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Weekly discussion podcast with surprise topics chosen by our guest, with co-hosts Raymond Strife, Bella Mozzarella, and producer Eric Backlund.

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    • Sep 5, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 72 EPISODES


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    Episode 72 "We're Back" with Ilene Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022


    Yes we're finally back and our guest Ilene Sullivan joins us to catch up on the past few weeks.

    Episode 71 "Fake People" with E. Grizzly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022


    This week we complain about fake people with our guest E. Grizzly.

    Episode 70 "Craigslist Complaints"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022


    This week we search Craigslist to see what people are complaining about.

    Episode 69 "Player Haters" with Lys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022


    “Jealousy is a disease sweaty, get well soon” You ever get close to someone who was supportive of your skills or hobbies, only to talk shit on you later? Or make you feel like there's no room in any space for you? Yeah yeah, our guest Lys let us know those clowns have a name; PLAYER HATERS. They think you don't deserve what you've gotten for yourself and make it known to everyone but you that they're not feeling it anymore. LAME.

    Episode 68 "No Guest Or Topic"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022


    This week we don't have a guest so we catch up on the last couple weeks.

    Episode 67 "Sustainability" with Shape

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022


    This week we discuss sustainabilty with our guest Shape.

    Episode 66 "Side Hustles & Pyramid Schemes" with Heather Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022


    This week our guest Heather brought us donuts to eat while we talk about side hustles & pyramid schemes.

    Episode 65 "Mainstream Haters" with Russell Cornelius The Third

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022


    This week we talk with our guest Rusty about people that don't like mainstream things.

    Episode 64 "Dads" with Andrea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022


    Father's day is coming up so it's the perfect time to talk about dads with Andrea.

    Episode 63 "Cops" with Greg Sober

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022


    Greg Sober joins us this week to discuss our experiences with cops.

    Episode 62 "Depression" with Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022


    This week the punks talk with Scott about depression.

    Episode 61 "More Micro-Complaints" with Ray & Eric

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022


    It's only Ray and Eric this week so it's time to complain a little and catch up on movies and shows.

    Episode 60 "Time" with Donovan Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022


    This week we complain with Donovan Days about time and never having enough of it.

    Episode 59 "Old Heads" with Ash

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022


    In every social scene there's the group of weathered folks who want to tell the younger ones what things used to be like. Everyone loves nostalgia but no one likes being spoken to condescendingly. This week Ash brought us the topic of “Old Heads” and how they don't always treat youngsters like peers, even when we all hang out at the same bars or venues.

    Episode 58 "Adulting" with Charles Glover

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022


    Being an adult has it's ups and downs depending on how you go about it.

    Episode 57 "Artists And TikTok" with Jeff McCarty

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022


    This episode is extra special; the gang celebrate Eric's birthday! In addition to cheering on our producer, our guest Jeff McCarty gets us riled up about TikTok and how repetitive it can be. Jeff is a tattoo artist at FMT Tattoos in Landsdale, PA. You can find him on Instagram at @jeffmccartyart!

    Episode 56 "Driving" with Miggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022


    This week we tell driving stories with our guest Miggs.

    Episode 55 "Micro-Complaints"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022


    No guest this week, just regular plain aging punks complaining.

    Episode 54 "Directors Shitting On Superhero Movie Franchises" with Nick Twist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022


    We talk about movies this week so there might be some spoilers.

    Episode 53 "Moving Out Of The Country" with Gulu

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022


    America's falling apart so it may be time to leave soon. Where would you move if you left the country? That's what we discuss this week with Gulu.

    Episode 52 "Elitism And Cool Guy Syndrome" with Kyle Matt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022


    This week Ray had to take a nap so our friend Bayron filled in! We complained with our guest Kyle about Elitists and those people who cool guy ya. You know the types, they want to see what gear you have to judge you, what bands they've seen that you haven't, they tell you how to get famous or how to book tours, or what ever the fuck they base their personalities on that makes them think they're superior to you. For us, we compared how our professions and hobbies all have the types of people who think they need to put you down because they do it the “better” way. What did we learn this week? Fuck the haterz. ————————- You can find kyle through his personal Instagram @senorlegume or peep his band @tangledupband. Keep an eye out for their upcoming release “Silk Embroidered Light” or check out their release show in Philly on 2/24!

