Alternative Tentacles Batcast

Dominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb) sits down to revew the last few months of Alternative Tentacles Records! Talking about the launch of the new website, the new Patreon, Krampus Night 2023, the state of represses, and new releases the label has been involved in.  Hear tracks from ArnoCorps, NomeansNo, Jello Biafra and the Raunch and Soul All-Stars, Sandrider, The Darts, Jello Biafra with Motorpsycho, and DFMK! 

This week Dominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb, Loud Graves) sits down with the new General Manager of Alternative Tentacles Records, Freya Hausman. They talk about how Feya got started as an intern at A.T. years ago, running her own label, interviewing with Jello Biafra, and taking over the label. They talk about upcoming plans for the label, the status of the 7" Club, the coming Patreon plans, and more!  Featuring the music of Tribe 8, Wheelchair Sports Camp, and Westley Willis Learn more about Tribe 8: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribe_8 Hear more Wheelchair Sports Camp: https://wheelchairsportscamp.bandcamp.com/ Hear more Westley Willis: https://wesleywillis.bandcamp.com/ Find out more about all things Alternative Tentacles Records at: https://alternativetentacles.com Find out more about Dominic Davi at: https://tsunamibomb.net https://www.3gigspodcast.com

Dominic Davi (bassist for Tsunami Bomb) returns to the bATcast after a long absence, to give you the lastest news on all things Alternative Tentacles Records! He answers questions submitted by fans from the facebook group that cover when particular records are coming out, the status of the 7" Club, and humming tunes into our answering machine. He also spins tracks from SPANK MACHINE, THE DARTS, MINISTRY, TSUNAMI BOMB, and LEGENDARY SHACK SHAKERS! The bATcast is back! 

In this episode of the Alternative Tentacles bATcast, Kevin None and Dominic Davi (from Tsunami Bomb) return to spin records and answer your questions about AT! Track Listing: Legendary Shack Shakers "God Forsaken Town" CockadoodleDeux https://alternativetentacles.com/product/cockadoodledeux-album/ ArnoCorps "Pumping Iron" Two More https://alternativetentacles.com/product/two-more/ (we stupidly called this song "Two More"... sorry guys) Culture Shock "Uncivilized" Attention Span https://alternativetentacles.com/product/attention-span/ Zolar-X "Space Age Love" Timeless https://alternativetentacles.com/product-tag/zolar-x/ Voivod "War And Pain" To The Death 84 https://alternativetentacles.com/product/to-the-death-84/ The Silver Machine "Repairable Eyes" Standing On The Bare Ground https://alternativetentacles.com/product/standing-on-the-bare-ground/ Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School Of Medicine "We Created Putin" Tea Party Revenge Porn https://alternativetentacles.com/product/tea-party-revenge-porn-album/

THE RETURN OF AT RADIO! Give your day a background soundtrack as DJ Kevin None & DJ Nina spin records from the AT catalog in this very special Spring Sale themed episode! 

On the latest episode of What Would Jello Do?, Jello looks at the recent Trucker Protests. Talking about a few points that the media hasn't been mentioning enough.  What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com​

Dominic Davi, Kevin None, and Nina sit down and play tracks from the latest releases from Alternative Tentacles Records artists, Spindrift, Legendary Shack Shakers, Itchy-O, and more! They also answer live questions from listeners! 

Jello Biafra discusses concerns regarding the recent Kyle Rittenhouse verdict.  What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com​

In Jello Biafra's 100th episode of "What Would Jello Do?" he concludes his 4 part series on The Great Betrayal in Afghanistan. A must listen.  What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com​

Part 3 in a series with Jello Biafra discussing "The Great Betrayal" in Afghanistan. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com​

Part 2 in a series with Jello Biafra discussing "The Great Betrayal" in Afghanistan. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com​

Joe Biden has pulled American Troops out of Afghanistan. While Americans did need to leave, what are the implications of this decision and how much did "The Blob" influence the way this was brought about? What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com​

With the Supreme Court allowing the Texas Abortion law to go in effect while it's legality is still being debated, this has huge implications across the board for women, and for us all. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com​

