Heroek talks to Summon Luke about his latest EP "Leviathan," playing with Jady, Adam Paddock, and more at COLUMBUS AGAINST THE WORLD, being part of his band Playing to Vapors, Elden Ring, and more! READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos SUMMON LUKE/PLAYING TO VAPORS: Luke's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summonluke/ Luke's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0glsJYz5l5Yz76Dso3xx1B?si=g5B-Qq1rTz23NicRIuRaAQ&nd=1&dlsi=adb0a7f1caf7482a Playing to Vapors' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingtovapors/ Playing to Vapors' Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0O9qqnk84cpC9BdrDLx0hz?si=aCLyLJHUQ5umTsx8G6lTqg HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Summon Luke - Jellyfish Girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjI_m7qBYXA CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:15 "Summon Luke" name origins 2:22 Playing to Vapors / Other musical projects of his 3:05 Summon Luke vs. Playing to Vapors 4:34 How he got into music 6:00 The Columbus music scene 9:26 Luke's advice to new artists 11:00 Playing to Vapors' first live show 13:27 Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch) 14:36 Luke's creative process 17:24 Inspiration vs. originality 19:50 Newest EP "Leviathan" 23:03 DistroKid ad 24:36 Essential Summon Luke songs 26:36 Making music for the "Moon Garden" movie 27:30 Storyline within Luke's music? 29:35 Luke's dream collaborations 30:39 Luke's bucket list venues 31:20 Luke's most memorable live shows 32:50 Luke's most meaningful song 35:21 Publish Press ad 36:08 The meaning of "Caroline" changing over time 39:38 Luke's upcoming projects 42:17 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff 47:02 Wrapping up 48:06 End screen

In this special edition of Hero's Journey, Heroek is joined by Ceren of the Movie Reviews With Ceren Podcast to discuss the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef, Eminem vs. MGK, new-school vs. old-school rap beefs, and more! READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos MOVIE REVIEWS WITH CEREN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviereviewswithcerenpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieReviewsWithCerenPodcast/videos Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3wkLjHBOoJMwQ372WdOSe4?si=e537d59f8bf04938 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-reviews-with-ceren/id1637447239 Heroek's episode: https://youtu.be/ZNqmBu_FUNs?si=XI8IX0rlKIIxwcJ_ HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED:Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:09 DistroKid ad 1:38 Welcome Ceren! 2:20 Drake vs. Kendrick beef 9:18 Current vs. old-school rap beefs 10:28 Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch) 11:37 Will 21 Savage drop a diss track? 13:17 Who won? 16:00 J. Cole bowing out 17:05 Diddy situation / Young Thug trial 21:23 Publish Press ad 22:10 Celebrity trials getting documentaries 23:25 Rolling Loud 24:10 Chris Brown vs. Quavo / Eminem vs. mgk 28:30 Proof in the Drake vs. Kendrick beef 29:45 Eminem vs. mgk (continued) 36:31 Would mgk take Drake or Kendrick’s side? 37:11 Most surprising person involved in Drake vs. Kendrick? 39:00 Drake and Kendrick LIVE rap battle 39:24 Is Drake vs. Kendrick over? 39:39 Wrapping up 41:16 End screen *this episode was recorded on May 14, 2024*

Heroek talks to Fred Lee IV, lead singer and guitarist of Late Night Special to discuss being a fan of a band vs. an album, working at a hot dog cart, playing solo shows vs. with a band, releasing everything you make, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos FRED/LATE NIGHT SPECIAL: Fred's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fredleeiv/ Late Night Special's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latenightspecialmusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fgRKwb0Mwg0Q2IsAKWI9J?si=xWIyiiylRZ2Zg6ULX9VyOQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/late-night-special/985741498 HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnwLate Night Special - Don't Leave Me Lonely: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yoz8IzvHrak TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:31 Publish Press ad 2:17 Welcome Fred Lee IV! 3:28 How he learned guitar 5:43 Learning to sing 6:20 Starting music at a low point 7:34 Alternate career paths (hairdresser, hot dog cart) 10:16 Playing his first solo shows 12:15 Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch) 13:24 Starting Late Night Special 16:48 Fred's advice to people looking for a band 22:28 How Fred keeps working to grow his career 28:49 DistroKid ad 30:19 Making music solo vs. with a band 34:44 Twenty One Pilots doing a great live show 35:44 Essential Late Night Special songs 38:12 The making of "Don't Leave Me Lonely" 41:50 Fred wants to release everything he makes 46:00 Late Night Special's next album and songs 48:55 Being a fan of a band vs. an album 50:34 Planning music a year ahead of time 51:40 Why it's important to get feedback from others 55:09 Wrapping up 58:18 End screen *this podcast was recorded on May 7, 2024*

