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    The Miserable Failure Podcast

    A career in music, photography and videography is never an easy path to navigate, but it makes for some truly memorable experiences. Join host Michael Crusty as he interviews musicians, photographers, videographers, comedians, and all creatives about their personal journey and pull back the curtain on their successes, struggles, and everything in between.
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    Episodes (73)

    Episode 75 - Aaron Wolff from Solitary Sun

    Episode 75 - Aaron Wolff from Solitary Sun

    Episode 75 features a friend of mine, Aaron Wolff. He is the lead singer and guitarist in Solitary Sun. We talk about his musical project that started nearly 15 years ago... Hosted by Michael Crusty.

    Solitary Sun - The Dirge
    Solitary Sun - Livin' With The Low
    Solitary Sun - Out Of Control
    Solitary Sun - Salvation Song

    See ya next time...

     

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    Episode 74 - Ashleigh Darrach Canadian Radio DJ

    Episode 74 - Ashleigh Darrach Canadian Radio DJ

    For episode 74 I bring you Canadian radio host and DJ for 3 stations across the country Ashleigh Darrach. She can be heard on 100.3 The Bear in Edmonton, CJAY 92 in Calgary and 97.7 HTZ-FM in St Catharine's. A lover of all things music, we chat about our favourite bands and have a few laughs.

     

    The Dirty Nil - Celebration 
    Cleopatrick - Hometown
    Black Label Society - Stillborn
    City & Colour - Sleeping Sickness (Live In Oshawa, On 2024)
    The Dirty Nil - Astro Ever After


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    See ya next time...

    Episode 73 - Krista Shipperbottom from Lutharo

    Episode 73 - Krista Shipperbottom from Lutharo

    Episode 73 features Krista Shipperbottom from Lutharo! 

    A lot has changed for Krista and the band since the last time she was on the podcast. Sit back and listen as we discuss the new album, touring and what the songs mean to Krista.

    Hosted by Michael Crusty.

    Chasing Euphoria is out March 15th 2024 on Atomic Fire Records.

    PLAYLIST:
    Reaper's Call - Lutharo
    Ruthless Bloodline - Lutharo
    Born To Ride - Lutharo
    Time To Rise - Lutharo

    See ya next time!

    Episode 72 - Crusty (Cold Calls Past Guests) Radio Edition

    Episode 72 - Crusty (Cold Calls Past Guests) Radio Edition

    Episode 72 is a fun one! I cold called a bunch of guests of the show from previous episodes and chatted with them a bit. Since it's a Crusty Radio edition I also got them to request a song on the spot! 

    Featuring Scott Middleton, Valerie Knox, Patty O'Lantern, I wanna Party With Bob, Cory Hofing and Daniel Dekay's voice mail...

    Hosted by Michael Crusty

    PLAYLIST:
    Single Mothers - Baby Bird
    MakeWar - Not Today
    Junko Daydream - Everybody Wants
    Cancer Bats - Pneumonia Hawk
    The Jasons - Joes Goes To Hell (2 for 1 Burger Sale)
    Doghouse Rose - Jacob's Sweater
    School Damage - Small Victories
    Iron Reagan - Fuck The Neighbours
    Strike Anywhere - Sunset On 32nd
    Diemonds - Secret

    See ya next time...

     

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    Episode 71 - Andrew Neufeld from Comeback Kid

    Episode 71 - Andrew Neufeld from Comeback Kid

    Episode 71 is the long awaited episode with Andrew, the singer of Comeback Kid. We talk about the current state of the hardcore scene, making music videos with your best friends and so much more! Hosted by Michael Crusty

    Playlist:

    Comeback Kid - Trouble In The Winner's Circle
    Comeback Kid - Should Know Better
    Comeback Kid - Wake The Dead
    Comeback Kid - Crossed
    Comeback Kid - Absolute
    Comeback Kid - Do Yourself A Favour
     

    See ya next time...

     

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    Episode 70 - Trevor Reilly from A Wilhelm Scream

    Episode 70 - Trevor Reilly from A Wilhelm Scream

    On episode 70 of the Miserable Failure Podcast our guest is the legend himself, Trevor Reilly. Trevor is one of the founding members and guitar playing in A Wilhelm Scream from New Bedford, MA. We talk about writing music, his recording studio Anchor End Studio, and all things AWS. Hosted by Michael Crusty. 

