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TJP Archives: Justin Blu

November 13, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

About a year ago, with the help of Antisaint Records and Austin from Dirt Nap Dogma, Justin Blu was a guest on Nick's original podcast, PulpNicktion. In anticipation for Blu's upcoming TJP episode, we've decided to re-upload this for you guys to hear on all of our streaming services. Enjoy!

#41 Bazookatooth

November 09, 2019 04:59 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MB

You can "Call Me Maybe" shocked that our guests today came all the way from "Ten Uh See"! Bazookatooth was in town for the Tales From The Pit show at Ignition, and we got to be their first podcast experience! Listen in as we learn how a coffee shop brought together a special brand of mayhem the world has never seen! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast!  #Pit6

#40 Cool Guy Alyssa

November 02, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 102 MB

What do pink eye and inspiration have in common? Usually nothing, but not for today's guest. Cool Guy Alyssa joined us to tell her tale starting from her humble beginnings as one of the "Glorymakers" to the Well Veteran we all know her as today. All this (including a riveting discussion about a Pixar Theory) on your weekly fix of TJP!

#39 Night of the Living Lot Lizards

October 26, 2019 04:59 - 2 hours - 236 MB

Just like a horror franchise that refuses to die, the Lot has returned to the TJP Dungeon! Join us as Joey, Sam, and Adam discuss their new EP and break down the songs. For the second half of the episode, turn on your nightlight because it's going to get spooky with our tales of the paranormal. All this and more on this week's extra haunted Tune Junkies Podcast! Happy Halloween! Pit6 and Hail Satan!

#38 Calm Before The Flostorm

October 19, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 129 MB

The "Golden Image" of our guest today was just too much for Nick to handle, so he left. Flostorm revisits TJP to express his gratitude to the 574! He tells us a little bit about his Upcoming "Dichotomous Nature", we praise Lil Wayne, and Chris tries to convince Flostorm to make a Christmas album named The Nightmare BeFLO Christmas! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast

#37 Autumn Academy

October 12, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 102 MB

It's that time of the year! The leaves are changing colors and the air is getting cooler. So in the spirit of the season we wrangled Autumn Academy! Brandon and Andrew (I think that's right) stop by and tell us what exactly happened at Hardy's on that faithful night. Ever deal with a terrible/non existent sound guy? Then boy do we have stories for you! All this and more on your weekly fix of the Tune Junkies Podcast

#36 Venus In Jeans

October 05, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 101 MB

ATTENTION ALL HUMANS NAMED TERRY! PLEASE SKIP AHEAD 10 MINUTES AS WE WISH NOT TO CREATE AN ARMY OF MONSTERS. Thank you! - TJP Staff On this episode of TJP we ramble on with Fort Wayne's own, Melanie and Matt of Venus In Jeans. We're literally all over the place with this interview from music, to influences, to Dave Grohl, to It's Always Sunny, to aluminum dementia, to Dogs with Boyfriend names. It's a wild one folks, so stay tuned junkies, and enjoy your weekly fix of the TJP. After the sh...

#35 Tuesday Atlas

September 28, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 96.6 MB

On this week's episode of TJP, we got the club going up on a Tuesday. Tuesday Atlas that is. We discuss how what started as an acoustic project became a full rockin' band and the boys even turn the tide and interview us! As always, all this and more on your weekly fix of The Tune Junkies Podcast!  Stay Tuned afterwards for their song "Another Water"

#34 The Homeless Gospel Choir

September 24, 2019 16:59 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MB

Warning: The following episode is a protest podcast.    On this VERY special episode of TJP, we are joined by Derek Zanetti aka The Homeless Gospel Choir. We learn about the importance of punk rock and the impact it can bring. We also discuss how THGC refers to his fans as his friends. All this and so much more only on the Tune Junkies Podcast!

#33 Split The Sea

September 21, 2019 14:17 - 1 hour - 101 MB

On this episode of TJP, we sit down with a ticking time bomb. Split The Sea floods the studio with their zany adventures. With memories of warped tour, friends and loved ones, this band will have you laughing and crying. At least for the next 3 months. Will Nick find peace in Tyrell's admission? Or will He don the mask and become the spirit of vengeance? Find out on this episode of the Tune Junkies Podcast. Stick around after for their song "10 Years of Lies"

#32 Camp Fam Takeover!

September 14, 2019 04:59 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MB

You've heard about them. You had hoped they weren't real, but they are. The infamous Camp Fam has found their way to the Tune Junkies Studio. Kyle and Ian came by for the Nautilus debut show and we convinced them to come on! See how much we can all quote the same movie and which serial killers fascinate us the most. And have you ever had pizza from a bag? We have and it wasn't great. So grab a White Claw and tune into the Junkies!  

