Killed by Desk
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Have you ever wondered what the weirdos behind your favorite records are doing when they’re not losing money in punk rock? Whether they are pushing pencils, tending bar or running corporations, we’re having sincere yet totally stupid conversations on how they’ve managed to make a living and advance their scams into careers (or something like it) among the squares. Join us as we aim to find out how punks pay their bills and what they’ve learned along the way. New episodes every Tuesday.
Theme song by M.O.T.O. Logo by Chuck Loose. Intro by Rev. Norb.
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79 Arthur Shepherd Bar/Venue Owner ( Mind Over Matter - Errortype:Eleven - Primitive Weapons - Wreck Age Records)
April 12, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBThis week’s guest dreamed of having a bar where his favorite bands could play, and he made it happen beyond anyone’s expectations. Saint Vitus in Greenpoint, Brooklyn is not only a popular neighborhood bar, it hosts bands that no other club their size would ever manage to land. In our interview, we talk about Arty's teen years as a metalhead on Long Island, seeing the world in iconic hardcore bands like Mind Over Matter, and what led him to become the proprietor of multiple venues in NYC. We’...
78 John Sex Bomb - Tax Accountant ( Seizure )
April 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBWe discover the seedly underbelly of corporate America through everyone’s favorite punk rock accountant, John Sex Bomb! We also talk about Connecticut’s premier punk/hardcore club The Anthrax, why sales tax is so damn complicated and all that you ever wanted to know about acclaimed northeast grocery chain Stew Leonard’s. Check it out! For Full Length Episodes And Merchandise Go To https://www.patreon.com/killedbydesk Follow: Killed By Desk Insta: @killedbydeskpodcast Twitter: @killedbydes...
77 Sascha Altman DuBrul - Mental Health Coach / Social Worker / Writer ( Choking Victim )
March 29, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBLinks: Sascha's Practice https://www.saschadubrul.com/ IDHA Training Program https://www.idha-nyc.org/ Sascha Links https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sascha_Altman_DuBrul https://www.mapstotheotherside.net/ https://www.discogs.com/artist/966825-Sascha-Dubrul Maps to the Other Side https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3648/ Navigating brilliance and madness: Sascha Altman DuBrul at TEDxHunterCCS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7Tep6m9wRI Anarchist Switchboard https://signs-of-life...
76 Steve Karp - BIM Coordinator / Draftsman ( Yuppicide / 100 Demons )
March 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBGuest Steve Karp helps us get to the bottom of BIM (Business Information Modeling), and what exactly he does in the construction process. In addition to BIM, we talk about art and illustration, the laws and legality of tattooing in CT and NYC, interning at Marvel Comics and a whole lot more. Steve’s hilarious takes on the hardcore scene, his time in Yuppicide and making ends meet as a ‘professional’ without resorting to violence are priceless. Check it out! For Full Length Episodes And Merc...
75 John Woods - Movie Theater Programming Director ( Hell No - Hot Poop Zine )
March 15, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBYou may know this week’s guest from his band, Hell No, but even if you aren’t a hardcore punk rock fan, you may know him from his legendary video store Reel Life Video, which existed on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg well before the boutiques and luxury apartments. John later went on to co-found Nitehawk Cinema, where he still works as director of programming and acquisitions. In our conversation we dork out about music, movies and dive into the intricacies of making his dream of a movie thea...
74 Alice Bag and Greg Velasquez - Retirees ( The Bags / L.A. Punk Scene )
March 08, 2022 12:39 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBn addition to being integral parts of the early Los Angeles punk rock scene, Alice and Greg also had successful careers - Alice as a school teacher and writer and Greg as a hospitality executive and photographer. But our area of focus in this episode is what happened when they decided to retire, and realized they didn’t have the money to do it in California. Not only did they decide to move to Mexico City, they also made the decision to document the process for all to see. We talk about the c...
73 Milo Aukerman - Research Scientist / Musician ( Descendents )
March 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThis week we’re excited to share the professional story of one of punk rock’s most famous working stiffs, Milo Aukerman! From the moment he went to college to his subsequent career and the reformation of Descendents in the 90s, punks around the world have known that Milo left music to pursue a career as a scientist, but not much else. In this episode, we dive into his career as a molecular biologist, his areas of specialty, what drew him to science and his recent retirement to focus on music....
