This week the very talented Marco Bressette AKA Sparks come by the studio. He’s THE engineer, producer, mix-master, and martial artist of the Steel City itself. When Marco isn’t spending his time recording his or any other project, he’s playing

Shorts Are Important with Street Justice

Oct 26th, 2022 58m 24s

This week we celebrate vegan Straight Edge folk by having the band Street Justice on. Everything they do with their band is meant to go back into vegan communities whether it be sanctuaries, shelters, or support their local vegan donut shop. I

AI Generated Metal Bands with Astral Witch

Oct 12th, 2022 51m 41s

This week all of Astral Witch came by the studio to talk on the podcast. I’ve had Alyssa on previously but this was the first time we met in person. We talk about the future of Astral Witch, AI generated metal bands, and the importance of femal

Shoutouts with Tyler "Steiner" McAlister

Sep 28th, 2022 54m 16s

This week I bring on an old friend of mine on the show. Tyler and I have known each other for a really long time. We went to the same elementary school when we were younger. Since then lots has changed and Tyler has started a rap project under

Metallica’s Lyrics Suck with Conner Gibbs of Reality Denied

Sep 14th, 2022 57m 54s

This week the RD jester himself comes on the show. I first knew Conner when he was in his first band. Since then he’s started Reality Denied and have been making waves in the GTA the last year or so. We get talking about repping your city, Boss

Not in Our Phill with Dani Frenzy & Steph Tope

Aug 31st, 2022 1h 12m

This week the two wonderful women of Not in Our Will podcast came by the studio and we had a blast together. We talk about photo generated AI, I show the world lame high school photos of myself, and the ladies give me a gift on camera! All thi

All Chips Are Beautiful with Andy Dmytryshyn of Deck P!ss

Aug 17th, 2022 1h 12m

This week I went back to the jam space to sit down with Andy Dymtryshyn of Deck P!ss and Realitt Denied. I’ve been wanting to get Andy on the show for quite some time now and I’m really glad to present to you a hilarious episode. We talk about

Mic Drops & Show Etiquette with Sinner A.D.

Aug 3rd, 2022 59m 35s

This week I sat down with members—Andy Biancaniello and Kyle Fisher—of my band, Sinner A.D. We talk about why we changed the name, what’s coming up for the band, and the upcoming shows we have. We also talk proper show etiquette, some of the do

Pee-Wee Herman Munster and Human Skulls with Dylan Zdrobov

Jul 27th, 2022 1h 13m

This week I did a last minute podcast with my pal Dylan before we went to Toronto to see Rage Against the Machine. He brought over all sorts of cool collectables, he tells a story where he got detained at the boarder because of a painting, and

I Went On Tour With Dayglo Abortions And All I Got Was This Lousy Cough

Jul 20th, 2022 42m 9s

It's a covid special! Nick Ginn and myself caught the ol' 'Vid on tour while we were out with Daylgo Abortions. We ended up quarantined for 5 days together where we binge watched The Boys and played an unhealthy amount of Fortnite. Join us as w

Green Room Sessions with Filip Andersen of Hexis

Jul 19th, 2022 41m 43s

This week we took Bandecdotes on the run! We’re starting a brand new series of podcast episodes where I manage to interview musicians who are coming through St Catharines. We start this series off with Filip Andersen—the vocalist of Denmarks mo

Montreal Fights and Mushroom Trips with Tyler Dupuis of Hellish Rebuke

Jul 13th, 2022 1h 4m

Tyler Dupuis came by the studio just before Hellbent went on tour. I was tired from the night before having Hexis over staying the night. Tyler's been in a handful of bands in Niagara over the years. He recently just started playing with a new

Heavy Steppin’ with Andrew Neufeld of Comeback Kid, Sights and Sounds, & Figure Four

Jun 29th, 2022 37m 6s

This week I’m very excited that Andrew Neufeld, a founding member of Comeback Kid and other well known Canadian projects, came by the studio for a quick chat. Comeback Kid came through St. Catharines and we kidnapped Andrew for a half hour befo

