Always Sonny Podcast

EPISODE 17: Part 1 of a 5 part series where every current member of Close Your Eyes comes to reminisce and talk about the days of past and what’s in store for the future of the band. The series kicks off with Nicole and Sonny sitting down with Andrew Rodriguez, guitarist of Close Your Eyes, and talking about how Andrew and Sonny went from almost fighting each other in high school to eventually becoming bandmates, touring around the world, and all the shenanigans in between. You don’t want to miss this hilarious episode! Music: “Drown” by Rain Check https://open.spotify.com/track/4XWOjyiIaVrnINY0PyNqII?si=CSGp4rAkQ5CjPWAbs3--cw “A Constant Questioning” by Andrew M Rodriguez https://open.spotify.com/track/6rgd1RClxuKOD4PD8BEjKx?si=2PouX6i8SBi4eXQuVobk5A&context=spotify%3Aartist%3A7Leu1RJdU6QGAVrwyZO51C -More of the show- •WEBSITE https://anchor.fm/alwayssonnypodcast •FACEBOOK http://facebook.com/alwayssonnypodcast •DISCORD https://discord.gg/wBYEMrwtnY •TWITCH https://twitch.tv/alwayssonnypodcast -More of Nicole- •INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/nicoat?utm_medium=copy_link •FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/nicreep •Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoat594 -More of Sonny- •WEBSITE https://solo.to/alwayssonnypodcast •INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/alwayssonnypodcast •FACEBOOK http://facebook.com/sonnyvegacye --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

EPISODE 16: Sonny and Nicole are back! After a much needed hiatus, our duo shake the cobwebs off and return with some major news about CLOSE YOUR EYES. They talk shows, festivals, 80’s movies, 90’s movies, parenting, Jo Jo Siwa… there’s a lot to unload here folks so just sit back and tune in 🤙🏼 Music: “Injustice” by Close Your Eyes “Forever Militant” by Walls Of Jericho “Recovery Gone Wrong” by Crippled Earn -More of the show- •WEBSITE https://anchor.fm/alwayssonnypodcast •FACEBOOK http://facebook.com/alwayssonnypodcast •DISCORD https://discord.gg/wBYEMrwtnY •TWITCH https://twitch.tv/alwayssonnypodcast -More of Nicole- •INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/nicoat?utm_medium=copy_link •FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/nicreep •Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoat594 -More of Sonny- •WEBSITE https://solo.to/alwayssonnypodcast •INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/alwayssonnypodcast •FACEBOOK http://facebook.com/sonnyvegacye --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

EPISODE 15: Sonny and Nicole finally make their YouTube debut and it does not disappoint! What started as a “practice run” lead to a hilarious discussion about living as an awkward adult, mishaps in parenthood, and which childhood crushes became adult film stars. Tune in & SUBSCRIBE!! https://solo.to/alwayssonny Music: “Drown” by Rain Check. Permissions granted courtesy of Rain Check https://open.spotify.com/track/4XWOjyiIaVrnINY0PyNqII?si=dcqcMw_rR_iaJN3KoePxtQ “Recovery Gone Wrong” by Crippled Earn. Permissions granted courtesy of Crippled Earn https://open.spotify.com/track/5cAH5xSZSIlIKF36NVnULm?si=jNuk9fxpSk2NHcV9kEsBmg More of the show •WEBSITE https://anchor.fm/alwayssonnypodcast •FACEBOOK http://facebook.com/alwayssonnypodcast •DISCORD https://discord.gg/wBYEMrwtnY •TWITCH https://twitch.tv/alwayssonnypodcast More of Sonny •INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/alwayssonnypodcast/ •FACEBOOK http://facebook.com/sonnyvegacye •TWITTER https://twitter.com/alwayssonnypod More of Nicole •INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/nicoat?utm_medium=copy_link •FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/nicreep •Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoat594 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

Pizza, Limp Bizkit, and Family... these are a few of Tony & Sonny’s favorite things. In this episode, we dive deep into the psyche of one of the scenes most lovable Italians, Tony of THE WORD ALIVE. From nu-metal to property management, we find out what really makes him tick and discover the roots of the genius that is Tony Pizzuti. We also get to hear about some of Nicole and Sonny’s most embarrassing moments. We’re talking the kind of cringe that keeps you up at night 😬. This is an episode you do not want miss. “Now go home and get your f**king shine box!” https://solo.to/alwayssonny Music: “Laugh” by Nicolas Rage. Permissions granted courtesy of Nicolas Rage. https://open.spotify.com/track/1C712XcIb3vCB2ZaTODVSO?si=1XlDRlBmRDi-ydg3smeBvA “That Slapper” by Otis McDonald https://www.otismacmusic.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

The Valentine’s Day episode that’s a little late due to the Texas Snowpocalypse. Nicole and Sonny start off with an in-depth discussion about what the fellas really do behind closed doors in the van. Then, Sonny sits down with Chris Davis to talk about the tragedy and triumphs that he and the rest of The Ghost Inside prevailed through in recent years. Hilarious stories and emotional insights make this episode one not to miss. https://solo.to/alwayssonny Music: “I wish you weren’t welcome” by Erabella. Permissions granted courtesy of Innerstrength Records. https://open.spotify.com/track/3B4BhYqmPbSfvca3u0NsPF?si=iBw3mWhRTNyOEvMSWCSI0w Onion (Prod. by Lukrembo) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

