Safe In Sound

Steve Holmes and a History of American Football

Steve Holmes comes on the podcast to discuss the history of American Football, his new substack and the dangers of touring when you are a bit older. 

Travis Shettel: How mental health and capitalism collide

Travis Shettel is the lead singer and guitar player for the band Piebald. Piebald is an incredibly fun band to watch. Underneath all the silliness and fun, however, Travi

Arabella Harrsion: From Jejune to a career in music therapy

Arabella (Araby) Harrison is the bass player and 2nd vocalist for the band Jejune. As Jejune returns to the spotlight after 25 years of silence, Araby and I talk about th

Walter Schreifels: Where mental Health, music and spirituality intersect

Walter Schreifels is behind some of THE most influential bands in the Hardcore, Post-Hardcore, and emo scene. He is a founding member of Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand, and

Mike Reed: How art and grief meet in music

Mike Reed is the guitarist and lead singer for the bands Small Brown Bike and 84 Tigers. Mike and I talk about his upbringing in a small town in Michigan, starting Small

Matt Pryor: The mental costs of a touring and being a full-time musician

Matt Pryor is the lead singer of the iconic band The Get Up Kids. Matt has been touring as a musician for over 30 years, and while the life of a touring musician may seem

Erin Tate: the tolls of alcoholism on mental health and a positive path in sobriety

Erin Tate is the former drummer for Minus the Bear. For 14 years, Erin played, wrote, and created with Minus the Bear, but after alcohol and substance use took over his l

Jim Ward: Sparta - When an ADHD diagnosis changed everything

In this episode, Jim Ward and I talk about Jim's music career, his non-profit "You Rock," and how anxiety, ADHD, and substance use have all affected his life.  We also go

Bailey Pope: Finding family in the music scene when being yourself cost you everything

Bailey Pope is a comedian, social media personality, and lover of music. Listen as Bailey talks about growing up Christian, discovering punk, emo, and hardcore, and takin

Dan Weyandt: ZAO - How Severe Anxiety, trauma and music lead to healing and understanding

Dan Weyandt is the lead singer for the band ZAO. Behind that powerhouse of vocals is a Dad, Husband, Tattoo artist, and someone who suffers with severe anxiety, panic, an

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Rachael Dietkus- Very Secretary - One musicians journey through social work and design

Rachael Dietkus is a social worker, designer, and founder of Social Workers Who Design, an organization that helps and teaches designers to create from a trauma-informed

Dan Didier: The Promise Ring - How drumming soothed an anxious life

In this episode, I'm joined by Dan Didier, drummer for the legendary Midwest emo band The Promise Ring. Dan sits down with us for a conversation that’s equal parts funny

Ben Jorgensen: How an introvert utilized lyrical vulnerability to impact others

Ben Jorgensen is the lead singer and guitar player for Armor For Sleep. Ben and I chronicle his journey through his younger years as he was awakened to the NJ punk scene,

Andy Squyres: How struggling with Christianity, faith and doubt open up a path to light and love

In this episode of Safe In Sound, I’m joined by Andy Squyres for a real, honest conversation about faith, identity, and what happens when the Christian story you were han

Knox Burnett: How Somatic Experiencing and Trauma intersect with musicianship

Knox Burnett is a friend and colleague practicing trauma therapy out of Seattle, Washington. In this episode, Knox and I talk about how music and therapy correlate to pro

Greg Swinehart - The Pale Pacific, Great Bad Movies Podcast - When touring brings out the best and worst in you.

Greg Swinehart, the former drummer of the band the Pale Pacific, has performed with Fair and Rose Blossom Punch. In this episode, we explore Greg's life and music career

Bob Nanna: Braid, Hey Mercedes and the self discovery of being a Highly Sensitive Person

Bob Nanna is the lead singer and guitarist behind Braid, Hey Mercedes and the City on Film. In this episode, Bob discusses his childhood in Chicago, his adoption, the sea

Chad Johnson - Furnace Fest - When despair, SI and mental health struggles lead to friendship and transformation

It is hard to sum up the work of Chad Johnson in a snippet. Chad had an enormous impact on the post-hardcore and emo scene in the early 2000's and therefore the scene eve

Stacy Hilt: Coalesce, The Casket Lottery and coming to terms with a Bi-Polar diagnosis

Stacy Hilt is a founding member and bass player for the bands Coalesce and The Casket Lottery, both of which have had a remarkable impact on the music scene.  In this ep