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2 - Joe Picozzi, Republican candidate for the PA State Senate joins us today. What is Joe trying to accomplish if elected? How did he assemble such a loyal workforce to help him campaign? Where can people go to support Joe? A little history lesson if Joe Picozzi were ever to become Mayor. 210 - Why do people continue to vote for Democrats locally? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Winner? 225 - More of your side question answers. What is the continuous draw to Bruce? 235 - Attorney Wally Zimolong joins the program to give updates on his case against the Ballot Harvesting “Ice Cream Truck” in Montgomery County. Will they go to VFWs the same way they go to colleges and prisons? 250 - Lightning Round!

12 - Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe joins us right off the top of the show to discuss the voting system going down in Chester County and what the contingency plan is if they go down again on Election Day? 1205 - Kamala openly calls Trump a fascist at her Town hall on CNN last night. So much for toning down the rhetoric. 1210 - Side question - Who do you not want to hear from again? 1220 - Mika Bradzinski had a meltdown on Morning Joe over Donald Trump and claims that he is killing women. Does this Congresswoman know that the “very nice people” narrative was debunked? 1235 - ProtectTheVote.com's own Linda Kerns joins us today and praises that the PA voting system is back up. Linda downplays some narratives that are on social media as they are usually not as big of a deal as people online make them out to be. 1250 - A doctor won't publish a study saying that Gender-affirming care for minors because of the backlash it may cause 1 - PA Secretary of State Al Schmidt joins us again today to give us updates on election integrity here in the Commonwealth. What is going to be the procedure to be the most transparent on election day as to how many ballots have been counted and how many there will be to go. What are the biggest point Al wants voters to know this election season? What the lone county Al hasn't visited yet? What is Al's response to the threats against poll workers out in the western part of the state? 120 - Calling Trump a fascist is just a rung below calling him Hitler. 140 - Should Tua Tagovailoa hang up the cleats? 150 - Your calls. 2 - Joe Picozzi, Republican candidate for the PA State Senate joins us today. What is Joe trying to accomplish if elected? How did he assemble such a loyal workforce to help him campaign? Where can people go to support Joe? A little history lesson if Joe Picozzi were ever to become Mayor. 210 - Why do people continue to vote for Democrats locally? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Winner? 225 - More of your side question answers. What is the continuous draw to Bruce? 235 - Attorney Wally Zimolong joins the program to give updates on his case against the Ballot Harvesting “Ice Cream Truck” in Montgomery County. Will they go to VFWs the same way they go to colleges and prisons? 250 - Lightning Round!

