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    Wish me a happy birthday and listen to the latest podcast for inside first hand accounts from our last 5 MxPx shows from When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas to our travel schedule on the Indonesian Tour 2023 in Bali, Jakarta and Makassar. Come along for the logisitics. 

    We cap it off with a self-reflection on if I am a good or a bad songwriter. Let’s Listen!

    Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now!

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    SEE MXPX LIVE

    12/30/2023 Seattle, WA at the Showbox with Diesel Boy! SOLD OUT!

    1/6/2024 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium w/ Less Than Jake, RelientK + Smoking Popes

    MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024

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    The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist

    MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition 

    I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!

    MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS

    If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple.

    Support what I do at MXPX.com 

    Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

    Recent Episodes from The Mike Herrera Podcast

    #500: Halfway to 1k

    #500: Halfway to 1k

    Who knows if we'll ever make it to 1000 but that's not really the point. Thanks for joining our podcast adventure!

    In our 500th episode, Producer Bob McKnight and I chat about the podcast and my lifelong connection with living the creative/band life. We reminisce about the past, sharing favorite MxPx memories and memories of growing up and having new experiences. We dive into insights, silliness, and behind-the-scenes stories about the music business, planning, creativity and more.

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    Listen or watch "Linoleum" here

    Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now!

    SEE MXPX LIVE

    MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024

    1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT!

    2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT!

    2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT!

    3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

    3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues

    3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ 

    Sum 41, The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee

    4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT!

    4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT

    6/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX for Last Shows

    10/- San Pedro, CA - with NOFX for Last Shows

    Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast)

    1-360-830-6660 (US number)

    TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996

    MUSIC

    -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge

    The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist

    MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition 

    I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!

    MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS

    If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple.

    Support what I do at MXPX.com 

    Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

    #499 March Madness Music Monday

    #499 March Madness Music Monday

    Music Monday Playlist:

    1 DeadHeat - Fat Wreck

    2 Ninjas With Syringes - Black Magic

    3 Memory Lane - Scars of Love

    4 Final Round - Shooting Stars

    5 The Magnadoors - Underground Heroes

    6 Homesick - Kings of the Wild Things

    7 WinterHaven - Agoraphobia

    8 The Mid-Lows - Bike @ Nite

    9 The Jack Knives - Ghost Radio

    10 Bronnie - Rabbit Hole

    11 Agent 51- Mystifying 

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    Listen or watch "Linoleum" here

    Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now!

    SEE MXPX LIVE

    MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024

    1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT!

    2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT!

    2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT!

    3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

    3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues

    3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ 

    Sum 41, The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee

    4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT!

    4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT

     

    Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast)

    1-360-830-6660 (US number)

    TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996

    MUSIC

    -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge

    The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist

    MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition 

    I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!

    MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS

    If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple.

    Support what I do at MXPX.com 

    Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

    #498 Happy For You

    #498 Happy For You

    Get ready for a week filled with joy and connection as we dive into the world of your voice messages. Share your experiences, anecdotes, and ideas about MxPx or anything by leaving a message at 1-360-830-6660

    Listen or watch "Linoleum" here

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    Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now!

    SEE MXPX LIVE

    MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024

    1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT!

    2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT!

    2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT!

    3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

    3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues

    3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ 

    Sum 41, The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee

    4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT!

    4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT

     

    Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast)

    1-360-830-6660 (US number)

    TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996

    MUSIC

    -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge

    The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist

    MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition 

    I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!

    MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS

    If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple.

    Support what I do at MXPX.com 

    Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

    #497 Chad Sheppard - Offbeat Horror

    #497 Chad Sheppard - Offbeat Horror

    Murderbilia dealer Chad Sheppard joins the podcast to talk to us about how he and his wife got into the business of selling human body parts and artifacts from serial killers.

    Follow Chad and Offbeat Horror online

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    Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now!

    SEE MXPX LIVE

    MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024

    1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT!

    2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT!

    2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT!

    3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

    3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues

    3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ 

    Sum 41, The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee

    4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT!

    4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT

     

    Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast)

    1-360-830-6660 (US number)

    TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996

    MUSIC

    -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge

    The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist

    MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition 

    I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!

    MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS

    If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple.

    Support what I do at MXPX.com 

    Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

    #496 RAW ENERGY

    #496 RAW ENERGY

    #496 Raw Energy

     

    The Energy is up this week! Way up with your voicemails.

