The Toby Morse of H2O Interview: Straight Edge, Early Days of NYC Hardcore, Fatherhood & More 

0:12 Adam was recently on Toby’s podcast, Toby wasn't sure he knew who he was 1:11 Growing up in Massachusetts, losing his dad when he was 3 y/o 2:00 Diving into the punk scene and the skate culture 3:15 Finding groups that aligns with your mindset 6:27 Seeing the Descendents perform in 85, meeting the lead singer, the camaraderie was enticing 8:57 Going to more shows in DC and developing his music interest, moving to NY at 18 and traveling with bands 9:33 “I was a terrible roadie” lol 9:57 Skateboarding, never been attracted to doing drugs, just pursuing his music dreams 10:57 Been drawn by the rock scene in NY, made his way to work in any place that could get him closer to his dream 11:33 “I was a terrible drum tech” + Realized he wanted to write songs and started pushing that way 12:01 How the name H20 came about in 1993 and how the band took a life of its own, got signed etc 12:39 “I was the roadie who wasn't supposed to make it lol” 13:45 Adam talks about some band being close minded about mixing genres 14:15 H20 mixing genres at the time was a bold move + Becoming a vegetarian in 1988 14:54 MC Serch No Jumper interview, being a huge fan of 3rd Bass 15:51 Being in awe of the scene and all these artists taking him under their wings 16:26 Year book quote lol 18:09 Moving to Cali and loving Cali now 19:18 H20 getting real steam, starting playing shows + Going on their first tour was game changer 20:45 Learning from Impact Unit, they were so professional 22:14 Performing at Warp Tour in 99 with Eminem, Deftones etc 22:55 Getting signed because of Rancid taking a like to H20 23:20 First east coast band to be signed to Epitaph then going to MCA 24:30 Recording the GO album, over produced but amazing experience + Recording in the studio next to Guns & Roses 26:45 Last project with MCA, 7 year hiatus, moving to cali, working in the concert circuit + Doing a side band Hazen Street, going on tour with them for 2 years 29:26 Getting H20 back together after a hiatus 29:48 Hardcore bands never really break up after they announce a split 31:28 Touring like crazy before, it's harder when kids are growing up 33:25 Feeling helpless when you're the dad, the baby is attached to the mother 34:59 Adam loves the dynamic between Toby and his son latest podcast together 36:46 Toby's son has multiple talents 37:37 Toby and his son share a lot of the same interests 39:22 Toby doesn't push anything on his son, but interestingly enough seem to follow Toby's footsteps 44:38 Toby used to breakdance in high school + Not being judged for being straight edge 50:53 Tatts on the palms and F the couch? 51:58 Toby's podcast ‎One Life One Chance, started 2 years ago 56:01 Kids listening to way more divers types of music 58:19 How Toby protects his kid from the craziness of the world 1:02:19 Adam raves about H20's song "What Happened" 1:03:53 Toby loves Turnstile 1:06:15 The end of ICP? 1:11:50 Adam had a band for like 5 minutes called Sky's The Limit 1:13:00 Not pushing straight edge on people 1:13:54 Toby speaking to kids at different schools about his experiences and building a non profit 1:16:46 Toby shares his story more as prevention: "You can't scare straight a kid from trying things" 1:18:50 Adam is inspired to talk to kids about making content/media 1:19:49 Toby's son playing drums for a few shows during latest H20 tour 1:21:05 Adam has a Combat Jack tattoo on his neck 1:26:30 Teenagers need to sleep a lot

I would absolutely love if No Jumper conducted more interviews with punk/hxc musicians.. Vinnie Stigma, Keith Morris, Scott Sturgeon etc.. Great interview!

Adam getting back to his roots with some hardcore punk interviews ! Yes 🙌

Respect for shining light on nyhc legends. Hip hop and punk/hardcore are siblings, voices for disaffected youth and we have to remember to always celebrate our shared heritage!

There's just something hilarious about Adam dressed as The Joker can't put my finger on it 🤣

Yesssss more hardcore and punk interviews!

Hyped for this one! 🔥

ADAM 22 just killing it! EZEC AND NOW TOBY!?? Absolute 🔥🔥🔥 WE NEED JOE HARDCORE ON NO JUMPER! Also Sunny Singh would be dope af as well!!!

HARDCORE INTERVIEWS LETS GOOOO

Awesome interview, Adam. Your skills really shine here. Super real and down to earth. Just awesome.

IM SO MAD YOU DROPPED THIS WHILE IM AT WORK AND I CAN'T WATCH TILL LATER BUT THANK YOU DUDE. I'mma post this on some hardcore forums and get you some of that crowd over here. Super sick seeing you interview Hardcore/Straight Edge OGs. PLEASE keep it up dude. Would love to see you w Freddy Madball, Skinhead Rob from Transplants. So many others dude.

The fact that Max jumped on drums playing H20 songs with his dad is beyond awesome

You need to do metal interviews

I'm a weed smoker for life and never cared for straight edge music or culture, but I like Toby, he has a good vibe

Toby is the man. Met him and the H2O guys years back, and to this day they were one of the most down-to-earth, nicest group of band dudes I've ever met.

Hell yeah, Toby has an amazing podcast and punk and hardcore need this light. The punk/hardcore to underground rap funnel is real and a lot of people in rap don’t understand that punk has been fighting against racism and the types of communities they build for decades. Both have things to learn from each other too like unity in the community and embracing new sounds and musical ideas.

Cool to see some hardcore and punk interviews... I appreciate Adams insights and interviews.

stoked on this interview! i told you awhile ago we need frankie from emmure on no jumper!

