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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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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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566 Mosh Pit Chicks

6/30/2025
566 Mosh Pit Chicks Singles Vs. Albums Songwriting Secrets Inside the studio: Different snare sounds for different songs. From precision to raw energy: How a producer can shape the sound Mosh Pit Girls are Mean? Seattle Sports talk: I rank my favorites.. MXPX and The Ataris LIVE - -Friday September 26 - Bend, OR - Century Center -Saturday September 27 - Boise, ID - Treefort Music Hall -Friday October 24 Québec City at Théâtre Capitole -Saturday October 25 in Montréal at MTELUS Tickets on sale now! --- Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 844-923-0900 http://Linker.ee/mikeherrerapodcast Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:00:41:37

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Luke Bentham - The Dirty Nil 565

6/23/2025
Luke Bentham - The Dirty Nil I caught Luke spreading the word of Rock n Roll after his band finished soundcheck (on tour now in America). We get into his band the Dirty Nil and what they do and how they do it. There’s also a healthy amount of talk about, Les Paul guitars, gear, songwriting and the magic and mystery of performing for an audience. The Dirty Nil - New album “The Lash” Out July 25 Tour dates and more at https://www.thedirtynil.com/ --- Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 844-923-0900 http://Linker.ee/mikeherrerapodcast Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:00:45:37

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564 Grillin’ Time

6/16/2025
This week! -Grill me baby -Bouncing Souls hang out -My Goldfinger trip to Canada -MxPx back in Quebec this October -Mega Successful Pxers -We need more MxPx Punk in Professional Sports Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 844-923-0900 --- http://Linker.ee/mikeherrerapodcast Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:00:55:09

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563 Music Monday Consideration

6/2/2025
Music Monday Consideration 563 A fresh batch of submissions ⸻ 1. Nowhere Fast (Louisville, KY) “Organized Sound” – submitted by Seth Robinson 2. Early Mourning feat. Depraved Horror & Avian Theory (Nashville) Cover of “She Took Him To The Lake” – submitted by Chad Sheppard 3. XXsmile (Québec, Canada) “Horror Movies” – “Shitty pop punk at its finest” from JF Trepanier 4. Low Standards, High Fives (Italy) “Sink or Swim” – from the upcoming full-length Everything Ends – submitted by Ame Ray 5. The Elephant March (NW Indiana) “On Top” – album drops 4/20/25. Longtime punk roots and Midwest representation 6. Inspection 12 (Jacksonville, FL) “You Can Call Me Al” (Rock Version) – legendary Fat Wreck-era band, now on People of Punk Rock Records – submitted by Tim Grisnik 7. NiTEWAKE (Columbus, OH) “Going It Alone” – solo project by Attack Attack!’s Nick White 8. Dead Churches (Vancouver, Canada) “Royal Blue” – gritty punk rock n’ roll – submitted by Eric Kyle 9. Nate Parrish (Bakersfield, CA) “Small” – heartfelt ballad with mountain-sized introspection 10. The Weigh Down “Marilyn” – new punk video from Josh Gibson’s band 11. Fear The Lions (San Diego, CA) “Double Minded” – recorded at The Blasting Room – submitted by Chris Miller 12. Lost Planet Airmen (Winnipeg, MB) “Forgotten Son” – new single from Taylor Stephenson 13. Justin Nine (Mesa, AZ) “Crumbling” – acoustic punk storytelling from a Mesa barroom vet 14. A Bogus Journey (Texas) “12 AM” – about mental health struggles – submitted by Santos Lopez 15. AIM TO STRIKE! (San Antonio, TX) “The Corpse” – heavy and melodic punk from Albert Contreras 16. I Like Snaps “I THINK WE HAVE A HIT ON OUR HANDS” – emo-rock ballad about authenticity and anxiety 17. The Lucky Eejits (Oakland, CA) “So Far So Good” – just announced for Punk in the Park SF – submitted by Casey D.P. FitzPatrick 18. First Natural (Phoenix/NC) “The Sheriff” – from their upcoming “Best Of” album – submitted by Philip Trapp 19. The Paradox “Do Me Like That” – rising band, submitted by Joseph Birch MxPx TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 844-923-0900 --- http://Linker.ee/mikeherrerapodcast Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:01:04:40

