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Reflections from host Sarah Olivieri ... The Power Of Shared Infrastructure There is a quiet assumption baked into how most nonprofits operate. If you need something, you build it yourself. Need a fundraising event, plan one. Need HR, handle it in-house. Need systems, cobble them together. The nonprofit shared infrastructure that could carry all of this rarely enters the conversation, because the default is to go it alone. I understand where the instinct comes from. Nonprofits are scrappy by necessity. Budgets are tight, and doing it yourself feels like the responsible, frugal choice. But there is a hidden cost to building everything from scratch, and it shows up in the same place every time. Your team's time. Your leadership's attention. The liability nobody was watching. The event that ate six months of staff capacity to net twelve thousand dollars. When an organization tries to be its own event company, its own HR department, and its own back office all at once, it is running several businesses it never meant to start. And none of them get the focus they need to be excellent. I've been thinking about this lately I recently had a conversation about exactly this with Bob Burbridge, founder of the Battle Green Run Foundation and a longtime leader in the HR world. He built something that lets small nonprofits plug into infrastructure they could never build on their own, and that changes what is possible for them. Running An event is a business, not a fundraiser Here is the thing most nonprofits underestimate. A run, a walk, a gala, a conference. These are not fundraisers you tack onto your year. Each one is a whole business, with its own logistics, systems, vendors, permits, marketing, and expertise. Bob's foundation exists to run one road race well. Twelve board members. A website that handles all the fees. Relationships with sixty local restaurants. Decades of accumulated knowledge about how to actually pull it off. That is what it takes to do an event at a level where the numbers work. Now picture a small nonprofit deciding to launch its own 5K to raise money. Same permits. Same logistics. Same insurance. Same marketing. Except now it is being done by two staff members who already have full-time jobs, learning it all for the first time, for an event that might clear ten thousand dollars if everything goes right. The math rarely favors building your own event from zero. The work is enormous and the expertise is real, and both are invisible until you are standing in the middle of them. Before any organization takes on an event, it helps to ask a hard question. Are we prepared to run this like the business it actually is? If the honest answer is no, that is worth knowing before you commit a year of your team's life to it. Shared infrastructure changes the math This is where Bob's model gets interesting, because it solves the problem from a completely different direction. Instead of each nonprofit building its own event, one organization builds the event infrastructure once, and many nonprofits plug into it. A small nonprofit brings a team of runners. They raise money through a website that already exists, run by people who already know what they are doing, with fees already covered. When the race is over, the proceeds come to them. They got the full benefit of a professionally run event without having to become an event company to get it. He built the same thing in his professional life through the professional employer model, where small businesses pool together so they can access group health plans, HR expertise, and compliance support that no single small employer could afford alone. The logic is identical. Specialized infrastructure is expensive to build and cheap to share. When you pool it, small organizations get access to a level of capability that would otherwise be completely out of reach. One line from that conversation has stayed with me: "We become a platform for these nonprofits to raise money on their own. We pay all the fees, and then when the race is over and our bills are paid, we take all that's left and share it with all the teams." What I appreciate about this framing is that it explains the mechanism. The value is not that Bob's group is generous, though they are. The value is structural. One entity absorbs the fixed cost and the expertise, and many organizations draw on it. That is leverage, and it is available far more often than nonprofits assume, if they stop defaulting to building alone. Some things should never be built in-house The same principle applies to the least glamorous part of running an organization. Human resources. Bob spent decades in the HR world, and his advice was direct. For most small nonprofits with paid staff, HR is not something to handle yourself. The regulations span fifty states and the federal government. The liability is real. And the power imbalance, when something goes wrong, is enormous. I know this one personally. Years ago I had an employee in another state and I had done everything correctly. New York State decided otherwise and started sending me fines that climbed toward thirty thousand dollars. I had to hire a lawyer. I spent many hours on paperwork. In the end I was right, I had done nothing wrong, and it still cost me thousands of dollars and a mountain of time. The lawyers on the other side had resources my small organization simply did not. Being in the right was not enough to make it painless. That is the kind of risk that lives quietly inside "we'll just handle it ourselves." HR compliance is specialized work, and specialized work is exactly the kind of thing that benefits from shared infrastructure. When it starts eating too much of your time, or when the liability is more than you can responsibly carry, that is the signal to bring in people who do it for a living. Community is the return most events forget to count There is one more piece of Bob's model worth naming, because it reframes what an event is even for. When you make an event a real community experience, the money is not the only return. The nonprofits at Bob's race network with each other. Startups learn from organizations that have been around for decades. Runners come back year after year because it feels like something, not just a transaction. The Minutemen fire a volley. A buffet from sixty restaurants. Families showing up to help. That community is an asset, and it compounds in a way a check never will. The fortune in fundraising is in the follow up, and an event that builds real relationships gives you something to follow up about. I had such a good time with you. Would you like to come tour our facility. Those conversations are where major gifts and lasting support actually come from, and they only exist if the event was built to create connection, not just to collect donations. Giving days and one-click donations have their place. But an experience people participate in creates relationships, and relationships are the quiet engine underneath every organization that fundraises well. What this makes possible When a leader sees this clearly, the pressure to build everything shifts. The question stops being how do we pull off our own event, our own HR, our own everything, and becomes what infrastructure already exists that we could plug into instead. That question opens doors. It means a small organization can access a professionally run event without becoming an event company. It means HR risk can be shared instead of shouldered alone. It means leadership attention goes to the mission, not to running four accidental businesses at once. The work does not disappear. It gets focused. And focus, applied to the few things only your organization can do, is what separates the nonprofits that thrive from the ones that stay stuck doing everything themselves. The bottom line This is not about doing less. It is about not building alone what someone has already built. Nonprofits can run excellent events. They can protect themselves from risk they cannot afford. They can grow without becoming experts at everything. Not by shouldering every function themselves, but by plugging into the infrastructure that is already there. About the Guest Bob Burbridge is a lifelong Lexington resident, community leader, and accomplished business executive with decades of service in both the nonprofit and human resources sectors. He is the founder and former CEO of Genesis HR Solutions, which he led from 1991 to 2023, growing it into one of New England's largest accredited professional employer organizations. Deeply committed to his community, Bob has held numerous leadership roles, including Chair of the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, Director of the Battlegreen Run Foundation, and founder of the Genesis Community Fund. His extensive civic involvement spans local government, youth athletics, and charitable initiatives, earning him honors such as Lexington's White Tricorne Hat Award. Throughout his career, Bob has also been a prominent figure in the HR industry, serving as President of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations and helping shape key legislation across New England. Connect with Bob: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093515606579 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/battlegreenrunfoundation/?hl=en Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! 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This week Justin was assigned the year 1984 and decided to get weird with it. We are talking about Wisconsin hardcore band, Die Kreuzen and their debut full length album. Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod New Major Awards Single "Baby Steps" - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Rumors by Die Kreuzen In School by Die Kreuzen Pain / Sick People by Die Kreuzen
