A weekly podcast that talks to musicians about politics and current events.
This Episode of the Punk Rock and Politics Podcast will look back at all the pervious artists that have joined us in the political mosh pit from episodes #4-21!Here is the track listing in order:1. Gregory II – Everyday2. Nervous Defects – BSD3. Stalins of Sound – Functional Regressive4. After The Burn – Conspiracy5. Amber Lamps – Adrenaline6. Trapdoor Social – Never Stop Listening7. All The Rage – Everything I Couldn’t Tell You8. David Dorenfeld – Ahimsa9. Life Lessons – Ivy10. Transience – Xenophobe11. Used to be ME – Glue12. American Standards – Writers Block Party13. Thunder and Roses – White Lace and Strange14. Artificial Spring –I’ve Found It To Be True15. Reagan Youth – USA16. At The Courthouse – Upon Deaf Ears17. Magic Child and the Glass Regime – Songs for Ghosts18. Nights Like Thieves – I Collide19. KoolBeef Productions – Hype DamagersThanks for all your support and we’ll see you in the political mosh pit! Punk Rock and Politics is a proud member of the No Phony Podcast Network.
Episode #69 (6.26.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael talks with Austin and Tom from the podcast Dumb All Over about the 2018 midterms, 2020 presidential election and our predictions. We will also get to hear Austin Colon’s music. Let's get to the political mosh pit! Punk Rock and Politics is a proud member of the No Phony Podcast Network.
Episode #68 (6.19.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael talks with the LA based punk band Total Massacre about the alt-right, Mueller, the Russian investigation and capitalism. Let's get to the political mosh pit! Punk Rockand Politics is a proud member of the No Phony Podcast Network.
On this episode of the PRP music review series we’ll be checking out the California based band Staring Into Nothing. If you enjoy Staring Into Nothing’s music be sure to like them on Facebook, and subscribe to them on YouTube! Thanks for supporting independent artists!
Episode #67 (6.12.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the guys from Stufft Crust about AM talk radio, communism and conspiracy theories. Let's get to the political mosh pit! Punk Rock and Politics is a proud member of the No Phony Podcast Network.
Episode #66 (6.5.18) of Punk Rock and Politics we have music and interviews from Ryan Wreckage from the Minnie Green Show, Suspects, C.C. Potato, Theo Hirsch, Generic Response, Wreck’d/The Idiots, Whining Pussys and 390. All the interviews are from our live Punk N’ Politics show at The Doll Hut from May 4th! Let's get to the political mosh pit! Punk Rock and Politics is a proud member of the No Phony Podcast Network.
Episode #65 (5.29.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews two U.K. based bands Paul from Vile Assembly and Christian from Kids on Bridges about homelessness, social media’s effect on human interaction and the labor movement. Let's get to the political mosh pit! Punk Rock and Politics is a proud member of the No Phony Podcast Network.
On this episode of the PRP music review series we’ll be checking out Morgan X Barrie who is a Canadian based singer and songwriter. Also if you enjoy Morgan’s music be sure to follow him on Facebook, Twitter and check out his awesome music videos on YouTube! Thanks for supporting independent artists!
Episode #64 (5.22.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Ron Placone about his comedy tour, Obama, the current state of the California Senate race, Russiagate and why we need a new progressive party. Bands featured on this episode include: Total Massacre, Vile Assembly and Fossil Youth. Let's get to the political mosh pit! Punk Rock and Politics is a proud member of the No Phony Podcast Network.
Episode #63 (5.15.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews No Refills about their Southern California tour, guns, the march for our lives and the importance of listening to other people’s perspective. On Open Mic’s Last Call we’ll talk about why I feel like a complete hypocrite and what I’m doing to change it! Let's get to the political mosh pit! Punk Rock and Politics is a proud member of the No Phony Podcast Network.
