The Mike Herrera Podcast
The Mike Herrera Podcast

The Mike Herrera Podcast

Mike Herrera

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Mike Herrera sits down with a new guest every week, discussing everything from music to careers to news. It's always something new. Follow online everywhere at @mikeherreraTD

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588 Touring - Then and Now
DEC 15, 2025
588 Touring - Then and Now
-Why did bands explode in the 90's.? -Touring - Let's go through some of the day to day, ups, and downs of touring at the very beginning of MxPx, the middle and the present day way we tour. -Special tribute to Seattle's Kevin Diers, a radio DJ at KISW whom made mark on the Seattle Music scene. Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MXPX is coming! 2026 JAN with The Suicide Machines -Friday January 9 - Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom -Saturday January 10 - Seattle, WA at the Showbox SOLD OUT!!!!! -Friday January 23 - Santa Cruz, CA at the Catalyst -Saturday January 24 - San Francisco,CA at the Fillmore MAR -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva -Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore -Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall APRIL Saturday April 11 - Denver, CO at Mission Ballroom w/Goldfinger, Zebrahead and Home Grown https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Sterling By Music Man Mike Herrera Signature StingRay Electric Bass Guitar - Orange Creamsicle MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS OG Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob
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587 Introvert - How to overcome crippling Social Anxiety
DEC 8, 2025
587 Introvert - How to overcome crippling Social Anxiety
THIS WEEK!| -The Octi PX fuzz pedal by Keeley Your calls on -How to be a front person when you're an introvert Step 1: Practice so much that you that succeeding just comes natural. Step 2: Stay focused mentally Step 3: Stay in the zone. Channel bad vibes into positive energy. Don't think about the crowd at all.. just go up and do your thing. Like it's your bedroom and the people are mannequins DIY the movie, feel good stories and more! MXPX is coming! 2026 JAN with The Suicide Machines -Friday January 9 - Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom -Saturday January 10 - Seattle, WA at the Showbox SOLD OUT!!!!! -Friday January 23 - Santa Cruz, CA at the Catalyst -Saturday January 24 - San Francisco,CA at the Fillmore MAR -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva -Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore -Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall APRIL Saturday April 11 - Denver, CO at Mission Ballroom w/Goldfinger, Zebrahead and Home Grown https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Sterling By Music Man Mike Herrera Signature StingRay Electric Bass Guitar - Orange Creamsicle MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS OG Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob
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586 BOY HOWDY MUSIC MONDAY
DEC 1, 2025
586 BOY HOWDY MUSIC MONDAY
We got another action packed Music Monday for you this week! 1. Steven Rovery – American Television Song: You Are Not Alone (Title Track) EP: Upcoming release on Smartpunk Note: "Good song. Good video. Do it again." — Mike Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ncU9DQcFa8 2. Dan Heller – Suspect The Vice Band: Punk band from Milwaukee, WI Song: Pressure Album: Suspect The Vice – released Sept 12 via Boulevard Trash Records Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnYaEbqTits 3. Moses Flores – Lester Special Song: Problems Note: Listen from 1:10–2:10 for best feel Location: Austin, TX Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6wA2vdrdTU 4. Shawn Whitesell – Bitter Row Submission: Sharing band Unfinished Grounds (Portugal) Song: Sometimes Album: Memories From Tomorrow Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAAT6_vzo_8 5. Brandon Purvis – Dorian Creech Is Dead Song: Life Is Pain, Highness… Note: Solo project; writing/recording and releasing to avoid leaving songs on a hard drive. Possible return to live shows soon. Location: Owosso, Michigan Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogYlDbcyPOw&list=OLAK5uy_nh34u0mRaaRPGBIk83g6g6H2t9Os9u5bo 6. Manuel Bhg Song: DA JUICE (feat. Drew) Released: 9/19/25 Vibe: OG Pop Punk with a modern twist Location: Southern California Note: Big fan of the show; resubmitted Link: https://youtu.be/n9RgJPzB1ms?si=mWlpeBFHY0nASN6C 7. Common Perry Song: Whole Lotta Nothing Location: Orange County, CA Released: Oct 21, 2025 Producers: Nate Perry & Ryan Kienle IG/TikTok: @commonperry Link: https://youtu.be/MkwDHXJtG_8?si=fow9Jrde-d1p1-Ht 8. Forgotten Unknowns Song: Newest release (submitted by management… reluctantly) Note: Followers doubled from 1 to 2 Link: https://youtu.be/Wdqa0GZWhn8?si=GEjXxZzx4QyN7gCg 9. Alexis Berg – Astillas Del Mismo Palo Song: Ella Location: Crespo, Entre Rios, Argentina Personal Note: Bought an MXPX album by chance in 1998 and it stayed with them for life. Link: https://youtu.be/QBaBoPxQl1Q?si=JrD-mIBNgqPWBt8X 10. Aaron Reynolds Song: I Need to Keep You Album: FINDING GOOD (out Nov 7) Location: Atlanta, GA FFO: Oasis, Elliott Smith, Matchbox 20, Third Eye Blind Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nwMy8rvHUk 11. Chris Miller – Toby Danger Song: The Thanksgiving Song Band: Comedy rock; multi-genre with punk roots Location: Akron, OH Note: Also plays in Fear The Lions Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaDMO2enKGA&feature=youtu.be 12. Joe Marquez – Lychee Camp Song: Latest single/video Location: Tampa, FL Note: Name pronounced "MAR KEZ"; band pronounced "lee-chee" Link: https://youtu.be/qcO_qH4V2OY?si=IxcrHS0j-Hlu0xoL MXPX is coming! DEC 6 -Saturday December 6 - Pheonix, AZ at Punk Rock Christmas w/ Face to Face, The Vandals, Authority Zero, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Slick Shoes, Urethane, Jen Pop and Winterhaven 2026 JAN with The Suicide Machines -Friday January 9 - Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom -Saturday January 10 - Seattle, WA at the Showbox SOLD OUT!!!!! -Friday January 23 - Santa Cruz, CA at the Catalyst -Saturday January 24 - San Francisco,CA at the Fillmore MAR -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva -Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore -Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Sterling By Music Man Mike Herrera Signature StingRay Electric Bass Guitar - Orange Creamsicle MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS OG Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob
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585 Desert Island Albums
NOV 24, 2025
585 Desert Island Albums
Desert Island Albums 585 This week we tackle a hard topic. My top 5 favorite desert island albums. This was so hard. Also add my favorite MXPX album to the list of tea time topics. We also talk about Religious Halloween, Big Foot, The Bremerton Werewolf and more. MXPX is coming! DEC -Saturday December 6 - Pheonix, AZ at Punk Rock Christmas w/ Face to Face, The Vandals, Authority Zero, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Slick Shoes, Urethane, Jen Pop and Winterhaven 2026 JAN with The Suicide Machines -Friday January 9 - Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom -Saturday January 10 - Seattle, WA at the Showbox SOLD OUT!!!!! -Friday January 23 - Santa Cruz, CA at the Catalyst -Saturday January 24 - San Francisco,CA at the Fillmore MAR -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva -Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore -Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Sterling By Music Man Mike Herrera Signature StingRay Electric Bass Guitar - Orange Creamsicle MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS OG Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob
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584 Time Won't Stop Another MusicC Monday
NOV 17, 2025
584 Time Won't Stop Another MusicC Monday
Check out the latest episode with your music submissions! Here's a clean, organized Music Monday / Podcast Show Notes section you can copy/paste anywhere: 🎧 Music Monday Submissions 1. Marc Pacheco – KhanPhAro & the New Creatures Guitarist & creative director. Still bumping At The Show in 2025! Single: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_RbcrQSvBs 2. Ryan Lynch – No More Almost Band just released their video for "There Is No 'We' in 'I'". 👉 https://youtu.be/aTLIJ6sbi1c?si=Ce5WLERK-ZFUEBRR 3. Andrew Southern Song: IDK About Cars 👉 https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=GIZt8Wh-n4o 4. Matt Sullivan – Title Holder Song: Time Won't Stop 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMznJ0_zH6c 5. James Fifty2 – WinterHaven New single: "Twisted Orchids" 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBnLusjGaRg 6. Nate Parrish New song for #MusicMonday: "That's Just Life" Recently performed live for the first time at a festival in Germany. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GgznEU0GJ4 7. Squiggy Montana – Retro Via Song: Glass Heart (feat. Devin from Emery) Debut album Mind Mirror out now. Indie Rock. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_6yWVC5z78&list=RDe_6yWVC5z78&start_radio=1 8. Father of the Year Pop punk band from Central Valley, CA. Early-2000s inspired sound with modern edge. Submitted by Bob McKnight. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-p60XbuE_0 9. Seventeen Excuses New single from Nate (Longview, WA). Acoustic/Americana/Punk Rock blend. Features members of Old Cross & First-Class Martians. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44CFD5vX5aI 10. Joey Molina – FULL Houston punk band. Song: Punk track about food. FFO: The Spits, Ty Segall, and similar vibes. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjN4J-OBDWE 11. Josh – The Raging Nathans Another video from the new LP, recorded by Matt Yonker (LTJ). 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=_5LorG9vBog MXPX is coming! DEC -Saturday December 6 - Pheonix, AZ at Punk Rock Christmas w/ Face to Face, The Vandals, Authority Zero, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Slick Shoes, Urethane, Jen Pop and Winterhaven 2026 JAN with The Suicide Machines -Friday January 9 - Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom -Saturday January 10 - Seattle, WA at the Showbox SOLD OUT!!!!! -Friday January 23 - Santa Cruz, CA at the Catalyst -Saturday January 24 - San Francisco,CA at the Fillmore MAR -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva -Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore -Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob
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48 MIN