Podcasts about Youth Brigade

This week we continue our series of interviews between Jarvis Leatherby and musicians who are peers, compatriots, influences, and friends. The subject this week is Trevor William Church of Haunt / Beastmaker fame. Listen in as Jarvis and Trevor discuss Trevor's origin story, his famous father, his humble beginnings in rural California, how he came to start Beastmaker, how and why he shifted from Beastmaker to Haunt, his impressions of Night Demon and other bands in the scene, his goals and thoughts on longevity and being prolific, and a host of other topics. The 90-minute interview passes in the blink of an eye, so settle in and check it out.1:22:49 - 1:23:42    legacies and how to be remembered Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

Love it or hate it, "Hair" Metal is always an interesting topic. Often the subject of ridicule from more modern fans, the impact the subgenre has had on music as a whole cannot be denied. So when Paramount+ dropped the new docuseries "Nothin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored Story of 80s Hair Metal", we jumped right on it.   We go over all three episodes. But not with a fine toothed comb, of course. As well, we use the opportunity to try to come up with our own Hair Metal Big 4. It's harder than you think.   In our "News, Views and Tunes", we discuss RelicRadio.com (old school radio horror) and acknowledge our 17th (!!) birthday. Musically, we crank some Bulldozer, Destruktor, Youth Brigade, Madam X, Warrant (Ger), Poison (Ger) and Toxikull.   Horns Up and Happy Halloween!!

Trust Records co-owner/Triggerman singer Joe Nelson discusses politics, the continued importance of Youth Brigade's lyrics, saying goodbye to Nico and more! These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles the 1990s hardcore punk scene. You can watch ORANGE COUNTY HARDCORE SCENESTER here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/ochs Or, pick up the Orange County Hardcore Scenester DVD here: https://revhq.com/products/evanjacobs-orangecountyhardcorescenester-dvd?_pos=2&_sid=683ac2ce9&_ss=r Subscribe to ANHEDENIA FILMS UNLIMITED and watch every Anhedenia Film as many times as you like for $2 a month: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/afunlimited Watch videos on TRUST records preservation efforts here: https://www.youtube.com/@trustrecordsofficial/video Check out Trust Records here: https://trustrecordscompany.com/ Listen to “Sound & Fury“ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIJ3u0c3DiA #trustrecords #YouthBrigade #soundandfury #sinkwithcalifornia #anhedeniafilmsondemand #anhedeniafilmsunlimited #anhedeniafilmstv

Trust Records co-owner/Triggerman singer Joe Nelson talks about the prescient nature of Youth Brigade's lyrics, the importance of the Stern bros. to punk rock music and hardcore, the depth of lyrics like "Did You Wanna Die" and more! (If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with a mental health crisis, please call or text 988. This is a dedicated helpline, available 24/7, offering support, a listening ear, and the resources you need.)♥️ These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles the 1990s hardcore punk scene. You can watch ORANGE COUNTY HARDCORE SCENESTER here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/ochs Or, pick up the Orange County Hardcore Scenester DVD here: https://revhq.com/products/evanjacobs-orangecountyhardcorescenester-dvd?_pos=2&_sid=683ac2ce9&_ss=r Subscribe to ANHEDENIA FILMS UNLIMITED and watch every Anhedenia Film as many times as you like for $2 a month: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/afunlimited Watch videos on TRUST records preservation efforts here: https://www.youtube.com/@trustrecordsofficial/video Check out Trust Records here: https://trustrecordscompany.com/ Listen to “Sound & Fury“ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIJ3u0c3DiA #trustrecords #YouthBrigade #sound&fury #sinkwithcalifornia #anhedeniafilmsondemand #anhedeniafilmsunlimited #anhedeniafilmstv

The Gauteng Education Department says all contracts for the province's Gauteng Youth Brigade (GYB) candidates were part of a short-term programme and did not constitute permanent job offers. This as affected individuals - mainly young people -  have been protesting outside the education department offices saying they are going anywhere, as they were promised jobs under this program which would lead to them being placed permanently within government.  Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Gauteng Youth Brigade spokesperson, Mamelo Sekgale and Gauteng Education Department spokesperson, Steve Mabona 

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party Youth League (MKYL) has condemned violent attacks on Gauteng Youth Brigades protestors allegedly by police and the provincial Department of Education. A group of 32,000 teacher assistants, who were employed as part of the Youth Brigade programme in public schools across the province, are demanding permanent employment following the termination of their contracts last month. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Sithembile Nkosi, Acting Secretary General of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party Youth League

This week, we talked to punk legend Jerry A Lang of Poison Idea, who discussed The Decline Of Western Civilization and the punk rock scene of that time. We talk about power of power of The Germs, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, the professionalism of X and Fear, how The Weirdos were supposed to have been in the film, how the audience in the movie theater started stage diving & smashing up the theater, the soundtrack LP, seeing Italy's Raw Power play in your basement, The Desperate Bicycles, Slash & Search And Destroy magazine, booking punk shows, rock star attitudes in early punk rock, Poison Idea being the opening band for the movie and the fight that happened when the crowd showed up, being scared by The Fall and the No Wave LP, the death of Darby Crash, Chris' time working at a pizza parlor with four members of Poison Idea, the economics of punk rock living, crossing the street from heavy metal dudes, dressing like James Chance, the impact the film has as a younger viewer vs. as an older viewer, seeing The Wipers' first show, kids putting on Pere Ubu Shows, soup kitchen rock stars, punk rockers scaring your home town residents, having being a treasurer in the early punk rock scene, why Social Distortion & Youth Brigade from the punk doc Another State Of Mind were not allowed to play in Portland, the short life span of 80s punk rock venues, is the film a Slash Records commercial, what bands would be in our dream version of Decline and so much more.So, let's innocently stage dive off the movie theater's stage for this week's Revolutions Per Movie!JERRY A LANG:https://americanleatherrecords.bigcartel.com/https://rarebirdlit.com/black-heart-fades-blue-signed-by-jerry-a-lang/REVOLUTIONS 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 Movies releases new episodes every Thursday. If you like the show, please subscribe, rate, and review it on your favorite podcast app.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. There, you can get weekly bonus episodes and exclusive goods just for joining.SOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieX, BlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.comARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Click here to get EXCLUSIVE BONUS WEEKLY Revolutions Per Movie content on our Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the VIVO Rio Pro Presented By Corona. While still on the ground in Rio, Mitch joins Dave on the The Lineup to break down the event. They discuss their winners and losers, Italo's dominance throughout the event, the showcasing of the young women on tour, and Jordy Smith still being a World Title contender in his 17th year on tour. Mitch and Dave give us the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings update, all but declaring Matt Biolos and the …Lost team riders a shoo-in for the Shaping World Title. They discuss the odds and ends of the event, answer listener questions, and look ahead to the Ballito Challenger Series event. Follow Mitch here. Watch the Top 5 Moments from the VIVO Rio Pro Presented By Corona. Catch the next Challenger Series event, the Ballito Pro Presented By O'Neill, Jul 1 - Jul 8 Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Toby sits down with Jonny "2 Bags" Wickersham! They chat about how he got his name, early drug use and troubled youth, taking his dad's drugs, learning guitar early, punk rock, Cadillac Tramps, Youth Brigade, US Bombs, Social D.  Please remember to rate, review and subscribe and visit us at https://www.youtube.com/tobymorseonelifeonechance Please visit our sponsors! Athletic Greens https://athleticgreens.com/oloc Removery https://removery.com code TOBYH2O Liquid Death https://liquiddeath.com/toby  

If the 2024 elections do not see a "reset, recharge and reboot", KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) risks becoming a failed province. This is according to Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) KZN chairperson Thami Ntuli, who has accepted the nomination as the party's Premier candidate in the province. Ntuli, who was also mayor of the King Cetshwayo district municipality, said KZN stood at the brink of "an abyss". "It is painful to see the province of KwaZulu-Natal crumble because of corruption, poor management and unethical leadership. We have seen deepening levels of poverty, despair, joblessness, lawlessness and many social ills. The very economic center of this province - eThekwini - has collapsed before our very own eyes. That shall come to an end," he promised. While Ntuli assured that the party's plans ahead of the elections would be announced at the IFP's manifesto launch in March, he outlined the IFP's current standing in KZN as the opposition party, as well as its growth in the province owing to "people who are fed up with the current government". Ntuli expressed the IFP's support for traditional leadership alongside self-help and self-care and added, "We shall make KwaZulu-Natal great again." Outlining his own credentials, Ntuli noted that as mayor of the King Cetshwayo district municipality and as former mayor of Nkandla, his focus had been on development, infrastructure and basic services, while prioritising issues relating to women and children and indigent households. "I always put people first. The IFP has a track record known to anyone in this province. I am a person that believes in hard work. As the IFP's Premier, I will leave no one behind. I will make sure that every citizen's interests are taken care of," he stated. He urged voters in KZN to register at the upcoming voter registration weekend. "I am proud to say that the IFP is the future. We are the party you can trust. We work for you. We will deliver on the revival, the recharge, the rescue, the hope that this province so desperately wants and needs. I pledge myself to be your humble servant as we start the process of rebuilding this province. We will do so to secure the future of our children, and to honour the legacy of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi." YOUTH ENDORSEMENT FOR NTULI The IFP's Youth Brigade national executive committee (IFPYB NEC) gave its support for Ntuli's nomination, calling his leadership instrumental in "leading the province's structures to a successful election campaign". "The suffering and hardship endured by the people of KwaZulu-Natal cannot be ignored. It is for this reason that the IFPYB NEC will lend our full support to all the KZN Youth Brigade structures in the province, including our new Premier candidate, Cllr Ntuli, to offer meaningful alternatives to the challenges faced under the ANC administration," the IFPYB NEC said.

Lou deals with plumbing issues and Jaime deals with broken arms. Audio for this one may be a bit wonky due to the industrial fans blowing in the background. I did my best to clean it up. Lou listens to the remake of Dark Side of the Moon so you don't have to (although you really should give it a listen; it's pretty darn good) and we give early impressions of the Thurston Moore Bio. Stick around after the closing song for an except from our 2017 review of Chelsea Wolfe and Youth Brigade. For that matter, check out Episode 32 of this very podcast for an expanded discussion and our review of “Hiss Spun”. Songs featured in Episode 126: “Disconnect” – Private Mind “I'm JK” - The Paranoyds Roger Waters and Chelsea Wolfe, and the Rolling Stones are also discussed, but not featured. Find us at: www.trashsouthstreet.com trashsouthstreet@gmail.com Facebook.com/TSS Apple Music Amazon Podcasts

Episode 407... Another show recorded live from The Biggest Little Shitty! A ton more newer 2023 stuff and the usual brain-melting punk shredders! Check out all the Bros Grim links, below. Thanks for the support!Listen to Episode 407:On ARCHIVE. Or play it below: (scroll for set list)Listen to The Brothers Grim Punkcast:ARCHIVE.Org - hear/download past episodesPUNK ROCK DEMONSTRATION - Wednesdays 7 p.m. PSTRIPPER RADIO - Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m. PSTApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsContact Brothers Grim Punk:brothersgrimpunk@gmail.com - In a punk band? Send us your music! Want us to make you a punk song? Email us some lyrics!@Punkbot138 on Instagram@BrosGrimPunk on XMore Punk Music:Bandcamp - Follow us and download our albums: Brothers Grim Punk, Fight Music, and more!YouTube - tons of punk playlists, from Anarchy to Violence!Punkers delight...Belarus Stench 0:44 DEFECT PUNKS SHIZAN 死産 - 10 Minutes of Noise Shock Therapy Gorilla Glue 0:53 False Negative No Fraternity Empire Of Deceit 1:45 VILENESS DEFEAT FOR HUMANITY  Belgium Skate to Hell 2:50 Fucked Up Minds Bomb Attack Stranded In The Jungle (bkgrd) 3:06 Voodoo Glow Skulls Punk-O-Rama, Vol. 5 I love my chainsaw 1:21 The Pricks The Walking Pricks Repeat 0:50 Negative FX Negative FX Fire 1:24 Bloodclot  Up In Arms_Metal Blade Recs Moral Majority 1:15 Youth Brigade Complete First Demo NYNY Divide 1:58 Flower Hardly A Dream Branda Celler 1:28 Moderat Likvidation Nitad BREEDING ANOTHER DISEASE 1:43 HOT EARTH THAT'S HOT Animal Sacrifice (bkgrd) 5:27 Parasytic P E #56 Sweden 無差別な苦痛 (Musabetsuna Kutsuu) 2:01 偏執症者 (Paranoid) S.C.U.M. Budapest One Reality 2:25 Tetem S/T Germany Moloch 1:42 WüT DEMO Mexico Mecanismos de defensa (defense mechanism) 1:27 Runstate Tapes RESPLANDOR - s/t Hungary Populációs krízis és középhatalmi terve (population crisis and central government plan) 1:06 Pestis Srácok Focisztokrácia  UK Displaced Reality 1:25 Kläpträp Songs about Wrongs VA Offer Your Heart 2:00 SULTRY PROMOTIONAL Ontario REVOLT 1:19 Hogtied GET PORKD Too Big For Your Boots (bkgrd) 3:13 The Porkers Vans Off The Wall Vol. 6: Always Fresh & Raw I'm Fucked 0:42 Nobodys Short Songs For Short Attention Spans ROUND THE CORNER 0:59 MANIC AGGRESSION MANIC AGGRESSION  Never Adjust 1:17 Last Words Last Words LP Rigged 1:39 MK77 Double or Nothing 5. Morbid Slayer 1:24 Sick of Stupidity Split w/My Minds Mine Ruling Hand 0:57 NAPALM RAID Wheel of War Make the Drive 2:32 Fight Music Say Uncle Dwindle (bkgrd) 2:33 Falling Sickness Hopelessly Devoted To You Vol. 1 ADJective (bkgrd) 3:13 The Mr. T Experience A Slice Of Lemon Commotion 2:43 Creedence Clearwater Revival Heartland Music Presents Creedence Clearwater Revival

*Uploaded late due to a death in the family* Ryan and Damien are once again joined by Career Day frontman and Through The Island Podcast host Desmond Zantua to discuss the current state of NJPW and AEW as we speed towards Forbidden Door II, as well as looking at the youth movements in promotions around the world!

Hi Everyone.  It was a busy weekend at Pouzzafest so just a couple quick things: 1) Pouzza is a combination of Poutine and pizza. You don't have to mix them together, but some weirdos do. In THIS episode though, Emilie talk to Youth Brigade member and Punk Rock Bowling founder Shawn Stern! You also will hear a couple of our favorite new finds while at Pouzza Fest.  The proper links are coming later, but in the meantime, google Punk Rock Bowling, One Fall (Massachusetts) and Hellbent (some where in Canada) to learn about ALL the crap we talked about this week! Love you all, punk your life, where's the beef ~Scott

Shawn Stern in conversation with David Eastaugh https://punkrockbowling.com/ Youth Brigade has released five studio albums of which the last was released in 1996. Almost each album was recorded with the original lineup of the Stern brothers (Mark, Adam and Shawn); bassist Bob Gnarly replaced Adam in 1985 during the recording of The Dividing Line, which was released as The Brigade. Adam returned in 1991 (when the band reunited) and contributed to the band's 1992 EP Come Again and their next two albums (Happy Hour and To Sell the Truth) before leaving once again in 2007.

