Marriage. Parenthood. Relationships. Family. All parts of day-to-day life, all things easily failed. The hosts of Why Did We Ever Meet, Ashley & Wes Allen, know these things and are willing to share their failures with you. Why Did We Ever Meet gives you a candid look into "The Allen Club", a family you may already be familiar with due to their involvement in independent film, podcasts, etc. Join them each week (with plenty of interruptions by kids & pets) to find out what blew up in the Allen House & laugh along with them...and at their expense!
Listeners of Why Did We Ever Meet? that love the show mention: love cash, perfect perfect, allen club, wes and ashley.
Of the music that's been highlighted on this show, few voices have been more influential than that of Popeye Vogelsang. After several years away, he's back behind the microphone with his new band, Calling Hours. Their album "Say Less" is currently streaming everywhere and available courtesy of Revelation Records now. A true album of the year contender. Enjoy!
WHAT AN EPISODE! We were honored to sit down with Nathan Gray & Becky Fontaine of The Iron Roses and discuss their new record available NOW from Iodine Recordings. Writing hopeful, protest music that gives the audience a sense of belonging seems like a huge task...but The Iron Roses are the exact band for the job. If you're looking for a hopeful, fun conversation on the power of music and community, look no further! www.jabroniu.com
How does a band's first show end up being an opening slot for Dropkick Murphys' St. Patrick's Day show? The same way they end up on the Clerks 3 soundtrack...they bust their asses. Sal Ellington of the Boston band Rebuilder gives us an incredible episode of WDWEM. Rebuilder's album Local Support is available NOW from Iodine Recordings.
We're honored to have longtime friend writer/director Wolfe MacReady join us this week! We discuss our longstanding friendship built upon a foundation of horror. Wolfe shares her story on sobriety and being a trans woman and how that has impacted her writing leading up to this current project-Giving Up The Ghost. Incredible story and I'm honored we get to share it. You can support Giving Up The Ghost by checking out the kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wolfelikeme/giving-up-the-ghost-wolfe-macreadys-first-feature-film?ref=projectlink&fbclid=IwAR1iLewLzNq4ushbelIah9CTfU6pHnP0SWQPMIpOWbKFi77N5dF6h4x0uo#:~:text=http%3A//kck.st/3LIpWhm
Diarrhea. Movies. Getting Baby Man fixed. What a week. www.jabroniu.com
Quick message from Mom and Dad with some movie recommendations for horror lovers. We'll be back next week with a Halloween and Horror Filled Extravaganza! www.jabroniu.com
That's us. We're the unfit parents. Enjoy! www.jabroniu.com
Our guest this week is filmmaker, Jon Nix. We discuss his documentary Don't Fall In Love With Yourself, which is streaming now. www.jabroniu.com
Ashley doesn't wanna record. Wes is high. Exhaustion leads to chaos. Details within... www.jabroniu.com
Lots of wrestling talk. We cover All in, All Out, Effy's Big Gay Brunch...and the ignorance and lack of objectivity of wrestling fans. The back side of the show is we remember the boss of the family-Grandma. www.jabroniu.com
We wanted to update everyone on things, where we're headed, and how we'll get there. Plus, we talk about movies.
We got a bidet. It's life affirming for Wes. Also, we talk Barbie, Beau Is Afraid, and kittens. www.jabroniu.com
The title tells you all you need to know! This is an all wrestling podcast...don't be dumb. Listen. www.jabroniu.com
Jeff was an incredible guest on this show who's since become a friend. We talk about raising talented kids who are surpassing us, and spend a lot of time discussing his new band. Low Coast recently released their full length on Spartan Records and it's a beauty. Great talk! www.jabroniu.com
School is ending, track is ending, road shows are over...life is slowing down. We talk about toxic fanbases, why it's exhausting to keep up with tv shows, and Cash interferes. Another good'n!
THIS IS A HALL OF FAME EPISODE. Inadvertently, we recorded a real banger. Enjoy the final chapters of a chaotic school year with us. JABRONIU.COM
The last time Wes's mom came on the show, she was beginning chemotherapy treatment from breast cancer. Now in remission, we find out what life is like AFTER cancer.
Siblings. Code Brown. First grade assassins. It's all here. JABRONIU.COM
The fam are all riding super high from the events this past month, so we're diving headfirst into Wrestlemania weekend.
