Behind The Beat

J & V discuss putting your own oxygen mask on before helping others with theirs, roommate communication tips, creating healthy relationships by showing respect and the value of surrounding yourself in beauty!

J & V talk creating a great home life- the joys of good coffee, the importance of post-tour recovery, having a day job, using Uber & the gig economy to become financially stable, valuing your time & MAKING YOUR FUCKING BED!! PS- If you were inspired by John's story and want to join Uber to get those financials stable- use his code to get a referral bonus! https://partners.uber.com/i/rkhkbm8kz

John & Val go BTS of Late Night With Seth Meyers & discuss the week’s celebrity guests, John's new sense of representation after watching Crazy Rich Asians on the plane, the importance of supporting fellow working musicians, paying your dues & climbing to the top! Also jk about the "live" part- this was clearly pre-recorded.

John & Val discuss Val's road to SETH MEYERS- working with Hayley Kiyoko, being a queer artist, meeting Fred Armisen, NAMM-dads, NYC vs LA and maybe A Star Is Born?

John & Val discuss THEMSELVES! AGAIN! Also Dungeons & Dragons, endorsements, hired gun life vs. band member life, 3 keys to fulfillment, their careers... and A Star Is Born (maybe)?

John & Val discuss EACH OTHER, how it’s easy to get good, but takes a lifetime to become a master, the parallels between chefs & musicians, not giving up before receiving your blessing, how artistry is a first world luxury, their adoration for their engineer (HI DEVIN), what it’s like to have a hot date at McDonald’s, fake ads & maybe A Star is Born?

John & Val discuss why musicians are SO SEXY, female representation in a male-dominated industry, ignorance vs. hate, what it’s like getting held at gun point by 12 LAPD officers, magnifying your skills and maybe “A Star Is Born.”

John & Val discuss developing a self-image YOU LOVE, being a queer mega-church drummer, ditching the “backup plan,” RUSH, drumming with an orchestra, internal vs. external validation, BEING AN INDIVIDUAL, and how having a full stomach is not sexy!

John & Val discuss THIS PODCAST, why sharing is caring, self-sabotage, the rock bottom, COSTCO Chicken Bake, Jammcard, being yourself and not giving a f*ck!