Alternative Tentacles Batcast
154 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsThe official podcast for Alternative Tentacles Records and Jello Biafra. As one of the most legendary independent labels in the world, Alternative Tentacles remains a vital and abundant source of punk rock, hardcore, spoken word artistry and a wealth of other genres. Founded in 1979 by then-Dead Kennedys frontman and outspoken provocateur Jello Biafra, A.T. has never shied away from embracing both the radical and the experimental, serving to expand the world’s idea of what constitutes punk.
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Episodes
What is Going On? - Alternative Tentacles Update with DOMINIC DAVI
February 09, 2024 14:00 - 54 minutes - 48.3 MBDominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb) sits down to review the last few months of Alternative Tentacles Records! Talking about the launch of the new website, the new Patreon, Krampus Night 2023, the state of represses, and new releases the label has been involved in. Hear tracks from ArnoCorps, NomeansNo, Jello Biafra and the Raunch and Soul All-Stars, Sandrider, The Darts, Jello Biafra with Motorpsycho, and DFMK!
Freya Hausman - General Manager of Alternative Tentacles Records
September 20, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 48.5 MBThis week Dominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb, Loud Graves) sits down with the new General Manager of Alternative Tentacles Records, Freya Hausman. They talk about how Feya got started as an intern at A.T. years ago, running her own label, interviewing with Jello Biafra, and taking over the label. They talk about upcoming plans for the label, the status of the 7" Club, the coming Patreon plans, and more! Featuring the music of Tribe 8, Wheelchair Sports Camp, and Westley Willis Learn more abou...
The Return of The bATcast with Dominic Davi
August 24, 2023 16:18 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBDominic Davi (bassist for Tsunami Bomb) returns to the bATcast after a long absence, to give you the lastest news on all things Alternative Tentacles Records! He answers questions submitted by fans from the facebook group that cover when particular records are coming out, the status of the 7" Club, and humming tunes into our answering machine. He also spins tracks from SPANK MACHINE, THE DARTS, MINISTRY, TSUNAMI BOMB, and LEGENDARY SHACK SHAKERS! The bATcast is back!
VINYL-GEDDON
March 18, 2022 19:35 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBIn this episode of the Alternative Tentacles bATcast, Kevin None and Dominic Davi (from Tsunami Bomb) return to spin records and answer your questions about AT! Track Listing: Legendary Shack Shakers "God Forsaken Town" CockadoodleDeux https://alternativetentacles.com/product/cockadoodledeux-album/ ArnoCorps "Pumping Iron" Two More https://alternativetentacles.com/product/two-more/ (we stupidly called this song "Two More"... sorry guys) Culture Shock "Uncivilized" Attentio...
Alternative Tentacles Radio: Spring 2022
March 03, 2022 21:55 - 1 hour - 85 MBTHE RETURN OF AT RADIO! Give your day a background soundtrack as DJ Kevin None & DJ Nina spin records from the AT catalog in this very special Spring Sale themed episode!
What Would Jello Do? Part 102: The Trucker Protests
March 01, 2022 00:22 - 28 minutes - 53.8 MBOn the latest episode of What Would Jello Do?, Jello looks at the recent Trucker Protests. Talking about a few points that the media hasn't been mentioning enough. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
Alternative Tentacles Update 2022
February 18, 2022 07:35 - 1 hour - 147 MBDominic Davi, Kevin None, and Nina sit down and play tracks from the latest releases from Alternative Tentacles Records artists, Spindrift, Legendary Shack Shakers, Itchy-O, and more! They also answer live questions from listeners!