It's Monday night at the National Guard Armory in northeast Minneapolis, which means it's time for Hmong Cornhole. A few dozen folks throw little bean bags into holes in rows of glossy wooden boards. They chat and fist bump and update scores on digital tablets. Kids occasionally run weaving through the boards, sometimes squirreling away bags from their parents.This definitely has strengthened our community.Dia Lee“Picturing my life without cornhole before this,” Dia Lee says, “I didn't know any of these people. I didn't know anybody from this club or in this Hmong cornhole community, so this definitely has strengthened our community.”Lee started playing two years ago and is now one of the top players in the state, along with her husband, Houa Xiong. “You always need somewhere to feel like, ‘Oh, this is my house.' Where you're comfortable and where you're used to playing every week,” Houa Xiong says of the Hmong Cornhole club. “I think it's important because you want to belong somewhere.” A handful of cornhole players in the Twin Cities Hmong community — Alan Lee, Kou Xiong, Sue Moua, Ger Vang and Toua Xiong — started the club on Labor Day in 2021. With about 120 players, Hmong Cornhole is now the largest cornhole club in the state.Many of the club members clock at least 15 hours a week playing cornhole. Hmong Cornhole hosts weekly events, fundraisers and raffles, both at the Minneapolis armory, as well as the one in St. Paul near the capitol. Sometimes they play at Unison, a Southeast Asian restaurant in Maplewood. On Memorial Day, they will host a tournament at Kingston Park in Cottage Grove for the 4th annual Hmong Memorial Sports Fest and Street Fair. Another tournament will be June 29-30 at the Hmong International Freedom Festival — what Alan Lee calls the “Hmong Olympics.”“It's crazy how it came to be,” co-founder Toua Xiong says. “We never thought that we would take it this far.”The reach goes beyond Minnesota, too.“It really started off as just a little tiny gathering of individuals that suddenly sparked a nationwide growth in the Hmong community,” says co-founder Alan Lee.Alan Lee says after they founded their club, other Hmong Cornhole groups popped up in Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia, Oklahoma, California and the Carolinas — all states with large Hmong populations.“For the community to boom like that in such a short time is phenomenal,” Alan Lee says.Alan Lee says they started a club so the Hmong community could compete on an even playing field as cornhole is a predominantly white sport. “Genetically speaking, we're not as tall, we're not as fast, we're not built,” Alan Lee says.Dia Lee and Houa Xiong say the Hmong community is very competitive. Many Hmong Cornhole players say the sport took off in the Hmong community because it's a mental game first: Success relies on technique, strategy and repetition.Alan Lee says they soon learned that it was already an even playing field.“When we actually started playing, we go, ‘Nah, it's not a race thing, it's not a genetic thing,'” Alan Lee recalls. “Anybody could play, anybody could win in this game. All because you have longer arms, that doesn't make you a better player, all because you're taller, that doesn't make you a better player.”So Hmong Cornhole opened up and welcomed everyone to play, no matter their background. And players from all over the state flocked in, wanting to play with them.“The Hmong community felt empowered by everybody else that has been playing for so long, that all of a sudden it just spread,” Alan Lee says.Jim Bruce, who is not Hmong, is one of the folks who wanted to play with the Hmong Cornhole club. Alan Lee calls him the “OG of Cornhole.” Bruce has been playing for 14 years.“They have raised the bar exponentially for all of us that have been playing for a long time,” Bruce says. “The majority of their high-level players are in the top 5 percent of all the players in Minnesota now.” Bruce says it's been a boon to the community.“I feel like I've known them for years,” Bruce says. ”We just have a common bond of, you know, cornhole.”At the armories, Bruce says there are always kids running around, spouses checking in, and support for community businesses whether through fundraisers or popups. We just have a common bond of, you know, cornhole.Jim BruceAlan Lee says they play at the armories because he's a Chief Warrant Officer 2 with the National Guard, where he's served for 20 years, so he was able to secure the space. Lee was first introduced to cornhole by a roommate in 2007 during his first deployment for Operation Iraqi Freedom.“We played overseas so much that when I got home, I actually went and bought a $40 set from Target,” Alan Lee says.“The Minneapolis armory has a lot of history with the Hmong community as well,” he adds. In the Nineties, he says this was the site where many Hmong Minnesotans, including himself, came to pick up gifts from Toys for Tots. “A lot of the members from Hmong Cornhole really love the fact that this has come full circle of like childhood, hanging out here, now to actually throwing bags here,” he says.At the St. Paul armory on Friday night, May 10, the club is hosting a fundraiser for a member of the local Hmong community, Dani Adele, who is competing for the 2024 Miss Minnesota USA. The vendor Yaoson is selling what they describe as a “Hmong salsa” with whole pickles in it.Dia Lee, who is now one of the club administrators, is throwing bags. Cornhole, she says, has strengthened ties between the Hmong community and greater community, too.“It expands your horizon, definitely,” she says. “I would have never imagined myself going to so many bars or VFWs, or just so many cornhole tournaments that I would have never been to and interacting with so many people and creating new relationships.”Dia Lee encourages everyone to come play with them. “You don't have to be Hmong to be part of our family, we're accepting of everybody,” Dia Lee says.” The Minnesota cornhole community in general — It's a great community.” Hmong Cornhole high speed Correction (May 24, 2024): An earlier version of the story had an incorrect date. The article has been updated.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Crawford County; https://bit.ly/3PbkeonCampfire Conversation: Eric and Ana welcome Adam Wallace into The Cabin to discuss the many VFW Posts and Halls that you'll find all over the state, as well as the country. As State Adjutant for VFWs of Wisconsin, Mr. Wallace knows a thing or two about the history of these establishments and what they have to offer. We discuss how the Veterans of Foreign Wars posts were originally established in the wake of the first World War, how they function as a community resource for not only these veterans, but the entire community. We talk about how the posts get their numbers and names, the similarities and differences among them, how they relate with American Legion posts, how they serve as a gathering place and support center for veterans who have fought overseas, and how the general public is welcome. VFW Posts and Halls have great little bars in them with friendly patrons and fascinating history. Many offer a variety of menu options from their kitchen as well as event space that proves popular for everything from community meetings to wedding receptions. These VFWs across Wisconsin are part of a network across the nation and indeed the globe where these common themes are woven together. Adam, Ana, and Eric discuss some particular posts, sharing stories and stats that will help you notice the VFW posts and halls you see in your town and on your travels. Stop in and explore them when you have a chance!Find out more about the Wisconsin VFW here: https://vfwwi.org/di/vfw/v2/default.aspVFW Posts of Wisconsin directory with links, Google Map locations, and more:: https://vfwwi.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=13797Find out more about the Unmet Needs Program here: https://vfwwi.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=5646Inside Sponsors:Ho-Chunk Nation  https://bit.ly/3l2CfruWashington County  https://bit.ly/3qayJAL

