Promote The Hell Out Of It!
by Misael Trujillo
When skateboarding and listening to punk rock, turns into running a business and being productive! Conversations with people worth promoting; about concepts, creators and causes worth knowing about. A podcast by Misael Trujillo.
Episodes
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Poli van Dam ( The Bombpops ) - There Are Punks That Have It Together!
It was honestly such an honour getting to chat with Poli Van Dam for this episode of the podcast. Poli plays covers guitar & vocal duties as co-frontwoman of The Bombpops; along with Jen Razavi. I discovered The Bombpops a few years ago through Fat Wreck Chords, I was living in Barcelona and the...
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Danny Harvey - A Career In The Music Industry!
Had a blast catching up with my bud Danny Harvey for this episode of the podcast! Touring Front of House Sound Engineer for Beartooth, Silverstein & Cancer Bats. Working with Tandem Management managing Heart Of Gold, River Become Ocean & Limbs. Tour Managing. Setting up Sonic Workshops; a…
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Anika Pyle - A Desire To Connect!
Loved chatting with Anika Pyle for this episode of the podcast! You might know Anika from playing in the bands 'Chumped', 'Katie Ellen' and 'Sheena, Anika & Augusta', all three bands I love and you should definitely check out. However, you should also be aware of their incredible solo material,...
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Dylan Slocum ( Spanish Love Songs ) - Finite Amount Of Energy!
On this episode of the podcast I have a chat with Dylan Slocum; lead singer & guitarist for Spanish Love Songs. I've loved every single one of Spanish Love Songs records, last years release 'Brave Faces Everyone' has become an integral part of my lockdown soundtrack. I was excited to chat to…
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Kathryn Woods ( Fresh / ME REX / Cheerbleederz ) - Use Your Platform!
Loved chatting with Kathryn Woods for Episode 45; she plays in Fresh, ME REX & Cheerbleederz, three amazing bands that I consider super important to the current UK DIY Punk scene. Fresh have just recently released an absolute RAGER of a track called 'Girl Clout' so make sure you check that out!!!...
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Jason Lytle ( Grandaddy ) - Being Multifaceted!
Absolute honour chatting to Jason Lytle; singer and songwriter for the band Grandaddy, as well as solo musician and absolute legend, on this episode of the podcast. It's hard to describe how much it meant to me to chat with Jason, I'm incredibly thankful. 'Sophtware Slump' is an album that really...
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Miguel Chen ( Teenage Bottlerocket ) - Yoga & Making Punk Rock Sustainable!
I chat to punk rocker, author, public speaker, yoga teacher, family man and absolute legend; Miguel Chen! Miguel is bassist for Teenage Bottle Rocket, author of the wonderful books "I Wanna Be Well" & "The Death Of You"; as well as owner of a Yoga Studio & Yoga For Punks. All of those are…
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Lewis Reynolds ( Park Rager / Meet Me In St. Louis ) - Point Your Annoyance At The People In Charge!
BONUS EPISODE!! I chat to my good friend Lewis Reynolds who played bass for Meet Me In St. Louis. They've also played in bands Colour, EXES (formerly Tropics), Bookhouse, Real Adventures and their latest, absolute banger of a project; Park Rager (I hope I didn't miss any). Support the show...
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Jimmy Stadt ( Shy Tooth / Polar Bear Club ) - Finding Balance!
On this episode I chat to Jimmy Stadt from Polar Bear Club & now a new band called Shy Tooth. This conversation means a whole lot to me, PBC were a band that inspired and captivated me like few others and I was incredibly gutted when they chose to call it a day. If you'd have told me 10 years ago...
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Joe Booley ( Beth Shalom Records ) - Growing An Indie Record Label!
Decided to drop a bonus episode! Don't get used to it, or maybe do, who knows? I have a rad chat with Joe Booley from Beth Shalom Records. They've been a big part of the UK DIY music scene for the last few years, releasing albums from the likes of itouldyouiwouldeatyou, LASTELLE, PETSEMATARY,...
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Dan Palmer ( Zebrahead / Death By Stereo ) - "Being In A Band Isn't Hard Work!"
On this episode I chat to Dan Palmer, lead guitarist for Zebrahead, Death By Stereo, Fear No Empire, a bunch of cover bands aaaaannnd he's also a sessions musician. Basically Dan loves to play music and this episode is all about his attitude and passion towards what he does. Support the show...
