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Part-Time Rockstar Podcast
Aspiring local musicians discuss balancing work, gigging, and creativity. Hosted by The Hollow Truths in Baltimore, MD.
Episodes
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 386: Semaria Shea (Pop) [Maryland]
Episode 386 of the Part Time Rockstar Podcast features Semaria Shea, a new solo pop artist with a wide array of influences and a polished, smooth sound. We met…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 385: Adios Fatso [Punk/Indie] (Boston)
Episode 385 features Boston punk rock band Adios Fatso. I spoke with Sir-Ken Celli, the band’s songwriter and frontman, to talk about their new single “AI Is…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 384: Fake Radio (Washington DC) [Funk/Indie/Rock/Eclectic]
Episode 384 features Fake Radio from Washington, DC. I featured their track "Before" on this episode, which you can find wherever you listen to music. In the…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 383: Madison Windsor of Another F*cking Podcast (Ocean City, MD) [Podcaster]
Episode 383 features Madison "Madi" Windsor of Another F*cking Podcast. She’s also a radio DJ at Ocean 98 in Ocean City, Maryland. I wanted to get her on the…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 382: Luke Borchelt (Country) [Maryland/Nashville]
Episode 382 features Maryland native Luke Borchelt, a Nashville recording artist managed by Good Charlotte through MDDN, with Water Town out on MDDN Records /…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 381: The Wrong Band (Philly) [Indie Rock]
Episode 381 features Dave from The Wrong Band out of Philadelphia. We’re playing a show with them this Saturday (along with Great Depression and Oh Captain) at…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 380: Tiger Would! (Midwest Emo) [NY]
Episode 380 features Tiger Would from New York. In the interview I spoke with Will and Gules. On the episode I featured their track “Crying at the Landmark…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 379: Armada Lodge (Detroit Rock City) [Hard Rock]
Episode 379 features the Detroit hard rock band Armada Lodge, with drummer John Penman and guitarist Andrew Stephens. They’re a no-frills, heavy, melodic hard…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 378: Barry Coffing (Springboard Fest) [Washington DC]
Episode 378 features Barry Coffing of Springboard Fest. We (The Hollow Truths) will be playing Springboard East in Washington DC this Saturday at 1pm and I…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 377: Jenn's Apartment (Punk) [Lansing, MI]
Episode 377 features Jenn’s Apartment, an indie punk band from Lansing, Michigan. They have brand new music out right now. The band features Roy Kirby on…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 376: Feed A Friend (Punk) [Baltimore, MD]
Episode 376 features Trey from the Baltimore-based punk/hardcore band Feed a Friend. They were featured artists at this year’s PTR Fest at Fish Head Cantina in…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 375: The Viper Brothers (Rock Cover Band) [Howard County, MD]
Episode 375 features The Viper Brothers. The closer/headlining act for this year’s PTR Fest at Fish Head Cantina on July 18 (they hit the stage around 10 PM)…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 374: Brad Cox (Mouthful of Graffiti Podcast & Skitzo Calypso) [Bel Air, MD]
Episode 374 features Brad Cox of the Mouthful of Graffiti podcast and Skitzo Calypso. Brad is a longtime veteran of the Baltimore music scene and just like me…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 373: LJR [PTR FEST EPISODE] [POP ARTIST] [WASHINGTON DC]
Episode 373 features LJR (Luke Justin Roberts), a longtime friend of mine and a local DMV pop musician. He’s playing July 18 at PTR Fest at Fish Head Cantina…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 372: The Slang (John & Felix) [Pop Rock] [Ohio/DMV]
Episode 372 features The Slang. Based in both Ohio and Maryland, The Slang is the brainchild of John and Felix, who have been releasing albums for many years…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 371: Gardenwalk (Alternative) [Catonsville, MD]
Episode 371 features Gardenwalk from Catonsville, Maryland. They are featured at this year’s 5th annual PTR Fest at Fish Head Cantina JULY 18 in Halethorpe…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 370: Eggs On Mars (Chill/Soft Rock) [Kansas City, MO]
Episode 370 features Eggs On Mars, a chill indie art rock band from Kansas City. We talked about working at a library, sending emails and getting no responses…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 369: Patrick Duffy Band (Blues Rock) [NYC]
Episode 369 features longtime friend of the show Pat Duffy of the Patrick Duffy Band, a high energy blues rock trio hailing from New York City featuring Pat on…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 368: Kevin Daniel (Nashville) [Singer/Songwriter/Americana]
Episode 368 features Nashville-based Americana songwriter Kevin Daniel. Hailing originally from North Carolina, Kevin brings a rich, soul-stirring blend of…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 367: Matt Bowe of Haha Charade (Indie Rock) [Philly[