The previous post covered my grades on how the strength of today’s four largest college athletic conferences compare with their previous versions twenty years ago in 2006. Here's a brief recap. In my estimation, only the SEC (which expanded from 12 to 16 teams over that 20 year period) has shown an upgrade in competition levels since 2006. I awarded the SEC a “B” grade. The Big 12 (which lost four of its prominent members to the SEC) received a C+ for their nimble addition of several relevant regional sports schools. A “D” grade was handed down to the Atlantic Coast Conference. Their nonsensical addition of West Coast newcomers Cal (Berkeley) and Stanford in 2024 crashed the ACC's overall score. Speaking of lousy grades, I awarded a D- to the Big Ten Conference as its recently-annexed properties have resulted in a BIG thud. From the east (Maryland and Rutgers) to the west (Nebraska, Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington), the Big Ten’s new coast-to-coast configuration has failed to improve this conference for either sports fans or student/athletes. How have the five mid-major conferences fared with recent expansion issues? These other conferences (nicknamed the “Group of Five”) can be quite entertaining but rarely win national championships. They must compete against the “Big Four” major conferences featuring the wealthiest college sports programs. American Athletic Conference (AAC) The AAC has only been around since the year 2013. There were 10 initial AAC members and now 14 in 2026. Only Memphis, South Florida, and Temple remain from 2013. The ACC raided Conference USA to obtain several of its new members. Army and Navy – What's not to like about these two additions? They bring the focus of the entire college football world to their annual game played in early December. Grades – A Charlotte – The 49ers have been perpetual cellar dwellers in most sports. Charlotte, North Carolina sports fans are more likely to follow UNC, Duke, and Clemson. Yawn. Grade – D- East Carolina – The Pirates have made the NCAA baseball playoffs ten times since 2013 and have occasionally contended for the AAC title in football. A hearty fan base makes ECU a fun place to watch sports. Grade – B Florida Atlantic – A member of the AAC since 2023, this school is best known for its men's basketball team and having a great beach nearby. Sadly, most local sports fans don’t give a hoot about the FAU Owls yet. Grade – C- North Texas – The Mean Green had a brilliant 12-2 football season in 2025 in the school's third year as part of the AAC. The other sports are lagging behind. Grade – C Rice – Another third year AAC member, the Houston-based Owls have been an athletics flop in their new conference. Grade – D Tulane – Green Wave football program has rejuvenated Tulane athletics down in the Crescent City. Unfortunately, the remainder of the school’s sports teams rarely lead the AAC. Grade – C Tulsa – Golden Hurricane football and men's basketball programs have been on the decline in the past decade. That's a shame, because Tulsa fans desperately want to get behind the city’s lone major college athletics team. Grade – C- UAB – Try as I might, I'm having trouble remembering any recent sports successes for the Blazers. Grade – D- UTSA – Like Tulsa, the Roadrunners have the entire San Antonio market ready for their athletics programs to take off. Other than some recent success in football, UTSA sports still appear to be taking a siesta. Grade – C- AAC overall grade for expansion: C- Conference USA (C-USA) I am not going to provide individual grades to Conference USA member schools. It is not their fault that C-USA management has done such a lousy job of keeping this conference together and relevant in major college sports. The conference has seen a 100% turnover in the past 20 years. Schools being added have generally been former FCS top teams such as Delaware, Sam Houston, and Jacksonville (AL) State. Things have declined so badly in Conference USA (“How badly have they declined?”) that longtime member Louisiana Tech recently agreed to pay a reported $8 million to buy its way out of C-USA. The Bulldogs’ jubilant athletic department and fans are rejoining the Sun Belt Conference this fall. Louisiana Tech will save more than $1 million annually in travel costs formerly required to travel to schools within the far-flung Conference USA. Longtime C-USA holdovers Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee State deserve a better fate. Save your money and call the Sun Belt in a couple of years! C-USA overall grade for expansion – F- Mid-American Conference (MAC) In contrast to Conference USA, the MAC has remained remarkably stable for the past 20 years. Eleven of the dozen MAC members in 2006 remain a part of the conference today. Northern Illinois (which had been part of the MAC for 30 years) is leaving this fall to become part of the Mountain West Conference. In a couple of curious moves, the Mid-American Conference has added two new members recently. UMass – The 2025 addition of the University of Massachusetts (which is at least in regional proximity to longtime MAC member Buffalo) was rather questionable. Athletic success at Umass has been nearly invisible over the past decade. After just one year in the MAC, the Minutemen have been a net negative in sports for the Mid-American Conference. Grade: D- Sacramento State – Seriously? Yes, the Mid-American Conference will add this longtime FCS member from California to its football schedules this fall. Sacramento (the #20 TV market) is 2,500 miles from the middle of Ohio. The Hornets will be a football-only member of the Mid-American Conference. For the usually stable MAC, this is a rather bizarre expansion move. Grade: F MAC overall grade for expansion: D- Mountain West Conference (Mountain West) The Mountain West has survived a few departure tremors in recent years. Of the nine Mountain West members 20 years ago, only Air Force, New Mexico, UNLV, and Wyoming remain. Let’s review the teams which have come aboard since 2006. Hawaii – The Rainbow Warriors (2012) have posted winning football records in just four of their 14 seasons in the Mountain West. The other athletic squads are nearly invisible in the post-season tournaments. Hawaii remains a dream road trip destination for visiting teams and their fans, though. Grade: C- Nevada – At least the men’s basketball team has appeared in the NCAA March Madness event five times over the past nine seasons. Otherwise, fans of the Nevada Wolfpack (which joined the Mountain West in 2012) haven’t had much to howl about lately. Grade: C- North Dakota State – This former FCS division powerhouse football program is stepping-up to play against the big boys beginning this fall. The move is for football only. The Bison are a terrific geographic fit for the Mountain West Conference, too. This makes sense. Grade: A Northern Illinois – The Huskies will join the Mountain West this fall after 30 years in the Mid-American Conference. Northern Illinois’ sports resume has weakened in recent years. Other than bringing the #3 TV market (Chicago) to the Mountain West, this move makes little sense. Grade: D San Jose State – The Spartans (members since 2013) have appeared in four bowl games over the past decade. On the other hand, the men’s basketball team has won just 33% of its conference games over the past 13 years. Grade: C- UTEP – This longtime Conference USA member joins the Mountain West this fall. UTEP’s football team has been downright awful in recent years. Despite a sports slump, UTEP bring strong fan support from the El Paso area. They should be a fine geographic fit for the Mountain West. Grade: C Mountain West overall grade for expansion: C Sun Belt Conference (Sun Belt) The Sun Belt has been nicknamed the “Junior SEC”. This conference has grown from 10 members in 2006 to 14 today. Only Arkansas State, Louisiana-Lafayette, South Alabama, Troy, and UL-Monroe remain from 2006. Appalachian State – The Mountaineers (members since 2014) have been a top football contender in the Sun Belt. Their enthusiastic fans make road trips to Boone, North Carolina a fun stop. Grade: B Coastal Carolina – Speaking of fun stops, how about a visit to Myrtle Beach to play Coastal Carolina? The 2017 Sun Belt addition of the Chanticleers has been a terrific addition for the conference. Coastal’s football team has played in six straight bowl games. The baseball team won the men’s College World Series in 2016. Grade: A Georgia Southern – Would it surprise you to learn that the Golden Eagles from Statesboro, Georgia have played in seven bowl games over the past eight seasons? The other sports programs at Georgia Southern need to step it up. Grade: B Georgia State – The 2013 addition of the Panthers from Atlanta has not added a lot of sports notoriety. However, the men’s basketball program has earned four invitations to March Madness in the past 11 seasons. Grade: C Louisiana Tech – The Bulldogs paid dearly ($8 million) to escape Conference USA beginning this fall. Louisiana Tech brings several highly competitive sports teams. They are a perfect geographic addition to the Sun Belt Conference Western division. Grade: A Marshall – This begins Marshall’s fourth year in the Sun Belt Conference. The Thundering Herd has been a top football competitor and competes well in other major sports. Grade: B Old Dominion – ODU came into the Sun Belt in 2022. The Monarchs from Norfolk, VA posted a nifty 10-3 football record in 2025. Old Dominion has been relatively quiet in its other sports, though. Grade: C Southern Miss – The Golden Eagles (Sun Belt members since 2022) have been a dominant team in recent NCAA college baseball post-season tournaments. Last season’s 2025 football team improved from a miserable 1-11 record in 2024 to a hopeful 7-6 mark. Grade: B Sun Belt overall grade for expansion: B+ Bonus Conference! The newly revived Pac-12 Conference “states” its case in 2026 The most prominent names of the long-time Pac-12 Conference bolted for better TV money into the Big Ten and ACC in 2024. That left holdovers Oregon State and Washington State “homeless”. The Beavers and Cougars have bagged a few top teams from the Mountain West Conference to help them rebuild the Pac-12 starting this fall. Boise State is the biggest name coming to the new Pac-12. The Broncos have fielded a nationally ranked football program several times in the past few decades. Other Mountain West migrants include Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, and Washington State. Texas State (formerly of the Sun Belt Conference) will also join the Pac-12 this fall. In case you didn’t notice, each of the eight new Pac-12 schools has the last name of “State”! Summary Only the Sun Belt Conference has earned a positive score (B+) from SwampSwami among the “Group of Five” mid-major conferences. The Sun Belt is the only major college athletic conference opting to maintain two divisions (East and West) to minimize travel expenses for its member schools and lessen the travel impact on their student/athletes. Bravo! The post Grading the Mid-Major Conference expansions – Part 2 appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.
