Episodes

In this latest episode I talk with Mikee Bridges from Sometime Sunday, Tragedy Ann, Twin Sister, TomFest acclaim. Mikee and I discuss the beginnings of his musical career and the Tooth & Nail Records as well as each of the records he was apart of. We also talk about TomFest the Music Fest he spearheaded in the late 90's as well as his career as a promoter. We trade stories about our time in the Promoting business and what he has lined up in the future. https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bQ9FXZ7OXF...

In this latest episode I welcome the Amazing Dusty Redmon from the bands Beloved, Dead Poetic, The Almost, and Crenshaw Pentecostal. Dusty and I talk about the beginnings of his Musical Journey to the most recent Beloved reunion at Furnace Fest 2021. We also dive deep into Dusty's discography that includes an absolute Classic record (Failure On) and another that had him writing songs with Chino Moreno from the Deftones (Vices). Through the ups and downs of being in his former bands, Dusty has a ...

This latest episode I welcome Jonathan Grant Berlin (Sunbears, Bernard, Johnnyswim, Mastering Engineer) to the podcast. Jonathan and I go back many years and this is an amazing conversation about Jonathans beginning of his musical journey as well as the future. We talk about the bands Sunbears, Bernard, and his time with Johnnyswim as well as his mastering career that has had him work with the likes of Anberlin, Underoath, Chris Staples, Jesus Culture and many many more artists. We also talk abo...

In this next episode I welcome the awesome Chris Staples (ex Twothirtyeight, Discover America) to the podcast. Chris and I talk about the beginning of Chris' musical Journey as well as his latest upcoming record "Cloud Souveniers". We discuss the early twothirtyeight records, tooth and nail records, Barsuk Records, his time touring with Jeremy Enigk (Sunny Day Real Estate), and various other topics. This is an awesome conversation with a supremely talented artist. I hope you enjoy this latest ep...

In this latest episode I welcome the incredible Mark Nash (PFR, In Parrallel) to the podcast. Mark and I talk about various topics ranging from the beginning of Mark's musical journey, the PFR records (Pray for rain, Goldie's Last Day, Great Lengths, Them, Disappear), The Grammy nomination, as well as his Production and time with the current band In Parrallel and working with the band Celebrity (Doghouse Records). We go through Mark's thoughts on the records he has had a part in, as well as the ...

In this latest episode I welcome Producer / Songwriter Josh Silverberg (ex Edison Glass, Silverberg) to the podcast. Josh is a songwriter that has worked with the likes of Jesus Culture, Newsboys, Kari Jobe, Michael W. Smith and a million other artists. Josh and I have an in depth conversation about the beginning of Josh's musical journey that started at a young age. We also talk about the band Edison Glass and its troubles of trying to stay afloat in music industry while being shunned by the Ch...

In this latest episode I welcome my friend the amazing friend Chris Simpson from the legendary bands Mineral (Crank Records / Arena Rock), The Gloria Record (Crank Records / Arena Rock), and his most recent Zookeeper, and Mountain Time. This was an incredible conversation with an artists I have loved since being a teenager. Mineral for me was a pivotal band that was in heavy rotation in the 90s, and still to this day is a go to quite often. Chris and I talk about growing up, the beginning of Min...

In this latest episode I welcome the unbelievably talented Jake Ithurburn from the Indie pop project Brolly. Jake and I met a few years back via a random text from myself after a search to contact an artist I had fallen hard for. I discovered the previous Brolly ep's Hollow Home Road and Wolfe, and they hit me every which way. Since that discoverey I have been a fan of Jake's Penchant for insanely catchy, well written and amazing sounding records. With the new release of the new Brolly record, T...

In this latest episode I welcome my dear friend Jeremy Smith. You know Jeremy from playing bass with John Mark McMillan, Mack Brock, Thousand Dollar Movie, Four Finger Records, and Public Radio. Jeremy and I met a few years back and have an awesome conversation about him growing up, starting bands, recording, and touring. This is an awesome opportunity to reconnect with an old friend, and hear some awesome and funny stories. I hope you enjoy this latest episode with Jeremy Smith. https://fourfin...

In this latest episode I welcome Nick Maldonado from the bands Destroy the Runner (Solid State Records), and Hell or Highwater (Spinefarm Records / Universal). Nick and I catch up and talk about the aforementioned bands and his time with both. We cover the beginning of DTR and their subsequent records on Solid State Records, as well as his time in Hell or Highwater. We talk about what he is doing with his life currently and what the future may hold. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3W4VB8SJOmpZkW...

On this latest episode we welcome the incredible Kevin Leigh Robinson from Viva Voce, Blue Giant, Electric iLL, Francis, KLR, and a million other amazing bands and projects. Kevin and I talk about the humble beginnings of Viva Voce, to the Bright lights of Saturday Night Live opening for The Shins. We also touch on the Viva catalogue as well as Francis, Electric iLL, Blue Giant, and Kevin's excellent solo record under the name KLR. This was an abosolutely amazing conversation with and supremely ...

In this new episode we welcome the Mighty Jimmy Reeves from the bands, Spitfire (Solid State Records / Goodfellow), Sunndrug (Mind over Matter Records), Savio, ex Roam. Jimmy and I speak about the formation of Spitire and the seminal record "The dead next door" and his short but pivitol time with the band. We also talk about Sunndrug, Savio, and Roam, as well as what Jimmy is up to now. This is a rad conversation with a super rad dude! I want to apologize for how many times I use the word Materi...

