoln Barr, a singer/songwriter originally from Mississippi, formerly from Seattle, now living in South Carolina. Lincoln's work is moody, meditative, and thoughtful. He's done soundtracks and albums of songs about his struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts stemming from the violence he experienced in childhood. You can check out his album 'Cruel Dream: Music Inspired by the Film The Past is Never Dead' here: https://lincolnbarr.bandcamp.com/album...
Crash and Ride - Episode 23: Tim Midyett
August 11, 2019 04:01 - 2 hours - 93.6 MBFor Episode 23, I interviewed Tim Midyett, bass player from the enormously influential band Silkworm, baritone guitar player for the band Bottomless Pit, and now front person for the band Mint Mile. Tim and I talked about the death of his best friend, Michael Dahlquist, drummer for Silkworm, and the death of his friend Jason Molina. You can check out the documentary about Silkworm here: http://buy.couldntyouwait.com/ You can hear Bottomless Pit here: https://bottomlesspit.bandcamp.co...
Crash and Ride - Episode 22: Bill Mallonee
August 04, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBBill Mallonee is an extraordinarily gifted singer/songwriter, originally from Athens, now living outside Taos, New Mexico. Bill and I have known each other for almost 30 years and have collaborated a few times, shared many stages, and gone through many of life's tribulations as friends and comrades. I've always admired Bill's extraordinary talent and his commitment to being a man of faith, even while most of us in his circle of friends were staunchly agnostic. Bill's lyrics are fantastic, ...
Crash and Ride: Episode 21- Mike Dickinson
July 28, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 73 MBMike Dickinson is the head of Chicken Ranch Records, a label out of Austin, Texas. Chicken Ranch has been a going concern for the better part of two decades, and has artists such as Five Eight, Flat Duo Jets, Thee Idles, Starlings TN, Mr. Lewis and the Funeral 5, and more. Chicken Ranch Records can be found here: http://chickenranchrecords.com You can see video from the Chicken Ranch/Five Eight trip to India here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IMTSc6CGTo Komorebi is here: http...
Crash and Ride: Episode 20 - Friendship Commanders
July 21, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBI sat down with Buick Audra and Jerry Roe from Friendship Commanders in the sunny kitchen of their Nashville home. I first saw Friendship Commanders when our bands played together earlier this summer. I have been a devoted fan ever since. Both Buick and Jerry survived difficult, unusual childhoods and found each other as adults. Together they have created an artistic and romantic partnership of mutual trust and protection. We talked about surviving and thriving, recording with Steve Albini, ...
Crash and Ride: Episode 19 - Ryley Walker
July 14, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBRyley Walker is a guitarist and singer/songwriter, originally from Rockford, IL. He lived in Chicago for the better part of a decade, and has now relocated to NYC. He has an incisive, brilliant wit and he came to my attention through his sharp and funny twitter presence. Digging into his work revealed to me that he is also a thoughtful, gifted, and brilliant musician. We talked about drugs, sadness, the isolation of touring, and his suicide attempt in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. His...
Crash and Ride: Episode 18 - Thor Harris
July 07, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBThor Harris was one of the inspirations for starting this podcast. Thor has been the drummer for Shearwater, the Swans, Thor and Friends, Amanda Palmer, Hospital Ships, Xiu Xiu, Angels of Light, Bill Callahan, Lisa Germano, and a dozen other bands. He's a carpenter, a plumber, a painter, a sculptor, a writer, and a has been an outspoken advocate for getting the help you need if you're suffering from depression. He's written and illustrated a book called Ocean of Despair, a firsthand accoun...
Crash and Ride: Episode 17 - Richard Salino
June 30, 2019 04:01 - 2 hours - 82.6 MBFor Episode 17, I interviewed Richard Salino, an audio engineer working out of Studio G in Brooklyn, a cancer survivor, and a dear friend of mine. Richard talks about how he collapsed on a subway platform from a brain tumor, less than 24 hours after asking his girlfriend to be his wife. We discuss that, his treatment and subsequent recovery from stage 4 melanoma. Richard has asked me to make his contact information available to anyone struggling with cancer or who has a loved one who is su...
Crash and Ride: Episode 16 - Patrick Nehoda
June 23, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBFor Episode 16 I spoke with Patrick Nehoda, a singer/songwriter/guitarist living in Nashville, TN! Patrick is a former wilderness firefighter from Northern California. We talked about nearly being overrun by a forest fire while he was working a fireline, and how that affected his decision to play guitar and write songs for a living instead. We also talked about the death of his mother and how he's coping with that. You can hear Patrick's music on Bandcamp! https://patricknehodamusic.ban...
Crash and Ride: Episode 15 - Boo Ray
June 16, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBFor Episode 15 I talked to Boo Ray, a fantastic singer/songwriter/guitar-picker from Nashville! We talked about drugs, sadness, addiction, and trying to get better. It's a good one. We met up in his living room in Nashville, Tennessee, drank about a million cups of coffee and got down IN IT. Thanks, Boo! You can hear Boo's music here: https://booraymusic.com/ And here's the Crash and Ride Spotify Playlist for this week! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7sOzwkHgg328GBUm7yjGY4
Crash and Ride: Episode 14 - Sam Paulsen
June 09, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 65 MBFor Episode 14 I spoke with Sam Paulsen, guitarist in Man or Astroman? and guitarist for Mean Queen. She was also the guitarist for the incredible noise rock band We Versus the Shark. We talked about how she copes with the anxiety and insomnia that has been part of her life since she was very young! We talked about her other career as a nurse! We also reveal some VERY exciting news here for the first time! Check it out! Check out We Versus The Shark here: https://www.youtube.com/w...
Crash and Ride: Episode 13 - Josie Cool. pt.2
June 02, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 71 MBEpisode 13 is the second part of my interview with Josie Cool. In the first episode we talked about the death of her father and grandmother, her decision to transition, and her life as a trans woman. In this episode, we talk about her thoughts of suicide, self-destructive stage antics, and trying to live a life of self-acceptance. You can hear Teacup Gorilla here: https://teacupgorilla.bandcamp.com/releases Ersatz Robots Bandcamp page is here: https://ersatzrobots.bandcamp.co...
Crash and Ride: Episode 12 - Josie Cool, pt. 1
May 26, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBEpisode 12 is part 1 of my interview with Josie Cool. Josie is a trans musician from Denver, Colorado. Josie is the guitarist in Teacup Gorilla and a brand new band called Altar Girls. She's also the drummer in the all-trans band Ersatz Robots. She is formerly the guitarist in Great American Housefire. We covered so much ground in our interview that I decided to break it into two parts! Part 2 will be released at 12:01AM on June 2nd, 2019! You can hear Teacup Gorilla here: https:...
Crash and Ride: Episode 11 - Susie Ulrey
May 19, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBI interviewed Susie Ulrey from the band Pohgoh! She's a guitarist and singer/songwriter who is living with Multiple Sclerosis. She's a huge inspiration to me as she continues to create great art and thrive despite living with a disease that robs her of her mobility and peace of mind. After our interview, she sent me this fantastic poem and I asked her if I could include it in the show notes: The Thing Is | Ellen Bass to love life, to love it even when you have no stomach f...
Crash and Ride: Episode 10 - Evan Rowe
May 12, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBWhile I was on tour with Pinky Doodle Poodle two weeks ago, I was able to sit down with my good friend Evan Rowe. Evan has survived PTSD, depression, anxiety, electro-convulsive therapy, and multiple inpatient stays. Evan and I share a lot of common history and this one hit me right in the heart. Evan and I talk about finding something that finally worked to quell his worst impulses and how grateful we both are to have found bandmates and partners in life who will stick by us through the wor...
Crash and Ride: Episode 9 - Jonny 8 Track
May 05, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBWhile I was at SXSW back in March I spoke with Jonny 8 Track! Former drummer for Spiritualized, now a solo artist! We talked about growing up in a small, grey English town! We talked about struggling with the ups and downs of working as a musician! It was a good talk! You can check out Jonny's work here: https://news.chickenranchrecords.com/tag/jonny-8-track/ You can check out the whole Bialetti struggle here, if you were curious about what I was ranting about in the intro: https:/...