Brigadier General Micah “Zeus” Fessler shares stories about flying the F-15 and F-22, traces Colorado fighter aviation from early biplanes to the F-16, and today's homeland defense mission.In this episode, Host Rick Crandall talks with “Zeus” about the aircraft, missions, training, and people that shaped his military career, including combat operations, Weapons School, and the Colorado Air National Guard. From the 120th Observation Squadron's early Jennys to Buckley's ongoing alert mission, Micah offers a wide-ranging look at fighter aviation and the community behind it. This one is going to be cool!What you'll hear:Why Buckley has remained on alert since 9/11 and how Colorado supports the defense of NORAD/NORTHCOM.How Colorado Air National Guard aviation grew from early biplanes at high elevation to Block 30 F-16s.Why the Viper remains a flexible, high-demand aircraft for air-to-air, close air support, and emerging drone defense missions."Zeus" explains the discipline, radar work, stick-and-rudder flying, and debrief culture that shaped him as a fighter pilot.How one loud, eventful training flight in Alaska turned into a fighter pilot call sign.What changed with stealth, sensor fusion, battle management, and fifth-generation tactics.A memorable F-22 sortie involving ISIS targets, F-16s, tankers, command-and-control aircraft, and Russian air activity.How citizen airmen preserve deep experience while serving both overseas missions and local Colorado communities.Colorado aviation heritage, the 120th Fighter Squadron, Minute Men demonstration team, and the legacy of service connected to Wings' newest aircraft—a Thunderbird F-16D."Zeus" encourages young people to believe in themselves, control what they can control, and accept help along the way.Learn More:Read the full show notes on the Wings Over the Rockies websiteDonate to Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space MuseumSubscribe and leave a review to support the showThis episode is supported in part by United Airlines.
DJ Jesse Luscious meets up with Flav of The Phase Problem & Squirtgun, parties with Pansy Division, and spins newly unearthed 80s anarcho-punk from Effigy & Rudimentary Peni, new tracks from Drakulas, St Lucifer, Bureau De Change, Wine Lips, & I Got Spiders, and classics from Split Dogs, Germs, Nomeansno, Crisis Actor, Minutemen, Swingin' Utters, The Damned, Jello Biafra And The Guantanamo School of Medicine, The Crumbs, Sweet Baby, Zeke, Ramones, Johnny Thunders, Jim Carroll Band, The Saints, Spizzenergi, The Runaways, Slapshot, Rubber City Rebels, Charger, Basement 5, War On Women, & Sex Pistols- plus he reveals this week's Luscious Listener's Choice! Effigy- Ghosts Rudimentary Peni- Media Person Rudimentary Peni- Blind Dogs Split Dogs- Precious Stones Drakulas- Is It Enough Bureau De Change- The Gammon's Lament Germs- Richie Dagger's Crime Sex Germs- Trippin' Sex Germs- I Like To Eat Nomeansno- Rags And Bones Crisis Actor- Nervous Laughter Minutemen- Nature Without Men St Lucifer- Blindfold Swingin Utters- Undertaker, Undertake Damned- Democracy? Jello Biafra And The Guantanamo School Of Medicine- We Created Putin Crumbs- Shakespeare (edit) Zeke- Zeke You Phase Problem- Flying Saucer UFO Sweet Baby- Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby I Love You Ramones- Stares In This Town (demo) Wine Lips- Projector Pansy Division- You're Gonna Need Your Friends Johnny Thunders- You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory Jim Carroll Band- Wicked Gravity Saints- This Perfect Day I Got Spiders- Pictures Of You Spizzenergi- Here Come The Machines Runaways- Cherry Bomb Slapshot- Gates Of Steel Rubber City Rebels- Somebody's Gonna Get Their Head Kicked In Tonight Sex Pistols- EMI War On Women- Capture The Flag Charger- Watch Your Back Basement 5- Silicon Chip
On daytime MTV, Bon Jovi was becoming the biggest pop-rock act on the planet. Poison was setting the blueprint for everything pop culture now calls hair metal. At the same time, Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth: were building massive and devoted audiences. These two worlds shared MTV, shared tour bills, and shared fans who were being asked to pick a side. That tension is what makes 1986 unlike any other year in metal history.The Glam Explosion That Broke Daytime MTVHere's what happened between 1984 and 1986: metal expanded beyond just being scary.After Quiet Riot became the first hard rock band to score a number-one album in 1984, the genre broke into mainstream consciousness. Then the PMRC Senate hearings of 1985 gave the music a problem: it needed to stop being threatening. By 1986, the solution was in the videos. Make them colorful. Make them fun. Start somewhere relatable: a bedroom, a garage, a studio. Then escalate into an idealized fantasy of concert performance. Replace leather and skulls with neon and teased hair. What had been relegated to late-night Headbangers Ball slots now fit the 3 PM MTV daypart. The music and the medium found each other.Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet is the commercial monument to that shift. Released August 18, 1986, it rolled out singles for nearly a full year after release: “You Give Love a Bad Name” in July, “Livin' on a Prayer” in October, “Wanted Dead or Alive” the following March, “Never Say Goodbye” in June of 1987. Each one was bigger than the last. The year before, Bon Jovi had been opening for Billy Squier. The key differentiator from their earlier work: the arrival of Desmond Child as co-writer on the two biggest singles, bringing professional hit-making infrastructure to what was already a committed band.Poison's Look What the Cat Dragged In was doing the same thing with less money. Their starting address was Enigma Records, home to They Might Be Giants, The Cramps, Dead Milkmen, and Devo. An underground punk label, not a hair metal machine. Capitol entered the picture later, which explains why “Cry Tough” barely moved and “Talk Dirty to Me” became an MTV staple. Poison didn't just succeed with this blueprint; they franchised it.Van Halen's 5150 added keyboards and landed the best Sammy Hagar-era album in the process. David Lee Roth's Eat ‘Em and Smile amplified the campy fun of his Van Halen years into a career highlight. Cinderella's Night Songs made the sharpest glam debut of the year: darker and more concise than anything they'd produce later, before the bluesy detours took over. Jon Bon Jovi helped them record it. That's how fast the food chain was moving in 1986.The Thrash Revolution Running in ParallelHere's the thing about thrash in 1986: it wasn't hidden. Headbangers Ball existed. The magazines covered it. Metallica opened for Ozzy on the Ultimate Sin arena tour. But in the daytime MTV ecosystem, thrash was not the default. If you wanted it, you had to find itMaster of Puppets is eight songs long, 54 minutes, and sounded like nothing on daytime MTV or rock radio. It is heavy and precise and expansive in equal measure: a record where the title track alone runs over eight minutes and earns every second. It was Metallica's third album, the last one with Cliff Burton, and it was recorded without a single thought given to MTV rotation or radio airplay. No videos. No singles. Just the record, and the word that spread through tape trading, zines, college radio metal shows, and the underground networks that thrash metal relied on before the internet existed.What makes 1986 extraordinary is that Metallica wasn't alone. Slayer's Reign in Blood came out the same year: 29 minutes of something faster and more extreme than Master of Puppets, an album that even people who don't follow Slayer know by reputation. Megadeth's Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? completed what might be the single most concentrated year of output from the Big Four of thrash metal: three of the four bands releasing arguably their best records in a twelve-month span. Anthrax didn't have an album in 1986. If they had, it would have been a clean sweep.From the German side of the Atlantic, Kreator's Pleasure to Kill was happening simultaneously: the Teutonic thrash scene developing its own parallel lineage that would eventually be recognized as a pioneer of death and black metal. These weren't crossover acts. They weren't on MTV. But they were building the foundation that would outlast nearly everything in the charts.The thrash revolution of 1986 wasn't a secret, but it was a deliberate choice. Headbangers Ball ran late. Daytime belonged to Poison and Bon Jovi. You could be into both, but at school you were expected to pick a jersey. Admitting you preferred Master of Puppets over Slippery When Wet was a statement, and not everyone in 1986 was ready to make it out loud.Legacy Bands: Update or Resist?Every established metal act in 1986 faced the same