Fantastic conversation with Erik Ratensperger! The new Jeromes Dream record will be out May 5th and we get into that...but we cover a LOT more ground! Great talk that y'all are gonna love. Pre-order 'The Gray In Between' at iodinerecords.com or visit JD's website: jeromesdreamforever.com & follow them on Instagram @jeromesdreamforever JABRONIU.COM
While there's not a new episode this week, there's a reason. We'll be back to normal next week!
Wes flies solo this week. So, with it being a few days before his band Resignation's new EP comes out, he broke down the lyrics track by track and explained what the band is about. This week's episode is sponsored by the Iodine Recordings' 30th anniversary reissue of Quicksand's debut album 'Slip'. Pre-order your copy today by visiting www.iodinerecords.com & follow Iodine Recordings on Instagram: @iodinerecordings JABRONIU.COM
This episode was recorded on Valentines' Day. So, we talked about love. Surviving love. Learning about love. Navigating the hardest parts of life...through love. Oh, and the kids disrupt our beautiful train of thought on more than one occasion. This week's episode is sponsored by the Iodine Recordings' 30th anniversary reissue of Quicksand's debut album 'Slip'. Pre-order your copy today by visiting www.iodinerecords.com & follow Iodine Recordings on Instagram: @iodinerecordings JABRONIU.COM
Host of the PWT Cast, Scrump, returns. We talk about the reality of mental health, heartbreak, and healing. Good stuff! www.jabroniu.com
Everyone makes an appearance. Even grandma. Enjoy this buffet of stories. www.jabroniu.com
Roxie's back & we're talking about horror movies, cute core, The Mandela Catalogue, and why male wrestling fans suck. Good quick hitter for your Wednesday from everyone's favorite lil' goth. www.jabroniu.com
Cash has his driver's license. The Menu can cause anxiety attacks if you're high. Lots of pearls of wisdom to be had as well... www.jabroniu.com
Things have been crazy. Listen in and find out. www.jabroniu.com LISTEN TO RESIGNATION - EDDIE KINGSTON (https://linktr.ee/resignationmusic)
Thanksgiving is gone, the other one is coming. Let's do this.
A lifelong friendship, inside jokes...it's all here. Have fun & have a safe holiday! www.jabroniu.com
This episode ends up mostly occupied by our feelings on the movie Don't Worry Darling. We also go through the AEW Full Gear card. NOTE: If you're worried about having the movie spoiled for you, from 17:35-40:52 you can skip ahead. Plenty more show after that! www.jabroniu.com
We're doing this life together and that's how we get by. Let's talk about it. www.jabroniu.com
We're sorry in advance. Cash was not busy tonight & that turned out to be a bad thing. He basically takes over the show and steers into c*m talk. As he does on every podcast that dares let him on. So, we're sorry. We love you. Please don't leave. www.jabroniu.com
TW: Conversation regarding suicide, depression A year removed, Cash talks about life after hospitlization. This conversation may be shocking or offensive at moments, but it's a beautiful story that we're grateful he can tell. Dial 9-8-8 on any phone in the United States to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. www.jabroniu.com
THIS IS A VERY SPOILER HEAVY EPISODE SO BE WARNED BEFORE LISTENING. We talk about Halloween Ends, Hellraiser, MEN, and more. We're hanging on...thanks for hanging with us. www.jabroniu.com
Total chaos. That's all you're getting on this one. NSFW total chaos. www.jabroniu.com
Homecoming Rd. 1 for Cash, Elvis, farts, salads, weird kids. It's all here. www.jabroniu.com
Ash is back this week! Per listener request, we address some dating questions and try to offer up some advice. Can't tell if we pulled it off or not. Enjoy! www.jabroniu.com
Mom & Cash are at a My Chemical Romance show, which means it's time to check in with Roxie. She's on the mend after COVID and shares her experience. We talk about Halloween, how 4th grade is going, and her favorite horror movies. She's cranked up...you'll love it! www.jabroniu.com
We cram the last 2 chaotic weeks of life into less than an hour! Olde Wrestling, Effy's Big Gay Brunch, All Out, Chicago, hanging with family and friends, new beginnings...LET'S GO! www.jabroniu.com
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