Episode 367 features Matt Bowe of Haha Charade, an indie rock band out of Delaware. We’re super excited to be playing a show together this Friday at The Grape…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 366: Brett & LJR (Hollow Truths) [New song episode]
Episode 366 features my longtime friend Luke Roberts (aka LJR), who has also been a member of The Hollow Truths over the years. I wanted to catch up with him…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 365: Jon Cattivera of Time Spent Driving (90s Indie Rock) [Santa Cruz, CA]
Episode 365 features Jon Cativerra, the founder and songwriter of Time Spent Driving, an indie rock band whose emotive, heartfelt sound helped define the early…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 364: Mike Huff (BEES!) Jim Lorino (DelCobras) (Philly) (Alt Rock)
Episode 364 features Mike Huff from BEES! and Jim aka Scoopski from DelCobras. We’re all beyond excited to talk about our big show on April 24 at The Grape…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 363: Teeth Out (Punk/Alt) (PEI)
Episode 363 features Teeth Out from Prince Edward Island, celebrating the release of their new EP, Here We Go. I spotlight their track “Whales,” which you can…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEp 362: SXSW Recap Episode ft. Alien Chicks, The Hollow Truths, & Zach Black
Episode 362 is our annual SXSW recap episode, live from the legendary Hole in the Wall in Austin, TX. Chicken Ranch Records was having a showcase, and I got to…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 361: Andrew Savage (SXSW 2026 Episode 1) (Austin, TX) [Folk/Americana]
Episode 361 features Andrew Savage from Austin, TX. We are playing a show together this Saturday in Austin during South by Southwest weekend at The Liberty on…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 360: Thanks! I Hate It (Pop Punk/Emo) [California]
Episode 360 features Thanks! I Hate It from Hollister, CA. I spoke with Joel and Ryan to talk about their recent Midwest tour, traveling in an RV, balancing…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 359: Hannah Sandoz (performer-composer) [Chicago, IL]
Episode 359 features Hannah Sandoz, a performer-composer out of Chicago. In the interview we talked a lot about DIY touring, songwriting, and the ChiTown music…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 358: Loose Panic (Philly/NJ) [Indie Rock]
Episode 358 features Loose Panic from the greater Philadelphia area. In the interview, I spoke with singer songwriter and guitarist Jarret Crawford. We…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 357: Grandma Drinks (Alt Rock/Grunge) [NYC/staten island]
Episode 375 features Grandma Drinks from NYC. They are an alt rock band mixing grunge, new wave, and punk. They have a brand new EP out called Rapture, and I…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 356: Justin Osborne of SUSTO [Charleston/Austin] (Pyschedelic Americana)
Episode 356 features Justin Osborne of Susto! He’s definitely a full-time rock star, and I honestly don’t know where to begin with this one, because they’re…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 355: LJR (Luke Justin Roberts) [Indie/pop] {Washington DC}
Episode 355 features my longtime friend, bandmate, and fellow artist LJR (Luke Justin Roberts). He's been on the show a number of times now, and it was fun to…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 354: Girls At The Rock Show (Jenn & Megan) [Podcasters)
Episode 354 features Jenn Kate and Megan Cobain from the podcast “Girls At The Rock Show.” Based in Florida and California, it was fun to have them on and talk…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 353: Ron Barrett (Houston, TX) [Country]
Episode 353 features Ron Barrett, a country artist from Houston, TX. He is currently working with Heart Song Records and recently released his 14-track album…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 352: Northvale (Pop Punk) [NJ]
Episode 352 features the New Jersey pop-punk/emo quartet Northvale. In the episode, I spoke with vocalist Keith Carroll. The guys are veterans of the scene…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 351: DelCobras (Philly) [Pop Alt Rock]
On episode 351 we’re joined by my friend Jim Lorino, the artist formerly known as Scoopski, from Philadelphia. I’ve known Jim since the early days of the…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEPISODE 350! feat. RAY WROTEN (Bond & Bently) [Baltimore, MD]
Episode 350 features Ray Wroten of the Baltimore-area band Bond & Bentley. Ray is an OG of the show, and it’s always fun to have him back on. He is always…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 349: Love Nut (90s rock) [Baltimore, MD]
Episode 349 features Love Nut, the mid-90s Baltimore indie pop band that almost broke big but got lost in the major-label shuffle. Formed in the gritty heart…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 348: Beers With Bands Podcast (Michael Torres) [Podcaster]
Episode 348 features Michael Torres of the Beers With Bands Podcast. This is technically part 2 of a collaborative episode I did on his show as well. Feel free…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 347: MIGGS (Pasadena, MD) [Country]
