Micah Pueschel (Iration) On Fame, Failure, And Almost Quitting

Micah Pueschel is the vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter for Iration, the Hawaii-rooted alternative reggae, rock, and pop band known for songs including “Time Bomb” and “Falling.” He shares the business and personal lessons behind the band’s rise, including touring with Pepper, building a loyal fan base, managing five equal owners, protecting the Iration brand, and learning to perform without relying on alcohol. They Talk About: ◼️How Iration went from college bars, borrowed money, and a passenger van to sold-out venues and major festival stages ◼️Why ego destroys bands and getting along can matter more than raw talent ◼️What happened when Pandora revealed the band had roughly 880 million streams they did not know about ◼️How his wife’s boundary pushed him to stop relying on alcohol to face stage anxiety and touring pressure ◼️Why authentic songwriting, patient branding, and equal ownership helped Iration build a lasting music career Tune into the full episodes: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2paAXuH... Social Media: Instagram -   / hunkstalkingjunk   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... TikTok -   / hunkstalkingjunk   00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:08 - Guest intro & Hawaii roots 00:02:17 - Learning to sing growing up 00:05:17 - Joining Iration as backup singer 00:08:06 - How Iration got its name 00:11:11 - Turning music into a business 00:15:37 - Early touring & van life 00:20:23 - Breakthrough moments & streaming era 00:30:47 - Band chemistry, family & balance 00:45:40 - Golf talk & rapid fire questions