On this episode, Brady Turner makes his triumphant return. We talk about the three albums he's working on, how he (probably) won't do another talent show, and virtual reality. Brady also does a version of "This Christmas" at the end of the episode. Go check out Patti LaBelle's national Christmas tree lighting video. WHERE ARE MY BACKGROUND SINGERS? Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

This episode I have Kevin and Andrew of the Birmingham, AL punk band Qualifier. We discuss the origins of Qualifier, the Birmingham scene in general, Andrew's old DIY house called God's Butt, and rollercoasters.  Check out Qualifier wherever you get your music.  https://qualifier.bandcamp.com/ @qualifieral on all social media Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

This episode I talk with Mike and Chris from the very good record label Born Losers Records. We discuss the beginnings of Born Losers, how the label operates, and their love of all things music.  Check out https://bornlosersrecords.com/ Follow all things @bornlosersrecords Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

This episode I have Rhys Green from the band Popsicklestickairport. We talk about their influences, making band stuff work with members in different cities, and PSA going to play in Japan! Check out their new EP called EP for Faries wherever you get music.  Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

In this episode I have the LA-based synth group CD Ghost! I talk with Cody and Blake about hardware, software, and all the different wares. We also discuss their new album coming out on Born Losers Records, "Night Music", coming out on November 11th. Make sure to go pre-save the album wherever you get your music.  Check out CD Ghost: https://cdghost.bandcamp.com/ Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

This episode I talk with pro wrestler Pretty Ricky Willdy. We talk about his career beginnings, sponsorships, and the Nov 5th Arthur Caulfield Memorial show happening at Battle Arts Academy in Mississauga, ON.  Tickets to the Nov 5th Arthur Caulfield Memorial show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-pro-wrestling-battle-arts-academy-tickets-432717408417?fbclid=PAAaaNLf99mPj364ZbFqAiootSnc3O0SwSjGY9FNbnWEXS90dIBWul5Y47mDQ Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

This episode I get to talk to Chris Wrenn of Bridge Nine Records. Bridge Nine is known for some classic hardcore records and bands but Chris also has Sully's Brand clothing. Sully's is a Boston sports-centric clothing line that some of your favorite Bridge Nine bands have sold merch for outside of Red Sox games at Fenway.  Check out http://www.bridge9.com/ Check out http://www.sullysbrand.com/ Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

This episode I have Jesse Clark from Birmingham metal band Wielded Steel. We talk about streetwear brands, Christian metal in our formative years, and the music scene in Birmingham.  Check out Wielded Steel's new split with NO CURE out on all platforms.  Check out Jesse on tour with Insignificant Other @weildedsteel on all social media.  Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

Hello! In this episode, I have the very good Cathedral Bells. We talk about horror movies, start various beefs, and talk about their tour with Surf Rock is Dead coming up in November.  Check out @cathedralbells on all social media Check out Fall Into Place and Afterglow wherever you get music Matt's other project, Midi Memory, also has new music out Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

The beautiful folks in Zeta join me in studio to discuss their new album, being a band for 20 years, and vegan food.  Check out https://www.joinzeta.com/ Follow @joinzeta Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

This episode I talk with Candice Maritato from the South Florida band Woolbright. We talk about the going ons in Woolbright, modern-day bartending, and artists who influence Candice. Check out @woolbrightband wherever you get music.  Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

This week I talk with Sam Porter of the very good band Kali Masi from Chicago. We discuss his in-depth research of mini golf courses, morbid stuff, and maybe social media is bad for people??  Follow @kalimasiband on all social media They just announced a tour with Tighwire and Sam Russo! Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

This episode I speak with Alex Johnson of Wonk Unit. We have a bit of banter and do some waffling. We talk about Wonk Unit's latest album Uncle Daddy, the style of Wonk Unit, and the future of Wonk Fest.  Follow @wonkunitlondon Wonk Unit Shop: https://wonkunit.com/shop/ Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

Hello! Valerie Knox, guitarist for The Anti-Queens and Black Cat Attack, joins me this week to discuss all things band related, gear talk, and heading to Germany for tour this week.  Follow @theantiqueens for all their upcoming dates. Follow @theblackcatattack to keep up with them.  https://www.thehandsomescoundrels.com/shop Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

Hello! This episode I speak with Luke Bentham of The Dirty Nil. Fun conversation about history, guitars, and why it's never the crowd's fault.  Go listen to all of The Dirty Nil's albums. https://www.thedirtynil.com https://www.thehandsomescoundrels.com/shop Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

This episode I have founding member and guitarist of the Florida-ish band Protagonist. We talk about having band members in different parts of the country, how he approaches the guitar(usually from the front), and Protagonist's new split ep coming out with Omnigone!  Check out https://protagonist.bandcamp.com/ https://lavasocksrecords.bigcartel.com/product/omnigone-protagonist-split-7 https://tempomerch.com/collections/protagonist @protagonistfl on IG https://www.thehandsomescoundrels.com/shop Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com     --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

Hello! I'm back with new episodes after a little break. In this episode, I talk to Jim Shomo from the very good Philidelphia, PA punk band Dark Thoughts. We discuss the Ramones, Dark Thought's future stage plots, and Something to Talk About. aCheck out all their albums on their bandcamp. https://dark-thoughts.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/darkthoughtsusapunkofficial Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

This week I have Dan Levy from the very good Boston punk rock band In The Meantime. We discuss different sacrifices that go with being in a touring punk rock band, the specialness of their latest "Adolescent Purgatory", and the worst staircase in the business.  Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com     --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

Hello, this episode I have Nick Woods from DIRECT HIT! on the podcast. We talk about growing up Catholic, software development, and the going ons in DIRECT HIT! Go to https://www.crownofnothing.com and buy some merch.  Check out DIRECT HIT! wherever you listen to music.  Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support

This episode I have Gooch from Gainesville's You Vandal. We talk about their new record 'Pretend I Don't Exist', the origins of his name, and the legacy of his nose.  Check out 'Pretend I Don't Exist' wherever you get music. You can also buy the vinyl from Jumpstart Records.  Music by Brady Turner https://www.bradyturnermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyturnermusic Art by Kat Lanser https://hatemail.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/_hatemail_ Animation by Bradley Thomas Turner http://bradleythomasturner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleythomasturner/ You Had Options socials https://www.instagram.com/youhadoptions https://www.twitter.com/youhadoptions youhadoptions@gmail.com   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-had-options/support