72 Michael Lucas & Marie Davenport - Beer Distributors ( Phantom Surfers / The Bananas )
February 22, 2022 08:03 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBLinks: Lime Ventures https://www.lvbev.com/ Marie https://www.discogs.com/artist/4155517-Marie-Davenport Mike https://www.discogs.com/artist/923777-Mike-Lucas-2?type=Credits&filter_anv=0 The Bananas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHCfJ07Hi_0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4FEW8mSZrM Phantom Surfers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da7Y9KQOP2M Knights of the New Crusade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boBWwthGEjA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiqGcxGFRhU&t=615...
71 Deniz Tek - Doctor / Flight Surgeon / Coffee Farmer ( Radio Birdman / New Race / The Visitors )
February 15, 2022 06:14 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIn the pantheon of badassery in punk rock, no one has a lead on Deniz Tek. In addition to helping to bring Detroit-style rock ‘n roll to Australia and then to the world with Radio Birdman and playing with some of those Detroit legends in New Race, Deniz became an emergency room surgeon, then a navy pilot and flight surgeon and finally a Kona coffee farmer in Hawaii. We talk about it all, from his early years working at an auto plant in Michigan to his current music with James Williamson of th...
70 Ben Blackwell - Record Label Stooge / Music Archivist ( Dirtbombs )
February 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBYou’ve pretty much got it made when part of your day job involves comparing the sound of different pressings of Stooges records, and we talk to Ben Blackwell about how he came to co-found Third Man Records with Jack White, become the official archivist for all of the music / ephemera of the White Stripes and help expand the label into record stores, a pressing plant and a global brand. We cover it all, from his teen years getting into music to his years playing with the Dirtbombs and his move...
70 Ben Blackwell - Record Label Stooge / Music Archivist
February 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBYou’ve pretty much got it made when part of your day job involves comparing the sound of different pressings of Stooges records, and we talk to Ben Blackwell about how he came to co-found Third Man Records with Jack White, become the official archivist for all of the music / ephemera of the White Stripes and help expand the label into record stores, a pressing plant and a global brand. We cover it all, from his teen years getting into music to his years playing with the Dirtbombs and his move...
69 Russell Quan - Automobile Mechanic ( The Mummies / Phantom Surfers / Bobbyteens / The Flakes )
February 01, 2022 05:39 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBRussell doesn’t want to talk about his job. He doesn’t think he’s that good at it, and would rather talk about the literally zillions of bands he’s been in, records he loves and breakfast cereal. And we let him for a little bit, but we try to get to the bottom of what exactly he does as a mechanic, how it’s gotten more difficult as cars become more computer-based, what the work situation is like at the garage and more. Along the way we uncover some great stories about acquiring and keeping th...
Tina “Boom Boom” Lucchesi - Hairdresser / Vintage Clothes Maven ( Trashwomen / Bobbyteens / Midnight Snaxxx / Tina and the Total Babes)
January 25, 2022 13:30 - 1 hour - 66 MBYou probably already know her from her numerous bands, and if you’ve spent any time on the West Coast, you’ve probably gotten your hair done or bought some rad piece of clothing from Tina. In this episode we talk about the formation of the Trashwomen, starting Down at Lulu’s with fellow hairdresser and vintage clothing obsessive Seth Bogart (of Hunx and His Punx), her big move to Portland and why people always mistake her for a New Yorker wherever she goes. If you’ve ever wanted to hear a sto...
Lulu Gargiulo - Filmmaker / Cinematographer ( Fastbacks )
January 18, 2022 05:13 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBLulu has loved being behind a camera since her teenage years, snapping photos of rock ‘n roll bands and selling them, as well as spending time at the horse track taking pictures of races. Her love of horses briefly had her considering a career as a jockey, but a chance gig helping her filmmaker sister Maria led to a career as a director of photography. In our in-depth conversation we talk about the technical side of cameras and filmmaking, her inspiration and varied projects, how her day job ...
66 John Holmstrom - Artist / Magazine Editor ( Punk Magazine )
January 11, 2022 05:23 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBJohn Holmstrom is the founder and editor of Punk Magazine, which helped give the name, identity and personality to the music we love and spawned zine culture as we know it. His distinctive art is instantly recognizable to anyone who loves music, appearing on the Ramones ‘Rocket to Russia’ and ‘Road to Ruin’ albums (among many other places). What’s not as well known is the challenges of making a living off of art and how the pursuit of a steady paycheck can be incredibly challenging, even for...