In the early 80s, Youth Brigade helped blaze the trail for generations of punk rock bands that followed. In this episode, guitarist and vocalist Shawn Stern discusses the writing and recording of "I Hate My Life", the 1996 fan favorite song that details the ups and downs of life on the road. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get weekly bonus episodes, visit http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to join the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Vijay Prashad, Zoe Alexandra and Prasanth R for a new episode as they bring you the analysis you need on last week's developments. Stories this episode:

This week we're joined by Welly , creator of Artcore fanzine, former vocalist of Cardiff punks Four Letter Word and now, a published author. 'Directions To The Outskirts Of Town' is a collection of Welly's tour diaries that he jotted down in 1994 and 1999 whilst crossing the USA. First as merch guy/roadie for Chaos UK and then with Four Letter Word.The discussion gives an insight into the sometimes grim, sometimes violent (but always interesting!) reality of doing the thing we've all dreamed of doing.There's skinheads gifting bullets, ex-marines taking song titles personally, Sex Pistols songs driving the crowd wild and what chaotic trans-continental punk outing would be complete without The Wurzels?Music selected by Welly and us is from: Medictation, The Roughies, Samiam, Chaos UK, Four Letter Word, Swingin' Utters, Youth Brigade and Gel.

This week we are joined by Lauren Rosenfeld from CODEPINKs Peace Collective and Rose and Michelle from the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Michelle, Rose, and Lauren just got back from a youth delegation to Cuba where they got to tour the international school of Medicine and witness Cuban elections.

The third and final installment of the Mendiolas Ballroom Riot series starts features Mike Magrann and Kimm Gardener of Channel 3. The show explores what Channel 3 was up to during this era of punk rock.  It dives into them witnessing this insane riot and discussed other punk riots during this era of the early 1980s.  Alison Braun, our trusted co-host, helps drive the conversation with her first-hand understanding of punk rioting.   The PRC Podcast crew also talks about their experience in punk riots during the late 1980s and 1990s. This 3-episode series is about a punk show that was held on February 11, 1983 at a venue called the Mendiolas Ballroom in Huntington Park.  One of the most violent punk rock riots during this era kicked off that evening.  Listen to our guest recall the craziness that ensued that evening from a perspective of playing and taking photos as this was part of Youth Movement 83.  There was a lot of promise of being a fun night of great music with an amazing lineup that included The Exploited, CH3, Youth Brigade, Vandals, Aggression, and Suicidal Tendencies. Channel 3  https://www.instagram.com/channelthree/ Alison Braun Websitehttp://www.alisonbraun.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/alisonbraunphotoFacebook https://www.facebook.com/AlisonBraunPhotography The Punk Rock Chronicles Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepunkrockchronicles/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thepunkrockchronicles Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thepunkrockchroniclespodcast 

The second installment of the Mendiolas Ballroom Riot series starts off with Eric VonArab (Love Canal), the roadie for The Vandals, and his story of escaping the riot.  Then we move into the interview with Joe Escalante and guest host Alison Braun to get The Vandals perspective from that crazy evening.  This 3-episode series is about a punk show that was held on February 11, 1983 at a venue called the Mendiolas Ballroom in Huntington Park.  One of the most violent punk rock riots during this era kicked off that evening.  Listen to our guest recall the craziness that ensued that evening from a perspective of playing and taking photos as this was part of Youth Movement 83.  There was a lot of promise of being a fun night of great music with an amazing lineup that included The Exploited, CH3, Youth Brigade, Vandals, Aggression, and Suicidal Tendencies.Joe Escalante Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/TheVandalsInstagram https://www.instagram.com/vandalsofficial/ www.thevandals.bigcartel.com  Alison Braun Websitehttp://www.alisonbraun.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/alisonbraunphotoFacebook https://www.facebook.com/AlisonBraunPhotography The Punk Rock Chronicles Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepunkrockchronicles/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thepunkrockchronicles Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thepunkrockchroniclespodcast 

In episode 194 we focus on BYO records. Following our recent dissection of our favorite tracks on SST we decided to do a similar thing with BYO. But of course we talk about tons of other nonsense too including the swing revival, college sports, and the data of Queen Elizabeth II! With music by Youth Brigade, Aggression, SNFU, The Briefs, CH3, The Business, and 7 Seconds. 

Shawn Stern of Youth Brigade  and BYO with guest host Alison Braun commence the first installment of The Punk Rock Chronicles flyer series.  This 3-episode series starts with a show that was held on February 11, 1983 at a venue called the Mendiolas Ballroom in Huntington Park.  One of the most violent punk rock riots during this era kicked off that evening.  Listen to our guest recall the craziness that ensued that evening from a perspective of being a promoter, playing and taking photos as this was part of Youth Movement 83.  There was a lot of promise of being a fun night of great music with an amazing lineup that included The Exploited, CH3, Youth Brigade, Vandals, Aggression, and Suicidal Tendencies.Coming up next Episode 2 with guest host Alison Braun and Joe Escalante (The Vandals) with special appearance Eric VonArab (Vandals roadie that evening)Episode 3 with guest host Alison Braun,  Mike Magrann and Kimm Gardener (CH3)Shawn Stern https://www.facebook.com/YouthBrigadeband/https://punkrockbowling.com/https://www.instagram.com/youth_brigade_official Alison Braun Websitehttp://www.alisonbraun.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/alisonbraunphotoFacebook https://www.facebook.com/AlisonBraunPhotography The Punk Rock Chronicles Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepunkrockchronicles/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thepunkrockchronicles Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thepunkrockchroniclespodcast

No Trigger, Swingin' Utters, Youth Brigade, and more!

Minor Threat is back along with Dischord stalwarts Government Issue and Youth Brigade (not to be confused with the Stern brothers led LA band of the same name) for Dischord releases three, four and five.  While the quality varies across the three 7 inches, they are each representative of not only the DC sound of the time but also of what legions of Hardcore acts to follow would use as inspiration (and imitation).    huntsmanhill.com #huntsmanhill Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/user/1298220429/playlist/4gy1wWwypkoFS2lUztvZ44?si=waSq07DBQlq3x9G1_nK0pg   HHPP Amazon Affiliates Store https://huntsmanhill.com/2022/06/09/hhpp-store/   Our Music manhuntsman:  https://manhuntsman.com Academy O.C:  https://academyoc.bandcamp.com/album/academy-o-c  

Guests Jenny Porter and Gaby Girl  OC stop by to speak about Jenny vax injuries from the jab. News commentary about Canada youth brainwashing & Tricia Lindsay NYC protest speech.

Dan sits down with Shawn Stern founder of the BYO, Punk Rock Bowling and Youth Brigade to discuss the constant re-application of his earliest DIY mindset, getting things done in a time of plague and how to preserve one's social conscience in an age of political polarization and income disparity like no other.

Thurston Joseph Moore (born July 25, 1958) is an American musician best known as a member of Sonic Youth. He has also participated in many solo and group collaborations outside Sonic Youth, as well as running the Ecstatic Peace! record label. Thurston Moore's work with Sonic Youth rearranged the parameters of indie rock to an almost incalculable degree, merging experimental art rock tendencies with unconventional guitar tunings for a sound that would influence generations to come. Moore's abstract poetic lyrics and perpetually mysterious aura were core ingredients of Sonic Youth's 30-plus-year run, but also bled into countless side projects and less-frequent solo albums like 1994's sprawling and loose Psychic Hearts. After the group's breakup in 2011, Moore continued with his ambitions, ranging from projects like his band Chelsea Light Moving to noisy collaborations with Merzbow and John Zorn to solo albums like 2020's By the Fire that continued exploring the kind of moody, twisting art rock he'd become an icon of with Sonic Youth. Moore was ranked 34th in Rolling Stone's 2004 edition of the '100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.' In May 2012, Spin published a staff-selected list of the top 100 rock guitarists, and ranked Moore and his Sonic Youth bandmate Lee Ranaldo together at number 1. Lineup: Tapper Zukie, Patti Smith, Teenage Jesus & The Jerks, MARS, Public Image Ltd., The Slits, The Raincoats, Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band, Alice Cooper, T. Rex, Archie Shepp, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson, Nirvana, Mudhoney, Dinosaur Jr., Jackson C. Frank, Bush Tetras, Germs, Boredoms, Lou Reed, The Beach Boys, David Bowie, Sparks, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Damned, The Mentally Ill, Minor Threat, Black Flag, The Untouchables, Iron Cross, The Faith, Void, Negative Approach, Youth Brigade, S.O.A., Anne Briggs, The Fugs, Jimi Hendrix

This week I interview Jeff Alulis- he's the former lead singer of the punk band Dead Kennedy's. He's also written books for Nofx and most recently Robby Krieger from legendary band The Doors. He's a film maker and has also worked on films for Nofx, The Bouncing Souls, Youth Brigade and tons more. Let's follow along his story on this weeks episode of Ryan Seaman & Friends.

This week I interview Jeff Alulis- he's the former lead singer of the punk band Dead Kennedy's. He's also written books for Nofx and most recently Robby Krieger from legendary band The Doors. He's a film maker and has also worked on films for Nofx, The Bouncing Souls, Youth Brigade and tons more. Let's follow along his story on this weeks episode of Ryan Seaman & Friends.

In ep126 Neil talks about his adventures at Motoblot, an all day street fest featuring vintage cars, motorcycles and of course, live music. With songs by Lunachicks, Nekromantix, Youth of Today, HiFi and the Roadburners, All, Youth Brigade and Adam Ant.

In this episode, we bring you part 4 of "The Roots of the Demon," tracing the lineage and musical pedigree of each member through various precursor bands predating Night Demon. As the story resumes, Jarvis found an outlet for his love of horror-punk by joining Hybrid Moments, essentially a Misfits cover band with original songs, and gigging locally during downtime from No Motiv.  Meanwhile, Armand became heavily immersed in recording work following the split-up of From Satellite. One of the bands he recorded was Le Meu Le Purr, a quirky, experimental, indie noise rock band that signed to TVT Records.  After being cornered at the bar late one night, Armand agreed to join the band. Other members of Le Meu Le Purr eventually helped him build the recording studio now known as The Captains Quarters. At that time, Jarvis was feeling lost following the dissolution of No Motiv. He resolved never to be an expendable band member again, but always to lead from that moment forward. On a lark, Jarvis wrote and recorded a doo wop / rockabilly / roots rock song that led to him forming Jeff Hershey & The Heartbeats for what was intended to be a single one-off performance. Elsewhere, a talented new guitarist to the Ventura area named Brent Woodward was recruited to join a stoner-meets-hardcore outfit called The Fucking Wrath. The band, which also featured drummer John Crerar, evolved into a more metallic beast with the infusion of Brent's NWOBHM-inspired riffs and writing. Listen in next week as these disparate threads of narrative continue to coalesce into the birth of Night Demon.Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:Hybrid Moments streaming audio tracksLe Meu Le Purr streaming audio tracks & videoShane Mac streaming audio trackNew Liberty streaming audio tracks & videoJeff Hershey and the Heartbeats streaming audio tracks Hybrid Moments "Cold Dead Hands" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWxfWCsshfoLe Meu Le Purr - https://www.facebook.com/lmlpisdeadLe Meu Le Purr "Pulses" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XuBUvW2OrwJeff Hershey & The Heartbeats - https://www.facebook.com/jeffhersheyandtheheartbeatsJeff Hershey & The Heartbeats "When Our Eyes First Met" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEYsH2CFpVIThe Fucking Wrath - https://www.reverbnation.com/thefuckingwrathGet Heavy Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/Getheavypodcast/New Liberty - https://www.facebook.com/newlibertyband/To unlock massive amounts of bonus content, become a subscriber at nightdemon.net/subscriber

Chris Gethard might not be a musician himself, but he's spent the last twenty years building a career on the DIY philosophy he learned growing up in New Jersey's punk scene. Nowhere is this more obvious than in his new hilarious and introspective comedy special/tour doc Half My Life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tExqXQNJ9pw (Check out the alligator-filled trailer). Chris joins us this week to talk about shooting Half My Life in ten of his favorite DIY/independent venues all across the country, some of the songs he chose that make up the special's killer soundtrack, and the tour doc that inspired Half My Life, Social Distortion and Youth Brigade's 1984 documentary, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx43BTch5Uw (Another State of Mind). We're also joined by our resident New Jersey expert, Left of the Dial Live producer, and our Set Condition One co-host, the always wonderful, brilliant, and hilarious Andrea Quinn. (She may have also written this week's show notes. Who can say?) Half My Life will be available just about everywhere on June 1st, via Comedy Dynamics' distribution network, including Apple TV, YouTube, Spotify, Sirius XM, Apple Music, Tubi and more! Gethard, as always, has a million projects going. Visit https://chrisgeth.com (https://chrisgeth.com) to keep up with it all. You can join the New Jersey Is the World Patreon—which you should do especially if you're from South Jersey—https://www.patreon.com/newjerseyistheworld/posts (here). And don't forget we've got another Left of the Dial Live coming up on June 12th with Left of the Dial faves Early Riser, featuring a full-band set with Jersey legend, Mikey Erg! Head over to http://leftofthedial.live/EarlyRiser (leftofthedial.live/EarlyRiser) to subscribe and make sure you get notified because you definitely don't want to miss this one! and of course, http://nsrad.io (nsrad.io) for all your Night Shift Radio needs. Support this podcast

On this week's episode: Scott Crawford spoke with Los Angeles based Shawn Stern—co-founder of the legendary Youth Brigade, BYO Records and the popular Punk Rock Bowling Music Festival in Las Vegas. This September, the festival will be back after a year long layoff due to the pandemic. Headlining are the Circle Jerks, Devo, and the Descendents (after NO FX had to withdraw from the bill because of the reaction to their onstage comments from the festival in 2017). Stern discusses this candidly as well as being an entrepreneur, the politics of punk, NYC hardcore and the Thompkins Square Park show last month, aging musicians and their changing political views, the legacy of Trump and much more. Intro/Outro music provided by Michael Hampton and Sohrab Habibion. https://punkrockbowling.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-crawford3/message

In ep105 we blab about the upcoming festival season. Plus Tom bitches about interior decorating and virtue signalers. Music by Youth Brigade, Undertones, Gorilla Biscuits, Barracudas, Circle Jerks, Teenage Bottlerocket, Blanks 77 and The Hawaiians.

Baxie talks to Shawn Stern--lead singer for the band Youth Brigade about the upcoming Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival in Las Vegas! We talk about the history of punk, the festival, and about live music! Very interesting stuff! Also available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Spotify, and on the Bax & O'Brien website!

SUMMARY If you're wearing a mask to hide mental health challenges, why not swap it for a superhero cape and brainpowers so strong they're sure to save the day! Sharon Blady, PhD (comic book geek, former Manitoba Minister of Health, founder of Speak Up: Mental Health Advocates) and Dr. Simon Trepel (a psychiatrist and member of Sharon's treatment team) openly talk about Sharon's multiple diagnoses, what's helping her heal, and how you, too, can embrace neurodiversity and load your mental health toolkit with superpower solutions. They also touch on the impacts of stigma and childhood trauma on mental health, the effects of COVID-19, the need for resilience, and the importance of strong doctor/patient relationships. TAKEAWAYS This podcast will help you understand: Personal experiences from a person with multiple mental illness diagnoses, and those same experiences from the vantage point of her psychiatrist An individual's experiences with post-partum depression, ADHD, OCD, Bipolar 2, and suicidal ideation Challenges and opportunities associated with multiple diagnoses Mental health “superpowers” and how they can help promote personal healing and support others Superhero Toolkit Benefits of neurodiversity (seeing that brain differences such as ADHD and autism are not deficits) Impacts of stigma (structural, public, and private) and reducing its negative effects “Resilience” from personal, professional, and community perspectives Impacts of COVID-19 on mental health Doctor/patient relationships and what makes them work   SPONSOR The Social Planning & Research Council of British Columbia (SPARC BC) is a leader in applied social research, social policy analysis, and community development approaches to social justice. The SPARC team supports the council's 16,000 members, and works with communities to build a just and healthy society for all. THANK YOU for supporting the HEADS UP! Community Mental Health Summit and the HEADS UP! Community Mental Health Podcast.   RESOURCES Speak Up: Mental Health Advocates Inc. Embrace Your Superpowers program Managing Multiple Diagnoses of Mental Illnesses The Importance of a Complete Diagnosis: Managing Multiple Mental Illnesses Neurodiversity in the Modern Workplace   GUESTS  Sharon Blady, PhD Sharon Blady is former Minister of Health and Minister of Healthy Living for the Province of Manitoba, an academic, and a comic book geek turned mental health superhero who empowers others with her fandom-based Embrace Your Superpowers program. Using her lived experience of multiple mental health and neurodiversity diagnoses, she helps others better understand and achieve improved mental health and well-being. Her diagnoses became a source of strength – Superpowers – which she harnessed and directed for personal, organizational, and community growth. Sharon's life experiences range from being a single mom on social assistance, to being responsible for a $6-billion health department budget. She is a survivor of domestic violence, cancer, and suicide, along with being a published author, entrepreneur, and public speaker. Email: sharon@speak-up.co Phone: 204-899-4731 Website: www.speak-up.co Facebook: @SpeakUpMHA Twitter: @SpeakUp_MHA & @sharonblady Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-blady/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/speak-up-mha Simon Trepel, MD, FRCPC Simon Trepel is a child and adolescent psychiatrist with more than a decade of experience assessing and treating kids and teens. He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba, where he teaches medical students, residents, psychiatrists, pediatricians, and family doctors. Simon is also a clinical psychiatrist with the Intensive Community Reintegration Service at the Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Center. Simon is co-founder and consulting psychiatrist for the Gender Dysphoria Assessment and Action for Youth clinic, and consulting psychiatrist for the Pediatric Adolescent Satellite Clinic, where he primarily works with children and adolescents in Child and Family Services care.​ Simon has worked with Vital Statistics as well as Manitoba school divisions providing his expertise in child and adolescent gender dysphoria. He has spoken to audiences on a range of topics, including gender dysphoria, video game addiction, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, and neuroplasticity.​ Websites: https://matc.ca/ (Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Center) Email: sptrepel@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/simontrepel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-trepel-md-619a76b8/   HOST Jo de Vries is a community education and engagement specialist with 30 years of experience helping local governments in British Columbia connect with their citizens about important sustainability issues. In 2006, she established the Fresh Outlook Foundation (FOF) to “inspire community conversations for sustainable change.” FOF's highly acclaimed events include Building SustainABLE Communities conferences, Reel Change SustainAbility Film Fest, Eco-Blast Kids' Camps, CommUnity Innovation Lab, Breakfast of Champions, and Women 4 SustainAbility. FOF's newest ventures are the HEADS UP! Community Mental Health Summit and HEADS UP! Community Mental Health Podcast. Website: Fresh Outlook Foundation Phone: 250-300-8797   PLAY IT FORWARD The move from mental health challenge to optimal restoration becomes possible as more people learn about various healing challenges, successes, and opportunities. To that end, please share this podcast with anyone who has an interest or stake in the future of mental health for individuals, families, workplaces, or communities. FOLLOW US For more information about the Fresh Outlook Foundation (FOF) and our programs and events, visit our website, sign up for our newsletter, and like us on Facebook and Twitter.   HELP US As a charity, FOF relies on support from grants, sponsors, and donors to continue its valuable work. If you benefited from the podcast, please help fund future episodes by making a one-time or monthly donation. Sharon Blady, Dr. Simon Trepel Interview Transcript You can download a pdf of the transcript here. The entire transcript is also found below: RICK  0:10 Welcome to the HEADS UP! Community Mental Health Podcast. Join our host Jo de Vries with the Fresh Outlook Foundation, as she combines science with storytelling to explore a variety of mental health issues with people from all walks of life. Stay tuned! JO  0:32 Hey, Jo here. Thanks for joining me and my two guests as we conduct a brain tour that will take you on a journey of discovery, from mental illness all the way to mental health superpowers and superheroes. This great conversation is brought to you by the Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia. My first guest is Sharon Blady, founder of SPEAK UP: Mental Health Advocates Inc., and former Minister of Health and Minister of Healthy Living for the province of Manitoba. She knows firsthand how getting mental health or neurodiversity diagnoses means living with stereotypes and stigma associated with those labels. She also knows there's a way to reframe those stereotypes and define assets that empower us instead. Sharon's lived experience, combined with a lifelong love of comic book superheroes, successful treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy, and robust peer support, gave her the perspective and tools she needed to see her mental health challenges as assets or superpowers that she now harnesses and manages for better mental health and success. Helping us navigate Sharon's brain tour is Dr. Simon Trepel, a psychiatrist with more than a decade of experience assessing and treating kids and teens. He's an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba, where he teaches medical students, residents, psychiatrists, pediatricians, and family doctors. He's also a clinical psychiatrist with the Intensive Community Reintegration Service at the Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre, and co-founder and consulting psychiatrist for the Gender Dysphoria Assessment and Action for Youth Clinic. Welcome to both of you, and thank you for embarking on this journey of disclosure and discovery with me. SHARON  2:39 Thank you. It's great to be here, Jo. SIMON  2:41 Hey, Jo... yeah... thanks for having me as well. JO  2:43 I know the relationship between doctor and patient is sacred, so your willingness to help us better understand that connection is brave, and so very much appreciated. First, we're going to dive into Sharon's story, peppered with Simon's clinical perspective. I think this is going to give you a whole host of insights. Sharon, let's start with you. When we spoke to prepare for this episode, you talked about being born with quote, "different brain things," unquote. Can you tell us that story, starting with you being an energizer bunny and chronic overachiever right from the get-go? SHARON  3:27 Yes, that was my very articulate way of self-identifying, but that's how I felt as a kid... that there was just something different about me. And it wasn't just that I felt that way. I kept getting told that I was different, and not always in a good way. Sometimes I did receive positive encouragement in school and always did well. The first time my parents had to ever deal with the principal, and my being in the office, was because in grade three I had decided I wanted to drop out because I felt there was nothing more that they had to teach me because I was spending more of my time helping other students. And it all just seemed so boring. That's what would eventually get me into advanced programs and stuff like that. So, it was just that thing where I was always doing things and not intending to be one step ahead of things, but finding myself there and then kind of getting simultaneously rewarded and punished for it. So, it'd be like, yeah, there's a great grade, but then you get the side-eye from your classmates. And then I get my father. His tendency was to say that, on one hand, yes, you're my child, you're so smart. But don't think you're that smart... don't get too confident or cocky. So, there was never 100 percent security in it. It's the way I lived in terms of the university and how I was managing things. I remember a girlfriend and I… the joke was that no one would have thought of giving us mental health or neurodiversity diagnoses. More that the joke was made to zap us both in the butt with tranquilizer darts to slow us down so that everybody else could keep up. That was my childhood. JO  4:57 What were your teenage years like? SHARON  5:00 Oh, a roller coaster. I was always good in school, but I got into the IB (International Baccalaureate) program, and it was the first year that they had the IB program in school. So, I think in some respects, they weren't ready for us. We were that first class... 50 of us kids that were used to being chronic overachievers… outsiders… were all suddenly in one small school that only had a total of 350 students. I was, again, still doing well in school, but I found my own people and then went off in directions that had me going to The Rocky Horror Show and doing all of this wonderful world of exploration and finding like-minded people. That was when my second round of visits with the principals started to happen. But again, that weird place where it's like, how do you discipline the kid that's in the advanced program for doing a thing, because they're supposed to be there as a role model. And also, that thing, like the seven colors in her hair, might not actually be a disciplinary issue. It's just you've never encountered it before as a principal. So, I was all over the place. I was doing really well in school and was the very untraditional captain of the cheerleading squad where we cheered to punk rock songs like Youth Brigade. And then I was also in Junior Achievement and, in fact, was the president of the Company of the Year for all of Canada in my final year. Yeah, so again, chronic overachiever... energizer bunny. JO  6:25 What happened that triggered your first experience with mental illness? How was it treated? And how well did you respond? SHARON  6:34 It was actually a while after my first son was born. I was 25, I was a grad student, I was doing my master's degree. I had been going out with somebody that had been a classmate, but when he found out that I was pregnant, ran the heck away. Of course, he also ran the heck away, because the day I found out I was pregnant, I also found out he was cheating on me, and basically said, "Don't let the door hit your butt on the way out." So, I moved back to Manitoba from BC. I had my son, and didn't feel very well, and I couldn't figure out what it was. Because it was, "I've got this kid, I'm doing my master's degree, I've got support from my family," and then one day, I had... after feeling all of this up and down and trying to juggle everything... the overwhelming desire to drive my car off the side of a bridge. And was really the red flag, and something stopped me in the same moment that my wrist almost turned to do that. Another part of my brain went, "That's not the rational thought that you think it is, that's not going to save you or your child the way you think it is." And that's when I sought out help, and would end up with a postpartum diagnosis. And then that would go on to being diagnosed as chronically depressed, and then I spent some time on Luvox. The GP that was looking after me… I wasn't receiving any therapeutic care… I wasn't receiving any kind of counseling or supports that way… it was just medication. I was eventually on the maximum dosage, and it was making me physically ill, so I did a very unsafe thing and I went cold turkey. I was lucky to then connect with a psychotherapist that helped me and introduced me to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. And that's where my really first positive journey happened. But I have to admit, I probably lived the first three, four years, five years of my eldest son's life in a real, foggy, ugly place. That's where the journey started. And it's led to other things and seeking out care has been intermittent and based on things like addressing being assaulted by my ex-husband. Other basic traumatic events have triggered seeking out care. And it's now working with Simon that I've really had that opportunity to go back and dig through a lot of stuff and learn more about myself. And she's like a superhero geek kind-of-way retcons my narrative in the sense that I've realized my understanding of things has changed, especially as we've dug deeper and I've learned more about my brain and what my diagnoses are, as opposed to what I thought they were, and what others had told me they were in those shorter forms of treatment and care. SIMON  9:12 That might be a nice place for me to maybe step in a little bit if you guys don't mind. Sharon's covered a lot of things simultaneously… I'm going to try to have a foot in Sharon's side and to be preferential and biased in Sharon's behalf. But, I also want to take a bit of a meta sense, as well and take a look at what Sharon has said through the lens of maybe how people with mental health challenges or superpowers are sometimes treated by the system or by their families or even by themselves. So, we backed up a little bit to the beginning when you asked Sharon about her childhood. She talked about having lots of energy and being an overachiever. And she was told that she was different, which is an ambiguous message. “Difference” doesn't let a child necessarily understand that that's good or bad. And the child is left to struggle with, "Am I special? Yes. But do I fit in? No." That is the mixed message that a "different" label gives us as children, and we struggle as well to make sense of that. And we are, simultaneously, as Sharon mentioned, rewarded for our special features, our cognitive abilities, but at the same time it isolates or sometimes distances us from other connections that we can have in social circles and with peers and things like that. So, Sharon felt ahead of others, which then makes her feel separated from others, which then makes her aware of pure jealousy. And then she mentioned this mixed message from her father to be, “Hey, you're good, but don't become arrogant.” And I think that's a big understanding of Sharon's struggle to really understand, "Am I a good person or not?" And this is ultimately what leads us to struggling with our sense of self-esteem and sense of identity. You then went on to talk about the teen years and, again, Sharon is propelled to this academic special status of IB program. But you hear her own worries about the school's ability to contain and nurture that in a good way by her own misgivings about it being, quote, "the first year the IB program is in effect." And so again, the theme is, "I'm not sure the adults can handle us... I'm not sure the adults and the systems and the parents can handle us special kids." And you hear the same thing when she talks about getting in trouble, and the rebel phase of, I think it was, pink hair, and getting into trouble despite good marks. And she remarks, "Yeah, it was really tough for the principal because he'd never encountered it before." But he had, Sharon, many times. The principal had encountered many rebellious yet academically talented kids who weren't getting clear messages at home about who they were, and letting them shape a  foundation and identity that gets stable over time, then becomes something for them to fall back on in later years. When they struggle, or even fail at things, they're able to tell themselves, "Hey, that's okay, I'm good at stuff." But when you get a mixed message for so much of your life, and so many systems, you end up falling back on yourself, and you're not sure if you're going to catch yourself. So, you start to wonder if you're able to get helped by the adult authority or systems that are supposed to be catching us. And then we move on to university degree, and we hear Sharon talk about these awful experiences with a partner, and yet she glosses over it very quickly. And you hear the avoidance in her about talking about that very traumatic rejection and separation that happened abruptly at a time when she needed help the most. And see here, there's no ability to process that trauma. And so, when she gets home, all of a sudden, she wants to drive into traffic, and she doesn't understand why. But yet it's the lack of processing that trauma that sits in the basement of our mind and the sub-cortex and waits like a monster until we are at our lowest, and then it shows and rears its ugly head and attempts to take everything from us because we don't feel like we have anything there. JO  12:47 Sharon, I know that you have had multiple diagnoses with different mental health challenges. Can you explain to us how that unfolded? SIMON  12:59 How about, “Sharon, how you doing?” Because we talked about a lot of things just now. And I think an important part of doing these type of interviews where we are laying bare our souls and our histories is that we can go too far. And we can open up too much. And I took Sharon's lead from how far she went in hers. But I think at this point, I'd like to sort of check in with all of us because we've really unloaded some very heavy things. And we don't have to act like it wasn't heavy, Sharon? Well, it's not just for sharing. It's also for our host. JO  13:29 I love this back and forth. I think it's brilliant in that we combine lived experience with a clinical perspective of that lived experience. And I think that's very, very positive. And as you mentioned, Simon, it must be positive for Sharon as well. SIMON  13:48 Exactly. And when we unload things like this, we feel exposed. When we feel exposed, really, again, the sub-cortex of our brains, our basement where our amygdala (which is our fear and emotion center) sleeps beside our hippocampus (which is our library), and that retrieves our memories. And when those two get intertwined in the dance of trauma, they end up opening up these boxes again, when we're not always ready. And so, I always make sure whenever we're talking about traumatic events that I take the lead of the patient, but then when I do the step that seems like I'm being asked to do, we stop and we take a breath, and we reregulate our nervous systems, to make sure that we're still on the same page, and it still feels safe, because therapy doesn't always feel safe, but it should always feel caring and kind and make sure that you are checking back with people. So, you're walking together. And I hope I've given you some time now, Sharon to sort of articulate what it is that you want to maybe say at this point. SHARON  14:47 Thank you for the processing time. I want to thank Simon for how he picked up on how I had said things. And so that in that time to process what I recognized was, for example, that tendency to gloss over things or to say things quickly and sort of dismiss the traumatic aspect of it. And that I've kind of conditioned myself to just telling that story, and that sometimes it has left me raw and open and vulnerable. And that I would just keep moving on not recognizing that it was effectively taking a psychological or a mental scab, and leaving it open to possibly getting infected. And so that's one of the really interesting processes. SIMON  15:31 Oh, I like that. I like that metaphor. SHARON  15:33 Well, that's what I've loved about this process, and about being able to share this today here in this manner, because I've come to realize that so many things that I had taken as normal... they were my normal, they were my habits, they were my whatever. But they weren't. And they maybe got me through the thing at the time, but that they weren't the way things had to be... they weren't a mandatory default setting… that they could be changed. And that even some of the language that I use is, again, a process or part of that, again, what I had internalized. And so that's what I always love about feedback. And the support that I get from Simon is that recognition of, oh my god, am I still using that language? Oh, really? Okay. I thought I'd made some growth here. Yes, I have made some growth, but I'm still carrying around some baggage that I didn't realize I had. I thought I dropped that emotional Samsonite back two weeks ago, but somewhere along the line, I decided to pick up the carry-on version of it after all. And, so what can I do to process that... SIMON  16:35 I hate to interrupt you, Sharon at this point, but we often talk about again, in trauma, this idea of a win-lose or black-white, or yes-no. But when we get into this idea you are doing it again, you're selling yourself short when you say, "I thought I made some growth, but if I made a single mistake, I obviously haven't." SHARON  16:47 Again, and that's what I appreciate, because it's a black and white thinking that I've normalized. So, I'm enjoying the growth. I appreciate the reminders. Jo had the question about the different diagnoses, and I have to say that, because I've been given a variety of things over time, I didn't view them necessarily as negative. Some people will look at mental health labels and neurodiversity labels as negative and other, and I found ways of reframing that, but I still found them as identifying mechanisms or filters that I would run things through. And what I've come to realize in the time that we've worked together is that while those were, I guess you'd say, things that I could use to ground and navigate with. I think it's Maya Angelou that said, "You do the best you can, and then when you learn more, you do better. Some of the diagnoses that we've talked about that I ascribed to at one point, and then realizing that they were mislabelings. I'm glad that I had them for the time that I was there to get me through the thing. It's nice to go back, and that's where I use that term about retcon and go, "Oh, that wasn't really the thing that I thought it was. And now I can adapt to it differently having a better sense." And I would have to say that the one thing that I was most surprised to sort of learn about myself, was just how much of my own mental health has been shaped by trauma of all the different things that I've been dealing with. That is not one of the ones that I would have put near the top of the list or is having had the most influence. SIMON  18:26 That's powerful, and it's because we as a society demonstrate one of the symptoms of trauma, which is avoidance. In my clinical work, and in my everyday life, we are all desperately trying to avoid talking about traumatic things. And that's the reality. JO  18:41 Simon... a question for you. A few of the diagnoses that Sharon had were ADHD, OCD, bipolar two, PTSD. Do you often have patients with multiple diagnoses like that? And if so, isn't it incredibly difficult to diagnose if a person has more than one problem? SIMON  19:05 Well, yeah, but we're not textbooks. We are complicated things. And so, there's many, many reasons why somebody may or may not have a diagnosis at a certain time, and maybe why someone might look like something at one point, but they'll change over time. So, for instance, children, children to teenagers, teenagers to adults, our brains are qualitatively changing over that time, not just in size, but in how they work. A child is not a mini adult... a child is a qualitatively different animal, so to speak. I think that's first of all. So, really, what we're learning is that the brain undergoes incredible amounts of development over our lifetime. And we know that, for instance, in ADHD, while 7% of children are born with the psychological diagnosis of ADHD, according to our latest studies, by the time you reach 18 years old, we know that only 50% of people are going to have ADHD, which is about 4% of adults. And the reasoning for that is because we know as the brain develops and matures naturally over time, if given the right supports and the right conditions, and you will naturally develop the ability to regulate yourself in unique ways as you develop more skills, have good experiences, and accomplish things, and believe in your ability to manage yourself. And we see those things. You can be diagnosed as ADHD as a child, never having been treated or medicated and end up not having ADHD as an adult just by the power of development of the human brain and neuroplasticity. But there's also other things that happen. For instance, you might learn skills that allow you to be more organized, and so you no longer meet criteria for ADHD because you've learned skills that compensate for it, the same way maybe somebody with diabetes might learn how to regulate their diets. They don't have to rely on as much insulin. So, I think we're all regulating our chemistry in different ways all the time. And lastly, we're not in Star Trek or the Jetsons yet, so we don't have the ability to scan a human brain and say, "Okay, well, now we know exactly what this is." So, if somebody comes in talking about hearing a voice or feeling delusional, or being disorganized, and it looks like something called psychosis, well, psychosis is a really a general term that can be many, many things… anything from a bonk on the head, to paranoid schizophrenia, to somebody using math for the first time, to somebody having an autoimmune disorder that's causing an inflammation of the cerebral arteries in the brain. So, there's many reasons why we present the way we do, and sometimes it's not clear in the beginning. Lastly, PTSD and trauma is a great imitator, it can look like almost anything in medicine. We talk about lupus sometimes looking like many, many, many different types of disorders from many different areas. And I feel that in psychiatry, in particular, child, adolescent and young adult psychiatry, I see that trauma looks like many things before it finally gets figured out to be what it is. JO  21:52 Sharon, how did your understanding of the diagnoses and yourself change as your treatment with Simon unfolded? SHARON  22:01 I would have to say the greatest thing was that recognition of what he just explained about PTSD. And I love his comment about the societal avoidance of trauma. Because when I think about my childhood, or the way I used to think about it in terms of or even how well I was in it, it was that… well, you know, my folks are together, I live in a nice house, I've got my brother, I've got my cousins, I've got this, I'm doing well in school. I never would have thought of things necessarily as trauma... trauma was for somebody else that lived far away, that didn't have a stable roof over their head, that lived in a warzone, that kind of thing. So, it was again, not that eight-year-olds necessarily have the clinical or academic understanding of adverse childhood experiences, so the notion of trauma didn't really enter my life until I got to things like dealing with an abusive ex, dealing as an adult recognizing what I had experienced with my father, and what he considered discipline, was, in fact, abuse, and that it was both physical and emotional, psychological, that kind of thing. But that was like, again, in retrospect. So, I understand now exactly how the labels... I go, okay, that's the thing. If that's what I've got, at least I know what I'm up against, at least I know how to deal with it. And so, the understanding that there was something actual masquerading, and that my trauma responses, I think that's the other part, was things that I thought were other things were now like, "Oh, that's a trauma response. Okay, I didn't realize that. Well, that shines a whole new light on it." So, I have to say that's the one thing is that it's given me a lot more, or an ongoing sense of self-reflection. Not that I ever figured out, I never thought that I had it all figured out, but it's encouraged me to keep a growth mindset about my own mental health and neurodiversity. And that there are things that I can always learn about myself so that I can really learn better, healthier ways of coping and adjusting and just moving through life. JO  24:08 Simon, what are you learning about Sharon's unique brain during all this? And is her response to her trauma similar to other people's responses who have experienced similar trauma? SIMON  24:23 I'll take the second part first, if that's okay. What's really fascinating to me about trauma is that every single human being that's ever existed, has experienced something traumatic, but not all of it becomes something that we call PTSD, or a fundamental change in how your brain works after that event. And that's what separates it. We can be scared, and we can struggle by something for a few days, and then our brain essentially gets back to factory settings. Or we can have a really horrific event happen and our brain can then change. And they can do two different ways. And so often people think of trauma, like somebody has been to war or has been raped, really something we think about something truly savage has happened. And that is one type of trauma. And that is the classic type of PTSD you think about. But we are now becoming very aware, our eyes have been opened to another type of trauma called complex PTSD, where it doesn't have to be savage, at least not savage through the eyes of an adult, but is savage through the eyes of a child. So, for instance, if you are a harsh parent to a child, you are a big, much larger individual. And if you scare, intimidate, or otherwise terrorize a child in the act of trying to be a parent to teach something, you are actually in some ways putting that child through a savage event, and that can be scary. And when the person that lives with you scares you, that can easily become something we call complex PTSD, and it fundamentally changes how our brain works. And so that's something that has to be recognized. And it doesn't recognize that, as Sharon said, "I didn't realize how much trauma affects me," but it's like putting a lens over your reality from childhood. And so, you start to recognize that when we see this happen in other ways, for instance, in religion, or even in more severe things like cults, for instance, where children are very young or sort of shaped in a certain way, it becomes very difficult for them to disentangle themselves from those perhaps bias messages from their childhood, or perhaps healthy messages. I'm not going to moralize on these things right now, but my point is, what we learn early affects us, and sometimes it can affect us for a very long time. So, savage or harsh, either one can create trauma. And so that's the first message. The second one is Sharon's brain is unique, but I don't know where to start, actually, like we've already mentioned lots of things. And so, I honestly think that the most unique part of her brain is simultaneously the ability to experience everything she's been through, and then be able to look at it and really allow her to renegotiate who she is, again, looking back, which is the power we all have. And so, I really am honored about and privileged to work with somebody who is so strong and doesn't know it all the time, but is so strong, they're willing to walk back and say, "Let me look at my childhood, again, with my kinder eyes, with my more neutral, healthier eyes, with eyes that aren't afraid, in the same way anymore... and let me see what was truly there. And let me look in the shadows, then find out they're not as scary. Let me look into my eyes and see that I matter all the time, not just when my Dad's in a good mood." And these kinds of things become extremely powerful moments for anybody, but in particular, people willing to risk the discomfort of therapy with somebody who's willing to go there with them, but also take care of them along the way. And that's what Sharon and I have been able to create. JO  27:56 Sharon, what have been your biggest challenges along the way?  SHARON  28:01 Wow. I'd have to say that it's been breaking belief cycles and habitual cycles that reinforce the trauma behaviors. So, whether, like I said before, it's the use of language or the comparative competitive thinking, or even recognizing, as I'm recognizing my own strength, because I have to say that there's a lot of things where I would describe the situation or thing that I'd accomplished and kind of felt that it's like, well, anybody would do that under those circumstances, and not allowing myself to recognize the specialness, of maybe something that I had done or accomplished the uniqueness of it. And whether that was academically, politically, it was just oh, this is what I had to do at the time. Or, gee, anybody in my shoes could have done it. And so, I think the biggest challenge will be in that assignment. Okay Simon... I'm curious what you have to say, cuz you're always good at reminding me when... SIMON  29:02 Well, again, when you are putting yourself in the crucible of your own personal accomplishments, you have to remember that earlier on it was compounded into you that you can't get cocky. Yes. And so, what you end up keeping with you is that what seeming like an innocuous message from your father when you brought home 105% on that math test, and he said, "You know, don't get too full of yourself because no one likes an arrogant person," and you didn't know what to do with your accomplishment. And you see how long you carry that. And so, what I challenge you to do is to put that down and say, you don't have to worry about the backhand when you do a perfect forehand. Yeah, I just made that up. But that sounds great. SHARON  29:41 Yes, it does, I agree, and that's probably the biggest challenge right there is living in those things.  SIMON  29:48 Or maybe you should not have to worry, because that's not reasonable for me to suggest that you shouldn't worry when the person there perhaps is a vulnerable narcissist and needs to extract his self-esteem from you in some way. And as a child, we are unequipped to even imagine that as possible from the gods that we sort of worship. Right? Yeah, sorry to be so powerful. I'm just in that kind of mood today... loving it! JO  30:15 Sharon, you touched on your challenges. What have been your key moments of personal growth and resilience? SHARON  30:23 Well, it has been the aha moments like those and recognizing that I'm allowed to celebrate these things. And in fact, I should be encouraged to celebrate them. And that it's okay, and that I'm not being cocky and celebrating. Yes, I was the Health Minister dammit, and I was responsible for the $6 billion budget, and I think I did it well. People are allowed to have another opinion. That's their opinion and their business, but I don't have to diminish myself anymore around those things. Earlier on in my own experience, like I said, I've learnt to get through things by reframing them. And that came from experiences with my son and finding the assets. So, I have been able to go, "Yeah, you know what, you might say I have this thing, and that makes me difficult to manage or whatever. But I've also got this other positive aspect of it." So, it was that process of the reframing, which would turn into that superpower language that I use, because being the Energizer Bunny can be very useful and productive. And being somebody that gets told that they can't sit still, and they can't focus, also means that, you know, I pulled together pretty damn good master's theses, and I connected some really interesting dots in some other places, both in my academic and political life that other people hadn't got to. And that in some respects, I was surprised that, "Why is it taking me to do this? How come nobody else thought of this, because once I got here, this seemed really obvious.?” So that reframing is health. SIMON  31:55 Or, how about one ever talks about Steve Jobs and Elan Musk never sitting still. JO  31:59 Yeah, exactly. SHARON  32:03 Yeah, well, and that's the other part of it, too, is that some of it's even been gendered, in a way.  SIMON  32:08 In a way... some of it? All of it! SHARON  32:10 Yes. Yes, I was the Chatty Cathy doll that was a know-it-all and this and that... but I'm sure boys... SIMON  32:16 No, you weren't, you were a woman with an opinion. SHARON  32:18 Yes, but that's how I was... SIMON  32:20 ... like a human being. Yeah, exactly. SHARON  32:22 But that's how I was labeled when I was growing up was that it was... SIMON  32:25 ... no, that's the microaggression. SHARON  32:27 And that's the thing that has to be unlearned, because I'm watching my granddaughter right now, who's also recently been diagnosed with ADHD. And one of the messages that came home was that we need to get her to learn to be quiet, and to behave herself in class. And I was just like, "Oh, you do not tell a young girl who has got a voice and an opinion and is able to articulate thing well... you don't put baby in a corner.” SIMON  32:55 Particularly in 2021. SHARON  32:57 Yes, exactly. SIMON  33:00 I thought we just learned these lessons.  SHARON  33:03 This was it. So, it was like, we work with her on how to focus, manage, empower, but do not make her quiet, because that would be doing to her in 2021 what was done to me in 1971. SIMON  33:17 Well, yeah, talk about a replay. JO  33:20 So, what you might be saying, Sharon, is that your granddaughter... her ADHD may be a superpower for her. SHARON  33:27 Oh, it honestly is. Like this kid, it blows my mind, honestly, sometimes the things that we'll watch her do, and then process and be able to articulate back. When they went to Drumheller, guess who came back like the little dinosaur expert, and that she was, again, connecting dots and doing things. She's now a big sister, and I think one of the things that she's also got is a sense of compassion there, where she understands her little brother in a way that while he's not even two weeks old, I mean, she wanted to sit down and read all of these books so that she could be a good big sister, and she read some bedtime stories. And I think that there's a compassion that she's acquired because she knows what it's like to be treated particular ways, to make sure that she's going to be her little brother's defender. She's going to be a good big sister. SIMON  34:21 Let's not do that to her.  SHARON  34:22 Okay, that's a good point. Let her be her. SIMON  34:25 Let's not sign her up for a job without discussing it with her first, because we've got all sorts of great plans, but John Lennon had some song about that or something. I'd like to challenge us, as well, to circle back the last two minutes and let's reframe something. What is the school telling her by saying she needs to learn to be quiet… what are we actually missing in that message? Because, if we see it as a pure criticism, we might be missing some wisdom in there that is helpful for us to think about. Because superpowers... when you discover heat vision as a child, you don't make microwave popcorn for your parents, you burn a hole in their curtains is what you do. And so, we're not talking about that... we're acting like the superpowers are easy to handle, and the person who has them knows how to wield them. But I think what we're hearing the school say is that she has something cool that makes her unique, but it also interferes at times, and we don't want that to hurt her. JO  35:25 Before digging in deeper was Sharon and Simon. I'd like to acknowledge a major HEADS UP! sponsor... the Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia. SPARC BC is a leader in applied social research, social policy analysis, and community development approaches to social justice. The council's great team supports 16,000 members, and works with communities of all sizes to build a just and healthy society for all. Thanks yet again, to all of you great folks for your ongoing support. So, Sharon, let's circle back... we've been talking about superheroes and superpowers. And I'd like to hear the story of how that all got kicked off for you. SHARON  36:17 Well, I'm a comic book nerd. I fell in love with superheroes at about a year-and-a-half when the Spider-Man animated show came on TV, and I found myself fixed on the screen. And I just never broke away from that, and it's gone down into other different fandoms over time. So, I've got a whole bunch, I'll spare you the list, but what happened was in raising my kids, especially having two boys, we were surrounded by comic books and action figures and Marvel movies. So, it was just familiar. We had favorite characters, and this and that. And, so what happened was when my second son was born in 2003, I noticed some things about him very early on, especially once he started school, it became really obvious. He was not interested in learning to practice his writing, he would just scribble, he had a very strong auditory sense, like, go to a movie with his kid, do not ever try to debate script with him, because he will have picked it up. And he can come back, like literally with the phrasing, the cadence, the tone, that kind of thing. And that was his gift. But he was struggling in school, and he always had problems. He was told that he was daydreaming. He was having problems with reading and math. So, they would just send him home with more stuff, and he just was super frustrated. And as much as I'd asked for psychological assessments, I was told that he was too young and will get by. And they kept passing him from one grade to the next, where things just kept getting progressively harder and harder, because he didn't have the skills. And he was eight years old, and he just melted down one day and said, "Mommy, if you love me, you wouldn't send me to school anymore. Because I'm a failure, I'm broken. And I'm not going to do well there. And it's just it's not worth it." And I found myself saying to him, as he rattled off each of these different things that were wrong with him. I found the flip side. "Oh, so what you're telling me is that you think you're oversensitive to this and that, well, I see empathy there, I see caring, I see strategic thinking." And we flipped all the things and found assets. And I said, "Sweetheart, you're not broken... you're like an X-Man... you have mutant superpowers. And it's just a matter of figuring them out and figuring out how to harness them. So, we're going to do for you what Professor X does for the X-Men," and I use the example of Cyclops with laser vision. I said, "Think about Cyclops... you can blow up buildings and save his friends to do all these things and take down the bad guys, whatever. But if he doesn't put his visor down in the morning, guess who's gonna set his underwear on fire while he gets ready for school?" So, we use the example of Cyclops, and what I found myself doing at first I was like, "Oh my gosh, did I just blow smoke at my kid?" And then I realized how I had been coping and managing since that diagnosis of postpartum, and the different tools that I had been given intermittently, and what I had learned on my own... taking those tools and then researching and doing things further on my own,... was that I had been reframing, and I had been finding assets, and that actually previous to that diagnosis the thing is like the kind of thinking that I had with ADHD... well, that had been an asset. As long as I was checking off the right boxes and I was getting rewarded, that was an asset that was a spidey sense that I was hiding. And that why is it as soon as things helped out on me at a diagnosis of postpartum, that suddenly there was like, “Whoo, I've got a thing wrong with me… it's a diagnosis...  bad, broken.” And I saw that it's stigma, that kind of thing. That's what I started doing, and that's where we started really trying to Identify within our own family, what were the assets that we had. And it was things like hyperfocus, it was creativity, and that's just the language that we started using, because we also found that it was neutral. The superpower is inherently neutral... it's what's done with it. It goes to Simon's comment about burning the hole in the drapes or making the popcorn, right. It is what it is... now, am I going to be stigmatized and end up someone like Magneto, who becomes the antihero and become reactive and defensive? Or am I going to become someone that's more like a Professor X and the X-Men and use my powers for my own benefit, but also for the benefit of others. And that's where I realized that a lot of the things that I had been doing were about using those powers to help others. So that's where it came from. It was basically me trying to parent my little boy who was broken, and to help him build a toolkit until he could get proper clinical diagnosis and support. It was our way of getting through things. JO  41:06 How have you evolved that program? I know now that you're offering the toolkit, for example, to other people. Tell us about that. SHARON  41:15 I guess it's been about a decade now or so since that originally happened. I was using that language with my kids, which crept into my language at work. So, you want to see political staff, which have the minister in a meeting, use the word “superpowers.” That was on the list of words that the minister wasn't allowed to use. And also, not allowed to talk about neuroplasticity, or anything else that will get the opposition a front-page headline where they can call me quirky or a flake or something. And they tried, but it was a case of going through that and deciding that after coming out of office, and after working at another organization, that I wanted to share that, because as I encountered different people that went, "Oh my gosh, that's an interesting way of looking at it." And so, I realized, and also watching my son and other people I'd  shared it with, that it had a destigmatizing approach. I'm not a clinician, and I'm not someone that's trained as well as Simon is... I'm someone with lived experience who has trained in things like peer support, and, that for me, it's a language that I find helpful in taking these big complex ideas and making them relatable, and making them a conversation that we can have, without it being again, scary or distancing. So, I can talk about anxiety and talk about Spider-Man. And we can have conversations around Peter Parker, and Spider-Gwen, and Miles Morales, and find out that people have empathy for those characters in a way that they might not have for themselves, or someone they know what that diagnosis is. So, it creates that little bit of a safe space. I guess how I put it is I take mental health seriously, but I don't always take myself seriously. And if I can share stories and do things and introduce people to tools and perspectives, or especially introduce kids to ways of handling their emotions, because a lot of times it manifests more emotionally, where they see it as positive. I've seen the results with my son, who specifically has got some powerful reframing tools. That's what it is. And so now it's a program called Embrace Your Superpowers. And I've since encountered another fandom that I've been dived way too deep into, and I have another program based on the music of Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS), and just published an article in a peer-reviewed journal out of Korea on the mental health messaging within their music and how they model things like CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), peer support, and some other therapies. JO  43:43 Wow, that's amazing. Simon, can you put all this into clinical/neuroscience/neurological context? SIMON  43:54 You mean, as assistant Professor S? JO  43:56 Yes. SIMON  43:59 Like that one... Sharon... Professor S? SHARON  44:00 Yes, yeah. SIMON  44:01 Pretty close... yeah... not bad. And as a psychiatrist, I didn't want to say sex because then I have to say something about my mother... it's embarrassing. So no, I really can't summarize it in some perfect way. But I can talk about Sharon's use of superheroes as a way for her to lovingly and empathically discover herself. And I think that when you think about how difficult Sharon's life is… especially early on was, maybe not so much now, which is awesome… but as a child, she didn't have a hero that was safe to look up to. And when kids don't have a hero that's safe to look up to they find them. They find them in teachers, or they find them in pop culture, or they find them in rock and roll, or they find them in fandoms. And Sharon was really lucky to be able to find such an awesome fandom that gave her such positive messages, that allowed her to start to say, "Wait a minute, different is unique." It gave her the idea that adults could be nice, that they could do things that were selfless that did not have to hurt other people. That adults could do big things and handle things. That they could be role models. That adults could be strong, and that people could look up to them and still be safe in doing so. And these are all contrary to the messages that Sharon had been experiencing in her own life. And so, this was a very much a place for her... a cocoon for her... to be able to develop safely in her own mind and her own psyche to survive how harsh childhood was with all the adults in her life that were not sending her comfortable messages. In fact, they were quite mixed, and they were quite barbed. So, I think that I would start off by just saying it's awesome to think about this way, and in Sharon, teaching other people how to have more empathy for themselves. We always work on the idea that what we do for others we're actually doing for ourselves. And so, it brings us back to the idea that Sharon is doing this, in fact, for herself, which then makes me wonder if I'm doing this for myself, and it makes me feel good to help other people. So perhaps, I'm selfishly also baked into the system here and doing some of the same things. But that's okay, because you can reach a point in your life where you can give to others without taking anything away from you. And that's the other idea about how things are not a zero-sum game, things are not black and white. In fact, we can generate kindness and love on the spot as humans, and we have this beautiful ability to do so. And that's, as well, what superheroes do... they love the human regardless of the situation, because they know the person's always trying their best. And that's one thing that I always make sure I work on with everybody... I will truly believe that everybody is trying to be as successful as possible at every moment, including when we don't want to get out of bed, we just calculate that. That's all we have that day, and that's the best we can do. And I just want to make sure Sharon continues to embrace those parts of her because they are easily the most powerful parts that really do have the ability to generate almost infinite abilities to believe in yourself. JO  47:02 Sharon, you mentioned earlier… neurodiversity, and I'm really interested to know, first of all, from you Simon, what that means, and what that means to people like myself and like Sharon, who have mental health challenges. She may not be considered, quote, "normal" unquote, from a mental health perspective, but look at who she is. Look at what she's accomplished. Look at how she's helping people. So, can you just respond to that? SIMON  47:37 Absolutely. I'll back you up a little bit. Sharon's as normal as anyone else... there's no such thing as normal. This is the lie that we've all been sold very early on in our lives, that there is something called "normal." And, by the way, that normal is also perfect. And that's also the thing we all wanted to aspire to be. But it's really a story of conformity... the language of normal or perfection is actually language of conformity. And so, the reality of it is, we are all so different. If you go into a field and look at 100 cows, but then you put 100 people in the field beside them, you look at the people, humans are really unique. I'm not suggesting cows aren't unique...  cows are pretty neat, too, but humans are exponentially more unique. And because of the freedom that we enjoy, because of our prefrontal cortex to imagine ourselves in almost any scenario we like, we're walking around with a holodeck in the front of our skull. So, we all have that. But what neurodiversity truly speaks about, it's recognizing that in the great, great ghetto blaster of Homo sapiens, the equalizer is spread uniquely throughout all of us, all of Homo sapiens is a spectrum. And so, we do cluster sometimes around some tendencies such as gender, but we're learning that not everybody experiences a “normal” quote/unquote, as we've been sold, gender. In fact, there is intersex conditions, there is agender, there is gender fluid, there is genderqueer, there is non-binary. So, there is no such thing as normal. There is just this incredible adventure called being a human being. And the only limitations we're going to put on that are the ones we put on ourselves. JO  49:16 So, Sharon, how did your understanding of neurodiversity help you to see yourself in a different light? SHARON  49:23 Well, it goes definitely to what Simon said... one of my favorites expressions around this is "normal is just a setting on a dryer." That's the only place it's a useful term. SIMON  49:34 And it doesn't always work for the clothes in the dryer either. SHARON  49:37 Exactly, exactly. It might not be the setting you need. Again, when my youngest one was finally tested and given diagnoses that said that he had discalculate dysgraphia and dyslexia, these are things that are called learning disabilities. And I'm like, no, no, no, no, no, he just learns differently, and that he learns in ways, that again, it's this idea of along a spectrum, and so it's a case of wanting to take the stigma away from it. There is all of this diversity. And that somewhere along the line, somebody came up with some sort of liberal, conformity-based normal in the supposed center, and that the rest of us were put out on the margins. And we have a disability or like with ADHD, the idea that it's a deficiency, and I'm like, “Okay, no, no, I don't have a deficiency disorder. I can hyper focus. My ability to focus is divergent, and it can be hyper focused, it's not deficient.” The term, variable attention stimulus trait is one that I've come across as an alternative. And I appreciate that one, because it's the idea that I just have greater variety in my stimulation range. It's not better or worse, that idea of positive or negative. So that's why I tend to use the term neurodiversity, where other folks would tend to use terms like a learning disability or some kind of a challenge or something, again, something that implies other or negative. It's like, no, there's this wonderful spectrum that exists. And that's what we need to understand and appreciate. And then the other thing that I've come to realize, especially, I guess you'd say, in real time with my son's experience… and then I'd say, in retrospect, with my own on this journey with Simon… has been that those of us that have that kind of a diagnosis or a label, will inevitably have some kind of traumatic or mental health issue. Because you're going to experience anxiety, you're going to be stressed out, you are going to overthink and self-judge and do all of these things. When you are being treated as other in the classroom, because you're not reading the same way, you're not writing the same way, you're not allowed to hand in a video presentation instead of an essay. And so instead, you're beating yourself up for two nights trying to get two paragraphs on a piece of paper. Whereas if you had been left to give an oral presentation, or maybe my son had a geography assignment that by God, if you'd been able to do it in Minecraft, to build this world that he created for this class, he would have knocked their socks off. But instead, it was knowing we need five paragraphs on a piece of Bristol board and a picture. And that just wasn't his thing. So that's for me, neurodiversity is about we need to challenge how we see each other, how we teach, how we work, because we're missing out. There's a lot of us that I call sort of shiny sparkling stars that, you know, you're trying to take those shiny, pointy stars, and that's what you're trying to shove into the round hole, not just a square peg. But you're trying to shave off all of my shiny pointy stars to stick me in a boring round hole. And we all lose. SIMON  52:44 And I think really the other thing we have to mention is that we need to treat education like fine dining, but instead we treat it like the drive thru. Yes. And so, if we don't talk about that, we're going to blame the teachers for everything. And it's not their fault. Schools, education has been undervalued, underfunded, and quite frankly, is not sexy or cool. Even though I think it's the best thing ever. SHARON  53:07 Yes. SIMON  53:09 We don't look at teachers as heroes, yet, they are probably one of the highest skilled and the most patient and most saint-like versions of humans that have probably existed in our society. And I'm not joking, the ratios are too high and unmanageable for teachers to spend the qualitative time to actually help kids learn in the best ways they learn. So, what they do is they bundle kids… and I know sounds like a [Bell] MTS package…but they bundle kids into packages of classrooms where the median learning style will get served the best. But what we have to start doing is recognizing there might be seven or eight unique learning styles, and then streaming our children into those enriched learning environments. So, they simultaneously get to enjoy their easy way, while working on the other seven types of learning that they're not good at. So that everybody starts understanding that there's no deficit for those people. We all have deficits, because we don't have everyone else's skills, but that's a qualitative aspect about being human. We're all capable of learning to greater or lesser degrees, but we're all capable of learning, period. And we're gonna find some ways that we do it easier across the board, which is going to work in many environments, but it's not going to work in all environments. So, the challenge for all humans is to enjoy what you got and flaunt it, and be celebrated. But at the same time, celebrate learning the other things you don't do well, and we're not going to blame the student because the school doesn't know how to approach their unique learning challenges. We're going to help fund the school, we're going to elect people that take education seriously, and we're going to start to really give our kids a fighting chance to develop self-esteem and identity and an actual career that they feel fulfilled by. JO  54:53 Simon you mentioned that we can all learn. How does neuroplasticity play into that? SIMON  55:00 Our brains have changed dramatically since the beginning of this podcast. That's how our brains are a dynamic ocean of neurons and waves that are sending electrical signals to each other all the time. Every single thought you have is like playing a single note or several chords on a keyboard at the same time. That's why people say we only use 10% of our brain, because if we used all of it at once would be like playing every key on the piano at the same time, and you would not make sense of what that was. Neurodiversity and neuroplasticity, in particular, talks about the idea that our brains are shaped by our genes that sent templates for them, but then having great amounts of potential to be shaped in dramatically unique and different ways. By our experiences, in particular, if those experiences are harsh, they can hardwire in some ways and rigidly keep that template baked into the system for sometimes decades at a time. And on the other side of the spectrum. If our young brains are nurtured… like an orchid in a garden that understands the conditions under which they will thrive the best… then the human brain doesn't seem like it has limits, and we see that in our neurodiverse populations that are allowed, because they're so separated in so many other aspects. If you have severe autism, for instance, we see human abilities that are beyond anything we could ever imagine. And that's all within the human brain. JO  56:29 You can't discuss mental health without talking about stigma. Sharon, what kinds of stigma have you experienced? Be it structural, public, personal? And if you have experienced that, how have you reduced the impacts of that in your life? SHARON  56:46 I might not have identified it as stigma as a child. But there was definitely that sense of being othered. I wouldn't have had that word. I remember when I was first given the postpartum diagnosis, and I remember the doctor asking about if there was any history of mental health issues. And then going back to my folks and being given this adamant, "NO," that there was nothing. Okay, they're very defensive. And yet, at the same time that I was given this adamant "NO," it was then followed up with my mother's explanation about how she and her two sisters all spent some time on Valium in the 70s, while six of us peasants were all young and growing up together. There's been a lot of self-medication on both sides of the family, and how those that had nothing to do with those behaviors, nothing to do with that. And there was this real sense of denial, and, How dare I ask these questions? And I still have some family members, from whom I am estranged because, How dare I talk about mental health? How dare I be the crazy person? And as I said, I had been given a diagnosis of bipolar which again, through work with Simon, realize that behaviors that were seen in there, it seemed like the thing at the time, but we're realizing those because trauma hadn't been addressed appropriately. So, my son, his father to this day still asks, and because my son lives with me predominantly, has had the gall to say... my son would come back, and this is pre-COVID, would come back from a visit. And you know, so how did your visit go? Oh, well, Dad asked, "What's it like to be raised by a bipolar mom?" And, "Am I okay?" And, "Am I safe?" And then, when I went public with my mental health, as the Minister of Health, part of the reason why I did that was because I wanted people to know that I was somebody with lived experience, I wasn't just a talking head. And it had to do with a particular situation, where we had just lost someone to suicide, and that the system failed this person, and hadn't been able to meet his needs. And as a result, we lost this wonderful artist. And that broke my heart, because I always looked at that job as if the system can't look after me and my family, then it's not good enough. And if we lost this person, I saw the situation, I guess, from both sides. I saw myself as the potential parent in that situation, and also the potential adult child who was lost. And I remember my staff, people were flipping out about how the minister cannot discuss this, because we're gonna have to deal with peop

This conversation has been awhile in the making. I have been friends with Johnny for years and we always try to make a point to head down to LA to catch up with him and Annie whenever we can. I mean I have know a little bit of Johnnys musical adventure BUT this was great to really get into his past and hear some stories I didn't know. Big thank you to The Sorels for giving me the intro to the show. They have a new record out on Reta Records which you should probably go buy! Also to check out everything Johnny has coming up or has done check out the links below: Old Man Markley Tommy and June Detemple Guitars LA BRATS

Im Gespräch mit Markus. Wir sprechen u.a. über Bilderbuch-Punks beim UKW-Konzert in Heidenheim, als der angepunkte Max in der 7. Klasse eine Kassette mit Exploited, Slime & Dead Kennedys verlieh, Piece of Mind von Iron Maiden, ein Plattenladen mit Releases von Weird System, AGR, Mülleimer Records, zerrissene Jeans als Zeichen von Asozialität, die erste Heidenheimer Punkband The Krach, Razzia, mit der Schule zum Maiden-Konzert, Kiss als Lieblingsband, Springerstiefel & schwarze Klamotten, Billy Idol-mäßige Haare, Youth Brigade-, 7 Seconds- & AntiPasti-T-Shirts bei Mülleimer oder Sasquatsch bestellen, Christophers minikleiner Sex Pistols-Button, Genervt-Sein vom Sologewixe, die Schneider Powerpack-Anlage im Wohnzimmer, beim Flirten der totale Trottel sein, Fanzines wie Kabeljau, Aktueller Mülleimer oder Vox Vulgi als Blick in die Welt, der kleine Fanzine Terror Vertrieb, die ultrakonservative schwäbische Provinz, besoffen aufm Konzert sein ohne es zu merken, Listen im Karstadt kopieren, die ersten Tape-Sampler ab Ende 84 mit Bands wie Upright Citizens, Tin Can Army, Negazione & Rattus, die Welt verbessern wollen, die Schwierigkeit Hoodies & Chucks, Conflict als Auslöser vegetarisch zu leben, statt Braten nur Bratensosse essen, Fast-Food-Veganismus, Bruno Fischer Sojamilch in braunen Glasflaschen, sich ständig rechtfertigen müssen, ein totaler Pragmatiker sein, Suppe mit Kuhaugen in der Mongolei, ein nicht näher benanntes Straight-Edge-Bootleg, der erste Release mit Subway Arts & No More als Tierrechts-Benefiz, den Bundesverband der Tierbefreier, die Ausbildung zum Energietechniker, dank Maximum Rock´n´Roll mit einem Standby-Ticket durch die USA reisen, bei Pavlos & Amber von Wreck-Age in New York, in Pittsburg Necrecadia Submachin, Scott, den Roadie von Neurosis, das Umfeld von Walk Proud in LA, 5000 Dollar im Turnschuh, der 1. Irak-Krieg, Neurosis & Offspring in der Gilman Street, Rorschach & Anti-Schism im ABC NO RIO, Into Another, Burn, Yuppicide & Quicksand im CBGBs, den Auftrag Vans zu kaufen, luxuriöser Zivildienst bei der AWO, ein Vertrieb für Second Hand Platten, die Jesus was a fucking dick 7" von Abolition, eBay kills the second hand distribution, Miozäns Offer Resistance tape, Working Class & Antifa, der Umzug nach Bremen via Vegan-Connection, die Wolfsburger aus dem Age-Umfeld, Bremencore, Adelheid Streidel Experience & das Gags & Gore, die Queerfish 7", wie Dirk Kusche die komplette erste Systral 7" aufnahm, Bernd & Scorched Earth Policy, aus der Not heraus in die Selbständigkeit, Zensur bei Inane, wenn Bands zu großen Labels wechseln, Mörser als Bestseller, die Idee von Esperanto als Weltsprache, die mehr oder wenige unfreiwillige Übernahme von Greed Records, wie es ist einen Plattenladen zu haben, wenn man eigentlich keine Menschen mag, wie 2010 der Tod der CD das Ladengeschäft schwerer machte, den Job als Integrationshelfer mit Nullkommanull Erfahrung in Pädagogik zu bekommen, Lieblingsbands: Crucifix, Uniform Choice, Wipers, Razzia & Verbal Assault, gute Releases 2020: Heavy Discipline, Gag, Riki, True Moon, das Inkaufnehmen von Altersarmut, mit sich selbst im Reinen zu sein, uvm.

What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection; an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. This week Robert gets a glimpse into another Williams’ collection of lost and forgotten songs from the silver screen! Our hope is that we turn you on to something new.Songs this week include:Dio – “Hide In The Rainbow” from Iron Eagle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack(1986)Wylde Rattz – “T.V. Eye (The Stooges)” from Velvet Goldmine (1998) Riggs – “Heartbeat” from Heavy Metal: Music From The Motion Picture(1981)Steel Dragon – “Stand Up” from Rock Star – Music From The Motion Picture (2001)Social Distortion – “Another State Of Mind” from Mommy’s Little Monster (1983)John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band – “Season In Hell” from Eddie And The Cruisers – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1983)Living Colour & Run DMC – “Me, Myself & My Microphone” from Judgment Night – Music From The Motion Picture (1993)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://twitter.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uIf 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/Check out Robert’s amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

Im Gespräch mit Philipp. Wir sprechen u.a. über Queerfish, ACME, Carol, Systral, Saprize, Juz Aurich, Age, Rusty James, Per Koro, Semaphore, Youth Brigade, Bad Religion, Cro-Mags, Rumble Milita, Halloween, Kiss, Slayer, Destruction, Youth of Today, Lethal Agression, Alice Donut, Change Music, Wehrschloss, Grünenstrasse, Enfold, Nikolai Potthoff, Hammerhead, Juzi Göttingen, Yuppicide, Gags´n´Gore, Sparkmarker, Samiam, Bremen-Nord, Shelter, Serpico, Texas is the Reason, Gorilla Biscuits, Judge, Refused, Mucky Pup, Vision of Disorder, 108, CIV, New York, CBGBs, Olli Schulz, Jan Böhmermann, Scooter, Kraftklub, Bad Brains, Visions, Gurr, Shybits, uvm.

Two hours of trashy garage, punk, rock, soul and fury with host DJ Jdub. Outrage Radio playlist - Nov 12th, 2020: [0:00] intro 1. The Revelators – Serve The Man 2. The Stooges – Shake Appeal 3. L7 – Dispatch From Mar-A-Lago 4. Nashville Pussy – Goin’ Down [12:10] 5. The Red Onions – I Feel Alright 6. Television – Friction 7. Count Five – Psychotic Reaction 8. Boss Hog – Disgrace 9. The Prostitutes – Rich Spoiled Brat 10. Youth Brigade – Fight To Unite 11. GBH – Diplomatic Immunity [31:19] 12. Zero Zeroes – Television Suicide (2020) 13. The Schizophonics – Black To Comm (2020) 14. Adolescents – Lion’s Share (2020) 15. The Cavemen – Euthanize Me (2020) 16. Cable Ties – Tell Them Where To Go (2020) 17. The Missile Studs – Spazz Out (2020) 18. Fuzz – Time Collapse (2020) [56:23] 19. Jello Biafra And The Guantanamo School Of Medicine – A Boring Day Is What I Need (2020) 20. Crackups – White Fruit (2020) 21. Demolition Doll Rods – Intergalactic Friend (2020) 22. Brandy – UFO’s To Heaven (2020) 23. Podium – Podium (2020) 24. Bipolar – Depression (2020) [1:15:51] 25. Motorhead – We Are The Road Crew 26. Motorhead – Ace Of Spades 27. Motorhead – Dance 28. Motorhead – Bite The Bullet 29. Sex Pistols – Submission 30. Sex Pistols – Pretty Vacant [1:35:58] 31. Paris – Baby Man Hands (2020) 32. Manic Hispanic – Naranjo 33. The Wailers – Simmer Down 34. The Jackets – Losers Lullaby 35. Kitty, Daisy and Lewis – I’m Going Back 36. Bad Brains – The Youth Are Getting Restless [1:55:58] 37. Lord Sutch And Heavy Friends – Flashing Lights Outrage Radio broadcasts live Thursday nights from 9-11PM (pacific) at LuxuriaMusic.com

We had the pleasure of interviewing The Bouncing Souls over Zoom!  An iconic American punk band whose roots lie in New Brunswick in New Jersey. They are a band of four composed of Greg Attonito, Pete Steinkopf, Bryan Kienlen, and George Rebelo. The year 1989 was when The Bouncing Souls formed. They were recognized in the punk-rock scene in the music industry with their heart driven in writing, playing, and recording songs that are light-hearted. Their love for music started in the midst of their high school years. In college, the idea eventually faded but over the years, they decided to recreate the idea. As they engage in the music scene, they play in clubs around their hometown. This opportunity flourished as their fan base continued to grow. Not only did it build its reputation as a local band, but it also helped the other starting bands gain an audience by opening up for their gigs. The name of the band was well thought originated from the slogan of Doc Martens’ shoes which is “with bouncing souls”.The first album that they released is The Good, The Bad, and The Argyle that was released in the year of 1994 under Chunksaah Records, their own founded record label. This debut album is composed of their different released EPs compiled all together. Two of the most listened to tracks on the album are titled Candy and What Boys Like. In preparation for something bigger, in 1996, they released their second album titled Maniacal Laughter. This became a door of opportunities for The Bouncing Souls to go on tour in collaboration with the Youth Brigade. https://www.facebook.com/bouncingsouls/https://www.bouncingsouls.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mvTAjG7rcyk7DQzLwauzVhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKD_-0EgLEybUmD8ThnVK5QWe want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod  #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetworkListen & Subscribe to BiBFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter!

This week Brian and Jeff look back and laugh, with a little help from their friends. The topic and release is the LP collection of the first Eps by Teen Idles, SOA, Government Issue and Youth Brigade! Gather distantly social, around the campfire and listen to these tales from long, long ago about a mythical scene that was chockablock with heroes and villains and morality tales of timeless import. Starring Nathan Stejcek as himself (Teen Idles/Youth Brigade), Barry Henssler as the comical sidekick (Necros), Gary Bennett as the whimsical scamp (Kill Your idols), Mark O' Connor as the star-crossed and misunderstood lover (Daycare Swindlers) and a very special apperance by Vinny Segarra (Mint Tone Records) as the Catman from outer space. Come out of lockdown and hear this never-ending story of confusion and redemption. You might not regret it!

Welcome to Unhinged Weekly (ish) Episode 15:  "Rumspringa"   In this episode: Dudz returns and sits in for Mike  and shares more stories from his favorite San Diego Beach, photography stories and how he was an early adopter of home computer video editing.  Chris visits a post-apocalyptic Las Vegas, hits the gym, skates a bowl, and photographs the Neowise comet ( and lives to tell about it.) Rob discusses some very crucial historic metal genre milestones and offers insights into the current state of metal.  Also, Amiga computers, Night photography and more. Music by Drug Church, Youth Brigade, Adolescents, Red Scare, and Meat Bodies.  Hope you enjoy Cheers  

Two hours of trashy garage, punk, rock, soul and fury with host DJ Jdub. Outrage Radio playlist – June 11, 2020 1. Motorhead – Shut You Down 2. Gino And The Goons – Early Retirement 3. The Red Onions – A New Direction 4. Circle Jerks – Wild In The Streets 5. The Stooges – Down On The Street 6. Cold Meat - Boys Riot 7. Charger – Watch Your Back 8. The Proletariat – The Murder Of Alton Sterling 9. Angelic Upstarts - Police Oppression 10. Bad Brains – Riot Squad 11. Paris – Guerillas In The Mist 12. Discharge – Protest And Survive 13. Fried E/M – Lobotomy (2020) 14. Total Rejects – No Brains (2020) 15. Sial – Abintara (2020) 16. Chubby And The Gang – Speed Kills (2020) 17. Lovesores – Some For Tomorrow (Some For Tonight) [2020] 18. The Tissues – Formation 99 (2020) 19. The Derelicts – Fight (2020) 20. The Chats – The Kids Need Guns (2020) 21. Rubble – Apathy (2020) 22. Primitive Teeth – Bubble Of Me (2020) 23. Wasted Shirt – Double The Dream (2020) 24. Gil Scott-Heron – Whitey On The Moon 25. Supercharger – Way Out 26. Suicidal Tendencies – Fascist Pig 27. The Clash – Police And Thieves 28. The Kids – Fascist Cops 29. Dead Kennedys – Kill The Poor 30. Youth Brigade – Fight To Unite 31. Betty Davis – Walkin’ Up The Road 32. Geto Boys – Crooked Officer 33. Mavis Staples – Change 34. Operation Ivy – Unity 35. The Adicts – Viva La Revolution 36. Bad Posture – G.D.M.F.S.O.A.B. 37. Green/Blue – Police Street (2020) 38. Cock Sparrer – Runnin’ Riot 39. GBH – Give Me Fire 40. Cro-Mags – Street Justice 41. Public Enemy – Shut Em Down Outrage Radio broadcasts live - Thursdays, 9-11PM at LuxuriaMusic.com.

We've arrived at the landmark first Dischord LP. The compilation that introduced the world to mighty creativity and energy percolating in D.C. This episode introduces my new cohost, Jeff, as well as takes a deep dive into all the bands on side one of FYH. We also feature interviews with Barry Henssler, Andy Nystrom, Brian Gay and Danny Ingram! Stay tuned for more interviews and opinions when we turn the record over next week and get into side two.

March 2020 will be forever known as the time that life on earth changed and not just for a day or a few days but for forever. In the USA we will often hear about how celebrities and famous athletes are coping. This is not to say they're not sacrificing or having to cope but what is more important to me are the stories of those who are not part of those elite groups. The playing field has been leveled and now, a good percentage of us, are on the same level. Rich, poor or in-between, we are all figuring this out one day at a time. I first met Skwert a few years ago when I booked his band Public Serpents to play a show in western Mass with Youth Brigade and Off With Their Heads. He had sent me his band's CD and I carried it in the record shop I had at the time. We had lost touch since but Public Serpents actually played a few shows out here in southern California and I drove all the way to Fullerton (which is something I wouldn't normally do) to see them. Public Serpents has gone from a phase of inactivity to now being quite an active band. Things were moving full steam ahead until the pandemic put a stop to everything and said "not so fast". We discuss Public Serpents, his label Tent City Records, Choking Victim and chicken coops. Info on Skwert and Tent City Records can be found via the following links: Tent City Records [https://tentcityrecords.net](https://tentcityrecords.net) Tent City Records on Bandcamp [https://tentcityrecords.bandcamp.com/releases](https://tentcityrecords.bandcamp.com/releases) Public Serpents [https://tentcityrecords.net/artist_temp.html?id=12](https://tentcityrecords.net/artist_temp.html?id=12) Public Serpents on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/publicserpents/](https://www.instagram.com/publicserpents/) Post-Production by AJ Murillo Recorded April 23, 2020 Edited by Andy Poncherello “Marty's Got the MRSA” by The Poncherellos (unavailable nowhere)

March 2020 will be forever known as the time that life on earth changed and not just for a day or a few days but for forever. In the USA we will often hear about how celebrities and famous athletes are coping. This is not to say they're not sacrificing or having to cope but what is more important to me are the stories of those who are not part of those elite groups. The playing field has been leveled and now, a good percentage of us, are on the same level. Rich, poor or in-between, we are all figuring this out one day at a time. I first met Skwert a few years ago when I booked his band Public Serpents to play a show in western Mass with Youth Brigade and Off With Their Heads. He had sent me his band's CD and I carried it in the record shop I had at the time. We had lost touch since but Public Serpents actually played a few shows out here in southern California and I drove all the way to Fullerton (which is something I wouldn't normally do) to see them. Public Serpents has gone from a phase of inactivity to now being quite an active band. Things were moving full steam ahead until the pandemic put a stop to everything and said "not so fast". We discuss Public Serpents, his label Tent City Records, Choking Victim and chicken coops. Info on Skwert and Tent City Records can be found via the following links: Tent City Records https://tentcityrecords.net Tent City Records on Bandcamp https://tentcityrecords.bandcamp.com/releases Public Serpents https://tentcityrecords.net/artist_temp.html?id=12 Public Serpents on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/publicserpents/ Post-Production by AJ Murillo Recorded April 23, 2020 Edited by Andy Poncherello “Marty's Got the MRSA” by The Poncherellos (unavailable nowhere)

March 2020 will be forever known as the time that life on earth changed and not just for a day or a few days but for forever. In the USA we will often hear about how celebrities and famous athletes are coping. This is not to say they’re not sacrificing or having to cope but what is more important to me are the stories of those who are not part of those elite groups. The playing field has been leveled and now, a good percentage of us, are on the same level. Rich, poor or in-between, we are all figuring this out one day at a time. I first met Skwert a few years ago when I booked his band Public Serpents to play a show in western Mass with Youth Brigade and Off With Their Heads. He had sent me his band's CD and I carried it in the record shop I had at the time. We had lost touch since but Public Serpents actually played a few shows out here in southern California and I drove all the way to Fullerton (which is something I wouldn't normally do) to see them. Public Serpents has gone from a phase of inactivity to now being quite an active band. Things were moving full steam ahead until the pandemic put a stop to everything and said "not so fast". We discuss Public Serpents, his label Tent City Records, Choking Victim and chicken coops. Info on Skwert and Tent City Records can be found via the following links: Tent City Records https://tentcityrecords.net Tent City Records on Bandcamp https://tentcityrecords.bandcamp.com/releases Public Serpents https://tentcityrecords.net/artist_temp.html?id=12 Public Serpents on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/publicserpents/ Post-Production by AJ Murillo Recorded April 23, 2020 Edited by Andy Poncherello “Marty’s Got the MRSA” by The Poncherellos (unavailable nowhere)

Welcome back, Dischord aficionados, this music both shaped and changed my life, and hopefully these audio travelouges will deepen your appreciation of the house that Ian built, plus all the great music made in the surrounding areas. This week we tackle the raging blast called Youth Brigade. Aldred and I discuss their English (musical) roots, how "No Song (2)" is the hardcore version of John Cage's "Silence" and many other interesting, non-essential musings. Then,...the mighty Danny Ingram stops by the virtual Endhouse to discuss his take on DC punk, Covid-19, and his own personal and musical journey. He covers everything from his time in the Untouchables to Dot Dash. He's a natural storyteller, so you won't even notice that two hours have gone by during his interview. Enjoy! and as always, feel free to reach out to us on Facebook, Instagram or at endonendpod@gmail.com.

In ep31 the lads finish the Gigs A-Z series, covering U-Z and a number. More stories of classic (or not) gigs and carnage. With songs by The Undead, The Vandals, Wall of Voodoo, X, Youth Brigade, Zero Boys and 7 Seconds.

Bringing you another two hours of the best psychobilly, rockabilly, and punk. Red hot greatness from The Monsters, Goddamn Gallows, Marcel Bontempi, Hexxers, The Delmonas, Youth Brigade, Stiff Little Fingers, Holly Golightly, Dwarves, and more. Git it. The Termites | Kicked In The Teeth | Devils(Crazy Love Records)2008 The Monsters | Youth Against Nature | Voodoo Love(Voodoo Rhythm)2003 The Monsters | M | Bongo Fuzz(Voodoo Rhythm Records)2016 The Monsters | I See Dead People | Boss(Voodoo Rhythm)2002 The Monsters | The Hunch | Sex Wax(Voodoo Rhythm Records)1991 The Monsters | Pop Up Yours! | Blow Um Mau Mau(Voodoo Rhythm)2011 The Monsters | Birds Eat Martians | Speed Racer(Voodoo Rhythm)1998 Mad Dog Cole | Kingdom Of The Scarecrow | Bullet Holes(Western Star Records)2015 Thee Flanders | Back From Hell | Stupid Over You(Halb 7)2005 The Goddamn Gallows | Gutterbilly Blues | A Sinner's Song(GBC Records)2007 The Astro Zombies | Frogs Legs | Frogs Legs(Crazy Love Records)2015 Mad Sin | Burn & Rise | Devils Tail(People Like You)2010 Marcel Bontempi | Witches, Spiders, Frogs, & Holes LP | Train Of Sin(STAG-O-LEE)2015 Carlos & The Bandidos | The Usual Bandidos | Jockey Full Of Bourbon(Part Records)2003 Hillbilly Moon Explosion | All Grown Up | Little Lil(Jungle Records)2007 Hi-Strung Ramblers | I'm A Rambler | If You're Not Around(Wild Records)2010 Reckless Ones | Forgive & Regret | Broken Bones(Self Release)2018 Hexxers | Freaks With The Savage Beat | Griddle Greasin' Daddy(Trash Wax)2019 Rockin' Ryan & The Real Goners | Caged Heat | Caged Heat(Golly Gee Records)2003 Hipbone Slim & The Kneetremblers | Hold On It's The... | Eye Of The Storm(Kizmiaz Records)2009 Holly Golightly | Truly She Is None Other | You Have Yet To Win(Damaged Goods)2003 L'Assassins | Lovin' On The Run | Blue Voodoo(Big Action Records)2013 The Delmonas | The Delmonas | I Feel Alright(Damaged Goods)1989 The Milkshakes | Milkshakes In Germany | Comes Along Midnight(Wall City Records)1984 The Boys | The Collection | Take A Heart(Taang! Records)2003 New York Dolls | Too Much, Too Soon | Stranded In The Jungle(Mercury)1974 Aces & Eights | Aces & Eights | The Creature That Ate Shyboygon(Raucous Records)2008 Dead Bundy & The Neat Neat Neats | Train To Paradise | Dust & Bones(Self Release)2013 The Gospel Swingers | The Gospel Swingers | Mississippi(Lonestar Records)2005 The Cripplers | One More For The Bad Guys | Wild Girl(Dionysus Records)2001 F.U.2. | Punk Rock | Manic Expression(Beat)1978 The Saints(I'm) Stranded | Demolition Girl(Captain Oi!)1977 The Suicide Commandos | Make A Record | Semi-Smart(Blank Records)1978 Youth Brigade | Sound & Fury | Sink With California(BYO Records)1983 Stiff Little Fingers | Nobody's Heroes | Tin Soldiers(Chrysalis Records)1980 The Real McKenzies | 10,000 Shots | Pour Decisions(Fat Wreck Chords)2005 Serious Drinking | The Revolution Starts at Closing Time | I'm On Drugs(Upright Records)2011 Menace | G.L.C. R.I.P. The Best Of Menace | Live For Today(Captain Oi!)2000 Dwarves | The Dwarves Are Younger and Even Better Looking | Unrepentant(Recess Records)2014

Continuing with Punk Rock month, we watched the documentary Another State of Mind. We talk about the Surreal Life, not listening to Youth Brigade, our first shows, shady promoters, Mike Ness's eyeliner, the American Dream, French Canadian punk rock girls, Minor Threat, mispronouncing Fugazi, Mike Ness drinks?!?!?, Shawn Stern, Forrest's theory on why nerds and punk rock is more accepted now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blanked-that/message

Once again, here we go. Another two hours of the greatest rocknroll on earth with more of the good stuff from Ian Spider Cubitt, Gutter Demons, The Nevrotix, Hillbilly Casino, Deadbolt, Amyl & The Sniffers, Youth Brigade, Quincy Punx, and more. Git it. Ian Spider Cubitt | Sunshine In Reverse | Death Of The Bride(Crazy Love Records)2019 Demented Are Go | Hellucifenation | Reptile Queen(Crazy Love Records)1999 Los Gatos Locos | Even Sociopaths Get The Blues | Dog Eat Dog(Zodiac Killer)2011 Gutter Demons | Room 209 | Buried Alive(Pirates Records)2005 The Toxenes | Highway X | The Bottle(Self Release)2019 The Cramps | Stay Sick! | Bikini Girls With Machine Guns(Enigma Records)1990 Boozehounds | Evil Deluxe | ...To Die(Crazy Love Records)2003 As Diabatz | Nightmares In Red | Cabin In The Woods(Drunkabilly Records)2018 The Rusty Robots | Tighten Your Screws And Dance To | Crazy Spaceman(Razmataz Records)2016 Beat Devils | Dig My Beat | Baby's Got Me Wrong(Magnetic Loft Records)2019 The Nevrotix | New Worlds | Eleven(Crazy Love Records)2019 Las Pistolas | Deadly Combination | Lady Luck(Western Star Recordings)2011 Amazing Crowns | The Amazing Crowns | Shiverin' In The Corner(Monolyth Records)1997 Damage Done By Worms | Psycurity Inc. | Showgirls(Damage Records)2015 Hillbilly Hellcats | Our Brand | Train To Nowhere(Rockin' Cat Records)2001 Reverend Horton Heat | Space Heater | Jimbo Song(Interscope Records)1998 The Peacocks | In Without Knockin' | First(Jump Up! Records)1999 Shark Soup | Shark Soup | Frustration(Shark Pool Music)2004 Hillbilly Casino | Tennessee Stomp | Psycho(Self Release)2010 Phantom Rockers | Av' Some Of This! | Jailbreak(Tombstone Records)1997 Mad Sin | Chills And Thrills In A Drama Of Mad Sins And Mystery | Straight To Hell(Maybe Crazy Records)1988 Archie | Listen To What Archie Sez | Listen To What Archie Sez(Kix 4 U Records)1986 The Waltons | Goin' Rodeo | Shoot On You(Korea)1987 Alex Brown & The Hepcats | Reckess Ways | Draw The Blinds(Stomp Records)2018 The Farrell Bros. | Curbstomp Boogie | Curbstomp Boogie(Raucous Records)2003 Deadbolt | Tiki Man | The Meat(Headhunter Records)1994 Amyl & The Sniffers | Big Attraction | Balaclava Lover Boogie(Self Release)2017 Thee Headcoatees | Punk Girls | Cara-Lin(Sympathy For The Record Industry)1997 Thee Dagger Debs | Thee Dagger Debs | Personal Best(Damaged Goods Records)2018 The Hives | Barely Legal | I'm A Wicked One(Burning Heart Records)1997 Anna & The Psychomen | TRASH ON!!! | Kill Me(FDH Records)2019 Youth Brigade | Sound & Fury | Did You Wanna Die(BYO Records)1983 Agent Orange | Living In Darkness | Everthing Turns Grey(Posh Boy)1980 Adolescents | Adolescents | Falling Out(Frontier Records)1990 The Dickies | Dawn Of The Dickies | Fan Mail(A&M Records)1979 Erazerhead | The Rumble Of The East | She Can Dance(Flicknife Records)1982 Peter & The Test Tube Babies | Loud Blaring Punk Rock | Rock & Roll Is Shit(Hairy Pie Records)1985 Quincy Punx | Nutso Smasho | Don't Ask Why(Recess Records)1999 Dayglo Abortions | Feed Us A Fetus | I Killed Mommy(Beer City Records)1986 Svetlanas | This is Moscow Not LA | Putin On Da Hitz(Rad Girlfriend Records)2017

It's time for the Ultras to break down the Test XI of the decade. But before that, they review all of the latest goings on from the cricket world, including the strange four-day Test proposal, England's engrossing series with South Africa, and Australia's continued good form. 

Back again after far too long away with 2 more hours of the greatest rocknroll on the planet. Featuring steaming hot piles of greatnesst from Motorhead, The Suicide Commandos, Oxymoron, Youth Brigade, Demented Are Go, The Quakes, Memphis Morticians, Old 97's, and more. Git it. Motorhead | Hammered | Brave New World(Steamhammer)2002 The Suicide Commandos | Make A Record | Premature(Blank Records)1978 Thee Headcoatees | Ballad Of The Insolent Pup | I Was Lead To Believe(Damaged Goods)1994 Wau Y Los Arrrghs!!! | Canten En Espanol | Demolicion(Voodoo Rhythm)2005 Telekrimen | Culto A Lo Imbecil | Magia Negra(Slovenly Records)2019 G.G. Allin & The Jabbers | 1980's Rock'n'Roll | Gimme Some Head(Orange Records) Oxymoron | Best Before 2000 | Crisis Identity(Cyclone Records)2000 Victory | SOS | True Breed(Pirates Press Records)2017 Sniper 66 | Caput Lupinum | 7 Years(Self Release)2014 The Casualties | Written In Blood | Ashes Of My Enemies(Cleopatra Records)2018 The Wheelz | Top 10 Super Hits | Throwaway(Wanda Records)2018 Cockney Rejects | Back On The Street | Fighting In The Street(Victory Records)2000 G.B.H. | City Baby's Revenge | Hell Hole(Clay Records)1984 Quincy Punx | Stuck On Stupid | Ephedrine(Recess Records)1996 Youth Brigade | Sound & Fury | What Are You Fighting For(BYO Records)1983 Guitar Slingers | Adios Amigo | One More Shot(Diablo Records)2014 The Frogs | Inshallah | The Day It Rained Frogs(Drunkabilly Records)2016 Demented Are Go | Kicked Out Of Hell | Satan's Rejects(I.D. Records)1989 Stinky Lou & The Goon Mat | 12 Roots N' Boogie Blues Hits | Booooooogie(Voodoo Rhythm)2008 King Louie One Man Band | Jesus Loves My One Man Band | Writing The Same Song Over And Over Again(Extra Ball Records)2002 Al Foul | The One, The Only | Ever Been Hit By A Flying Saucer(Rock N Roll Purgatory)2005 Boogie Punkers | The Brooklyn Sessions | My Babe(El Beasto Recordings)2006 Batmobile | Hard Hammer Hits | A-Bomb Boogie(Count Orlok Music)1992 Macie Skipper | Born Bad Volume 5 | Bop Pills(Born Bad)1990 Bobby Williams | Desperate Rock 'n' Roll Vol. 12 | Tarzan(Flame)1990 The Pharaohs | Blue Egypt | Blue Egypt(Nervous Records)1986 The Quakes | Planet Obscure | Promise(Orrexx Records)2012 Long Tall Texans | Texas Beat The Best Of The Long Tall Texans | Non Stop Lovin'(Anagram Records)1994 The Space Cadets | Astrobilly Rockin' | Lost On Earth(Vinyl Japan)1996 Smell Of Kat | A Dream of One Thousand Katz | The Man Who Cannot Die(Just for Fun Productions)2015 Beat Devils | Dig My Beat | Dig My Beat(Magnetic Loft Records)2019 Johnny Nightmare | Psychobilly Scarecrow | Vampire In The Sun(Crazy Love Records)2011 Memphis Morticians | Dial 'M' For Mortician | Trash Devil Rock(Trash Wax)2017 The Tremors | Invasion Of The Saucermen(I Ain't No) Two Timin' Man(Brain Drain Records)2006 The Matadors | Say You Love Satan | Say You Love Satan(Self Release)2014 Alley Dukes | Northern Rednecks(Ain't Just) A Way Out(Flying Saucer Records)2006 Old 97's | Wreck Your Life ... And Then Some | Doreen(Bloodshot Records)2009

This week I'm joined by Shawn Stern of Youth Brigade, BYO Records, and Punk Rock Bowling fame. We talk about everything from 1979 to 2019. This is an awesome interview and Shaun was very gracious with his time.Please subscribe, like, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Please consider supporting the show: patreon.com/185milessouth paypal.me/185milessouth Check us out on social media: instagram.com/185milessouth facebook.com/185milessouth twitter.com/185milessouth All Episodes are available at: 185milessouth.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/185milessouth)

  Hey punks, skaters, moshers, skinheads, slam dancers and everyone else, the MMC are (finally) back with a new episode. On this one Stu and John look at the influential, low budget punk documentary from 1984 - Another State of Mind Get on the bus with us, Youth Brigade and Social Distortion, and see a genuine DIY tour, and all the trappings that come with it. So sit back with a pig fat infused milkshake, and listen to us talk Another State of Mind. Watch the full thing here    

The 1984 film from Adam Small and Peter Stuart, Another State of Mind, documents an international tour by two west coast punk bands, Youth Brigade and Social Distortion; capturing the attitudes, ethos, and lifestyles of the time.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 1984 film from Adam Small and Peter Stuart, Another State of Mind, documents an international tour by two west coast punk bands, Youth Brigade and Social Distortion; capturing the attitudes, ethos, and lifestyles of the time.

The 1984 film from Adam Small and Peter Stuart, Another State of Mind, documents an international tour by two west coast punk bands, Youth Brigade and Social Distortion; capturing the attitudes, ethos, and lifestyles of the time.

Blake FarberDirector / Film Maker and Guitarist of Olde Yorke http://blakefarber.com/Recorded 3/20/19 at the Eliot Hotel in Boston, MA in snow storm. Blake had just flew in from Singapore the nigh before, gave a talk the Berkley college of music, and then was just about to fly back to New York. What we talk about: Blake played guitar in Olde York. Played Europe, Japan, all over the states. Always lived in Manhattan. Born and Raised. One of Blake’s first show was Youth Brigade at CBGBs. How the closing of CBGBs marked a demarcation of a changing New York. Is New York the center of the world? Blake has been to 42 countries, his base is New York as the world and the diversity is there. Blake went to LA in 2002-2003. Dropped out of LA. Wrote a film script at 16, guidance counselor told him he would be working at IBM soon…a discouraged Blake left and went to work on movie sets as a gripper and making his own movies with friends in LA. Decided to go back to NYC. That was his “film school.” At age 17, got a fake ID on St. Mark’s place (Punk)…met some older dudes in a bar, started old yorke with his brother on drums. That led to tour but decided to make music videos to promote his band his tour. From there, networking through hardcore and punk to shoot music videos. When the DSLR world came out (Digital single-lens reflex camera), the technology allowed for easy travel and to make high quality videos. How did Blake made this life: -Networking / Travel. Invested in trips. -Made a portfolio-“Being cool”…attitude helps -Ingenuity-DIY Ethos. Blake’s two most ‘punk’ things he ever done: -Got fired / kicked out from MTV-Gave a talk / guest lecture at Harvard…Blake is a high school drop out. Go to school / university because you want to, not because you feel like you need to. I Origins, 2014. Movie quote: “To me, the best thing about living like a lab rat is that sometimes, really rare times, you actually discover something.” Directing Beyonce’s “Countdown” music video in 2011. https://youtu.be/2XY3AvVgDnsMTV in Times square and the dentist appointment. Shooting a Kotex commercial in Bangkok on Christmas day.https://vimeo.com/284929001A lot of recent jobs have been in commercials in Asia recently (at least once or twice a year). Ad agency goes to a production company and then they go to a director. How do you shoot on location in Asia when you live in New York? Filming in Singapore airport. Learning photography by trial and error and visual cues. Director cuts vs. what is actually released. Always shoot extra film in digital. A minute long commercial is at least a two to three day shoot with at least three different locations.Directing and filming the Oppo RealMe commercial in New York.https://vimeo.com/29538957…in only two days. How commercials these days are mini movies. Working on directing his first full length film. The curse of being self critical and its importance. Directing an ad campaign for peace for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games https://vimeo.com/163687351…and paying off the main drug lord with cash so that he could shoot in a Favela. City of God and Elite Squad. “Just Do It”

Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival is but a week away! To celebrate, we have festival founders & Youth Brigadiers, Shawn & Mark Stern on the show for ONE OF THE BEST EPISODES EVER OF TOAP!!! Join Damian in his glee as the Sterns talk about all his favourite topics: From AA Records to Zolar X! OH, MY GAWD! Also Touched On: Going to see the Dickies for a first show A disagreement about Vom Tampon eating scares of some stoner buddies Robert Trower Getting into Devo Going to back to Toronto and catching the B-52s and the Beat People  Saskatoon Temp-hair dye disaster 100 Punk to rule the world: The Masque and the Canterbury The Go-Gos A different perspective on the invading beach punks Test Tube Records & Greg Heston Skinhead Manor Skin Swing Brigade Someone Gonna Get Their Head Kicked Matt Groening loves the comp getting Doug Moody into punk Bringing Aggression around to meet Doug Moody for a shakedown and it getting them signed Nearly winding up on the People’s Court AA Records French Oi Eskorbuto  Pure Hell & the Dead Boys Brendan Mullen’s ear AND SO MUCH MORE!!! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS

Från Grandmaster Flash till XXXTentacion via Youth Brigade och Ghostmane - Hasan Ramic gästar och benar ut hiphopens historia och dess likheter och olikheter med hardcorepunken.

In another very special episode Brandi and Joe discuss their favorite movies tv shows and albums and podcasts of the year. Then they get into a discussion about the Enneagram and how they still don't get it but how it became a huge thing in 2018 even though it wasn't really a thing the year before. Then they end the episode talking about feeling lonely and depressed in the holiday season and encourage others to reach out to those who are alone this holiday season.    We'd also like to thank all of you for being a part of our Bible Study this year. Y'all are the best fans and we hope to have another great year of fun discussions together!   Favorite Movies 1:45 Favorite TV Shows: 15:09 Favorite Albums: 20:30 Favorite Podcasts 27:29 Enneagram Talk: 44:34 Holiday Depression: 58:53 Thank You All: 1:07:56   Into and Outro Song: "Last Day Of The Year" by Youth Brigade

Nesse episódio tocamos: The Skrotes, Sepultura, Megadeth, Metallica, Jamiroquai, Cascadura, Wings, Leonard Cohen, INKY, Moby, Interpol, Joy Division, Embrace, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Goverment Issue, Youth Brigade, Rites of Spring, Reagan Youth, Dag Nasty, Fugazi. Episódio 002 do Aperta O Play veiculado na WebRadio Mutante Rádio em 11/02/2017! Apresentação: Alexandre Okubo, Danilo Soares e Eduardo Ferreira.

This week on Bearly on Topic, we start the first of many conversations on the youth of the Boston Bruins. Who do we like? Who do we hate? Who needs to improve their play? How are the younger players affecting the veteran players? What will happen when Vatrano returns? We have lots of questions and many answers.

Shawn Stern didn’t set out to become a Punk Rock Icon.  When he - along with his two brothers - created the (now) seminal band Youth Brigade back in 1980, all they really wanted to do was play music and hang with friends.  Punk Rock, he quickly realized, was the perfect venue for that lifestyle, “We (could) play music, we don’t have to be really good,… and you could talk about the problems - that really still exist - that (pop music) won’t talk about.”  But Punk Rockers need to eat.  So, when the major labels couldn’t care less about distributing BYO’s albums, when club owners didn’t want to book the band, and when promoters wouldn’t return his phone calls - Shawn went DIY.  Again with his brother, “This is a family affair,” Shawn cashed in his Bar Mitzvah Bonds (in the process screwing Bank of America) and started his own label - BYO Records. “It’s not rocket science, We learned early on how businesses work without ever taking a business class, I don't know to me it's just logical.”  Suddenly, Shawn was more than Youth Brigades lead singer, he was an entrepreneur, de-facto CEO, and both President and CFO of his own company. In this episode of 21KHZ, How Shawn Stern managed to run a punk rock label and still keep his soul.

Hey there TOAP fans! This week on the show Damian sits down with someone that he has respected and looked up to for a long time… Melanie Kaye! Listen in as Damian learns about the early years of the Ottawa hardcore scene and her career spent in Punk music. Also touched on: -Being a square with the coolest parents -Mom running Splash Gallery: Ottawa’s first Punk epicenter -Hanging out a Bay Shore -Parents moving to the Gleeb to prevent you from becoming too normal -Craving the conventionality -Unable to do a cartwheel and it changing your life -Forming Last Prayers -Fucking Becky!!! The rocker ruining your first show -Moving out and setting up the NO PIGS House at 15 -The Subverts -“Invite Only” to trick the cops -TSOL stealing all the money and MONEYBOX at your first show -A warm hug from Brian Taylor -Porcelain Forehead, Asexuals and MDC -Making Exploited pay for a broken Mike -Blunder Mix Record -’84: Punk gets political -Running DOA fanclub -Staying at the Vats -Rotate This! get you back your stolen record years later -Booking the Minutemen -Singing back-ups for the Dicks -Youth Brigade -Golden Calgarians -Booking Dayglo Abortions and regretting. -Not booking bands that sing stuff you can’t agree with -Taking the message from Jello -Picking the DK openers in Montreal and pissing people off -Dealing with the US border on the Porcelain Forehead tour -NoMeansNo -Meeting Fat Mike and NoFX -Punk No Die -Riot Grrrl -AND MORE!!!!!

Kyle and John are back for another episode. In this episode they bring you a full detail look at the DC scene. They do also chat about bikes and how they are getting back into it after some surgeries. Plus, you get a bonus - the guys chat about some hardcore and cycling books. If you're looking for a unique podcast that brings together some knowledgeable banter about music and bikes together into one, this is your show.   Read More about the hosts, Kyle and John   We want to hear from you! Are you involved with a local mountain biking organization? We want to hear from you. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at info@mountainbikeradio.com.   --------------------------------------------------------   SHOW NOTES:   Visit our blog for audio and Video clips of the bands we reviewed: http://deathwishracing.blogspot.com/   IN THE STUDIO:   Walls Of Jericho - recording new album for Napalm records due out 2015. First new release since 2008‘s ‘The American Dream’ - https://www.facebook.com/WallsofJericho   The Sword - Recording for a 2015 release on Razor and Tie - http://swordofdoom.com/                 Poison Idea - New release in April on Southern Lord Records - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Poison-Idea-Official-/366089496806858   Rotting Out - New E.P. out March 10 on Pure Noise Records - http://www.rottingout.com   V.O.D. (vision of disorder) recording new album out late spring 2015             https://www.facebook.com/VisionOfDisorder             Will Haven EP out May 19 Artery Recordings https://www.facebook.com/willhavenband                             NEWS:   SUMAC - Just Released ‘The Deal’ on Profound Lore Records. The new band formed by Aaron Turner (ISIS/OLD MAN GLOOM) and Nick Yacyshyn (BAPTISTS), who are joined by bassist Brian Cook (BOTCH) - https://www.facebook.com/SUMACBAND   Primitive Man - Limited Edition  12“ EP on Relapse Records 2/17/15 - https://www.facebook.com/primitivemandoom   Defeater Signs a deal with Epitaph Records - https://www.facebook.com/defeaterband   Gallows new album ‘Desolation Sounds’ release date 4/13/15 - http://www.gallows.co.uk/ Process Black - new Tim Singer (deadguy, no escape, kiss it goodbye) free demo on bandcamp - http://processblack.bandcamp.com/releases               BANDS ON TOUR:             BANE - Four week US Tour starting 3/26/15 - https://www.facebook.com/banecentral   Defeater - Full US tour starting 3/27/15 - https://www.facebook.com/defeaterband   Cult Leader - Tour starts 3/3/15 - https://www.facebook.com/CultLeaderMusic   SUMAC - Northwest tour starting 3/11/15 - https://www.facebook.com/SUMACBAND     SEGMENT 2: DC HARDCORE            http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington,_D.C._hardcore   The majority of the DC hardcore bands were made up of middle/upper class private school educated children of diplomats and other members of the Washington establishment at the time. Many grew up in the Georgetown and Northwest areas of DC, where they developed a sense of social justice by witnessing its injustices first hand - they were rich kids living in a privileged world, a social elite.   Some of the many legendary DC bands:   Minor Threat, Teen Idols, S.O.A., FUGAZI, Bad Brains, Dag Nasty, Swiz, Iron Cross, VOID, The Faith, Youth Brigade, Government Issue, Scream, Marginal Man, Gray matter, EMBRACE, Soul Side, rites Of Spring, Ignition, Worlds Collide, Damnation A.D., Battery, Ashes, Gauge, SEGMENT 3:       Essential DC Hardcore Records from Our collections:            DAG NASTY - Can I Say Original release 1986 Dischord Records Re-Released in 2002 on CD - CD contains bonus material   Dag Nasty was a Washington D.C. melodic hardcore band formed in 1985 by guitarist Brian Baker of Minor Threat. Their style of less aggressive, melodic hardcore was influential to emocore, as well as post-hardcore. Check them out here: http://www.daghouse.com/   BAD BRAINS - Rock For Light             Original Release 1983 on PVC Records             Reissued 1987 Caroline Records             ReMixed and Released 1991 Caroline Records.   Bad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington DC in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk. Bad Brains developed a fast and intense punk rock sound which came to be labeled "hardcore", and was often played faster and more emphatically than the music of many of  their peers. The unique factor of the band's music was the fact that they played more complex rhythms than other hardcore punk bands, also adapting non-punk style guitar riffs and solos into their songs.           The second full-length album by hardcore punk pioneers  Bad Brains, released in 1983.   A previous album, Bad Brains, was released in 1982 but only on cassette, therefore making Rock for Light Bad Brains' first proper album. https://www.facebook.com/badbrains http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Brains               MINOR THREAT - Out of Step Original Release - 1983 Dischord Records   Out of Step is the sole studio album by American hardcore punk band Minor Threat. It was released on 45 RPM vinyl in April 1983 through Dischord Records. After a temporary break-up in 1982, Minor Threat entered Inner Ear Studios in January 1983 to record Out of Step. Recording duties were handled by Don Zientara. While the lyrics on their early EPs were an outlet for MacKaye's message, the lyrics on Out of Step deal mainly with friendships and problems associated with them. http://www.dischord.com/band/minor-threat http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_Threat             Other Links and Info:   Dischord Records - http://www.dischord.com/ NYHC Book - http://www.bazillionpoints.com/shop/nyhc-new-york-hardcore-1980-1990-by-tony-rettman/ Bike Mechanic Tales From The Road And Workshop - http://www.velopress.com/books/bike-mechanic/ Cannondale CAAD10 - http://www.cannondale.com/nam_en/2015/bikes/road/elite-road/caad10 Nigel Tufnel - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Tufnel Our Blog: Deathwish Racing - http://deathwishracing.blogspot.com/ Become a Mountain Bike Radio Member Email Kyle Email Mountain Bike Radio

Here is the first edition of the Short On Ideas punk music podcast. On here, I have some new stuff from Fucked Up, The Copyrights & Masked Intruder. You can also listen to some old favorites from the likes of The Bouncing Souls, Kid Dynamite & The Youth Brigade. Stop by every Wednesday-ish for more […]

Join Francis, as he brings the world of punk rock crashing to the forefront. Every Monday night they will have the music and artists that brought the punk scene alive. Tonight is an all music show. I will be playing bands including The Exploited, Never Say Never, Allergic to Whores, Hammered Grunts, Youth Brigade and Minor Threat amongst others. To take part in the show, call (347) 202-0832 or click on the free skype link on the sites page.

Unrest Fest!Vue Wave 27: Unrest Fest!Unrest Fest is music for the un-rest of us happening at New City Suburbs on Aug 3 & 4Bed Tracks:Youth BrigadeViolenceThe FranklinsSkate CrimesSNFUStepstrangerIggy PopThe PassengerFeatured Tracks:The AccusedMartha WillDefianceScrewed UpInhasteThe WreckageAttitude AdjustmentGrey World