"This isn't our first “Great Betrayal” of Afghanistan. We did it in the 1990's too!" - Jello Biafra In the wake of the United States' complete withdrawal from Afghanistan, we ask you to step back to 2002, and Jello Biafra's classic spoken word album, Virus 290 "Machine Gun In The Clown's Hand". Jello talks about some of the American policies that has lead us to this moment. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED LISTENING

There are ballots arriving in mailboxes all over California this week, to consider the fate of Governor Gavin Newscum. However what happens if he is removed from office? Is the outcome far worse? How does Dianne Feinstein play into all this? What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com​

The AT staff pulls back the curtain on the bATcave, and gives updates on what has delayed some of the orders from the Spring Sale. We also learn about Pi_Pi! Songs played:  Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School Of Medine "Blunder Blubber" Tsunami Bomb "The Lullaby For The End Of The World" The Darts "Love U 2 Death" Dicks "Hate The Police" The World/Inferno Friendship Society "All I Can Do To Help You With Your Nightmares Is Keep You Up Late"

Alternative Tentacles own Anne-Marie Anderson, sits down with her old friends Ralph Spright, Larry Boothroyd, and Jason Willer... collectively known as Guantanamo School of Medicine (with Jello Biafra). They talk about the new album, "Tea Party Revenge Porn" and just what it's like to be in a band with Jello! 

Mass shootings are back with a vengeance. Jello examines the causes of these shootings and what we should do about it. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

Kevin None continues his journey through the Alternative Tentacles discography, this time focusing on some of the LPs that will be for sale this weekend in our online store!

Kevin None returns to highlight some choice cuts from the Alternative Tentacles discography, and give you some ideas of what CDs to pick up from the upcoming sale this weekend (or any time)! Some great tracks played on this one.

Jello Biafra sits down with longtime friend Jesse Lucious (former frontman for Blatz, The Criminals, & The Pathogens), for his radio show "Losin It with Jesse Lucious on MMH Radio in the United Kingdom to talk about the new album, "Tea Party Revenge Porn" from Jello Biafra and The Guantanamo School of Medicine! This is PART 3 of a 3 part series! 

Jello Biafra sits down with longtime friend Jesse Lucious (former frontman for Blatz, The Criminals, & The Pathogens), for his radio show "Losin It with Jesse Lucious on MMH Radio in the United Kingdom to talk about the new album, "Tea Party Revenge Porn" from Jello Biafra and The Guantanamo School of Medicine! This is PART 2 of a 3 part series! 

Jello Biafra sits down with longtime friend Jesse Lucious (former frontman for Blatz, The Criminals, & The Pathogens), for his radio show "Losin It with Jesse Lucious on MMH Radio in the United Kingdom to talk about the new album, "Tea Party Revenge Porn" from Jello Biafra and The Guantanamo School of Medicine! This is PART 1 of a 3 part series! 

Jello Biafra discusses the recent Capital riots and where we should go from here.  What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com  

Since we are on the subject of Joe Biden, here are a few suggestions on things he could start doing right now. Before he takes office on January 20th, in order to get things moving in the right direction. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

Everyone is so excited about Biden! We shall see. A few suggestions on how Biden can actually change some things for the better as soon as he becomes president on January 20th. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

Jello Biafra looks at what the Trump led Republicans are preparing to do to make voting as difficult as possible and steal this election.  What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com  

Live from his new hidden office, Jello Biafra address Trump's recent comments regarding Proud Boys and how we can keep everyone safe when voting in November. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

Two great voices from Alternative Tentacles: Greg Palast, author and investigative journalist whose credits include the BBC and The Guardian, and whose recent book "How Trump Stole 2020" sits down with Jello Biafra for a fantastic discussion. Huge thank you to Greg Palast for allowing us to use this interview as a bATcast episode! For more information on Alternative Tentacles: https://alternativetentacles.com

In a segment now called "Between Two Bassists", Christina Madcap bassist of The Darts and Dominic Davi bassist of Tsunami Bomb, sit down with Jeff Dean! Guitarist for Dead Ending who have just released their latest EP, "American Virus"! They share stories about the formation of Dead Ending, how "American Virus" came together, collecting records, the ultimate cover songs, the most embarrassing moments on stage, and what it's like to be on Alternative Tentacles Records.  For more information on Dead Ending https://www.facebook.com/DeadEnding For more information on Alternative Tentacles: https://alternativetentacles.com

