Bardown Breakdown
Welcome to Bardown Breakdown, the podcast where hockey and alternative music collide! Join Mikey, Tom, and Justin as they break down everything from the latest NHL action to the powerful crossover between alternative music and the hockey world. With a deep love for both sports and the sounds that fuel them, the trio brings you the best in game analysis, player stories, and the tracks that keep the energy high in the rink. Bardown Breakdown is your go-to spot for all things hockey and music. Tune in, turn it up, and break it down with Mikey, Tom, and Justin!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 79 minutes
- Episodes
- 236
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Ep. 262 - FRND CRCL (Aaron Smith)
In this engaging conversation, Mikey, Justin, and Aaron Smith from FRND CRCL discuss the band's upcoming album 'Jrsy Frsh', the return of their original bassist Adam, and the dynamics of their music.…
Ep. 37 - Stray From The Path (Tom Williams)
Tom joins the boys to discuss his beloved NY Rangers, what Stray From The Path song he would pick to be their goal song, and everything else Stray From The Path!
Ep. 51 - Anberlin (Nate Young)
Nate joins the boys to chat about what it was like working with Aaron Sprinkle, going out on tour with Fall Out Boy in June 2004 right before they blew up, and what led the Tampa Bay Lighting to have…
Ep. 65 - Sum 41 (Cone McCaslin)
Cone joins the boys to chat about "Tommyland," how Sum 41 got on NHL 02 and the American Pie 2 soundtrack, and how a signed stick from "The Great One" got him hooked on hockey.
Ep. 107 - EA Sports (Steve Schnur & Cybele Pettus)
Steve and Cybele from EA Sports join the boys to chat about their involvement in creating all of the NHL soundtracks since 2002, growing up a hockey fan in the Northeast, and all things alternative m…
Ep. 100 - State Champs (Derek DiScanio)
Derek joins the boys to celebrate 100 Episodes, chat Dallas Stars, and talks all things State Champs.
Ep. 261 - Never Home (Nick Klock)
In this episode, the boys speak with Nick Klock from the band Never Home about their return to music after a five-year hiatus. They discuss the challenges faced during the pandemic, the evolution of …
Ep. 260 - Keep Flying (John James Ryan)
In this episode, Tommy V and the crew sit down with John James Ryan from Keep Flying to discuss their upcoming album 'Time and Tide.' They delve into the creative process behind the album, the evolut…
Ep. 259 - Seneca Burns (Atticus Lane)
In this episode of Bardown Breakdown, they boys welcome Atticus Lane from Seneca Burns. They discuss Atticus's background, his musical influences, particularly the impact of Blink-182, and the import…
Ep. 258 - A New Era Begins
The OG crew returns after a hiatus since Episode 257 in May.
- No longer part of the Hockey Podcast Network
- Shifting focus more towards music content while maintaining hockey discussions
- Moving to a DIY f…
Ep. 257 - Ryan Piers from Alt Press/New Noise Magazine and James Gonzalez from Sony Music | Bardown BreakFest III Orlando Showcase
Ryan Piers from Alt Press/New Noise Magazine and James Gonzales from Sony Music join us to showcase all the amazing music you will hear at Bardown BreakFest III at Will's Pub on 6/22/24! Featuring mu…
Ep. 256 - Ryan Brown from Moosecreek Park
Ryan Brown from Moosecreek Park is back to chat about the New York Rangers making the ECF and how he feels about facing the Florida Panthers, shares some game day rituals, and fills us in on their ne…
Ep. 255 - Steven Parsons from Like Father
Steven Parsons from Like Father joins us to chat about the Florida Panthers current playoff run, shares who he would like to face in the 2nd round, and chats about some of the new material to expect …
Ep. 254 - Cowabunga!
Ian and Joe from Cowabunga! join us to chat about their reunion show in July at Jammin Java, what it was like planning a tour with the help of Myspace, and how they are feeling about their Bolts and …
Ep. 253 - Mike Forbes from Outatime!
We chat with Mike Forbes from Outatime! about his expectations for the Washington Capitals in the NHL Playoffs, talk about the inspiration for their new song "Red" and what it was like working with V…
Ep. 252 - Tony Brendel from The Den and All My Circuits
This is a special episode because we get to talk with Tony Brendel, the owner of The Den, which is one of our favorite DIY venues in North Carolina. We chat about why he started hosting shows at his …
Ep. 251 - Darren Young from Brigades
Darren Young from Brigades joins us to chat about the resurgence of the band after the 10 year anniversary shows for Crocodile Tears, shares some tour stories from their days on Pure Noise Records, f…
Ep. 250 - Tony Lovato from Mest
Tony Lovato from Mest joins us to chat about their upcoming single "When We Were Young" featuring Jaret Reddick, winning The Squirt King, and dedicating songs to Ms. Rachel ++ way more!
Power chords a…
Ep. 249 - Capstan
Boz and Anthony from Capstan join us to chat about The Capstan House, their new album "The Mosaic" which will be out on Fearless Records on 5/24, and the resurgence of the Detroit Red Wings ++ way mo…
Ep. 248 - Porch Coffin
Kyle and Evan from Porch Coffin join us to chat about their new music video for " Rosen Hotel", the craziness that went down at their Jacksonville show with Joyce Manor, releasing music on cassette, …