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Direct Support
by Peter Schrupp
Hi! I'm Peter. I sing in the band Arms Akimbo and this is my show! Join me as I sit down with my favorite musical friends for interviews and performances.
Episodes
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63. Grab Your Camera and Go Make Little Movies (with Will Houlihan)
Will Houlihan directed about 20 videos with and for our band. He's the best boy. Those Videos
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62. How My Band Made an Anthem Out of a Song I Didn't Even Like
If you're here then thank you. If you're not here then you'll never see this so see ya bozo! Idk I'm kinda tired and feeling weird right now. Season 3 breakdown. This segment is fun as h*ck. Full Album: https://createmusic.fm/eastlaetc Kisses
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61. How to make an indie pop album with Arms Akimbo - Part 2
We're back! Album breakdown with arms akimbo part 2 is here. this time we focus on tracks 4-8 of the album. Happy thanksgiving! listen to the full album here: https://createmusic.fm/eastlaetc merch! armsakimbomusic.com
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60. East LA ETC. Season 1 Track by Track Breakdown with Arms Akimbo
Welcome back to Direct Support! We've got a very special episode featuring Matthew Sutton and Colin Boppell of my very own band Arms Akimbo. In celebration of our new album East LA ETC. we're breaking down every song and every video from the project. This episode features all of season 1 and it's…
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59. "Good Time Honey": Arms Akimbo's new single pairs nicely with a breakup.
Talking about our new single from the songwriting, producing, recording and music video. Enjoy! "Good Time Honey" Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: [email protected] Instagram:...
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58. Ben Cato (dim/The Dangerous Summer)
My boy Ben is here! Wow we became buds on the road touring together in 2019 and I missed this Atlanta legend dearly. We discuss sobriety, the humbling experience of being in a big hometown band that doesn't make it, the intricacies of writing the best drum parts, and how Ben put together his new...
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57. Conor Murphy (Foxing)
Holy cow! New Foxing record rips and this conversation is a perfect companion piece to enjoy the record with. Conor and I talk about the difficult yet necessary task of promoting a record, Dungeons and Dragons, and the brilliance of two different Andys (Shauf and Hull). Enjoy! Foxing Featured…
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56. New Arms Akimbo song 'It Takes (Pilot)' is out and I want you to share it with one friend
Title says it all y'all. thanks for the support I love ya! It Takes (Pilot) by Arms Akimbo Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: [email protected] Instagram: @directsupportpod…
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55. Arms Akimbo: A band or a TV show?
We've got a brand new single coming out this Friday. It's the first of 12 new songs that we will be releasing roughly over the next year. I know this is wild but I want to let you in. I want to tell you about the album, share concepts we've only talked about behind closed doors as a band. I want…
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54. Jay Garcia (Royaljag)
Here's to old friends! I met the Royaljag boys Jay and his twin brother Roland back when I was in high school and before either of us started our bands. This chat was a long time coming and we get into all sorts of stuff. Jay and I discuss our mutual love for basketball, what it’s like to be in a...
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53. Kerry Alexander (Bad Bad Hats)
Bad Bad Hats are Minneapolis rippers! I've been a big fan for ages, so it was a delight to chat with our guest Kerry. We talked primarily about food network but also managed to sneak in some music conversation including touring with your husband, cool ways to engage fans on Patreon and impressing...
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52. Tommy Siegel (Jukebox the Ghost)
What a renaissance man! Tommy is a songwriter, guitarist, cartoonist, author extraordinaire! A man of many talents, and a sincere and humble demeanor. I had a blast chatting with Tommy and I'm sure you'll love this one. Catch Jukebox on tour this September. Enjoy! Tommy Siegel / Jukebox the Ghost...
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51. Josh Hogan (The Mowgli's/Modern Original)
Dang this is a giggly episode. Josh and I catch up and talk about how absurd the career of a musician is. We discuss his new project, Modern Original, and most importantly we have very fun stories about John C. Reilly, Patrick Stump and Johnny Depp. Enjoy! Modern Original / The Mowgli's Song...
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EPISODE 50! Colin Boppell (Arms Akimbo): What do you do when your bandmate moves across the country?
Spoiler: I do not answer the question in this headline. But we do talk about it a little. More importantly, we celebrate episode 50 of the podcast by sitting down with our favorite bassist, life-mate, Colin Boppell. Thanks for everything, and enjoy! Colin Boppell/Arms Akimbo Song Performed:...
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49. Sam Plecker (Vista Kicks)
Got big love for today's guest. Vista Kicks and Arms Akimbo have had a loving little relationship for a few years now so this episode has been a long time coming. Sam recently ventured off on his own to track an EP for the first time. The quarantine kept him up North in a little community called...