Heroek talks to pop singer Adam Paddock about his one-name band, their upcoming album being released in parts, singing the national anthem at sports games, being inspired by Jon Bellion, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos ADAM PADDOCK: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adampaddock/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4uNm6ZFRfJ3lqSly0QZhUv?si=eKqwPueCTjuYG_wEnE8EBA&nd=1&dlsi=144331f4cf2446bcWebsite/Concert Tickets: https://www.adampaddock.com/shows HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Adam Paddock, Nitro X - Glad You Stayed - Nitro X Remix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7KjiLImouY TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:14 DistroKid ad 2:44 Welcome Adam Paddock! 3:34 Starting out as an athlete 4:40 Opening for Waka Flocka Flame and MAX 5:50 Adam's advice to new artists 7:15 Keeping the band name "Adam Paddock" 8:42 Second-guessing music 11:11 Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch!) 12:20 The band's creative process 15:22 The band's inspirations / creating an original sound 19:10 Songs defying expectations 20:55 The magic of live music 23:26 Publish Press ad 24:14 Adam and Heroek feeling social media burnout 27:54 Essential Adam Paddock songs 29:34 Adam's dream collaborations 31:50 Adam's favorite live performance 33:14 Adam's "bucket list" venues 35:10 Singing the national anthem at sports games 36:31 The meaning behind "Tattoos" 38:12 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff 42:10 Wrapping up 43:54 End screen *this episode was recorded on May 6, 2024*

Heroek talks to indie-pop singer Nisa about her album "Shapeshifting," which comes out April 26th, the importance of physical music like vinyl and cassettes, forgetting lyrics at her first show, needing to be productive, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos NISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nisa__online/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3cf8QHwv8n1hNiiUaJBEeV?si=BHX0-_0jQZKbbp3skGtI3w Bandcamp: https://nisa.bandcamp.com/ “Shapeshifting” listening party (4/25 at 7pm PT): https://nisa.bandcamp.com/merch/shapeshifting-listening-party HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Nisa - Common Denominator: https://youtu.be/yix8xZG5XBY?si=6UoYthqWxSs8-1hH TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:20 Publish Press ad 2:06 Welcome Nisa! 2:49 Nisa's first time playing a stratocaster 4:24 Starting to make original music 6:17 Getting support from parents 7:58 Nisa's advice to new artists 9:10 Forgetting lyrics at her first show 10:42 Second-guessing a career in music 14:43 Quest Clothing ad 15:52 Music studios becoming obsolete 17:33 Nisa's creative process 20:45 The music producer mindset 23:10 Balancing inspiration with her unique sound 24:43 DistroKid ad 26:14 The importance of physical music 28:47 A song that defied expectations 30:56 Her new album "Shapeshifting" 34:15 Nisa's dream collaboration 34:45 Nisa's "bucket list" venues 36:40 Upcoming tour and music after "Shapeshifting" 37:27 Wrapping up 38:03 End screen *this episode was recorded on April 20, 2024*