question: how much do you change?Judas Priest's Turbo is the case study in what too much looks like. Their tenth album added synthesizer guitars and chased the MTV aesthetic in ways that have remained controversial ever since. Some decent songs are buried in there, but Turbo is the canonical example of a decade-spanning band trying on a new identity because the culture demanded it, and not quite threading the needle.Ozzy Osbourne's The Ultimate Sin represents a different calculation. The image got teased and colorful. The videos fit the 3 PM slot. But the album had Jake E. Lee playing with a flashy intensity that gave it a musical spine the presentation didn't undercut. Ozzy reportedly hated it. Others call it his best solo record: a bridge between his 1970s legacy and the glam-era present that actually holds together. When Metallica opened for Ozzy on the Ultimate Sin arena tour, the lineup said everything about where the genre stood. The scariest band in the underground, opening for a legacy act who'd made himself MTV-friendly. The irony runs deep.Black Sabbath's Seventh Star was never supposed to be a Black Sabbath album. Tony Iommi assembled it as a solo project with Glenn Hughes on vocals, Eric Singer on drums, and Dave Spitz on bass. The label insisted the Sabbath name go on it. The video for “No Stranger to Love” is keyboard-driven and barely resembles Sabbath because, structurally, it isn't. What it is, divorced from its title and backstory, is a genuinely interesting record with a remarkable cast. It has been submitted to multiple DMO polls. It has not yet won. It keeps getting submitted.Iron Maiden's Somewhere in Time added keyboards lightly and reads today as the last album before the tinkering accelerated. Europe's The Final Countdown produced one of the most inescapable songs of the decade and an album none of us heard past the singles. The legacy-band class of 1986 is full of acts choosing between integrity and relevance. The ones who chose wrong are instructive.The Deep Cuts That Shaped Everything (and Nobody Witnessed)Here's the version of 1986 that doesn't show up on year-end lists.In June of that year, a Swedish doom metal band called Candlemass released their debut album, Epicus Doomicus Metallicus, on a label called Black Dragon Records. It did not sell. It did not chart. It was not played on the radio or shown on MTV. It was, by most measurable standards, invisible. What it was doing, quietly and without witnesses, was inventing doom metal as a genre. Every band that has worked in that sonic territory for the past forty years carries a Candlemass debt, whether they know it or not.Guns N' Roses' Live ?!@ Like a Suicide is a different kind of deep cut: a 1986 self-released EP on GN'R's own Uzi Suicide label, predating Appetite for Destruction by a full year. Some people had it. They read about the band in Hit Parader and Circus, bought the cassette, and wrote the band's name on their textbook covers. Then they came home from college and the cassette was gone, lost in a couch cushion somewhere, probably worth a lot of money now. That cassette is a small but perfect metaphor for 1986: the thing you knew about first, the object you can no longer find.The Transformers: The Movie soundtrack connects 1986 to something else entirely: the year metal started showing up in animated children's films, delivered by Stan Bush, Lion, and members of Kick Axe performing as Spectre General. For kids who saw the movie it was a first exposure to the genre. Our Picks, Three Different ArgumentsEvery roundtable eventually comes down to someone having to choose.Poison's Look What the Cat Dragged In. The blueprint for hair metal as a cultural phenomenon. The DIY machine that started on a punk indie label and franchised itself across the next four years. It is not the deepest record of 1986. But it is the one that most completely captures what the year felt like at 3 PM on a Tuesday when MTV was on. That counts for something.Metallica's Master of Puppets is the credibility anchor. The last Cliff Burton record. The document of everything Metallica was before the first video and the commercial pivot. Every move they have made since gets measured against this one, and most of them come up short. The underground case, closed.Ozzy Osbourne's The Ultimate Sin is the legacy act threading the needle correctly, or at least fascinatingly. Jake E. Lee at full power. Ozzy navigating from his 1970s origin into 1986 accessibility in a way that doesn't fully betray either. An album Ozzy reportedly hated. A pick none of us saw coming.That's 1986.Episode Highlights* 0:00: Intro. Why we went back to 1986: the year we were all buying cassettes and picking sides.* 1:52: The Transformers: The Movie soundtrack as a metal gateway. Stan Bush, Lion, and a very upsetting death for 11-year-olds.* 4:07: Cassette-buying memories. Where we each were, financially and musically, in 1986.* 8:08: The PMRC timeline and how hair metal broke onto daytime MTV in 1986, colorful videos replacing darker imagery.* 11:36: Judas Priest's Turbo as the prime example of a legacy band adding keyboards and chasing the MTV moment.* 14:08: 1986 as the greatest single year in thrash metal history. Master of Puppets, Reign in Blood, and Peace Sells all released within months of each other.* 15:02: Walking into Richfield Coliseum for the last 30 seconds of Metallica opening for Ozzy, and genuinely not caring at the time.* 16:04: Listening to Master of Puppets in secret on the school bus while claiming to listen to Bon Jovi or Night Ranger.* 17:28: Why Cinderella's Night Songs holds up: darker and tighter than later work, no big ballad epics, Jon Bon Jovi's behind-the-scenes role.* 20:03: Bon Jovi's rocket-ship year. The full single timeline from You Give Love a Bad Name through Never Say Goodbye, and Desmond Child's co-writing role.* 22:49: Seeing Poison open for Quiet Riot at the Cleveland Agora reopening. Studying the Look What the Cat Dragged In album cover beforehand. Expecting at least one woman in the band.* 25:22: Poison's DIY punk ethic and their unlikely starting home on Enigma Records alongside They Might Be Giants and The Minutemen.* 27:56: Candlemass's Epicus Doomicus Metallicus: doom metal's invisible ground zero, released June 1986, heard by almost nobody.* 30:07: The Guns N' Roses Live ?!*@ Like a Suicide EP story. Buying it before anyone knew who they were, writing GN'R on textbooks, and losing the cassette after college.* 32:11: Queensryche's Rage for Order as a musicians' landmark, more influential among players than general audiences.* 34:43: Black Sabbath's Seventh Star. The Tony Iommi solo album the label forced into being a Sabbath record, and the DMO poll it keeps losing.* 37:44: Vinnie Vincent Invasion: Poison taken to its extreme. Pink guitars, pop DNA at maximum volume, and a singer switcheroo from Robert Fleischman to Mark Slaughter.* 45:08: Buying King Diamond's Fatal Portrait out of sheer fear, based only on a magazine photo with no MTV and no internet.* 52:30: AC/DC's Who Made Who: three new songs, six repackaged tracks, Maximum Overdrive tie-in, and the question of whether it needed to be a full album.* 56:13: The connections bands bucket. Hurricane, London, M.A.R.S., White Tiger, Rough Cutt, Black ‘N Blue: albums bought for who was in them, not what was on them.* 1:03:36: Rough Cutt's “Take a Chance” as an all-time genre standout hiding inside a mediocre album.* 1:07:29: We each name the one album that defines 1986. Three picks, no overlap.* 1:21:07: Chip's poll plug for CJSS's Praise the Loud. Cincinnati power metal. David T. Chastain. Still waiting for its DMO moment.* 1:24:07: Outro. Have a lost or forgotten album that deserves the spotlight? Suggest it here. This is a public episode. 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Baxie talks to the legendary Kira Roessler! From 1983 to 1985 Kira found herself touring with Black Flag (arguably one of the most important hardcore bands in history). During that time, Kira recorded three albums, three EPs, and toured relentlessly with Black Flag. Simultaneously she was also busy studying for a degree in applied engineering from UCLA. Kira also recorded several albums under the name DOS with her then husband Mike Watt from The Minutemen. But that's not the end of it. Kira has also had a very successful career in film—winning an Oscar in sound editing for Mad Max: Fury Road. She's also won two Emmy awards for her work on the John Adams miniseries and for Game of Thrones. Kira is about to release her second solo album “Enigma” on July 10th. The record was produced by her brother Paul Roessler (formerly of The Screamers and 45 Grave). Just an amazing conversation with one of the most important women in punk rock! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!