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48. Worn-Tin
Warner is the greatest! You may very well be familiar with his track "Sensitivity", but I hope this episode shows you what a light, fun, energetic ball of creativity lives within this man! We talk loss, living on the road, making creativity fun, comedy, navigating LA and childhood. great times…
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47. Solo Episode #3
Solo episode where I pose you some questions. Don't forget to subscribe! Write a 5-star review! Share the podcast with a friend! Stay safe out there! New Dizzy Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ2eeu3HsSM Email: [email protected] Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps
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46. John Gomez (TWIN XL)
This episode was a long time coming! I had John Gomez from TWIN XL join me. I wrote the Holloson EP with John and his brother Stephen (whose episode is also available. I learned so much doing that project I knew I had to have each of them on the show. We really dug into songwriting, production…
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45. Michigander
Jason Singer (aka Michigander) is a badass. He's a killer songwriter and a sweet fella and we had a great time chatting this week! We talk about insecurities as an artist, our mutual obsession with Pete Holmes, his weight loss journey and the moments that make you stop and appreciate that people...
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44. Ryan Winnen (COIN) - Celebrating 1 Year of Direct Support!
Happy Birthday to us! And what better way to ring it in than with one of my favorite bands, COIN! Ryan has been an amazing man for me to get to know over the past few months and it's high time you meet him. Ryan is an incredible drummer, painter, and student of life. His outlook is refreshing,...
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43. Briston Maroney (Re-release)
Big re-release! We got a sweet and talented man Briston Maroney on this week in celebration of his new album, "Sunflower"! Briston was one of our first guests and this is one of my favorite conversations. If you're a new listener, welcome and enjoy! Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use...
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42. Vacation Manor
Check it! I have both Nathan and Cole from Vacation Manor joining me this week and it was a delight. We mostly talk about hydration and the struggles of having the smallest bladder on tour, but somewhere in there we cover songwriting, band responsibilities and patience as a musician. Enjoy!...
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41. Starbuck
Go Lions! In Hoc! My dear boy Lucas Starbuck and I get into it this week. Everything comes up from how our romantic relationships interweave, to a very intense music job interview process to the story of a viral video game job gone wrong. Enjoy! Starbuck Song Featured: "Wasted on Love" Thanks to...
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40. Taylor Hecocks (King Shelter)
My absolute dawg joins us this week! Taylor and I have known each other for ages, playing tons of shows and generally circling each other's orbit for half a decade now. I've loved King Shelter's music forever and I'm stoked to have the opportunity to present these fellas to another platform. We...
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39. Lauren Luiz (WILD/girlhouse)
Guys this was a really fun one. Lauren is an amazing songwriter. She can work in any genre and has a great sense of creativity. Not only does she front multiple successful projects, she's acted in a Tony nominated revival of "Spring Awakening". But she's also good people and we had an awesome and...
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37. Solo Episode #2
Me being overly vulnerable for 18 minutes...we'll be back to the regular program next week. Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: [email protected] Instagram: @directsupportpod...
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36. Fellow Hollow
That's right. It's a full band name in the episode title. No parentheses or anything because we got the whole band with us. Ohio-based band, Fellow Hollow features Drew, Luke and new member Michael and they released a new album called Violet Paper Wings. It's sweet, melodic, understated and real...
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35. Mark Diamond
Howdy! And welcome back for another episode. We've got Seattle native, Mark Diamond joining us to hash out why labels don't think golf is sexy, why it's important to write like there's no tomorrow, and that if there's a girl who doesn't worship you then you gotta MARRY that girl (remember that...
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34. Kelcey Ayer (Local Natives)
We're back babyyyyy! Season 2 kicks off with none other than Kelcey Ayer from one of the greatest indie bands of my lifetime, Local Natives. Kelcey is a sweet man with a killer voice. He's a kind plant-loving boy who just wants to make goofs and tunes. Kelcey is the host of a brand new comedy...
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32. Charlie Hickey
So here's a lovely human who was nice enough to join me on election day (whoops) to chat about his music. Charlie Hickey is an incredible, super young songwriter who's been collaborating with Phoebe Bridgers and her drummer Marshall Vore for a few years now. He just released his first single, "No...
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31. Evan Mathews (Tomahawk Baby/MALIA)
weeoo weeoo! Bromance alert! My guest this week is the sweet soul, Evan "E.T." Mathews a.k.a. Tomahawk Baby. I love this guy so much. We met working together a while back and instantly fell in love, bonding over music, comedy, art and hating our job. We talk about interning for Syd, making music...
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29. Chris Rasmussen (Laureline)
Chris Rasmussen of Laureline joins this week! Laureline is a killer indie pop outfit with a dreamy LP called "Wash". We start by diving into songwriting but inevitably end up talking comedy the whole episode and I spill coffee everywhere. Enjoy! Laureline Song Performed: "Everything Ends Up…
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28. Dave Monks (Tokyo Police Club)
Loooooove chatting with heroes. Dave is Canadian indie rock royalty. And though he denies being part of the "money club", there's no denying his influence on practically any indie band over the past 10 years. We talked through each of his records, discussed what makes one a "nerd", how to discern...