On this bonus episode of Punk Rock and Politics Michael went to a campaign stop for Alison Hartson who is running for US Senate in California. Alison is running as a Justice Democrat focusing on getting money out of politics and talking about how money in politics is the root cause of the corruption in politics. I hope you put party politics aside and listen to Alison Hartson’s message so let's get to the political mosh pit! Punk Rock and Politics is a proud member of the No Phony Podcast Network.
Episode #62 (5.8.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews The Bindles about WikiLeaks, anarchy vs libertarianism, guns and Obama. Let's get to the political mosh pit! Punk Rock and Politics is a proud member of the No Phony Podcast Network.
Episode #61 (5.1.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews band members from The Whining Pussys, 390, C.C. Potato and Generic Response about punk rock, President Trump and of course the May 4th Punk N’ Politics show at the Doll Hut in Anaheim CA. Bands featured on this episode include: Suspects, The Whining Pussys, 390, C.C. Potato, Generic Response and Theo Hirsch. Let's get to the political mosh pit! Punk Rock and Politics is a proud member of the No Phony Podcast Network.
Episode #60 (4.24.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews fellow podcast host Mike from Punks For Progress about the North Korea missile scare, the march for our lives and our 2020 Democratic presidential nominee predictions. Bands featured on this episode include: Step on the People, DOWNTOWN, After the Burn. Punk Rock and Politics is a proud member of the No Phony Podcast Network.
Episode #59 (4.17.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews JayRay from Politics with Dummies about the No Phony Podcast Network, punk music and what inspires him to keep producing his podcast. On Open Mic’s Last Call we’ll talk about Syria. Bands featured on this episode include: The Challenged, 390, New Crimes. Let's get to the political mosh pit! Punk Rock and Politics is a proud member of the No Phony Podcast Network.
Episode #58 (3.27.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Daniel Roy Baron will help Michael co-host the episode and we will talk with surfer, photographer and guitarist Chad Might. Then Daniel and I will discuss the history of the news media and how to live in the now. Bands featured on this episode include: Whining Pussys and Magic Child and the Glass Regime, Let's get to the political mosh pit! Punk Rock and Politics is a proud member of the No Phony Podcast Network.
Episode #57 (3.20.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews singer, guitarist Theo Hirsch about the military industrial complex, corporate Democrats and the homeless epidemic. Let's get to the political mosh pit! This podcast is a proud member of the No Phony Podcast Network.
Episode #56 (3.13.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews two IPM contributors Sarah and Lauren about how we are being accused of being online Russian bots, progressive media, the future of the Democratic Party and the alt-right. On Open Mic’s Last Call we will be breaking some big news and we’re now a part of a podcast network! Bands featured on this episode include: The Stalins of Sound, Cheap Perfume, Nights Like Thieves and 390. Let's get to the political mosh pit! This podcast is a proud member of the No Phony Podcast Network.
This is the best of the Punk Rock and Politics Podcast (International Edition) looking back on past interviews and music from 1919, The Vile Assembly and Kids on Bridges. Let’s get to the political mosh pit!
This is the best of the Punk Rock and Politics Podcast looking back on past interviews and music from Life Lessons, The Challenged, Fossil Youth and Nights Like Thieves. Let’s get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #55 (2.20.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews guitarist/vocalist William Cudding from the band Pariah State about social justice warriors, religion and the hypocrisy of the political left & right.Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #54 (2.13.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews vocalist Christian Bragg from the band Kids on Bridges about President Trump, Brexit and Jeremy Corbyn.Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #53 (2.6.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Daniel Roy Baron about homelessness in the US and how the private prison industry profits off this epidemic and what we can do to help these people in need. Bands featured in this episode are Trapdoor Social, Protected Left and Choice Not Chance. Let's get to the political mosh pit!