Heroek talks to Kerry Alexander of Bad Bad Hats about making songs based on fan input, the making of their hit song "It Hurts," their upcoming self-titled album, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos BAD BAD HATS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badbadhats Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2bstapBmz5M83elQvPnwp6?si=sBfberXZQTqnDEPb1P0LwA HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Bad Bad Hats - It Hurts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKh-v4-zRZQ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:58 Publish Press ad 1:45 Welcome Kerry Alexander! 2:24 Growing up around music 4:04 Alternate career paths 7:05 Filling binders with song ideas 10:41 Kerry’s advice to new artists 13:04 Quest Clothing ad 14:14 BBH name origins / forming the band 15:30 Bad Bad Hats’ first live show 17:28 Wanting a break 19:48 Artists being on social media 23:38 DistroKid ad 25:08 Seeing music technology develop 27:30 Making songs with fan input 30:00 How to find collaborators 32:58 Balancing inspiration and originality 34:58 Kerry’s favorite artists 36:45 Did Kerry know “It Hurts” would be a hit? 40:15 Defining their sound 41:34 How to get into Bad Bad Hats 42:38 New single “My Heart Your Heart” 45:23 Kerry’s dream collaborations 47:34 Kerry’s venue bucket list 49:30 Upcoming self-titled album 51:36 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff 56:51 Wrapping up 57:49 End screen *this episode was recorded on March 25, 2024*

Heroek talks to garage-psych aficionado Charles Moothart about his new album "Black Holes Don't Choke," working with Ty Segall, rebranding from CFM to Charles Moothart, his song "Roll," and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 Use code "HEROSJOURNEY1" for 15% off QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos CHARLES MOOTHART: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.f.m_la/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GMOey9XqfQ1xGuh5O7uRv?si=N9CtlamqSaiiuLFc2uvHIw HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:55 DistroKid ad 2:25 Welcome Charles Moothart! 2:56 Getting into music 4:39 Wanting to be an English teacher 5:40 Rebranding from CFM to Charles Moothart 8:28 Charles’ advice to new artists 9:56 Quest Clothing ad! (Heroek merch!) 11:05 Starting to perform live 13:00 Reworking old songs 15:00 Working collaboratively vs. alone 17:25 Social media in the music industry 22:00 Songs flopping or succeeding 25:20 Did he know “Roll” would take off? 27:32 How should someone get into his music? 29:06 Charles’ goal with music 31:21 Charles’ dream collaboration 33:11 Charles’ venue bucket list 35:00 Charles’ favorite song of his 36:23 Upcoming projects 37:38 Film scoring vs. original music 39:40 Wrapping up 40:26 End screen *this episode was recorded on March 24, 2024*

Heroek talks to rock band The Last Internationale about getting sold out by their favorite bands, the dark side of record labels, what hip-hop did right, why rock is dying, people being afraid to speak out, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos THE LAST INTERNATIONALE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelastinternationale/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2K9hz9205EQR7KkKNdyXFc?si=oHRCQNc0T5-JczoNyp-orw HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw The Last Internationale - Wanted Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTXlK-O2Q8E TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:18 How did they get into music? 4:06 Would they do a rap album? 5:10 Alternative career paths 8:24 DistroKid ad 9:54 How they met/formed the band 12:05 Lyrics in rap vs. rock 14:14 Their creative process 17:45 How social media should be used 19:42 Where they get their confidence/attitude 25:10 Publish Press ad 25:57 How press/marketing affects success 28:08 Why independent artists aren’t on the radio 29:35 Edgey explains why rock is dying 31:27 Their latest album “Running For a Dream” 36:54 Do they prefer solo work or collaboration? 38:33 Edgey’s advice to new artists 39:33 Why the press don’t like them 42:10 How should someone start listening to them? 43:32 Their favorite songs of theirs 44:22 Fights with their label 49:24 Gender discrimination in the music industry 51:00 Upcoming EP, acoustic album, and concerts 52:21 Their message to listeners 57:00 Wrapping up 57:20 End screen *this episode was recorded on March 23, 2024*