What Would Jello Do? Part 101: THE ROTTENHOLE VERDICT
November 29, 2021 23:44 - 17 minutes - 34 MBJello Biafra discusses concerns regarding the recent Kyle Rittenhouse verdict. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 100: The Great Betrayal (part 4)
September 13, 2021 21:34 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBIn Jello Biafra's 100th episode of "What Would Jello Do?" he concludes his 4 part series on The Great Betrayal in Afghanistan. A must listen. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 99: The Great Betrayal (part 3)
September 09, 2021 21:10 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBPart 3 in a series with Jello Biafra discussing "The Great Betrayal" in Afghanistan. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 98: The Great Betrayal (part 2)
September 07, 2021 19:43 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBPart 2 in a series with Jello Biafra discussing "The Great Betrayal" in Afghanistan. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 97: The Great Betrayal (part 1)
September 05, 2021 19:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBJoe Biden has pulled American Troops out of Afghanistan. While Americans did need to leave, what are the implications of this decision and how much did "The Blob" influence the way this was brought about? What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 96: Texas
September 05, 2021 05:57 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBWith the Supreme Court allowing the Texas Abortion law to go in effect while it’s legality is still being debated, this has huge implications across the board for women, and for us all. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
Jello Biafra - The First Great Betrayal
August 21, 2021 08:15 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MB"This isn’t our first “Great Betrayal” of Afghanistan. We did it in the 1990’s too!" - Jello Biafra In the wake of the United States' complete withdrawal from Afghanistan, we ask you to step back to 2002, and Jello Biafra's classic spoken word album, Virus 290 "Machine Gun In The Clown's Hand". Jello talks about some of the American policies that has lead us to this moment. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED LISTENING
What Would Jello Do? Part 95: The California Recall
August 21, 2021 04:57 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBThere are ballots arriving in mailboxes all over California this week, to consider the fate of Governor Gavin Newscum. However what happens if he is removed from office? Is the outcome far worse? How does Dianne Feinstein play into all this? What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
"Where's My Order?" - Update on the Spring Sale orders!
June 30, 2021 21:44 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBThe AT staff pulls back the curtain on the bATcave, and gives updates on what has delayed some of the orders from the Spring Sale. We also learn about Pi_Pi! Songs played: Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School Of Medine "Blunder Blubber" Tsunami Bomb "The Lullaby For The End Of The World" The Darts "Love U 2 Death" Dicks "Hate The Police" The World/Inferno Friendship Society "All I Can Do To Help You With Your Nightmares Is Keep You Up Late"
Guantanamo School Of Medicine - Tea Party Revenge Porn Interview
May 07, 2021 23:28 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBAlternative Tentacles own Anne-Marie Anderson, sits down with her old friends Ralph Spright, Larry Boothroyd, and Jason Willer... collectively known as Guantanamo School of Medicine (with Jello Biafra). They talk about the new album, "Tea Party Revenge Porn" and just what it's like to be in a band with Jello!
What Would Jello Do? Part 92: THE RETURN OF MASS SHOOTINGS
April 20, 2021 21:02 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBMass shootings are back with a vengeance. Jello examines the causes of these shootings and what we should do about it. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
$10 LP SALE SPECIAL
April 14, 2021 20:25 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBKevin None continues his journey through the Alternative Tentacles discography, this time focusing on some of the LPs that will be for sale this weekend in our online store!
$1 CD SALE SPECIAL
April 14, 2021 19:34 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBKevin None returns to highlight some choice cuts from the Alternative Tentacles discography, and give you some ideas of what CDs to pick up from the upcoming sale this weekend (or any time)! Some great tracks played on this one.
Jello Biafra - Tea Party Revenge Porn (Part 3)
March 19, 2021 06:20 - 53 minutes - 44.6 MBJello Biafra sits down with longtime friend Jesse Lucious (former frontman for Blatz, The Criminals, & The Pathogens), for his radio show "Losin It with Jesse Lucious on MMH Radio in the United Kingdom to talk about the new album, "Tea Party Revenge Porn" from Jello Biafra and The Guantanamo School of Medicine! This is PART 3 of a 3 part series!
Jello Biafra - Tea Party Revenge Porn (Part 2)
February 22, 2021 19:42 - 55 minutes - 46 MBJello Biafra sits down with longtime friend Jesse Lucious (former frontman for Blatz, The Criminals, & The Pathogens), for his radio show "Losin It with Jesse Lucious on MMH Radio in the United Kingdom to talk about the new album, "Tea Party Revenge Porn" from Jello Biafra and The Guantanamo School of Medicine! This is PART 2 of a 3 part series!
Jello Biafra - Tea Party Revenge Porn (Part 1)
February 09, 2021 21:25 - 58 minutes - 48.8 MBJello Biafra sits down with longtime friend Jesse Lucious (former frontman for Blatz, The Criminals, & The Pathogens), for his radio show "Losin It with Jesse Lucious on MMH Radio in the United Kingdom to talk about the new album, "Tea Party Revenge Porn" from Jello Biafra and The Guantanamo School of Medicine! This is PART 1 of a 3 part series!
