314 Punk

This episode is with Drew Maxey of Time and Pressure. We talk about their memorial show for Blake Fowler at Off Broadway with Chemical Fix, Prevention, Direct Measure and Squint. It will take place January 28th at Off Broadway. Make sure to be there!! If you like this episode, please give us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, share it on social media, or simply tell a friend.  Thanks for supporting 314 Punk!!

We sat down with Jared from Modern Angst, Chris and Luca from The Chandelier Swing, and Danny from Number One Sons to talk about Punks Giving!! Check out all these bands on 11/23 at Off Broadway for the first annual Punks Giving. Get your tickets now at offbroadwaystl.com If you like this podcast, give us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, share it on Instagram, or simply tell a friend. Thanks for supporting 314 Punk!!

*SPOILER ALERT* If you haven't seen Halloween Ends, this contains spoilers.  Welcome back Don Bastard and Jordan Hageman to the show! We talk about their upcoming show "South Grand After Dark," on 10/29 at Ritz Park on South Grand, horror movies, horror video games, and much more. It's truly a fun episode. Make sure to give @bastard_squad and @thecultsounds a follow! If you like this episode, give us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcats, share it on Instagram or tell a friend.  Thanks for supporting 314 Punk!

We sat down with Melissa and Bruce from Sisser to talk about how they got into music, the inception of Sisser, the writing and recording of their new album, "Days and Nights," and much more. Make sure to give them a follow @sisserband and hit up their album release show at Sinkhole on 10/22/22. If you like this episode, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, share it on your socials, or simply tell a friend. Thanks for supporting 314 Punk!

We sat down with Beau and Ryan of Beau Diamond to talk about how they got their start and what they're up to. The conversation took a turn, and we ended up talking quite a bit about promoting, marketing, and booking. It was a great conversation. Make sure to check them out when you have a chance. Follow them on socials @beaudiamond.  Make sure to check out our shows on our Instagram @314Punk. Punks Giving is taking place on 11/23 at Off Broadway. It will be a benefit for Operation Food Search. Make sure to get your tickets at offbroadwaystl.com and pre-order a t-shirt at 314punk.bigcartel.com.  If you like this podcast, give us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, share it on Instagram, or simply tell a friend. Thanks for supporting 314 Punk!!

I had the chance to sit down with Matt and Derek from Dialogue to talk about our top 5 most meaningful albums of all time. A great episode! Look for Dialogue's new albume "Borrowed Joy" out 9/30. You can pre-order it now at futurevampireclub.limitedrun.com. You can also spin their latest single "Lavender Mouth" wherever you listen to music.  "Punks Giving" has been anounced for 11/23 at Off Broadway with Wes Hoffman and Friends, Modern Angst, The Chandelier Swing, and Number One Sons!! This will be a benefit for Operation Food Search. Tickets are available now at offbroadwaystl.com. We'll be doing a special "Punks Giving" t-shirt pre-order soon so be on the lookout for that! If you like this episode, please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, share it on Instagram, or simply tell a friend. Thanks for supporting 314 Punk!

I sat down with Jason and Mike from A Living Hell. We talk about their band's origins, their upcoming shows, recent releases and more. Make sure to follow them on Instagram to check out their show calendar - @alivinghellstl.  If you like this episode, give us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, share it on social media, or simply tell a friend. Thanks for supporting 314 Punk!!

We had the chance to sit down with Chris and Brandon from Interpersonal. We talked about their origins, their "aha-punk-rock-moments," and much more. Make sure to give them a follow on social media @interpersonalmusic. See them LIVE at The Sinkhole on August 7th at 7:30 with The Produce Isle and Distant Eyes.  If you like this episode, please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, share it on Instagram, or tell a friend.  Thanks for supporting 314 Punk!!

Legendary Lee Ving joins Don Bastard and Wes to talk about FEAR's early beginnings, career highlights, and much more. Come see FEAR, Bastard Squad, and Wes Hoffman and Friends on July 23rd at Red Flag. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. 

We took some time to go through and list out a bunch of shows for July 2022. Make sure to hit up some of these shows and support the scene!! If you'd like a 314 Punk dad hat, they're still available for preorder on our website: 314punk.bigcartel.com. If you preordered one, they're in production now and should be shipping soon as well as the t-shirts. Anything left over, we'll have at 314 Punk shows. If you like this podcast, please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, share it on Instagram, or tell a friend. Thanks for your support!

Jonathan and Chris from Family Medicine come to the studio to hang out and talk about what's happening. We also play a new song and talk about some of their upcoming shows and weekender. See them July 7th at Sinkhole or July 23rd at Ready Room! If you like this podcast, please give us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, share it on Instagram, or simply tell a friend. Thanks for your support!

