Good Company with Bowling

Dave Perry - Fear of Water

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Dave Perry, the mastermind behind the band Fear of Water. In our conversation, we delved into the origins of the band and the remarkable longevity that Perry has maintained with this project. Additionally, we explored Perry's journey to becoming the drum tech for the renowned band Nevermore.

Rich Ward - Guardians of the Jukebox , Fozzy , Stuck Mojo

Don't miss my recent chat with Rich Ward of Guardians of the Jukebox as we dive into the band's origins, current activities, and Rich's involvement in his other projects - Fozzy and Suck Mojo.

Kurt Thomas (Kurt Thomas band)

Don't miss my conversation with Kurt Thomas as we delve into his songwriting journey and writing “Fun having fun” with Zac Brown Band. We also touch on topics such as family life and the evolution of our friendship throughout the years.

Phil Demmel - Kerry King , Vio-lence, Machine Head

Check out my interview with Phil Demmel currently from the band "Kerry King". We talk about how Kerry King formed his new band and the writing process. We also discuss Phil’s previous band Vio-lence, tours, and Pantera reunion shows.

Scott Rose - Rikets

Join me as I chat with Scott Rose, the talented musician from Rickets, about his latest release "Infected and Controlled". Dive into the conversation as we explore his musical journey, from humble beginnings to where he stands today.

Brooke Colucci - Vonan

Check out my interview with Brooke Colucci , a talented musician who creates drum cover videos and is a member of the new band vonan: "In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Brooke, a highly skilled musician who has gained popularity through her captivating drum cover videos. 

Good Company Christmas edition- Elias (Nonpoint), Mikey (Islander) , Chris Akin (CMS)

Join Elias, Mikey, and Chris as they share their personal stories and memories of Christmas, discussing their favorite holiday traditions and the impact of music during this magical time of year. Get ready for heartwarming conversations, laughter, and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this extraordinary collaboration. Whether you're a fan of Nonpoint, Islander, CMS, or simply love the holiday spirit, this is a YouTube video you won't want to miss. 

Ben Oxley - By the Horn's

Check out my interview with Ben Oxley. Ben has a nonprofit organization-  By the Horns" is about merging the worlds of the able and disabled by means of awareness, adventure, and community. We aim to bring unity and new perspective by using our abilities to help others instead of using our disabilities as excuses.

Esjay Jones - We are Pigs

Dango Empire - Drummer for (Scott Stapp)

Check out my latest  interview with Dango Empire , Dango is a Nashville drummer for Scott Stapp, Sonicflood, & Amber Pacific. Drum teacher  & session drummer for Endo. 

Fear Factory Guitarist Dino Cazares

This week, we have a legendary artist from one of my favorite bands, Dino Cazares from Fear Factory. We discus the latest tour with Fear Factory , Lions at the gate and Lucuna Coil.  We also talk about the making of Fear Factory's legendary albums, Demanufacture, Obsolete, and Digimortal. Dino is the Best!!! 

Diego Verduzco - Lions at the Gate

 I am beyond excited to share with you all my recent interview with the incredibly talented Diego Verduzco from Lions at the Gate!  We had such an amazing chat about their latest music, upcoming projects, and the band's journey so far. Trust me, you don't want to miss out on this one!

Dain and Josh Sport and music podcast- Good Company with Bowling

Check out my conversation with Dain and josh sports and muisc podcast. In this episode we talk about how sports and music is a good idea to due to it's ability to engage a diverse audience.

Ming Cheng (Brother of Deftones' Chi Cheng)

 Check out my latest interview with Ming Cheng, brother of the late Chi Cheng from the Deftones. We discuss Sergio, who replaced Chi, touring with the Deftones, our top favorite influences, and so much more. This is definitely one of my favorite interviews.”

Kemble Walters- Chevelle, Aeges, Juliette Lewis & the Licks

Check out my latest conversation with Kemble Walters. We discuss how Kemble joined the Rock band Chevelle, being in a band with a famous actress Juliette Lewis and his current band Aeges. We also talk about the time Kemble recorded demos with Dave Grohl. 