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Shane Brady - Acting & Magic (The Endless, Synchronic, Doctor Sleep, Spring)
Loved having this conversation with Shane Brady; actor, magician and complete legend, who's been in a bunch of my favourite films including The Endless, Spring, Doctor Sleep & Synchronic. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) I initially stumbled across Shane's name repeatedly through...
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Luke Henery (Violent Soho) - Doing stuff for the love of it!
This week I chat to Luke Henery, absolute legend, incredible photographer and bassist for the Brisbane based Alt Rock/Punk band Violent Soho. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo) I stumbled across Violent Soho years ago whilst trying to find the UK Punk band 'WACO' on Spotify and...
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Ben Hopkinson (Hop King) - The Worlds First Beer & Skateboarding Brand!
This week on the podcast I chat to Ben Hopkinson, Co-Founder of Hop King, the worlds first beer & skateboarding brand! Not only do they make beer that's simple and easy drinking, they also make merch & release great content, as well as have a UK skate team and an indoor skatepark/bar in London...
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Paul Jones (Cloudwater Brew Co) : A Love For Beer & People!
This weeks conversation is with the wonderful Paul Jones, Owner and Managing Director of Cloudwater Brew Co. I can't even begin to tell you how much of their beer I have drank and how much of a fan I am, both of the brand and of Paul as a person. Cloudwater are Manchester based craft beer brewery...
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Kevin Douch (Big Scary Monsters) : Life of a Record Label!
This weeks conversation is with Kevin Douch, Owner of UK Record Label 'Big Scary Monsters' who have provided me with so many records over the past few years it's hard to know where to start. They have been a bench mark for the UK music scene for the past 20 years and consistently collaborate with...
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JYellowL : Representing The Irish Rap Scene!
This weeks conversation is with Irish rapper and absolute legend JYellowL! He's been smashing it with his hard work and positive attitude, featuring on the Fifa 20 soundtrack and recently being nominated for Irish Album Of The Year in the Choice Music Prize. His 2020 release conveniently called...
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Dan Le Sac : Leaving a stable career to play a £50 show!
Soooo, yeah, it's been a while. Life got a bit hectic there, but I'm back and I have an episode that I guarantee will make it up to you. Just before I lost all sense of time and was consumed with working for others/paying off bills, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Dan Le Sac.…
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Angela Laws ( TrustedHousesitters ) : Is Pet Sitting For You?
Wonderful start to Season 4 sharing this great conversation I had with Angel Laws; Award Winning Community Manager for TrustedHousesitters. For the past year, my partner and I have been travelling the UK; virtually rent free, whilst looking after the most adorable pets. We do this using...
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Nigel House : A History of Rough Trade, The Birth of Slam City Skates & London in the 80s!
We've hit Episode 30 and to celebrate I had the massive privilege of chatting to Nigel House, Co-Owner of Rough Trade! Rough Trade is a legendary group of independent record shops with headquarters in London. At various times there were also shops in San Francisco, Tokyo and Paris. In 2007 Rough...
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Hope Virgo: Facing up to an Eating Disorder, Mental Health and Dump The Scales!
It was an absolute privilege to chat with Author, Public Speaker & Multi Award Winning Campaigner; Hope Virgo, for Episode 29 of the podcast! Hope suffered with anorexia for over 4 years, before being admitted to a Mental Health Hospital in 2007. She lived in the hospital for a year, fighting one...
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Alex Mills : How to relocate to another country & start a new career?
So great catching up with my great friend Alex Mills for Episode 28. Account Director, as well as a Content & Social Media Marketing Specialist. Alex is currently Account Director at WE Communications over in Australia; however, when I met him he was in London and worked for Microsoft on the…
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Pete Wright : Yoga, Meditation, Ducking Punches & Punk Rock!
Absolutely stoked to chat with Pete Wright for Episode 27. Drummer for the amazing Ducking Punches, I Said Goodbye & Summer Now; as well as playing in a function band, being a drum teacher and a family fan. We talk about the importance of future proofing playing in a band, looking after yourself…
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Dr. Jonathan Downie: What Skills does an Interpreter need & should Donald Trump's Interpreter have been invisible?
Not sure if you've heard, but apparently Donald Trump's Italian interpreter was pulling funny faces at everything he said. In all honesty, I wouldn't be surprised. However according to Dr. Jonathan Downie; my guest for episode 26, those are just the kind of faces you can expect an interpreter to...
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Niki McGlynn: What is Neurodevelopment Therapy and how could it help you?