Heroek talks to hip hop icon DC Glenn about his love for SEO, how he tries to master anything he wants to pursue, the success of Tag Team's song "Whoomp! There It Is," getting into voiceover work, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos DC GLENN/TAG TEAM: Website: https://www.tagteambackagain.com/ DC Glenn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcglennatl/ Tag Team's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tagteamwhoomp/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3NfJ6VPVz0lf3jWy5F1N7g?si=RoACGul7SoCM51FHLrpP1w HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Tag Team - Whoomp! There It Is: https://youtu.be/L6mNa_QZVHg?si=1DPIOpLjMYt-3yNc TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:37 Publish Press ad 2:23 Welcome DC Glenn! 3:32 How DC Glenn got into music 5:42 Joining his first band 7:22 Why DC Glenn loves organizations 14:18 DistroKid ad 15:48 Where DC Glenn’s drive comes from 20:24 Using AI in your work 30:05 Getting sync placements 39:20 Letting your work speak for yourself 41:07 Blaming “the algorithm” 46:20 Working hard while growing up 49:15 What does DC Glenn prioritize? 58:29 What’s next for DC Glenn? 1:00:33 Wrapping up 1:01:39 End screen *this episode was recorded on March 3, 2024*

In this episode of Hero's Journey, heroek talks to bass disruptor Josh Teed about having over a decade of experience in violin, mixing DJing and live instruments in his performances, his time playing semi-professional basketball overseas, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos JOSH TEED: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshteedmusic/?hl=en Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0m5NlhNMYQc0gUmvmRmVUS?si=1d7Ovb5xTNykK4Mk9XtqRg New EP "Taking It All In": https://open.spotify.com/album/7lAzgbYr20QdxkWHWO728s?si=eq9h3hSOT3qappkiH5HHlQ HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnwHeroek - In The Mist (Shortened House Remix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxPr5w9vSdo Josh Teed, Daggz, Delgira - Vibration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJARWIOuovI TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Heroek is now on Threads! 0:11: Intro 1:11: DistroKid ad 2:41 Welcome Josh Teed! 3:20 Playing basketball in Vietnam 6:16 Why go all-in on music? 7:46 Josh’s advice to new artists 9:42 Josh’s first live performance 12:15 Publish Press ad 13:02 Using violin in his music 16:07 Josh’s creative process 18:30 Songs flopping or skyrocketing 20:15 Balancing inspiration and imitation 23:30 How to get into Josh Teed 26:56 Josh’s goal with music 30:50 Music in the social media era 33:40 Josh’s favorite live performance 35:42 Josh’s dream collaboration 38:55 Josh makes a hype up playlist 42:20 Humans are dumb 44:10 Josh’s new EP “Taking It All In” 46:37 What Josh’s tour is like 48:17 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff 52:50 Wrapping up 53:50 End screen *this episode was recorded on February 21, 2024*

Heroek talks to singer/rapper Kwajo about wanting to be an NFL player, the meaning behind his debut album "Spleck," how he picked his artist name, the effect the COVID-19 pandemic had on his career, advice to new artists, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos KWAJO: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwajooo/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7yPxEd332R2RPIbaexg5Y6?si=xJbDC8NvSC2ybL6jShImkA HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:01 Publish Press ad 1:48 Welcome Kwajo! 2:24 How Kwajo found a passion for music 4:12 Wanting to be an NFL player 5:50 Meaning of Kwajo’s debut album “Spleck” 8:39 DistroKid ad 10:10 How the tracklist of “Spleck” came to be 12:31 How Kwajo finds features 13:44 Kwajo’s creative process 16:09 Origin of the name Kwajo 17:59 Second-guessing his music career 20:00 Kwajo’s advice to new artists 27:59 How Kwajo is so humble 30:11 What should someone’s first Kwajo song be?31:59 Story of “GLOWSTICK!” 34:55 Kwajo’s message to the world 36:50 Kwajo’s goal with music 38:09 Kwajo’s dream collaborations 39:01 Kwajo’s bucket list venues 39:56 Upcoming singles and project 41:04 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff 47:08 Wrapping up 47:55 End screen *this episode was recorded on February 18, 2024*