    Episode 51 "Gear Snobs And Indie Bros" with John Cozz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022


    This week we discuss gear snobs and indie bros with John Cozz.

    Episode 50 "Anxiety" with Teddy Faley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022


    Teddy Faley, Baltimore's own rapping animal lover came through to discuss ANXIETY. It's something everyone has a hard time with, even if they don't realize it. There's coping mechanisms but do they really work? We talk about where we feel the most comfortable and confident, and when we struggle the most. You can find Teddy's music and small sweater collection on the INTERNET. Pretty amazing right? His new album “Teddy Brown Brown” is streaming now at wearethekarmakids.Bandcamp.com!

    Episode 49 "Professional Boundaries" with Raylo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022


    The very talented Raylo (@radnines) hung out with us this week! You either know Raylo for the shows she's hosted, the shirts she's screenprinted, the art she's made prints of or her awesome traditional tattoos! We talked specifically about how people lack boundaries when it comes to work or art, and how FUCKED UP people are. Enjoy this episode while the punks maneuver through their thoughts and shared feelings. You can find @radnines in Philly. Peep their page for their sick tattoos!

    Episode 48 "Going To Shows" with Nick "Blastmaster" Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022


    Bella couldn't make it this week so our friend Bayron fills in while we talk to Nick about going to shows.

    Episode 47 "Beer And Wrestling" with Tyler Budwash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022


    Another Tuesday means another episode of the aging punks! This week, Tyler Budwash of Pilger Ruh brewing was our guest! He is someone who certainly earned their “aging punk” card from years of booking shows and, of course, inevitably getting older. Tyler brought of the topic of “beer and wrestling.” I wasn't really sure how we'd go about complaining about two things loved by many people, but alas there's negatives to everything. Listen to how we hash it out! If you're in the Pottsville, PA area and in need of a brewery to visit, you can check out Pilger Ruh!

    Episode 46 "Boba Fett And Reaganomics" with Big Lo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022


    disclaimer: there may be some SPOILERS for new tv shows and episodes! Sorry I'm advance but don't say we didn't warn ya! This week, the punks hang out with Florida's own Big Lo! Big Lo brought us the topic of a new episode of Boba Fett - we ran with this and talked about a lot of new movies and shows and what our problems are with them. Naturally, we segued into talking about Ronald Reagan too.

    Episode 45 "Vague Posting" with Bayron

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021


    Our good friend Bayron stops by with his great radio voice to compain about people making vague posts online.

    Episode 44 "Poop Issues" with Dylan Mich

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021


    Derek's brother in-law, professional gambler Dylan Mich, joins us for a discussion about butts and poop.

    Episode 43 "Pet Peeves" with Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021


    This week the punks sit down with Dan. Our guest brought us the topic of pet peeves, what bothers us most, and how bitter we can be. They say don't sweat the small stuff, but it's hard when the small stuff is extremely irritating.

    Episode 42 "Conflict Resolution"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021


    This week the punks reflect on something everyone has struggled with before. Whether it be friends or foes, settling conflict is something we've all had to do. It never really feels good, but it cannot always be avoided.

    Episode 41 "2021, What The Fuck Happened?" with Sal Didonato

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021


    This week the punks hang out with Ray's long time friend, Sal! With a more serious tone for this episode, we sit back and reflect on the last eleven months or so, and how it got us to where we are in this strange, alternate timeline that no one saw coming. Has the pandemic really changed who we are as people? As a society? For better or worse? Don't forget! You can leave us input or add your own anecdote by leaving us a voicemail or text message to be read on the air! 609 358 0804

    Episode 40 "False Plagiarism Accusations" with Rissa & Casey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021


    This week Rissa and Casey join us to get something off their chests; all music is the same, and it's always false accusations of plagiarism. Songs can only be so different from one another, where do you draw the line between a copy or an homage? Or just a normal chord progression that sounds like another?

    Episode 39 "Being Expected To Have Children" with Angie Kamping

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021


    This week the punks hang out with Angie Kamping, and delve into the concept that is being “Child-Free” and how people treat you when you are. Children are great sometimes! But there should never be judgement on someone's choice to avoid having children.

    Episode 38 "Scammers & Telemarketers" without Ray, Bella, or Eric

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021


    The punks were too busy to do an episode this week, so here are some greatest hits from Derek Smacklund's phone call albums to hold you over till next week.

