This Hell Is Home

Kevin tells the history of Guardrail (which technically goes all the way back to 2006). Goldwaite put out our first single (we play it at the end of the episode).[Recorded 3/18/2025]Intro song: "One Step Further" by MxPxOutro song: "Burn" by Alkaline TrioFOLLOW:@thishellishomepod@goldwaite.bandFOLLOW KEVIN:@naughtyjacuzzi@guardrailsucks@leadsingersyndrome@dietpunktakeover@surefinewhateverbandFOLLOW ALEX:@outlive_this@badplanningpunxUPCOMING SHOWS:5/17 - Guardrail @ Pouzza Fest - Montreal Canada5/22 - Bad Planning @ Rochaus w/ Murphy's Law, Total Chaos, & The Usuals5/30 - Sure Fine Whatever @ Whiskey Girl Tavern w/ Ghoul For A Goblin & Comfort Kills6/22 - Bad Planning @ Beat Kitchen w/ Wes Hoffman, American Thrills, & Won't Stay DeadNever stop never stopping.

We recap the shows Guardrail & Bad Planning played together this month, then Alex tells the history of Bad Planning.[Recorded 3/18/2025]Intro song: "One Step Further" by MxPxOutro song: "Burn" by Alkaline TrioFOLLOW:@thishellishomepod@goldwaite.bandFOLLOW KEVIN:@naughtyjacuzzi@guardrailsucks@leadsingersyndrome@dietpunktakeover@surefinewhateverbandFOLLOW ALEX:@outlive_this@badplanningpunxUPCOMING SHOWS:4/3 - Guardrail @ Liar's Club w/ Take The Reins & Bandages4/5 - Diet Punk Takeover DJ set @ Tailgater's (Color Me Amused afterparty)5/17 - Guardrail @ Pouzza Fest - Montreal Canada5/22 - Bad Planning @ Rochaus w/ Murphy's Law, Total Chaos, & The Usuals5/30 - Sure Fine Whatever @ Whiskey Girl Tavern w/ Ghoul For A Goblin & Comfort Kills6/22 - Bad Planning @ Beat Kitchen w/ Wes Hoffman, American Thrills, & Won't Stay DeadNever stop never stopping.

We're back! Right after we did those last 2 episodes, Kevin's dog Gnarly broke her back, got emergency spinal surgery and is now partially paralyzed. He goes into more detail on that whole saga and chat about what else we've been up to the last couple months.[Recorded 3/18/2025]Intro song: "One Step Further" by MxPxOutro song: "Burn" by Alkaline TrioFOLLOW:@thishellishomepod@goldwaite.bandFOLLOW KEVIN:@naughtyjacuzzi@guardrailsucks@leadsingersyndrome@dietpunktakeover@surefinewhateverbandFOLLOW ALEX:@outlive_this@badplanningpunxUPCOMING SHOWS:4/3 - Guardrail @ Liar's Club w/ Take The Reins & Bandages4/5 - Diet Punk Takeover DJ set @ Tailgater's (Color Me Amused afterparty)5/17 - Guardrail @ Pouzza Fest - Montreal Canada5/22 - Bad Planning @ Rochaus w/ Murphy's Law, Total Chaos, & The Usuals5/30 - Sure Fine Whatever @ Whiskey Girl Tavern w/ Ghoul For A Goblin & Comfort Kills6/22 - Bad Planning @ Beat Kitchen w/ Wes Hoffman, American Thrills, & Won't Stay DeadNever stop never stopping.

We recorded an episode on our way to Goldwaite practice. Sorry if the audio isn't amazing. Yeah. Yeah.[Recorded 1/9/2025]Intro song: "One Step Further" by MxPxOutro song: "Burn" by Alkaline TrioFOLLOW:@thishellishomepod@goldwaite.bandFOLLOW KEVIN:@naughtyjacuzzi@guardrailsucks@leadsingersyndrome@dietpunktakeover@surefinewhateverbandFOLLOW ALEX:@outlive_this@badplanningpunxUPCOMING SHOWS:2/22 - SNÜZFEST 2025 @ Beat KitchenGuardrail & Bad Planning w/ Malört & Savior, stop.drop.rewind, Something To Do, dog$hit, Hail Your Highness, Ghoul For A GoblinNever stop never stopping.