Heroek talks to writer and musician Sean BW Parker about his criticism of woke culture, giving a TEDx Talk, dealing with a stammer, writing books and albums, his latest album "Caucasian Nights," and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos SEAN BW PARKER: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/54AfbvLmprsXNalXs2xUJi?si=ga85HyytRD6a1QIPLRpuzQ X: https://twitter.com/seanbwparker Sean's books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Sean-Bw-Parker/author/B06XZ76F5Y?ref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Sean BW Parker - Nightshift At The Abattoir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsDiOUpMNa4 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:42 DistroKid ad 2:12 Welcome Sean BW Parker!2:51 How does Sean classify himself? 3:59 How Sean got into music 5:23 Sean’s musical creative process 7:02 Publish Press ad 7:49 What drew Sean to writing books? 9:20 Sean’s book-writing process 11:02 What album of Sean’s should someone listen to first? 13:07 How Sean overcomes his stammer/stutter 14:46 Sean’s advice to others with a stammer 16:21 Giving a TEDx Talk 19:53 Why Sean is a critic of woke culture 23:45 Sean’s dream music collaboration 24:54 Sean’s favorite bands/artists 26:38 Sean’s latest album “Caucasian Nights” 29:05 Sean’s latest book “Compelling Speech” 31:49 Sean’s upcoming projects (books + exhibitions) 33:21 Wrapping up 34:23 End screen *this episode was recorded on February 13, 2024*

Heroek talks to Polish singer-songwriter Daniel Hawes about acting in Netflix's show "Infamia," growing up in a musical family, whether or not he wants to enter EuroVision, getting a rap song stolen from him, his latest song "we just broke up" with Filip Sterne, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING: https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek DANIEL HAWES: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5VGSBJHxdNEpZcI8Kx09HH?si=gvJAVq9RSvaO4ouly-apOA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielhawesofficial/ HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 OTHER HEROEK PROJECTS: Robotek (Second YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:58 Publish Press ad 1:44 Welcome Daniel Hawes! 2:24 Growing up in a musical family 4:53 Daniel’s advice to new artists 6:31 DistroKid ad 8:01 Acting in Netflix’s “Infamia” 11:20 The new music industry 14:12 Daniel’s creative process 17:00 Cheap songs blowing up and hard work flopping 19:00 The first Daniel Hawes song someone should listen to 20:22 Getting a rap song stolen from him 22:35 Daniel’s goal with his music 24:05 Daniel’s bucket-list venues 25:15 Daniel’s favorite artists 26:39 Daniel’s dream collaboration 27:16 Daniel’s favorite song of his 28:27 Daniel’s tattoos 29:28 “we just broke up” with Filip Sterne 32:50 Daniel’s upcoming projects 34:00 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff 38:05 Wrapping up 38:59 End screen *this episode was recorded on January 23, 2024*

Heroek talks to rap icon Sean "G'sta" Self about being a producer-first artist, surviving hurricane Katrina, working with rap legends like Tupac and Layzie Bone, why signing with a label isn't always a good thing, making conscious and meaningful rap music, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING: https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos G'STA: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VHZ3yi3CE88RP1yEy9804?si=Ej5-yHOuS1uGGPH0H7p1ew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsta_g/ Website: https://sostimulusent.com/ HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82MTkyODIwYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw G'Sta, Layzie Bone, Bino The Great, Dirty Mo Red, Charlie B - Where My Thugz @: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CdwY18ru2s TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:45 DistroKid ad 2:15 Welcome G’sta! 2:58 How G’sta got into music 5:05 Did G’sta have any alternative career paths? 6:58 How did G’sta start rapping? 7:39 Publish Press ad 8:25 Where does the name G’sta come from? 10:54 How G’sta goes into “album mode” 12:45 G’sta’s advice to new rappers 14:23 Seeing tech come into music firsthand 18:34 Working on Tupac’s “The Rose 2” 24:10 G’sta’s joint album with Layzie Bone 31:06 The dangers of signing a record deal 38:32 G’sta’s joint album with D.J. Blacknificent 46:20 Surviving hurricane Katrina 54:30 What song is the best introduction to G’sta? 56:25 G’sta’s dream collaboration 1:00:14 G’sta’s upcoming song and album 1:02:25 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff 1:04:45 Wrapping up *this episode was recorded on January 15, 2024*

