The American Arson Podcast

EP 1: Pushing Your Creative Boundaries with Jason Wisdom

Jason Wisdom is the bassist/vocalist for the progressive metal band Death Therapy on Solid State Records. Prior to forming Death Therapy, Jason was the lead vocalist for legendary technical death metal band Becoming The Archetype.  In this episode, Jason discusses the creative process, thinking outside the box, and his most recent release, "Dance Therapy Part I: Pre-Apocalyptic Cyber Funk For Late Stage Humanoids."

 

NOTE: In this episode, we reference Lifest 2020, which was set to take place in August 2020. It has since been postponed to July 2021 due to COVID-19.

 

Listen to Death Therapy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Prk8CqlCnhHCQ2nGK2kZo

 

Death Therapy Merch: https://merchnow.com/catalogs/death-therapy

 

Follow Death Therapy:

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/myDeathTherapy

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaththerapy/

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deaththerapy/

 

Thank you for listening to The American Arson Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a positive comment or review.  You can also access video episodes of the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/americanarson

 

Check out American Arson here:

 

Merch: https://facedown.merchnow.com/catalogs/American-Arson

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cl9j0U54gBxbcGO7zXXs2

 

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/american-arson/893705582

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanarson

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanarson

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanarson/

 

Website: https://www.americanarson.com/

EP 2: Podcasting, Videography, Touring & More with Jordan Baker

Jordan Baker is a co-host of the retro video game podcast "Worth It Or Worthless" and a creative jack-of-all-trades who has filmed and edited all American Arson videos to date. He has worked full-time and part-time in a wide range of creative fields including videography, graphic design, photography and social media. Jordan was also a founding member of the band Good Luck Varsity and went on his first tour when he was just 13 years old. In this episode, Jordan shares valuable insight on everything from growing your social media following to expanding your creative skill set, along with a few hilarious stories from his DIY touring days.

 

Listen to Worth It Or Worthless:

 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/cz/podcast/worth-it-or-worthless-a-retro-game-podcast/id1429122190?l=cs

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pjrANlQYjnzNaL9cuutjS?si=2kF3NhWbRTK56O2QQ_tmAQ

 

Follow Worth It Or Worthless:

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WioWPodcast

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WioWPodcast/

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WioWPodcast/

 

Thank you for listening to The American Arson Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a positive comment or review.  You can also access video episodes of the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/americanarson

 

Check out American Arson here:

 

Merch: https://facedown.merchnow.com/catalogs/American-Arson

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cl9j0U54gBxbcGO7zXXs2

 

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/american-arson/893705582

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanarson

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanarson

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanarson/

 

Website: https://www.americanarson.com/

EP 3: "A Line In The Sand" Deep Dive

"A Line In The Sand" is the debut full-length album from American Arson released July 3, 2020 on Facedown Records. In this episode, Jesse and Evan discuss the inspiration for the songs on "A Line In The Sand" and dive into the backstory of each track.  Join us to hear about the tour disasters that inspired "Forever", the soul-searching journey on a single-speed road bike that was the basis for "Unbreakable", the post-apocalyptic world described in "The King Is Alive," and much more.

 

Jump to a specific song:

 

02:10 - The End

 

04:28 - Drop Your Daggers

 

11:44 - Forever

 

16:56 - Unbreakable

 

33:11 - Stay True

 

42:14 - The Water Will Rise

 

46:55 - Let Conviction Grow

 

55:02 - Huddled Masses

 

1:00:34 - Wolf Pack

 

1:05:49 - The King Is Alive

 

Thank you for listening to The American Arson Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a positive comment or review.  You can also access video episodes of the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/americanarson

 

Check out American Arson here:

 

Merch: https://facedown.merchnow.com/catalogs/American-Arson

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cl9j0U54gBxbcGO7zXXs2

 

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/american-arson/893705582

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanarson

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanarson

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanarson/

 

Website: https://www.americanarson.com/

EP 4: DIY Touring with Tighe Eshleman

Tighe Eshleman is the vocalist for Los Angeles, CA rock band Sink In. Despite spending most of their 5+ years together as an independent band, Sink In has generated an impressive grassroots following due to a relentless DIY touring schedule. In this episode, Tighe shares his stories, disasters and lessons learned, as well as some valuable tips and insight for any band interested in putting together a DIY tour.

