Hello and welcome to Band Chat. While we are new to some of the podcasting platforms, Innocents Torn's Band Chat is currently well into year 2 of broadcasting. We thought it might be fun to catch you up on the podcasts that made 2025 rock with a look back on some of our favorite moments from Ep. 12-21

Welcome to a very special Episode of Innocents Torn's Band Chat Podcast. Tonight, we take a look back on the best of 2025 with a closer look at the message behind the music. Every band matters, every song, every person who contributes, everyone who supports, listens, comes to shows, watches the videos, everyone who is out to make a difference, this show is dedicated to you.

We start at Ep. 12 which was the first show of 2025 in May. At the time I wasn't sure if we were going to continue to do the podcast but if I have learned anything by hosting this show is that it was far more needed than I knew. Not only did I need to hear of the experiences, downfalls, triumphs and the lessons learned, I needed the advice these amazing folks lent. Their combined wisdom is what keeps even them going and we hope it will motivate, Inspire and encourage every artist everywhere to live the dream within them. And it's clear that if you do, you have a lot of people here who understand and will help you along the way.

I dedicate tonight's show to Kevin Enlow. While I wanted to give him the humanitarian award of the century, I was not able to accomplish that...YET! But I can back in this way. Kevin has changed the lives of so many, gave of himself even when he had nothing left (in his mind) and changed the course of the Washington State Music community forever. He is proof that it only takes 1 person to change the world and the man changed the lives of countless people, and some he has never met. Tonight, Kevin...we give thanks for your courage, your strength and for the belief in the magic of giving. We need more humans on this planet like you sir and I for one am damn proud to call you, my friend.

Tonight is part 1 of the Best of 2025 from Episode 12- 21
I'd like to take a moment to thank each and every one of the bands, artists, podcasters, promoters and friends who have graced my presents on this podcast. Tonight, you will get to hear directly from them and what makes them the best our industry has to offer.

Beginning with Ep. 12 w/ @mattmillerguitar
Ep. 13 @MeghanneStorey
Ep. 14 @joshkainofficial
Our first Band Chat Exclusive with @Paradigmshift
https://www.facebook.com/paradigmshyftpdx
Ep. 15 @musicianshangout4925
Ep. 16 @LimberlostMusic
Ep. 17 @Immortika
Ep. 18 @chemicalannihilation
Band Chat Exclusive Album Release with The Bar Pilots
Ep. 19 @upwellmusic
Ep. 20 @lujackpromotions9383
Ep. 21 @tripthewireband

Stay Tuned, we've got part 2 coming at you very soon. Thank you all for watching, thank you for a wonderful year and thanks for supporting your local rockstar!

See you Next Year!