Waterproof Records with Jacob Givens

Kira Roessler joins me to trace a remarkable musical journey—from discovering Billie Holiday and witnessing the birth of the Los Angeles punk scene to playing bass with Black Flag, forming dos with Mike Watt, and creating her new solo album, Enigma.

We talk about the evolution of punk, surviving brutal Black Flag tours while attending UCLA, her innovative approach to intertwining bass lines, and how her award-winning career in sound editing continues to shape the way she hears and creates music.And, of course, Kira reveals the waterproof record that first made music feel like it truly belonged to her.
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This week on Waterproof Records Podcast, Petey USA joins me to talk about his journey as a musician and songwriter—and how his viral absurdist comedy introduced his work to an even wider audience. We explore the strange magic of the Midwest, the humor and vulnerability behind his music, and the formative records that helped shape his creative DNA.
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This week, Greg Katz, Mark "Echo" Edwards, and Mandy Tannen of the L.A. band Cheekface join me for a conversation about how they came together, embracing creativity without expectations, the surprising success that followed, and the albums that shaped each of their musical journeys. Along the way, we talk about art, songwriting, nostalgia, and why making something just because you love it can sometimes lead to the best results.
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On this episode of Waterproof Records, I sit down with Mark Hennessy, the voice of Paw, an underrated band to emerge in the '90s from Lawrence, Kansas with their own special "heartland grunge" sound.

Mark shares a bit about his stage 4 cancer diagnosis, how it changed his outlook on life, rediscovering the joy of performing, and why music continues to give him purpose. It's an honest conversation about creativity, gratitude, and the power that great records still have to connect us.If you grew up on '90s alternative rock—or you're discovering Paw for the first time—this is an episode you won't want to miss.
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For nearly 40 years, Greg Attonito and The Bouncing Souls have been one of punk rock's most beloved and enduring bands.

In this episode of Waterproof Records, Greg joins Jacob to talk about the band's upcoming album Born to Be, the creative process behind new music, and what it means to make uplifting, unifying art in a divided world. The conversation explores Greg's musical roots growing up in New Jersey, the records and artists that shaped him, and the surprising story behind his Waterproof Record selection. Along the way, Greg reflects on songwriting, finding inspiration in other people's stories, the lasting power of music, and the moments that first made him fall in love with being a musician.

From punk rock to the blues, from Springsteen to Robert Johnson, this is a fascinating conversation about creativity, connection, and the albums that leave a permanent mark on our lives.
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