In this episode of Hero's Journey, Heroek talks to George Collins, a musician and writer who had taken a decades-long hiatus before returning to the stage. In the episode, the two talk about his Movipod "Pink Snapper Blues," the importance of sync licensing, how artists should release their music, finding a good work-life balance, his upcoming album, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING: https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos GEORGE COLLINS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgecollinsband/?hl=en Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mM7PMZoBjwqAEHCDFaJxT?si=j6K2Uf4dS0-2rLrmg3lkwA Website: https://georgecollinsband.com/home HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82MTkyODIwYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw George Collins Band - Where Have I Been All Your Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apfLSsf4aGY TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:24 How George found a passion for music 2:18 Starting to record songs at 8 years old 5:16 Moving around a lot as a kid 7:14 Meeting Dave Matthews 8:20 Why George stopped pursuing music 9:21 Publish Press ad 10:07 What makes George so curious? 11:43 DistroKid ad 13:13 Returning to music after a hiatus 20:55 Improving his sync licensing/song recording 27:35 Why he releases under “George Collins Band” 29:40 How you should release your music 35:30 Balancing music, writing, and family 44:45 Pink Snapper Blues 48:48 George’s upcoming movie, album, and novel 50:45 “My Wish For You” and upcoming EP 57:40 Wrapping up *this episode was recorded on January 11, 2024*

Heroek talks to singer-songwriter Ariel Arbisser about her new album "Ingenue Corrupt," her band's viral cover of Beyoncé's "Grown Woman," the message she wants to send to the world, why she took a hiatus in the middle of making her debut album, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING: https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek ARIEL ARBISSER: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arielarbisser/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5iuD9ZShZ7turKu93Ghw6G?si=cMXnuBloTFu5KtFPHN8Q2A HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82MTkyODIwYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Ariel Arbisser - On My Knees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0ivw6cPJYM TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:48 Publish Press ad 1:34 Welcome Ariel Arbisser! 2:16 How Ariel started her music career 3:47 Ariel’s advice to new artists 5:56 DistroKid ad 7:26 Ariel’s first ever live performance 9:06 Why Ariel took a hiatus while making her debut album 11:15 Ariel’s creative process 13:10 Taking inspiration without imitating 15:04 How the meanings of “Gaslight” and “On My Knees” changed 18:35 Frisky Business’ “Grown Woman” cover blowing up 19:47 Best song to get into Ariel Arbisser 21:38 Ariel’s message to the world 23:52 Continuing to grow her solo career 24:53 Ariel’s dream collaborations 26:16 Ariel’s favorite live show of hers 27:56 Ariel’s ideal performances / Career goals 30:16 Does Ariel have a favorite song of hers? 31:27 The meaning behind “The Deep” 33:18 Ariel’s new album “Ingenue Corrupt” 35:09 What’s next for Ariel? 37:25 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff 42:50 Wrapping up *this episode was recorded on January 16, 2024*

Heroek talks to singer-songwriter Jennifer Harper about gene keys and soul blueprints, her CRAZY A&R story, combining music and activism, why she continues to perform Zoom concerts, her upcoming album "Change Is Coming," and more! READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 HEROEK SOCIALS: Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek JENNIFER HARPER: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjenniferharperSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dqYEjvedy8Ec1MoaRmu0L?si=uhkxamZ6TaO8yYihlHyz2wWebsite: https://jenniferharpermusic.com/ HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82MTkyODIwYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Jennifer Harper - Remembrance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB2chs6FRCw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:52 DistroKid ad 2:22 Welcome Jennifer Harper! 2:58 How did Jennifer start her music career? 5:50 Jennifer’s CRAZY A&R story! 8:50 Publish Press ad 9:36: How to start a career later in life? 15:23 Jennifer’s upcoming album! 19:30 Why Jennifer embraces Zoom concerts 21:18 Learning gene keys / soul blueprints 24:29 Jennifer’s activism / work with March For Our Lives 31:18 Jennifer’s upcoming projects 33:55 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff 40:50 Wrapping up *this episode was recorded on January 9, 2024*

