Blog — Taker Wide Podcast

Aug 19
Aug 19 Episode 283-Alex Cartier (Hashed Out)

Alex is the vocalist for Montreal’s Hashed Out. We talk about their return, their absence, recording Cosmic Pessimism, and writing.

Aug 12
Aug 12 Episode 282-NJ Borreta (Hammerhands)

Steve Vargas

NJ is a Brampton based musician who plays with Hammerhands. We speak on their new record ‘Model Citizen’, priorities, and trusting your band.

Aug 5
Aug 5 Episode 281-Kyle Wappler (Hopefest 2019)

Steve Vargas

Kyle is a veteran promoter in the Tri Cities area and we get into the second iteration of Hopefest, running a festival, and vandalized posters.

Jul 29
Jul 29 Episode 280-Brian Sepanzyk (Waingro)

Steve Vargas

Brian is the vocalist/guitarist for Vancouver’s Waingro. We talk about their upcoming new album III, 80’s beer commercials, and cool older brothers.

Jul 23
Jul 23 Episode 279-Kayley Bomben (Haxan)

Steve Vargas

Kayley is the lead vocalist for Toronto’s Haxan. We talk about their upcoming new record Aradia, gnarly productions, and drink ticket etiquette.

Jul 15
Jul 15 Episode 278-Derek Prince-Cox (The Wok Show) & Scott Rebelo (Pink Lemonade Records)

Steve Vargas

Derek is the host of The Wok Show out of Guelph and Scott is a Cambridge based musician who plays with Frank Dux and is one half of Pink Lemonade Records. This episode was recorded March 10 at the Punk Rock Flea Market in Guelph. We talk about missing ribs, records labels, and being dads.

Jul 8
Jul 8 Episode 277-Jukka Mattila (Throat)

Steve Vargas

Jukka is the vocalist/guitarist for Finland's Throat. We talk about their 10 year anniversary, touring the US, and growing up in Finland.

Jul 1
Jul 1 Episode 276-Tony Jacome (Shallow North Dakota/Crux of Aux)

Steve Vargas

Tony is the drummer/vocalist for Hamilton’s Shallow North Dakota and drummer of Crux of Aux. We get into absences, Mob Wheel, and dad talk.

Jun 24
Jun 24 Episode 275-Kyle Marchand (Cellos)

Steve Vargas

Kyle is the guitarist/vocalist for Windsor’s Cellos. We talk about their new split with Not Of, early history and younger selves.

Jun 17
Jun 17 Episode 274-Gareth Thomas (USA Nails)

Steve Vargas

Gareth is the guitarist for London UK’s USA Nails. We talk about their new record Life Cinema, car accidents, and intuition.

Jun 10
Jun 10 Episode 273-Michael Williams (Quiet Lions)

Steve Vargas

Michael is a singer/songwriter who plays with Quiet Lions from Brighton, UK. We have a great chat about their new album, strength/weakness, work/life, and growing as an artist.

Jun 3
Jun 3 Episode 272-Andrew Nolan (Intensive Care, Wolfagram)

Steve Vargas

Andrew is 1/2 of Intensive Care and produces beats under the name Wolfagram. Some might know of him from his time spent in The Endless Blockade. We chat about ham radio, live performances, and old squats.

May 27
May 27 Episode 271-John Judkins (Rwake, Scott Kelly, and Laser Flames on the Great Big News)

Steve Vargas

John is a Nashville based musician who plays with Rwake, Scott Kelly, and Laser Flames on the Great Big News. We chat about scary gigs, inspirational pull and Little Rock.

May 20
May 20 Episode 270-Scott Miller & Andrew Martin (Frig Dancer)

Steve Vargas

Scott and Andrew play in Frig Dancer from Quispamsis, NB. We talk about their new record, missing the bus, and Marty’s Wallet.

May 13
May 13 Episode 269-Stephen Schwegler (Pyrrhon)

Steve Vargas

Steve is the drummer for New York’s Pyrrhon. We talk about AOL, trusting yourself, and Witte.

May 6
May 6 Episode 268-Adam Edwards (Lost in the Riots)

Steve Vargas

Adam is a London, UK based musician and recording engineer who plays with Lost in the Riots and runs Lonely Voyage. We meet and chat about their new record Bonds, self serving art, and overcoming obstacles.

Apr 29
Apr 29 Episode 267-Dan Allen (Indian Handcrafts)

Steve Vargas

Dan is the guitarist/vocalist for Barrie’s Indian Handcrafts. We chat about Kiss, the history of the band, and playing huge shows.

Apr 22
Apr 22 Episode 266-Luke Rauch (Druids/Modern Life is War) wsg Sean Arsenian (The Great Sabatini)

Steve Vargas

Luke is the guitarist/vocalist for Iowa's Druids. We catch up and talk about their new record "Monument", weird Michigan shows, and upcoming plans.

Apr 15
Apr 15 Episode 265-Mike Olender (River Black/Burnt by the Sun)

Steve Vargas

Mike is the singer for River Black and For The Love Of but most probably know of him from Burnt by the Sun. We chat about the making of the debut River Black record, fatherhood, and anvils.

Apr 8
Apr 8 Episode 264-Eric Burnet (Samskaras/Derelict)

Steve Vargas

Eric is a Hamilton based musician who writes and performs with Samskaras and Unburnt. We talk about anger, self control, Northern Ontario shows and their last EP Lithification.