This is the best of the Punk Rock and Politics Podcast looking back on past interviews and music from Reagan Youth, The Stalins of Sound, At The Courthouse and 390! Let’s get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #52 (1.23.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews guitarist, vocalist Trevor from the band Choice Not Chance about the illusion of democracy, the political class and we'll talk about VR.Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #51 (1.16.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews vocalist Brandon from the band American Standards about the bands plans for 2018, smashing guitars and the state of the current prescription pill and opioid epidemic. Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #50 (1.9.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Ronnie X from the band 390 about the current state of the punk scene, the Trump presidency over the past year, the new political left and the rise of alternative media. Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #49 (1.2.18) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael has his longtime friend and old bandmate Efrem Rubio on the podcast to talk about the future of the podcast, 2018 predictions and the #MeToo movement in the year 2018. This episode features music from The Challenged, 390, Vile Assembly and Something More.Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #48 (12.13.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael has his longtime friend and old bandmate Efrem Rubio on the podcast to look back on 2017, including the Trump NFL controversy, reviewing Michael’s 2017 predictions and much more! This episode features music from Amber Lamps, Life Lessons, Stalins of Sound and DOWNTOWN! Let's get to the political mosh pit and peace out 2017!
This Episode of the Punk Rock and Politics Podcast will look back at all the pervious artists that have joined us in the political mosh pit from episodes #22-45! Here is the track listing in order:1.390 - Don’t Want to Be Controlled2.Fossil Youth - Minco3.The Challenged - Oh What a Day4.Pariah State - A Happy Song5.Bruce Harris & Derek Cole - Satellite Saints6.Something More ft. Tillie - It's Not About You Pt. II7.Mike Gales - Take That8.Rio Goldhammer & The F.U.X - The Red Flag9.President Sam - Dark Romances10.Mitch Ness - Throw You Away11.New Crimes - Lost Cause12.The Lovely Creatures - Amun Ra13.Altered Sky - This War Is Mine14.Trapdoor Social - Sunshine15.The Soft White Sixties - Miss Beverly16.Gregory II – GROWING17.Sleepless Bandits – Alexandria18.Cheap Perfume - It's Okay (To Punch Nazis)19.Life Lessons - Attention To Detail20.The Stalins of Sound - Pool of Piranha21.DOWNTOWN - World War 822.The Vile Assembly - Body Bags23.The Whining Pussys - Facebook Is An Asshole Thanks for all your support and we’ll see you in the political mosh pit!
Episode #47 (12.19.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the band Step on the People about the difficulties being an Hawaiian based band, the Hawaiian sovereignty movement and the US government using the land and citizens as a chemical testing ground. On Open Mic’s Last Call we’ll talk about Doug Jones’ election victory. Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #46 (12.12.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews guitarist and vocalist Mario Bourzac from the band Protected Left about an organization called Punks with Lunch, homelessness in the Bay Area and the hypocrisy of the religious right. On Open Mic’s Last Call we’ll talk about the Alabama Senate race. Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #45 (12.5.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Steve and Kevin from the band The Whining Pussys about the Southern California music scene, social media’s influence on society and why Facebook is an asshole. On Open Mic’s Last Call we’ll talk about the GOP tax bill.Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #44 (11.28.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews vocalist Paul Mason from the British based band The Vile Assembly about what a President Trump looks like from the U.K., the corporate media’s agenda and what the future holds for Jeremy Corbyn’s progressive movement. Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #43 (11.21.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael talks with the guys from the band DOWNTOWN about their band, their west coast tour and Amazon’s effect on Seattle. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the difference between the House and the Senate’s tax bill and if it will pass Congress.Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #42 (11.14.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael talks to Hadi and David from the band The Stalins of Sound about the band's history, Russia, the DNC and how to properly resist the Trump administration. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the plan for the podcast’s next few months.Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #41 (11.7.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews bassist Andrew Wasson from the band Life Lessons about all the new updates with Life Lessons, the Trump administration and the current state of the Democratic Party. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the Hillary victory fund and how Hillary Clinton stole the democratic primaries!Let's get to the political mosh pit!
