Real Talk with Jake Denning
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsReal Talk with Jake Denning is a podcast where host Jake Denning talks to your favorite people in the music industry and beyond. What's the point? Have a real discussion.
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#15 - Ryan "Tuck" O'Leary (Fit For A King)
May 23, 2016 07:21 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBOn this week's episode, I speak with Ryan "Tuck" O'Leary, bassist for the band Fit For A King, signed to Solid State Records. We speak about fitness and nutrition on the road, touring with Whitechapel on their 10-year tour, and his beginnings as a bassist. Also, we talk about the band's upcoming record, which will drop later on this year through Solid State Records - he reveals which two vocalists drop guest spots, as well as other interesting details. LINKS: Facebook.com/FitForAKingBand T...
#14 Matt MacDonald (The Classic Crime)
May 16, 2016 04:08 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBOn this episode, I speak with Matt MacDonald of rock band The Classic Crime, signed to BC Music. Matt and I spoke before The Classic Crime played in Portland, Oregon in celebration of their debut album Albatross, in which they played it in its entirety with original guitarist Justin DuQue. As Matt would later describe, our conversation has a very "fly on the wall" sound, as I mistakenly recorded this with the wrong mic! Yikes! (Don't worry, I'll be more careful next week!) We talk about: - A...
#13 Islander
May 09, 2016 08:30 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBVocalist Mikey Carvajal is back! And this time, the whole band hops on to join the conversation. We hopped in the band's sprinter van before their performance in Portland, OR. We talked about touring with Atreyu, van problems and how they made it back on the road, fan-started GoFundMe success ($16,000 in three months!), their upcoming record Power Under Control, WWE wrestler Sting, and more. Also, why do people on Lambgoat think they're "stoked" all the time? They're currently on tour with A...
#12 - Matt Carter(Emery)
May 02, 2016 05:54 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBMatt Carter (@zodcarter) is the guitarist for rock band Emery, and also the co-host of the popular BadChristian podcast. Also, Matt hosts his own podcast, Break It Down. Pick up Emery's brand new acoustic EP at EmeryAcoustic.com
Comeback Announcement
May 01, 2016 02:41 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBI'm back for good. This is my announcement that I'm coming off hiatus, and making this podcast my main effort.
#11 - Jason Dunn (Lights Go Down)
May 01, 2015 17:28 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBOn this episode, I speak with Jason Dunn, vocalist of pop-punk band Lights Go Down. You might easily recognize Jason as the former lead vocalist for Hawk Nelson, who were once one of the most dominant rock bands in the CCM market, playing to thousands of people nightly for a significantly long stretch of time. I speak with Jason about Lights Go Down, who are currently recording their debut EP in New York City, after being successfully funded through crowdfunding website IndieGoGo. The 14 year...
#10 - Garret Rapp (The Color Morale) & Jonny Craig (Slaves)
April 17, 2015 20:04 - 1 hour - 85 MBOn this episode, I speak with Garret Rapp (The Color Morale) and Jonny Craig (Slaves, ex-Emarosa) during The Color Morale’s headlining tour! We hopped on The Color Morale’s sprinter bus and talked for an hour. We talked about the tour, meeting fans, tour pranks, and a whole lot more. Which band is recording soon? If you’re a fan of either band, this is a must listen. We get into a lot of serious topics later on in our discussion, including the recent Tyson Stevens Memorial Stage at South By S...
#9 Joey Vannucchi (From Indian Lakes)
April 03, 2015 07:01 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBOn this episode, I speak with Joey Vannucchi, vocalist for the band From Indian Lakes, one of the best indie bands out right now. My last discussion (published over at AbsolutePunk.net) with Joey in Portland, OR at the Roseland Theater was something I really valued - I truly appreciated his honesty and time. So when I found out that he was coming back on a headlining tour, I knew I wanted to pick up where we left off, at least in some capacity. We talk about the headlining tour, his recent tr...
#8 - The Word Alive
March 31, 2015 06:46 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBOn this episode, I sit down for a short conversation with Telle Smith, Zack Hansen, and Tony Pizzuti of The Word Alive, one of the most dominant bands in the metalcore genre today. We talk about their tour with The Devil Wears Prada, including their setlist, etc. This is the episode 'Mother' doesn't want you to hear! Telle Smith pick(s): Writing prompt booklet Zack Hansen pick(s): The Following (TV Show), King 810 (band) Tony Pizzuti pick(s): Working on his motorcycle, Beer, Pizza, and Wing...