#31 Scene Spot: Austin Songer

September 07, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 126 MB

On this weeks episode of TJP, 4 dorks in a room have a heated discussion on video games. With Austin from Dirt Nap Dogma joining us, the laughs keep coming. We discuss Nick and Austin's early podcasting days and the possibility of a PulpNicktion revival. And just how many animated Batman movies does Nick possess? All this and more on the Tune Junkies Podcast

#30 Scene Spot: Mitch "Perfect Slurp" Udstuen

September 01, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Have you ever been banned or blocked from a celebrity's social media page? Well, our guest Mitch has. We talk about anime for a good stint with no regards to Damron's ability to contribute to the conversation. Mitch also expresses more things he hates on this episode of the Tune Junkies Podcast! Check Out Gunhands Mcbuzzsaw and stay tuned after the episode for "Be Free" by Synthnopsis 

#29 Scene Spot: Parker Returns!

August 28, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 92.5 MB

Well, Chris forgot to turn his mic on at first so, let's just open with that. Anyways, PARKER RETURNS! We get the musical origins story of The Legend himself, we talk the new slipknot album and we literally summoned Tyrell by mentioning Chapel Hill Tragedy. All this and more on the Tune Junkies Podcast. Stay tuned afterwards for "Methelyne Blue" by Heartsick

#28 Nautilus

August 24, 2019 12:05 - 1 hour - 91.7 MB

The wait is "Almost Over"! On this episode of TJP, we finally sit down with Nautilus. We tackle the year long journey bringing them to their first show on August 31. From early lineup changes to the challenge of bringing more clean vocals to the scene, we cover it all. This is an episode you will "Naut" want to miss. Stay tuned after for "Zealot Part 1: Death of the Captain" from their debut EP available everywhere August 31st!

#26 LIVE at Cult Fest Part 1

August 21, 2019 04:59 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MB

Welcome Welcome, Derelicts and Vagabonds to year 2 of Cult Fest! Chris and Nick survive the onslaught of festival goers, sweaty musicians and the uproarious nature of the Louisiana Lot Lizards. This episode includes music from: Hermaphrodite, So Be It, Michigamma, Black Valar, Askthewhy, Deadboys, and Flostorm! Be sure to check out Episode 2 for the conclusion of Cult Fest Year 2!

#27 LIVE at Cult Fest Part 2

August 21, 2019 04:59 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MB

Part 2 is the conclusion of the escapade that was Cult Fest. Til next year Junkies.  This episode contains the musical endeavors of: Controvert, The Standard Model, Gunhands Mcbuzzsaw, The Green Leaves, The Omniscient and Lenore//Cult

#25 Scene Spot: The Millers

August 17, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

The Olsens, The Williams, the Kardashians. Those are a few names mentioned when famous sisters are the subject. Well, we got the Millers. A returning Karley brings her sister Katie who's visiting from Colorado. We discuss everything from oddities at concerts to the first band we crowd surfed with. And the biggest question of all is answered: How far can Chris be thrown? All this and more on this episode of TJP. #NoPregnant  Stay Tuned afterwards for "Tell Me What I'm Ready For" by Monarch!

#24 Scene Spot: Jenaro Delprete

August 10, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Sit down and shut up, class is in session! Jenaro stops by the studio to remind Chris just how old he is. Grade our performance as we struggle to pay attention long enough to discuss the Spider-Man movie we went and seen together before Varsity Championship Fest. We share our love for the SAW series (Listen for our Announcement), debate the musical classification of Spineless, Heartless and so much more on this episode of the Tune Junkies Podcast. Stay tuned afterwards for Hallow Point's so...

#23 Captainaustinshark

July 30, 2019 16:59 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB

We're gonna need a bigger boat... because it's Shark Week! And the Tune Junkies are doing their part by releasing a special midweek episode with Captainaustinshark! Fresh off the release of his sophomore album, "Deathbeds", the Wolf of the Sea tells the story of going from band to band to finally going on his own. We are given a thorough lesson on who/what Hatsune Miku is along with so much more. Stay tuned after for "Captain Serpent", a single from the captain's new album. Available everywh...

#22 The Standard Model

July 27, 2019 16:10 - 1 hour - 90.5 MB

On this week's episode, a post Fried Fest Nick and Chris talk to C.J. and Alex of The Standard Model. We discuss their unorthodox song writing style, the importance of family members coming to shows, and which Pokemon would make the best musician? You can catch all of this and so much more on this episode of Tune Junkies! After the show get ready for their song "Release"! And be sure to hit up Alwine Audio Engineering for all your recording needs!