65 Dave “The Spazz” Abramson - Broadcast Engineer ( Sea Monkeys / The Yams / The Shemps)
January 04, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBLinks: Music to Spazz by https://wfmu.org/playlists/MS https://vimeo.com/320469169 https://www.instagram.com/p/CMCo88jFnZX/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CKpL7VHFOXp/ Steve Allen Rider https://www.instagram.com/p/CX_Q-wkrxwJ/ Master Control https://www.instagram.com/p/CP8lN6FjJbE/ Sea Monkeys https://seamonkeysnyc.bandcamp.com/album/sea-monkeys Secret Sign LP - A masterpiece https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-nz_ZQNACM Vs Bigfoot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waPLimZQTCA Video - Directe...
64 Holiday Special with Mikey Erg and Cristy Road
December 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBLinks: Mike Yannich Discogs https://www.discogs.com/artist/1278107-Mike-Yannich Keith Marlowe Photos https://www.instagram.com/keith_marlowe/?hl=en McRib https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsYiMDjiL0Y Chicken Rings Info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j9KwuzdTbk Krystal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwLhdmVcmyI Queens Dog's who's owner tried to be picky about dog food. https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/241766190_4616401798404548_6597684770716732798_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&cc...
63 Cristy Road Carrera - Artist / Writer ( Choked Up / The Homewreckers )
December 21, 2021 15:57 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBCristy is an acclaimed artist, writer and musician whose art and creativity developed through punk rock, but encompasses her cultural, gender and political identities to create work that is intensely personal but also incredibly relatable. From her bands to her wildly-popular tarot card deck and beyond, we discuss creativity, growing up different and finding punk rock, the pull of ‘conventional’ family life and love and much more. We also sing a lot of songs about candy and talk about monster...
62 Sammy Siegler - Marketing Consultant ( Judge / Youth of Today / CIV / Side by Side )
December 14, 2021 05:44 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBLinks: Sammy Discogs https://www.discogs.com/artist/671392-Sammy-Siegler Rowboat Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGZ8ubNbVf8 Civ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KwSsjOI7yU Jason Peterson https://doublecrosswebzine.blogspot.com/2008/07/jason-peterson-arizona-straight-edge_12.html Revelation slick website https://revhq.com/ Dare Skateboard Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMuLp1QRf6g Rival Schools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcRt7kkzcxM World Be Free https://worldbefree...
61 Dr. Laura Railand - Holistic Dentist ( Oakland / Portland / Albuquerque / New York Scenes )
December 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBLet’s face it - if you grew up in the punk scene you probably fall into one of two camps - you spend a lot of time at the dentist as an adult or you’ve never been and your mouth tells the tale. In our fascinating conversation with Dr. Laura Railand, we discuss how your teeth and gums can be the source and indicator of larger health issues, as well as some fun stories about her career path that led her around the country and across industries. This episode is way more fun than your average tri...
60 Kevin Seconds - Ride-Hail Driver / Warehouse Worker ( 7 Seconds )
November 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBLeave it to Kevin Seconds to frankly and honestly lay out what being a punk entering your sixties looks like, the challenges and compromises you encounter, and the creativity that remains a key focus. A positive force and inspiration in the scene since the 80s as co-founder and frontman of 7 Seconds, we speak with Kevin about making ends meet through gig work, his art and touring - as well as how your musical legacy can be a source of inspiration and an obstacle to creative growth. Enhearteni...
59 Jeff Coleman - Office Technology First Responder ( Seizure / King Sexy / Computer Crime Records )
November 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBJeff Coleman is a man that has a moonlighting gig from his moonlighting gig. During the day he works as a first responder for an office technology company, and at night he has played in a series of Connecticut punk rock bands, founded and managed a record label that brought attention to the Puerto Rican hardcore scene and more recently created a series of viral videos with his collection of Evel Knievel stunt cycles. A friend of the podcast for many years, we talk about the daily work grind,...
58 Porcell - Yoga Teacher ( Youth of Today / Judge / Shelter / Project X )
November 16, 2021 05:15 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBHe’s a hardcore legend, from his time in Youth of Today to the present day, but we go back even further - to his childhood in Westchester NY to uncover how he discovered punk rock, how his parents reacted, and how these experiences led him to his career and life paths. It’s a fun (and funny) New York conversation that brings us from high school to teaching computer classes and the epiphany that led to his personal discovery of Krishna and his introduction to yoga. We learn the differences bet...
57 Rich Derespina - Knifemaker ( Hell No - All For One )
November 09, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBWe’ve had a lot of talented people on the podcast so far, but Rich Derespina is our first master craftsman, and he makes high-quality, learned the practice of knife fighting, which led to him discovering that the kinds of knives he wanted weren’t being produced. In this wide-ranging and really fun conversation, we talk about the difference between Rich’s knives and one you’d buy at a Renaissance Faire, art and illustration, being too picky about which bands to join and a whole lot more. This ...