What Would Jello Do? Part 89: Capital Riots & Where To Go From Here
January 13, 2021 22:32 - 11 minutes - 21.3 MBJello Biafra discusses the recent Capital riots and where we should go from here. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 88: What Joe Biden Should Do Now
December 18, 2020 22:14 - 7 minutes - 5.95 MBSince we are on the subject of Joe Biden, here are a few suggestions on things he could start doing right now. Before he takes office on January 20th, in order to get things moving in the right direction. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 87: What Biden Should Do On January 20th
December 11, 2020 21:41 - 11 minutes - 8.84 MBEveryone is so excited about Biden! We shall see. A few suggestions on how Biden can actually change some things for the better as soon as he becomes president on January 20th. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 86: Protect The Vote
October 07, 2020 01:57 - 20 minutes - 39.5 MBJello Biafra looks at what the Trump led Republicans are preparing to do to make voting as difficult as possible and steal this election. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 85: Vote Defense!
October 07, 2020 01:46 - 6 minutes - 12.3 MBLive from his new hidden office, Jello Biafra address Trump's recent comments regarding Proud Boys and how we can keep everyone safe when voting in November. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
Jello Biafra & Greg Palast
September 27, 2020 21:20 - 1 hour - 167 MBTwo great voices from Alternative Tentacles: Greg Palast, author and investigative journalist whose credits include the BBC and The Guardian, and whose recent book "How Trump Stole 2020" sits down with Jello Biafra for a fantastic discussion. Huge thank you to Greg Palast for allowing us to use this interview as a bATcast episode! For more information on Alternative Tentacles: https://alternativetentacles.com
Interview with Jeff Dean of Dead Ending
September 04, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBIn a segment now called "Between Two Bassists", Christina Madcap bassist of The Darts and Dominic Davi bassist of Tsunami Bomb, sit down with Jeff Dean! Guitarist for Dead Ending who have just released their latest EP, "American Virus"! They share stories about the formation of Dead Ending, how "American Virus" came together, collecting records, the ultimate cover songs, the most embarrassing moments on stage, and what it's like to be on Alternative Tentacles Records. For more informa...
What Would Jello Do? Part 84: Rushmore Envy
September 03, 2020 18:52 - 7 minutes - 13.8 MBThings are getting weirder and weirder, Trump amok actually asked the governor of South Dakota about getting his face on Mount Rushmore... What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
L.A. Machina
August 24, 2020 10:41 - 48 minutes - 87.6 MBDominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb) sits down with Rikki Styxx, Suzi Moon, and Michelle Michelle Balderrama of L.A. Machina! They talk about their new debut 7" "Welcome To The Machina", how the pandemic made them get creative, their two music videos, and how the band came to be! For more information on L.A. Machina: https://machinaband.com/ For more information on Alternative Tentacles: https://alternativetentacles.com
Interview with L.A. Machina
August 24, 2020 10:41 - 48 minutes - 87.6 MBDominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb) sits down with Rikki Styxx, Suzi Moon, and Michelle Michelle Balderrama of L.A. Machina! They talk about their new debut 7" "Welcome To The Machina", how the pandemic made them get creative, their two music videos, and how the band came to be! For more information on L.A. Machina: https://machinaband.com/ For more information on Alternative Tentacles: https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 83: United States Post Office
August 17, 2020 00:13 - 8 minutes - 17 MBJello talks about the attempts by the Trump administration to pull the plug on the United States Postal Office, what is the underlying cause of the issue, what the end of the USPS will mean, and why Obama and Biden are also to blame for the situation we are now in. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
THE DARTS (US)
July 31, 2020 03:06 - 1 hour - 127 MBDominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb) sits down with Nicole Laurenne, Christina Madcap, and Meliza Jackson from The Darts! They talk about how the band came together, how they are surviving the pandemic, the process behind their album, "I Like You But Not Like That", and most exciting of all... what's coming next! For more information on The Darts: https://www.facebook.com/thedartsUS/ For more information on Alternative Tentacles: https://alternativetentacles.com
Interview with The Darts (US)