    PLAYLIST
    1: Congratulations
    2. The Horse
    3. Swallowed The Sea
    4. Yo Canada
    5. The King is Dead

    See ya next time...

    Episode 69 - Theo Goutzkinakis & Steven Fairweather from Gob

    Episode 69 - Theo Goutzkinakis & Steven Fairweather from Gob

    On this episode I speak with Theo (Gob, Theo & The Thugs) and Steven (Gob, By The Thread) on the phone. Buckle up for this episode because it's our longest to date! 

    Hosted by Michael Crusty

    Playlist:
    Gob - Bad Day
    Gob - What To Do
    Gob - Custer's Last 1 Night Stand
    Gob - Mr. Sandman
    Gob - License From A Cereal Box
    Gob - No Regrets
    Gob - Reign On Your Parade
    Theo And The Thugs - Doesn't Really Matter
    Gob - The Other Way

    Episode 67 - Crusty Radio 2023 Edition

    Episode 67 - Crusty Radio 2023 Edition

    Crusty Radio 2023 hosted by Michael Crusty

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    Playlist:
    Fidlar - West Coast
    A Wilhelm Scream - I Wipe My Ass With Showbiz
    Cancer Bats - Harem of Scorpion
    The Bronx - Shitty Future
    Brutal Youth - Through The Teeth
    Heavy Petter - Romance In Hogtown
    The Real McKenzies - Pour Decisions
    SNFU - Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump
    Turnstile - Real Thing
    Russian Tim And Pavel Bures - Disko Boy
    Mvll Crimes - Arguing With Strangers
    Descendents - Thank You
    iLLscarlett - Still Standing
    Bad Cop Bad Cop - Shattered
    Bad Waitress - That Sedative
    Green Day - Dilemma

    Episode 60 - Crusty Radio Aggressive Edition

    Episode 60 - Crusty Radio Aggressive Edition

    In Episode 60 I dip into some aggressive music that I love and tell you stories about what's been going on with my life. 

    Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada.

    PLAYLIST:
    The Bronx - Peace Pipe
    Billy Talent - Judged
    War On Women - Aqua Tofana
    Comeback Kid - Wake The Dead
    Cancer Bats - Lucifer's Rocking Chair
    Sick Of It All - Road Less Travelled
    Mikey And His Uke - Betrayed (Minor Threat Cover)
    Backtrack - Their Rules
    Sumo Cyco - Go Go Go
    All That Remains - This Calling
    Alexisonfire - Passing Out In America
     

    See ya next time...

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    Episode 59 - Charles Peterson, Legendary Grunge Photographer

    Episode 59 - Charles Peterson, Legendary Grunge Photographer

    On episode 59 of the Miserable Failure Podcast I finally got to cross off someone on my bucket list that I have admired for 30 years. Charles Peterson is the legendary grunge photographer that is responsible for some of the most iconic music photos ever taken. His resume includes Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Mudhoney, Melvins and so much more. He is the reason I starting learning photography so many years ago. Sit back, turn the volume up and and listen as I pick Charles brain and try to contain my glee.

    Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada.

    Music by Melvins, Mudhoney and Nirvana.

    See you next time...

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    Episode 56 - Dave McClain from Sacred Reich & ex-Machine Head

    Episode 56 - Dave McClain from Sacred Reich & ex-Machine Head

    Year 2 of the Miserable Failure Podcast starts here!

    Episode 56 features the drummer from two very legendary bands. Yes, of course I am  talking about Dave McClain. He was in Sacred Reich in the early 90's, then he played in Machine for 20+ years before rejoining Sacred Reich in 2019! 

    Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada.

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    Episode 55 - Justin Benlolo from BRKN LOVE and 2021 Wrap Up

    Episode 55 - Justin Benlolo from BRKN LOVE and 2021 Wrap Up

    Episode 55... Holy moly, we made 55 episodes in 2021? That's insane... On this episode I chat with Justin Benlolo from BRKN Love and I wrap up the year with some music that was released in 2021. It includes The Dirty Nil, Every Time I Die, Turnstile and more...

     

    Technical Production by Steve Rizun in Toronto, Canada at Drive Studios.

     

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    See ya next time...