Punk Rock Pariah with Grendel & Greg
137 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHosted by award-winning Disc Jockey Grendel and world-renowned speaker and musician Greg Bennick, PRP is a podcast at the intersection of politics, pop culture, and punk.
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Episodes
Episode 131 - Interview with 'The Sea Was Never Blue' Director Adam Assad
May 19, 2023 16:56 - 27 minutes - 27.6 MBOn Episode 131, Greg and Grendel sit down with filmmaker Adam Assad, whose film 'The Sea Was Never Blue' has resonated with audiences of all political affiliations nationwide. Listen now!
Episode 130 - Benefits of Therapy, Pictures with Santa, and the Death of the (American) Dream
December 27, 2022 01:13 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBOn Episode 130 of Punk Roch Pariah, Grendel and Greg sit down and discuss curating social media, the rules that govern our lives, the inability to achieve the "American Dream," and so much more. Listen now!
Episode 129 - Mira from Ukraine
June 23, 2022 08:50 - 53 minutes - 46.5 MBOn Episode 129 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg & Grendel have an hour-long conversation with “Mira” from the street punk band Bezlad from Kharkiv, Ukraine, about their journey to escape the bombing of their city by Russian forces. Mira offers insights into the day-to-day experiences of people amidst the ongoing war. A call to aid from Greg: My dear Ukrainian friends in the band Bezlad from Kharkiv have written five songs during the war while fleeing the bombings in Ukraine. These songs h...
Episode 128 - Sam J. Miller
June 21, 2022 20:22 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBOn Episode 128 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel sits down with award-winning science fiction and fantasy author Sam J. Miller to talk about his new short stories collection Boys, Beasts, & Men. The two explore the themes of monsters, masculinity, and growing up a gay punk in rural NY in Sam's books, as well as activism, film, and so much more. This is an extraordinary interview. Sam is appearing at the University Bookstore on the Ave on Wednesday, June 22, at 6 pm. There will be a reading and...
Episode 127 - Mariner Moose, COVID Strikes Back, and the Eiffel Tower
April 11, 2022 03:17 - 1 hour - 144 MBOn Episode 127 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk about the country being over taking COVID precautions, despite a huge spike; zoomer slang; live concerts on pirate ships; and so much more. Give it a listen!
Episode 126 - Unionizing at Amazon, Russian Atrocities, and Bananas
April 11, 2022 02:46 - 1 hour - 138 MBOn Episode 126 of PRP, Greg and Grendel give a news roundup that includes the Amazon Labor Union and Russian Atrocities in Ukraine, as well as talk lists, cake, juggling balls, and so much more.
Episode 125 - The Why and How of Mutual Aid
March 15, 2022 09:50 - 1 hour - 148 MBOn Episode 125 of PRP, Grendel and Greg have their regular pop culture discussions, talk Chelsea FC being taken over by the UK Government, and they have an extensive conversation on Mutual Aid, what it does, and why it is necessary. The boys are on fire in this one!!
Episode 124 - Formula 1, Chalino Sánchez, & Greg's Revenge
March 15, 2022 08:42 - 52 minutes - 120 MBOn Episode 124 of PRP, Grendel and Greg talk about Grendel's newfound love of Formula 1, Chalino Sánchez and Narcocorrido, Ukraine, Greg's hours long high speed chase for revenge, and so much more. Get into it!!
Episode 123 - Ukraine, Color Blindness, & What Would You Do to Defend Your Neighbors?
March 15, 2022 07:20 - 57 minutes - 132 MBOn Episode 123 of PRP, Greg and Grendel talk about the Voices of Ukraine, vegan soccer clubs, what it is like living with color blindness, and pose the question, "what would you do if you were faced with war breaking out in yoru hometown?" Listen now!
Episode 122 - Parents Getting COVID, War in Ukraine, & Patriotism
March 02, 2022 01:39 - 55 minutes - 127 MBOn Episode 122 of PRP, Greg and Grendel talk about the threat of COVID, read statements from those affected by Russia starting a war in Ukraine, discuss Patriotism, and so much more. This is a must listen!
Episode 121 - Punk Rock Pariah Returns
February 07, 2022 16:39 - 59 minutes - 135 MBOn the first episode of Punk Rock Pariah in 15 months, Grendel and Greg start getting used to being around each other again and talk about what it is like to get COVID in foreign nations, what they've been up to for the last couple years, SNAKES, and so much more!
Episode 120 - 2020 Presidential Election Preview
November 02, 2020 06:06 - 1 hour - 139 MBOn Episode 120 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel sits down with PRP Political Contributor Paul West to talk about the upcoming Presidential vote, widespread voter suppression, stolen elections, the potential for violence, and so much more.
Black Lives Matter
November 02, 2020 04:11 - 7 minutes - 16.8 MBBLACK LIVES MATTER. PERIOD. This is an unparalleled time in modern history where the masses are standing up against the systemic racism and white supremacy upon which our country has been built. The question we must all ask ourselves is whether we are part of the solution or part of the problem. We must be consistently listening, learning, educating ourselves, and acting upon what we have learned. In her book Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?, Beverly Danie...
Episode 117 - Punk Rock Pariah Presents Break Down the Walls No.3 - Amelia Noor-Oshiro, MPH
May 03, 2020 06:13 - 45 minutes - 46.6 MBOn Episode 117 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg present the third episode of "Break Down the Walls." "Break Down the Walls" is a five episode podcast mini-series about suicide prevention, focused on how we can best support loved ones and friends in need. On Episode #3 we speak with Amelia Noor-Oshiro, MPH, a PhD Student in Social & Behavioral Sciences in the Department of Health, Behavior & Society at Johns Hopkins University. The three talk about structural oppression and it...