#21 Beyond The Fathoms

July 20, 2019 11:26 - 1 hour - 91.7 MB

With the release of their highly anticipated EP, we get Ed and John in the studio to tell us the history, the mystery, and the down right dirty details of the band. We learn that Ed isn't a Marvel fan... yet. And we all have a mutual love for In Flames! All this and more on the Tune Junkies Podcast. Stick around after for Beyond The Fathoms song "Negative Earth"

#20 Leather Phase

July 13, 2019 16:59 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MB

Leather Phase, Take 2, Action! From within the confines of the newly built studio we hear the origins and the inspirations of the band. Also, how many bands do you know that have played in an ACTUAL video game level?! Remember Skatopia from Tony Hawk's Underground 2? Yeah, they flexed on us. All this and more on the Tune Junkies Podcast

#19 Tyler Bennett Founder of Fried Fest

July 05, 2019 16:59 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

There aren't many things cooler than Spider-Man. HOWEVER, Fried Fest is one of them. On this episode the Junkies sit down with the legendary Tyler Bennett. Find out how a quest to get I Set My Friends on Fire to play in his garage became an annual super event. Have you seen the XXL Freshman class? We have and we're here to pick our favorites. All this and more on The Tune Junkies Podcast. Stick around after the episode for Tuesday Atlas's "Hell Has A Sound"

#18 ZAF

June 29, 2019 04:59 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MB

On this episode we sit down with Goshen's own ZAF. We discuss everything from how the band picked their name to who in the 574 is most likely to become a super villain. Also, a shocking confession from our very own Nick Damron. All this and more on the Tune Junkies Podcast Stay tuned after the episode for a full dose of ZAF's song "lll"

#17 LLL Returns! Well... mostly

June 22, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Ladies and Gentlemen, clap your filthy hands for Adam and Joey of Louisiana Lot Lizards! Being the 1st return guest of the show we get to delve into a more personal introspection, so naturally we wound up talking about horror movies. BUT WAIT, there's more! Nick tell's the story of why he's not allowed at Kohl's anymore.  Stay tuned after the episode for "Gun" by Lung, from their album "All The King's Horses"

#16 Camp Anarchy

June 14, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

I hope you brought a change of pants, because this episode gets messy! Karley drops into the studio to help Nick explain just what the f*** happened at Camp Anarchy. We discuss music we've been listening to excessively, Chris makes a confession, and we find out how many drunken street punks will fit in a studio apartment!   

#15 While Nick is Away, the Boi's Will Play

June 09, 2019 14:10 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MB

Nick is at Camp Anarchy so Chris and Tyrell sit down and talk about it all. Chris's trip to Indianapolis for the Oceano show, Tyrell hates on Tom Delonge and then that's when the conspiracy started. 

#14 Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival

June 01, 2019 22:41 - 1 hour - 114 MB

WE'RE BACK JUNKIES! Let Season 2 commence! Nick and Tyrell sit down with Chris to recap his recent festival vacation at Sonic Temple. Was having a media pass for the first time better than Banana Bread dude? Hell Yeah. Stay tuned after the episode for Neverdawn's "Sons of War"

#13 Askthewhy

May 11, 2019 23:53 - 57 minutes - 105 MB

Who, what, when, where, and Askthewhy?   Jared Sebastian makes time for us on Easter day to talk about his hip hop persona. In this episode, we explore how his beginnings in Verge of Insanity as well as being the original vocalist for Lenore Cult shaped the music he makes today. On top of all that we talk about his involvement in Cvsket and his possible desire to start a new band.   Stick around until the end to hear Askthewhy's single "OneMoreNightAlone"    

#12 Joce Dugan / Badd Assets

May 04, 2019 03:45 - 1 hour - 123 MB

Welcome back Junkies! Today we wrangled Joce Dugan out of the woods to be on the show. No, literally. She came straight from the woods. You'll hear. She brought her partner in crime Randy from her other project Badd Assets too. He did not come from the woods. We learn how their ensemble came to be, their influences, and Randy about lost his life to some skinheads at a concert. Stay Tuned Junkies because at the end of the episode we've compiled some of the live performances and a song from Jo...

#11 Dirt Nap Dogma

April 27, 2019 07:14 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Ladies and Gentlemen, Dirt Nap Dogma. Trent and Natalie drop in to tell us about their EP Release! But before all that we touch on the humble beginnings of the group, Natalie's hatred for feet, and if this band thing doesn't work out Trent is gonna join the Boston Celtics. Stayed tuned at the end of the episode for their track "Reign" featuring Michael O'Hara of The Green Leaves.