Ahrue Luster- Lions at the Gate

Check out my conversation with Ahrue Luster formerly guitarist from Machine Head, ill nino and now his new band “Lions at the Gate”. We discuss touring with Nita Strauss . We also talk about Ahrue not  drinking.  It’s a great episode. 

Thom Hazaert- Interview

This week's conversation is with the Forrest Gump of Nu Metal, Thom Hazaert. Thom has helped bands such as Chimaira, Taproot, Nonpoint, and Snot, and has even sung for Dave Ellefson's Sleeping Giants."

Dale Thompson - Bride

Check out my conversation with Dale Thompson from the legendary band Bride.  We discuss Bride’s new LP “Are you awake”. We also  talk about how Dale almost became the singer / frontman of Stryper in the early 90’s. 

Josey Scott - Saliva, Violent shade

On this episode of Good Company with Bowling we have Josey Scott from his former band Saliva.  We discuss the history of saliva how they formed. We also talk about how 9/11 and the impact it had on the band and much more. Josey Scott has a new band violet shade which is coming soon. 

Rob Arnold - Chimaira, Six feet under, Solo

On Todays episode of Good Company with Bowling we have Rob Arnold From Chimaira. We talk about the early days of Chimaira and the highly underrated documentary’s that the band released over the years. We also discuss Rob’s new solo album. 

Ryan and Derek- Casket Creatures, Neon Warlords

“This weeks episode should be sponsored by Miller light. We have a tray literally full of beer as we discuss Ryan and Derek from the Casket Creatures. We talk about there influences and music style . We also discussed Ryan side project neon warlords. And how the band took inspiration from classic 80s movies like Rocky 4.”

Jackson Foster- Silly Goose

On this episode of Good Company with Bowling we have Jackson Foster from Silly Goose. We discuss how Silly Goose formed and who's in the band.  We talk about the band doing "Street shows" when they tour. Basically a free show in the parking lot of bigger bands. It's a Great episode! 

Clint Lowery- Sevendust , Ghostwriter

On this episode of Good Company we talk to Clint about his latest solo album titled Ghostwriter. We discuss how Client wrote and recorded in his studio/ basement. We also talk about the new Sevendust album that going to be released in 2023. I introduced a new Co- Host as well  

Top 3 Christmas Movies - Mikey Carvajal, Jackson Foster - Ep078

This week Scott welcomes Mikey Carvajal and Jackson Foster to to the show as the guys count down their Top 3 Christmas Movies! Additionally,they exchange some pretty memorable gifts. As you probably know, Mikey is from the band Islander. Mikey has been on several past Good Company episodes including last year's Christmas special (which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRyXnJ5GpSo) and is always an entertaining guest. Today is no exception. Jackson Foster is a part of rising ...

Truth to Power - Ep077

This week Scott welcomes the guys from Truth to Power to Good Company. This hardcore band describes themselves as "Anti-establishment-Anti-religious minded -Anti-BS-Anti-slavery through whatever means they’re using these days. Anti-woke-Anti-authoritarian-Anti-passive lifestyle that’s force fed to us through peace without bloodshed." In this discussion Scott talks to the band about their origin, influences, and much more. They describe their outside the box mix of hardcore and thrash music...

Solomon Banks Interview - Ep076

This week Scott welcomes Soloman Banks to the show. Soloman works as an artist in the fields of rap, pop, and hip hop music. His current single 'We Don't Care;' a collaboration with Hey Rico, is available on music streaming services. Topics covered in this chat include collaborative partners, belief in self, musical influences, the origin of the name of Soloman Banks, how he approaches songwriting and arrangements, how he met Rico, the importance of work ethic, video filming stories, future...