“Reinventing Lives: A Conversation With Marine,Mayor And Vetprenuer Joshua Hoyt” ➡️ LISTEN https://anchor.fm/richard-kaufman6/episodes/From-Service-To-Civvy-Street-Mayor-Joshua-Hoyts-Guide-To-Restarting-Your-Life-After-The-Military-e2amtt1 ➡️ WATCH https://www.youtube.com/live/Jet4cuc7W8Y?si=JEbwldIGGcfRNbf7 My Hot

My guest today is Anthrax front man, Joey Belladonna. He'll be playing the machine Shop in Flint on October 13th, which happens to be his birthday. Joey tells me about his latest project, as he tours with his Journey tribute band, Beyond Frontiers. He tells me how it started, what songs he loves to play on stage and if he's met any of the member from the iconic band.  Which is harder for him to sing....the Journey material, the National Anthem or Anthrax songs. "The anthem I get a little nervous because I'm on my own." He answers that and speaks to how proud he is to be asked to sing the anthem. "That's the thing, I'm completely stoked...I just love it." He also spoke a little about the charity work he does for the VFWs. He also gives an update on what's going on with Anthrax. "You could probably find out more online than you will with me." He explained that there's no need for him to go into the studio too early. "At this point I don't know how many tunes are done. I don't know if there's more to come." He said he locks in when it's his turn. -Meltdown-

On this episode Brian sits down, again, with the lovely and talented Lisa Hoskins! We discuss veteran nonprofits, VFWs, music, life and death, military travels, our first base together, and so much more, really! Have a listen/watch and share with your friends or enemies! Find on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Just Search “Craft Conversations”! It's always best if you watch

Help produce Basic Folk by contributing at https://basicfolk.com/donate/Upright bassist, singer and songwriter Melissa Carper has been playing in bands since she took up the position of bass in her family band at the age of 12. She grew up with a reverence for country music in her small town Nebraska family. The original Carper Family band toured regionally on the weekends at Elks lodges, VFWs and small bars. Little Melissa made $50 a gig, which allowed her to take her friends out for dinner and give her an early sense of what it was like to be a paid musician. She attended school for music, but ended up leaving two and a half years in and began her rambling.Melissa's lived in Nebraska, New York, Alaska, New Orleans, Arkansas and Austin to name only a few. She usually has stayed around a place for a couple years until she moves on. Along the way, she's formed many bands like a new version of The Carper Family, Sad Daddy and Buffalo Gals. In recent years, she's been releasing albums under her own name, which is strange because she does not like being the center of attention. Her writing is filled with humorous quips, even though she claims to have a “slow wit.” Her classic country sound is unique in that her writing is sharp, her delivery is relaxed and her voice is unreal. She spent a lot of time studying the voices of Hank Williams and Leadbelly to develop that honeyed, yet raw sound. Melissa Carper is the real deal! Go check out her new album Ramblin' Soul and enjoy our conversation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dadchat ends at 16:19! Nate and Francis discuss whether or not it's a good idea to even attempt to save old veterans' social organizations and fraternal orders. We read a very ill-advised statement from the American Legion's commander in 2020 where he compared the Black Lives Matter protests to covid-19, discuss the idea of a hostile takeover of VFWs by antifa supersoldier vegan bodybuilder veterans, and much more. For this week's bonus, Francis, Joe, and Carey review the recent Hulu miniseries adaptation of Joseph Heller's classic military satire 'Catch-22.' Did you know they named Yossarian not out of a desire to tie him to being Armenian, but to make him sound weird? Learn this, and much more, in our (extremely professional) review. Get it on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/65024619 *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* We now have a storefront to sell the patches, buttons, and magnets that we also give out as flair for our $10 tier. Buy some sweet gear here: https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/shop We have a YouTube channel now -- subscribe here and get sweet videos from us in which we yell in our cars like true veterans: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwlHZpNTz-h6aTeQiJrEDKw You can follow the show on Twitter here: @HellOfAWay Follow Nate here: @inthesedeserts Follow Francis here: @ArmyStrang