 

Note: this episode was recorded in late May of 2020 when the situation surrounding COVID-19 seemed to be trending in a more optimistic direction. It has since become clear that the resumption of touring/live music is much further in the future than we had anticipated while recording this episode.

 

Listen to Sink In: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HHQfvixJAUaqmz6cJbs49

 

Sink In Merch: https://sinkinband.com/collections/all-merch

 

Follow Sink In:

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SinkInBand

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SinkInBand/

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SinkInPa/

 

Thank you for listening to The American Arson Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a positive comment or review.  You can also access video episodes of the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/americanarson

 

Check out American Arson here:

 

Merch: https://facedown.merchnow.com/catalogs/American-Arson

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cl9j0U54gBxbcGO7zXXs2

 

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/american-arson/893705582

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanarson

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanarson

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanarson/

 

Website: https://www.americanarson.com/

 

 

EP 5: A Life Of Adventure with Paul De La Rosa

Paul De La Rosa is photographer, rock climber and all-around adventurer from Fresno, CA. In this episode, Paul talks about how his love of adventure and exploration led to a career as a freelance photographer. Paul also offers some valuable insight into how authenticity and quality can help grow your social media following and shares some tips for those who have a hunger for travel and adventure but aren't sure where to begin.

 

Follow Paul:

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/pauldelabrosa

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldelarosa

 

Website: https://www.pauldelarosa.com

 

Thank you for listening to The American Arson Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a positive comment or review.  You can also access video episodes of the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/americanarson

 

Check out American Arson here:

 

Merch: https://facedown.merchnow.com/catalogs/American-Arson

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cl9j0U54gBxbcGO7zXXs2

 

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/american-arson/893705582

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanarson

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanarson

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanarson/

 

Website: https://www.americanarson.com/

EP 6: Finding Your Voice In A Crowded Market with Chris Daher

Chris "Peapod" Daher is the host of the music performance and interview podcast "The On The Radar Podcast" as well as a radio personality with shows on several different radio stations in Toledo, OH.  Chris also serves as the Digital Coordinator & Assistant Promotion Director for Cumulus Media.  In this episode, we talk with Chris about how he got his start in radio and podcasting, how to find your voice in a crowded market, and how to roll with the punches when faced with unexpected circumstances.

 

Listen to The On The Radar Podcast:

 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-on-the-radar-podcast/id1501847278

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TW46LKBDOkOlHn3fLoQEK?si=hGFY0He4SSqMpudTkObYhg

 

Follow The On The Radar Podcast:

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontheradarpc

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontheradarpc/

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnTheRadarPC/

 

Thank you for listening to The American Arson Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a positive comment or review.  You can also access video episodes of the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/americanarson

 

Check out American Arson here:

 

Merch: https://facedown.merchnow.com/catalogs/American-Arson

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cl9j0U54gBxbcGO7zXXs2

 

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/american-arson/893705582

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanarson

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanarson

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanarson/

 

Website: https://www.americanarson.com/

 

 

EP 7: Staying Postive & Creative During COVID with Joe Calderon

Joe Calderon is the lead vocalist for the Bay Area, CA metalcore band Lightworker on Solid State Records. In this episode, we discuss the creative process, vocal technique and health, how not to barf on stage, and releasing a debut full-length album in the middle of a global pandemic - something Lightworker and American Arson both experienced this summer.

