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100 Words Or Less: The Podcast

Ray Harkins
Hardcore Music
KEN Mode
Punk Music
Canadian Music Industry
Shotmaker
Independent Music
Grant System
Mil-Spec
Ontario
Noise Rock
Heavy Music
Sunday Drive Records
Spark Of Life
Punk Rock
Marathon
Winnipeg
Emo Music
Combatwoundedveteran
Hardcore Punk
Every Time I Die

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.

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This week on the pod: Tyler Washington of Excide and Foreign Hands. We get into growing up in the South Carolina hardcore scene, being shaped as much by left-of-center, “weirdo” music as by traditional heavy stuff, and how all of that informed the wa... more

In this episode, we sit down with Dave from Chicago’s Slow Mass to trace the band’s path from early DIY roots to becoming one of the city’s most quietly adventurous heavy bands. We talk about growing up in the Chicago scene, how projects like School ... more

This week we kick off a new annual tradition with The Best of the Rest, joined by Riley Breckenridge (Thrice, Less Art). Riley drops by to talk through the records that just barely missed our Top 10 cut this year—the heartbreakers, the growers, and t... more

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This week we’re joined by Will Anderson, songwriter, guitarist, and driving force behind Hotline TNT. Will traces his path from the Midwest DIY circuit to building one of the most emotionally direct guitar bands of the last decade, including a surrea... more

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Recent Guests

Riley Breckenridge
Musician and member of Thrice
Thrice
Episode: The Best of the Rest w/ Riley Breckenridge (Thrice)
Will Anderson
Lead vocalist of Hotline TNT
Hotline TNT
Episode: Will Anderson from Hotline TNT
Mercedes Arn-Horn
One half of the indie rock duo Softcult
Softcult
Episode: Mercedes Arn-Horn from Softcult
Karl Buechner
Vocalist from Earth Crisis and co-author of The Unraveling
Earth Crisis
Episode: Karl Buechner and Jeremy Mueller, authors of “The Unraveling” (and Earth Crisis)
Jeremy Mueller
Creative collaborator and co-author of The Unraveling
Episode: Karl Buechner and Jeremy Mueller, authors of “The Unraveling” (and Earth Crisis)
Graeme McKinnon
Vocalist of Home Front
Home Front
Episode: Graeme McKinnon from Home Front
Dan Gump
Founder of Life Sentence Records and member of Excessive Force
Excessive Force, Life Sentence Records
Episode: Dan Gump from Excessive Force & Life Sentence Records
Scott Angelacos
Vocalist for Bloodlet and Hollow Leg; has a history with various punk and hardcore bands.
Bloodlet, Hollow Leg
Episode: Scott Angelacos from Bloodlet and Hollow Leg
Peter Martin
Musician known as Petey USA, blending various music styles with humor.
Episode: Petey USA

Host

Ray Harkins
Host of the show with extensive experience in the music scene, known for his insightful and engaging interview style, which balances casual conversation with thought-provoking questions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 834 ratings
  • Ray

    Ray is infinitely better than RayJ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew from CT
    United States5 months ago
  • Ken Susi

    Listened to this podcast because I’m a fan of Ken’s work. So glad I tuned in! Got yourself a new listener. Looking forwards to the next!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    King leonidas 2
    United States7 months ago
  • Embarrassed It Took Me So Long

    Wow! This is incredible. For a 43 year old “punk and hardcore” kid to find this podcast years after it started is a real treat! The interviews are incredible and I love hearing what my musical heroes have to say. Thanks for this podcast, Ray!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheeJackPasta
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing interviews

    This is a great podcast. The interviewer is very well educated in the subject. Does his homework to make sure to ask accurate questions. The episode with Rama Mayo made me go back to all those amazing records he put out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JaredG728
    United States4 years ago
  • Great work!

    It was a great talk for no.500 with Milo from the Descendants 👌. Well done Ray! Keep up the great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dj Ordell
    Australia4 years ago

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The host is commended for his knowledge of music and ability to create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.

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Dave Collis from Slow Mass
Q: What are one or two shows that stick out in your brain that you were either excited to bring to life?
Collis mentions booking the first June of 44 reunion show in Chicago and Ethel Cain's first performance as highlights.
Will Anderson from Hotline TNT
Q: How do you kind of push against that cynicism?
I don't try to push against it. I also don't embrace it, but I mean, it exists for sure.
Year End Mailbag - Your Burning Questions, ANSWERED!
Q: Have you ever scrapped an episode?
I've never scrapped an episode, but I did pull one down at a guest's request due to discomfort about personal content shared.
Year End Mailbag - Your Burning Questions, ANSWERED!
Q: How do you decide who to bring on?
I use personal relationships, publicity connections, and cold pitches, spending 60% of the time on personal relationships.
Dan Gump from Excessive Force & Life Sentence Records
Q: Why do you care about Excessive Force and its impact?
I find it amazing that Excessive Force resonated with fans, and it was just a metallic straight edge band doing its own thing in Orange County.

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