100 Words Or Less: The Podcast
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100 Words Or Less: The Podcast
Host Ray Harkins dives deep with creators of independent culture from musicians, artists and other interesting people to find out what inspires them, how they came to be and many other unexpected places.
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Esden Stafne from Saturdays At Your Place
This episode features a conversation with Esden Stafne, bassist, vocalist, and founding member of saturdays at your place, the Michigan-based band who...

Akil Godsey from End It
Akil Godsey of End It joins the show for a conversation that’s equal parts reflection and release. Hailing from Baltimore, End It has built their repu...

Josh Newton from Shiner
In this episode, I sit down with Josh Newton, a musician whose fingerprints are all over some of the most compelling underground sounds of the past th...

Tim McIlrath from Rise Against
HAPPY 13TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE SHOW.
On this episode, we sit down with Tim McIlrath of Rise Against to dig into the band’s remarkable longevity...

Harper Boyhtari from Greet Death
In this episode, Harper from Greet Death opens up about the deeper currents running through her life and music. She reflects on the impact Blink-182 h...

Garrett Klahn from Texas Is The Reason
We sat down with Garrett Klahn from Texas Is the Reason for a conversation that goes way beyond the band. We talked about growing up in the Buffalo ha...

Drew Ringo from Sleepytime Trio
On this episode, I sit down with Drew Ringo from Sleepytime Trio to dig into the stories and experiences that shaped his life in music. We talk about...

Scott Winegard from Texas Is The Reason
In this episode we sit down with Scott Winegard, bassist of the seminal post-hardcore band Texas Is The Reason. Emerging from New York City’s 90s unde...

Geert Van Der Velde from Shai Hulud
In this episode, we sit down with Geert Van Der Velde, best known for his time fronting the influential hardcore band Shai Hulud. Geert shares insight...

Ryan Kirby from Fit For A King
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Kirby, frontman of Texas-based metalcore heavyweights, Fit For A King. Since their formation in 2007, the band...

Tim Williams from Vision of Disorder
In this episode, we sit down with Tim Williams, frontman of the groundbreaking Long Island band Vision of Disorder. We dig into the band's rise from l...

Taylor McLam from Orange 9mm & Fountainhead
In this episode, we sit down with Taylor McLam—guitarist of the influential post-hardcore band Orange 9mm and creative force behind Fountainhead—to tr...

Aaron Dalbec from Bane, Be Well and Only Crime
In this episode, we’re joined by Aaron Dalbec of Bane for a thoughtful conversation about growing up in the suburbs, staying true to yourself, and fin...

Mark Rose from Spitalfield
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Rose, frontman of beloved Chicago rock band Spitalfield, for a deep dive into the legacy of the band, the evolu...

Ken Susi, Fishman Music, ex-Unearth
In this episode, we sit down with Ken Susi—guitarist for metalcore pioneers Unearth and a key force behind the scenes at Fishman Music—for a conversat...

Jimmy Stadt from Polar Bear Club
In this episode, we’re joined by Jimmy Stadt, frontman of the beloved post-hardcore band Polar Bear Club, for a conversation that traces the band’s jo...

Troy Lusk from Tour Peachy
In this episode, we’re joined by Troy Lusk, the founder and booking agent behind Tour Peachy, a boutique agency that’s redefining what it means to sta...

Jensen Ward from Iron Lung, Innumerable Forms, Gehenna and much more
In this episode, we talk with Jensen Ward, guitarist/vocalist of the legendary powerviolence duo Iron Lung, about the band’s uncompromising path throu...

Aaron Marsh from Copeland
In this episode, we’re joined by Aaron Marsh from the beloved indie/emo band Copeland for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation. Aaron reflects o...

Maik Weichert from Heaven Shall Burn
In this episode, we sit down with Maik Weichert, guitarist and founding member of the legendary German metal band Heaven Shall Burn, for a powerful co...