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Blag Dhalia - The Story of the Dwarves 562

5/26/2025
562 Blag Dhalia The Dwarves frontman is back on the pod bringing us the vim and vigor. -The early story of how the Dwarves came to be from the midwest to the Westcoast and the Pacific Northwest and along the way getting banned from CNGB's in New York City for life. -New vinyl release. Sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows - Nirvana Nevermind cover edition. And much more! Find Blag and The Dwarves on Socials: Dwarves Website: http://www.thedwarves.com Blag Dahlia Website: http://www.blagdahlia.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheDwarves TW: https://twitter.com/thedwarvesband IG: https://www.instagram.com/blag_dahlia IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedwarves MxPx TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 844-923-0900 --- http://Linker.ee/mikeherrerapodcast Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:01:04:04

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A Pixelated Dream 561

5/19/2025
Mike Herrera Podcast MxPx TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 844-923-0900 --- http://Linker.ee/mikeherrerapodcast Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:00:43:21

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560 Wired and Inspired

5/12/2025
560 Wired and Inspired Who’s the best Handyman in the band? Band Social Dynamics, Secret Photo Shoots and Practicing Poverty MxPx TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 --- http://Linker.ee/mikeherrerapodcast Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:00:47:28

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Practicing Outdoors and Movie Scores #559

5/5/2025
#559 Practicing Outdoors and Movie Scores -Practice in the Outdoors and other tactics -Scoring movies -Rained Out MXPX in Québec with The Ataris on -Friday October 24 Québec City at Théâtre Capitole -Saturday October 25 in Montréal at MTELUS! Tickets On Sale Now! https://ffm.live/mxpxquebec.bio -From Cecilia Blomdahl I live on Svalbard, an island close to the North Pole! Swedish 🇸🇪 I live in a cabin outside of Longyearbyen with my boyfriend Christoffer and our Finnish lapphund Grim and make videos about my daily life in the Northernmost town in the world! We have Polar Bears here! If you want to send me something :) PB 58 9171 Longyearbyen Svalbard & Jan Mayen NORWAY. https://www.youtube.com/@CeciliaBlomdahl --- http://Linker.ee/mikeherrerapodcast Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:00:26:08

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#558 Softails and Voicemails

4/28/2025
#558 Softails and Voicemails -My first motorcycle -Advice for success -My vocal warmup routine -A caller presents to us, the Punk Rawk Foundation -PxPX perks and live streaming -Influence, religion and propaganda -MXPX News! -Waco Storm Weather And more MXPX News today.. stay tuned for that.. subscribe to MXPX on socials.. And YouTube. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:00:49:43

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#557 Everything Is Computer

4/21/2025
#557 Everything Is Computer Talking music, sports and life with Tom Chichila and Brad Blanco -When is the NoFx reunion? -MxPx is stirring. -Sports gambling and more Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:00:58:41

