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Kevin Von Helvette combines his (can't) stand up comic, public speaking and punk rock personas to host an eclectic mix of friends he has met in his travels. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    • Apr 6, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Murray 'The Cretin' Acton - Dayglo Abortions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 94:15


    "The Cretin" has been pissing people off with his raunchy rock-n-roll band, The Dayglo Abortions, since before you were born. Always outspoken, often offensive, and forever funnier than a wet fart in a g-string, Cretin and I cover a lot of ground in this episode: shoplifting, social injustice, racism, The Queen, Black Sabbath, hate, love, eating babies...? If you're easily offended, you should probably just skip over this one. But if you love crude humor, mayhem, acting like Black Sabbath and your mom then this episode is for you. ARGH, FUCK ENJOY! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Joe Sib - Stand-Up Comedian / Co-Owner Sideonedummy Records / Musician (Wax, 22 Jacks)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 84:48


    Joe Sib is a force of positive energy and a man who wears many hats. We chat comedy, music, life, perseverance, staying young at heart while passing the torch to the next generation and so much more. This is a super rad, uplifting episode. ENJOY!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Amber Harper-Young (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 59:27


    My guest this week is a fantastic comic who has toured Canada extensively. When Amber Harper-Young isn't telling jokes on stage, she's working in a shelter for vulnerable women in Vancouver's toughest neighborhood. We discuss addiction, saving lives, comedy, mental health, and a whole lot more on this two-part episode. ENJOY See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Amber Harper-Young (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 66:03


    My guest this week is a fantastic comic who has toured Canada extensively. When Amber Harper-Young isn't telling jokes on stage, she's working in a shelter for vulnerable women in Vancouver's toughest neighborhood. We discuss addiction, saving lives, comedy, mental health, and a whole lot more on this two-part episode. ENJOY See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Jon Gazi - Musician, Pro Surfer, Skateboarder (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 59:18


    My guest this week is my multitalented friend and OG Island Boi, Jon Gazi. We chat skate & surf culture on St Thomas, living in hurricane alley, dropping a career to travel the world with a punk rock band, fatherhood, and much, much more... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Jon Gazi - Musician, Pro Surfer, Skateboarder (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 66:15


    My guest this week is my multitalented friend and OG Island Boi, Jon Gazi. We chat skate & surf culture on St Thomas, living in hurricane alley, dropping a career to travel the world with a punk rock band, fatherhood and much, much more.. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Tim Bogdachev - Russian Tim & Pavel Bures / Rocket From Russia Fest

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 45:55


    On this last episode of 2021, I sit down with my friend Tim Bogdachev. We chat about his band Russian Tim And Pavel Bures' new album, his move from Russia to Canada, Rocket From Russia Fest & The Vancouver music scene, and much, much more. We are also joined by 604 Records Alexi Johnson as we recorded in person at 604 Records. This was a fun one! ENJOY See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Tommy 'Manboy' Akerholdt Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 60:15


    On this follow-up chat with Tommy 'Manboy' Akerholdt, we reminisce on fond memories of Hank Von Helvete aka Hank Von Hell - legendary former frontman of Turbonegro and his mighty impact on rock n roll music, the Turbojugend, and fans around the world. Rock in Peace Hans-Eric Dyvik Husby See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Tommy 'Manboy' Akerholdt - (Turbonegro, OnklP & de Fjerne Slektningene, Silver)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 58:41


    In this episode, I sit down with Scandinavian rock n roll sweetheart Tommy 'Manboy' Akerholdt. Tommy shares stories of getting arrested in Guadalajara, his Canadian ancestry, joining pioneering Norwegian deathpunk legends Turbonegro, Turbojugend Worldwide, and much, much more... GET IT ON! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Drake Pierre - Paint The City Peaceful / Yo Productions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 95:34


    I met Drake in Hollywood, CA in January 2020 and was immediately impressed with his passion and drive. Within a month we were working on a project that, like many other start-ups, would not survive the pandemic. Drake had a front-row view of the protests in the aftermath of the George Floyd murder. When the narrative began to shift from peaceful protest to looting and rioting, Drake got involved with a project called 'Paint The City Peaceful' that would help shift the narrative back to positive by creating change through art. This episode is full of insight, laughs, and love. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    HALLOWEEN Episode J.D. & Erica