Garrett Chaffin-Quiray and Ed Rosa engage with herpetology, aeronautics, and the brilliance of Samuel Leroy Jackson.***Referenced media:“School Daze” (Spike Lee, 1988)“Menace II Society” (The Hughes Brothers, 1993)“Pulp Fiction” (Quentin Tarantino, 1994)“Rules of Engagement” (William Friedkin, 2000)“Lethal Weapon” (Richard Donner, 1987)“World War Z” (Marc Forster, 2013)“Child's Play” (Tom Holland, 1988)“The Terminator” (James Cameron, 1984)“Inglourious Basterds” (Quentin Tarantino, 2009)“X-Men” (Bryan Singer, 2000)“X2” (Bryan Singer, 2003)“Obsession” (Curry Barker, 2025)“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” (Jon Favreau, 2026)“Star Wars” (George Lucas, 1977)“Jackass Number Two” (Jeff Tremaine, 2006) Audio quotation:“Snakes on a Plane” (David R. Ellis, 2006), including “Snakes on a Plane (The Theme” by Trevor Rabin, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8lzU3-s2Zk&list=PLQl1_YXgq4hjhZwnlRPMF-Z9aXe89WZAn&index=15; and “Snakes on a Plane (Bring It)” written by Sam Hollander, Dave Katz, Travie McCoy, and Gabe Saporta and performed by Cobra Starship, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYVtjAInQY0&list=PLQl1_YXgq4hjhZwnlRPMF-Z9aXe89WZAn&index=1“School Daze” (Spike Lee, 1988)“Menace II Society” (The Hughes Brothers, 1993)“Pulp Fiction” (Quentin Tarantino, 1994)“Rules of Engagement” (William Friedkin, 2000)“World War Z” (Marc Forster, 2013)“Corona” (1984) written by D. Boon and performed by Minutemen, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhLgvDX_J1I&list=RDYhLgvDX_J1I&start_radio=1
The UMass Hockey 2026-2027 schedule has been released and Jay and Nate touch base to see what is in store for the Minutemen this upcoming season. Additionally, the excitement around the program continues to buzz with potentially a record-setting NHL draft coming up for the current UMass Roster.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Garage Glamour" It's hard to think of a more dynamic and exciting band as the Claudettes. The Chicago-based rock/blues/pop outfit have been at it since 2010 and with six albums under their belts, including their riveting new one Garage Glamour, The Claudettes have established themselves as one of the most singular outfits on the planet. From Dance Scandal In The Gymnasium to High Times In The Dark, The Claudettes' music is informed as much by Junior Wells as it is The Minutemen. Are they a piano punk band? Sure. Are they a punk piano blues band? Yes. They're all of that. The band's new album Garage Glamour, which features the soulful Rachel Williams, is exhilarating, and life-affirming. It's a sweaty sonic reminder that when the world is falling apart, like it is now, it's music that keeps alive. As for Mr. Iguana, that's the nom de plume of one Brian Berkowitz, the New Jersey-born, Chicago-based braintrust of The Claudettes. Iguana has played with Junior Wells, Koko Taylor, Eddie Shaw, Carey Bell and Oh My God, which is the band where our paths first crossed. You'll hear about that in the chat, but a few more things to know about Johnny Iguana: he's a brilliant piano player who plays with the perfect blend of muscle and finesse. He played on the Grammy-nominated album Junior Wells: Live at Buddy Guy's Legends, played the Montreaux Jazz Festival, toured for three years as part of Junior Wells' band and co-composed the score for season one of The Bear. He's a great guy to chat with and this conversation was really fun. www.theclaudettes.com (http://www.theclaudettes.com) www.theclaudettes.bandcamp.com www.stereoembersmagazine.com (http://www.stereoembersmagazine.com) www.bombshellradio.com (http://www.bombshellradio.com) www.alexgreenbooks.com (http://www.alexgreenbooks.com) Stereo Embers: THREADS + IG + BLUESKY: @emberspodcast Email: editor@stereoembersmagazine.com
When Chicago blues pianist, singer and songwriter Johnny Iguana (The Claudettes) discovered bands like Minutemen and Husker Du as a teen in Philadelphia, it opened up a world of musical possibilities he's STILL unpacking. He eventually came into possession of The Roxy London WC2 - a live album of recordings taken from various punk bands that played at The Roxy club in Covent Garden, London between January and April 1977 - and the raw, unfettered performances of bands like Wire, Buzzcocks and X-Ray Spex captivated him like nothing else at the time. Turn this episode UP! Songs discussed in this episode: (Stage patter, The Roxy London 1977) - Johnny Moped (Paul Halford); Touch You Back - The Claudettes; Oh Bondage Up Yours! (Live at The Roxy London 1977) - X-Ray Spex; I Love Living In The City (Live from The Decline of Western Civilization) - Fear; I'm On Fire (Live from Urgh! A Music War) - Chelsea; Tom Sawyer (Piano version) - Ian Hanson Piano; Viet Nam - Minutemen; Big Boss Man - Jimmy Reed; Show Me The Way (Live) - Peter Frampton; Turn The Page - The Streets; Runaway (Live at The Roxy London 1977) - Slaughter & the Dogs; Action - Oh My God; Boston Babies - GBH; Boston Babies - UK Subs; Boston Babies (Live at The Roxy London 1977) - Slaughter & the Dogs; Freedom (Live at The Roxy London 1977) - The Unwanted; Dot Dash, Lowdown, 1.2.X.U. (Live at The Roxy London 1977) - Wire; Gary Gilmore's Eyes, Bored Teenagers (Live at The Roxy London 1977) - The Adverts; Hard Loving Man (Live at The Roxy London 1977) - Johnny Moped; Don't Need It, Waiting For The Man (Velvet Underground Cover), 15 (Live at The Roxy London 1977) - Eater; Oh Bondage Up Yours! (Live at The Roxy London 1977) - X-Ray Spex; Dreaming - Poly Styrene; Everybody's Happy Nowadays, Breakdown, Love Battery (Live at The Roxy London 1977), Why Can't I Touch It? - Buzzcocks; Evidently Chickentown, Health Fanatic (Live from Urgh! A Music War) - John Cooper Clarke; (You Are My) Whole World - The Claudettes
Janet Housden in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.facebook.com/janet.housden A fixture in the earliest days of the LA area punk scene, Janet Housden played drums with Redd Kross and was a member of several other bands, while also appearing in classic cult films. Janet Housden has been a creative force for decades in Southern California's punk scene. She grew up alongside many of the South Bay scene's iconic punk pioneers, including members of Black Flag, the Descendents and Minutemen, and played drums in the renowned Redd Kross (1982-83) and was a multi-instrumentalist in several other rock & roll bands. (Quote from Please Kill Me)
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100 Balas, de Brian Azzarello y Eduardo Risso. Lo que empieza como historias de venganza se convierte en una compleja red de poder, conspiración y control. Exploramos la obra arco por arco: desde Agent Graves hasta los Minutemen y el misterioso Trust. Este episodio pretende ser un mapa para los lectores, y también revisamos las similitudes de la obra con la vida real, y da algo de miedo. Una historia que no trata solo de disparar… sino de quién mueve realmente los hilos. Comenta Miguel Ángel Hernández.
Filmmaker Dave Markey discusses his documentary "The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell", the punk scene's most fascinating, mysterious, and surprisingly influential behind-the-scenes figure. Stream it now | Order the Blu-Ray Topics Include: Dave Markey has a large record collection but stopped buying recently. Vinyl prices have skyrocketed — once cheap records now cost thousands. Dave bought records directly from band members at punk shows. Ian MacKaye sold Dave a first press Minor Threat 7". Dave bought Minutemen and Descendents EPs from D-Boon for a dollar. Dave made the Bill Bartell documentary for people who don't know him. Bill Bartell was unknowable — different things to different people. Dave tried making this film in the 90s; Bill refused to cooperate. The film was made ten years after Bill passed away. Bill Bartell faked backstage passes to get into arena rock shows. Bill named the Iron Maiden live EP Maiden Japan. Bill gave Steve Harris his outfit, worn in the "Run to the Hills" video. Bill saw no distinction between the Scorpions, the Germs, and the Beatles. Bill would tell artists exactly what he thought — no filter whatsoever. Bill told Steve Perry he was responsible for the worst night of his life. Bill told Beck "I don't like you" upon their very first meeting. Bill tried out as guitarist for Public Image Ltd in 1981. Kiss circulated photos of Bill to security: do not let him in. Bill befriended Sean Lennon, which led to a friendship with Yoko Ono. Bill's 1988 Beatlefest noise performance nearly caused a riot. Bill talked Kiss manager Bill Aucoin into discovering Generation X. That connection indirectly launched Billy Idol's massive solo career. Billy Idol himself didn't know Bill Bartell's role until recently. Bill gave Kurt Cobain Os Mutantes tapes, reviving the band's career. Pat Smear and Drew Barrymore were sought for the film but unavailable. Dave's band Painted Willie did Black Flag's final tour in 1986. Dave preferred Painted Willie's early Spinhead Records releases over SST output. The Bill Bartell documentary and Love Dolls films are now on Criterion Channel. Bill Bartell's Flying V guitar now hangs in the Punk Rock Museum, Las Vegas. Bill's money, connections, and secrets largely died with him — still a mystery. High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide
As we look back in U.S. History, it is hard to believe that we didn't have the most powerful military in the world. But, we had men who were willing to fight because they believed in our freedom and they loved our America. Let us never forget that freedom is not free and a great price has been paid. God bless you, Jerry Stewart
Hosts Nate Wilcox and Ed Legge continue their discussion of Michaelangelo Matos' "Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year" with a look at a historic year for indie rock, post-punk and hardcore groups like R.E.M., Big Black, Naked Raygun, Husker Du, Black Flag and the Meat Puppets plus the whole neo-American rock scene headed up by X, the Blasters, Los Lobos and more. GO TO THE LET IT ROLL SUBSTACK TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE -- The final 15 minutes of this episode are exclusively for paying subscribers to the Let It Roll Substack. Also subscribe to the LET IT ROLL EXTRA feed on Apple, Spotify or your preferred podcast service to access the full episodes via your preferred podcast outlet. We've got all 350+ episodes listed, organized by mini-series, genre, era, co-host, guest and more. Buy the book and support the show. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to support the show. Thanks! Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On April 18, 1775 a British order went out to seize "all military stores" in Lexington; and thus American's war of independence began.
