The Rumors are True Podcast
Exploring the Heart of Music History

The Rumors are True Podcast

The Rumors Are True Podcast brings together engaging conversations with musicians and friends, both old and new. Exploring nostalgia and the journeys of influential artists, each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the music scene that shaped our lives. Tune in and rediscover the soundtracks of your past!

Recent Episodes

Oct. 8, 2026

Daniel Castady, Aaron Green, Mark Rhoades (The Fold)

On this episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy sits down with Dan Castady, Aaron Green, and Mark Rhoades from The Fold for a trip back to the early and mid-2000s Chicago music scene and the story of one of the bands that became an important part of the Tooth & Nail Records family. The Fold came together in Chicago in the early 2000s, growing out of the members' experiences in other bands and the local scene. Dan Castady, Aaron Green, Keith Mochel, and Mark Rhoades eventually formed the lineup t
Oct. 1, 2026

J.J. Miller and Rob Brown (Sal Paradise)

On this episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy sits down with JJ Miller and Rob Brown from the mysterious Australian band Sal Paradise for a conversation about one of the more intriguing and overlooked stories in the history of Tooth & Nail Records. If you were digging through the Tooth & Nail catalog in the mid-'90s, Sal Paradise was a band that seemed to come out of nowhere. An Australian band surrounded by the very American world of Tooth & Nail, they didn't exactly fit the mold of what many
Sept. 24, 2026

Kevin Robinson (Gvth Dvddy, Viva Voce, etc)

The Prolific Kevin Robinson is back on The Rumors Are True! We’re excited to welcome back our returning guest for another conversation about music, creativity, and everything that comes along with being a lifelong part of the independent music scene. Kevin has been involved with a number of incredible projects over the years, including Viva Voce, fraNcis, Electric Ill, Blue Giant, and more. Now he’s back with his latest project, GVTH DVDDY, the collaboration with Jake Endicott that brings toget
Sept. 17, 2026

Cody Bonnette (As Cities Burn, Hawkboy)

On this episode of The Rumors Are True Podcast, we welcome Cody Bonnette, best known as a founding member, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for As Cities Burn, as well as a member of Hawkboy. Cody takes us back to the early days of As Cities Burn, the band's rise through the post-hardcore scene, signing with Solid State Records, and the making of records that would become hugely influential to a generation of listeners. From Son, I Loved You at Your Darkest to Come Now Sleep and Hell or High
Sept. 11, 2026

Kyle Setter (Destroy the Runner)

On this episode of The Rumors Are True Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Setter, known for his time as the vocalist of Destroy the Runner and Sever Your Ties. We take a deep dive into Kyle’s musical journey, including his time with Destroy the Runner and the era surrounding their debut album Saints, as well as his work with Sever Your Ties and the different chapters that followed throughout his career. Kyle shares stories from being part of the heavy music scene, the friendships, touring, recordin
Sept. 3, 2026

Tommy Walter (Abandoned Pools, Eels)

On this episode of The Rumors Are True Podcast, we welcome Tommy Walter, the creative force behind Abandoned Pools and a musician whose career has taken him through some truly influential corners of alternative and indie rock. Tommy joins us to talk about his musical journey, the formation and evolution of Abandoned Pools, the records that have connected with listeners over the years, and the stories behind the music. We take a deeper dive into the history of Abandoned Pools, discussing the cre