For the first time in over a year, the Bang Your Head Podcast is back as Jake and special guest John Sabino review the latest Fall Out Boy album So Much For Stardust! Tune in as Jake and John give their unapologetic take on the first FOB album in 5 years.
Was it a return to form? Did it sound like dance music? Does Heartbreak Feel So Good? Find out all this and more on this special episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast!
Jack King strives to be at the top of his field in an industry some might not think of. Coming from a writing background, Jack found his name to a larger audience as a presenter, podcast host, and even on-screen character with two of the premiere homes for coverage of pro wrestling: WhatCulture and Cultaholic.
How did Jack fall down this path? What sparked his love of pro wrestling? What are his favorite writing topics outside of the industry? How has the last 4+ years been as a shareholder in his own company? Why "Jobber"? Find this all out and much more on this week's episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast!
Featuring music from Observe the 93rd!
This week's episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast features part 2 of Jake's conversation with Erin DePaul! Tune in as Erin reveals her most influential album and reviews it track-by-track with Jake.
Featuring music from Observe the 93rd!
After nearly 6 months out, the Bang Your Head Podcast is back! Tune in to the return to find out what Jake has been up to since April, and more importantly, this week's sit-down with Erin DePaul! The former Lincoln Memorial (TN) Lacrosse standout speaks on her discovery of the sport, how LMU shaped her life, and how important music has been as she ventures into her next stage working at Wagner College in NYC!
Featuring new music from Crooked Ways!
This week on the Bang Your Head Podcast, Jake's conversation with videographer and entrepreneur Kristian Golick continues as they discuss the most influential album in Kristian's life.
Featuring brand new music from Observe the 93rd!
At 22 years old, Kristian Golick took a step that not many would be willing to take. After graduating from Kutztown University in 2016 and moving onto his 1st full-time position, Golick realized that he wanted to do things his own way, with no one telling him how to best express his creativity. Over the past 5 years since starting his video consulting company, Kristian has just scratched the surface, providing tips to aspiring videographers, shooting and editing emotional wedding recaps, and sat down with success stories from the industry to learn how they have gotten things done.
But how close was Kristian to not taking this step? Where did his love of music come from over the years? How did he and Jake go 3 years at KU without so much as a "Hi, how are ya"? Find all of this out and more on this week's episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast, featuring brand new music from Observe the 93rd!
This week's episode is a special edition of the Bang Your Head Podcast as Jake and former guests John Sabino and Pete Long review the brand new album from A Day to Remember, You're Welcome!
What does the band's major label debut sound like? Was 2 years worth the wait? Why is it arguably their most polarizing release? Find out everything on this week's special episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast!
A background of athletics and love of hip-hop doesn't seem like the average start for somebody in a pop-punk band. Yet that's where Tighe Eshelman found himself before attending his first heavy rock concert as a teenager. From that moment, Tighe knew that the music world was for him.
He eventually found his home with Sink In, and along the way has paved a path with a full-length album, EP's, and singles that provide thoughtful lyrics, varying degrees of musical styles, and energetic live performances.
But what was the show that did it for Tighe? How did he first meet his Sink In bandmates? What's been his best show? Found out all of this and more on the newest episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast!
Featuring music from Sink In!
Simon Miller presents something unique. In a content creator world filled sometimes with egotism and unrealistic presentations, Simon presents life in his own unique and creative way, combining realistic humor and experiences with funny self-wit and storytelling. The self-proclaimed "Bald A-Hole" has presented a variety of content over the course of his career, ranging from voiceover work and hosting opportunities, reacting to music on his former channel "Rock Reacts", his current personal channel discussing his love of bodybuilding and critiques of the medium, and WhatCulture.com, where he presents his reviews and opinions on the ever evolving professional wrestling industry.
How did Simon come to fall in love with pro wrestling and bodybuilding? Where does his love of music come from? Why? Nothing else, just Why? Find all of this out and more on the latest episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast!
Featuring music from Simon's band MG and the Juggernaut!
With only a job and not even place to live, Ray Brown moved with his wife across the country to Los Angeles to pursue his DJ dream under the pseudonym DJ Black Rabbit. Over the years, Ray has worked with notable artists across the music industry, produced his own music, worked with corporations, and has made his dream into a reality. But it wasn't always smooth sailing.
What led Ray down this path? Why LA? Are Ray and DJ Black Rabbit the same? Find out everything and more on this week's episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast!