CHANGES! Alex Crook (Kevin's bandmate in Goldwaite) is taking Dave's place as the new co-host. Kevin & Alex tell stories of how they met, fun times playing music, and plenty of other random stuff that you'll hear if you press play and listen. Cool? Cool.[Recorded 1/9/2025]Intro song: "One Step Further" by MxPxOutro song: "Burn" by Alkaline TrioFOLLOW:@thishellishomepod@goldwaite.bandFOLLOW KEVIN:@naughtyjacuzzi@guardrailsucks@leadsingersyndrome@dietpunktakeover@surefinewhateverbandFOLLOW ALEX:@outlive_this@badplanningpunxUPCOMING SHOWS:2/22 - SNÜZFEST 2025 @ Beat KitchenGuardrail & Bad Planning w/ Malört & Savior, stop.drop.rewind, Something To Do, dog$hit, Hail Your Highness, Ghoul For A GoblinNever stop never stopping.

Aidan is still here. Kevin tells Dave the story of the job he almost had in a pyramid scheme. This leads to talking about other wild job stories. Work sucks. I know.[Recorded 7/22]Intro song: "One Step Further" by MxPxOutro song: "Burn" by Alkaline TrioFOLLOW KEVIN:@naughtyjacuzzi@guardrailsucks@goldwaite.band@leadsingersyndrome@dietpunktakeoverFOLLOW DAVE:@davegomezofficial@summercursebandUPCOMING GUARDRAIL SHOWS:8/30 - Carbondale IL @ Hangar 98/31 - St Louis MO @ Platypus9/1 - Louisville KY @ Mag Bar9/21 - Chicago IL @ Beat Kitchen9/26 - Chicago IL @ Burlington w/ Calling All Captains, Goalkeeper, Goldwaite10/5 - Blue Island IL @ TBA11/9 - Chicago IL @ Cobra Lounge w/ MillingtonNever stop never stopping.

Dave's back, man. Today we're also joined by Aidan Snow. He takes us through his crazy music journey he's had so far. From taking a train all the way to CA, living with Justin Bieber's keyboardist, being around super interesting people in the industry, all by age 19! Don't miss his new single dropping 8/9.[Recorded 7/22]Intro song: "One Step Further" by MxPxOutro song: "Burn" by Alkaline TrioFOLLOW KEVIN:@naughtyjacuzzi@guardrailsucks@goldwaite.band@leadsingersyndrome@dietpunktakeoverFOLLOW DAVE:@davegomezofficial@summercursebandUPCOMING GUARDRAIL SHOWS:7/26 - Traverse City MI @ The Alluvion7/27 - Marquette MI @ The Crib7/28 - Madison WI @ Gamma Ray8/30 - Carbondale IL @ Hangar 98/31 - St Louis MO @ Platypus9/1 - Louisville KY @ Mag Bar9/21 - Chicago IL @ Beat Kitchen9/26 - Chicago IL @ Burlington w/ Calling All Captains, Goalkeeper, Goldwaite10/5 - Blue Island IL @ TBA11/9 - Chicago IL @ Cobra Lounge w/ MillingtonNever stop never stopping.

