Best Hero Support Records Podcasts (2025)

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Season 2, Episode 4 - "The Bed I Made" by ...and the balloons 58:49

4y ago58:49

58:49

This one is a bit bonkers! We've got the whole band chiming in on their latest single, "The Bed I Made", as well as old friend, Dave Ada! Always a good time full of laughs and music nerd conversations. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support…

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Robo Cop (1987) w/ Peter Lehman from Les Merry Chevaliers 2:19:25

4y ago2:19:25

2:19:25

Kicking off what I'm calling the post pandemic Season 2 today with a long discussion about Paul Verhoeven's action classic Robocop from 1987 w/ Peter Lehman of Les Merry Chevaliers https://www.facebook.com/LesMerryChevaliers https://twitter.com/merrychevaliers https://www.instagram.com/merrychevaliers Check out LMC's new single Anyhow Anyway at the…

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Season 2, Episode 3 - "Jen au mauvais Francais" - Andrew Robert Palmer 56:12

4y ago56:12

56:12

Chicago based singer-songwriter, Andrew Robert Palmer, decided to not only record a cover of Drew Neely & The Heroes' song, "Jen", but he decided to do so in French and give it a Bossa-nova feel. The Andrews catch up and talk about their music, friendship and future collaborations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t…

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"Stephanie" - Drew Neely & The Heroes 32:52

4y ago32:52

32:52

Drew, Tony and George jump on a phone call with new Arizona resident and long-time bandmate, Dominic to discuss the band's latest single, "Stephanie". Which officially completes the "This Could Be You" series of singles that the band has been releasing over the last couple of years. Check it out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…

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Season 2, Episode 1: "Louisi-Anna" by Dan McGuinness 34:18

4y ago34:18

34:18

Got a chance to sit down and catch up with our old friend and Creedence Clearwater Revisited singer, Dan McGuinness to discuss his new single "Louisi-Anna". Available now on your preferred streaming service! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support

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The Punk Rock Movie Discussion! Episode 5 - Transformers The Movie (1986) w/ Daris King of Network of Terror 1:00:44

4+ y ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Deep in the bowels of Cybertron.. I talk "Transformers The Movie" from 1986 w/ Daris King.. Formally of Network of Terror, If It Doesn't Kill You, and Hovel. Presently in Clout Funeral!! He also runs Backdoor Records and books Backdoor Upstairs!! Follow @cloutfuneral on Instagram and as always https://www.herosupport.bandcamp.com…

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The Punk Rock Movie Discussion! Episode 3 - Thrashin' w/ Aaron Bragg from Lewis Turn Out 50:27

4+ y ago50:27

50:27

Sitting down with Aaron Bragg to discuss the 1986 Josh Brolin ripper "Thrashin"!! Check out Lewis Turn Out on HSR https://herosupport.bandcamp.com/album/the-whole-ball-of-waxBy Hero Support Records

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The Punk Rock Movie Discussion! Episode 2 - They Live w Jason Bailey from The Map Says We're Fucked and also mutual friend Josh Neeley! 50:48

4+ y ago50:48

50:48

This time around, we are here to do two things...Chew bubblegum and talk about John Carpenter's classic.. "They Live!" and we are all out of bubblegum!! w/ Jason Bailey and Josh Neeley https://herosupport.bandcamp.com/album/the-map-says-were-fucked-discographyBy Hero Support Records

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The Punk Rock Movie Discussion! Episode 1 - The Dead Zone w Taylor Jenkins from Hearts on Fire 1:35:21

4+ y ago1:35:21

1:35:21

Dewayne Burns from Hero Support Records talks the Cronenberg classic, "The Dead Zone" w/ Taylor Jenkins from Hearts on Fire!! Check out Hearts on Fire here!! https://heartsonfirecharleston.bandcamp.com/ and as always Hero Support Records here https://herosupport.bandcamp.com/By Hero Support Records

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The Punk Rock Movie Discussion! Episode 4 - Matinee w/ Bryan Eugene of Chunx 53:42

4+ y ago53:42

53:42

Dewayne Burns from Hero Support Records gabs with Clean Gene from the band Chunx about his love of B Movies and the 1993 film by Joe Dante, "Matinee" Check out Chunx here and soon from Hero Support Records https://chunx.bandcamp.com/releases https://herosupport.bandcamp.com/By Hero Support Records

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Daisyfish - Honeysuckle EP 18:32