Loved this one. My fav interviews are the hardcore/punk ones like the Danny Diablo one. Do more. Imagine Madball or Biohazard on No Jumper...

Hardcore still exists, Adam. Local shows still exist. We still crowd together in some masons lodge in some run down town and slam dance. That culture still exists.

Finally been waiting since October ‼️‼️

WOW This is possibly my favorite No Jumper ever i grew up on punk rock it means a lot to me and I always knew Adam was into the hardcore scene but when he just said that he briefly had a straight edge band my jaw dropped 🤘..fuckin Love You Adam "pause" or hit play all damn day idc bro this just made my month!

Toby: "You were never a Juggalo, huh?" Adam: *literally dressed as a clown*

Although they don't get crazy views, i'd love to see more HC podcasts

massive H2O fan ! so happy to see this!

Love death metal and grindcore, but punk and hardcore will always have a special place in my heart. Killer interview Adam, even if I'm late with it lol 😂

Love the hardcore episodes!

fuck yeah man i love h20. legend status interview

Thank you. Love Toby

It’s mad interesting learning about the part that the state I’m from played in this scene. I’ve heard stories but it’s different hearing it from the people that were in it. Big up Mass!!

awesome episode, nothing to prove is still one of the best cds in the world

So dope! So awesome to see a hard-core head on here.

I got to see H2o a few times at the Trocadero. They put on an amazing show!!!

Love this. Adam is a real one.

How did i miss this one?! BRO U NEED TO INTERVIEW MORE PUNK/HC/METAL LEGENDS

This and the Freddy interview are awesome.

this is so refreshing bro!!!!!!!!! fuck i miss the hc scene ey

Damn he hasn't posted in over a year. Was hoping he had a bunch of recent content. Really enjoyed this. First heard H20 on the Atticus compilation way way back when. Can't remember who I saw them with I wanna say sugarcult maybe??

Y'all work out of California where there is a huge Graff scene. Would love to see some writers on the show !

Even tho I don’t like hardcore music, the hardcore scene is always interesting and that usually makes for an interesting podcast

WE NEED A NO JUMPER KARL BUECHNER INTERVIEW

Section 8 best nyhc hands down. Troy saratoga has had a huge part.

Take notes on this one folks. More hardcore interviews plz

Dude Tobie going through Derrick, to Decide to Dog eat dog.. crazy!! Fn awesome

aye shout out taunton MA & newport RI

Adam please get more bands and vocalists in there! The rapper/hardcore balance would be 🔥

I got the H20' "Thicker Than Water" album cover tatted on my right forearm. I love H20

This is dope!!

Keep them early H20 albums in print, vinyl of course.

H20..go!!!

Uuuuugh......... So this is what we're doing now ***percolating with excitement***

Head tattoo was gnarly

I would like to see Vinnie paz on no jumper,vin does great interviews

Dopeeeeee

Would love to see an interview with Mike Muir. AKA Cyco Miko.

H20! GO!

Shout out Toby & H2O Yeah abc123 Tompkins Sq crazy times

PRAISE THE LAWD!!!!! No Jumper is DIVERSIFYING THEIR PORTFOLIO!!! hXc 4 lyfe!

Adam remind me of the kid that was a meme that said " I like turtles" 🐢

We need the Joe hardcore interview

*Adam fits the joker too well* ☠️

God this was good Adam more hardcore legends! Could listen for hours

When you gettin a No Jumper tattoo?

Shout out to B9 board

MY FRIENDS LOOK OUT FOR ME LIKE FAAAAMILYY !

Ayyyy

💜

Why’s joker there and what did he do with our boy Adam?!😰

Shout out to Taunton MA born in mortan hospital like Tobey!! More hardcore/metal, Adam let’s get Derick From sepultura or Jamey Jasta 💪🏼

We need the bob wilson interview

Yessssssss MORE HARDCORE INTERVIEWS!!!!

Let’s get Sukihana on no jumper!!!

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Gotta love Toby 💯 such a genuine dude

Can you get joe hardcore on your show

Get some of the OG NYHC people on here. 1981-1987 is the REAL SHIT!

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Damn I see why they called you Beetlejuice lmao

You should have wore this drip when you were interviewing Violent J 🤡👹

Thats awesone. I just saw Offspring and I was like Wait.. Is that Toby Morse bro!? So awesome because I remember back in 96 or so, H2O was in a zine so I actually ordered the CD through Soundgarden in Fells Point. I turned onto my friends and then seen them at warped tour where I lost my KCK Kicks shoe in the pit... SO mad but amazing experience. Snapcase was awesome too.

I saw H2O play Mulally's.

Adam isn't smoking in this interview lol.

H2O rule!

Get John Joseph or Harley Flanagan!

Knocked Loose, Jesus piece, Nothing, Turnstile are all current bands that have a bond with the hip hop community and would make for great interviews

NEW ENGLAND STAND UP!!

Beetlejuice as the joker

Interview Fit For An Autopsy or Wage War!!

Omar Santana...Omar fk it up kid !.....whoops thought this was about Hardcore music from H2OH Recordings.

Fool the world but you cant fool me

no way bro fuck yeah bring some hxc on ya podcast show the young kids whats up adam circle pit shit

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Hey

You should reach out to Scott Vogel from HC Band Terror they live in LA for a long time now but from the NYHC scene or just the HC scene in general...also a band that's never broken up lol one of the greats forsure tho

Just when I thought I was out… THEY PULL ME BACK IN!

Adam LaaaaJokaaah

Toby is for the culture

Do more hardcore stuff!

ECHC WORLD WIDE

Sky's The Limit