This Episode of the Punk Rock and Politics Podcast will look back at all the pervious artists that have joined us in the political mosh pit from episodes #4-21! Here is the track listing in order:1. Gregory II – Everyday2. Nervous Defects – BSD3. Stalins of Sound – Functional Regressive4. After The Burn – Conspiracy5. Amber Lamps – Adrenaline6. Trapdoor Social – Never Stop Listening7. All The Rage – Everything I Couldn’t Tell You8. David Dorenfeld – Ahimsa9. Life Lessons – Ivy10. Transience – Xenophobe11. Used to be ME – Glue12. American Standards – Writers Block Party13. Thunder and Roses – White Lace and Strange14. Artificial Spring –I’ve Found It To Be True15. Reagan Youth – USA16. At The Courthouse – Upon Deaf Ears17. Magic Child and the Glass Regime – Songs for Ghosts18. Nights Like Thieves – I Collide19. KoolBeef Productions – Hype DamagersThanks for all your support and we’ll see you in the political mosh pit!
Episode #40 (10.17.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews fellow podcast hosts JayRay and Loop Dogg from the podcast Politics with Dummies about the current state of healthcare in the US, climate change and North Korea. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the NFL and is politics bleeding into sports and everyday life a bad thing? Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #39 (10.3.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Cheap Perfume about their music, punching Nazis and Betsy DeVos’ assault on women. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the massacre in Las Vegas and how has this become the new normal? Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #38 (9.26.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews guitarist and songwriter Connor Butler from the band Sleepless Bandits about economics, education in America and crypto currencies. Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #36 (9.12.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael takes you to Sunstock Solar Festival in LA, the music festival that is 100% powered by the sun!This episode features interviews or speeches from: Skylar Funk the cofounder of Sunstock, Robert Delong, Soft White Sixties, Elliott Gonzales with Oil Money Out & Stop Fracking LA, Coalition 350 (Long Beach), Zero Waste Co, Imperfect Produce, This episode features music from:Soft White Sixties, Fuzzy Crystals, Trapdoor Social, Let's get to the political mosh pit at Sunstock Solar Festival 2017!
Episode #37 (9.19.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews rapper and poet Gregory II about finding inspiration through art, the current state of race relations in the US and how we can keep political power in the hands of the people. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about Hillary Clinton’s book tour and why she is blaming Bernie for her loss.Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #35 (8.29.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Singer and guitarist Skylar Funk from the band Trapdoor Social about his 100% solar powered music festival called Sunstock and we’ll talk about the Trump administrations attack on the environment. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the ideological riff forming at the White House.Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #34 (8.22.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Ross the bassist from the band Altered Sky about Brexit, Scotland’s independence and the similarities between the US and the UK’s recent political history. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about how we can fight white nationalism and hate with memes.Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #33 (8.15.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the owner and creator of Madcap Media Lab, Kane Fontecchio about his video production company, the best way for new bands to promote themselves and the political division in punk rock. This episode features music from Masses, The Lovely Creatures and 390. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about North Korea and the white supremacist march in Virginia.Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #32 (8.8.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the guys from the band New Crimes about the inspiration behind their music, the current state of punk music and the effect of religion on today's society. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about Trump's drone killing and briefly go over the Awan brother's scandal.Let's get to the political mosh pit!
This is the best of the Punk Rock and Politics Podcast looking back on past interviews and music from Life Lessons, The Challenged, Fossil Youth and Nights Like Thieves.Let’s get to the political mosh pit!
This is the best of the Punk Rock and Politics Podcast looking back on past interviews and music from Reagan Youth, The Stalins of Sound, At The Courthouse and 390! Let’s get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #31 (7.18.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews singer, songwriter Mitch Ness about libertarianism in the punk scene, Trump’s Midwestern appeal, and a look back on the 2016 election. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the podcast and the plan for the next two weeks. Let's get to the political mosh pit!
Episode #30 (7.11.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews vocalist/guitarist Emma Oakley from the band President Sam about the Richmond Virginia music scene, America’s crumbling infrastructure and the Flint water crisis. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the G20 and the Syria ceasefire agreement.Let's get to the political mosh pit!
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