Sliding into the DM’s with Rino James and Andy Dinner

Jun 22nd, 2022 1h 11m

This week Rino James and Andy Dinner of the new extreme metal act Phantom Lung came and hung out with me at the studio. Phantom Lung are a brand new band on the scene and this episode is hilarious. We talk about cutting celebrities hair, Dart g

Border Offices and Parking Lot Shows with Tom Fitzpatrick of Perfect Limbs and The Northern

Jun 15th, 2022 1h 8m

Tom Fitzpatrick came by the Bandecdotes studio this week for a chat. He plays guitar in both Perfect Limbs, and The Northern. Both are really cool metalcore acts from Southern Ontario. We get talking about a border crossing incident that sounde

Managing Artists, Madchild, and Vegan Treats with Pat Murphy

Jun 8th, 2022 1h 31m

This week I got the chance to sit down with the very insightful Pat Murphy. He’s a legend that helped shape the Niagara Music scene by bringing all sorts of heavy, indie, and emo acts from over the boarder. We talk about his new endeavour, Part

Lemmys, Mistaken for the Arkells, and the Phallological Museum with Kenny Holt of The Maysides

Jun 1st, 2022 1h 6m

This week I had the very funny Kenny Holt. He plays guitar in The Maysides and also has a solo project coming out this summer. We get talking about how he ended up playing music in Southern Ontario, his recent trip to Iceland which included a s

Brass Monkeys, Platinum Records, and Final Shows with Matt Murphy of U.S.S.

May 25th, 2022 1h 15m

This week I sat down with Matt Murphy. He’s a familiar face of the Niagara music scene. When he isn’t working the doors or playing in punk bands in St. Catharines he’s touring the world with U.S.S. We helped ourselves to some brass monkeys whil

Dimebag’s Death, Backyard Wrestling, and Dad’s Shrinkage with the Legendary Hardcore Warrior

May 18th, 2022 1h 4m

We had a very important guest come by the studio this week. He’s opened for a ton of bands, sold 1000 copies of his record Thunder Under Pressure, and still has an undying passion for music. I’m talking of course about Justin “Hardcore Warrior”

Hold Your Ground Fest 22’, Dad Life, and Prices of Shows with Adam Cameron of Cold Shoulder

May 11th, 2022 1h 1m

Adam Cameron came by the studio this week. He plays in Cold Shoulder, who just released a Primal Fury on New Age Records. He also plays in a brand new pop punk band called Father // Figure. When he isn’y playing in bands he’s busy with his fami

Pokemon, Bathroom Kisses, and Whoopee Cushions with Kole Frank of Single Wound

May 4th, 2022 59m 9s

Kole Frank came by the Bandecdotes studio this week. He’s the vocalist of a Woodbridge based Metalcore band called Single Wound. They’ve been working hard for the last couple of years and they’re keeping that momentum up with a full-length in t

Aliens, Ghosts, and O-Town with Valarie Catharine and Scott Blake of The Thumbs

Apr 27th, 2022 59m 51s

Long time friends and bandmates Valarie Catharine and Scott Blake came by Bandecdotes this week. They have all sorts of projects going on right now. They have a Niagara local radio station called Thumb 92 FM. They also have been working on a ca

Eating Edibles, Bong Mansion, and Kanye-ing Finger Eleven at the Junos with Ben Rispin

Apr 20th, 2022 1h 5m

Ben Rispin pops on by the Bandecdotes studio this week to celebrate 420. Ben has been a pillar in the 905 music scene for a while now playing in bands, promoting shows, and podcasting. Nowadays he fronts a rad punk band called Rules that just

Banana Dogs, Secret NYC Venues, and Battery Acid with Casey Baker and Mike DaSilva

Apr 13th, 2022 1h 21m

I was so happy to have Casey Baker and Mike DaSilva come by this week. They’re too local legends here in Niagara. They played in Sleeper Set Sail back in the early 2000’s, grew up and apart for a bit, then rekindled their friendship over music

Meltdowns on Stage, Cartoons, and Kanye Beef with Johnny & Carmen of Shot Down Twice

Apr 6th, 2022 1h 5m

Carmen North and Johnny Dee came by the Bandecdotes studio to talk some band nonsense. They play in an awesome band called Shot Down Twice. We get talking about bandmates having meltdowns on stage, what are the best cartoons of the decade, and