56 Gerald V. Casale - Video & Commercial Director / Producer / Vintner ( DEVO / Jihad Jerry & the Evildoers )
November 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThe co-creator of a ‘big idea’ that is DEVO, Jerry Casale initially envisioned the concept to encompass video, events and much more beyond music. Shaped by his experiences at Kent State, and the trauma of witnessing the killing of his fellow student demonstrator friends, he channeled his creativity into projects that eventually became the pioneering band he is most famous for. In our conversation we talk about that event at Kent State, his artistic ambitions, the formation of the band and how...
55 Kendall “Boo Boo Danger” Howse - Marketing Designer / Facilitator & Organizer for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Representation ( Mass Arrest / HARMS )
October 26, 2021 04:12 - 1 hour - 109 MBBoo Boo Danger is a bit of an overachiever. Whether talking about his early years in the Boston punk scene and his jobs as a barista and messenger or his current position working for a major tech firm as both a designer and a program coordinator (and developer) for the firm’s diversity, equity, inclusion and responsibility initiatives, he is always striving to do as much as he can to accomplish as much as possible. As impressive as his drive and as serious as the work that he is doing in his ...
54 Jason O’Toole - Adult Protective Investigator / Social Worker ( Life's Blood / Scene Crime / My Rifle / Factory )
October 19, 2021 04:07 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBJason O’Toole’s family has been in law enforcement for generations. While he made his name in the punk/hardcore scene in bands like Life’s Blood, his professional career eventually moved towards the same path as his uncles and grandfather before him. Spending time living in the South, he eventually returned to the Northeast, settling in New England and working as an adult protective investigator while pursuing a second career as a writer and poet. In our conversation we talk about his drive t...
53 Chris Pelletieri - Stone Carver - Nonprofit Entrepreneur ( Bugout Society / 970-GRIND )
October 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBAnother member of Bugout Society - can Dave handle it? In truth, Chris Pelletieri has a fascinating job that may sound straight out of the middle-ages, but has a lot of current relevance as well. In this episode we talk about what led him to becoming a stone carver, the expertise necessary to become accomplished in this very niche field, and (of course) lots of talk about his band with Charlie and Bill, and much more. We laughed a lot making this one, and hope that you enjoy it as much listen...
52 Jim ‘Murf’ Murphy - Stained Glass Conservator ( Wounded Knee Skateboards / Stronghold Society / Juice Magazine )
October 05, 2021 05:03 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBJim Murphy, or ‘Murf’ as he is more commonly known, is one of the most accomplished vert skaters of the 1980s, skating for Alva Skateboards and representing the East Coast. But, as we learned in our conversation, Murf has a LOT more going on in his life. From his founding of Stronghold Society, a non-profit organization that advocates for skateboarding with a focus on creating and sustaining skateparks in Native American communities, and the formation of Wounded Knee Skateboards, Murf has rem...
51 Kamala Parks - Senior Planner B.A.R.T. ( Kamala & the Karnivores / Cringer / 924 Gilman Street )
September 28, 2021 04:14 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBWhen a childhood dream to become a ‘store lady’ didn’t pan out, Kamala Parks looked to other areas for inspiration. While attending school she began booking tours for bands such as the Offspring, Neurosis, Operation Ivy and Green Day, and was instrumental in the creation and growth of legendary DIY punk club 924 Gilman Street. Discovering a love for city planning, she became involved in transportation planning and engineering, and after a stint in the private sector, became senior planner for...
50 Rev. Norb Rozek - Graphics Pre-Press Specialist ( Boris The Sprinkler / Suburban Mutilation / Razorcake )
September 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBIt’s episode 50, and we’ve got something really special for you! You’ve heard him as the voice of Boris the Sprinkler, on that first Riverdales record and most certainly as the announcer at the opening of every episode of our podcast - but now we’ve gotten him to sit down with us for a conversation that vaguely touches on work! We talk about his day job as well as music, comic books, baseball cards, his writing for zines from Maximum Rock ‘n Roll to Razorcake and beyond, professional wrestlin...
49 Gregg Turner – Math Professor / Writer ( Angry Samoans / Vom / Blood Drained Cows )
September 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBHis father may have preferred he become a dermatologist, but in addition to breaking his parents’ hearts by becoming an Angry Samoan, Gregg Turner also found the time to become a doctor of mathematics, and has taught math for the last few decades before his recent retirement. We discuss his early years writing for Creem and Rolling Stone, his introduction to the ‘punk rock’ world of mathematicians in the late 70s/early 80s, and a whole lot more, including his new book Hallucinations From Hell...