Ivan De Prume (White Zombie) Interview - Ep075

This week Scott welcoms Ivan De Prume to the show. Ivan, known for his work in the early days of White Zombie, also has his new band Boundless Joy.  Ivan grew up in Brooklyn, NY which is where he'd go on to meet future bandmate Sean Yseult. In this conversation, Ivan discusses his upbringing in New York as well as early musical influences.  In this episode, you'll get the backstory of how White Zombie was formed as well as how he got into drumming. As per usual, Scott takes Ivan on a trip...

Lakeview Dads Top 3 Favorite Albums - Ep074

This week Scott is joined by 3 of his favorite friends, the Lakeview Dads, to pick their Top 3 Favorite albums. The Lakeview Dads are a tight-knit group of guys from Scott's local community. This episodes features the guys going over a lot of different things. It's a great reminder of how much fun it is to just sit with your buddies and converse about the stuff you love. Topics hit on this week include Shaky Knees Festival, Crossroads (the movie), Rick Rubin, and more! Bands discussed in ...

Lord Nelson (Stuck Mojo) - Ep073

This week Scott welcomes Lord Nelson of Stuck Mojo to the show. Lord, while known for music, has also entered the world of podcasting. In this discussion, he shares the story of how he decided to break into the platform. His podcast, Live & Loud With The Lord Experience is available at https://www.cmspn.com/live-and-loud-with-the-lord/ Lord is into a large variety of music, In this talk, he shares some of the diverse array of artists he's into. It's pretty eye-opening.  Stuck Mojo blazed ...

Sergio Vega Interview (Deftones, Quicksand) - Ep072

This week Scott welcomes Sergio Vega of Deftones and Quicksand for a great conversation. After playing bass for Deftones since 2009, Sergio announced he was leaving the band earlier this year when contract negotiations broke down. Since then, he's gone back to focusing on his time on Quicksand; a post-hardcore group he founded all the way back in 1990. Scott and Sergio cover a lot of ground in this conversation. Things start out with discussion of Sergio's early life and musical influences....

Doc Coyle of Bad Wolves - Ep071

This week Scott welcomes Doc Coyle of Bad Wolves to the show for an in-depth discussion.  The conversation starts with Doc and Scott talking about their shared love of movies; especially Wayne's World. Doc grew up in New Jersey near Rutgers University. In this talk he reflects on his family and upbringing. Coming from a musical family, Doc was influenced through his parents love of Jazz music, classical and early classic rock. Additonally, his parents influenced him through 90's alternativ...

Erik Rogers of Stereomud Interview Ep070

This week Scott welcomes back Erik Rogers of Stereomud for a fun and insightful conversation. Eric was one of the first ever Good Company guests.  Stereomud, formed of members from New York and Atlanta, made their mark from 1999-2003. The band released two full-length albums; 2001's 'Perfect Self' and 2003's 'Every Given Moment' before disbanding.  Topics touch on in this chat include how Scott met Erik and reached out to him when Good Company was just starting out, Erik's early days, and ...

Frank Fontsere (Fozzy / Stuck Mojo) Interview - Ep069

This week Scott welcomes former Fozzy/Stuck Mojo drummer Frank Fontsere for a great conversation on his life and career. Scott's fandom for Frank goes back to his teenage years as a fan of Stuck Mojo and, later, Fozzy. Frank recently announced his retirement from the music industry and is now focusing on new endeavors including his own original art as well as a new podcast. Frank joined Stuck Mojo just in time for the recording of 'Pigwalk.' He stayed with the band through 2001 and simulta...

C. Thomas Howell And Kurt Thomas Interview - Ep068

We've got a special episode of Good Company this week as Scott is joined by Kurt Thomas and C. Thomas Howell! Kurt, an outstanding artist, is a past guest of the show and a longtime friend of Scott's C. Thomas Howell is, of course, known for a long run of Hollywood success with movies such as 'The Outsiders,' 'Red Dawn,' and many others. He's additionally kick-started a music career as Tommy Howell; going the path of country music and songwriting. His band, The Pony Express, has been buildi...