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/9ehCS_3CQZk Michael Townsend Wright began doing puppet shows in his yard for the neighborhood children at the age of three and has been performing ever since. He sang at schools, churches and VFWs as a child as well as acting in local theater groups. He toured the country with Dr. Edison's Medicine Show and has worked in theater, television and films. In 1987 he joined the cast of the Uncle Floyd Show and has been in many of Chip Deffaa's productions and albums. He has recently completed acting in a feature film scheduled for release later this year. https://michaeltownsendwright.com/ JOIN THE CELEBRATION TIPS ARE APPRECIATED PayPal: PayPal.Me/RSC2022  

In this episode, Tik Tok influencer Mac Davis joins us to tell us about his story of sorrow and heartache when transitioning from the military. He discusses what led to his downward spiral and what helped him get back on track. He discussed his role now in Veteran C&P examinations with some tips to maximize benefits for those who are transitioning. He also discusses American Legion and VFWs that can help veterans with everything from bills and camaraderie to organ donations. Mac dedicates all of his Tik Tok influencer proceeds to the American Legion and VFWs. Where to find him: Tik Tok: @macdavis2020

Erin Gallagher is a senior sociology major at Beloit College and is currently an intern at two internships: one with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a graphic design division officer, and the other at the Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office in Janesville, Wisconsin. Erin splits her time between schoolwork, her internships and at her job doing graphic design for her school's library. She wants to pursue a law degree in Juris Doctor and Master of Social Work (JD/MSW) and eventually work on rehabilitating people in the criminal justice system. Erin learned about the Digital Media Engagement (DME) Internship Program at the VA through a Facebook message that her uncle had sent her that made her interested to apply for a position on the graphic design team. Erin's willingness to branch out to her community of Veterans in Wisconsin and Michigan enabled her to diversify her experience and knowledge outside of her graphic design work. After completing several #VeteransOfTheDay graphics (VODs), Erin moved on to #ContentCalender graphics and logos, her favorite being Center for Women Veterans (CWV). Erin's father was in the Army for 26-27 years and she remembers going to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) centers with her family while growing up. In high school, she frequently volunteered at VFWs and at a nursing home that had many Veterans. Erin said that she enjoys talking to Veterans because of the opportunities she has at getting their stories heard through social work and at the internship. Her favorite project so far at the VA is the graphic she made for the Navy's birthday, despite her father potentially being shocked because “he's an Army man.” One of her favorite things at the internship is the interaction she gets with Veterans through interviews and also with other interns, supervisors and also being interviewed by Shannon for this podcast. By the end of her time at the VA internship, Erin hopes to have made plenty of connections that she can later refer to for help, advice and direction in the future, and have made friends to meet with and visit them in their cities.

On Episode 29 of Chasing the Blues Season 2, Tom Forst spends some time with Freddye Stover, aka Miss Freddye. For the past 25 years, Miss Freddye has been singing the blues throughout her Western Pennsylvania hometown of Pittsburgh. From barrooms and nightclubs, to charity events, VFWs and American Legions, Miss Freddye is often recognized as the town’s Leading Lady of the Blues. In fact, she has also been recognized on the national music scene with two Blues Foundation Awards nominations for her 2017 album, Lady Of The Blues.Miss Freddye is an artist with an incredible story of bravery and perseverance which she shares with Tom in this insightful interview, including her experiences as a breast cancer survivor, as well as her work as a surgical nurse helping treat other cancer patients. She also discussed her experience using music to help her son who is on the spectrum Autism to break through, himself becoming a harmonic player and her number one fan!Direct Download ==> https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41702130/download.mp3Share Link ==> https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-29-miss-freddyeChasing the Blues is a weekly audio podcast hosted by blues rock guitarist and recording artist Tom The Suit Forst. Now in its second season with over 75 episodes in total, the podcast recently launched a YouTube television show on YouTube, with John Oates of Hall and Oates appearing in the debut episode. Chasing the Blues is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." Podcast, Sponsor, and Artist Links:http://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttp://www.missfreddye.com

