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Stereo Therapy

Lisa Kaczmarek

This Podcast shows the importance of music and mental health and how music is therapeutic to us all.

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#184
Thursday · 43 min
EP 184: Tom May/ The Menzingers
Today on the show, I had the honor of being joined by Tom May of The Menzingers! Tom and I chat about what the "16 year old Tom" would think of all The Menzingers have accomplished, how as a musician Tom is able to stay in the present, Why The Menzingers' latest record "Everything I Ever Saw" had to be created in Philly and so much more. A very special THANK YOU to Epitaph Records for this incredible opportunity that was truly a dream come true for me. This band means the world to me and I put so much care into this chat. ---------------------------------------Find The Menzingers:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themenzingersall other links: https://linktr.ee/themenzingersEpitaph Records: https://www.epitaph.com---------------------------------------------Find Stereo Therapy :Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapy Website: https://www.stereotherapypod.comTheme song by Walwin!Episode Photo by : Erika Jane Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikajanephoto
October 7 · 58 min
EP 183: GAMETIME
Today on the show, I was joined by Kyle Devlin of Gametime! I always love when I can really resonate with the conversation and with Kyle I could resonate with the idea of walking away from something you love and then picking up where you left off. Kyle and I chat about first falling in love with music, what it means to be creative as an adult, Gametime's new Record" The Fresh Start Effect" and so much more.-----------------------------------Find GAMETIME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gametime_kcall other links via link tree: https://linktr.ee/gametime_kc--------------------------------------Find Stereo Therapy :Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapy Website: https://www.stereotherapypod.comTheme Song by Walwin!
#182
October 1 · 38 min
EP 182: Save Us
Today on the show, Lisa was joined by Miguel and Chris of Save Us. Miguel and Chris share how music allows them the space to process emotions, how the creation of the band saved them when they needed it the most, what we sacrifice for our dreams, their debut full length " Death To Something" dropping 10/16 and so much more.-------------------------------------Find Save Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saveus.bandAll Other links: https://linktr.ee/save.us--------------------------------Find Stereo Therapy:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapy Website: https://www.stereotherapypod.com Theme song by Walwin!
#181
September 21 · 54 min
EP 181: Sleep In
Today on the show, I was joined by Tom and Neale of Sleep In! we chat about why the Philadelphia/New Jersey has something in the water, their upcoming LP "Tangled In The Vines", how creating music provides an outlet, how music is a catharsis, playing this year's FEST and so much more.----------------------------------------------Find Sleep In:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepinbandSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7k5pDjVawZrHGmRPPR29vO?si=EqfTOweuQy-GDTClSzkPngApple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sleep-in/398891880All Other links: https://www.taplink.cc/sleepinband---------------------------------------Find Stereo Therapy:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapy Website: https://www.stereotherapypod.com
September 16 · 1 hr 17 min
EP 180: Cinema Stare
Today on the show, I was joined by Quinn of Cinema Stare! We chat about how Avril Lavigne played a role early on In Quinn's life and inspiring a love for music, how music has been that space for Quinn to express themselves, the misogyny in the music industry and what we can do to improve the industry as a whole, their latest EP " Stink E.P" and so much more .-------------------------Find Cinema Stare:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemastareAll other links: https://linktr.ee/cinemastare----------------Find Stereo Therapy :Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapyWebsite: https://www.stereotherapypod.comTheme song by Walwin!
September 8 · 42 min
EP 179: Travis Shettel ( Piebald)
Today on the show, I was joined by Travis Shettel of Piebald! We chat about the first memory of Travis falling in love with music, why the electric guitar called Travis's name more than anything else, adapting to the current calls for social media use with the band, navigating the current state of our world, the latest release "Tales For The Rages" and how music allows Travis that space to foster community. --------------------------- Find Piebald:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piebald Linktree for all other links: https://www.linktr.ee/piebald Iodine Recordings: https://www.instagram.com/iodinerecordings------------------- Find Stereo Therapy : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapy Website: https://www.stereotherapypod.com ---------------------------------------Theme Song by Walwin!
September 1 · 46 min
EP 178: Gemm
Today on the show, I was joined by Peter Caswell of Gemm! We chat about the early days of falling in love music, how Peter views failure and overcomes it, Gemm's new Record "Trauma Bonding", getting the chance to open up for bands like Soul Blind and Fiddlehead and what those moments meant to Peter and Gemm, how music helps Peter process emotions and so much more. -------------------------------Find Gemm:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gemmrockazall other links/spotify/apple: https://linktr.ee/gemmrockaz--------------------------------------------Find Stereo Therapy :Instagram: https://www.instagam.com/stereo.therapy Website: https://www.stereotherapypod.com ---------------------------------------Theme song by Walwin!
#177
August 25 · 41 min
EP 177: Jake Luhrs/ August Burns Red
Today on the show, I was joined by Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red! Jake and I discuss his first memory of falling in love with music, a defining moment with Strike Anywhere, how music brings catharsis, August Burns Red's new Record "Season Of Surrender" , Why Jake chooses to be vulnerable in the music and so much more.-------------------------------------------Find Jake/August Burns Red:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augustburnsredWebsite: https://www.augustburnsred.comSeason Of Surrender: https://lnk.bio/augustburnsredHeartsupport: Heartsupport Insta: https://www.instagram.com/heartsupportlink tree: https://linktr.ee/heartsupport-----------------------------------------------------Find Stereo Therapy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapy Website: https://www.stereotherapypod.comTheme song by Walwin!
#176
August 20 · 55 min
EP 176: Kevin Hart/ Public Opinion
Today on the show, I was joined by Kevin Hart of Public Opinion ! Kevin and I chat about his first memories of falling in love with music and a connection to Smash Mouth's "Walking On The Sun" , how Kevin overcame the pressure of LP2 to create a Record he is most proud of, The creation of "The Curse Of Public Opinion" at the iconic The Barbershop Studios , how Public Opinion serves as an outlet for Kevin to express emotions and so much more.----------------------------Find Public Opinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/publicopinionfcWebsite: https://www.publicopinionfc.comThe Curse Of Public Opinion: https://publicopinion.lnk.to/curse------------------------------------Find Stereo Therapy:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapy website: https://www.stereotherapypod.comTheme song by Walwin!
#175
August 17 · 38 min
EP 175: The Drowns [ Aaron "Rev" Peters]
Today on the show, I was joined by Aaron "Rev" Peters of The Drowns. Rev and I chat about the early memories of falling in love with music and what started him on his path, what is the best gift punk has gifted him in his life, the new Record "Harsh Reality"dropping 9/18, how music serves as a catharsis and. a way to process emotions and so much more. ------------------------------------------------------------Find The Drowns:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrownsall other links : https://linktr.ee/thedrowns Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-drowns/1415564053 Spotify :https://open.spotify.com/artist/2wbElqOYv4ny7mR8DtP9HT?si=88738260ded54480Find Stereo Therapy:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stereotherapywebsite: https://www.stereotherapypod.com----------------------------------------------------------Theme Song by Walwin!
August 6 · 35 min
EP 174: Subtitles.
Today on the show, I was joined by Jake and Alex of Subtitles. I wanted to get Subtitles. on the show for awhile and the universe just lined it up perfectly for this chat. Jake and Alex share how they first fell in love with music, how songwriting and creating music has allowed them the space to grow as individuals and process emotions, how we can all support bands around us and their manifestation for 2026!-----------------------Find Subtitles. :Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subtitles_official Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@subtitlesband?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcWebsite: https://www.subtitlesband.comSpotify : https://open.spotify.com/album/4RdA5eqZvgzODuRm9xKurY?si=Wmvr0zGvSk68ZCSRuAzEbg Theme Song By Walwin!!
August 3 · 37 min
173: Skiimo
Today on the show I was joined by Bryson of Skiimo! we chat the new record dropping this Friday 8/7, how Bryson fell in love with music, finding creative energy in a new space, manifestation for 2027, how songwriting serves as a catharsis for Bryson and so much more. The band's new self titled release drops 8/7 and it truly is their best yet! ------------------------------Find Skiimo:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiimobandBandcamp: https://skiimo.bandcamp.com/merchSpotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/7fGHCUvboL2etmijva98BI?si=Q8GhlVC1T_mbPwaGma2EnwApple : https://music.apple.com/us/artist/skiimo/1762948746----------------------------------------Find Stereo Therapy :Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapy Website: https://www.stereotherapypod.com
July 30 · 47 min
EP 172: Get The Net
Today on the show, I was joined by Ryan of Get The Net! We talk all about New Jersey and how it truly is one of the best places to fuel creativity, how being a Dad has shaped Ryan, How Ryan shows his kids the value of creating art, their latest release and so much more.--------------------------------------------Find Get The Net:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getthenet_njBandcamp: https://www.getthenet.bandcamp.com--------------------------------------------FInd Stereo Therapy :Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapy tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stereo.therapy?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcwebsite: https://www.stereotherapypod.comtheme song by Walwin!
July 27 · 31 min
EP 171: Talker
Today on the show I was joined by Talker! Celeste and I talk about how music serves as a place to process emotions through songwriting, the early memories of falling in love with music, creating music that serves as a mirror for the listener, Talker's new record dropping this friday 7/31 " Runaway Jane" and so much more.------------------------------Find Talker :Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkercelesteall other links: https://www.linktr.ee/talkercelesteSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wcTmtixisIzV10W69W6lm?si=rcsjmTFmSumsrObmWKNeZAApple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/talker/1405017065----------------------------Find Stereo Therapy :Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapy tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stereo.therapy?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcwebsite: https://www.stereotherapypod.com Theme Song by Walwin!
July 21 · 32 min
EP 170: Massfear
Today on the show, I was joined by Ryan of MassFear! We chat about growing up in New Jersey and how that fuels the band creatively, How a specific record in the wrong Christmas present pile brought Ryan to the path he is on today, the latest single Mad Love and the story behind it and so much more.------------------------------------------------------------------Find Massfear:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/massfearbandTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@massfearband?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc All Other Links via linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/massfearband -----------------------------------------Find Stereo Therapy :Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapy Website: https://www.stereotherapypod.com Theme song by Walwin!
July 14 · 58 min
EP 169: Michael Roe [ Daisyhead]
Today the show, I was joined by Michael Roe of Daisyhead! This was quite a full circle as when Stereo Therapy was a Blog I featured Daisyhead! Michael and I chat on how he fell in love with music, how Michael has maintained that love through the ups and downs of the industry, How a collab with Christine Goodwyne of Pool Kids came to be for the new record, Creating the new Record "If You Find It, Let Me Know" at the iconic The Barber Shop Studios and so much more.-----------------------------Find Daisyhead:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daisyheadtnTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daisyheadtheband?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcall links via linkt.ee: https://linktr.ee/daisyhead Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/4zJP0fLge8dHeJxvGVKT7n?si=uKWPTa1XRZ6lP61rTtd2QgApple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/daisyhead/712675677-------------------------------------------------Find Stereo Therapy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapy Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@stereo.therapy?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Website: https://www.stereotherapypod.comTheme song by Walwin!
#168
July 9 · 50 min
EP 168: Cold Wrecks
Today on the show, I was joined by Craig Shay of Cold Wrecks! If you love Pup, Modern Baseball and The Menzingers this will be your new favorite band. Craig and I discuss how he fell in love with music and what brought him to his path today, Craig shares how music helped him channel grief and handle loss, We also discuss how to support local shows and the importance of that and so much more.---------------------------------------------------------Find Cold Wrecks:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coldwrecksBandcamp: https://coldwrecks.bandcamp.com/musicSpotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/66mvkoeTssT7z9uSV0OEy7?si=6c9da8f9b67b4262Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cold-wrecks/1123737395-----------------------------------------------------------Find Stereo Therapy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapy Website: https://www.stereotherapypod.comTheme Song by Walwin!
July 6 · 44 min
EP 167: My Upside Down
Today on the show, I was joined by Noah, Jarod and Tess of My Upside Down! The minute I heard their music I knew they were taking from getting inspiration from a time in my life with music and creating something really special from it. My Upside Down has influences from My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Paramore and At The Drive In but the inspiration also comes from Horror films as well! We chat about how music helps them cope with their emotions, going on tour, creating a community within their fanbase and so much more.------------------------Find My Upside Down:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myupsidedown5Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myupsidedown5?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcall links via link tree: https://www.linktr.ee/myupsidedown---------------------------Find Stereo Therapy :Website: https://www.stereotherapypod.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapy Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stereo.therapy?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc------------------------------------------------Theme Song by Walwin
July 1 · 52 min
EP 166: Heads Above The Waves - Si Martin
Today on the show, I was joined by Si Martin of Heads Above The Waves which is a non profit mental health organisation, promoting creative ways to dealing with the bad days. Si and I talk about how drumming played a huge role in his mental health, how music has helped Si cope and feel seen, how Heads Above The Waves wants to be there as support for people in their mental health and so much more.---------------------------------------------Find Heads Above The Waves:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headsabovethewavesWebsite: https://www.hatw.co.ukMental Health Resources via HATW: https://www.hatw.co.uk/resources---------------------------------------------Find Stereo Therapy :Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapy Website: https://www.stereotherapypod.com--------------------------------------------Theme song by Walwin!
June 24 · 50 min
EP 165: Find Ethel
Today on the show, I was joined by Tony and Noah of Find Ethel! Josh, we will get you here next time. Tony, Noah and I chat about being from the beloved state of Pittsburgh, how they balance being in a band and the regular grind of life, how music has made a positive impact in their lives, new music on the way, and why we all need to support bands and go to a show.-----------------------------------Find FIND ETHEL:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/findethelpghall other links: https://linktr.ee/FindEthelPGH------------------------------------------------------Find Stereo Therapy:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stereo.therapywebsite: https://www.stereotherapypod.comTheme song by Walwin

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