The Hesh Files
The Hesh Files is an exploration into all of the strange and unusual happenings out on the road. This Hesher interviews musicians from all over to hear their strangest tales from tour.
S1 E8 · Thu, April 10, 2025
Case 8: Schuylar Croom of He Is Legend
Spring is in the air and we’re heading out east to a mysterious land called “The Triangle.” Join the song and dance man himself, Schuylar Croom, and me as we take a trip down memory lane and talk the 20th anniversary of the seminal album I Am Hollywood. We’ll also spend some time talking the “mental mind-fuck” that Covid was, as well as the lost art of holding a record in your hand and the tangibility of media. You can find Schuylar on IG @crucialdude You can listen to and follow He is Legend on IG at @heislegendnc
S1 E7 · Fri, March 14, 2025
Case 7: Tobin Bawinkle of Flatfoot 56
Happy St. Paddy’s Day from The Hesh Files ! In this episode, we're raising a glass to the punk rock spirit of Flatfoot 56's vocalist, Tobin Bawinkle. Join us as we dive into some of the band's tour tales, covering unforgettable moments from Atlanta to Tokyo and celebrating the heart and soul of Celtic punk. This conversation is the perfect soundtrack to your St. Paddy's celebrations, so grab your pint and tune in for a hearty dose of Irish pride and stories you won’t believe! You can find Tobin on IG @six_foot_ten You can listen to and watch Flatfoot 56 on IG and YouTube @flatfoot56
S1 E6 · Fri, February 14, 2025
Case 6: Sonny Tremblay of Blessed By A Broken Heart // Burn Halo // Blind Witness
Are you feeling lonely this Valentine's Day? Perhaps you're suffering from a broken heart? Well join Sonny and me as we put the pedal to the metal and travel back in time to 2012 to recall one of the most flawed (yet fun) farewell tours to disgrace this country. From Montreal to Sacramento to Kandahar to Thailand, find out what happens when one drummer goes on a globetrotting journey to seek discomfort - and the *miracles* that follow. You'll find out who kidnapped Batman in Alabama, how to sleep undisturbed in a Wal-Mart, and the only reasonably responsible way to mend a broken heart. You can find, and hire, Sonny on IG @sonny_tremblay You can watch his videos on YouTube @sonnyondrums
S1 E5 · Thu, January 30, 2025
Case 5: Brett Duewel of Eazy Dub // Claire Wright
Happy New Year from The Hesh Files and Eazy Dub! Join Brett and me as we roll one up for California and talk about the childhood dream of playing Cali Roots. sharing the bill with HR of Bad Brains, discover the best beach on the west coast, and talk the zen of Fela Kuti. You can find Brett on IG @biggiebrett And you can listen to Eazy Dub on IG @eazydubmusic and wherever you stream music.
S1 E4 · Tue, November 26, 2024
CASE 4: REMMINGTON OF ALANIS MORISSETTE // L7 // THE VENOMOUS PINKS
ISN'T IT IRONIC THAT YOU'VE GOT ALL OF THIS TIME OFF FOR THE HOLIDAYS, BUT YOU'RE STRESSED OUT ABOUT TRAVELING AND SEEING THE FAMILY? WELL, IF THAT'S THE CASE, COME HANG OUT WITH REM AND ME AS WE TALK ABOUT THE DOGMA OF TOURING WITH "GOD", UNCOVER THE TRUE MYSTERY OF "THE THING", AND FIND OUT WHY TACO BELL IS THE TRUE UNSUNG HERO OF VEGANISM FOR TOURING BANDS. YOU OUGHTA KNOW BY NOW THAT REM IS THE BEST GUITAR TECH THIS SIDE OF THE MISSISSIPPI AND SHE'S READY AND WILLING FOR ALL OF YOUR TECH AND SETUP NEEDS. YOU CAN FIND, AND HIRE, REM ON IG @RMMNGTN
S1 E4 · Tue, November 26, 2024
Case 4: Remmington of Alanis Morissette // L7 // The Venomous Pinks
Isn’t it ironic that you’ve got all of this time off for the holidays, but you’re stressed out about traveling and seeing the family? Well, if that’s the case, come hang out with Rem and me as we talk about the dogma of touring with “God”, uncover the true mystery of “The Thing”, and find out why Taco Bell is the true unsung hero of veganism for touring bands. You oughta know by now that Rem is the best guitar tech this side of the Mississippi and she’s ready and willing for all of your tech and setup needs. You can find, and hire, Rem on IG @rmmngtn
S1 E3 · Thu, October 31, 2024
Case 3: Spooky Von Amduat of Spellgrinder
Happy Hesh-O-Ween from Spooky Von Amduat and me! Light some candles, pour a glass of your favorite beverage, and put the kids to bed because this episode is one dangerous ride through Rib Fest and beyond. You can find and listen to Spooky on IG @spellgrinder You can watch their videos on YouTube @spellgrinder666 Listen responsibly.
S1 E3 · Thu, October 31, 2024
CASE 3: SPOOKY VON AMDUAT OF SPELLGRINDER
HAPPY HESH-O-WEEN FROM SPOOKY VON AMDUAT AND ME! LIGHT SOME CANDLES, POUR A GLASS OF YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE, AND PUT THE KIDS TO BED BECAUSE THIS EPISODE IS ONE DANGEROUS RIDE THROUGH RIB FEST AND BEYOND. YOU CAN FIND AND LISTEN TO SPOOKY VON AMDUAT ON IG @SPELLGRINDER YOU CAN WATCH THEIR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE @SPELLGRINDER666 LISTEN RESPONSIBLY.
S1 E2 · Fri, September 06, 2024
Case 2: Todd Smailes of Suburban Life // Big in Japan
Come along with Todd Smailes (Suburban Life // Big in Japan) and me as we talk about touring in the early 2000’s, the post-apocalyptic Prada storefront, and how unbelievably long it takes to drive through Texas. Huge thanks to Todd for doing all of The Hesh Files’ artwork! You can find Todd on IG @tawdball, @toddballdesigns You can listen to him @suburbanlifemusic
S1 E1 · Tue, August 27, 2024
Case 1: Aaron Williams of Noi!se // Hilltop Rats
Get in the van for the maiden voyage of The Hesh Files as Aaron Williams (Noi!se // Hilltop Rats) and I unlock a core memory and talk about crashing with felons. And just be thankful you can’t smell this episode. Massive gratitude to Aaron for being my number one forever. You can find Aaron on IG @nastyunclemarkdffd You can listen to him @hilltoprats
Trailer · Fri, August 02, 2024
Get in the van, we're goin' heshin'
Dust off your hi-tops, throw on your backpack, and get in the van! We're off to find the strangest and most unusual tales from tour - straight from the mouths of the musicians themselves. Strap in, because we're gonna get weird.
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