Best Shawna Potter Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 81 - The Crow Soundtrack (1994) 1:01:48

17d ago1:01:48

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"It can't rain all the time..." unless you're living in the '90s and wearing your teenage angst like a badge of honor. In this episode of Waterproof Records, I explore the iconic soundtrack of The Crow—an unforgettable mix of goth, grunge, and industrial that defined a generation. From The Cure’s haunting “Burn” to Stone Temple Pilots, Nine Inch Na…

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Ep. 80 - Ian Shelton from Militarie Gun 53:48

1M ago53:48

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From garage band dreams to headlining stages, Ian Shelton of Militarie Gun joins me for a raw, hilarious, and insightful chat about his journey through music. We get into his pop punk roots, pandemic creativity, and how a 50-hour work week and an iPhone helped launch one of the most exciting bands of the 2020s. We also talk about male lingerie, dru…

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022 - Brian Ritchie (Violent Femmes) on Mental Health & Making It Early 9:15

1M ago9:15

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Brian Ritchie from Violent Femmes talks about how mental health was approached when he was starting out, the impact of breaking big early on his identity as a young musician, how he manages his mental health and lots more.By Christina Rowatt

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Ep. 79 - The Dumes 53:37

2M ago53:37

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This episode is a special one—The Dumes are here! I met this band around a year ago when they opened for Louise Post at the Troubadour, so it was so cool to finally sit down and chat with the band. So welcome singer Elodie Tomlinson, guitarist Peter Recine, and bassist Liam McCormick to talk about their journey, their influences, and the music they…

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Ep. 78 - Living Colour - Time's Up 1:06:04

2M ago1:06:04

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Time's up! No, seriously—let’s jump headfirst into Time's Up, the second album from the legendary New York band Living Colour! This episode is all about the groundbreaking 1990 record that blew my mind as a kid and still holds up today with its powerful mix of rock, funk, metal, jazz, and thought-provoking themes. I share my personal connection to …

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Ep. 77 - Kevin Martin from Candlebox 57:26

2M ago57:26

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I sat down with Kevin Martin to talk about Candlebox’s journey—from their explosive debut in the Seattle grunge scene of the ‘90s to their farewell album, The Long Goodbye. Kevin shares stories about the band’s rise, their biggest influences, and what it was like finding his voice. We also geek out about the modern music scene, female rock powerhou…

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Ep. 76 - Shawna Potter from War On Women 1:03:40

3M ago1:03:40

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In this episode, I sit down with Shawna Potter, the powerhouse lead singer of War on Women—a fierce punk band from Baltimore, Maryland. We talk about her journey, the impact of music, the fight for social justice, and, of course, the record that changed everything for her. A groundbreaking 90s album that inspired her to pick up a guitar and set her…

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"Perfect Too" with Blood Lemon - 041 49:38

3M ago49:38

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This one is for the prog-rock girlies! The business of being in 2 bands. Is it Boise or Boy-see? Finding bandmates as an adult woman. Getting unglued to our phones. Passive vs Active participation in our lives. Are we post- post-riot girl yet? Honorable mentions: Failure Shiner Earth The French Tips The Breeders “Do ya love me now?” SHOW LINKS: “Pe…

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Ep. 75 - Cody Hanson from Hinder 37:29

3M ago37:29

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We’re sitting down with Cody Hanson, drummer and founding member of Hinder, to talk about 20 years of rock, life on the road, and what’s next for the band. Cody talks about Hinder’s journey, from their breakout album Extreme Behavior to their upcoming tour and new music. We dive into Cody’s musical influences, growing up in Oklahoma, and what he fe…

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Interviewing the Interviewer with Occupy the Void's Christina Rowatt - 040 50:32

4M ago50:32

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After being interviewed by Christina Rowatt for her mental health podcast Occupy the Void, host Shawna turned the tables and interviewed her for But Her Lyrics! An enjoyable chat about what it’s like to be a woman in journalism and podcasting, her favorite interview moments, and how a love of language has led her life. Also: Rosie barking, the Extr…

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Ep. 74 - Pump Up the Volume Soundtrack 54:28

4M ago54:28

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Today, we’re cranking up the nostalgia and breaking down the legendary Pump Up the Volume soundtrack from the 1990 cult classic starring Christian Slater. This soundtrack was a defining piece of my youth, full of iconic tracks that pushed boundaries and opened doors to the alternative music scene of the '90s. This was also the soundtrack that intro…

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Ep. 73 - My Top 10 Albums of 2024 56:46

4M ago56:46

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Happy 2025! In this episode, we dive into my top 10 albums of 2024. From the intense energy of live performances to groundbreaking studio albums, I break down the music that defined my year. Plus, I’ll share some honorable mentions and stories from the festivals and experiences that made these picks even more special. Learn more about your ad choic…

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021 - Donita Sparks (L7) / Shawna Potter (War on Women) on Mental Health, Music & Fighting The Power 1:10:47

