100 Words Or Less: The Podcast
Host Ray Harkins dives deep with creators of independent culture from musicians, artists and other interesting people to find out what inspires them, how they came to be and many other unexpected places.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 70 minutes
- Episodes
- 728
- Years Active
- 2010 - 2025
Garrett Klahn from Texas Is The Reason
We sat down with Garrett Klahn from Texas Is the Reason for a conversation that goes way beyond the band. We talked about growing up in the Buffalo hardcore scene, hanging out at Home of the Hits and…
01:11:56 |
Wed 10 Sep 2025
Drew Ringo from Sleepytime Trio
On this episode, I sit down with Drew Ringo from Sleepytime Trio to dig into the stories and experiences that shaped his life in music. We talk about what it was like to grow up around Washington, D.…
01:10:42 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
Scott Winegard from Texas Is The Reason
In this episode we sit down with Scott Winegard, bassist of the seminal post-hardcore band Texas Is The Reason. Emerging from New York City’s 90s underground, the band carved out a legacy with their …
01:11:45 |
Wed 27 Aug 2025
Geert Van Der Velde from Shai Hulud
In this episode, we sit down with Geert Van Der Velde, best known for his time fronting the influential hardcore band Shai Hulud. Geert shares insights from his journey in the world of heavy music, r…
01:04:17 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
Ryan Kirby from Fit For A King
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Kirby, frontman of Texas-based metalcore heavyweights, Fit For A King. Since their formation in 2007, the band has carved out a place at the forefront of modern…
01:12:02 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Tim Williams from Vision of Disorder
In this episode, we sit down with Tim Williams, frontman of the groundbreaking Long Island band Vision of Disorder. We dig into the band's rise from local legends to Ozzfest veterans, the intensity o…
01:06:08 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
Taylor McLam from Orange 9mm & Fountainhead
In this episode, we sit down with Taylor McLam—guitarist of the influential post-hardcore band Orange 9mm and creative force behind Fountainhead—to trace a career that bridges underground grit and ma…
01:05:22 |
Wed 30 Jul 2025
Aaron Dalbec from Bane, Be Well and Only Crime
In this episode, we’re joined by Aaron Dalbec of Bane for a thoughtful conversation about growing up in the suburbs, staying true to yourself, and finding purpose beyond the band that defined so much…
01:03:29 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Mark Rose from Spitalfield
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Rose, frontman of beloved Chicago rock band Spitalfield, for a deep dive into the legacy of the band, the evolution of the scene, and his continued passion for …
01:08:08 |
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Ken Susi, Fishman Music, ex-Unearth
In this episode, we sit down with Ken Susi—guitarist for metalcore pioneers Unearth and a key force behind the scenes at Fishman Music—for a conversation that pulls no punches. Ken talks about what i…
01:08:39 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
Jimmy Stadt from Polar Bear Club
In this episode, we’re joined by Jimmy Stadt, frontman of the beloved post-hardcore band Polar Bear Club, for a conversation that traces the band’s journey from the heart of Rochester, NY to stages a…
01:12:15 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
Troy Lusk from Tour Peachy
In this episode, we’re joined by Troy Lusk, the founder and booking agent behind Tour Peachy, a boutique agency that’s redefining what it means to stay independent in the live music world. Troy walks…
01:09:27 |
Wed 25 Jun 2025
Jensen Ward from Iron Lung, Innumerable Forms, Gehenna and much more
In this episode, we talk with Jensen Ward, guitarist/vocalist of the legendary powerviolence duo Iron Lung, about the band’s uncompromising path through the underground music world. Since forming in …
01:18:52 |
Wed 18 Jun 2025
Aaron Marsh from Copeland
In this episode, we’re joined by Aaron Marsh from the beloved indie/emo band Copeland for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation. Aaron reflects on the band’s evolution, from their early days cra…
01:13:57 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Maik Weichert from Heaven Shall Burn
In this episode, we sit down with Maik Weichert, guitarist and founding member of the legendary German metal band Heaven Shall Burn, for a powerful conversation about longevity in extreme music, the …
01:12:38 |
Wed 04 Jun 2025
Dan Campbell from The Wonder Years
In this episode, Dan Campbell from The Wonder Years joins for a thoughtful, laid-back conversation about the band’s evolution over the years. He reflects on the idea of “passing the torch” — supporti…
01:08:09 |
Wed 28 May 2025
Luke Bentham from The Dirty Nil
In this episode, we’re joined by Luke Bentham, the magnetic frontman of The Dirty Nil, for a conversation that captures the raw spirit and driving force behind one of Canada’s most electrifying rock …
01:10:44 |
Sun 25 May 2025
Nick Brooks from It Dies Today & Frozen Ground
Today, I’m joined by Nick Brooks, the vocalist of It Dies Today and Frozen Ground.
The band played a major role in shaping the early 2000s metalcore scene, with albums like The Caitiff Choir becomi…
01:07:00 |
Thu 15 May 2025
Rocky Votolato from Suzzallo and Waxwing
For over two decades, Rocky Votolato has been a defining voice in the indie-folk and emo scenes, known for his raw lyricism, haunting melodies, and a body of work that’s both deeply personal and univ…
01:00:06 |
Thu 08 May 2025
Ryan Hughes from Bleed
Is 90's alt rock mixed with nu-metal your thing? It should be and if you are looking for that fix, that's where Bleed comes in. I fell in love with these guys about a year or so ago when the algorith…
01:16:24 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
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