Things are getting weirder and weirder, Trump amok actually asked the governor of South Dakota about getting his face on Mount Rushmore... What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

Dominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb) sits down with Rikki Styxx, Suzi Moon, and Michelle Michelle Balderrama of L.A. Machina! They talk about their new debut 7" "Welcome To The Machina", how the pandemic made them get creative, their two music videos, and how the band came to be!  For more information on L.A. Machina:  https://machinaband.com/ For more information on Alternative Tentacles: https://alternativetentacles.com

Jello talks about the attempts by the Trump administration to pull the plug on the United States Postal Office, what is the underlying cause of the issue, what the end of the USPS will mean, and why Obama and Biden are also to blame for the situation we are now in. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

Dominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb) sits down with Nicole Laurenne, Christina Madcap, and Meliza Jackson from The Darts! They talk about how the band came together, how they are surviving the pandemic, the process behind their album, "I Like You But Not Like That", and most exciting of all... what's coming next!  For more information on The Darts:  https://www.facebook.com/thedartsUS/ For more information on Alternative Tentacles: https://alternativetentacles.com

Okay... since we ran out of time the other night when I was making parts 1-5, now I can update things a little. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

Well... there have been a feeeew good things to come out of this... What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

It's been quite a gut punch over this weekend... What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

"When the looting starts, the shooting starts!" What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

My condolences and sorrow to the families of the victims. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

Greetings from Riot World! What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

Jello Biafra latest spoken word, as States prepare to reopen despite the mounting death tolls and against the warnings of health experts, Donald Trump’s administration seems more lost than ever. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit alternativetentacles.com

Between the dangerously surreal race to reopen and Donald Trump's recent suggestions, Jello has a few choice words in response. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit alternativetentacles.com

4/22/20- It's been a few weeks now, and Hosts Dominic, Kevin None, Nadine, Just Chris, Totally Amber, and Anne-Marie return to update each other on the extended stay at home, but talk about Tiger King, the music industry, the Western States Pact, all while spinning some tracks from the AT discography. 

The Shelter In Place Order continues and while we try to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Donald Trump and his cronies engage in Disaster Capitalism, and that's not all. Jello Biafra tackles this and more on his latest episode of "What Would Jello Do?" What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

3/26/20 - The Shelter in Place order to combat the spread of COVID-19 is in place so using Facetime hosts Dominic Davi, Anne-Marie, Nadine, Kevin None, Just Chris, and Totally Amber discuss their experiences in their homes, and with recent closures. 

Jello Biafra updates his classic monologue, “Message From Our Sponsor” from his first spoken word album, “No More Cocoons” as a BRAND NEW spoken word track for 2020. Available for download on bandcamp: https://jellobiafra.bandcamp.com/track/message-from-our-sponsor-2020

3/12/20: We've combined the two latest episodes of Jello Biafra's spoken word YouTube series, "What Would Jello Do?" that he had uploaded together into one podcast episode! Jello addresses the many reasons Trump could be impeached on a bi-monthly basis by Congress, and then delves into the Coronavirus pandemic, along with suggestions for custom virus masks. 

2/28/20: Dominic, Nadine, Anne-Marie, and Just Chris talk about a number of subjects and spin some tracks! COVID-19, Starting a band, The loss of Th'Inbred's singer, and... well Dick-Pizza. 

2/14/20: The World/Inferno Friendship Society stop in at the Batcave while on their tour supporting their brand new album, "All Borders Are Porous To Cats"! Pour yourself a glass of wine, put your feet up, and hear about what it's like to play the new songs, life on the road, and if there is a used condom on the floor of the Batcave or not. 

Dominic, Anne-Marie, and Nadine return to usher in the new year with a review of the latest and greatest from Alternative Tentacles. Plus a review of the Impeachment and "Acquittal", including the mess in Iowa. 

12/31/19: For the final bATcast of 2019, Dominic, Just Chris, Nadine, Totally Amber, and Anne-Marie get together to discuss the recent Alternative Tentacles Fest and quite literally how to survive modern politics. From Trump antics to vile online hatred, how do you continue engaging when everything feels so bleak?  Also everything from White Claws, Star Wars, Boob reductions, and a brand new track by The World/Inferno Friendship Society! Don't miss this one!