About this episodeToby Morris discusses the physical demands of punk rock singing, the challenges of balancing touring with fami…AI summary
Toby Morris discusses the physical demands of punk rock singing, the challenges of balancing touring with family life, and his unconventional path into acting and podcasting. He shares detailed anecdotes about his extensive tattoo history, including painful experiences and bad choices, while reflecting on how his punk ethos influences his parenting and personal happiness.
Key takeaways 6
Singing Technique: Professional vocal health requires training to avoid voice damage during high-volume touring; Toby Morris credits Melissa Cross's 'Screaming in Zen' for teaching him proper technique after years of vocal strain.
In-Ear Monitors: While professional bands use in-ear monitors for audio clarity, Toby Morris rejects them because they disconnect him from the live energy of the band and crowd, preferring to adjust volume manually.
Family Balance: Toby prioritizes family over career intensity, noting that after 25 years of marriage and having a son, he finds touring difficult due to separation, leading to a shift towards shorter, more manageable show schedules.
Acting Limitations: Toby acknowledges he lacks acting chops and cannot read scripts well, which ended his brief acting career; he excels only in stunt work where physicality matters more than dialogue.
Tattoo Culture Evolution: Modern tattooing is less painful and more hygienic than in the 90s due to numbing creams and vegan inks, though pain tolerance varies with age and mindset.
Personal Philosophy: Success is defined by happiness and connecting people rather than financial accumulation; Toby finds joy in facilitating opportunities for others without seeking personal profit.
Notable quotes 5AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“If you sing consistently you're going to blow your voice out totally so if you start doing like 9 10 15 20 shows in a row right you have to learn where to sing from.”
Toby explains why he sought professional vocal training from Melissa Cross to sustain his career as a touring punk singer.
“I hate leaving you know what i mean i hate the whole process of going to the airport just getting on the plane once i'm there with my band... i'm a super emo dad.”
Reflecting on the difficulty of balancing his life as a touring musician with being a present father.
“I'm not an actor but i i had an agent when i was a pro skateboarder... i ended up asking not to be a part of that because yeah i wasn't worthy of auditioning i didn't act i don't i can't read.”
▶ 21:48Explaining why his brief foray into Hollywood acting failed due to a lack of fundamental skills like script reading.
“Success is just is as happiness it's not it's not finance... i just i've always been like that always connecting people and lacing if somebody gives me free [ __ ] i give them free.”
▶ 12:00Defining his personal metric for success, which focuses on relationships and generosity rather than money.
“It's like a floyd mayweather's in your corner it doesn't mean you're going to win the boxing fight so this dude eats [ __ ]”
▶ 32:16Describing a friend's failed attempt to drop in on Tony Hawk's vert ramp despite having professional advice.
Chapters & Sections (62)▼
0:10Discussion on Singing Techniques and Equipmentchapter4
0:10Discussion on Singing Techniques and Equipment
3:15Vocal Strain in Punk Rock Band
4:47Music Band Member Career Discussion
6:09Ear Protection for Musicians and Racing
8:12Touring Life and Family Balancechapter2
8:12Touring Musician Reflects on Life on the Road
9:42Emotional Struggles of a Musician Dad
12:17Early Influences in Punk Music Careerchapter2
12:17Early Influences in Punk Rock Music
14:20Athletic Greens Product Benefits and Features
16:28Manscaped Product Review and Personal Experiencechapter3
16:28Manscaped Product Review and Personal Experience
18:02Reasons for Starting a Podcast
19:32Uncertainty about Future Music Tour Plans
21:42Rejection in Acting and Auditionschapter5
21:42Rejection in Acting and Auditions
23:18Mall Cop Actor Shares Unusual Experience
24:43Former Actor's Career and Social Life
26:08Friendship Origin Story with Dax Shepard
27:17Discussion about Acting and John Wick
29:28Tony's Daring Mini Ramp Skateboarding Trickschapter3
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