Dave's not here again, man. Our boy Alex Crook (Bad Planning / Goldwaite / Showoff) hops in this week. We chat about how our new band Goldwaite got its start, as well as how different our musical life journeys are, how much we hate social media, and more. Don't miss Goldwaite's very first show on 9/26.[Recorded 7/14]Intro song: "One Step Further" by MxPxOutro song: "Burn" by Alkaline TrioFOLLOW KEVIN:@naughtyjacuzzi@guardrailsucks@goldwaite.band@leadsingersyndrome@dietpunktakeoverFOLLOW DAVE:@davegomezofficial@summercursebandUPCOMING GUARDRAIL SHOWS:7/20 - Chicago IL @ Ravenswood On Tap street fest7/26 - Traverse City MI @ The Alluvion7/27 - Marquette MI @ The Crib7/28 - Madison WI @ Gamma Ray8/30 - Carbondale IL @ Hangar 98/31 - St Louis MO @ Platypus9/1 - Louisville KY @ Mag Bar9/21 - Chicago IL @ Beat Kitchen9/26 - Chicago IL @ Burlington w/ Calling All Captains, Goalkeeper, GoldwaiteNever stop never stopping.

Dave's not here, man. Xack (Guardrail / The Weekend Run Club) jumps in to save the day. Kevin & Xack talk about the recent Guardrail shows, cults, documentaries, Kesha, Kevin's new band Goldwaite, & they drop some breaking Guardrail news at the end. Also it's Kevin's dog Gnarly's 4th birthday, YAY![Recorded 7/9]Intro song: "One Step Further" by MxPxOutro song: "Burn" by Alkaline TrioFOLLOW KEVIN:@naughtyjacuzzi@guardrailsucks@goldwaite.band@leadsingersyndrome@dietpunktakeoverFOLLOW DAVE:@davegomezofficial@summercursebandUPCOMING GUARDRAIL SHOWS:7/12 - Chicago IL @ Beat Kitchen w/ The Dangerous Summer7/20 - Chicago IL @ Ravenswood On Tap street fest7/26 - Traverse City MI @ The Alluvion7/27 - Marquette MI @ The Crib7/28 - Madison WI @ Gamma Ray8/30 - Carbondale IL @ Hangar 98/31 - St Louis MO @ Platypus9/1 - Louisville KY @ Mag Bar9/21 - Chicago IL @ Beat Kitchen9/26 - Chicago IL @ Burlington w/ Calling All Captains, Goalkeeper, GoldwaiteNever stop never stopping.

Syd is back! Well, she technically didn't leave, we recorded this immediately after the last one. We discuss our favorite albums of 2024 so far, ghost stories including a haunted balloon, Syd meeting Corey Taylor's son, & other nonsense. Follow Syd on TikTok & IG at @syd.nix right now or else Dave's gonna give Kevin an atomic wedgie.[Recorded 5/22]Intro song: "One Step Further" by MxPxOutro song: "Burn" by Alkaline TrioFOLLOW KEVIN:@naughtyjacuzzi@guardrailsucks@leadsingersyndrome@dietpunktakeoverFOLLOW DAVE:@davegomezofficial@summercursebandUPCOMING GUARDRAIL SHOWS:6/20 - Columbus OH @ Rumba6/21 - Indianapolis IN @ Hoosier Dome6/22 - Chicago IL @ Burlington6/23 - Milwaukee WI @ Cactus Club7/6 - Orland Park IL @ Barbara's Bookstore (acoustic)7/12 - Chicago IL @ Beat Kitchen w/ The Dangerous SummerNever stop never stopping.

Syd Nix joins us today! She tells us how she accidentally went to a meth lab, the story of her wildest fight, and we discuss the difference between a show vs. a concert, yelling at loud a-holes at acoustic shows, & how playing shows at Cubby Bear sucks. Follow Syd on TikTok & IG at @syd.nix right now or else we'll bully you.[Recorded 5/22]Intro song: "One Step Further" by MxPxOutro song: "Burn" by Alkaline TrioFOLLOW KEVIN:@naughtyjacuzzi@guardrailsucks@leadsingersyndrome@dietpunktakeoverFOLLOW DAVE:@davegomezofficial@summercursebandUPCOMING GUARDRAIL SHOWS:6/20 - Columbus OH @ Rumba6/21 - Indianapolis IN @ Hoosier Dome6/22 - Chicago IL @ Burlington6/23 - Milwaukee WI @ Cactus Club7/6 - Orland Park IL @ Barbara's Bookstore (acoustic)7/12 - Chicago IL @ Beat Kitchen w/ The Dangerous SummerNever stop never stopping.

