recently had the pleasure of sitting down with the Lived Through That podcast, and I have to say, it was one of the more profound interview experiences I’ve had in a while. This isn’t your typical “gear talk” or “tour antics” show. The podcast thrives on the intersection of music and survival, focusing on people who not only witnessed the most volatile eras of rock history but also navigated the fire and came out the other side. Speaking with them felt like opening a time capsule—one filled with a lot of noise, a lot of heart, and a fair share of scar tissue.

During our conversation, we moved past the highlight reels and got into the heavy lifting of what it means to be an artist in the long term. We talked about the reality of the L.A. punk scene, the inner workings of L7, and the grit required to maintain your identity when the world tries to pin a label on you. It was an honest reflection on the highs and lows, the moments of total clarity, and the times when the path forward wasn’t so obvious. There’s a specific kind of kinship that comes from talking to people who value the process of living as much as the product of the art itself.

For those of you who have been following my journey since the beginning, or even if you’ve just joined the ride, I think this episode offers a perspective I don’t often get to share. It’s a deep dive into the lessons learned from decades on the road and in the studio, and how those experiences continue to shape my photography and my music today. It was a reminder that we are all a collection of the things we’ve survived. You can find the episode on all major streaming platforms now—I’d love for you to give it a listen and let me know which parts resonated most with you.

@jenniferfinch, @mikehipple