Original release date: 6/18/12
Original Episode Notes:
Brian Cook, currently of <a href="http://www.russiancirclesband.com/">Russian Circles</a>, used to play for legendary hardcore act <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botch_(band)">Botch</a>, followed by the much beloved <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/These_Arms_are_Snakes">These Arms Are Snakes</a>. We sat down in Brian's apartment and enjoyed a few beers while he spun tales of drunken woe from his TAAS touring days, followed by a tale of wake-the-fuck-up from a more recent Russian Circles trip.
This Podcast features excerpts of three songs by Russian Circles, from the album Empros:
<ul>
 <li>309</li>
 <li>Atackla</li>
 <li>Mladek</li>
</ul>
Available here -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.russiancirclesband.com/">www.russiancirclesband.com</a>
Huge thanks to Brian for taking the risk and being my first podcaster. I hope you all enjoy this.

He Whose Ox Is Gored

The Wasted Years Podcast originally ran from 2012 to 2014, and 15 episodes were released. The Wasted Years is bands and musicians telling stories about touring. This is real life viewed through the lens of the touring musician. Producer/Host Aaron Semer stopped making new podcasts because life and other musical endeavors got in the way. Here they are, re-uploaded, for old fans and new. Enjoy!

All episodes produced, recorded, edited, and mixed by Aaron Semer. Theme song by Aaron Semer. All other music is courtesy of the bands and musicians being interviewed.