I learnt so much from my chat with Niki McGlynn for Episode 25! Niki is a Complementary Therapist and founder of Organised Mind. Organised Mind provides Neurodevelopment Therapy & Skills for Learning with a focus on Rhythmic Movement and Functional Reflex Therapy. We obviously talk about what all...
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Jayne Robinson: Travel on a Budget, Pet Sitting in the UK Rent Free & Remote Working!
Had a great chat with my partner Jayne Robinson for Episode 24! Founder of Kitsch.Inc, CMK & Food Scouts, Jayne is an experienced Digital Strategist, Content Director & Writer as well as producer for this podcast (amongst lots of other things!). Jayne has worked in London for top agencies…
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Clara Herbaut: How is the CBD & Cannabis Industry developing in Europe?
I caught up with the wonderful Clara Herbaut in Barcelona for episode 23! Clara is a Cannabis & CBD Marketing and Communication Expert who works relentlessly within the industry to promote change and education on the subject. Co-Founder of Herb & Co a Cannabis & CBD Consulting Agency, Head…
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Dirk Singer: Vanity Metrics & the Value of Content Creators vs Influencers!
Wonderful chat with Dirk Singer for episode 22! Dirk is a senior marketing, content and digital director with 25 years experience and a specific focus on aviation. Currently working as Creative Director at SimpliFlying; a consulting firm that specialises in aviation marketing and innovation.…
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Rosie Yakob: Working with Jay-Z & Steve Stoute, the concept behind Genius/Steals & Digital Nomad tips!
Absolutely loved having Rosie Yakob as my wonderful guest for episode 21! Rosie is Co-Founder of the nomadic creative consultancy Genius Steals, along with her husband and partner Faris; whom I had on the show earlier on in the year. Genius/Steals have helped build strategies and consult iconic...
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Carlos Lastra: What does it take to become a Pro Skateboarder?
For Episode 20 I had a chat with Pro Skateboarder and absolute legend Carlos Lastra! Having recently left Braille Skateboarding it felt like the perfect chance to catch up with Carlos and find out a bit more about him! We chat about his move from Arizona to California at the age of 16, we chat...
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Dr. Steffanie Strathdee: The Perfect Predator - How do you fight a superbug?
Absolute honour to have Dr. Steffanie Strathdee as my guest for episode 19. Dr. Strathdee is an infectious disease epidemiologist, Associate Dean of Global Health Sciences, Harold Simon Professor at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Co-Director at the Center for...
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Benita Matofska: What is Sharing Economy & what benefits could it have on society?
Incredibly happy to have Benita Matofska as my guest for Episode 18. Benita is a world-leading speaker and change-maker, as well as a global Sharing Economy expert and author of the wonderful book 'Generation Share'; the world's first collection of inspiring stories from change-makers building…
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Gabe Cruz (Braille Skateboarding): How much work goes into running a successful Youtube Channel?
On Episode 17 I chat to the wonderful Gabe Cruz from Braille Skateboarding! Gabe is a skateboarder and filmmaker. He is also Video Production Supervisor for the Braille Skateboarding YouTube Channel and he runs the Braille Army Channel! If you've never watched any of the Braille Skateboarding...
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Faris Yakob : What is the reality of Digital Nomad life and what are the benefits for employers?
It was an absolute privilege chatting to Faris Yakob for episode 16! Faris is Co-Founder of the nomadic creative consultancy Genius Steals, along with his wife and partner Rosie. Genius/Steals have helped build strategies and consult iconic brands such as Gibson, Coca-Cola, Google, The Guardian…
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Richard Heaven: What exactly is the Merchant Navy and what is life like at sea?
On Episode 15 I chat to my good friend Richard Heaven about his time out at sea with the Merchant Navy! I knew extremely little about the Merchant Navy before going into this conversation and had a hell of a lot of preconceptions about it too. Richard is someone I have know for a long time within...
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Dr. Rick Lines: Is international drug control in violation of human rights laws?
I feel absolutely privileged to have Dr. Rick Lines as my guest for Episode 14. Dr. Rick Lines is an Associate Professor of Criminology and Human Rights at the University of Swansea. A key figure in the emerging field of human rights and drug policy and expert on subjects including international...
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Ricky Bates: What is the future of live music and what can we do to help?
Incredibly happy to have Promoter & Booking Agent; Ricky Bates, as my guest for Episode 13. Ricky has been absolutely pivotal to keeping the historical venue of 'The Joiners Arms', as well as the music scene, alive in Southampton, UK for over 8 years. Having also worked on 'Bestival', 'Groezrock...