48 Andy Kasprzak ( Andy Excuse ) – Boxing Punch Counter ( Sorry Excuse / Dimestore Haloes / Thee Fighting Fish)
September 07, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIn the past forty-seven episodes, we’ve had lots of guests who had to explain the ins and outs of their job to us, but this is the first guest who had to explain their entire job to us! Until his recent retirement, Andy parlayed his love of boxing into a decades-long career as a punch counter. Yes, he counted the number of punches for the official tally in each match he watched, traveling the country (and internationally) to get the job done. Listen in as we talk about the different types of...
47 Kenny Lush – Pro Wrestler / Bouncer / Green Roofer ( Daggermouth / Rest Easy)
August 31, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBIn this episode Kenny Lush introduces us to the world of independent wrestling. In addition to his work as a bouncer and a green roofer, Kenny has juggled touring as a wrestler and a musician for the last two decades. In this jam-packed episode we talk about touring Japan as a wrestler, the appropriate time to ‘blade’ yourself during a show/match, why Gilman Street should host wrestling matches, how Charlie thinks greenery on a roof is for the elites and so much more. Kenny is a quintessentia...
46 Tony Erba – Mechanical Insulator ( Face Value / 9 Shocks Terror / Fuck You Pay Me )
August 24, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBTony Erba is legendary (and much talked about) for his insane stage presence and incredible bands - from Face Value all the way through to Fuck You Pay Me, but of all the conversation, little is mentioned about how Tony makes a living and the role that work plays in his life. In this in-depth dive into the world of Mechanical Insulation, unions and Cleveland (along with some great music talk as well) we get into how a guy who just wanted to play in a band and tour incessantly looks back at it...
45 Ben Deily – Creative Director / Copywriter ( Lemonheads / Varsity Drag )
August 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBLinks: Ben’s Website http://www.bendeily.com/ Lemonheads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub9-IzTZ1GY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaSIWQJE518 1950’s Polaroid Commercials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mdn_aKs4Tg http://www.landlist.ch/landlist/pics/adpics/ad-1956-10.gif Wang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAyFP_4EvI8 DEC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQPmsjGOBs4 Copywriters https://banc.digital/blog/10-famous-people-didnt-know-copywriters/ Dr Se...
44 Adam Cardone – Magician / Entertainer ( Toilet Boys / The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black )
August 10, 2021 04:19 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBFrom an early age Adam was hustling. Starting with magic shows in his hometown in central Pennsylvania before he hit puberty, Adam later discovered punk rock and moved to New York City, joining some of the most over-the-top rock ‘n roll bands playing in the scene, including Toilet Boys and The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black. An entertainer of the highest order, we talk about the roots of magic, the myth of free will, why Glenn Danzig could never be a real Satanist, and why Ace Frehley loves...
43 Dan O’Mahony – Bar Manager ( No For An Answer / 411 / Done Dying )
August 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBLinks: Dan O Discogs https://www.discogs.com/artist/811705-Dan-OMahony Dan O Says So Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxpct260T9e11WnmGtBlIA Village People Renaissance Album https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_(Village_People_album) Food Fight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpttbL8J4N4 Bar Rescue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dchtrDSjndU Sam McPheeters https://youtu.be/x46F2sxsGIE?t=22 The Cobra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBv7WODhsXY Larry King https:/...
42 Kira Roessler– Dialogue/ADR Editor ( Black Flag / Dos )
July 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBMost people know Kira Roessler from her time as the bass player for Black Flag, but they may not know much about her time after leaving the band. In this episode we talk to Kira about completing her college degree while touring the country with Black Flag, her initial career working in computers and how a chance meeting led to the dialogue editing for films and television that has led to an Oscar and multiple Emmys for her and her team. Direct and engaging, Kira’s punk rock attitude is still ...
41 Tim Kerr – NOT the Hockey Player / Record Label ( Big Boys / Poison 13 / Monkeywrench )
July 20, 2021 05:20 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBFrom his music to his visual art to his audio recording, if you’re a punk rocker (or are particularly close with one) you have encountered something that Tim Kerr has had a hand in creating. Unconcerned with labels, Tim is content to let his work speak for itself, free from attempts to categorize or label any of it. If you don’t think that’s punk rock, well we’ll take it from the man himself: “that’s your problem, not mine”. The only thing we can say for sure is that he is a proud Texas surfe...