July 31, 2020 03:06 - 1 hour - 127 MBDominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb) sits down with Nicole Laurenne, Christina Madcap, and Meliza Jackson from The Darts! They talk about how the band came together, how they are surviving the pandemic, the process behind their album, "I Like You But Not Like That", and most exciting of all... what's coming next! For more information on The Darts: https://www.facebook.com/thedartsUS/ For more information on Alternative Tentacles: https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 82: What Happens When The Government Riots? (Part 6)
June 10, 2020 00:17 - 28 minutes - 51.7 MBOkay... since we ran out of time the other night when I was making parts 1-5, now I can update things a little. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 81: What Happens When The Government Riots? (Part 5)
June 09, 2020 23:56 - 11 minutes - 21.2 MBWell... there have been a feeeew good things to come out of this... What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 80: What Happens When The Government Riots? (Part 4)
June 09, 2020 23:23 - 12 minutes - 23.4 MBIt's been quite a gut punch over this weekend... What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 79: What Happens When The Government Riots? (Part 3)
June 09, 2020 22:57 - 14 minutes - 25.6 MB"When the looting starts, the shooting starts!" What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 78: What Happens When The Government Riots? (Part 2)
June 09, 2020 22:48 - 18 minutes - 34.5 MBMy condolences and sorrow to the families of the victims. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 77: What Happens When The Government Riots? (Part 1)
June 09, 2020 22:34 - 16 minutes - 30.7 MBGreetings from Riot World! What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 76: JARED! WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO NOW?!?
May 12, 2020 19:04 - 7 minutes - 14 MBJello Biafra latest spoken word, as States prepare to reopen despite the mounting death tolls and against the warnings of health experts, Donald Trump’s administration seems more lost than ever. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit alternativetentacles.com
What Would Jello Do? Part 75: The Race To Reopen
April 30, 2020 20:09 - 3 minutes - 7.04 MBBetween the dangerously surreal race to reopen and Donald Trump's recent suggestions, Jello has a few choice words in response. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit alternativetentacles.com
Home Arrest Live 2 - The Neverending Plague
April 22, 2020 07:54 - 1 hour - 160 MB4/22/20- It's been a few weeks now, and Hosts Dominic, Kevin None, Nadine, Just Chris, Totally Amber, and Anne-Marie return to update each other on the extended stay at home, but talk about Tiger King, the music industry, the Western States Pact, all while spinning some tracks from the AT discography.
What Would Jello Do? Part 74 - Disaster Capitalism
April 13, 2020 18:38 - 17 minutes - 34.1 MBThe Shelter In Place Order continues and while we try to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Donald Trump and his cronies engage in Disaster Capitalism, and that's not all. Jello Biafra tackles this and more on his latest episode of "What Would Jello Do?" What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com
Home Arrest Live - COVID-19 Edition
March 26, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB3/26/20 - The Shelter in Place order to combat the spread of COVID-19 is in place so using Facetime hosts Dominic Davi, Anne-Marie, Nadine, Kevin None, Just Chris, and Totally Amber discuss their experiences in their homes, and with recent closures.
Jello Biafra - Message From Our Sponsor 2020
March 24, 2020 08:07 - 4 minutes - 8.52 MBJello Biafra updates his classic monologue, “Message From Our Sponsor” from his first spoken word album, “No More Cocoons” as a BRAND NEW spoken word track for 2020. Available for download on bandcamp: https://jellobiafra.bandcamp.com/track/message-from-our-sponsor-2020
What Would Jello Do? Part 72 & 73 - Jello Biafra Spoken Word
March 13, 2020 03:03 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MB3/12/20: We've combined the two latest episodes of Jello Biafra's spoken word YouTube series, "What Would Jello Do?" that he had uploaded together into one podcast episode! Jello addresses the many reasons Trump could be impeached on a bi-monthly basis by Congress, and then delves into the Coronavirus pandemic, along with suggestions for custom virus masks.
The Good, The Bad, and The COVID-19
February 28, 2020 23:24 - 1 hour - 124 MB2/28/20: Dominic, Nadine, Anne-Marie, and Just Chris talk about a number of subjects and spin some tracks! COVID-19, Starting a band, The loss of Th'Inbred's singer, and... well Dick-Pizza.