Kevin's Story Of The Year beer exploded right before the episode started, which led us to talk about all things drinking, from blackout stories to going sober. Kevin also teaches Dave the meaning of "browning out". #fizzymilk #jizzymilkIntro song: "One Step Further" by MxPxOutro song: "Burn" by Alkaline TrioFOLLOW KEVIN:@naughtyjacuzzi@guardrailsucks@leadsingersyndrome@dietpunktakeoverFOLLOW DAVE:@davegomezofficial@summercursebandUPCOMING GUARDRAIL SHOWS:6/20 - Columbus OH @ Rumba6/21 - Indianapolis IN @ Hoosier Dome6/22 - Chicago IL @ Burlington6/23 - Milwaukee WI @ Cactus ClubNever stop never stopping.

Dave has red hair now. Kevin got a new job. We also chat about scoliosis, puberty, songwriting, Warped Tour, Kevin meeting Unwritten Law, & like omg soooo much more.Intro song: "One Step Further" by MxPxOutro song: "Burn" by Alkaline TrioFOLLOW KEVIN:@naughtyjacuzzi@guardrailsucks@leadsingersyndrome@dietpunktakeoverFOLLOW DAVE:@davegomezofficial@summercursebandUPCOMING GUARDRAIL SHOWS:6/20 - Columbus OH @ Rumba6/21 - Indianapolis IN @ Hoosier Dome6/22 - Chicago IL @ Burlington6/23 - Milwaukee WI @ Cactus ClubNever stop never stopping.

Episode 2 is here. We talk for way too long about topics such as horror movies, The Voice, Kevin losing his job then immediately getting sick, Guardrail's east coast weekender, and other fun stuff sprinkled in.Intro song: "One Step Further" by MxPxOutro song: "Burn" by Alkaline TrioFOLLOW KEVIN:@naughtyjacuzzi@guardrailsucks@leadsingersyndrome@dietpunktakeoverFOLLOW DAVE:@davegomezofficial@summercursebandUPCOMING GUARDRAIL SHOWS:6/20 - Columbus OH @ Rumba6/21 - Indianapolis IN @ Hoosier Dome6/22 - Chicago IL @ Burlington6/23 - Milwaukee WI @ Cactus ClubNever stop never stopping.

Our first episode is finally here! We somehow immediately get into cancel culture, but then also chat about plans for the future of the show, how we learned to play bass & got into singing, promoting our bands in the 2000's vs. now, Kevin old-school pirating music from his local library, and other random stuff.Intro song: "One Step Further" by MxPxOutro song: "Burn" by Alkaline TrioFOLLOW KEVIN:@naughtyjacuzzi@guardrailsucks@leadsingersyndrome@dietpunktakeoverFOLLOW DAVE:@davegomezofficial@summercursebandUPCOMING GUARDRAIL SHOWS:5/17 - Chicago IL @ house show (Kevin solo)6/20 - Columbus OH @ Rumba6/21 - Indianapolis IN @ Hoosier Dome6/22 - Chicago IL @ Burlington6/23 - Milwaukee WI @ Cactus ClubNever stop never stopping.

Hi! We're Dave & Kevin. This is our new podcast. Before we post our first episode, we figure we'd introduce ourselves.Basically, we're friends from the Chicago music scene. Kevin sings in Guardrail, & Dave sings in Summer Curse. We're very like-minded dudes who are into a lot of the same bands, comedians, movies, shows, & more. So we're gonna talk about all that each episode. Sometimes we'll have a guest, how neat!Episode 1 coming very soon.Party on.           Intro song: "One Step Further" by MxPxOutro song: "Burn" by Alkaline TrioFOLLOW KEVIN:@naughtyjacuzzi@guardrailsucks@leadsingersyndrome@dietpunktakeoverFOLLOW DAVE:@davegomezofficial@summercursebandUPCOMING GUARDRAIL SHOWS:5/17 - Chicago IL @ house show (Kevin solo)6/20 - Columbus OH @ Rumba6/21 - Indianapolis IN @ Hoosier Dome6/22 - Chicago IL @ Burlington6/23 - Milwaukee WI @ Cactus ClubNever stop never stopping.

