Andrew Schwab takes Project 86 fans on a trip down memory lane with stories pulled from his autobiographical book, I. Need. Truth.: My Life and Times in Project 86. As he walks listeners through the band’s history, he shares the highest of highs and lowest of lows, how the journey has shaped him, and a few things he wishes he’d done differently. Along the way, Andrew mixes in fun stories and tidbits—like who his favorite bands are, which era of Project 86 he enjoyed the most, and why Tooth & Nail initially hesitated to sign them because they “weren’t cool enough.”

At the top of the episode, Joey chats with friend, Brittany Best, about her own music-listening journey of Christian alternative, how she became a Project 86 fan, and her love for Poor Old Lu, Dakota Motor Company, and old-school Christian rap.

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[Part 2 with Andrew Schwab, releasing soon, will be a deep-dive into the story of all things Project 86]

Andrew Schwab just completed his first novel "OMNI." In this book, Andrew explores society's relationship with metaphysics, AI, and media by providing a mind-bending journey through a fictional civilization in the "not so distant" future. On this episode, Andrew shares a bit about the imaginary world found in the pages of his novel, the reasons behind writing it and his passionate ambition to continue writing novels and recording new Project86 albums that are thematically linked to his dystopian tales.

Over the course of this conversation, Andrew, along with host Joey Svendsen, discuss the future of AI and the potential threats it could pose to mankind. Andrew provides insight into the impact AI will have on younger generations and how they relate to true art. He also argues that humanity isn't counting the cost of technological development, and he articulates how one of the most impactful costs could be humanity becoming less human.

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PART 2: Mark Salomon (The Crucified, Stavesacre, etc) gives us some life updates, shares where he's at in his Christians faith, describes some ways in which he's changed over the years, and challenges listeners who believe they've figured out God. Along the way, Mark, with hosts Joey and Jared, takes listeners on some trips down memory lane, shares some regrets and gives his stab at a "best punk rock bands" list.

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PART 1: At the top of the episode, his buddy Jim Chaffin (The Crucified), another buddy Allan Aguirre (Scaterd Few), and Mikee Bridges (Sometime Sunday, Tomfest, TomCon) pay tribute to the most impactful frontmen of the Christian punk and hardcore scene. Also joining the conversation is Jeremy Gould (Rumors Are True Podcast) and Cameron (Tooth and Nail News Instagram).

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HOSTS: Joey Svendsen / Jared Svendsen

thanks to Adam Again, The Crucified, Stavesacre, Neon Horse, The Lead, Scaterd Few, and Mechanical River for the music on this episode.