100 Words Or Less: The Podcast
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 784
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
100wordspodcast@gmail.com
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Host
Ray Harkins - Podcast host focused on independent music and culture, with conversations covering musicians, artists, music scenes, and the creative and professional paths behind their work.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Eric Stenman - The Sacramento Music Scene, Producing Records, The Barbarians Of California, Working With Aaron Bruno, And Moving From Behind-the-scenes Production Into Performing.
Mike Morales - Growing Up In California's DIY And Power Violence Scenes, Initiate's Development, Songwriting, Touring, And The Realities Of Life Inside A Contemporary Hardcore Band.
Christine Goodwyne - Building Pool Kids, Florida's DIY Music Scene, Independent Band Economics, Touring, Recording, And The Evolution Of The Band's Sound.
Robin Staps - The Ocean's Development, Touring Internationally, Bringing A European Heavy-music Project To The United States, Running A Record Label, And Balancing Songwriting With Business Responsibilities.
Brian Gorsegner - Tour Booking, Punk History, Music Collecting, Discogs Economics, Archival Work, And Documenting The Stories Behind Influential Punk Artifacts.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Bjorn Dossche from Wrong Man & Rise and Fall
October 07, 2026
Rise and Fall's Bjorn Dossche joins the show to talk about leading Wrong Man into their Deathwish full length debut, and the conversation goes deeper than expected. He breaks down why the mix is where a record actually lives or dies, not just the songs underneath it. He talks about watching hardcore cycle back around on itself generation after generation, and why that's never bothered him. And he opens up about mortality being the unlikely thing that pulled Rise and Fall back together after a...
Ari Katz from Lifetime & Zero Zero
September 30, 2026
Ari Katz has spent over three decades inside hardcore and punk, first as the singer of Lifetime, the New Brunswick band that quietly rewired what a hardcore song could be about, then through Zero Zero, and later behind the counter at Black Cat Records. On this episode of 100 Words Or Less, Ari looks backward: the DFA scene, the New York hardcore bands that set the bar in the late '80s and early '90s, and what it took for a band from Jersey to write something personal in a scene built on tough...
Bryan Garris from Knocked Loose
September 23, 2026
Bryan Garris, vocalist of Knocked Loose, one of the most talked-about hardcore bands to come out of the last decade. He first sat down on the show in 2017, when the band was still an "upstart" fielding as much online debate as praise. Nine years later, they've released a Grammy-nominated record, toured arenas with Metallica and Gojira, collaborated across genres (Poppy, Chris Motionless, Denzel Curry), and become one of the rare hardcore bands to break through to a genuinely mainstream audien...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with 100 Words Or Less: The Podcast?
100 Words Or Less: The Podcast is hosted by Ray Harkins. Its publicly listed email is 100wordspodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for 100 Words Or Less: The Podcast?
The publicly listed email for 100 Words Or Less: The Podcast: 100wordspodcast@gmail.com.
How many listeners does 100 Words Or Less: The Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates 100 Words Or Less: The Podcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for 100 Words Or Less: The Podcast?
100 Words Or Less: The Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Active or established participants in independent music and culture, especially musicians, producers, label founders, booking professionals, archivists, and authors with substantial experience in punk, hardcore, alternative, or DIY scenes. Common among recent guests: Released or produced notable independent music; Built a sustained career in touring or music scenes; Founded or operated a record label, booking company, archive, or other music venture. Recent guests include Eric Stenman, Mike Morales, and Christine Goodwyne.
How hard is it to get booked on 100 Words Or Less: The Podcast?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does 100 Words Or Less: The Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Music, Independent Music, Punk Rock, Hardcore, and Diy Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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