After the legendary Minutemen broke up following D Boone's death in a tragic van accident, Ed Crawford was able to convince Mike Watt to reform with George Hurley and create a new band called fIREHOSE.Join us this week and we discuss their final album.Produced by J. Mascis!
SummaryThis episode features Dr. Colin Dueck, with Mark and Sal, discussing the historical and strategic importance of U.S. policy towards Latin America, the evolution of the Monroe Doctrine, and current challenges and opportunities in the hemisphere. Discussion is centered on how U.S. foreign policy can shape the future of the region amid great power competition.Show LinksWhy the Monroe Doctrine Still Matters, Colin DueckDr. Colin Dueck's AEI pageChina's Growing Influence in Latin America, Council on Foreign RelationsBolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our AmericaThe band The Minutemen circa 1985Chapters00:00: Introduction to U.S. Policy in Latin America03:08: Historical Context of U.S. Influence06:10: The Monroe Doctrine and Its Evolution08:49: Cold War Dynamics in Latin America11:30: Post-Cold War Attitudes and Challenges14:37: Recent Political Shifts in Latin America17:22: The Rise of Conservative Governments19:53: Crime and Governance in Latin America23:02: Future Implications for U.S.-Latin America Relations28:33: Revitalizing Latin America: Opportunities and Challenges29:26: Political Dynamics in Latin America: A Regional Overview36:00: Energy Resources: The Key to Economic Development37:51: China's Influence in Latin America: A Double-Edged Sword47:03: Strategic U.S. Engagement: Priorities for the FutureDr. Colin Dueck is a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he is focusing on the interconnection between US national security strategies and party politics, conservative ideas, and presidential leadership. He is also a professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, where he is the faculty adviser for the Alexander Hamilton Society. A senior nonresident fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, he has also served as a foreign policy adviser on several Republican presidential campaigns.Dr. Dueck is the author of three books on American foreign and national security policies: The Obama Doctrine: American Grand Strategy Today (Oxford University Press, 2015), Hard Line: The Republican Party and US Foreign Policy Since World War II (Princeton University Press, 2010), and Reluctant Crusaders: Power, Culture, and Change in American Grand Strategy (Princeton University Press, 2006). He has testified before Congress and has been published in academic journals and the popular press. These include International Security, Orbis, Political Science Quarterly, the Review of International Studies, Security Studies, World Policy Journal, The New York Times, Foreign Affairs, RealClearPolitics, and National Review.A Rhodes scholar, Dr. Dueck has a PhD in politics from Princeton University and an MPhil in international relations from Oxford University. He was also awarded a John M. Olin Postdoctoral Fellowship in national security studies by Harvard University. His earlier degrees in history were obtained from the University of Saskatchewan.
How does one Jam Econo? Baxie talks to the legendary Mike Watt! Since forming The Minutemen with the late D. Boon in 1980 Mike Watt has become one of the busiest and most respected bass players ever. He's repeatedly been listed as one of the all-time greats by the NME, The LA Weekly, and Bass Player Magazine (who awarded him their lifetime achievement award in 2008.) Watt has played with The Stooges, fIREHOSE, members of Sonic Youth, Eddie Vedder, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl from Nirvana, Flea, the Beastie Boys, Jane's Addiction, and literally dozens and dozens more. Watt talks about all of that, the “movement”, and “We Jam Econo”. This is a truly WILD interview, and I can't wait to have him back on! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.
This week is lucky #13 of our series called “Degrees Of Separation…” where we discuss side projects and solo releases from artists we love. This episode focuses on the mega-intense, stage-stalking, heavy-throated, part-animal, part-machine literary punk rock icon: HENRY ROLLINS! Kevin's appreciation and fandom of old Hank goes all the way back to his rock n' roll beginnings! If you only know him as that red guy screaming Liar in that '90s video, or as the dude that is on every rockumentary, we hope we turn you on to something new. Search & destroy!!! New to InObscuria? It's all about digging up obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal from one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. While we may be talking about an artist that many of you know in this episode, perhaps you are not aware of the depth of his work and collabs from the early 80s to the 2000s. Hope ya dig! Songs this week include: Black Flag - “My War” from My War (1984) Iommi - “Laughing Man (In The Devil Mask)” from Iommi (2000) Henry Rollins - “Hot Animal Machine 1” from Hot Animal Machine (1987) Rollins Band - “You Didn't Need” from The End Of Silence (1992) S.O.A - “Girl Problems” from No Policy (1981) Mike Watt - “Sexual Military Dynamics” from Ball-Hog Or Tugboat (1995) Rollins Band - “Love's So Heavy” from Get Some Go Again (2000) Henry Rollins - “It's Kiss! Pt.1 - Excerpt” from Talk Is Cheap, Vol. 2 (2002) Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://twitter.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=u Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/ If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/ If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/
Is 1983 the greatest year in music history, or does 1993 take the crown? In this episode, we dive deep into the sonic rivalry between the neon-soaked 80s New Wave and the raw, rebellious 90s Alternative era. From the global takeover of Michael Jackson's Thriller and the synth-pop hooks of The Police, to the distorted guitars of Nirvana and the West Coast grooves of Dr. Dre, we're breaking down the charts, the culture, and the gear that defined two legendary generations. Whether you're a fan of MTV's golden age or the Lollapalooza revolution, this episode is your backstage pass to the ultimate mixtape debate (Listen to our breakdowns of this iconic record) 0:00 - 1983 vs 1993 Music Showdown 14:12 - Michael Jackson, Men At Work & Irene Cara Dominate 1983 28:46 - Billie Jean & The Police's Global Hit 38:31 - Metallica, Bowie & Minutemen: 1983's Subversive Sounds 52:51 - Silk, Janet Jackson & Whitney Houston lead 1993 charts 1:10:52 - Beck, Smashing Pumpkins & Tool define 1993's Sound 1:23:30 - Our Final Decision; 1983 or 1993 & Next Week's Tease Playlists: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6KLNCPJUfP8rpkg1Xmr5ls?si=bz8F8YlRSCeb8-m9mxUEzg Apple:https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/83-vs-93/pl.u-9N9L10bT7Y6Wq9?ls Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/4aee98383b64402cac4bb6d96e0b45f6sune?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_K2R7INPBESWIgxYOOWF7zS85U Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/ Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com Voicemail: (509) 426-4542 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Topics discussed: Jaylen Brown ejected from Celtics' loss to the Spurs on Tuesday; who's at-fault? // Did the Celtics' loss to the Spurs pour water on Boston's chances of winning an NBA title this season? // UMass men's basketball coach Frank Martin joins the show to talk Minutemen hoops // Reacting to the controversy involving Maxx Crosby and the Baltimore Ravens // Are the Ravens setting a bad precedent for other NFL teams moving forward? // Team USA manager Mark DeRosa embarrasses himself + his team with standings blunder // Jen McCaffrey (The Athletic) joins the show to discuss Red Sox roster + lineup decisions // Could the 2026 Red Sox lineup be better than 2025's group? // Reacting to Wednesday's Patriots headlines | Mike Giardi on a Patriots-A.J. Brown June trade // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!
Bob Alvis, The Sports Buffet podcast on John McSweeney's life + legacy beyond Liberty Minutemen by Ed Lane
The town that moved America, Cumberland Gap! And Dave Williams of the Alleghany Historical Society tells it's story! Arlene Weber takes us a step back in time at the Jefferson Valley Museum, Carol Connare also discusses the Old Farmer's Almanac, and Joe Palumbo discusses the Minutemen!
We are discussing the 1985 near disaster of a record by the Meat Puppets. This was the bands third studio album and they wanted to make a psychedelic epic. That didn't wind up happening, and we discuss whether that was a good thing or not.Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the showJoin our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month.You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopodMajor Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.comMerch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shopPodcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopodLeave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Song clips featured on this episode:Up on the Sun by Meat PuppetsAway by Meat PuppetsSwimming Ground by Meat Puppets
LIVE FROM VEGAS..... We sat in a hotel room and touched fingers and talked about an album that we did not give enough time to. We talk hillybillys in vegas, pick up basketball in vegas, and playing video craps in vegas. We talk about falling in love with the women on the cards, hotel lobby late nights, and feeding the dog. Then we break down the California punk Band The Minutemen and we sample a few songs off of the album because we had to get to the buffet. Next week we talk about Randy Newman Sail Away which has 100% chance of us talking about Majoir League.
A stop at the Jefferson Valley Museum for a sit down with Arlene Weber in Whitehall, Montana. A look into the Old Farmer's Almanac with Carol Connare in Dublin, New Hampshire. Discussing the Minutemen with Joe Palumbo from and the Concorn Musem with David Wood from Concord, Massachusetts!
