Episode 006 [Kevin Lyman]

For the XXWHY season finale, who better to talk to than my producer, co-writer, guitarist and mentor the great Kevin Hissink aka Boonn (@iamboon) // Kev plays a key role in every song I make. We discussed making ‘Best Friends’ and ‘blood//water’, finding guitar at an early age, dropping out of school, and who we resist for. Truly one of my best friends, and this was a special moment to celebrate him. Thanks for all the support this season with over 50,000 listens of the podcast, and can’t wait to do more of this in the future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up next on XXWHY is Emo Nite cofounder, Ride or Cry creative director, and all around good guy, Morgan Freed (@partywizard) // We talked about addiction, recovery, late blooming in the arts, moving at your own pace, and unconventional paths to finding your why! Good times, good peoples. Enjoy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This special social distance edition of XXWhy I sat down with up and coming alternative artist Zero 9:36. We talked about writing music to deal with trauma, switching from making rap to making rock, staying loyal to the friends you came up with, and not getting discouraged along the way. Enjoy!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode I got to sit down with the living legend Kevin Lyman, founder of the Vans Warped Tour. We talked about music, philanthropy, education, practical advice for anyone looking to get into the event planning industry, and running towards the lightning. Enjoy!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 5 of XXWHY, I got to sit down with rockstar, mentor, new dad and all around great guy Deryck Whibley of Sum 41. We talked about humble beginnings, the competitive nature of rock, reinvention as an artist, addiction, recovery, and the art of DOING MORE & THINKING LESS. It was a really special conversation for me, as I’ve been a fan of Deryck’s work for a long time, and consider him a good friend. Enjoy!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I got to sit down with my friend and collaborator Phem just before quarantine locked us down. We had a wide ranging talk on purpose, finding your people, finding motivation, being a woman in music, being open with your story, your sexuality, regret. One of my favorite episodes yet. Dive in!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the third episode of XXWHY I sit down with Nick Woldfrom DREAMERS to talk politics, having no plan B, evolving your soundas an artist, and going out into the water where your toes barelytouch the ground. This was recorded BEFORE quarantine and is beingreleased from the archives to celebrate the new release we put outdespite the circumstances, and give you some more to binge whileyou’re stuck in your living room. Don’t forget to text voter xx to40649 to register to vote and win a guitar signed by us. Dive in!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh off the release of their new single, "All In My Head," Whethan and Grandson sit down at Idobi Studios in North Hollywood to discuss early career inspiration, gratitude, and balancing life as an artist both on the road and behind the scenes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the first episode of xxwhy, grandson sits down with K.Flay to discuss artist collaboration and how their new single, "Peaches," was born. "We all have the ability through community and collaboration and through resilience of our own mind and spirit to take experiences and turn them into something beautiful and sweet."— Kristine Flaherty See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.