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The Mike Herrera Podcast

Mike Herrera
MXPX
Punk Rock
Music Industry
Music Monday
Music
Goldfinger
Songwriting
Bremerton
Warped Tour
Touring
Communication
Thanksgiving
Nofx
Human Connection
Punk Rock Christmas
Murderabilia
Music Submissions
The Dwarves
The Dirty Nil
The Ataris

Mike Herrera sits down with a new guest every week, discussing everything from music to careers to news. It's always something new. Follow online everywhere at @mikeherreraTD

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This week I'm talking about the Panic Attack video. Darren Doane and I put it together and we shot the whole thing in one day around Bremerton. It's all DIY, it's all real. The Pokinatcha Punk has taken over my life, so he's in there too. I also tell... more

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Panic Attack is out everywhere, and Living in the Chaos is out January 29. We talk about the new song and album but also, Before Everything & After and Let It Happen, Marcy Playground, Ted Lasso and my first time in Montreal and more. I also share so... more

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Voicemails and real mail. I read a poem from Scott Laudati's book Rainbow Road, and Nate sends a package. A listener calls in after retiring from the Navy, and Shannon "The Cannon" McCannon sings "Disaster."

And check out mxpx.com. Living in the Ch... more

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My guest this week is Howi Spangler. Singer, guitar player and founder of Ballyhoo! out of Aberdeen, Maryland. We talk about their new album, Bad Summer, and making it with John Feldmann. And of course, a lot more...

Make sure you guys follow @ball... more

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Recent Guests

Howi Spangler
Singer, guitarist and founder of Ballyhoo!
Ballyhoo!
Episode: 631 Howi Spangler / Ballyhoo! | Mike Herrera Podcast
Stephen Egerton
Guitarist for The Descendents and solo artist
Stephen Egerton (solo project)
Episode: 629 Stephen Egerton | Mike Herrera Podcast
Shannon the Cannon
Guest performer who appeared to sing live on the episode
Episode: 626 Perfect Time Capsule | Mike Herrera Podcast
Scott Sellers
Rufio guitarist/vocalist
Rufio
Episode: 625 Rufio | Mike Herrera Podcast
Clark Domae
Rufio guitarist
Rufio
Episode: 625 Rufio | Mike Herrera Podcast
Taylor Albaugh
Rufio drummer
Rufio
Episode: 625 Rufio | Mike Herrera Podcast
Simon Short
Guitarist and member of The Jack Knives
The Jack Knives
Episode: 623 Si Short - The Jack Knives
Mike Frazier
Singer-songwriter from Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, relocated to Seattle in 2022
Independent musician
Episode: 622 Mike Frazier
Bill Stevenson
Drummer for The Descendents, All, Black Flag; producer
Descendents, All, Black Flag
Episode: 621 Bill Stevenson Descendents / ALL

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Mike Herrera
Host of The Mike Herrera Podcast; long-time musician and interviewer in the punk/indie scene

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 650 ratings
  • Another great show! This podcast has remained great!

    Podcast is even more awesome then when it started in 2013! Love this one ! -GeneEverett

    Left last review many years back. Just wanted to say it’s still amazing! Started listening episode 7 or 8 and now well past 300🤟

    Now that updated review is many years old too! Man time flies by! Mike’s podcast still going strong! I do miss the two hour plus conversations from early on, but it’s still a great weekly podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gene Everett 187
    United States3 months ago
  • Great stuff Mike.

    Love seeing you guys do your thing on the internet and then listening to this. Keep up the great work. Alway entertaining Mike, cheers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barndowg
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great show!

    Always entertaining and educational.

    Love how Mike promotes artists on new music Monday, the voicemails, and the band interviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yettiboy2000
    United States3 years ago
  • Come for the MxPx stories, stay for the breakfast

    Just listened to an epic 16 minute rant on breakfast cereal and I can’t get enough! Keep it up Mike!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AJ Hauling
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Probably should have been named the Herrera Era but maybe Mike can still change it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheTommyMoon
    United States4 years ago

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Fans appreciate the range of guests from bands to festival organizers and the insights into touring and music production.
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634 Have a Good Life!
Q: Tumbledown, Moving On, is that a cover?
Herrera says he wrote “Moving On,” not a cover. He explains that he includes places in songs to help listeners connect with them, and that the Rockies line in “Let's Ride” was inspired by “Dumb and Dumber.”
634 Have a Good Life!
Q: I would like some tips on songwriting and writing lyrics and stuff.
Herrera recommends recording song ideas as soon as they occur, keeping notes accessible, and collecting enough parts to build a song. He describes writing as a puzzle, suggests using rhyming tools when useful, and advises continuing to write and revise.
633 PX Takeover | Mike Herrera Podcast
Q: Do you have any stories or interactions with Chad Gilbert?
Herrera recalls meeting New Found Glory in the late 1990s, putting them on shows in Florida, and later having dinner with Gilbert in Nashville. He praises Gilbert's distinctive hardcore riffs and influence on pop-punk.
633 PX Takeover | Mike Herrera Podcast
Q: What do you feel about Before Everything & After?
Herrera says the album was a heavily produced experiment with pop influences and layered harmonies, and that fans have differing preferences across MXPX's records.
631 Howi Spangler / Ballyhoo! | Mike Herrera Podcast
Q: So why did you choose Feldy?
Spangler says his manager offered to contact John Feldmann, whom he admired as a producer capable of handling rock, pop-punk, reggae and ska. Feldmann agreed quickly, and Spangler prepared extensively, writing songs and making detailed demos before recording.

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The show centers on in-depth conversations with musicians, artists, and scene personalities, often focusing on long careers in punk and indie music, touring life, gear, songwriting, and the evolving music industry. Across episodes, listeners get candid anecdotes about early DIY scenes, behind-the-scenes tour life, and the balance between artistic integrity and commercial realities, along with occasional deep dives into documentary work and band dynamics. Notable throughlines include multi-decade careers in punk, the impact of touring on creativity, and practical guidance for musicians and festival organizers. The format leans into personal storytelling, nostalgia, and actionable insights for bands and fans alike, with a distinctive emphasis... more

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