This week we hear from Deb Maund the founder of Veterans for worship. Veterans For Worship is focused on reaching veterans and connecting them to God one event at a time.  Veterans For Worship is a church that reaches veterans and their families in a chapel environment. We meet at various locations in churches & VFWs. Their volunteer chaplains, chaplain candidates, and members donate their time and resources to also meet with veterans at veteran stand down events and work with community veteran leaders from VetCenters, the VA, other VSO (Veteran Service Organizations). We provide counseling, prayer, and suicide prevention. https://deborahmaund.vpweb.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1304803879548833/

Tyler and Brian sit down with Eric Knittel to talk about VFWs don't respect the real veterans that are fighting to protect our freedom at home every day.

Podcast #10- I sit down with recently retired Marine, Master SGT Kenny Murillo. Kenny was responsible for recruiting me into the Marine Corps. We discuss his transition from the Marine Corps into Realty, The American Legions and VFWs and 92for 22 He works at 616 Realty as a Realtor. I fully endorse him as a Veteran Friendly and VA Educated RealtorKenny Murillo(616) 375-6291ken.murillo3@gmail.com

Today I chatted with my good friend Tom “Tank” Baird about his passion for archaeology, and how he's become a local expert on the topic of prehistory and Native American cultures. I met Tank in 2005 when he rolled up to my dig site in Muncy on his Harley Davidson, with his beautiful, blonde wife, Anita, on the back. The two were clad in black leather, on a loud motorcycle, and just a little intimidating. I was teaching people, including children, how to excavate at a public archaeology dig in Muncy at the newly formed Heritage Park and Nature Trail. Tank had read about the public dig in the newspaper and was curious. Soon, he muscled the kids out of the way and became my best pupil. Over the next few months, Tank proved to be the best volunteer a project director could find. His wife, Anita, however, saw a snake at the site and beelined out of there. She would occasionally visit, standing along the road, but her heart wasn’t in it like Tank’s. During the next few years, I talked Tank into working at the Muncy historic dig, and a few other prehistoric dig sites. He joined Northcentral Chapter 8 of the Society for PA Archaeology at my invitation, and his presence helped our little archaeology chapter come back to life. He became the NCC8 president, and served for several years in that role, before accepting the vice president title when his tenure ended. He’s introduced a lot of people to archaeology during the past ten years, as he became an avocational archaeologist, himself. He’s self-taught and spends much of his free time reading about prehistoric cultures in the Northeast, visiting museums and archaeology sites, and absorbing everything. He’s been to places I’ve dreamed of going, but never got around to doing it.  That’s the difference between passion and interest. Tank doesn’t wait for an invitation. He seizes opportunities to learn with both hands and relishes everything. He’s become a local expert in just a few years, because his passion is genuine. He’s made many new friends because of it, including his great pal Joel Buck, another avocational archaeologist. Tank and Joel do a lot of exploring, heading off to Indian Mounds and museums in other states, reading the same books, even kayaking and fishing together. I know what he’s going to do when he finally retires: Even more archaeology, more presentations, and maybe write a book about local prehistory. The topic is sparse and we could use a new comprehensive explanation about Indians along the West Branch of the Susquehanna. Tank stays busy: He gives Scouts and college groups tours at the local dig site, he goes to public schools to talk to classes, and he is a frequent guests on the rubber-chicken circuit, chatting at the VFWs, the Rotary Clubs, the Masons, the Moose, and more, telling anyone who will listen about local prehistory. He's also a frequent guest on Ted Saul’s “Sunday Morning Magazine” talk show on iHeartRadio, speaking about Indians and significant local historic events. Tank has many legacies but he’s most proud of the fact that he’s been a part of several PBS documentaries, sharing his stories about Indians in the West Branch Valley. He’s also proud of the rare, priceless human face effigy he and Anita was able to purchase from a collector, placing it in the local museum, and ensuring it will remain protected and a part of NCC8’s public educational outreach for a long time. You can learn more about this effigy and other projects that keep Tank busy on NCC8's website: www.PennArchaeology.com. While you're on the website site, consider becoming a member and supporting local archaeology. It's only $20 a year, and who knows, you might become the next Tank Baird.

