Kevin Lyman, founder of the Vans Warped Tour and a 40-year music industry veteran, shares the untold stories, backstage shenanigans, and narrowly-avoided disasters of the world’s longest running punk rock festival. Kevin is joined by special guests from the tour to tell all the behind-the-scenes anecdotes he’s never publicly revealed. Each episode, Kevin and his co-host, Tony Arratia, select a topic based on fan suggestions and give all the answers to the questions you didn’t even know you had. Text questions and comments to (818)-863-6445. New episodes every other Monday.
My Warped Life
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Kevin Lyman, founder of the Vans Warped Tour and a 40-year music industry veteran, shares the untold stories, backstage shenanigans, and narrowly-avoided disasters of the world’s longest running punk rock festival. Kevin is joined by special guests from the tour to tell all the behind-the-scenes anecdotes he’s never publicly revealed. Each episode, Kevin and his co-host, Tony Arratia, select a topic based on fan suggestions and give all the answers to the questions you didn’t even know you had. Text questions and comments to (818)-863-6445. New episodes every other Monday.
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May 9, 2022
Ep. 30 | “One Bad Apple”
<p>Everyone’s life was changed after their first Warped Tour experience, especially in the case of Christian Picciolini. Christian is a former American extremist who, after spending time with people from the Warped Tour, founded the Free Radicals Project, to prevent extremism and help people disengage from hate movements.</p> <p>Christian explains how easy it is to pulled into these hate organizations because they prey on people in unfortunate situations and people who are desperate to find their purpose: “you don’t looking for them, they come looking for you.” Christian discusses what he does now to help break people from these groups and how others can help too. Plus, he and Kevin share their positive perspective on how the future can always be brighter.</p> <p>Read <strong>Breaking Hate: Confronting the New Culture of Extremism </strong>by Christian Picciolini <a href="https://www.christianpicciolini.com/breaking-hate-book" target="_blank">HERE</a></p> <p>Use Code “KEVIN” on <a href="http://drinkweird.com/">DRINKWEIRD.com</a> to donate 100% of the proceeds from your order to Unite the United.</p> <p>Featuring:<br> Christian Picciolini (@CPicciolini) - Author, Founder of the Free Radicals Project</p>
April 25, 2022
Ep. 29 | “Do You Have Insurance for That?”
<p>If any of you have gotten a tattoo while at the Warped Tour, don’t tell Kevin… Or his insurance agent! This week, Kevin shares his opinions on tattoos from Warped, tattoos in punk rock, and tattoos in the workplace by catching up with three of his friends whose lives have been changed by tattoos.</p> <p>Kevin talks with Ink Master’s Oliver Peck, who traveled with Warped Tour for years giving tattoos without ever getting permission. Plus, Kevin asks Scott Alderman about his experience creating the Tattoo the Earth Festival, a massive tour that only lasted one year, and why it led him to write his book, Caravan of Pain. Also, Kevin catches up with Nathan Madden, a founding member of STAPAW (Supporting Tattoos And Piercings At Work) to hear why the organization started and the incredible impact they’ve had on the policies of major corporations.</p> <p>Buy <a href="https://www.scottalderman.com/buythebook/">Caravan of Pain: The True Story of the Tattoo the Earth Tour</a><br> <a href="https://www.stapaw.com/">Join STAPAW</a></p> <p>Use Code “KEVIN” on <a href="http://drinkweird.com/">DRINKWEIRD.com</a> to donate 100% of the proceeds from your order to Unite the United.</p> <p>Featuring:<br> Oliver Peck (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/oliverpecker/">@OliverPeck</a>) - Tattoo Artist, Entertainer<br> Nathan Madden (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stapaw">@STAPAW</a>) - Founder of STAPAW<br> Scott Alderman (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tattootheearthfestival">@TattooTheEarthFestival</a>) - Founder of Tattoo the Earth Festival</p>
April 11, 2022
Short Stories Ep. 1 | "Gray, Bald, and Fat"
<p>After recently rediscovering one of his favorite articles "<a href="https://www.metalsucks.net/2022/02/23/9-public-figures-who-famously-hate-heavy-metal/">9 Public Figures Who Famously Hate Heavy Metal</a>" where he hysterically makes an appearance at number 4, Kevin explains why he referred to the heavy metal community as "Gray, Bald, and Fat." He details a very angry call he received from Sharon Osbourne and why he had to make a public apology to Sharon and Ozzy, plus the whole heavy metal community, after sticking his nose in someone else's business.</p> <p>Get a sneak peek of Kevin's new series, "Short Stories of My Warped Life" where you can finally hear about the things that we can't mention on the podcast. This first one is on us but, in the coming weeks, only a snippet of these episodes will be available on Spotify and the full versions can be heard on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mywarpedlife">Patreon</a> for just $5 a month.</p> <p><strong>Use Code “KEVIN” on </strong><a href="http://drinkweird.com/">DRINKWEIRD.com</a><strong> to donate 100% of the proceeds from your order to my charity, Unite the United.</strong></p>
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