Would You Believe It w/ Alex Parker

April 20, 2019 22:07 - 43 minutes - 81.2 MB

The first installment of Alex Parker's new segment Would You Believe It. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane to Rock on the Range 2013. In one story, you will hear about his hospital visit, his consumption of broken glass, and "I WAS FRONT ROW OF KORN DUDE!"

#10 Scene Spot: Alex Parker

April 18, 2019 13:52 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MB

I hope you brought an extra pair of pants because Parker's coming in hot with the #BrownTalk. We touch on some Game of Thrones theories, a story involving some outsiders hating on our scene, and a new segment of the Tune Junkies Podcast is born. 

#09 Louisiana Lot Lizards

April 13, 2019 14:04 - 1 hour - 162 MB

Put your filthy hands together for Louisiana Lot Lizards! Man, is there a lot in this episode. We get Adam, Joey and Sam in the studio to tell us the origins of the band, the TRUE meaning behind the name, and we all agree not to mess with mountain lions. Stay tuned after the interview for their new single "Holy Hissy Fit"

#08 Bardock

April 13, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB

COMO is in the building! Prepare yourselves for some Hot Takes with Missouri's own, Bardock. The unapologetic Weebcore you didn't know you needed. We sit down with the boy's before their show and talk the history, the influences, Claudio of Coheeds shout out, the new Whitechapel album and so much more. We close out the episode with their song "Equivalent Exchange".

#07 I.Feel.Less

April 05, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MB

Ya ever feel sad? Ya ever feel, dare I say... Less? Well then this is the perfect episode for you. We get the varsity squad of Emo class of 2020 in the studio. We discuss the journey through all the bands that lead to this final ensemble, the concept of the new album, and an old man tries to fight Jenaro... several times. Stay tuned at the end for their single "Silver".

#06 Scene Spot: Dan Dixon

April 03, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MB

Our buddy Dan drops by the studio after our visit to The Goshen Brewing Company, and our discussion is all over the map. We talk about the new Captain Marvel movie, The Lion King, and the new controversial documentary Leaving Neverland. Also, Nick does an amazing impression of Harry Caray and Alex Jones

Skies Beneath Us Pt 2

March 30, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

It's been 1 year since Skies Beneath Us put down their instruments, and we get the concluding lineup: Alex, Dan, Mitch, Pat, and Jon, in the studio for Part 2 of the SBU Saga. We discuss the final years of the band; from departures, returns, new faces, and the brotherhood that remains strong.

#05 - Hermaphrodite

March 23, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 35.3 MB

Hold on to your butts because this episode is wild. We get Hermaphrodite in the studio and they grace us with probably the craziest tour story you've ever heard. We learn about Austin's lineage, Allison's poor judgement, and Yannis is looking for someone to marry. 

#04 - Skies Beneath Us Pt 1

March 16, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

I sit down with the founding members of Skies Beneath Us, Mitch, Aaron, Ryan, Pat and Jared for one hell of a story. We talk about Warped Tour shenanigans, tree house bonfires, inconveniently long stage set up times, and possibly the greatest cover the world never heard. 

Scene Spot: Tyrell Nye

March 08, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

**Disclaimer** The laptop decided to make it's own life decisions so please forgive the audio quality. The content was too good to scrap. Chris and Nick sit down with the man who helped start it all, Tyrell Nye. We discuss Nick's new obsession on Youtube, Tyrell has an addiction to a game called Rust, and we finally bring up the elephant in the room... Is Greta Van Fleet just a reincarnated Led Zeppelin?  We talk about the state of the local Scene and the importance of talking to your frien...

#03 - FloStorm

February 27, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MB

Warsaw Rapper Flostorm stops in to tell us about his upcoming album and share his opinions on Marvel, the WWE, Lil Wayne, and his hometown Gary Indiana. 

#01 The Omniscient

February 22, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MB

Never a dull moment with these boys. We talk about the new EP, Amos' new cologne, Cristian #humblebrags about his popularity on the Facebooks, and a Miami Rapper has been hosting their music on Spotify accidentally. Check out the new EP available now!

#02 The Green Leaves

February 22, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 36.8 MB

From Fort Wayne Indiana, these boys have been making quite a raucous in the 574. Please welcome, The Green Leaves. Mike and Damon tell us about their humble beginnings as an internet troupe, their apparent love for eggs, workout regimens and planning. They also agreed to be guinea pigs for our new games! Listen in and go see them live!

#00 URO

February 15, 2019 07:19 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

We sat down and talked with local heart throbs Core, Caila, and Jeremiah of the band URO and discuss all kinds of topics. Anime, Tim Mcgraw will ruin your relationships, school really is for fools, and their upcoming show on the 2/16 in support of more female musicians. Find URO on Facebook and follow their rise to power!