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Host Jacob Givens reminisces about life-changing moments in music from his formative years in the 90s.
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- Yesterday54 min
Ep. 111 - I'm a fan of Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond on Waterproof Records?! Yep. This is happening. In my first solo episode in six months, I’m stepping outside the usual world of 90s alternative and grunge to talk about an artist who has been part of my musical life since childhood. From hearing The Jazz Singer on family road trips to discovering just how deep Neil Diamond’s songwriting catalog really goes, this episode is about nostalgia, memory, and the music that sticks with us whether it was ever considered “cool” or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 18m
Ep. 110 - Craig Wedren and Adam Wade from Shudder to Think
Craig Wedren and Adam Wade of the legendary Shudder to Think join me on Waterproof Records! We talk about the band’s return to making new music, their new EP Who Sent You?, and why creating together again feels different after nearly 30 years. We also travel back through Shudder to Think’s history—from the DC scene and Dischord Records to Pony Express Record, MTV, and the wonderfully strange musical world they created along the way. And, as always, we dig into the records that helped shape Craig and Adam when they were young, and the memories that come rushing back when you hear those albums again. This one covers a lot of ground: punk rock, growing older, parenthood, creativity, nostalgia, and what happens when you reconnect with the music—and the people—who helped make you who you are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 28, 202659 min
Ep. 109 - Scott Hackwith from Dig
Dig frontman Scott Hackwith joins me to trace the band’s journey from the early ’90s Los Angeles music scene and the MTV success of “Believe” to their long-awaited new album, [i]. Scott shares how an album discovered during an isolated childhood became his musical escape, how a punk-rock girlfriend reshaped his world, and how Dig found its sound alongside influences like My Bloody Valentine, Fugazi, Ride and Jane’s Addiction. We also talk major-label chaos, the fear of “selling out” in the ’90s, making the “Believe” video on a shoestring budget, and why the band is creating and performing again after more than three decades. Plus, Scott reveals the wonderfully simple origin of Dig’s name—and tells a truly unforgettable story from the road with Bad Brains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 14, 20261h 3m
Ep. 108 - Kira Roessler from Black Flag / dos
Kira Roessler joins me to trace a remarkable musical journey—from discovering Billie Holiday and witnessing the birth of the Los Angeles punk scene to playing bass with Black Flag, forming dos with Mike Watt, and creating her new solo album, Enigma. We talk about the evolution of punk, surviving brutal Black Flag tours while attending UCLA, her innovative approach to intertwining bass lines, and how her award-winning career in sound editing continues to shape the way she hears and creates music.And, of course, Kira reveals the waterproof record that first made music feel like it truly belonged to her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jul 31, 20261h 7m
Ep. 107 - Petey USA
This week on Waterproof Records Podcast, Petey USA joins me to talk about his journey as a musician and songwriter—and how his viral absurdist comedy introduced his work to an even wider audience. We explore the strange magic of the Midwest, the humor and vulnerability behind his music, and the formative records that helped shape his creative DNA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jul 10, 20261h 17m
Ep. 106 - Cheekface
This week, Greg Katz, Mark "Echo" Edwards, and Mandy Tannen of the L.A. band Cheekface join me for a conversation about how they came together, embracing creativity without expectations, the surprising success that followed, and the albums that shaped each of their musical journeys. Along the way, we talk about art, songwriting, nostalgia, and why making something just because you love it can sometimes lead to the best results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jun 26, 202639 min
Ep. 105 - Mark Hennessy from Paw
On this episode of Waterproof Records, I sit down with Mark Hennessy, the voice of Paw, an underrated band to emerge in the '90s from Lawrence, Kansas with their own special "heartland grunge" sound. Mark shares a bit about his stage 4 cancer diagnosis, how it changed his outlook on life, rediscovering the joy of performing, and why music continues to give him purpose. It's an honest conversation about creativity, gratitude, and the power that great records still have to connect us.If you grew up on '90s alternative rock—or you're discovering Paw for the first time—this is an episode you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jun 5, 202656 min
Ep. 104 - Greg Attonito from The Bouncing Souls
For nearly 40 years, Greg Attonito and The Bouncing Souls have been one of punk rock's most beloved and enduring bands. In this episode of Waterproof Records, Greg joins Jacob to talk about the band's upcoming album Born to Be, the creative process behind new music, and what it means to make uplifting, unifying art in a divided world. The conversation explores Greg's musical roots growing up in New Jersey, the records and artists that shaped him, and the surprising story behind his Waterproof Record selection. Along the way, Greg reflects on songwriting, finding inspiration in other people's stories, the lasting power of music, and the moments that first made him fall in love with being a musician. From punk rock to the blues, from Springsteen to Robert Johnson, this is a fascinating conversation about creativity, connection, and the albums that leave a permanent mark on our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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