Friend and musician, Shantelle, joins the pod today! Brought together through our love for the band Circa Survive, Shantelle and I have been supporting each other from afar on the internet for a few years now. This convo is jammed packed with nostalgia as we venture down memory lane to 2004/2005 and swap stories on where we were the first time we heard Anthony Green's voice, how we each found Circa Survive, the impact their music has had on us throughout the years, and how their music connected us via the internet. Other topics we cover: Shantelle’s childhood and the journey to accepting she was gay, navigating “coming out” to her Father and why it took so long, specific Circa songs that influenced her, how she got into playing music, battling imposter syndrome when we try to create, her creation process in general, and much more. Be sure to check out Shantelle’s new single Epiphany dropping on May 6th on Spotify - Link in show notes below. Follow Shantelle Here: Instagram Pre-save Epiphany Spotify Twitter Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected] Other Projects I’m Involved With: The Roommates - Spotify The Roommates - Instagram One Long Take - Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malfunktion/support

On this ep, My Sis-in-law, Hannah, stops by the studio to have a chat! Have you ever wondered who made the logo for Malfunktion? Well, wonder no more! Hannah helped propel MalFunktion into existence with this logo, and we talk about her inspiration and process behind creating the logo. We also dive deep into Hannah's journey of becoming a Mother and her experience with postpartum depression. A real talk about the joys and struggles of Motherhood, and how she has uses this experience to continually transform and grow. Other topics we talk about: The meaning of life, reincarnation??, how to get out of a mental spiral, Hannah adjusting her relationship with alcohol, and much more. Overall, this is just a lovely, heart-felt convo, and I appreciate the wisdom that Hannah shares with me.  And honestly, when I'm getting into a funk and start to spiral, she's the perfect person to help me simmer down naaa lol. Thanks, Hanz https://anchor.fm/malfunktion/support

This week I decided to switch it up and do a Solocast - just me rambling into the microphone. I've felt a little off my game this week and decided to share some of that with y'all. I also chat about the music that's currently been in heavy rotation for me (Pinkshinyultrablast & Explosions In The Sky), along with 4 new goals I want to focus on for the rest of 2022:  1) Therapy consistently 2) Learn about and build a meditation practice 3) Learn about and build a breathwork practice 4) Do the splits Come along and join the ride! Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected] Other Projects I’m Involved With: The Roommates - Spotify The Roommates - Instagram One Long Take - Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malfunktion/support

On this episode of MalFunktion, I have a wonderful conversation with musician, teacher, and Front Man of Antique Gardens, Josh Willis. We met through the music scene here in Texas, and I’ve always been really drawn to the music he and his band create. Despite knowing each other for a few years now, this is the first time we’ve been able to have a real one-on-one convo together. I knew I connected with his art for a reason, because after talking with him, I feel like we’ve been friends for forever. Josh and I dive deep into his musical journey - how he got into music, how that evolved and transformed as he grew up, the roadblocks he has overcome, and the many life lessons he has learned through music that have helped him become a better person, teacher, bandmate, and friend. We also talk about how his move to Atlanta, Georgia in 2020 completely transformed his life for the better through a new job teaching kids music, focusing on mental-health and self-care, and adjusting his relationship with alcohol. I can’t thank Josh enough for opening up and sharing so much with me. He gives some very valuable insight and wisdom that I personally learned a lot from. I know you will enjoy this as much as I did. Come along and join the ride! Follow Josh Here: Instagram: @yeshuawillis Follow Antique Gardens Here: Instagram: @antiquegardens Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected] Other Projects I’m Involved With: The Roommates - Spotify The Roommates - Instagram One Long Take - Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malfunktion/support

Today on MalFunktion, we introduce my wife Caroline to the pod. Get a glimpse into our dynamic as a couple, and learn more about Caroline as we open up about our relationship and fun little life! Some topics we cover: Reminiscing on our first date, our opinions on using the term “wife”, how the pandemic has affected our relationship, how much we love our pet guinea pigs (yes, guinea pigs), and much more! Come along and join the ride! Follow Caroline Here: Instagram: @carolinegarnermcadams Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected] Other Projects I'm Involved With: The Roommates - Spotify The Roommates - Instagram One Long Take - Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malfunktion/support

Today on MalFunktion, we have a special guest, my rock and musical soulmate - Lonnie Shields. Best friends and the original founding members of The Roommates, Lonnie and I have some major history between us. We met in college, played guitars one time together, and that pretty much sealed the deal on our friendship. This convo gives you a glimpse into the beautiful person Lonnie is.  Some topics we cover: Dealing with the loss of her Father, memories touring with the band, how influential and inspirational Manchester Orchestra has been on her life and music, will we get "too old" to rock?, and an embarrassingly long wrap about my not-so-secret obsession with ancient aliens. Come along and join the ride!   Follow Lonnie Here: Instagram: @tx_islander05 Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected] Other Projects: The Roommates - Spotify The Roommates - Instagram One Long Take - Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malfunktion/support

On this episode of MalFunktion, I have a heart to heart with Jesse Johnson.  Not only is she one of my bandmates in The Roommates, she is also one of my best friends.  We go from Aliens to bathroom anxiety in this convo.  Tears were shed and laughs were had.  Buckle up and enjoy the ride! PS - This pod is broken into 2 Parts due to the size when uploading it Follow Jesse Here: Instagram - @jesseamaze123 Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected] Other Projects: The Roommates - Spotify --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malfunktion/support

On this episode of MalFunktion, I have a heart to heart with Jesse Johnson.  Not only is she one of my bandmates in The Roommates, she is also one of my best friends.  We go from Aliens to bathroom anxiety in this convo.  Tears were shed and laughs were had.  Buckle up and enjoy the ride! PS - This pod is broken into 2 Parts due to the size when uploading it Follow Jesse Here: Instagram - @jesseamaze123 Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected] Other Projects: The Roommates - Spotify The Roommates - Instagram One Long Take - Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malfunktion/support

KTK is one cool ass human being that I'm so lucky to be friends with. We have an awesome conversation about a lot of stuff but dive particularly deep into our college basketball experiences and how that journey continues to transform our lives to this day. Smart, witty, fun and cool - She has it all. Come hang out and join the ride. Follow KTK Here: Instagram Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected] Other Projects: The Roommates - Spotify The Roommates - Instagram One Long Take - Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malfunktion/support

It’s only fitting that my good friend Michael Witt is the first person to sit down and have a conversation with me on Malfunktion. Michael is an exceptional musician, singer/songwriter, and overall creative soul whom I share a really cool bond with. We have grown really close over the last 3 years. And one of the most unique elements, and what I believe to be the catalyst to the depth of our connection is Michael and I both grew up in the same small town here in Texas. Since re-connecting in our adulthood, it has been extremely healing and validating for each of us to spend time talking about our pasts together, along with encouraging each other in the many creative pursuits we both have. In this episode, Michael and I dive into his current obsession with The Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia, his recent move to Nashville, dealing with the death of his childhood best friend, the ebbs and flows of our creative processes, and much more. Follow Michael Here: Instagram TikTok Spotify Apple Music YouTube [email protected] www.michaelwittmusic.com Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: [email protected] Other Projects: The Roommates - Spotify The Roommates - Instagram One Long Take - Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malfunktion/support