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Alexander Travelbum : How does long term travel on a budget help personal growth?
Incredibly happy to have Travel YouTuber; Alexander Travelbum, as my guest for Episode 12. This conversation means a whole lot to me, Alex and his Youtube channel played a huge role in motivating myself and my partner to pack up our flat in Barcelona, put everything in storage and head out to…
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Dr. Matt Lodder : Have tattoos and cultural perception of them changed through history?
I feel absolutely honoured to have Dr. Matt Lodder as my guest for Episode 11. I had been looking forward to this conversation for a while and I am incredibly excited for everyone to hear it. Dr. Matt Lodder is a Senior Lecturer in Art History and Theory, and Director of American Studies at the...
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Giles Bidder: Dangers Of Love, Side Hustles & Self Respect
We made it to episode ten of 'Promote The Hell Out Of It' and this week I chat to Giles Bidder! Musician, writer, radio host, podcast host and absolute dude. I met and subsequently became a massive fan of Giles from his days in Great Cynics, but he's just released a beautiful new record with his...
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Luke Hodson ( Awesome Merch ) : Online Marketing, Crowdfunding & Expansion!
On episode nine of 'Promote The Hell Out Of It' I chat to Luke Hodson, founder & creator of Awesome Merch, a company I have used frequently and admire massively. In 2017 they grew to £5.5 million in revenue and produced their 65 millionth product, they've recently expanded to the states; helped…
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Eleanor Snare: Sustainable Business, Value of Creativity & Mental Health in the workplace!
On episode eight I chat to Eleanor Snare, business coach, artist, mentor, writer, overall wonderful human being and the list goes on. Eleanor's view on creativity, business and sustainability are refreshing, encouraging and incredibly important for our own personal development; as well as that of...
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Emma Jackson: Future Thinking, Ethical Business, Personal Development & Self Analysis!
I talk to interesting people about concepts I think are important for our own development or that of society as a whole, you can expect musicians, artists, writers, activists, small business owners and everyone in between. We talk about people, concepts, businesses and things worth promoting, as...
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Jonathan MacDonald: Powered by Change, Taking Accountability, Overcoming Failure!
I talk to interesting people about concepts I think are important for our own development or that of society as a whole, you can expect musicians, artists, writers, activists, small business owners and everyone in between. We talk about people, concepts, businesses and things worth promoting, as...
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Koh Yung Shen: Entrepreneurship in Malaysia, Finding a Niche, Making Cocktails!
I talk to interesting people about the interesting things they get up to and, yes, I purposefully keep that vague, but you can expect musicians, artists, writers, activists, small business owners and everyone in between. We talk about people and things worth promoting, as well as about how to...
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Jak Hutchcraft (WACO): Religion, Punk in South East Asia, Skateboarding in Uganda & Conspiracy Theories!
On this episode of Promote The Hell Out Of It! I chat to my friend Jak Hutchcraft about all the good stuff; including his band WACO, the poetry night he helps run called VERSES, religion & spirituality, conspiracy theories and a load of topics he's written articles about for the likes of VICE,...
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Kelly Kemp: Co-op's, Kurdistan Solidarity, The Hippaes & Intermittent fasting!
On the third episode of Promote The Hell Out Of It I chat to the incredible Kelly Kemp about co-operatives, Kurdistan Solidarity, eating healthy on tour, intermittent fasting, The Hippaes and a whole load more. You can follow Kelly Kemp on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kellyiam You can check out…
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Sara Lucas (aka Hello The Mushroom): Street art, Collaboration and Not getting caught!
On the second episode of Promote The Hell Out Of It I chat to the incredible street artist Sara Lucas (aka Hello The Mushroom) about all the incredible collaborations she's done recently, including being involved in Cash Is King, collaborating on a mural with DRT London and getting her art up on...
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Seán McGowan: Advice from Billy Bragg, Touring with The Levellers, Selling out shows!
On the first episode of Promote The Hell Out Of It I chat to Seán McGowan about the incredible year he had in 2018, getting to talk about Brexit with Billy Bragg, sharing a tour bus with The Levellers, taking a band on tour with him and paying them properly, selling out home town shows and...
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When skateboarding and listening to punk rock, turns into running a business and being productive! Conversations with people worth promoting; about concepts, creators and causes worth knowing about. A podcast by Misael Trujillo.
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