 

Listen to Lightworker: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7C7ZQGJQTP4VLPPWlqDI3d

 

Lightworker Merch: https://merchnow.com/catalogs/lightworker

 

Follow Lightworker:

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lightworker_sf

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightworkerband/

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lightworkerband

 

Thank you for listening to The American Arson Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a positive comment or review.  You can also access video episodes of the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/americanarson

 

Check out American Arson here:

 

Merch: https://facedown.merchnow.com/catalogs/American-Arson

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cl9j0U54gBxbcGO7zXXs2

 

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/american-arson/893705582

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanarson

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanarson

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanarson/

 

Website: https://www.americanarson.com/

 

EP 8: Keep Chorin' & Party On Forever with Andy Atkins

Andy Atkins is the creator of the Party On Forever YouTube channel and the former lead vocalist of iconic Facedown Records metalcore band A Plea For Purging.  In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss everything from motorcycles to augers to the balance between chorin' and partying, and we explore why authenticity is essential to any creative endeavor. 

 

Check out Party On Forever: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVano_2NGMGr4QuB3OiZSCA

 

Listen to A Plea For Purging: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KMe9muhC1eg1kQq6veejU

 

A Plea For Purging Merch: https://facedown.merchnow.com/catalogs/a-plea-for-purging

 

Follow Andy:

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/apleaforandy

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apleaforandy

 

Thank you for listening to The American Arson Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a positive comment or review.  You can also access video episodes of the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/americanarson

 

Check out American Arson here:

 

Merch: https://facedown.merchnow.com/catalogs/American-Arson

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cl9j0U54gBxbcGO7zXXs2

 

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/american-arson/893705582

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanarson

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanarson

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanarson/

 

Website: https://www.americanarson.com/

 

EP 9: Creating A Compelling Narrative with David Baqi

David Baqi is the vocalist/guitarist of Orange County, CA post-hardcore band Takers Leavers. In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the band's expansive cinematic music video for their newest single, "Act 1: Quiet / Chaos," shot on location in the Mojave Desert. We also discuss the value of staying humble and offer a word of caution to anyone thinking of taking their trailer through a Taco Bell drive-thru.

 

Check out the video for "Act 1: Quiet / Chaos" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgRzd-g8Hc

 

Listen to Takers Leavers: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gCWsnDyfOKzxxQTAaK56W

 

Takers Leavers Merch: https://merchproshop.com/collections/takers?fbclid=IwAR0-S7OfAm448h7j0o95tN0zQkpjV3oCsgG4MyWKpNXHtVnjyP6hBpc2af4

 

Follow Takers Leavers:

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/takersleavers

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takersleavers

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takersleavers

 

Thank you for listening to The American Arson Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a positive comment or review.  You can also access video episodes of the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/americanarson

 

Check out American Arson here:

 

Merch: https://facedown.merchnow.com/catalogs/American-Arson

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cl9j0U54gBxbcGO7zXXs2

 

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/american-arson/893705582

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanarson

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanarson

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanarson/

 

Website: https://www.americanarson.com/

 

EP 10: Authenticity, Time Travel & Fried Chicken with Nate Parrish

Nate Parrish is both a solo musician and a guitarist for the genre-fluid rock band Kutless.  In this episode, we discuss themes from Nate's debut solo album, "I'm A Wreck" and hear about how he developed his Americana-tinged punk rock sound.  We also discuss time travel, forehead autographs, and how to know if you're visiting your favorite fast food joint a bit too often.

 

Listen to Nate Parrish: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Y0R9yjEJFiiAlu4Lnyoqs

 

Nate Parrish Merch: https://www.nateparrish.com/

 

Follow Nate Parrish:

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NateParrish4

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateparrish_music/

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nateparrishmusic

 

Thank you for listening to The American Arson Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a positive comment or review.  You can also access video episodes of the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/americanarson

 

Check out American Arson here:

 

Merch: https://facedown.merchnow.com/catalogs/American-Arson

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cl9j0U54gBxbcGO7zXXs2

 

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/american-arson/893705582

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanarson

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanarson

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanarson/

 

Website: https://www.americanarson.com/