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#556 MONSTER MUSIC MONDAY

4/14/2025
#556 MONSTER MUSIC MONDAY - The episode focuses on reviewing and providing feedback on music submissions from listeners. - Submissions are accepted via the Mike Herrera Podcast Facebook group, where artists can share their YouTube links. - Critiques various aspects of the submitted songs, including production quality, vocal performance, and song structure. - Offers constructive criticism and praise, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement in each submission. Some Advice and Tactics: Avoid Excessive Auto-Tune - Use auto-tune sparingly and only as an effect. Overuse can detract from the authenticity of the vocal performance, especially in genres like punk rock. Simplify Intros - Keep the intro of your song short and engaging. Long intros or unnecessary samples can cause listeners to lose interest before the main part of the song begins. Focus on Production Quality - Invest time and resources into ensuring high-quality production. Good production can significantly enhance the listening experience and make your music more appealing to a wider audience. Duh! Monster Music Monday Submissions: 1. BEN TROUBLES - BREAK THIS BALL AND CHAIN New submission for Music Monday. Punk Rock from North Carolina, Y'all. Enjoy! 2. OLD TOWN ZERO - GRAPEFRUIT A little side project about getting all my old and new music out. This was me at 19 years young. I'm now 46 and still making silly songs. MxPx back in the day helped me learn guitar as I was figuring out your early years songs. Something fun, not for the fame, but for the enjoyment. Finally in a place in life, putting myself out there to the world. Would love to be able to be featured on Music Monday. 3. LAST CHANCE MARIE - WESTBOROUGH Punk rock band from Bellevue, Ontario. Have been around since 02/2007 with no signs of giving up. Would love your thoughts on our latest track. 4. THE BOY DETECTIVE - UNREALIZED GAINS Submitted by Brandon. No additional information provided. 5. GRUNGE PUNKS - ASHES FOR BREAD Grunge punk from the Fall Blues EP. Grunge Punks is my punk rock heavy music side project. Written and recorded by Aaron Reynolds, mixed and mastered by Jason Wisdom, released by the Charyn Collective. 6. WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF - WHAT DOES MARCUS WALLACE LOOK LIKE A band from Sydney, Australia. All about big sing-alongs and good times. This is an older track of ours, but sums up pretty well what we sound like. 7. LYCHEE CAMP - LET'S GO SURFING Submitted by Joe Markey from Florida. Self-produced music and video, DIY or Die. The kids are supposed to be little versions of us going around town in Tampa and getting into some hoodrat activities, gambling, vandalism, those kinds of cute harmless things. A cover by a band called The Drums. 8. LET ME DOWNS - BROKEN PROMISES Second single from the new Let Me Down's album North by Southwest. New album released January 23 on Felony Records. From the PNW, Tacoma represent. Song has a kinda long lead into it. 9. DANNY ATTACK AND THE REVENANT HEARTS - MOMENTS Submitted by Danny Attack from Jacksonville, Florida. Music video for the song titled Moments off the latest record, Kiss You in Hell. 10. SURRENDER THE GHOST - SMOKIN' DOESN'T HELP Submitted by Matthew Ellis. New to the page. Official video for your listening pleasure. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music...

Duration:00:34:41

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#555 Outdoor Vibes

4/7/2025
#555 Outdoor Vibes 1. New Music and Writing Process - Avoids distractions like news to focus on songwriting. 2. Influence of Location - Different environments inspire varied songwriting outputs. 3. Collaboration and Feedback - Band members provide feedback to ensure a diverse album. 4. Personal Challenges and Growth - Overcoming personal challenges and staying positive. 5. Respect the Muse - Creative Process and Inspiration - Embraces the unpredictability of songwriting and stays open to inspiration. 6. Overcoming Stage Fright - Anxiety, and how to ease your nerves. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:00:53:50

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#554 Back to Coffee

3/31/2025
#554 Back to Coffee -Coffee - Why I quit and started again -Pre-show routine -Skateboarding and songwriting -Yoga, rowing and fitness -Your voicemails Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:00:44:59

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#553 You Like Fitness?

3/24/2025
#553 You Like Fitness? Tv shows. Movies. Music, Fitness and recovery. Severance is on the brain this week but fitness is covering the rest. 😎 Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:00:36:38

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#552 Happy Irish Drinking Holiday

3/17/2025
#552 Happy Irish Drinking Holiday Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:00:40:28

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#551 Cancelled Flight Fiasco

3/10/2025
#551 Cancelled Flight Fiasco -Goldfinger Weekend Recap -Flight Delays and cancellations -How Punk Rock changed my life -Touring stories about the early days of NFG -What do Sponsorship deals look like? And more… Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:00:40:38

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#550 Cheese Pizza Blood Oath

3/3/2025
There’s some good stuff in this episode. I start out with happy birthday to Mx touring crew alumni Tommy Rat in the story about the cheese pizza, blood oath. Enjoy. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:00:29:58

