The Jesea Lee Show #21 - Caleb Shomo (Beartooth)
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Oct 13, 2023 
Caleb Shomo, the frontman of Beartooth, delves into his journey from Attack Attack to his current mission of spreading positivity through music. He humorously recalls his quest for David Draiman's approval and shares thoughts on pumpkin spice lattes, even offering a take on Wendy's Pumpkin Spice Frosty. The conversation turns to fitness struggles and triumphs, before exploring the evolution of Ohio's punk scene, the unpredictability of festivals, and the excitement of music collaborations. He even picks what he believes is the greatest guitar riff of all time!
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Short Calisthenics Circuit
- Do simple bodyweight circuits on tour: plank one minute, then 10 push-ups with a 40-second rest and repeat.
- Use pull-ups or dips when available and keep a consistent running route to maintain cardio.
Positivity Feels Novel Right Now
- Caleb Shomo intentionally shifted The Surface toward positivity to reflect his healthier life changes.
- He notes that upbeat music can feel novel right now and resonates because people are emerging from darker times.
Consciously Avoiding A Dark Closer
- Caleb Shomo made a conscious vow after Below to avoid making another ultra-dark closing track.
- He intentionally ended The Surface on an optimistic note to spare himself the emotional toll of sad closers.