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 75:50


    JD & Erica are lovers of everything horror. J.D. does gory make-up through his company Post Mortem FX. Erica is the host of Horror Happenings With The Dead Girl. These two horror freaks met at a horror convention in Florida and fell in love. On this special Halloween episode, we chat about haunted houses, zombie walks, horror movies, and all things spooky. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Dangerous Darrin Pfeiffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 66:33


    Get stoked on this episode featuring legendary Goldfinger + Punk Rock Karaoke drummer + The Dangerous Darrin Show host. We chat Wayne Gretzky, Cory Taylor vs MGK, prank calls, Tony Hawk Pro-Skater, death metal, drumming and much more... Super fun episode. ENJOY!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Taylor Moorey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 79:17


    Taylor Moorey is a Vancouver based comedian and an all around good dude. He's taken on a massive project called The Mix Tape that we chat about in this interview. We also cover such topics as what a rat king is, mafia hitmen and drunk monkeys... This was a fun one. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Don Ron Wheelock "The Gringo Shaman"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 65:13


    Ron Wheelock discovered his affinity for gardening as a young kid growing up in rural Kansas. Decades later, after reading "The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge" Ron became interested in Shamanism and eventually traveled to Peru for an Ayahuasca workshop. The experience had such a profound effect on Ron that he moved to the Amazon to study as an ayahuasquero / curandero, eventually opening his own retreat El Purguero. This episode is a trip. Enjoy!!' See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Dan Duvall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 84:19


    Ten years ago, Dan Duvall began writing jokes on a new platform called Twitter. This fateful choice would introduce Dan to some of his comedy idols and open doors to opportunities he could have only ever dreamed of. But Dan was living a double life and sinking deeper into addictions that not only threatened his newfound fame but also his life. Don't miss this next episode. It's heavy. It's funny. It's inspiring af. Enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Jon Numbskull

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 112:59


    Jon is the Swiss army knife of punk rock. Show producer / promoter + tour / band manager + restaurateur... These are just a few of the many hats he wears. On this episode we chat running a pirate radio station, opening a vegan restaurant during a pandemic, DIY ethics, the importance of being a good human and much, much more. This is a rad one. Enjoy!!https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-jimmy-hayward-kick-cancer-to-the-curb See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Sean Sellers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 118:07


    This week my buddy Sean Sellers schools me on his 30-year history as one of punk's most recognizable and sought-after drummers. We also chat about inspiration, skateboarding, friendship, finding vegan food on the road before the time of cell phones, and a whole lot more... Listen. Get stoked. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Mable Syndrome Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 76:28


    My guests this week are the hosts and founders of Mable Syndrome Podcast & collective, Kristen & Jessica. Mable Syndrome was created to change the look of music journalism and better represent women and other marginalized communities. In just 5 years, Mable Syndrome has grown into an international movement with listeners, followers, contributors, and members all over the world. I am honored to call these remarkable ladies friends and stoked about this interview. ENJOY! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Tim O'Hara

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 94:05


    Tim O'Hara is the drummer of legendary Wyoming pop-punks, The Lillingtons. When the pandemic hit, Tim was overweight, struggling to pay the bills, and looking for inspiration which he found at his local gym and an unlikely group of people who weren't necessarily "punk." Tim was facing a crossroads in life. Check this episode to find out which way he turned. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Blag The Ripper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 60:05


    In this episode, I speak with Blag The Ripper, infamous frontman for controversial rock n roll legends the DWARVES. We discuss the music industry, cancel culture, GG, sex, drugs, rock n roll, and 36 years of my moms' least favorite punk band the DWARVES. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Marc Swiednicki

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 62:29


    In 2018, Marc Swiednicki packed his car and headed east across Canada to pursue his dream of becoming a chef. Two years later, he won Food Network's "Wall of Chefs." Since then, Marc has been whipping up signature dishes and spices, creating cookbooks, and making a name for himself as "The Viking Chef" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Steven Fairweather