Tygers vs Minutemen, round two
A good showing for the Minutemen with a weekend sweep of Merrimack. Jay and Nate break it down along with some thoughts on the rest of Hockey East. Also, a fight breaks in college hockey and we look at some spotting charts for Nate's broadcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to an Encore Presentation of one of my favorite episodes ever of Revolutions Per Movie, where I got to discuss the documentary Desolation Center with the creators of these legendary events (who else would put the Minutemen on a barge or Einsturzende Neubauten in the desert). Plus, I love it whenever I get to surprise my guests with more guests to create the whole picture from the inside out. Enjoy!(Episode 33 originally aired on April 25th, 2024).The original show notes:This week, we talk to Stuart Swezey & Bruce Licher, who produced and worked on the Desolation Center series of shows that took bands like minutemen, Swans, Redd Kross, Meat Puppets, Sonic Youth, and Einsturzende Neubauten and put them in locations such as the Mojave Desert as a reaction to the omnipresent police violence against punk rock kids. We talked about the Desolation Center documentary that Swezey directed, the iconic visuals that Licher created for the events, having the legendary artist Chris Burden as your teacher, the healing power of Throbbing Gristle, how to source school buses to take punk rockers to the desert, fake ids, Savage Republic, Glenn Branca and the No New York LP, Redd Kross getting lost in the desert, violence coming from rednecks, the notion of selling out and not repeating oneself, the impact of D. Boon on the scene, Survival Research Laboratories, Lydia Lunch, being naive, Action News, the eventual change in the 80s music underground, psychedelics, early punk clubs like The Masque and Brave Dog, NEA grants for industrial noise music events, and we're also joined by surprise guests, ML Compton and Skip King who are featured in the documentary and describe what it was like being a passenger into the unknown.So party with me punker, as we head into the desert at night on this week's Revolutions Per Movie.DESOLATION CENTER:www.desolationcenter.com/STUART SWEZEY:www.amokbooks.com/SAVAGE REPUBLIC: www.independentprojectrecords.com/savage-republicREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon. If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes, physical goods such as Flexidiscs, and other exclusive goods. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode is like an escape room for your mind as we become the best Pavement podcast when we talk about their thirsd album Wowee Zowee. We are getting this done early to get to our puzzles, but first, we talk about Savannah Bananas and then go through the best songs of 1997 for a depressing reason. Then we talk records for the holidays and finally we discuss the realities of nosehairs. Then we get into the album that is for people who love pavement. It's a zig when the record companies wanted them to zag. Next week, the Minutemen with Double Nickels and we are off to vegas!
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In this episode Charles interviews the core members of the Chicago-based punk band Horace Pinker, consisting of guitarist and vocalist Scott Eastman, drummer Bryan Jones, and bassist and vocalist Greg Mytych. Charles delves into the history of the band, which was originally formed in Tempe, Arizona. Horace Pinker has toured extensively, performing in over 20 countries and sharing stages with renowned acts such as Green Day, The Offspring, and Blink 182. They have released eight studio albums, including their latest, 'Now and the Future.'The interview touches upon their musical journey, personal concert experiences, and the influence they had on other bands and their fanbase. Bryan recounts a memorable story of loading in gear for the band MDC, while Scott shares his experience of seeing Bad Brains live in the late '80s. The band members also discuss some of their weirdest and most disappointing shows, including an incident involving a ceiling fan in Germany and a lackluster performance by Texas is the Reason.The highlight of the interview is when Bryan describes the time, he had dinner with David Grohl of Foo Fighters and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin but missed an opportunity to start a conversation with John Paul Jones.The conversation also highlights the impact of their music, with accounts of fans reaching out and young musicians covering their songs. They reflect on the longevity of their career, the experience of touring, and their continued passion for music. The episode concludes with the band expressing their gratitude to fans and mentioning that more information can be found by Googling 'Horace Pinker.'BANDS: Agent Orange, All Systems Go, At the Drive-In, Bad Brains, Bad Religion, Blink-182, Bulimia Banquet, Butthole Surfers, Dag Nasty, Descendents, DI, Doughboys, Duran Duran, Firehose, Fugazi, GBH, Green Day, Guns N' Roses, Horace Pinker, Hüsker Dü, Jawbreaker, Jimmy Eat World, KISS, Led Zeppelin, MDC, Meat Puppets, Metallica, Minutemen, Monster Magnet, NOFX, NRA, Queens of the Stone Age, Seven Seconds, SNFU, Texas Is the Reason, Them Crooked Vultures, The Cult, The Offspring, Yellowcard.VENUES: Aragon, Boat on the Rhine River (festival performance in Cologne, Germany), Bobby's Eastside, Burlington, Fireside Bowl, Fitzgerald's, House of Blues, Living Room, Reggie's, Riot Fest, Riviera, Silver Dollar Club, UIC Pavilion. PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708
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The Minutemen pull four points over the weekend at Northeastern and head into the WInter Break with some momentum. Jay and Nate chop it up over the first 16 games of the year and what to look forward to in 2026.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lexington hosts Sandusky, after the Blue Streaks knocked the Minutemen out of the tournament last year
UMass Hockey steers into the Winter Break with back-to-back games v.s Northeastern. The Minutemen will say goodbye to Mathews Arena, the 115-year old historcial Boston venue that will be torn down and replaced starting next month. Jay and Nate cover the last few contets for UMass, the return of Michael Hrabal and a tough loss against Army.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mike Watt played with Iggy & The Stooges for over 10 years - today he shares all about his times with the brotherhood - Iggy, the Asheton Brothers, Steve Mackay, the comeback tours, The Weirdness, the end of the road and more! Topics Include: Mike Watt discusses new Record Store Day release: 40-minute version of "We Will Fall" Without the Stooges, Watt believes punk movement wouldn't have existed as we know it Played with Stooges for 126 months after Iggy Pop called him in 2003 First heard Funhouse in 1970-71 when most people dismissed the band entirely Stooges music helped Watt recover from serious illness 25 years ago Initially met Ronnie Asheton at Minutemen gigs in Detroit's Greektown neighborhood Played with Ronnie in 1996 for Todd Haynes film Velvet Goldmine Iggy and Ronnie hadn't spoken for 29 years before 2003 reunion Watt received fateful call at Tallahassee club: "Ronnie says you're the man" Iggy's first concern: Would Watt wear T-shirt instead of flannel? "Fuck yeah" Thought Coachella would be one-off gig, became decade-long musical journey Being youngest member at 45 allowed Watt to absorb everything from legends Asheton brothers had telepathic connection, communicated through rhythm more than words Lost Ronnie in 2009, Brother Steve in 2014-2015: "You always think you got time" Watt never wore same T-shirt twice during entire Stooges tenure One time played shirtless in New Orleans after wearing orange triggered Iggy's nightmare After Ronnie died, switched from T-shirts to black flannel honouring his memory Final years wore Dickies work clothes, embracing mechanic aesthetic Iggy appreciated Still calls Iggy every April 21st for his birthday, ringtone is "TV Eye" Instrumental tribute albums with Larry Mullins represent "paying back the debt" High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide
Week 13 weeknight college football picks and breakdowns for eight games, using power ratings, last 4 weeks form, and finishing-drives stats. Tuesday starts with Akron at Bowling Green, where Akron's recent surge and BGSU's red-zone issues make the Zips a live dog. UMass at Ohio turns into a question of how big is too big with a massive Bobcats spread against a completely broken Minutemen team.Also on Tuesday, Western Michigan at Northern Illinois features a Broncos defense that quietly grades as the best unit on the field, and Miami (OH) at Buffalo is all about Daquan Finn's status, turnover margins, and whether the Bulls' defense can squeeze an offense in transition.Wednesday brings Central Michigan at Kent State, with the Chips' run-heavy play-action attack facing a Golden Flashes squad that's quietly covering numbers in MAC play. Thursday we move to the Sun Belt with Louisiana at Arkansas State, where Jalen Raynor and the Red Wolves chase bowl eligibility behind a perfect home ATS mark.Friday closes it out with Florida State at NC State, a tricky spot where FSU's explosive offense meets a battered Wolfpack defense and a nasty road ATS history, and Hawaii at UNLV, a turnover-prone Rainbow Warriors passing attack up against a Rebels team fighting for a Mountain West title shot.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comThe 2025 UMass Minutemen are making a strong case for the title of “worst FBS team in modern history.” You might THINK that's because the Minutemen don't have any money, but you'd be wrong. Rodger Sherman and Alex Kirshner interview Michael Traini, publisher of UMass 247Sports site Fight Massachusetts, about how UMass got to this point. How did this team go from an FCS national champ to an FBS wanderer with no clear plan, no accountability, and waning fan support? We'll give you the full story.This is the latest in a Split Zone Duo subscriber series, “Why You're Always Bad”Previously, we've covered:* Kent State* Rice* ULMSubscribers can listen to all of these episodes and our entire catalog. Now's a great time to join for $10 a month or $110 a year and get lots more SZD. And if you just want to support this podcast, we now have a “founding member” option where you can pay whatever Split Zone Duo is worth to you.Producer: Anthony Vito