Featuring music from DJ Black Rabbit!
Grace Wagner was able to achieve something that very few get to accomplish as college graduation nears. The Kutztown University alumna (and former classmate of Jake) was able to secure her 1st full-time position not long after her undergraduate days came to a close at MAKE/FILMS, a production company based out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Over the past 3.5 years, Grace has grown from a young coordinating producer into a lead producer, spearheading shoots, mastering the 3 P's of Production, and getting the opportunity to travel all over the country to continue to grow her craft.
How did Grace get her start in media production? What led her to MAKE/FILMS following a successful internship elsewhere? What are some locations around the world that she still wants to visit? Find out all of this and more on the latest episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast, featuring new music from BYH alum Zack Esposito and the boys from Crooked Ways!
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When he's not teaching in South Jersey, Mike Kettelberger finds himself living the dream playing songs on Twitch to have fun, raise money for good causes, and banging on the drums all day! What got Mike down the path of education? How did he get interested in music? And what is a Twitch?! Find out everything and more on the return of the Bang Your Head Podcast!
Featuring a brand new track from My Cousin's Girlfriend's House!
Initial letdown into a potential film career led to optimism for John Sabino as he discovered a passion for live sports production while a student at Temple University in Philadelphia. Along the way, he's directed countless studio shows and livestreams, interned with NFL Films, and won a regional Emmy Award on his way to his current position as the Video Production Manager in the Athletic Communications office at Lafayette College, a position he's held since he was just 22!
What were the moments that impacted him? How did John's family play a role in his career? What's the correlation between the likes of Brian Wilson, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Mark Hoppus? Find out all of this and more on this week's episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast!
Part 2 of Jake's sit-down with Zack Esposito from Crooked ways rolls in this week on the Bang Your Head Podcast, as the two discuss the most influential album in Zack's life!
Featuring music from Smoothie General!
Displaying vocals and screams that few can match, Zack Esposito has made waves in the Eastern PA music scene over the past two and a half years with his band Crooked Ways, culminating in the release of the band's debut album Time to Panic being released earlier this year. When he's not melting people's minds on stage with the band, he can be found behind the camera and the computer as the lead videographer for Jomboy Media, covering all of Major League Baseball (with a slight emphasis on the New York Yankees) with comedic videos and podcasts.
What has led Zack to this point in his career? What inspired him to follow digital production as a career? Who inspired him musically? How does he feel about baseball's unwritten rules? Find all of this out and more on this week's episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast!
Featuring music from the Manlyhunks!
Highlighted by soaring vocals and an incomparable combination of melody and heaviness, Observe the 93rd has been a group making waves in the northeast for the better part of a decade, playing everywhere from the beach to clubs around south central Pennsylvania, even HersheyPark Stadium where they opened the 2012 Rock Allegiance music festival. Singing high and playing heavy is the band's vocalist and guitarist Derek Henry, whose vocal style and playing is hard to match.
What initially peaked Derek's interest in music? Why did he start playing? What does the future hold for the band during this crazy time? Find everything out on this week's episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast!
Featuring music from Crooked Ways!
This week's episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast brings part 2 of Jake's sit down with Rossifari Podcast host and touring drummer Jon Rossi. Tune in as the pair discuss the most influential album in Jon's life!
Curious as to what the album is? Check out the "Bang Your Head Podcast Guest Albums: Episodes 11-20" playlist on Spotify to listen along and jam out!
Featuring music from Observe the 93rd!
From teaching to studio sessions to hundreds of live performances with the likes of A Charlie Brown Christmas and Million Dollar Quartet, Jon Rossi has seen and performed in cities all over the US, and has played music ranging from Jazz classics to Classic Rock staples. Along the way he's met music legends and gained a love for the one thing that can put a smile on many individuals' faces: animals.
What led him down the musical path? How do animals play a key role in his life? What was the music that influenced him along the way? Find out all of this and more on this week's episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast, featuring music from Emily Yanek!
A background in music was just the tipping point for Chris Swanson to dive head first into pursuing his dream. After performing in several bands during his high school days in the suburbs of Philadelphia, and after performing in bands during and after his time at Kutztown University, Chris has seemed to find a home with area band Am0ra, with which he's recorded 1 full-length album and a recently released single.
What got Chris started playing guitar? How did a staple of Progressive Rock play into his journey? What was the album that influenced him along the way? Find out all of this and more on this week's episode of the Bang Your Head Podcast, featuring music from Am0ra!