    Thanks to everyone that we saw at the shows over the weekend. MxPx and the Ataris played New York and Philadelphia. Both shows were sold out.. New York went clean then night of the show. We all had a blast! See some of you in Atlanta and Orlando next month. Let’s Go!

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    Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now!

    SEE MXPX LIVE

    MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024

    1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT!

    2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT!

    2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT!

    3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

    3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues

    4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT!

    4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT!

    Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast)

    1-360-830-6660 (US number)

    TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996

    MUSIC

    -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge

    The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist

    MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition 

    I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!

    MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS

    If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple.

    Support what I do at MXPX.com 

    Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

    #495 Big Music Monday

    #495 Big Music Monday

    Our biggest Music Monday to date. Let’s go!

     

    To submit your song for a future Music Monday:

    join the Mike Herrera Podcast Group on Facebook

    and post on the wall with a YouTube Link to your song or video.

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/443205333108573

     

    This week- 

    KNVS - Home

    Ford The River - Worst Case Ontario

    I Like Snaps - Dead Demon

    By Default - It’s in the Blood

    The Backsteps - Peyote

    Project Revise - Take the World

    elowel - Let’s Not Split Hairs Here

    Middle-Out  - Ballerinas

    Sixteen Scandals - Nothing to C Here

    Bitter Row - Broken Ones

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    Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now!

    SEE MXPX LIVE

    MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024

    1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT!

    2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall

    2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT!

    3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

    3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues

    4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT!

    4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT!

    Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast)

    1-360-830-6660 (US number)

    TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996

    MUSIC

    -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge

    The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist

    MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition 

    I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!

    MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS

    If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple.

    Support what I do at MXPX.com 

    Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

    #494 Singing Seer

    #494 Singing Seer

    Learn something from the Singing Seer this week on the podcast.

    Finding fresh ideas

    Business tactics

    The war inside my mind

    Little Lizo in Training

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    Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now!

    SEE MXPX LIVE

    MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024

    1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT!

    2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall

    2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT!

    3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

    3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues

    4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT!

    4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT!

    Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast)

    1-360-830-6660 (US number)

    TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996

    MUSIC

    -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge

    The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist

    MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition 

    I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!

    MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS

    If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple.

    Support what I do at MXPX.com 

    Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

    #493 The Dingees with Peg and Bean

    #493 The Dingees with Peg and Bean

    Peg leg and Bean of the punk/ska/reggae band The Dingees join us from Hawaii.

    We talk about the new Dingees E.P. Dropseeds

    The Lahaina, Maui fire of August 2023 and Bean evacuating from the burning town.

    Hawaii after the fires.

    Making independant music on a budget and more.

    THE DINGEES BANDCAMP

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    Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now!

    SEE MXPX LIVE

    MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024

    1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT!

    2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall

    2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT!

    3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

    3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues

    4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT!

    4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT!

    Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast)

    1-360-830-6660 (US number)

    TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996

    MUSIC

    -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge

    The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist

    MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition 

    I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!

    MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS

    If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple.

    Support what I do at MXPX.com 

    Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

    #492 Placebo FX

    #492 Placebo FX

    The Pacebo Effect. Is it real? Find out in this episode. 

    Also, Music and who you are as a person

    Helping others with MxPx.

    NYC hotspots.

    Good coffee.

    MxPx stage talk.

    Share this with a friend. Thank you!

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    Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now!

    SEE MXPX LIVE

    MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024

    1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT!

    2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall

    2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT!

    3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

    3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues

    4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT!

    4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT!

    Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast)

    1-360-830-6660 (US number)

    TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996

    MUSIC

    -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge

    The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist

    MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition 

    I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!

    MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS

    If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple.

    Support what I do at MXPX.com 

    Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

    #491 Twenty 24 Livin

    #491 Twenty 24 Livin

    Starting the year off right with a SOLD OUT show in Los Angeles, CA at the Hollywood Palladium. Thank you to each of you that came out or even tried to come out. This show was a huge success in so many ways. Great to see our friends, family and our MxPx family. Thank you.

    Your Voicemails including songwriting, inspiration, no throwbacks, finding meaning in Find A Way Home and more!

    Thanks for smashing that like and share button!

    MxPx live photo by Matty Vogel

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    Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now!

    SEE MXPX LIVE

    MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024

    2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall

    2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT!

    3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

    3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues

    4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT!

    4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT!

    Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast)

    1-360-830-6660 (US number)

    TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996

    MUSIC

    -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge

    The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist

    MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition 

    I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!

    MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS

    If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple.

    Support what I do at MXPX.com 

    Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow