The Mike Herrera Podcast
Hosted by Mike Herrera. Featuring a variety of personalities ranging from musicians, entrepreneurs & comedians. Launched on iTunes in February 2013 and was quick to make it onto iTunes "New & Noteworthy" featured podcasts chart.. Follow on Twitter @MikeHerreraTD @MikeHerreraPod & Instagram: @mikeherreraTD and @MikeHerreraPodcast www.mxpx.com
Episodes
May the 4th be with you. Brand new episode 608. Got into Star Wars this week - the original trilogy versus the prequels. Four, five, six are the movies I grew up on. That's the trilogy, will die on that hill. Tried to explain what an Ewok was to my kid the other day. Best I could do was little baby bear with a blaster. Pretty proud of that one. Plus a Bob Dylan show at the KeyArena that made me rethink changing up melodies live, an...
This week I'm flying solo on the pod with show announcements and a round of your voicemails.
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Tour news includes a solo acoustic set at the World Cup fan zone in downtown Bremerton on Friday, June 12 (free as far as I know), all the MxPx Warped Tour dates, and a show coming up at ...
Mike just got back from Denver and he's not done with your voicemails. Episode 606 wraps up the meet-and-greet conversation from Episode 604 with fan stories that span 1995 to today, plus cover song what-ifs, Screeching Weasel split ideas, show intros, and turning 40.
Fresh off the Mission Ballroom in Denver with MxPx, Goldfinger, Zebrahead, and Homegrown, Mike opens with upcoming Warped ...
Episode 605 opens with Mike addressing the wave of community response to last week's meet and greet voicemail, making clear this isn't a pile-on. It's a conversation.
This week: Mike opens with a direct message to Michael, apologizing for how big the story blew up and inviting him to come on the podcast. Then: voicemail after voicemail from fans who were at the Charlotte show, The NorVa, ...
Solo episode. One very critical voicemail, one very fun one, and one about books. Plus: East Coast tour is done, Denver is next, and new MxPx album is getting close. This week: The Find a Way Home Tour with The Ataris wraps up after DC, Norfolk, Charlotte, and Charleston. Mike recaps all four shows and explains why Charlotte might have been the best of the run. Then Michael from the Charlotte meet and greet calls in with a detailed...
603 Starved Naked Cold and Wet
Free Form Fun
This week: Joe from St. Pete calls in about the Seahawks Super Bowl win (Mike is absolutely not over it), shouts out Clint Gresham, and recaps the Jannus Live show with Goldfinger, Zebrahead, Unwritten Law, and sullvn. Dave from Omaha asks about the new Yellowcard album and Mike gives a real, honest take. A mystery caller accidentally tries to si...
The Business of Living
Diving deeper into how things get done and more.
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UPCOMING MxPx SHOWS:
Mar 27 -- 9:3...
Ep 601. Rev on The Drowns
We talked about obsession, debt, making art for yourself, and the new Drowns album recorded with Bill Stevenson at The Blasting Room. Also: Zach Blair shreds on a track, Matt Hensley plays accordion, and Rev asks me why Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo is the AC/DC of punk rock.
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#600 Yuri Ruley
on Drumming and more.
Fixing our Hospitality Rider
Van's Warped Tour stories
Yuri's Pre and mid show mindset
Early days of MxPx and going a band
New MxPx Album
Merch: mxpx.com
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MAR with The Ata...
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.
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 serv...
Ep 598: The Ever Passing Process
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.
State of my world...
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, Slow...
QUESTIONS
How hard do I sing live?
MxPx and Goldfinger shows
New and Old fans are the best
Is AI drinking all our water?
The Solo Acoustic era
This week from the Mike Herrera Podcast Facebook Group and your voicemails.
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MAR with The Atari...
596 Tips for New (& not so new) Bands
Real advice for those starting a new band, Naming some names, Sports talk, Recipe for Success, Songwriting, Band Updates
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MAR with The Ataris
-Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club
-Friday Marc...
Music Monday Bowl
1. First Natural – Walking Several Miles
2. Belgravia DieNasty – New Track
Submitted by Brock Jeffries
3. The Disorderlies – Get Up
(Track starts around 0:40)
4. Your Honor – Re...
Huge Weekend complete!
Tapping into the greatness of the MXPX community
Bootlegs?
Seattle Sports, professional sports, legendary trades and how it relates to band members coming and going.
Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660
MARCH with The Ataris
-Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club
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!
Switching from playin...
This week -The Hiester - What would you want if it could be anything? I may have gotten this all wrong!
-Connecting with people through your favorite bands and songs
-My first bass - Peavy T-40 from Charleston Pawn for $175 USD. My mom paid for half.
Stranger Things Finale Talk and more
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MXPX is coming! 2026
<...591 Punk Rock Logistics This week -
Seattle Sports and the Seahawks are the #1 seed Division Champs!
Logistics - A little peak into how we make shows happen from city to city
And more… Stack those memories.
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2026
JAN with The Suicide Machines
A double year in review by Stiggs McQueen.
-Holidays, Shows and the upcoming new year.
-Cover songs, permissions and more!
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.
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2026
JAN with...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidaze!
This week!
-Favorite Christmas songs
-Concert ticketing and service fees
-Talkin' Tattoos
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2026
JAN with The Suicide Machines
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