Episode 347 features MIGGS from Pasadena, Maryland, originally from Austin, Texas. I first heard him perform at the Labor Day Raft-Up hosted by Rumor Reel, and…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 346: Horse Island (Charlotte, NC) [Pop Punk/Alt Rock]
Episode 346 features Horse Island, an indie rock band from Charlotte, NC. They’re playing a show this weekend at Starlight on 22nd in Charlotte with Benton and…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 345: Mike Huff of BEES! (Arcade Rock) [Philly]
Episode 345 features Mike Huff from the Philadelphia band BEES! They’re a self-described arcade rock band, and we’re playing a show together this Saturday…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpiosde 344: Shea Springer (Sweetfoot Studios) [Easton, MD]
Episode 344 features Shea Springer from Sweetfoot Studios. I've recently been recording with him, and I was eager to bring him on the podcast to share his…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 343: Brendan Lane & LJR (We have a show together Oct 25 @galacticpanther)
Episode 343 features LJR and Brendan Lane, myself, and Felix Nieto. We all got together at Felix Studio (The Hangar Studio) to talk about our upcoming show…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 342: Glencoe (Singer Songwriter) [Michigan]
Episode 342 features Chris Brackney of Glencoe, an indie singer-songwriter from Michigan. I talked to him earlier this year. He explained that his moniker…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 341: Ben Heemstra (Annapolis, MD) [Funk/Indie] [Videographer/Producer]
Episode 341 features Annapolis musician, producer, and videographer Ben Heemstra. He is also the man behind the lens at Kensington Studio Sessions. In the…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 340: The Bleeps (Punk) [Charlotte, NC]
Episode 340 features Cullen West from The Bleeps, a rock band from Charlotte, NC. We will be playing a show together next month (November 8 at Starlight on…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 339: Black Budget (Toronto, ON) [Hardcore]
Episode 339 features Pedro from the Toronto-based band Black Budget. They are a dynamic, Toronto-based desert punk band known for their roaring guitars…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 338: Cult Therapy [Indie Rock] [Flint MI]
Episode 338 features singer and guitarist Jason Duncan from the band Cult Therapy. They are an indie rock band from Flint, Michigan. Jason grew up in a…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 337: The Stray Lions (Indie Rock) [Roanoke, VA]
In episode 337, I’m joined by Sullivan Smith of The Stray Lions, an indie rock band based in Roanoke, VA. We dive into their creative process, the dynamics of…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 336: Safe Houses (NYC) [Garage Rock]
Episode 336 features Brian from the NYC garage rock band Safe Houses. I featured their track ‘I’ll Be Bad to You’ and you can find it wherever you listen to…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 335: The Winter After (Hard Rock) {Michigan}
Episode 335 features The Winter After, a blue-collar hard rock band from Michigan. In this interview, I spoke with Matt and Luke about balancing work and…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 334: Mat Leffler-Schulman (Grammy Nominated Mastering Engineer) [Baltimore]
Episode 334 features Mat Leffler-Schulman, a Baltimore-based Grammy-nominated mastering engineer. He works with artists across the country and around the…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 333: Tony Correlli (The Deep End Studio) [Producer] {Baltimore}
Episode 333 features Tony Correlli of The Deep End Studio! He's an award winning producer based in the Baltimore area, and if you're a local musician, you…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 332: New Junk City (Indie Rock) [Atlanta]
Episode 332 features New Junk City, an indie rock band from Atlanta. I've become a big fan of theirs was happy to get them on the show. Their sound could be…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 331: The New Noise (Boston, MA) [Pop Punk]
Episode 331 features The New Noise, an indie rock band out of Boston, with a new album called Aim for Nowhere. I featured their track “Wasn’t Yours to Make”…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 330: Made From Meteors (Frederick, MD) [Space Rock]
Episode 330 features Made From Meteors from Frederick, MD. In the interview, I spoke with Lucas Miller and Joe Nightingale. They are a space rock band with new…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 329: AITA (Baltimore, MD) [EMO]
Episode 329 features AITA, an emo band from the Baltimore area. In the interview, I spoke with Patricia Ramón and Justin Kuhl. We talked about their new…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 328: Little Low (Boston MA) [Indie Rock/Emo]
Episode 328 features Little Low, an indie emo band from Boston, MA. In the interview, I spoke with the singer, Christine Atturrio. We talked a lot about…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 327: Matt Harris (The Big Laird Band) [Rock]
Episode 328 features my longtime friend and bandmate Matt Harris, aka the Big Laird. We wanted to do a little recap episode of this weekend’s Part-Time…