We had the opportunity to podcast live from South Broadway Athletic Club for Punk Rock Pig Roast! We got to talk to Scott Barboza who was representing Bypolar Records, Altered State Comics, PFR, The Haddonfields, and The Stars Go Out.  This was a great event that went all day for all ages. Make sure to come out next year! 

We recorded live from our tent at Punk Rock Flea Market at 4 Hands Brewing Co on June 5th! On this episode, we talked with Joe Friedman from STL Entertainment, Heob and Ronnie from Grave Neighbors, Inner City Witches, Jared from Modern Angst, and Chris and Luca from The Chandelier Swing.  This was an awesome event, we were very excited to be a sponsor for it. Thanks to all who came out and visited our tent.  314 Punk t-shirts are available for sale on our website now! Check our instagram @314punk for more info.  The next 314 Punk show will be July 26th at The Sinkhole with Tom Thanks, Drying Out (Louisville), Itiswhatitis (Dallas), and Inner City Witches. Show starts at 7 and it's $10. See you there! If you like this podcast, please give us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or simply tell a friend. 

I had the opportunity to sit down with Don Bastard and Heather Gonzalez of GlamGoria to talk about St. Louis Punk Rock Flea Market. We talked about the conception of the event, the origins of GlamGoria, and the mission behind the event as well. It's sure to be a great time. Make sure to head out to 4 Hands Brewing Company on June 5th to check out the event!  314 Punk will be there - podcasting live, selling merch, and spreading good vibes. Make sure to check out all the bands and vendors.  If you like this episode, give us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, share it on your Instagram story, or simply tell a friend. Thanks for supporting 314 Punk!

Weedtüth joins the podcast to share how they got started, their "aha punk rock moments," and answer a few questions from Instagram! Give them a follow on socials and check out their music on streaming platfroms. @weedtuth Catch Weedtüth live on May 26th with You Vandal, Uncanny Valley, and Staely Avenue, the first 314 Punk show! If you like this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, share it on Instagram, or tell a friend. Thanks for your support!

We took some time to talk about some upcoming shows and some shows we've been to! Hope to see you around soon! If you like this podcast, please give us a raiting on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, share it on Instagram, or simply tell a friend. Thanks for supporting 314 Punk!

Awesome dude, Stephen Turner, pulled together an acoustic show in his garage this past weekend, so we decided to cover it and podcast live. We talk to each performer - Josh Penn, Eric Moeller, Lew Naeger, Dan Johanning, and Dan Kelley and Joe Maestas. Yours truly, Wes Hoffman, plays a song as well, and we chatted with Stephen himself too. It was a great day of friendship and music. Stephen shares a bit more about an idea for keeping these types of shows going too! If you like this episode, please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, share it on Instagram, or simply tell a friend. Thanks for supporting 314 Punk!

Had the awesome opportunity to sit down with Chris and Luca of The Chandelier Swing. We talked about how they got into punk, how this band started, a couple of the other bands they're a part of, and much more. Give them a follow on Instagram @swingthechandelier and see them live at Off Broadway with Wes Hoffman and Friends and Dialogue on March 5th at 8pm! If you like this episode, please give us a rating on Apple Podcast or Spotify, share it on Instagram, or simply tell a friend. Thanks for supporting 314 Punk!

A special guest hosts this episode of the podcast, as the tables are turned, and I (Wes Hoffman) get to play guest on thed pod! We talk about my journey in punk rock, the motivation behind starting 314 Punk, our new EP "Rewrite The Story," and much more.  Come out to the Wes Hoffman and Friends' EP release show at Off Broadway on March 5th with Dialogue and The Chandelier Swing. You can pick up a copy of the EP on cassette at the show as well as listen to it online.  Special thanks to The Record Label, The Record Space, and Wrecking Crew Records.  If you like this episode, give us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, share it on Instagram, or simply tell a friend. Thanks for supporting 314 Punk!

Had a nice (virtual) chat with The Produce Isle! We talked about their aha-punk-rock-moments, how they got into music, how their band started, and much more. We play their new single "Native" as well. Give them a follow on Instagram @theproduceislestl and catch them at Red Flag on 2/19 and at The Old Rock House on 3/19 with Fivefold! If you like this podcast, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, share it on Instagram, or simply tell a friend. Thanks for supporting 314 Punk!! Don't forget to get tickets to Wes Hoffman and Friend's EP Release show with Dialogue and The Chandelier Swing on March 5th at Off Broadway!!