Crash and Ride: Episode 8 - Gus Engstrom
April 28, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBGus Engstrom is a musician and promoter from Charlotte, NC. He's an old friend and a good soul! He plays in the band Power Take Off and has long been a promoter and supporter of the Southeastern noise rock and punk scene. Gus had a late-life outburst of anxiety attacks and has spent years combating his anxiety and learning to manage it. We talk about that, about being a single parent, about being punk in drublic in the South, and more! You can hear Power Take Off here: https://power-take...
Crash and Ride: Episode 7 - Anthony Aparo
April 21, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBFor Episode 7 I interviewed Anthony Aparo! He's an insanely talented singer/songwriter from Atlanta! I met him when I mixed a record he made when he was barely 18 years old! It's still pretty great! He's now a producer and engineer in his own right! He plays almost every instrument! Sort of like Prince, but white and depressed! You can check out an upcoming single from his band Improvement Movement here: https://chunklet.bandcamp.com/album/jan3-b-w-i-know You can also hea...
Crash and Ride: Episode 6 - Noelle Shuck
April 14, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBNoelle Shuck is guitarist and vocalist for the Athens, GA-based punk band SheHeHe. We had a great conversation about punk rock, looking out for your friends and comrades who might be depressed, and about sexism in music. It was one of the more lighthearted interviews we've done, I had a really nice time talking to Noelle! You can check out SheHeHe's music on their Bandcamp page: https://shehehe.bandcamp.com/music SheHeHe is playing in Athens on May 12th at the Hi-Lo Lounge. I wil...
Crash and Ride: Episode 5 - Grant Curry
April 07, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBThis is a heavy one. Grant and I both toured constantly in the '90s, and we really treasured the times our paths would cross on the road. We met while he was living in New Orleans, and we've been in touch almost constantly ever since. Grant is the bassist for Pleasure Club, Ballroom Dance is Dead, and a dozen other projects. He's an engineer and producer, and a good friend. He's dealt with suicidal ideation since he was just a kid, and chronic depression, fatigue, and anxiety his entire life...
Crash and Ride: Episode 4 - "Imposter Syndrome" with Faiz Razi
March 31, 2019 15:34 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBIt's our special April Fools edition of Crash and Ride, our interview with Faiz Razi! Faiz contacted me specifically asking if we could do an episode on Imposter Syndrome. Faiz is one of the most accomplished men I know, and yet somehow feels inadequate and is haunted by a sense that his achievements are hollow and fraudulent. We also talk about being a brown person in the largely white world of indie rock, and what being culturally Muslim in America means in 2019. Here are some of th...
Crash and Ride: Episode 3 - Phil Smith
March 25, 2019 17:52 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBMarch 24, 2019 - 9:51pm, EasternTime: Phil Smith is one of the co-hosts of the fantastic podcast The Drummers Weekly Groovecast. He's also an outstanding musician and teacher. He's MY drum teacher. When I told him I was doing a podcast about mental health and musicians, he said "I really want to come talk to you," which surprised me, because he always seemed to be one of the most upbeat and together guys in the room. Now I know the whole story, and man, was it illuminating. Our interview ...
Crash and Ride: Episode 2 - Tierney Tough
March 25, 2019 17:47 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBMarch 16, 2019 - 11:35pm, Central Time: Tierney Tough is the bassist, vocalist, keyboard player, and half of the amazing writing team that drives the Orlando band The Pauses. We took a break from hurtling from gig to gig at South by Southwest and had a great conversation. We talked about hired gun gigs, dealing with loneliness, how much we love dogs, and so much more.
Crash and Ride: Episode 1 - Jake Cregger
March 25, 2019 17:35 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBThis is the first Crash and Ride interview. We talked with Jake Cregger of the bands Triac, Multicult, and the Arkaics. We talked about how music saved his life, about stress eating, and about not spending all day watching Charlie Chaplain films in your pajamas if that's something that triggers your anxiety. This is the first Crash and Ride interview. We talked with Jake Cregger of the bands Triac, Multicult, and the Arkaics. We talked about how music saved his life, about stress eating, ...