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#549 Choice Infinity

2/24/2025
#549 Choice Infinity My Creative process, songwriting, and insights for artists and small business owners. 1 - Upcoming Goldfinger Shows - in Anaheim and San Diego. - Mike discusses his involvement and the importance of practicing for performances. 2 - Songwriting Process - Mike shares his songwriting process, highlighting that writing a song in one day is rare and finishing a song usually involves multiple sessions. - He discusses the importance of tweaking and refining songs over time. 3 - Creative Inspiration - Mike talks about the struggle between negative and positive themes in songwriting. - He emphasizes the importance of having an uplifting ending or chorus in songs, reflecting his personal experiences. 4 - Routine, Focus and Distractions - Mike admits to getting distracted by social media and the internet but stresses the importance of focusing on creative work and buckling down - Mike emphasizes the importance of having a routine to stay productive and focused. - He shares his daily schedule, which includes family time, work, and creative sessions. 5 - Business and Career Choices - Mike reflects on past career decisions, including signing with different record labels and the impact on his creative independence. - He discusses the importance of making choices that align with long-term goals and values. 6 - Music Videos - A listener asks about the goals behind creating music videos. - Mike explains that videos are a marketing tool and a way to enhance the audience's experience of the song. - He highlights that some videos aim to delve deeper into the song's meaning, while others are purely for entertainment. Boys are Mean and Girls are Mean T shirts are back at mxpx.com but sizes are selling out! Thank you. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here SEE MXPX LIVE Past 2025 - 👉 Houston, TX Friday Jan. 3 👉 Dallas, TX Saturday Jan. 4 Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob Episode Details Status: PublishedRelease Date: Feb 17, 2025Author: N/AEpisode Type: fullEpisode: N/ARating: CleanFile Info: audio/mpeg | mp3 | 67MB IAB Daily Downloads695 Downloads: [bold][/] Last processed 02/23/25 03:37pm DestinationStatusReleaseExpirationReleasedNeverReleasedNeverReleasedNeverReleasedNeverReleasedNeverReleasedNeverReleasedNeverReleasedNeverReleasedNeverReleasedNever of2 Episode Description #548 Growing Up Together This week, per your voicemails, we dive deep into the journey of growing up (together). We “explore” the importance of self-reflection and personal growth, sharing insights on how looking inward can lead to not hating your life. Also I get real about the music industry, offering practical career advice and discussing strategies for launching and announcing projects, including navigating the long tail of success. Good luck out there! Boys are Mean and Girls are Mean T shirts are back at mxpx.com but sizes are selling out! Thank you. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail-...

Duration:00:36:52

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#548 Growing Up Together

2/17/2025
#548 Growing Up Together This week, per your voicemails, we dive deep into the journey of growing up (together). We “explore” the importance of self-reflection and personal growth, sharing insights on how looking inward can lead to not hating your life. Also I get real about the music industry, offering practical career advice and discussing strategies for launching and announcing projects, including navigating the long tail of success. Good luck out there! Boys are Mean and Girls are Mean T shirts are back at mxpx.com but sizes are selling out! Thank you. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here SEE MXPX LIVE Past 2025 - 👉 Houston, TX Friday Jan. 3 👉 Dallas, TX Saturday Jan. 4 Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Duration:00:48:37

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#547 Comfort King & Co.

2/10/2025
Tom Chichila, Bert McClimans & Brad Blanco join me this week to talk about the music business. Sports talk leads to business talk. The music business. -How to succeed in the music business or die trying -balancing art and business in music -Digging deep into realities of the music business and life -How touring made MxPx better musicians -Touring and Logistics -Business and Financial Decisions -COVID-19 Impact Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here SEE MXPX LIVE Past 2025 - 👉 Houston, TX Friday Jan. 3 👉 Dallas, TX Saturday Jan. 4 PAST 2024 - 1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT! 2/9- New York City, NY - Webster Hall - SOLD OUT! 2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT! 3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre 3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues - SOLD OUT 3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee 4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT! 4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot. - SOLD OUT 6/28- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/29- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 7/27- Tacoma, WA - Airport Tavern Grande Opening! SOLD OUT! 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX 7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX 10/4- San Pedro, CA - with NOFX for Last Shows 👉Chicago, December 13th & 14th 👉 Two back-to-back nights Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

Duration:01:33:45