We recorded this episode a month ago and forgot about it, oopsie. We tell some edible stories, explain why this was Alyssa's "Year Of The Burp", and discuss some highlights of 2022. Complete with plenty of tangents on the way.Recorded 1/5/2023UPCOMING SHOWS:2/9 Rock Island IL (Davenport IA) @ Skylark w/ The Day After, Getting Over, Blist Her, Housefire2/10 Indianapolis IN @ Hoosier Dome w/ Keep Flying, The Day After, D!vots2/11 Chicago IL SNUZFEST '23 @Beat Kitchen w/ Keep Flying, The Day After, Cut Your Losses, Leisure Hour, Goof, The Run Around, The Freedom ParadoxJOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/guardrailsucksFB: /guardrailchicagoIG, Twitter, TikTok: @guardrailsucksGuardrail is:Kevin Andrew (vocals)Alyssa Laessig (bass, vocals)Xack Brame (guitar, vocals)Ken Ugel (guitar)Doug Brand (drums)#dietpunk #LoveIsReal

It's the spooky episode. We tell ghost stories & recommend horror movies. Ken went to Ireland. Kevin went to When We Were Young. Alyssa is afraid of mirrors. Xack watches questionable content while brushing his teeth.Happy Halloween from Gourdrail. Get it?Recorded 10/27/2022JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/guardrailsucksFB: /guardrailchicagoIG, Twitter, TikTok: @guardrailsucksGuardrail is:Kevin Andrew (vocals)Alyssa Laessig (bass, vocals)Xack Brame (guitar, vocals)Ken Ugel (guitar)Doug Brand (drums)#dietpunk #LoveIsReal

A recap of the last few months. GloryRail tour ended with covid. Ken threw house keys into bushes. We opened up for Enter Shikari. Our album is being mixed. Doug is pre-pro at most things. Love is real.Recorded 10/6/2022JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/guardrailsucksUPCOMING SHOWS:10/15 - Chicago IL @ Cubby Bear w/ Fluorescents, Fernway, The MaguasFB: /guardrailchicagoIG, Twitter, TikTok: @guardrailsucksGuardrail is:Kevin Andrew (vocals)Alyssa Laessig (bass, vocals)Xack Brame (guitar, vocals)Ken Ugel (guitar)Doug Brand (drums)#dietpunk

Kevin, Alyssa, & Xack chat about recording vocals for our new album up at Nick Diener's studio in Michigan last month. We get introspective as shit, a neat listen for sure yall.Recorded 6/16/2022JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/guardrailsucksUPCOMING SHOWS:w/ Glory Days / Was & When6/29 - Nashville TN @ Pandora’s Box6/30 - Louisville KY @ Mag Bar7/2 - Portage IN @ house show7/3 - Chicago IL @ Reggies7/30 - Downers Grove IL @ Evolution Music (Kevin solo, benefit for Drew Neely)8/5 - Chicago IL @ Gman w/ The Linden Method, Take The Reins8/27 - Chicago IL @ TBA9/3 - Chicago IL @ Reggies w/ 500 Miles To Memphis, Take The Reins, Blind Adam & The Federal LeagueFB: /guardrailchicagoIG, Twitter, TikTok: @guardrailsucksGuardrail is:Kevin Andrew (vocals)Alyssa Laessig (bass, vocals)Xack Brame (guitar, vocals)Ken Ugel (guitar)Doug Brand (drums)#dietpunk