Jason Dozer - Ep067

This week Scott welcomes Jason Dozer to the show for a super fun conversation. As an entrepreneur, Dozer runs Metaldozer Machine Works; a custom microphone stand company that churns out great product for rock singers everywhere. As a musician, he is the front man for '84 (an awesome Van Halen tribute) as well as Excitable, and Moby Dick (a popular party cover band). In this episode, Dozer shares the story behind how Metaldozer Machine Works came to be; it's inspiration, history, and more. T...

Richie the Barber - Ep066

This week Scott is joined by Richie the Barber for an unforgettable episode (and haircut). Richie  the Barber is certainly not the barber your father took you to as a  child. This self-confessed nonconformist is a byproduct of what happens  when an old soul falls in love with punk ethos.  Known for his 1920s  gentleman-like mustache and Chaplinesque picture poses, the man is a dedicated barber whose clientele is as broad as his horizons. Richie is not only a talented barber but also an inc...

Rick Gatheman & Ray Hemms (Say Never / Giza Is Gone) - Ep065

This week Rick Gatheman & Ray Hemms join Scott for a fun interview! The conversation begins with discussion of the greatness of Ray Luzier. From there, Scott talks about the loss of Say Never guitarist Ben Sumpter and how the band has regrouped since.  The conversation moves to Rick's early years including his time with a band called Red Alert. Additionally, there's discussion about some of Ray's early bands including one that was performing in the Atlanta area during the 1996 Atlanta Olymp...

Kyle Sanders, Mikey Carvajal, and Nathan Mowery (Christmas Songs/Albums) - Ep064

This week Scott is joined by Kyle Sanders, Mikey Carvajal, and Nathan Mowery to exchange gifts, pick their favorite Christmas songs/albums, and spread lots of holiday cheer! There are some interesting song/album/artist choices in this episode including the Die Hard DVD menu (huh?), Starflyer 59, Willie Nelson, Chris Jericho, The Kinks, Family Force 5, Fold Zandura, The Ventures, Joey Ramone, My Chemical Romance, and more! The guys also exchange some awesome presents! No hints; you gotta li...

Marc Rizzo (ill Nino and Soulfly) - Ep063

This week Scott sits down with Marc Rizzo of ill Nino and Soulfly for an engaging conversation about his career. The chat begins with discussion of Marc's passion for the guitar as well as his return to live show's this year. Marc toured the country doing solo shows. He had to get creative with the gear and the routing but was grateful to get back in front of audiences. Marc was an original member of ill Nino. In this discussion he talks about the beginnings of the band as well as the infl...

Ahrue Luster (Lions at the Gate, ill nino, Machine Head) - Ep062

This week Scott sits down with Ahrue Luster from Lions at the Gate for a great conversation.  As with previous guest Cristian Machado, Ahrue is a member of Lions at the Gate; a group picking up momentum quickly. The conversation begins with a discussion of how the band came together. The fast turnaround from band formation to recording is staggering and the results speak for themselves. Before Lions at the Gate, Ahrue Luster was a member of Machine Head; notably on the album The Burning Re...

Actus Reus - Ep061

This week Scott welcomes the guys from Actus Reus to Good Company. Actus Reus was formed in Buford, GA in 2017. Since then, they've released several singles as well as the 2019 EP 'Vengeance.' Their latest single 'Thoughts Revoked' was released in September 2021. In this discussion, the band tells Scott the full story of how Actus Reus came to be as well as their songwriting process. They also talk about their musical influences including Korn, Tool, Gojira, and more.  They also share the ...

Cristian Machado (Lions at the Gate, Ill Nino) - Ep060

This week Scott sits down with Cristian Machado of Lions at the Gate and Ill Nino. Cristian's new band Lions at the Gate has a great single out now called 'Not Even Human.'  The chat begins with talk of Scott's long-running fandom of Ill Nino. Going back all the way to the original demo, Scott and Cristian dig into the band's history. Topics covered during this section of the chat include transitioning from being a bassist to a singer, Revolution Revolucion, Roadrunner Records, touring with...

