Anthony Esparza interviews former Thirty 30 bandmate and current Myth of Atra guitarist Albab Ahmed (a.k.a. Rio). In this in depth conversation, Esparza and Rio discuss when RIo first picked up the six string, the projects following Rio's departure from Thirty 30 and how they led to his new band, Myth of Atra, with ex-Lion I Am drummer Grant McConnell on vocals. 
Rio also takes part in The Esparza Show segments 'Bands I Love That You Hate', 'San Diego Rock Spotlight' in which Rio highlights San Diegan symphonic metal band Unicorn Death, and 'Tonight On Netflix'. Enjoy this great addition to The Esparza Show Podcast!

Music included: "Relive" by Myth of Atra

Follow Rio on Instagram: @planetrio
Follow Myth of Atra on soundcloud (soundcloud.com/myth-of-atra) and DOWNLOAD their new single "Relive" for FREE NOW!
Like Myth of Atra on facebook (facebook.com/MythOfAtra)

Rio will be performing with Thirty 30 during the band's summer run '15 following the release of their first full length album, House of Plagues!

Episode 2: Albab "Rio" Ahmed (Myth of Atra)

Anthony Esparza hosts and in depth interview with his Thirty 30 bandmate, vocalist Kylan Pownell. Kylan shares his story on how he was introduced to music, how he developed a passion to become a vocalist, the demise of his and Anthony's previous band (Burdens Arise),and his failed projects that led to his current position in the San Diegan alternative-metal juggernaut, Thirty 30. He also discusses the bands upcoming album, House of Plagues, and what its completion will mean to him. 
Kylan also takes part in The Esparza Show segments 'Bands I Love To Hate' in which he discusses his love of emo rockers Dashboard Confessional, 'San Diego Rock Spotlight' which he highlights local San Diego artists Buddy Banter and Idlewild, and in 'Tonight On Netlix' Kylan also lets us know what shows and movies he has been watching on Netlix. 
This is not an episode to miss out on as Kylan and Anthony play tracks from Burdens Arise, Thirty 30, and a NEVER BEFORE HEARD track from Kylan's 2010 project, City of Sun, with former Burdens Arise drummer Daniel "Dannyboy" Lambaren. 

Music featured in this episode:
"Burden on Broken Shoulders"- Burdens Arise from their 2008 Ep 'Burden on Broken Shoulders'
"Eve of the Falling"- City Of Sun (previously unreleased demo track)
"Concluding Your Fate"- Thirty 30 from their 2012 Ep 'Inventing Ghosts'

Follow Kylan Pownell on Twitter @KylanThirty30
Follow Kylan Pownell on Instagram @imthefoxyourethetiger

Episode 3: Kylan Pownell (Thirty 30)

Episode 4 is a solo feature with host Anthony Esparza discussing future confirmed guests, segments, and shows. Anthony gives a brief update on his band, Thirty 30's upcoming album as well as a breif update on Thirty 30's summer shows. Anthony also announces the upcoming two part Esparza Show special, "Comic Book Movies' which, depending on the success of the episode may launch a new comic book movie themed podcast also hosted by Anthony.

Segments include:
'Band I Love That You Hate' (Saliva)
'San DIego Rock Spotlight' (The Suicide Chords)
'Tonight On Netflix' (The Blacklist)
'Fan Questions' from Twitter and Snapchat

Music featured in this episode:
"King Of Excuses" by The Suicide Chords from their 2012 Ep,  11:11 The Prelude

Download "11:11- The Prelude" by The Suicide Chords at thesuicidechordsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/11-11-the-prelude-ep

Episode 4: The Future Of The Show

THIS MAY BE THE FUNNIEST ESPARZA SHOW EPISODE YET!!!
Host Anthony Esparza interview Hocus frontman and guitarist, Lando Martinez. Lando discusses how he became involved with the music industry, how he came up with the name Hocus, lineup changes, the difficulty of being a musician in San DIego, being nominated for a San DIego Music Award THREE TIMES, and more! 

Segments featured in this episode: 
'Bands I Love That You Hate' (Slipknot)
'San DIego Rock Spotlight' (The Burning Of Rome)
'This Week In Lando's iPod' (Powerman 5000)
'Tonight On Netflix' (Frank)

Music featured in this episode:
"Bipolar Girl" by Hocus 

Follow Hocus on Twitter @music
Like Hocus on Facebook facebook.com/hocusmusic


Episode 5: Lando Martinez (Hocus)

On this very special episode of The Esparza Show, host Anthony Esparza sits down with former Thirty 30 vocalist, Danielle Cullins, as she breaks her two year silence and speaks publicly for the first time about her leave from Thirty 30 on the cusp of the bands most successful release. 
Danielle explains how she originally joined Thirty 30, the biggest challenges of being a band, her love of writing lyrics and melodies, what prompted her to leave Thirty 30, her challenges with Anxiety, and her future projects, one being her upcoming podcast 'My Dad Said I Could Have A Podcast' with her boyfriend, Alex Utrilla (vocalist/guitarist of Draind).
THIS IS A CANT MISS EPISODE OF The Esparza Show!

Esparza Show segments:
"Bands I Love That You Hate" (Lady Gaga)
"This Week In ___ iPod" (80's Rock/Pop)
"Tonight On Netflix" (Unplanned America)


Music featured in this episode: "Lying To Myself"- Thirty 30 from their 2012 Ep 'From The Fallout'

Episode 6: Danielle Cullins

Anthony Esparza hosts an in depth interview with Draind vocalist/guitarist Alex Utrilla. In Episode 7, Anthony and Alex discuss Draind's 9 year history, sharing the stage with San Diego metal legends Carnifex, Draind's 'punk rock' attitude, as well as the current hiatus that Draind has embarked on.


Episode 7: Alex Utrilla (Draind)

The Esparza Show is a podcast show hosted by Thirty 30 guitarist, Anthony Esparza. 
The Esparza Show will feature interviews with several San Diego musicans as well as music from the artists.