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The Rumors are True Podcast
Exploring the Heart of Music History

The Rumors are True Podcast

The Rumors Are True Podcast brings together engaging conversations with musicians and friends, both old and new. Exploring nostalgia and the journeys of influential artists, each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the music scene that shaped our lives. Tune in and rediscover the soundtracks of your past!

Ryan Rado (Make it Perfect Podcast, Colson)
The Rumors are True Podcast
Ryan Rado (Make it Perfect Podcast, Colson)

Recent Episodes

Aug. 13, 2026

Ryan Rado (Make it Perfect Podcast, Colson)

In this episode of The Rumors Are True Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Ryan Rado, host of Make It Perfect, visual artist, and musician best known for his work with the Nashville hardcore band Colson. Ryan has been involved in the Nashville music and hardcore scene for years, while also building a career as an artist and creating the Make It Perfect show, a unique platform where he talks with artists, musicians, and other creatives about their lives, work, and the ideas behind what they create. J
Aug. 6, 2026

Orion Walsh (Slow Coming Day)

The Rumors Are True Podcast This week on The Rumors Are True, we're joined by Orion Walsh, vocalist and guitarist of the influential post-hardcore band Slow Coming Day. Orion reflects on the band's beginnings, signing with Tooth & Nail Records, and the impact Slow Coming Day had during the early 2000s melodic hardcore and emo movement. We discuss the writing and recording of their albums, life on the road, and what it was like to be part of a generation of bands that helped shape an era of indep
July 30, 2026

Justin Jones (Idle Threat)

This week on The Rumors Are True, we're joined by Justin Jones, drummer and founding member of idle threat, the Nashville-based rock band signed to Tooth & Nail Records. Justin shares the story behind the band's formation, their DIY beginnings, and the journey that led them to one of the most respected labels in alternative and heavy music. We talk about the passion that drives idle threat, the band's message of hope through struggle, and the experiences that have shaped their music over the yea
July 23, 2026

Erick Newbill (Fair, Subways on the Sun)

This week on The Rumors Are True, we welcome Erick Newbill from Fair and Subways on the Sun. Erick joins us for an in-depth conversation about his musical journey, from joining Aaron Sprinkle's acclaimed alternative rock band Fair to fronting the Seattle indie rock outfit Subways on the Sun. We dive into the creative process behind both bands, the evolution of his songwriting, balancing music with life, and the stories behind the records that have connected with fans over the years. We also dis
July 16, 2026

Dan Didier (The Promise Ring, Maritime, Vermont)

This week on The Rumors Are True, we're joined by Dan Didier, drummer for The Promise Ring, Maritime, Vermont, and more. Dan has been an integral part of the independent music scene for decades, helping shape the sound of one of the most influential emo and indie rock bands of the late '90s before continuing his musical journey with Maritime and other projects. In this conversation, Dan reflects on the early days of The Promise Ring, the band's lasting legacy, life on the road, songwriting, rec
July 9, 2026

Ryan Dominguez (Tokyo Rose)

On this episode of The Rumors Are True, we welcome Ryan Dominguez from the band Tokyo Rose. Ryan joins us for a conversation about the formation of Tokyo Rose, the New Jersey emo and pop-punk scene of the early 2000s, and the journey that led the band from local shows to national tours, the Vans Warped Tour, and the release of beloved albums including Reinventing a Lost Art, New American Saint, and The Promise in Compromise. We also dive into the stories behind the albums, discussing the produ