5M ago1:10:47

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Donita Sparks of L7 talks about her experiences with mental health, the band's evolution and her frustration at the reaction to the overturning of Roe vs. Wade as the founder of Rock For Choice, a pro-choice concert series that featured everyone from Nirvana to Pearl Jam, Rage Against The Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Donita also discusses her…

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"Rain Yr Hand" with Rainer Maria - 039 56:40

5M ago56:40

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In this episode of But Her Lyrics, host Shawna speaks to Caithlin De Marrais, bassist and co-singer and -lyricist for 2nd wave emo band, Rainer Maria. On Thanksgiving morning they dove deep into an early song “Rain Yr Hand,” about how accessing all ages music making spaces is fundamental to our development. Overall themes? Reflection, hindsight, gr…

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Ep. 72 - Foo Fighters - The Colour and the Shape 57:19

6M ago57:19

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Foo Fighters' iconic second album, The Colour and the Shape. Discover the stories behind classic tracks like "Everlong," "Monkey Wrench," and "My Hero," as we unpack the band's creative process, the drama behind the recording sessions, and how Dave Grohl transformed personal struggles into unforgettable…

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020 - Got Depression? Slipknot, Halestorm, Cypress Hill & More Share Insights & Coping Tools 15:29

6M ago15:29

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What does depression feel like? Artists including Corey Taylor (Slipknot), B Real (Cypress Hill), Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Jessica Pimentel, Devin Townsend, Jake Duzsik (Health), Connie Sgarbossa (Seeyouspacecowboy) and Kyle Anderson (Brand of Sacrifice) reflect on their experiences of depression and darkness. They also share the coping mechanisms th…

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Ep. 71 - Portishead - Dummy 58:30

6M ago58:30

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In this episode, we're diving deep into the iconic soundscapes of Portishead's groundbreaking 1994 album, Dummy. From its eerie noir vibes to the lush trip-hop beats, this quintessential '90s masterpiece defined a genre and influenced a generation of music lovers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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19 - Lindsay Schoolcraft - Mental Health & Illness, Cradle of Filth, Creativity & Xen 1:00:19

6M ago1:00:19

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Lindsay Schoolcraft is a Canadian singer, harpist, keyboardist and music producer who is an established solo artist who also spent seven years with Cradle of Filth. In this episode, she discusses her mental health journey and reflects on her time with Cradle of Filth, noting the challenges of dealing with narcissistic individuals and the strain on …

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Ep. 70 - Deftones - Around the Fur 49:45

7M ago49:45

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Around 1997, it started to feel like my music tastes were beginning to mellow and I wasn't seeking out heavy music as much anymore-- until one day when I turned on MTV and saw this band called Deftones screaming with sharks for the My Own Summer (Shove It) music video. Around the Fur would be my introduction to this alternative metal band from Sacr…

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18 - Jake Duzsik (HEALTH) on Mental Health, OCD, Trent Reznor & The Apocalypse 34:19

7M ago34:19

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Jake Duzsik of LA industrial band HEALTH explores his experiences with mental health, creativity and illness plus "DSMV," the song they named after The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - a volume where all of us in the mental health club are included. We talk about how their desolate music may be connecting right now because of…

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Ep. 69 - My Midwestern Emotions 1:05:12

7M ago1:05:12

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After attending Best Friends Forever Festival, my mind was transported back to a time in the late 90s when I was leaving high school and entering college in Illinois. It just so happened that at the same time, the Midwestern Emo scene was blossoming all around me, and the out of body experience I would feel about these bands inspired a truly emotio…

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17 - B Real (Cypress Hill) on Mental Health, Cannabis Culture, Black Sunday Stories & Overcoming Anger 24:31

7M ago24:31

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B Real from Cypress Hill discussed his own mental health experiences and the challenges of expressing vulnerability in aggressive environments like gang life and hip hop. B Real also shared his journey with cannabis, initially using it casually but later becoming an advocate. He highlighted the organic integration of cannabis themes in their music.…

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Ep. 68 - Tim Dow from Shiner / Year of the Rabbit 1:04:04

8M ago1:04:04

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This week on Waterproof Records I welcome drummer Tim Dow from Shiner, Year of the Rabbit, as well as several other collaborations and side projects. Tim shares his musical journey, some of his dazed and confused inspirations as a teenager, and why becoming a sandwich drummer could very well be the next best thing. Learn more about your ad choices.…

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16 - Jessica Pimentel (Brujeria, Orange is the New Black) on Tibetan Buddhism's Power to Fight Depression & Darkness 1:01:23

8M ago1:01:23

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Jessica Pimentel (extreme metal band Brujeria, Netflix's Orange is the New Black) shares her long history with Tibetan Buddhism and how to directly apply it to your life to elevate your mental health and combat depression and suffering. She also explores her creative life as a musician, actor and artist in general.…

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"Ghostload" with Husbandry - 038 38:20

8M ago38:20

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Join host Shawna as she speaks with Carina Zachary, singer and lyricist for NYC-based band Husbandry, about their song “Ghostload” from the album A Port In A Storm. They met in a punk rock parking lot and it got weirder from there. #ripthecrown Content warning - this episode talks about gun violence and school shootings. You'll also hear Carina spe…

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Ep. 67 - The Smashing Pumpkins - Adore 58:34

8M ago58:34

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In 1998 The Smashing Pumpkins returned to us in a different shape than before. Now there were only three, and what remained of the band felt like grief in a gothic gown, introspective and embracing solitude. Somehow Adore mirrored where I found myself as a young man learning to be alone for the first time, and this album has only matured over time.…

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15 - Mental Health vs. Music - Kyle (Brand of Sacrifice), Sean (Make Them Suffer) & Sam (Asking Alexandria) 32:25

8M ago32:25

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This week’s episode features Kyle from Canadian deathcore band Brand of Sacrifice, Sean from Australian metal band Make Them Suffer and Sam from British band Asking Alexandria, interviewed at Knotfest and Good Things Festival in Sydney, Australia. The three-part conversation delves into the stigma surrounding male mental health in the music scene, …

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14 - John Joseph (Cro-Mags) on the PMA Effect, Taking Action & Overcoming Resistance 1:05:35

9M ago1:05:35

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John Joseph first came to prominence as the singer for NYC hardcore band CRO-MAGS. Now an established writer, Ironman, athlete, plant-based living advocate and all-around creative, John joins Tim and Christina to discuss his journey from foster care to finding music, overcoming addiction and achieving creative success and physical feats like a seri…

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Ep. 66 - Tim Kasher from Cursive 1:04:50

9M ago1:04:50

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During the early 2000s, the garage rock revival was dominating the airwaves when I first heard Cursive's 'The Ugly Organ' with a sound I'd never heard before with its of blending post-hardcore punk and cello. Two decades later and Cursive, led by prolific musician/songwriter Tim Kasher, continues to churn out albums with catchy hooks and infectious…

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13 - Benji Webbe (Skindred) on Good Energy as a Choice 52:40

9M ago52:40

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Music has the power to transform our lives. The extremely charismatic Benji Webbe of Skindred chats to Tim and Christina about the importance of positivity, projection, and choice in shaping mental health and wellbeing (especially while writing music during a pandemic). Benji also shares the very personal experience of losing his parents at a young…

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12 - Lindsay McDougall (Frenzal Rhomb): Mental Health in Punk Rock, Sobriety & Wim Hof 1:04:25

9M ago1:04:25

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Lindsay from Frenzal Rhomb chats to Tim and Christina about addressing mental health issues in the Australian music industry, his journey to sobriety (and what it revealed), new conversations about mental illness and the connection between men's mental health and domestic violence. We also share some techniques and lifestyle changes that we've all …

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Ep. 65 - The Flaming Lips - Transmissions from the Satellite Heart 51:47

9M ago51:47

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Being born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it wasn't long before I caught wind of The Flaming Lips-- an experimental psychedelic art-rock band rising out of our neighboring Oklahoma City. By summer of 1993, you could hear people singing 'Taaaaaangerines' along with front-man Wayne Coyne on MTV, but it was when I first purchased Transmissions from th…

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11 - Matt Tuck (Bullet For My Valentine) on Opening Up & Mental Health Breakthroughs 44:16

10M ago44:16

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Matt Tuck of Bullet For My Valentine and hosts Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles discuss the significance of vulnerability in creating meaningful and relatable music. He shares his experiences of opening up about mental health struggles through Bullet for My Valentine's music, emphasising the connection it has had with the fans. We also talk about b…

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A 90s Lostwave Mystery Solved w/Fair Verona - 037 59:32

10M ago59:32

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In this very special episode, host Shawna Potter chats with her former bandmates from the late 90s/early 00s Nashville indie band, Fair Verona. An old, unlabeled mp3 of the FV song “The Downfall of a Well-Known Actress” found its way onto the Lostwave message boards and with some great detective work, this online community found where the song came…

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Ep. 64 - Jonny Polonsky and the 411 on Songwriting 1:01:42

10M ago1:01:42

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In 1996, Jonny Polonsky greeted the world with his debut album 'Hi My Name is Jonny' on Rick Rubin's American Recordings Label. Since then, Jonny has continued to be a prolific singer/songwriter by writing catchy melodies, releasing solo albums, and collaborating with artists like Neil Diamond, Frank Black and Johnny Cash-- to name a few. That's wh…

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10 - Jeremy DePoyster (The Devil Wears Prada) on Depression Expressed Through Song, Landmark Tunes & Mental Health 27:05

10M ago27:05

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Devil Wears Prada co-vocalist Jeremy DePoyster chats about his journey with mental health, how co-vocals work, his relationship with fellow musician Emma Boster of Dying Wish, and more.By Christina Rowatt

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Ep. 63 - Pulp - Different Class 1:02:28

11M ago1:02:28

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Sing along with the common people! Sing along and it might just get you through! In 1995, a band from Sheffield, England called Pulp finally had their day in the sun when that anthemic chorus elevated them to a different class. For many of us in the U.S., we were watching the wave of popular Britpop bands like Blur and Oasis, but Pulp wasn't gettin…

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