Dan Campbell from The Wonder Years
In this episode, Dan Campbell from The Wonder Years joins for a thoughtful, laid-back conversation about the band’s evolution over the years. He refle...

Luke Bentham from The Dirty Nil
In this episode, we’re joined by Luke Bentham, the magnetic frontman of The Dirty Nil, for a conversation that captures the raw spirit and driving for...

Nick Brooks from It Dies Today & Frozen Ground
Today, I’m joined by Nick Brooks, the vocalist of It Dies Today and Frozen Ground.
The band played a major role in shaping the early 2000s meta...

Rocky Votolato from Suzzallo and Waxwing
For over two decades, Rocky Votolato has been a defining voice in the indie-folk and emo scenes, known for his raw lyricism, haunting melodies, and a...

Ryan Hughes from Bleed
Is 90's alt rock mixed with nu-metal your thing? It should be and if you are looking for that fix, that's where Bleed comes in. I fell in love with th...

Scott Hobart from Giants Chair
We all know midwest emo, but do we all know Giants Chair? If you don't, let this be a sign that you need to familiarize yourself now! The awesome labe...

Billy Werner from Saetia and Hot Cross
A tried and true screamo hero of mine, Billy Werner is on the podcast this week. He is the lead vocalist from the reunited Saetia and also sang for Ho...

Marshall Lichtenwaldt from The Warriors
SET THE STAGE, we have Marshall from The Warriors hanging out with us today on the show. The Warriors are from Tehachapi, CA and started playing toget...

Sean Ingram from Idle Heirs and Coalesce
Sean Ingram from Idle Heirs and Coalesce has made his triumphant return to the show almost 10 years later, and for good reason....his new band! You mu...

Patrick Piccolo from Caged View and Embrace the End
I am thrilled to welcome an old friend of mine to the show this week, Patrick Piccolo from Caged View. Caged View is his new band that is really excep...

Matt Karll from Gridiron
The best thing to come from Philly since the Eagles championship this year in football? Possibly, but I think Matt the vocalist of Gridiron would have...

George Hirsch from Staticlone and Blacklisted
George Hirsch. He's the frontperson of Blacklisted and his newest project, Staticlone is something you need to reckon with. I had him on the show many...

Joe House from Outlander
THIS NEEDS TO BE ONE OF YOUR NEW FAVORITE BANDS, OUTLANDER. Now that we have that out of the way, we welcome Joe House who plays guitar and sings in o...

Dennis Remsing from Outspoken & Minus Numbers
There's nothing more satisfying for me personally to welcome a guest on the show who's musical output I was impacted by at an early age and between Ou...

Casey Watson from Yaphet Koto, Look Back and Laugh, The Old Firm Casuals
We have a damn fine episode today with one of the Bay Area greats, Mr Casey Watson. He's been a mainstay in the punk/hardcore scene in Northern Califo...

Cosmo Vidussi from Contention
South Florida Straight Edge Metal is fully represented this week in the shape of Cosmo Vidussi from Contention. They released one of my favorite recor...

Josh James from Stick To Your Guns
Today we have the epitome of a "lifer" in the form of Josh James, the guitarist from Stick To Your Guns. He's also played in a ton of other bands like...

BONUS EPISODE - Pat Flynn @ Outbreak Festival
THIS IS A BONUS EPISODE FROM THE OUTBREAK PODCAST. YOU SHOULD FOLLOW AND LISTEN TO IT BECAUSE YOU LIKE 100 WORDS...OR EVEN IF YOU DON'T YOU MAY LIKE T...

Dwid and Aaron from Integrity (Live @ New England Metal & Hardcore Festival)
Two dudes, one legendary band...Integrity. I was incredibly happy to welcome Dwid and Aaron from the incredibly important, vital and influential band...

Brenden Murphy from Counterparts & End
Returning to the podcast for the first time in over 7 years, we have the internet's best friend Brenden Murphy from Counterparts and End. He's a lovel...