4+ y ago18:32

18:32

Just moments after recording was completed, I had a chance to discuss the songs, the process and the napping dog with Daisyfish singer, Ken Markovic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support

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...and the balloons - "Back to the Mainland" 48:42

4+ y ago48:42

48:42

Rollins & Sam return to the podcast to discuss ...and the balloons' single, "Back to the Mainland". Lots of cool insight into this one, check it out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support

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"This Could Be You" - Drew Neely & The Heroes 21:45

4+ y ago21:45

21:45

Tony, Dominic & Drew are back at it again. In this episode we learn: -a little bit about Tony's neighbor -Dominic had no idea what this song was about -Drew gets made fun of for putting handclaps in almost ever song --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support…

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"Annie" - Drew Neely & The Heroes 18:36

4+ y ago18:36

18:36

Tony (still in quarantine) calls in to the studio to discuss with Dominic & Drew, the band's single "Annie". Tune in, ANNIEthing can happen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support

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"Over-Caffeinated" - Darling Dingbats 47:03

4+ y ago47:03

47:03

Tony & Lauren came back by the studio to discuss their debut single "Over-Caffeinated", coffee preferences, overcoming self-doubt and what its like to work together on music. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support

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"Lacey" - Drew Neely & The Heroes 11:40

4+ y ago11:40

11:40

While Tony is under quarantine, he calls in to discuss with Dominic and Drew, the bands single "Lacey"! Available now on Thrifty Records! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support

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"Harper" - Drew Neely & The Heroes 14:26

5y ago14:26

14:26

Better late than never...Drew finally sits down to discuss the band's single, "Harper". No Heroes were injured in the making of this podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support

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"We're No Penguins" - ...and the balloons 37:44

5y ago37:44

37:44

Chris Rollins is back with band members Sam Libretti & Dominic Doria to discuss their latest single, "We're No Penguins". Hilarity ensues when Sam admits he's never heard the song. We made him listen...eventually! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support…

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"April" - Drew Neely & The Heroes 29:43

5y ago29:43

29:43

The guys jumped on a zoom call #socialdistancing to discuss their new single, April! Evidently, Drew is a fool for love. No mullets were harmed during the recording of this podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support

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"Lori" - Drew Neely & The Heroes 34:13

5+ y ago34:13

34:13

Our favorite heroes are back to talk about their latest single, "Lori"! Please like, rate, share, etc this podcast if you've been enjoying these episodes. Also, don't for get to subscribe to stay up-to-date on the latest episodes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support…

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"Val" - Drew Neely & The Heroes 42:47

5+ y ago42:47

42:47

The guys are back to talk about how a song can go from idea to release in less than a week! Be sure to head over to DrewNeelyAndTheHeroes.bandcamp.com to download their new song, "Val" PS Tony doesn't really look like Barbara Walters. Drew was just joking! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support…

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"Jamie" - Drew Neely & The Heroes 29:42

5+ y ago29:42

29:42

The guys are back with their new single, "Jamie" to talk about what makes this song one of their favorites! "No...I-talian! You....Greek!" - Tony "Peanut Butter & Jelly" Tenerelli --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support

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"Think of a Ghost" -...and the balloons 33:28

5+ y ago33:28

33:28

Chris Rollins is back in studio to talk about ...and the balloons' latest single, Think of a Ghost. My apologies to Dave Ada, we ran out of time! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support

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"Kristen" - Drew Neely & The Heroes 54:10

5+ y ago54:10

54:10

The Heroes are back to talk about their newest song, but don't worry...there are plenty of Taco Bell references! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support

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Episode 004 - "Jen" - Drew Neely & The Heroes 37:15

5+ y ago37:15

37:15

The guys are back to talk about their new single, "Jen"! Don't worry, there is plenty of laughing at their own jokes, as well as dealing with the issues of taking a song idea and turning into a finished product! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support

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Episode 003 - "Chasing Danielle" 42:38

5+ y ago42:38

42:38

Drew Neely & (some of) The Heroes sat down to talk about their new single, "Chasing Danielle". As usual, hilarity ensued. They talked about the song, the band, Long John Silver's, NASCAR, spicy nuggs & wrestling! Prepare to be entertained! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support…

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Episode 002 - ...and the balloons' single, She, Tokyo 43:28