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27. Kyle Morton (Typhoon)
Dude....what an episode. I really felt a kindness and a kinship with our guest this week. Kyle Morton is the frontman of orchestral-indie rock band, Typhoon. Kyle is a pensive and fun guy. We dip between grandiose pontification, comedy fandom and eventually songwriting and touring. Enjoy! Typhoon…
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26. Nick Zawisa (Breakup Shoes)
Hey there! You should listen to Breakup Shoes :) Their singer Nick is my guest this week and they rip. We talk tour, religious upheaval, and being addicted to TV and Spotify numbers. Enjoy! Breakup Shoes Song Performed: "Monswoon" Direct Support Playlist Email: [email protected] Instagram:...
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25. Joe Vann (From Indian Lakes)
Our guest this week is Joey Vannucchi. He fronts From Indian Lakes, he's got new solo projects sprouting up everywhere and he's been a big inspiration of mine for years so this is a fun one. Joe's a calming presence, and he shares a lot of insight into how to carry yourself as a DIY musician…
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24. Special Episode: "Dizzy" by Arms Akimbo
Hi there! My band Arms Akimbo released a brand new single. It's called "Dizzy" and I'm real proud of it. This episode is a lil' behind the scenes on the songwriting and crafting of how a song is made in my particular band, from the steps it took me to write it, to the orchestration my band used…
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23. Petal
Our guest today is Kiley Lotz AKA Petal. We had a pretty amazing talk. Intense at times since this was back a few months and our eyes were newly opened to some injustices that have been going on for...ever. We talk a lot about the state of the world, the state of the music industry and how the...
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22. Parker Gispert (The Whigs)
Dude....what? This guys like, my bud now and that makes me happy. My guest today has been a personal influence and legend of mine for about 12 years. His name is Parker Gispert and he fronts The Whigs. He's toured with other amazing acts like Kings of Leon, The Black Keys, Drive-By Truckers and a...
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21. Mini Trees
Lexi Vega from Mini Trees joins us this week for our 20th episode! We talk Animal Crossing, IG Live exhaustion and the importance of being a Warped kid. Enjoy! Songs Featured: Slip Away / Steady Me Yellow House Session (Featuring this version of Steady Me -------------- Direct Support Playlist...
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20. Jordie Saenz
Jordie Saenz is a real sweet pea. He Zooms in this week from Nashville to talk about love, quantom physics, producing for himself versus others, touring with Copeland and his love for Trader Joe's. Enjoy! Jordie Saenz / Love You Later / Lakewalks Songs Performed: Make Gold / Water Underneath…
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19. Ryan Green & Ryan Sulken (Harbour)
Cincinnati's greatest band Harbour joins us for our first ever chat with multiple band members! We got both Ryan's from Harbour today to share their experience with singing and drumming in the same band, while also gushing about how much we all miss each other. I've made a lot of memories with...
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18. Solo Episode #1
Hey! Here's a little bonus, solo episode. No guest, just me jabbering and playing a few tracks (some released, some not). Enjoy! Arms Akimbo Songs Performed: Make My Bed / Cruel Lovers / Better Now / Paycheck Direct Support Playlist Email: [email protected] Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter:...
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17. Max Green (Inspired & the Sleep)
My buddy Max is on today! First we accidentally didn't record a chunk of the episode. Then we reminisced on how much I learned from him trying to be a musician growing up in Carlsbad. Then he tells me he was a dungeon master. Then we talk about all 1 million of his projects. Listen to Inspired's...
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16. Blushh
Blushh joins me for episode 15! My friend Shab explains to me how she used sheer will and friendship to launch a music career. I've worked with Shab since she put shows together with her company Beating Lights. Since then she started her cathartic band Blushh. In this chat we talk basketball with...
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15. Jake Tittle
Jake Tittle joined us riiiiiiight before the quarantine started to talk about being the worship version of Conor Oberst. He also blesses us with his mellow positivity as we discuss writing process, touring, and we continue the trend of not understanding why Wilco is amazing until recently. Songs...
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14. Stephen Gomez (TWIN XL)
Stephen Gomez (TWIN XL, The Summer Set) joins us today to talk about everything from forming his high school band, to producing music for artists including myself, to starting his awesome current project TWIN XL. We have an awesome time reminiscing on recording together, harping on the identity...
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13. Derek Ted
Holy cow. It's our most mentioned guest yet, Derek Ted. We talk about everything, from comparing ourselves to Crayons, Skittles and Pokemon, using shrooms to get through quarantine and how we come from the same planet. This episode is filled with tour memories and love. Enjoy! Derek Ted New…
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12. A.O. Gerber
Our guest today is A.O. Gerber! Unreal songwriter and person! Olivia and I had such a fun, open chat about everything from the concept of fantasy, to the difficulty of finding yourself in LA, to the expectation of perfectionism in women and the ability to weave between a solo project and backing...
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11. Dave Caploe (Hate Drugs)
Episode 10! We made it to double digits! What better way to celebrate than to have a true friend, tour mate and talent on. Our guest today is Dave Caploe from Hate Drugs. We have a short episode so we WILL be back soon with a part two. But we got into some fun, digging around tour memories,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi! I'm Peter. I sing in the band Arms Akimbo and this is my show! Join me as I sit down with my favorite musical friends for interviews and performances.
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