Back On The Grind

Lomes of Pigeon Pit, joins Pepe Bandit for an unguarded conversation that starts with songwriting as alchemy — puking out the fucked-up parts of the world and finding gold in the filth — and follows it into personal authority forged through hardship, acid trips, and a philosophy of spiritual anarchism built on empathy.
They discuss the work of transmuting hope and gratitude into action, the magic of DIY shows and what gets lost and gained when a band outgrows the basements it started in. The conversation also turns toward the strange weight of being someone strangers cry in front of, and what it means to carry that without claiming credit for someone else's survival. Pepe shares why this one is personal for him — his own kid found Lomes's music during the years he was locked up, long before the two of them ever met. We close out playing the Pigeon Pit song "Thread The Needle."

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linktr.ee/pigeonpit (for show tickets and more)
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pigeonpit.bandcamp.com/music

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Amy fronted Evil Robot Us' a DIY folk punk band out of Buffalo that shared its first bill with Against Me! and later toured and recorded with Erik Petersen — but this story follows where that punk ethic took her next: ten years as a children's librarian, a decade as a professional aerialist and storyteller, and now grad school to become a therapist for kids and families. Pepe and Amy trace the thread connecting it all - while swapping stories from the early 2000s scene, talking through parenting during incarceration, raising a neurodivergent kid, recovering from long COVID, and closing by honoring Erik Petersen's lasting influence.

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For more Evil Robot Us' or to connect with Amy

evilrobotus.bandcamp.com/music
amykgodfrey.com/

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Back On The Grind Records - For DIY, Folk Punk, Rap & Merch:
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Pepe Bandit & Chris Conde discuss queer identity & expression through music. Chris addresses the discomforts that can arise in early personal life & performances around this subject. They explore censorship & cancel culture & the importance of growth within the community. The dialogue emphasizes the need for open communication & understanding while confronting these issues.
They delve into the complexities of accountability, redemption, & the importance of doing the work after past mistakes. The difficulties of understanding allegations in context, the delicate balance of forgiveness & the challenges of navigating truth & consent are also explored. Ultimately, they emphasize the need for truly open dialogue in fostering healing & understanding.

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instagram.com/conde_nyc/
chrisconde.com/

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Back On The Grind Records - For DIY, Folk Punk, Rap & Merch:
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A bonus episode that explores 3 different perspectives (audience member / band / organizer)from this years STOOP FEST! We play Pathétique by Frog Legs at the end.

First Interview - Greg Bee (audience member)
Second Interview - Frog Legs (band)
Third Interview - Willow (organizer)

stoopfest.org
instagram.com/froglegspgh/
froglegsband.com/

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Back On The Grind Records - For DIY, Folk Punk, Rap & Merch:

backonthegrindrecords.bandcamp.com/music

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Back On The Grind Records - For DIY, Folk Punk, Rap & Merch:
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In this conversation, Early Brunner of Recovery Demystified joins Pepe Bandit in responding to listener's questions about addiction & recovery. They discuss the importance of creating supportive resources for individuals struggling with substance use & emphasize the need for personalized recovery approaches. Expect to hear about the challenges of maintaining friendships during recovery, & the complexities of family dynamics when addiction is involved. Learn about the challenges of relapse, & the journey towards helping others in recovery. The conversation also delves into the critical issues of mental health, suicide, & the necessity of seeking help. Early & Pepe emphasize the need for open discussions about these topics to reduce stigma & promote healing.
The song at the end is titled "Dent" and performed by Mr. Michael Motorcycle.

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recoverydemystified.com/
instagram.com/recoverydemystified/

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Back On The Grind Records - For DIY, Folk Punk, Rap & Merch:
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