Episode 561: The Ripple Effect Podcast (T.J. Miller | The STILL REMAINS Story: Trauma, Influences, Break-Ups & Reunions)

The Ripple Effect Podcast

Ricky Varandas

Bryan, Society & Culture, Callen, Philosophy, Carlin, Bill, 6, Dave

4.6 • 603 Ratings

🗓️ 18 December 2025

⏱️ 101 minutes

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Summary

T.J. Miller is the vocalist and one of the founding members of iconic & revolutionary metalcore bands, STILL REMAINS. Still Remains is an American Metalcore band from Grand Rapids, Michigan. They formed out of previous local bands Shades of Amber and Unition. They have released three studio albums, Of Love and Lunacy, The Serpent and Ceasing to Breathe. T.J. shares some personal stories about his upbringing, trauma, touring, influences, inspirations, parenting and how these experiences have impacted the way he looks at the world.

T.J. MILLER:
NEW Music Video (The Wound & the Weapon): https://youtu.be/hVZoPHuxT6M?si=W_1Zv_lOrOOhzjvH
Still Remains (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaKEYJppguZ96rOkYo3ZGxw
Still Remains: https://ffm.bio/stillremains
Still Remains (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/artist/1vqMfm7uSTpqRUeV1iQPPp?si=98e85c82f17d4f3d&nd=1&dlsi=9d0bb3a9d2494316
IG: https://www.instagram.com/stillremains
FB: https://www.facebook.com/stillremains
X: https://x.com/StillRemains
Glassfield (LinkTree): https://linktr.ee/glassfield_band?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=ee5070cb-446a-4a91-9720-c46255a0d179

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0:00.0	believe in the ripple effect.
0:25.6	The ripple fact. I'm I'm I'm
0:38.3	I'm
0:39.3	I'm
0:40.3	I'm What's up?
1:09.9	Another episode, Ripple Effect Podcast. Of course, I'm your host,
1:13.2	Riccada Rendis. Also knows, Ricky Vranes, and a great episode for you today. I know I say that
1:18.2	before every episode, but today's show is truly special. This is one of the reasons why I truly,
1:24.5	truly, truly appreciate doing this, doing the podcast, and really enjoying the honor of
1:30.7	interviewing so many people that I'm a fan of and people that I grew up watching on TV or grew
1:36.1	up listening to on the radio or in my car. And this is one of those guests. Today's guest is
1:42.4	T.J. Miller. He is the vocalist of one of my favorite
1:46.4	bands growing up, a metal core band from Michigan called Still Remains. Their sound was so ahead of
1:52.8	their time. And I know that sounds like a cliche, but it really was. Their first album of love
1:59.4	and lunacy was absolutely amazing. Till this day, I can put
2:03.2	it on now. It doesn't sound old or outdated at all. And even since 2005, when that album came out,
2:10.1	not a lot of bands have combined catchiness, hooks with metalcore breakdowns, and amazing synths and keyboards.
2:19.2	In 2005, when that album came out,
2:20.9	it was so ahead of its time
2:22.5	that if you listen to today,
2:23.8	you'll be surprised to know it's 20 years old.
2:27.5	It's funny how life works out.
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