The Mike Herrera Podcast
Mike Herrera sits down with a new guest every week, discussing everything from music to careers to news. It's always something new. Follow online everywhere at @mikeherreraTD
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599 State of the Music Monday
<p >It's a full Music Monday episode. Submissions came in from all over — Spokane, Quebec City, Toronto, Arizona, Japan, and more. Each Artist gets a listen and a real reaction.</p> <p > </p> <p >Before the music, Mike explains the new submission process: post your music in the comments of the pinned Music Monday post in the Mike Herrera Podcast Facebook group. He also goes on a tangent about subscription services, TiVo, and the lost art of owning things — sparked by his kids discovering Tropic Thunder.</p> <p >Bands featured: The Pink Socks (Spokane, WA), XXsmiile (Quebec City), Suit Yourself, Surre...
598 The Ever Passing Process
<p >Ep 598: The Ever Passing Process</p> <p > </p> <p >Also: Rich from Northeast Washington shows off his new Sterling by Music Man signature bass, and Mike floats Rich's idea of custom MxPx picks in the store.</p> <p >State of my world... </p> <p >Then JP from Michigan asks about the difference between recording with Steve Kravac and Jerry Finn. Mike breaks down the making of Life in General, Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo, and The Ever Passing Moment, from late-night sessions at Robert Lang Studios to the Chick Magnet last-take story at Westbeach Recorders in Hollywood. Pl...
597 QUESTIONS on Singing, AI and the solo acoustic private show era
<p >QUESTIONS</p> <p >How hard do I sing live?</p> <p >MxPx and Goldfinger shows</p> <p >New and Old fans are the best</p> <p >Is AI drinking all our water?</p> <p >The Solo Acoustic era</p> <p >This week from the Mike Herrera Podcast Facebook Group and your voicemails. </p> <p >Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660</p> <p >MXPX is coming!</p> <p >MAR with The Ataris</p> <p >-Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club</p> <p >-Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva</p> <p >-Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The...
596 Tips for New (& not so new) Bands
<p >596 Tips for New (& not so new) Bands</p> <p >Real advice for those starting a new band, Naming some names, Sports talk, Recipe for Success, Songwriting, Band Updates</p> <p > </p> <p >Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660</p> <p >MXPX is coming!</p> <p >MAR with The Ataris</p> <p >-Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club</p> <p >-Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva</p> <p >-Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore</p> <p >-Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall</p> <p >APRIL</p> <p >Saturday April 11 - Denver, CO a...
595 Music Monday Bowl
<p >Music Monday Bowl</p> <p >1. First Natural – Walking Several Miles</p> <p >Listen on YouTube</p> <p > </p> <p >2. Belgravia DieNasty – New Track</p> <p >Submitted by Brock Jeffries</p> <p >Watch on YouTube</p> <p > </p> <p >3. The Disorderlies – Get Up</p> <p >(Track starts around 0:40)</p> <p >Watch on YouTube</p> <p > </p> <p >4. Your Honor – Red Dress</p> <p >(Chorus hits around 1:20)</p> <p >Watch on YouTube</p> <p > </p> <p >5. NiTEWAKE – New Single</p> <p >Featuring Nick White (founding bassist of Attack Attack!)</p> <p >Watch on YouTube</p> <p > </p> <p >6. Matchbook Romance – Something Worse Than The Ni...
594 Legendary Replacements
<p >Huge Weekend complete!</p> <p >Tapping into the greatness of the MXPX community</p> <p >Bootlegs?</p> <p >Seattle Sports, professional sports, legendary trades and how it relates to band members coming and going.</p> <p >Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660</p> <p >MXPX is coming!</p> <p >MARCH with The Ataris</p> <p >-Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club</p> <p >-Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva</p> <p >-Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore</p> <p >-Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall</p> <p >APRIL</p> <p >Sat...
All About That Bass #593
<p >My first bass was Peavey T-40 and my latest bass guitar is the Orange Creamsicle. The Mike Herrera Artist Series StingRay is instantly recognizable — a bass shaped by decades on the road with MxPx. Mike Herrera brings his signature style to the classic StingRay with passive electronics, simplified controls, a color-matched headstock, and a custom Pokinatcha pickguard. Available now!</p> <p >Switching from playing with my fingers to a flat pick revealed!</p> <p >MxPx shows coming up</p> <p >MXPX vs. Tumbledown Album Prep. - A Comparison.</p> <p >Did we make it? Was there a time where we...
592 Anesthesia Amnesia
<p >This week -The Hiester - What would you want if it could be anything? I may have gotten this all wrong!</p> <p >-Connecting with people through your favorite bands and songs</p> <p >-My first bass - Peavy T-40 from Charleston Pawn for $175 USD. My mom paid for half.</p> <p >Stranger Things Finale Talk and more</p> <p >Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660</p> <p >MXPX is coming! 2026</p> <p >JAN with The Ataris</p> <p >-Friday January 23 - Santa Cruz, CA at the Catalyst</p> <p >-Saturday January 24 - San Francisco,CA at the Fi...
591 Punk Rock Logistics
<p >591 Punk Rock Logistics This week -</p> <p >Seattle Sports and the Seahawks are the #1 seed Division Champs!</p> <p >Logistics - A little peak into how we make shows happen from city to city</p> <p >And more… Stack those memories.</p> <p >Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660</p> <p >MXPX is coming!</p> <p >2026</p> <p >JAN with The Suicide Machines</p> <p >-Friday January 9 - Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom</p> <p >-Saturday January 10 - Seattle, WA at the Showbox SOLD OUT!!!!!</p> <p >-Friday January 23 - Santa Cruz, CA at the Catalyst</p> <p >-Sa...
590 Freakish Thumb
<p >A double year in review by Stiggs McQueen.</p> <p >-Holidays, Shows and the upcoming new year.</p> <p >-Cover songs, permissions and more!</p> <p >Correction- I said the thumb photo was from the let it happen artwork but it was from the 10 years and running back side artwork.</p> <p >Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660</p> <p >MXPX is coming!</p> <p >2026</p> <p >JAN with The Suicide Machines</p> <p >-Friday January 9 - Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom</p> <p >-Saturday January 10 - Seattle, WA at the Showbox SOLD OUT!!!!!</p> <p >-Friday January 23 - S...