5+ y ago43:28

43:28

Chris Rollins (...and the balloons) is back to talk about their new single, She, Tokyo. Out now on Thrifty Records wherever you stream your music! Be sure to check out their social media pages as well as the new video! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support…

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S02E28 - Michael Sodini Founder of Walk the Talk America Part Two 1:08:02

6y ago1:08:02

1:08:02

Despite his family's three decades in the gun manufacturing business, Michael bills himself and the most ungun gun guy. Listen in as we cover everything from guns to social media. Mission Statement Reduce incidents of suicide by firearms, gun negligence through education and proactive programs that identify risks, raise awareness, and provide solut…

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S02E27 - Michael Sodini Founder of Walk the Talk America Part One 1:00:59

6y ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Despite his family's three decades in the gun manufacturing business, Michael bills himself and the most ungun gun guy. Listen in as we cover everything from guns to social media. Mission Statement Reduce incidents of suicide by firearms, gun negligence through education and proactive programs that identify risks, raise awareness, and provide solut…

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S02E26 - Is There Any Value In Working To Get Your Ex Back? 19:05

6y ago19:05

19:05

Repurposed content from the relationship segment of the Honestly Dawn podcast. Ahmed and I talk about the trend I was seeing in angst ridden individuals who were posting questions on Reddit and Quora about how to get their exs back. We consider the question from both personal experience as well as practicality. --- Support this podcast: https://pod…

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EP 001 - I Know It's Not Safe by ...and the balloons 50:40

6y ago50:40

50:40

We sat down with Chris Rollins from ...and the balloons to talk about his new single "I Know It's Not Safe". Check it out!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thriftyrecords/support

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S02E25 - How To See Yourself As Sexy 11:23

6y ago11:23

11:23

https://medium.com/@verimour/how-to-see-yourself-as-sexy-21ec1c66957a For as long as I can remember I’ve had what a friend once referred to as “White Woman’s Syndrome”. It’s that inability to step outside our heads and see ourselves in the senuous and sexy way others do. Because of that we are not comfortable in our bodies, so we don’t swing our hi…

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S02E24 - The Past, The Future, Depression and Finding Your Passion 17:22

6y ago17:22

17:22

A lot has changed in the 23 years since I wrote the paper highlighted in this episode. While I still have challenges, their nature and degree are very different. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/verimourspeaks/support

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S02E23 - Why I Love Mondays and You Can Too 7:40

6y ago7:40

7:40

For many years I was like the rest of the world rushing my life from weekend to weekend always trying to savor those precious final Sunday night or holiday hours and dreading the sound of the alarm that signaled a new work week. Even then I remember commenting on the irony of it and how unfortunate it all was given how delicate our existence can be…

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S02E22 - Dr. Ming Wang, Author of From Darkness to Sight: A Journey from Hardship to Healing 40:19

6y ago40:19

40:19

Repurposed content from the Honestly Speaking/Honestly Dawn podcasts. Dr. Wang tells of growing up in communist China where no one was allowed to move from one city to another without the governments permission and how his mind and world view shifted completely upon coming to the US. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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S02E21 - Boris Boric Part Two TBI, Coma, Death Sentence and the Long Road to Recovery 41:44

6y ago41:44

41:44

Repurposed content from the Honestly Speaking/Honestly Dawn podcasts. Hear Boris tell of his second near death experience where he wakes from a coma to learn he wasn't even supposed to live, much less walk again. And hear what seem like a surprising revelation about his attitude regarding the entire experience. --- Support this podcast: https://pod…

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S02E20 - Boris Boric Part One Child Survivor of the Croatian War of Independence 18:26

6y ago18:26

18:26

Repurposed content from the Honestly Speaking/Honestly Dawn podcasts. Boris is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. Having survived not one, but two cataclysmic life events, he now uses what he learned to change lives himself. In this first part, hear him tell of tripping over dead bodies at the age of 6 after being separated from his …

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S02E19 - Entrepreneur Confessions 32:02

6y ago32:02

32:02

Today's episode is me hoping to help you through my own raw honesty about the challenges of being an overachieving work in progress and the stupid shit we do that doesn't have to be the end of the world. The apology is mostly in the confession, that he'll never hear, as I don't ever actually say I'm sorry. But if it's the thought that counts then h…

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S02E18 - Mustafa How a Muslim Taught Me the Meaning of Christmas 1:06:34