My guest this week is JIM RULAND (Author of Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise And Fall of SST Records and co-author of My Damage: Keith Morris, Rumors Of My Demise: Evan Dando) who discusses the incredible SST RECORDS VHS TAPE: THE TOUR w/ Hüsker Dü, minutemen, The Meat Puppets, Saccharine Trust & SWA!!We talk about Jim's exposure to the iconic SST Records label (who put out records by Black Flag, The Meat Puppets, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., minutemen, The Dicks, Negativland), unknown songs on mixtapes, how SST created the blue print for independent U.S. labels with their mailorder, catalogs & hype, how anti-authority the label was, the ubiquitous police presence trying to shut down the label, how the suburbs changed the L.A. punk rock scene, how Black Flag and D.O.A. set the map for punk rock touring, when the label started to frustrate their bands, Target Video, Throbbing Gristle, why the band SWA was hard to crack, the spoken word world of SST, Greg going to jail for Black Flag, Jack Brewer and Joe Baiza of Saccharine Trust, when punk bands started doing un-ironic covers, how this might be one of the greatest Meat Puppets performances of all times, Up On The Sun, the house producers SPOT and Ethan James, Husker Du recording Zen Arcade and some of the myths surrounding it, the singularity of Minutemen, the Black Flag Benefit For Cats, working with Keith Morris on his book, the character of Hermosa Beach and the vibe of South Bay, Saint Vitus, Side Two of My War, Zoogt RIft, Negativland, the SST radio show and more!So let's grow our hair out and slow everything down on this week's Revolutions Per Movie!The Tour Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrtLTf5KE68The Book: https://www.jimruland.net/?page_id=2561REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes, physical goods such as Flexidiscs, and other exclusive goods.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon. If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!SOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
(00:00-12:13) Voice of the Blues Chris Kerber joins the show talking Blues/Blackhawks preseason action. The thirst for hockey in the city right now. More regular lineups coming over the next three games. Carbonneau shipped out. What are Dvorsky's chances of making the team? Re-signing Cam Fowler. Logan Mailloux's game. Remaining questions as the preseason begins to wind down.(12:21-29:11) Oh yeah, boy. On the phone lines we've got Rusty who says he was a marshal at The Ryder Cup. Rusty talks about his experience at Bethpage Black and the obnoxious fans. Gotta leave the families out of it. Audio of Rory McIlroy talking about the satisfaction. Doug wants stun guns allowed out there.(29:212-56:01) Gabe DeArmond of Power Mizzou joins us fresh off of Mizzou's big win over the Minutemen. "Sleepy and boring." Backups not getting as many reps as some people thought. Padding Hardy's stats. No further clarity in the kicking game. Revenge game for Alabama against Vanderbilt this weekend. Is Vandy the real deal? Who did we learn the most about in the SEC this weekend?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-12:54) Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber joins us. Kerbs on what he saw out of Justin Carbonneau over the weekend. Young guys trying to work their way up the depth chart during the preseason. Things that Blues fans can look forward to in the upcoming season. Adam Jiricek being compared to a young Alex Pietrangelo. Barrett Jackman announced for the Blues Hall of Fame at the Blues & Brews event on Friday. Martin's trying to tell Jackson how to do his job.(13:02-35:08) Jackson down on AC/DC. Timmy Trumpets. Tim had a situation at the Mizzou game on Saturday. Couple of 70 year olds getting into it in the stands. Standing at games and concerts. 7 Game Parlays are positive EV. Tim got burned by the Civil War game. Jackson's live bet bad beat between Colorado State and UTSA. Knee deep in the sludge. Geraldine's Fun House. Not happy about the Mizzou/Bama 11:00 kick.(35:18-1:10:58) Gabe DeArmond of Power Mizzou joins us to talk about it being up for snatch grabs when UMass comes out of that tunnel on Saturday. Gabe's not happy about the 6PM kickoff against the Minutemen. The SEC's annual opponents have come out and Mizzou will get Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas A&M. Gabe will not apologize for not knowing who Matthew Tkachuk was. UMass doesn't have much that scares Gabe. Bobby Boots. Ahmad Hardy, Beau Pribula and the offense clicking. Jayven Richardson stepped in and looked good. Looking ahead at the remaining schedule. Seems like Mizzou COULD win every game left.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hüsker Dü & UltraBomb bassist Greg Norton discusses the Miracle Year of 1985, vinyl rarities, the archive fire, Reflex records, the making of Zen Arcade, the Punk Rock Museum and more See Greg at the Punk Rock Museum Sept 9 | Preorder "Hüsker Dü - The Miracle Years" here Topics Include: Greg Norton announces September 9th Punk Rock Museum guided tour and performance Norton discusses favorite museum pieces including Joe Strummer's guitar and burned DOA Stratocaster Band's archive mostly intact despite Grant Hart's 2011 house fire destroying materials Norton used to own 7,000 vinyl records but downsized after difficult moves Hüsker Dü formed through Minneapolis record store connections at Melody Lane and Cheapo Band members met when Bob Mould heard Grant Hart blasting Ramones music Northern Lights record store basement became their rehearsal space after hours Twin Tone rejected their demo, leading to self-releasing on Reflex Records Band assembled and sold first singles themselves, no distribution deals initially BREAKING NEWS: Numero Group announces "Hüsker Dü 1985: The Miracle Year" box set Previously unreleased First Avenue live recording from January 1985 finally gets release 1985 was pivotal year with 150 shows, multiple album releases across continents Band road-tested new songs before recording, sometimes writing during soundchecks Most basic tracks recorded in one or two takes maximum Zen Arcade conceived as rock opera double album from the beginning Minutemen rushed Double Nickels release to match Zen Arcade's double format Producer Spot mentored Hart and Mould while engineering at Total Access Studios Jello Biafra praised Zen Arcade as bringing "self-indulgence back to rock" Current band Ultra Bomb working on third album with rare vinyl issues Norton hopes to finally tour Australia after decades of missed opportunities Extended and high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Photos by @insomniac199 Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide
While Will is off this week, 'Will Cain Country' features a special interview from the vault with Emmy-winning actor and director Kelsey Grammer, centered on his Fox Nation special 'Blood on the Bridge: The Battle of Lexington and Concord.' In this intimate conversation, Grammer reflects on his deep personal connection to American history, including his grandfather's World War II service and his own regrets over not serving in the military. He and Will explore why the founding of America still matters, not just politically, but spiritually, and how retelling those stories may be our last defense against cultural amnesia. Grammer speaks passionately about the courage of the Minutemen, the brilliance of the Founders, and the sacred responsibility of remembering who we are. Subscribe to 'Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: Watch Will Cain Country! Follow Will on X: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, the economy is strong with robust job growth, low unemployment, minimal inflation, and declining prices for gas, food, and housing. The big, beautiful bill, now passed, has significant tax cuts and include more border security with increased ICE funding. There's a lot more to do but we should take a victory lap. Also, the Battle of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, marked the start of the American Revolutionary War. This battle, sparked by the "shot heard 'round the world," ignited the American fight for independence and demonstrated the colonists' resolve against British rule. The American Revolutionary War also included key events like the Battle of Bunker Hill, where American militia, led by Dr. Joseph Warren, faced British forces. On Bunker Hill, colonists initially repelled attacks but retreated after exhausting gunpowder. Warren, a prominent Boston doctor and revolutionary, stayed, fought, and was killed, later identified by Paul Revere through dental work. The Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) formalized the ongoing war, expressing colonial resolve. Many are unaware of these events and their significance to the nation's identity. Later, ‘On Power' explains that positive power is rooted in the sovereignty of God and the people and prioritizes the well-being of individuals over rulers. It underscores that a moral society is grounded in God-given truths, natural law, and unalienable rights, transcending any ruling class. An individual's life philosophy, shaped by practices, values, beliefs, and faith, significantly influences their role in society. Faith is essential to positive power, fostering virtuous societies, yet it can be misused by despotic regimes to justify brutality, highlighting its dual potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices