Ep. 158 – Shining Life PressZack and John run Shining Life Press, formerly known as the beloved label Moshers Delight, and curate the page Youth Crew 88.John was the frontman of the grunge-influenced hardcore band GIVE, while Zac fronted Intent.We talk about their upbringings, straight edge, obsessive tendencies, the Floorpunch Book, 1328 Newton Street, John’s “stuffed animal art,” long-lasting friendships, and more.
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JUSTIN BRIGGS
Ep. 157 – Justin BriggsJustin is the mastermind behind the record label Warthog Speaks and a member of bands such as Desolation, The Hunting Party, and Vacuum.These days, you can find him playing in The Government or at the record store he co-owns in Oakland, California - Moving Records.We talk about getting into hardcore through a tape passed around his high school, his teenage years, living at the Maximum Rock n Roll house, sobriety, opening Moving Records, and more.Warthog Speak just announced pre-orders for the brand-new Fuerza Bruta 10-inch. Go check it out!
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JESSE MILLER GORDON
Ep. 156 – Jesse Miller GordonJesse Miller Gordon is a writer.He’s also the frontman of several unique bands, including Sick Feeling, Gradient, and Privacy.Crucially, he is a definitive artist in his own right.I was intrigued to meet and learn more about Jesse after reading his brutally honest and touching afterword in Ross J. Farrar’s photo book Planet Ross.Without hesitation, during our trip to RBS Fest weekend, we met for this fun, informative, and memorable interview.We talk about his childhood, attending hardcore shows at Gilman at a young age, the infamous story of breaking his dick, the formation of Sick Feeling, and overall an attempt to shed light on his character and sick style.
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MATTHEW HOODRACK
Ep. 155 – Mathew HoodrackMathew “Hoodrack” is the frontman of War Hungry and Stick Together, bass man in Disengage, roadie veteran, and currently a family man.We talk about growing up in the woods, collecting Hot Wheels with his father, influences and formation of War Hungry, Posi Numbers Fest, and becoming a father.Hoodrack is a genuine and stand-up guy. I asked him during the interview:“how did having a close relationship with your father impact you?”His response was:“It’s not hard to be a good guy if you have that example.”Featured Ad: Extinction Burst Label
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MARTIN SORRONDEGUY
Ep. 154 - Martin SorrendeguyMartin Sorrondeguy, better known as Martin Crudo, is the frontman of Los Crudos, Limp Wrist, Canal Irreal, and Needles, as well as the drummer in Trágatelo and founder of the DIY record label Lengua Armada.Limp Wrist is one of the most globally recognizable queercore bands.Los Crudos are one of the first Spanish-speaking punk bands in the United States.We talk about migrating to the U.S. with his family from Uruguay, the relationship and influence of his mother, the infamous riot at a Crudos show in Chile, his mom’s reaction to the Limp Wrist Facades album cover, Straight Edge, the modern world, and more.
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