6y ago1:06:34

1:06:34

This interview was recorded Christmas Day 2015 in Austin, Texas. When I say the meaning of Christmas here, I'm referring to the most basic human traits of love, compassion and pain both physical and emotional. I know that many people still experience a great deal of anger toward the Muslim community. My aim isn't to comment or pass judgment on eith…

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S02E17 - Kerry Cohen Author of Loose Girl: A Memoir of Promiscuity 38:08

6y ago38:08

38:08

Repurposed content from the Honestly Speaking/Honestly Dawn podcasts. Kerry is a prolific writer and speaks very candidly about her addictions to sex and alcohol. She has written several other books including: Lush: A Memoir Dirty Little Secrets The Truth of Memoir Easy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/verimourspeak…

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S02E16 - The Secret to Women Revealed 20:42

6y ago20:42

20:42

It's an age old cliche the shake our heads moments when we look at the opposite sex and wonder how we can both be the same species. Could it be simpler than we let ourselves believe? A repurposed interview from Honestly Dawn, Ahmed and Dawn explore the possibility that maybe it doesn't have to be so difficult. --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

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S02E15 - Debra Gwartney Author of Live Through This: A Mother's Memoir of Runaway Daughters and Reclaimed Love 38:37

6y ago38:37

38:37

Imagine your two teenage daughters living on the streets where you can't find them and can only imagine their fate. In this repurposed interview from the Honestly Dawn podcast, author Debra Gwartney talks about the mixed bag of fear, guilt, anger and hurt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/verimourspeaks/support…

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S02E14 - When is a Dick Pick Appropriate? 19:06

6y ago19:06

19:06

Repurposed content from Honestly Speaking/Honestly Dawn, I wasn't sure what to say when Ahmed asked me to talk about this subject, but you can believe I came up with something. Enlightening conversation as always. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/verimourspeaks/support…

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S02E13 - Thomas Cook Talks Parenting, Drug Abuse and Life Changes 28:10

6y ago28:10

28:10

Repurposed content from Honestly Speaking/Honestly Dawn, my friend Thomas talks about growing up in a very dysfunctional home where drugs and alcohol were the norm and what it took to go from drug addict and dealer to respected businessman. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/verimourspeaks/support…

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S02E12 - The Secret to goal Setting for Maximum Results 38:40

6y ago38:40

38:40

Repurposed from Honestly Speaking/Honestly Dawn, Hector and I share our similar but somewhat different views on the difference between "just do it" and "of course, what else would I do?". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/verimourspeaks/support

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S02E11 - Anthony Venn-Brown Author of A Life of Unlearning - a Preacher's Struggle With His Homosexuality, Church and Faith 36:58

6y ago36:58

36:58

More repurposed content from the Honestly Speaking/Honestly Dawn podcast days. Venn-Brown talks very candidly about growing up gay in an ultra religious Australian family and the inordinate lengths he went to trying to get God to "fix" him, before tragedy helped him find a place of acceptance with his life and his church. --- Support this podcast: …

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S02E10 - Female Satisfaction in the Bedroom 6:51

6+ y ago6:51

6:51

As women are we doing all we can to ensure our wants and needs are met in the bedroom? Do we have any culpability at all in our dissatisfaction or should our partners come to the game fully informed and prepared? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/verimourspeaks/support…

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S02E09 - The Social Media Monster, Faithful Friend or Pure Evil? 28:26

6+ y ago28:26

28:26

Anyone who knows me well can tell you I have a very dim view of our current social media environment. And my distaste for it has grown exponentially since this episode was recorded in 2016. That year alone, nearly 45,000 Americans took their own lives and there is more than enough anecdotal if not outright causal examples of the role the social med…

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S02E08 - Profanity and Loss of Control 22:37

6+ y ago22:37

22:37

Additional reused content from the Honestly Speaking/Honestly Dawn podcast days. Hear Hector and I talk about words, how we use them, the power they give and the power they take away. Hear him tell how language is handled in his home of small children and what ground rules keep things running smoothly in an enormously hectic but loving household. -…

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S02E07 - Confidence, Vanity or Narcicissm 24:14

6+ y ago24:14

24:14

Repurposed content from the Honestly Speaking/Honestly Dawn Podcasts. The words we use especially in the way of labeling ourselves or others can have an incredibly powerful, long lasting and too often extremely detrimental impact on our lives. In this episode Hector and I attempt to make a semantic distinction between the labels of Confidence, Vani…

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