Mikey and John (Snot) - Ep059

This week Scott sits down with John and Mikey from Snot for an epic conversation. Snot's history is tragically short lived but their influence lives on to this day. Formed in California in 1995, the group took off quickly on the strength of their 'Get Some' album. Tragically, it was all cut short with the untimely death of vocalist Lynn Strait in 1998.  If you're a Snot fan, you'll get a lot of great details on the band in this episode. From John and Mikey's first meeting in 1994, the guys ...

Tim Williams (Vision of Disorder, Bloodsimple, Rollin' Coffin) - Ep058

Tim Williams of Vision of Disorder, Bloodsimple, & Rollin' Coffin joins scott this week for a fun, engaging interview.   Tim's newest project is Rollin' Coffin. In this discussion, Scott asks him about their newest single and how the project came together. Additionally, Tim gives updates on future plans for the band including upcoming videos and new material. He also shares the origin of the band name and it's pretty wild. Vision of Disorder is very near and dear to Scott. In this chat, Ti...

Alfonso Civile of Heartsick - Ep057

This week Scott is joined by Alfonso Civile of Heartsick for an engaging conversation. Emerging out of the Midwest and finally ready to take the whole of the  US by storm, Heartsick is a band of brothers, consisting of Alfonso  Civile on vocals, Jerred Pruneau on guitar, Waylon Fox on bass and  Talmadge Jake Bryan on drums.  The discussion starts with some talk about Scott's ever-growing music-related collection and how it's becoming a hall of fame of sorts. Additionally, there's some discu...

Mike Stickler of Take a Lap Podcast - Ep056

This week Scott welcomes Mike Stickler of the Take a Lap podcast to the show. Scott discovered Mike through his popular Tik Tok videos. In this discussion, Mike shares how he got into the ever-present social platform. Mike and his then-wife Kat's videos quickly grew in popularity which led to a very large following. Kat's creativity and Mike's business acumen combined to help their success. In this chat, Mike shares some behind the scenes stories of how much of their Tik Tok videos were real...

Schuylar Croom of He Is Legend - Ep055

This week Scott is joined by Schuylar Croom of He is Legend for an engaging conversation. Fronting the band since it's inception in 2003 in North Carolina, Schuylar has seen many sides to the music industry. The conversation kicks off with the guys talking about their respective collections. From memorabilia to matchbooks, it's an interesting insight into what connects with people. With lots of experience on the road, it leads to some interesting human behavior. In this conversation, Schuy...

Deftones Crew Member Juan Gonzalez - Ep054

This week Scott is joined by Deftones crew member Juan Gonzalez for a revealing look behind the scenes and much more.  In this discussion shares his story of connections to the guys in Deftones. Juan began working with Deftones during the release of White Pony but his friendship with guitarist Stef Carpenter goes all the way back to high school.  Juan would go on to see the band form and thrive. He lost touch with them just before their meteoric rise before reconnecting.  Other topics cove...

Danny Boy of House of Pain - Ep053

Danny Boy of House of Pain joins Scott this week for an in-depth, entertaining discussion. Danny is Executive Director of The Outsiders House Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founding member of House of Pain & La Coka Nostra. The conversation begins with some discussion of Danny's appearance in the recently released 'Kid90' documentary on Hulu. The documentary chronicles the behind the scenes life of kid star Soliel Moon Frye. Danny's relationship with Soliel and struggles with addiction are a part...

Left to Suffer - Ep052

This week Scott is joined by the guys from Left to Suffer for a fun conversation and look at their history. Left to Suffer is a Metalcore band from the Atlanta area. Coming on the heels of original band Lost at Last, Left to Suffer started around 2019. In this discussion the guys share the backstory of the band up to where they are today. Vocalist Taylor Barber has an incredible vocal ability. In this chat, he shares how he started in middle school chorus and quickly learned from there.  A...