We took some time to talk about promoting your music, some recent releases we liked, and some of the our favorite albums, EPs, and singles from 2021.  If you like this podcast, make sure to give us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, share it on Instagram, or tell a friend.  If you ordered a 314 Punk t-shirt, they will all be shipped out within the next couple of days!! Thanks for supporting 314 Punk

Had a great chat with my friend Danny Thacker of Number One Sons. We talked about his "aha punk rock moment," his upcoming single, how he got into music, and much more. Look for his new song "I'd Be So Much Cooler If I Was A Dick," out on January 28th.  If you like this epsidoe, please give us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, share it on Instagram, or simply tell a friend.  If you ordered a 314 Punk t-shirt - they are at the printer now! Thanks for your support! 

I had the opportunity to sit down with Clayton and Ryan of Tom Thanks to talk about their upcoming album, "Sonder." The album will be out on January 28th, make sure to give it a listen!! Give them a follow @tomthanksband on Instagram.  If you like this episode, please give us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, share it on Instagram, or simply tell a friend.  Thanks for supporting 314 Punk!

Had a great conversation with Jordan and Ben from The Cult Sounds. We covered some of their favorite bands, how they started, what they're up to, and of course their "aha-punk-rock-moment." Follow them on Instagram @thecultsoundsofficial!! 314 Punk t-shirts are still up for sale at 314punk.bigcartel.com until 1/14/22! If you like this episode, please share it with a friend, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts, or share it on Instagram and tag us!! Thanks so much for your support!

Jared stops by to share his story of how Modern Angst got started, getting back into the scene after taking long break, and we play their song "The Pieces" and talk a bit about their upcoming EP. You can catch Jared playing this Wednesday, December 15th at The Record Space and Modern Angst at their EP release show at Red Flag on 1/8 with Koffin Kats and NoPoint. Follow @modern.angst.band on Instagram. If you like this episode, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts, share it on Instagram and tag us, or simply tell a friend. 

Christian Knobloch of Banks and Cathedrals visits the show! We talk about his aha-punk rock-moment, how he got into music, his St. Louis vegan food blog, Bruce Springsteen, and so much more. Catch Banks and Cathedrals on December 10th at Heavy Anchor with Dialogue and Wes Hoffman and Friends.  You can also follow Christian @banksandcathedrals and @stlveganpunk.  Here's a few more shows that are happening this week/weekend.  Dec 7 - Red Flag - The Queers, Fight Back Mountain, Candylion and Grip Slime December 11th - Red Flag - Welcome Home, Goaltender, Fluorescent, and Intervention December 11th - Heavy Anchor - The Winks, Stink Bomb, Sewer Urchin Also look for the new single from Modern Angst dropping tomorrow December 8th!  Thanks so much for supporting 314 Punk. If you ordered a shirt, they are shipping out this week!

Had a great conversation with Grave Neighbors. They recently released a new album called "You Were Never Here," recorded by Gabe Usery at Encapsulated Studios. We talk about how some of them got into punk, some of their favorite shows they saw growing up, how their band started, and listen to one of their songs "Long Road Home." Make sure to give their album a listen - it's great!!  Preorders for the first 314 Punk t-shirt are open through 11/19. Fifty percent of the profits go to Punk Rock Saves Lives - a non-profit organization that helps promote health and wellness in the punk community. Visit 314punk.bigcartel.com to order yours today.  If you like this episode, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts, share it on Instagram and tag us, or simpy tell a friend. Thanks for supporting 314 Punk!!

Had a super fun time talking with Jack and Jake from Direct Measure, one of St. Louis's hardest working hardcore bands. We talk about how they got into hardcore, previous bands they've been in, favorite STL bands (now and then), and much more.  If you like this episode, please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts, share it and tag us on Instagram, or simply tell a friend.  Follow Direct Measure on Instagram @directmeasurehc

Had a great chat with music scene vet, Dan Johanning. Dan has been a part of The Disappeared for over 15 years. We touch on the history of that band as well as his work with The Wildernessa, and his new solo project. We also talk about some spirituality, presence, philosophy, etc, and touch on favorite STL venues and bands (past and present).  Follow Dan and his projects:Dan's personal IG: @coooooollThe Disappeared: @thedisappearedmusicThe Wilderness: @thewilderness_stlCrisp Rip: @crisp_rip If you like this episode, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts, share on Instagram and tag us (we'll reshare), or simply tell a friend. 

Drew and David of Time and Pressure sit down to talk about their punk rock roots, different bands they were a part of in the St. Louis punk scene, how Time and Pressure started, the making of their album, and a little bit about why they're breaking up. We take a couple questions from Instagram, and Drew gives his top 5 comic books too.  See Time and Pressure's last show in St. Louis on October 21st at The Sinkhole with Chemical Fix, Fixation, Discourage, and Life Sucks.  If you like this episode, give us a rating on Apple Podcasts, share it on your Instagram stories, and tag us, or simply tell a friend.  If you want to follow the band and these guys on on Instagram, here are their handles... Time and Pressure: @timeandpressurehcDrew: @drewxdeficitDavid: @davidblane