#7 - Mikey Carvajal (Islander)
March 25, 2015 05:07 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBOn this episode, I speak with Mikey Carvajal, lead vocalist of the rock band Islander, currently signed to Victory Records. We talk about their current tour with RED, their album 'Violence and Destruction', as well as streaming services such as Spotify. @Mikey_Carvajal picks: Professional Wrestling, Video Games, and Reading @Jake_Denning picks: C4 (by Cellucor, pre-workout supplement), Pinyata (iOS/Android app), Grilling Twitter: @Islander_band www.Facebook.com/ISLANDERofficial Songs: -...
#6 - Cody Carson + Dan Clermont (Set It Off)
March 16, 2015 10:33 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBOn this episode, I speak with Dan Clermont and Cody Carson of pop-rock band Set It Off, who are currently still on the road headlining the Glamour Kills Spring Break U.S. tour alongside Against The Current, As It Is, and Roam. We sat down inside the band’s sprinter and had a great discussion about the tour, the band’s current record DUALITY, and more. Also, we hear about what both Dan and Cody are into right now. If the tour still hasn’t come through your area, I would highly recommend chec...
#5 - Ryan Seaman (Falling In Reverse)
March 13, 2015 12:33 - 1 hour - 128 MBRyan Seaman is the drummer for rock band Falling In Reverse, one of the biggest bands in the alternative music scene. We talk about: Soundwave Festival in Australia, Self-Help Festival in California, unsigned Southern California band Assuming We Survive, Falling In Reverse’s brand new full-length record, “Just Like You”, a brand new social media app, Pinyata, Warped Tour, and more. Also, if that wasn’t exciting enough, bassist Dallon Weekes (Panic! At The Disco) drops by later on in and j...
#4 - Shane Raymond (Close Your Eyes)
March 09, 2015 12:47 - 1 hour - 137 MBShane Raymond is the vocalist of Close Your Eyes, a melodic hardcore band signed to Victory Records. Raymond initially left the band in 2012 before making his return in late 2014. Shane Raymond (@CYEBand)'s picks: Destiny (Xbox One), Spending Time with Family, My Epic (Facedown Records) Jake Denning (@Jake_Denning)'s picks: KidsInterviewBands (YouTube Channel), Spring Baseball, For Today (band). Listen to "Valleys" here: http://youtu.be/GkpYTU7bg38 Bumper: "Gateway" by DJ Scout
#3 - Tyler Smyth & Andy Bane (Dangerkids)
March 05, 2015 02:20 - 1 hour - 163 MBOn this episode of the podcast, I have Tyler Smyth and Andy Bane, vocalists for the rock band Dangerkids, signed to Rise Records. The band is fresh off a European tour with Crown The Empire and Set It Off, and we talk about the band’s time on Warped Tour, the band’s upcoming new record, and the band’s new music video, “we’re all in danger”. This is a long conversation that goes all over the place, and I hope you have as much fun as I did recording it! @Jake_Denning picks: Chipotle (fast-foo...
#2 - Ty "Scout" Acord (Issues)
February 27, 2015 20:57 - 1 hour - 112 MBTy Acord, also known as DJ Scout, plays in the rock band Issues, who are one of the marquee bands on Rise Records. What some people don't realize is that Scout is also very accomplished when it comes to DJ remixes, as he's done official remixes for bands such as Bring Me The Horizon, Palisades, and more. @_scoutLA's picks - Those Who Fear (Facedown Records), 50 Shades of Gray soundtrack, and Snowboarding Videos. @Jake_Denning's picks - Beartooth (Red Bull Music), Parks & Recreation (TV Sho...
#1 - Levi Benton (Miss May I)
February 20, 2015 14:59 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MB"This Is What I'm Into" is a podcast all about what things a particular guest is into at the time, as well as things I'm into as well. This weeks guest is Levi Benton, the vocalist for the metalcore band Miss May I (@missmayiband), signed to Portland, OR's Rise Records (@riserecords). The band currently has 1.4 Million likes via Facebook and a very loyal fan base. Kettle bell Workouts; Affliction Clothing; August Burns Red; Touring; Working Out; Online comments; Being misunderstood; Kanye W...