'm Bob Coltrain Kennedy from the small town of Dudley, North Carolina. Bobby to family and old friends. I am not good at bios because I hate to sound self absorbed. There are so many far more talented artists and writers, but people have been kind to me. I  grew up listening to traditional Country and Southern Gospel. Charlie Daniels, Marshall Tucker Band and Lynard Skynard were played on Rock stations during high school, so I was influenced by their styles as well. I started writing first, as songwriting was my goal. I only started singing my songs to give voice to them. My father was a part time preacher, but earned his living working, and I first sang in church. One night I sat up in a biker bar for tips. I sang my songs and others. To my surprise they gave a good amount of tip money and people seemed to enjoy it. That led to other bookings every time. I've played about every venue imaginable..many nightclubs and bars, private parties for rich and poor (no charge there, just supper and sweet tea), festivals, fairs, Prison, military base, Beach events, churches, Country Clubs, Weddings & Receptions, America Legions, VFWs, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge and other Nashville clubs, etc.  I was signed as a Nashille artist and songwriter with an indie label in the nineties (Killer Records/TNT Promitions). I've had 24 songs published, mainly recorded by regional bands all over the country. 

Jason Salmon and Ian Hunt join the podcast and talk about playing bars, clubs and VFWs across the country moreover the crowds that they try to make laugh

This week we are joined (from across the Atlantic) by Andrew Low of The Jazz June. He shares the origins of the band in Kutztown, PA playing house shows and VFWs before graduating to club shows in Philadelphia and New Jersey. He talks about his earliest influences and variety of pre-Jazz June bands. We get into recording their 2000 album The Medicine with J. Robbins, how a multi-year hiatus changed his singing style on the 2014 album After the Earthquake, and much much more. Be sure to check out the Noisey oral history of The Jazz June referenced during the show. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Rich Kid Shakedown from They Love Those Who Make The Music 21:20 - The Phone Works Both Ways from The Medicine 36:21 - Over Underground from After The Earthquake 44:00 - Two Floors Down from After The Earthquake Outro - When In Rome from They Love Those Who Make The Music Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request a 2016 Review / Subscribe at Patreon

This week we are joined (from across the Atlantic) by Andrew Low of The Jazz June. He shares the origins of the band in Kutztown, PA playing house shows and VFWs before graduating to club shows in Philadelphia and New Jersey. He talks about his earliest influences and variety of pre-Jazz June bands. We get into recording their 2000 album The Medicine with J. Robbins, how a multi-year hiatus changed his singing style on the 2014 album After the Earthquake, and much much more. Be sure to check out the Noisey oral history of The Jazz June referenced during the show. Songs in this Episode: Intro - Rich Kid Shakedown from They Love Those Who Make The Music 21:20 - The Phone Works Both Ways from The Medicine 36:21 - Over Underground from After The Earthquake 44:00 - Two Floors Down from After The Earthquake Outro - When In Rome from They Love Those Who Make The Music Follow on Twitter / Facebook Request a 2016 Review / Subscribe at Patreon

Like so many others who were there, I was fascinated by Jeromes Dream: the 3-piece from Connecticut that sparked endless debates on messageboards and bidding wars on eBay. The raw emotional fury manifested in their elusive records and blink-of-an-eye live sets was unlike anything I had ever seen or heard before. It had been over a decade (and several musical lifetimes) since I last spoke with Erik Ratensperger the former drummer for JD, and later The Virgins. Yet despite the lapse of time or difference in paths taken, the commonality of growing up within the hardcore scene of the late 90s framed our conversation in a mutual understanding. Reflecting on the vinyl, the VFWs, the basements and the friendships, Erik obligingly answers all of the questions I've harbored since high school.

More on the giant Mexican pot bust...Plus what is up with the recent VFWs endorsements? Are they supporting anti military candidates? And don't miss special guest Nick Papavlitch. Listen now!