Part 2 of 2. Mike and Sonny finish the conversation with some hilarious advice and ridiculous questions. After that, Sonny and Nicole jump on a nostalgia trip to talk about some of their favorite music from fake movie/TV bands that you probably forgot about. There will probably be a Spotify playlist made out of this… Maybe... Tune in, tell your friends, review, & subscribe. https://solo.to/alwayssonny Music: “Soil” by Native State. Permissions granted courtesy of Native State. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YdEF6VVm8BCVooUgHfpS8?si=CERKasqmQF6645nRfoJ7ng The rise by Scott Buckley: www.scottbuckley.com.au Music provided by: EMW - https://bit.ly/YouTubeEMW --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

Part 1 of 2. Mike and Sonny dive into the deep end of the highs and lows that come as an artist in the music industry. Nothing is held back in this sidesplitting yet honest interview about what to expect as an aspiring musician and asking the universes’ most important questions like “how the f*** did Metallica get that big?” Tune in, tell your friends, review, & subscribe. https://solo.to/alwayssonny Music: “Soil” by Native State. Permissions granted courtesy of Native State. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YdEF6VVm8BCVooUgHfpS8?si=CERKasqmQF6645nRfoJ7ng The rise by Scott Buckley: www.scottbuckley.com.au Music provided by: EMW - https://bit.ly/YouTubeEMW --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

Fellow bassist, nerd, and podcaster Michael Martin joins Sonny for a laugh out loud team-up answering all of life’s most important questions like “does Jon Snow eat a**?” Also, we finally get to find out which member of Limp Bizkit Nicole would smash. Tune in! Music: “Saint Anxiety” by Young Lithgow. Permissions granted courtesy of Young Lithgow. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2bQN1epxpB5OHkN4IRVP3K?si=8nQSkw77TEC_P73AqI1bdw “Recovery Gone Wrong” by Crippled Earn. Permissions granted courtesy of Crippled Earn. https://crippledearn.bandcamp.com Onion (Prod. by Lukrembo) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

The episode that proves bass players have all the fun, Nick and Sonny really get down to what it’s like livin’ la vida rad. From discussing classic Latino gangster movies to an all out altercation about why Whataburger reigns supreme over In & Out. You don’t want to miss this one... can we get a Whataburger endorsement already? I mean seriously! Music: “Skeleton Crew” by Scoundrel. Permissions granted courtesy of Scoundrel. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4hrm5poQr44z8nKypEr9sW?si=J6GzXazlQxmnwKW6qQkZLQ “Recovery Gone Wrong” by Crippled Earn. Permissions granted courtesy of Crippled Earn. https://crippledearn.bandcamp.com Onion (Prod. by Lukrembo) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

Sonny gets to catch up with childhood friend and Emmy nominated actor, Bret Green on surviving growing up in Michigan, lurking old classmates on social media, and finding success in the entertainment industry in this hilarious episode! https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5393378/ Music: “Huffing Gas” by Sweetie. Permissions granted courtesy of Sweetie. https://linktr.ee/Sweetieband “Recovery Gone Wrong” by Crippled Earn. Permissions granted courtesy of Crippled Earn. https://crippledearn.bandcamp.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

Sonny has a face to face with his old label mate, Neil Westfall, to talk about back stage shenanigans, married life, parenthood, and everything in else between in this side splitting episode! https://www.twitch.tv/videos/735595857 Music: “Lost” by Rain Check. Permissions granted courtesy of Rain Check. https://open.spotify.com/artist/7i7xFAtYaCxJTAejGDQYSj?si=7SkkCtbxSMSbzLWucnnscQ “Recovery Gone Wrong” by Crippled Earn. Permissions granted courtesy of Crippled Earn. https://crippledearn.bandcamp.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

Sonny gets to sit down with one of his favorite Canadians, Brendan Murphy to talk about the ins and outs of touring the world at a young age, being signed to the controversial Victory Records, and all the glory that is WHATABURGER in this hilarious episode! Music: “Recovery Gone Wrong” by Crippled Earn. Permissions granted courtesy of Crippled Earn. https://crippledearn.bandcamp.com “Paradise and Plague” by Counterparts. Permissions granted courtesy of Counterparts. http://nothingleft2love.ca --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

Sonny has a heart to heart with his long time friend, Brandon Henderson, about urinating, stage antics, and dragons in this hysterical episode. Music: “Be Brave” by Bad Planning. Permissions granted courtesy of Bad Planning. https://badplanning.bandcamp.com “Recovery Gone Wrong” by Crippled Earn. Permissions granted courtesy of Crippled Earn. https://crippledearn.bandcamp.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

Sonny sits down with one of his best friends, Mateo, to talk about the old days of tour shenanigans, life in quarantine, and plans for the future in this side-splitting episode. Music: “Recovery Gone Wrong” by Crippled Earn. Permissions granted courtesy of Crippled Earn. https://crippledearn.bandcamp.com “Empire State Vibe” by MATEO. Permissions granted courtesy of Mateo Torres. https://www.reverbnation.com/mateo22 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

Sonny finally gets to sit down with one of his "man crushes" to talk about the good, the bad, and the busy in this insightful and hilarious episode.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

Sonny talks with his old friend Justin, formerly of THE COLOR MORALE, about life on the road, new projects, and family in this hilarious episode.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

Sonny sits down with Alex Whitten, formerly of Close Your Eyes, to talk about hilarious old war stories from the road and how different life is now after parting ways with the band. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwayssonnypodcast/support

Ever wondered what it’s really like behind the stage lights? Ever wondered what life after the whole “rock star” thing is like? Then this show is for you. I used to be in a band called Close Your Eyes and in this show I’ll be talking about my experiences in the music industry as well as sharing with you the part of the rock show that your concert ticket can never give you. There will be some amazing guests, some old friends, fellow musicians, artists, and even an actor or two. So tune in for laughs, war stories, and a glimpse of what touring life is really like. Be sure to subscribe and I hope you enjoy the impending shenanigans. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alwayssonnypodcast/support