In this lastet episode I welcome Jason Zeimet from Unoriginal Vinyl. Unoriginal Vinyl the last decade has been an Internationally-Acclaimed, Award-Winning Vinyl Record Production & Design Agency / Label / Art Direction & Packaging company. They have worked with some of your favorite bands, artists, labels, etc. Jason and I have a candid conversation about growing up in music, the scene, and what the future may hold. I'm stoked for this episode and the friendship that has been forged with Jason f...

In this latest episode I welcome Brent McCorkle, Director / Film Scorer for the films Jesus Revolution (Lionsgate), I Can only Imagine (Lionsgate), Unconditional. Brent and I discuss growing up in a faith based home and the movie and music influences that shaped this award winning film maker. We also discuss Brent's time on the Steven Spielberg show "On the Lot", and the Doorpost Film Festival. This is an amazing conversation with an incredibly talented director and musician, who has 50+ films i...

In this latest episode I welcome Matthew Putman (ex Living Sacrifice, Unwed Sailor, Orphantwin, ex Eso Charis, Norma Jean, ex Lovedrug, Project 86). This is an incredible conversation with an amazingly talented musician who I have looked up to for many years. In this episode we talk about Matt growing up and his musical journey to this day. We touch on his time in Unwed Sailor, the Living Sacrifice records "The Hammering Process", "Conceived in Fire", as well as the eponymous Eso-Charis record, ...

On this latest episode we welcome Jason Gleason from Further Seems Forever, Action Reaction, Affinity and other bands he fronted. Jason and I worked together when I was booking shows in the midwest, so this was an awesome opportunity to reconnect. We talk about Jason's upbringing into music and his first band Affinity, as well as the incredible FSF record "How to start a fire" as well as Action Reaction. We also talk about the upcoming FSF reunion at Furnace Fest this upcoming September. This is...

Devon VonBalson is the drummer for the indie band Flipturn (Dualtone Records) and the former touring drummer for the band Johnnyswim. Devon is an amazing musician, and in this conversation we talk about Flipturn, the recording of their record Shadowglow, and signing with Dualtone Records. I've known Devon for quite awhile, his family is very dear to me and I couldn't be more excited for the future for him. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Devon VonBalson. https://open.spotify.com/artist/7...

On this latest episode of The Rumors are TRUE! Podcast I welcome Shawn Johnson from the band Morella's Forest (Tooth and Nail Records). This is such a cool conversation with Shawn as we discuss the Mofo Discography as well as various stories regarding the band. We also discuss the famous question, Where is Syd????? I hope you enjoy this awesome conversation with Shawn Johnson https://www.instagram.com/morellasforestband/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qBhDzlWHWe8PyC35ADijn?si=1q821gS2TLWFKhoML...

This episode we welcome the almighty Johnathon Ford (Unwed Sailor, Roadside Monument, ex Pedro the Lion, etc). Jonathan is an extremely influential artist to many, including myselt when I first heard the band Mr. Bishops Fist on the Tooth and Nail Records Helpless Amongst Friends Vol. 1. I got the opportunity later in life to book Unwed Sailor and Native Lights(another band JFord was in at the time), Now I am grateful to call him a friend. Johnathon and I talk about MBF, Fellsway, as well as the...

Chris Keene is an member of the band Emery, Surrogate, Bocce and a former member of the band Number One Gun. On this episode I talk with about Chris growing up and his beginnings in the music industry. We talk about the Number one Gun and Surrogate records, as well as the current Emery Record and his newest project Bocce. Chris is an incredibly gifted songwriter and super talented musician and I am stoked I got to have this conversation! Please add on Instagram @therumorsaretruecast and Facebook...

This latest episode we welcome the Incredible Multi instrumentalist, Producer, Mixer, Mastering Artist TW Walsh. This was an amazing opportunity to speak with an acclaimed musician, who I admire in the music world. TW and I speak about some of the old records and tours he was apart of including PTL, Headphones, Lo Tom and TW's fantastic solo records. Thanks again for tuning in this latest episode! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6hlMfkQFROa3X83ZRhlWjB?si=0v2JdwRMSTSM_U70BguFbQ https://open.spoti...

Josh Brigham is a guitarist from the Charlotte, NC Melodic Hardcore / Rock band Hopesfall. Josh and go back from the early days of the band, meeting up at Cornerstone Festival and Furnace Fest in the early 00's. I've alwayas admired Hopesfall for the penchant for melodic aggressive expansive songs and memorable hooks. Josh and I talk about the history of the band and the records you know and love. It was super cool to let Josh know how much the band has meant to me over the years, and It was ama...

Blake Martin is the guitar shredder in the band A Plea For Purging (Facedown Records). Blake and I go back quite a bit from the times when I booked the band many times in the midwest. This conversation was long overdue, and a cool opportunity to hear Blake's perspective on the band, the records, touring and what he currently has in his life. We also touch on the anticipated Furnace Fest reunion for the band. I hope you enjoy this awesome talk! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT2TnwpsMa8 https://...

Andrew Carey is known as the voice of the Jacksonville Florida Melodic Metalcore band Evergreen Terrace (Eulogy Recordings, Metal Blade, Rise Records). Andrew and I go way back, and this was a cool conversation I hope you enjoy. We talk about The beginning of Andrew's venture into music and the Start of Evergreen Terrace. We also go into each record and Andrew tells stories and details from each of ET's records. Thanks so much for tagging along with this convo. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...