For the very special 100TH EPISODE of Hero's Journey, Heroek brings on close friend and founding member of punk rock band Natural Disaster Jake Trust onto the podcast. The two have a great time, discussing if Jake's school was a cult, the most painful stunt performances Jake has done, being a spiritual anarchist, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING: https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek NATURAL DISASTER: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialnaturaldisaster Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JBUDTd58fRZG1IDk7cevp?si=byQgVjt4Q2yKiwHi9zWM4g HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82MTkyODIwYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Natural Disaster - Church & State: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaiW-xQSBzg OTHER HEROEK CHANNELS: Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk: https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:36 Natural Disaster gaining traction 3:52 Episode 100 blooper reel?! 4:53 The full timeline of Natural Disaster 9:09 Jake is short 10:34 Getting music on playlists 11:12 Jake is a spiritual anarchist 14:00 Jake’s absurd Disney World story 16:58 The new era of Natural Disaster 18:00 Heroek is Natural Disaster’s manager 18:50 The creative process of Natural Disaster 21:00 “Sightless” album deep dive 31:20 “In The Studio” lyric meanings 39:37 Jake’s crazy gossip story 41:04 Was Jake in a CULT?! 48:31 Jake’s WILD role in a play 1:08:40 Wrapping up

Heroek talks to indie duo Jacklen Ro about the band's hilarious slogan, the best concert they've ever played, their next 25 songs and album, how members Jackie and Caelen met, their latest song "Falling For You," and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 HEROEK SOCIALS: Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek JACKLEN RO: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacklen_ro/?hl=en Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/02V9xHLkyNSvfSbJka7HhX?si=zyJj9Zb1R7aR0YslsDAobw Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Jacklen_Ro Jackie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackieeeegiroux/?hl=en Caelen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caelenperkins/?hl=en HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82MTkyODIwYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Jacklen Ro - Time Bomb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIXoIIF9C8g TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:31 Jacklen Ro’s hilarious slogan 2:03 Coming up with the name Jacklen Ro 3:10 How Jackie and Caelen got into music 4:15 Jackie’s short comedy career 5:21 DistroKid ad 6:50 Jacklen Ro’s advice to new artists 8:49 Jacklen Ro’s first live performance 10:44 Jacklen Ro’s key inspirations 13:15 The intersection of music and social media 15:25 Cool fan experiences 16:48 Jacklen Ro’s creative process 18:41 Publish Press ad 19:28 Songs that flopped or exceeded expectations 20:40 The first Jacklen Ro song you should listen to 22:33 The message of Jacklen Ro 24:28 Jacklen Ro’s ultimate goal 26:02 Jacklen Ro’s memorable Seattle concert 27:54 Jacklen Ro’s dream collaborations 30:33 Jacklen Ro’s bucket list venues 31:56 Latest song “Falling For You” 33:05 Jacklen Ro’s next 25 songs and album! 34:04 Wrapping up *this episode was recorded on December 24, 2023*

Heroek talks to singer, songwriter, and producer sectiontoo about the origin of his name, second-guessing his career, his latest release "Wishes Love Could Stand On," the message he tries to send, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 HEROEK SOCIALS: Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek SECTIONTOO: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sectiontoo_/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3AfDFNOpXAPEPlFFrBMOL3?si=CHCGlWQFS6SAKBV4A0RhAw Website: https://www.sectiontoo.com/ HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82MTkyODIwYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw sectiontoo, Bird Language, Ghost Funk Orchestra - Walk Right: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qud_AT3gUhA TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:07 Publish Press ad 1:53 Welcoming sectiontoo! 2:24 Starting off with music production 3:30 Going to college for music 4:12 sectiontoo’s advice to new artists 5:20 The story behind the name “sectiontoo” 7:33 DistroKid ad 9:03 Second-guessing his music career 11:40 sectiontoo’s inspirations 14:23 The relationship between social media and music 17:11 sectiontoo’s creative process 20:23 Being independent vs. signed to a label 22:00 Taking inspiration without copying 24:43 sectiontoo’s favorite song of his 26:37 What song shows off sectiontoo’s sound? 28:12 Latest release “Wishes Love Could Stand On” 30:48 The message of sectiontoo 34:00 sectiontoo’s ultimate goal 35:35 sectiontoo’s dream collaboration 37:28 Memorable performances 40:28 sectiontoo’s dream venue 41:25 sectiontoo’s upcoming projects 42:18 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff 48:27 Wrapping up *this episode was recorded on December 23, 2023*