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 93:39


    My guest this week is my very good friend / bass player of GOB / host of Stranger Radio, Steven Fairweather. We reminisce about growing up as skate punks in the 90s, the pros and cons of heroin, recovery, the war on drugs, moving to NYC, and much more... Don't miss this episode, it's a doozy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Cynthia Provost

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 65:47


    After the untimely passing of her fiance and soulmate Jess, Cynthia Provost struggled to find a reason to go on. She even prayed for death. But when death came knocking in the form of stage 3 breast cancer, Cynthia started having second thoughts about dying.... and then the fight/battle for her life began. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Keith Douglas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 90:36


    Keith Douglas is the trumpet player, backing vocalist, and percussionist of Mariachi el Bronx, and formerly the Mad Caddies. We chat about music, alternative medicine, and his recent trip to Peru for an Ayahuasca retreat with Don Ron Wheelock, "The Gringo Shaman of the Amazon". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Talli "Nubs" Osborne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 75:28


    My guest this week is Talli "Nubs" Osborne. Talli was born without arms but that never stopped her from grabbing life by the horns and pursuing her passions like fronting her punk rock band @NubsAndHerStuds or doing inspirational talks all over N America. If you're a NOFX fan, you might recognize Talli from her song "She's Nubs." This is another inspiring episode. Enjoy!!" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Nikki Vicious

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 64:53


    My guest this week is Nikki Vicious. Nikki is an adult film star and a world cup paintball champ. Nikki was born a girl in a boy's body at a time when the general public wasn't exactly familiar or supportive of transgender people. Today Nikki is living life on her own terms as a woman. She's funny. She's fiesty and her story is inspiring and badass. ENJOY! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Russ Burke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 72:00


    My guest this week is Russ Burke aka Russ On Wheelz. 8 years ago Russ's life was forever changed with what started as a typical day at the lake. Paralyzed from the neck down, confined to a bed and consumed with thoughts of ending it all, Russ was living a miserable existence until a fateful visit inspired him to get up, get outside and give life one more try. If you're down for an inspiring listen, this episode is for you. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chris Shary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 62:21


    In this episode, I chat with all-around rad human Chris Shary. Chris is the man behind the art for this podcast as well as the Descendents / ALL and countless other iconic bands. Chris went from being the punk rock kid doodling in class to a high school teacher sharing his gift with youth and many of the bands that inspired him. Nothing but positive energy on this one. ENJOY!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Mark Felchtone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 58:09


    Mark Felchtone is the founder / singer / guitarist of ZEKE. ZEKE f*cking rule. On this episode we chat about the orgins of the band, the volatility of their early shows and the development of their unique sound amidst the explosion of "grunge" and heroin in early 90s Seattle plus a bunch of other badass rock n f'n roll stories. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Dakota Ray Hebert

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 76:00


    My guest this week is multitalented performer and co-host of APTNs "Crazy Like A Lynx" Dakota Ray Hebert. We cover topics from fast food sauce to her home province of Saskatchewan and it's budding comedy scene as well as her Dene First Nation ancestry before deep diving into racism, residential schools and the cultural genocide of indigenous people. This episode is heavy, funny, enlightening and heartwarming. I'm real proud of this one. Please check it out! http://dakotarayhebert.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chuck Robertson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 65:48


    Chuck Robertson is the singer from Fat Wreck Chords very first ska band the Mad Caddies. In this episode we discuss the eclectic sounds and origins of the band as well as adapting to life at home and staying creative and inspired during a pandemic. We also chat about his new solo project Chuck Robertson & Friends, their upcoming releases as well as their latest song - the theme for this podcast which debuts right here! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Amanda Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 44:13


    Amanda Smith is a Vancouver based comedian and production assistant who was recently paralyzed on a film set. In this episode we talk about the experience of getting paralyzed and strategies to cope with this drastically life changing event. We also roast each other from our respective wheelchairs. Cripple Vs Cripple. This episode has it all!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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