40 Adam Goren - High School Science Teacher ( Atom & His Package / Armalite )
July 13, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBAdam discovered a love for learning much later in life. After a musical career as Atom & his Package, Adam made what (at least in our opinion) was a natural progression into education, taking his humor, wit and inspiring approach to learning from his performances to the classroom. In this conversation, we discuss everything from being weird in a class just to entertain yourself, the importance of reaching students and the sometimes exhausting elements that go into teaching. Adam is self-depre...
39 Hallie Bulleit - Stage Actress / Dancer / Singer ( Unlovables / Hissyfits / Hiccup )
July 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBHallie Bulleit wanted to be Better Midler growing up. Armed with a love of theater and a desire to perform, she went from bartending at famous NYC shithole The Continental to the cast of the hit play RENT. From there, Hallie went on to a career on stage, along with a parallel career on stage/floor/basement, performing with her bands including the Unlovables, Hissyfits, Hiccup and as a member of the Chris Gethard Show band with our own Bill Florio. In this manic and fun-filled episode, we tou...
38 Robert Collins - Trade Show Installer / Union President (Artimus Pyle / Conquest For Death / Fuckface / What Happens Next? / No Statik / Shit Coffins )
June 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBLinks: Robert Music Links http://www.bandtoband.com/artist/robert-collins-us https://www.discogs.com/artist/439847-Robert-Collins-2 Econochrist https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Econochrist SF Event Calendar https://conventioncalendar.com/sanfrancisco Local 510 https://www.local510.org/ LinkShare Conference https://rakutenadvertising.com/affiliate/ Couponsurfer.com https://www.couponsurfer.com/ Daredevil Dog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QXY8Wz341Y Twinkie Defense https://www...
37 David Wilentz - Manager, Film Distribution (Shemps / Stallions / Thrashing Mad Tapes)
June 22, 2021 04:46 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBBoth Bill and Dave have been in bands with this week’s guest, and we’ve all known him for decades, but that doesn’t mean we know anything about what he does for a living! We cover his early childhood filled with dinner parties attended by Beat Generation legends, to his introduction to punk rock through D.C. hardcore bands and his work with director Larry Clark which led to his discovery and love of film (at least we think). There’s a lot jammed into this episode, from living with tourette sy...
36 Peter Menchetti - Professional Punk Rocker (Sticker Guy / Slovenly Recordings)
June 15, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWe don’t know what else to call Pete other than a ‘professional punk rocker’ because he’s found a way to make it work as a day job AND a side hustle. Since an epiphany about sticker printing while working at a car wash and the launch of Sticker Guy in 1993, Pete has built the business into the largest sticker provider for bands. Additionally, with 702 Records and then Slovenly Recordings, Pete has been behind some of your favorite garage rock, punk, trash and noise, as well as some things you...
36 Peter Menchetti - Professional Punk Rocker - (Sticker Guy / Slovenly Recordings)
June 15, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWe don’t know what else to call Pete other than a ‘professional punk rocker’ because he’s found a way to make it work as a day job AND a side hustle. Since an epiphany about sticker printing while working at a car wash and the launch of Sticker Guy in 1993, Pete has built the business into the largest sticker provider for bands. Additionally, with 702 Records and then Slovenly Recordings, Pete has been behind some of your favorite garage rock, punk, trash and noise, as well as some things you...
35 Kim Coletta - Teacher / Educational Technology Director / Coach - (Jawbox)
June 08, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBKim Coletta saw her band Jawbox go from Dischord Records to a major label record deal before breaking up in the late 90s. Faced with uncertainty as to what came next, Kim went to library school before realizing that cataloguing in archives was not actually what she wanted to do. Luckily, an opportunity presented itself at an all-boys private school in Maryland, and Kim has thrived for many years as a teacher of multiple subjects and grades, sports coach and tech director. Kim’s punk rock back...
35 Kim Coletta - Teacher / Educational Technology Director / Coach ( Jawbox / DeSoto Records )
June 08, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBKim Coletta saw her band Jawbox go from Dischord Records to a major label record deal before breaking up in the late 90s. Faced with uncertainty as to what came next, Kim went to library school before realizing that cataloguing in archives was not actually what she wanted to do. Luckily, an opportunity presented itself at an all-boys private school in Maryland, and Kim has thrived for many years as a teacher of multiple subjects and grades, sports coach and tech director. Kim’s punk rock back...
34 Toody Cole - Entrepreneur (Dead Moon)
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