    Episode 37 "Overproduced Records" with Dylan Tasch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021


    Dylan Tasch, a local audio engineer and music producer, sat down with the punks to discuss their dislike for overproduced music. Of course, we can never stay on topic so we segue through our unraveling minds and end up all over the place! We talk a bit about the “music business” and pizza and how Pennsylvania isn't even real. You can find Dylan's portfolio and links on Instagram - @midleygrangerecording!

    Episode 36 - "Nature vs. Social Media" with Melissa Oliver

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021


    This week we hung out with the wonderful person you heard about on last weeks episode. Melissa Oliver leads us through the shit that gets under her skin. One of our more passionate guests as of late, Melissa tells us all about those terrible people balls deep in the shit that is their phones, and how it affects everyone around them. We touch base on climate change, litterers, and our neighborhoods. Melissa's advice? Don't spend all day inside on your smartphone. Go outside and feel the grass on your bare feet.

    Episode 35 - "Secretive Family Shit" with Niklas Oliver

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021


    Surprise! Your family may not be what you thought it was.

    Episode 34 - "Insurance"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021


    Every American knows the struggle. You're either too broke to afford it, or you go broke trying to afford it. Health insurance is there ‘in case shit happens' to you, and for insurance providers to attempt to ring you dry of everything you've got, if you can even find a doctor to see you. To call it a scam is an understatement. Learn how the punks deal with medical bills and their poor experiences with healthcare!

    Episode 33 - "How Social Media Has Changed Music" with Matt Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021


    This week the punks duke it out with Phillyhead Matt Charles; the mastermind behind Do-It-Now T Shirt (@doitnowtshirts) and Assemble (@assembletheband)! We grapple with nostalgia and how social media has changed the music scene over the last decade (or two). From booking tours to finding shows and promoting music, we cover all the bases of where we have been to where we're at now. You can check out Assemble's new music video on their new YouTube channel now or stream them on your favorite streaming services!

    Episode 32 - "Aging Punks Complaining" with Lt Headtrip

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021


    This week The Aging Punks complain about complaining punks that are aging.

    Episode 31 - "Assumptions & Gossip" with Mike Soganic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021


    This week the gang and the homie Mike Soganic talk shit talk, back biting, rumors, gossip, assumptions, streaming and different wiping techniques. Enjoy!

    Episode 30 - "The Liberal Media" with Mark Buckley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021


    This week with the homie Mark Buckley, the gang talk the Liberal Media and deep diving news head lines, foreign affairs, North Korean unicorns, adult novelty warehouses and speaking Mandarin. Enjoy!

    Episode 29 - "The Ways We Listen To Music" with Andrew German

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021


    This week the gang talks to Andrew "Goat Dick" German about the ways we've listened to music, past and present From wax cylinders to usb thumb drives, and TikTok. DIVX is probably the stupidest. Enjoy!

    Episode 28 - "Doing New Things As You Get Older" with Cody Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021


    The great Cody Jones joins the gang this week! We talk the emotional and physical pains of doing new things as you age and doubting yourself. Also, the punks surprise Ray for his birthday! Enjoy!

    Episode 27 - "Jobs & Roommates" with Madison James

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021


    This week we're joined by the homie Madison James to complain about middle men, the Delta Variant, living with roommates in New Brunswick and more!

    Episode 26 - "Current Events"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021


    Spoiler Alert! This week the gang talks "Current Events" including Conor McGregor's foot, F9, TV reboots and gimmicky pizza. Enjoy!

    Episode 25 - "Reopening" with Sam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021


    This week the gang teams up with the homie Sam to discuss working in the service industry while things are opening back up, public transportation, the fourth of July and how much we miss masks. Happy America Day!

    Episode 24 - "Fuck The System" with Sid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021


    This week the homie Sid comes by to discuss corporations' exploitative practices toward marginalized people. Put your money where your mouth is.

    Episode 23 - "Collecting" with Jay Insult

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021


    This week the homie Jay Insult comes by to discuss the highs and lows of being from a generation taught to hold on to things. Is sentimentalism a weakness?

    Episode 22 - "Disney Adults" with Carlee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021


    This week with the help of Carlee, the gang explores the world of “Disney Adults” and discover that maybe Ray is one. They also talk about Walt Disney's head being frozen.

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