Episode 116 - Punk Rock Pariah Presents Break Down the Walls No.2 - Corbin J. Strandley
April 15, 2020 06:35 - 43 minutes - 46.5 MBOn Episode 115 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg present the second episode of the new mini-series they are making called "Break Down the Walls." "Break Down the Walls" is a five episode podcast mini-series about suicide prevention, focused on how we can best support loved ones and friends in need. On Episode #2 we speak with Corbin J. Strandley, a Ph.D. student and University Distinguished Fellow in the Ecological-Community Psychology program at Michigan State University, who s...
Episode 116 - Punk Rock Pariah Presents Break Down the Walls No.2 - Corbin J. Standley
April 15, 2020 06:35 - 43 minutes - 46.5 MBOn Episode 115 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg present the second episode of the new mini-series they are making called "Break Down the Walls." "Break Down the Walls" is a five episode podcast mini-series about suicide prevention, focused on how we can best support loved ones and friends in need. On Episode #2 we speak with Corbin J. Standley, a Ph.D. student and University Distinguished Fellow in the Ecological-Community Psychology program at Michigan State University, who se...
Episode 115 - Punk Rock Pariah Presents Break Down the Walls No.1 - Jessica Foard
April 12, 2020 05:03 - 41 minutes - 45.2 MBOn Episode 115 of Punk Rock Pariah, we introduce a new series we are making called "Break Down the Walls." "Break Down the Walls" is a five episode podcast mini-series about suicide prevention, focused on how we can best support loved ones and friends in need. On Episode #1 we speak with Jessica Foard, Volunteer and former Co-chair of Advocacy for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Utah Chapter about her heartfelt personal experiences and perspectives. Content Warnin...
Episode 114 - Johnny Crowder of Cope Notes
April 04, 2020 04:10 - 40 minutes - 46.8 MBOn Episode 114 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel sit down with Johnny Crowder, founder of Cope Notes and the band Prison. The three talk about Johnny's music history, starting Cope Notes (a company that provides daily text messages that combine peer support and positive psychology to help improve mental and emotional health), life during Coronavirus, and so much more. Tune in now! TW: Suicide and mental health
Episode 113 - Taking Care of Ourselves & Others in the Time of Coronavirus
March 26, 2020 01:49 - 56 minutes - 64.7 MBOn Episode 113 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel & Greg talk about their perspectives on the Coronavirus; mental and physical health during isolation; how to best take care of ourselves and others during a time of great uncertainty; and looking forward, what happens "after."
Episode 112 - Live from the Epicenter of the American Coronavirus Outbreak
March 13, 2020 08:07 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBOn Episode 112 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel talk about the beginnings of a pandemic; life on the ground in Seattle, Washington; and building community, rather than responding with fear, in the face of Coronavirus. Resources for local workers and small businesses: https://www.riseupbelltown.com/post/covid-19-critical-updates-resources-for-local-workers-and-small-businesses Resources for those unemployed by Coronavirus: https://www.uwkc.org/news/unemployed-due-to-coronav...
Episode 111 - Elizabeth Warren Visits Seattle
March 01, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBOn Episode 111 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel plays the Elizabeth Warren rally and Q&A at the Seattle Center on March 22nd. He then discusses the content of the rally, contrasts and compares it to the Bernie Sanders rally at the Tacoma Dome earlier in the week, and breaks down his thoughts on the state of the Democratic primaries.
Episode 110 - Our Journey to find Bernie (Sanders)
March 01, 2020 03:40 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBOn Episode 110 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel talk about their trip to Tacoma, WA with 20,000 other people to watch Bernie Sanders speak. They compare their impressions of the event, talk about other Democratic candidates, play Bernie's entire speech, and Greg endorses Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic Primaries. Tune in now!
Episode 109 - MLK, Planned Obsolescence, and War with Iran
January 25, 2020 04:04 - 57 minutes - 66 MBOn Episode 109 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel talk ridiculous laws, Trump Impeachment, War with Iran, new movies, the passing of Neil Peart, and so much more. Listen now!
Episode 108 - Grendel & Greg Interview Steel Fighters
January 20, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn Episode 108 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg sit down with Rich, Colin, and Craig, three steel fighters involved with Medieval combat and fighting. They have a ton of fun talking the sport, the competitions in which they compete, the nerdy pop culture that entertains them, and their upcoming event "Metal Meets Metal" in Seattle on Sunday, January 26th. For more information on Metal Meets Metal, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/701342023606903/ For tickets, visit: https:...
Episode 107 - Irish Accents, 2020 Democrats, & Voting Against Your Own Self-Interest
December 18, 2019 01:35 - 56 minutes - 75.4 MBOn episode 107 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and guest co-host Paul West (who has been living abroad for a year) talk European thoughts on America, Mass Transit, Urban Living, American Gun Violence & Kids, Elizabeth Warren, the 2020 Democrats, and so much more!
Episode 106 - I Saw U, Wellness, & Faking Your Own Death
December 17, 2019 00:59 - 58 minutes - 67.9 MBOn episode 106 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk dating apps, intimacy and relationships, the greed and pettiness of Morrissey, Metallica's late career being absolutely awful, I Saw U's, and so much more! They are also joined by special guest host, Sarah. Regular segments include "Greg Dates."
Episode 105 - Booing Donald Trump, Halloween, & Conservative Scam Artists
December 10, 2019 00:36 - 59 minutes - 73.4 MBOn Episode 105 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk best horror films, Halloween candy, Greg touring Australia, Donald Trump getting booed, and so much more. They are also joined by special guest host, Sarah.
Episode 104 - Geronimo Ruiz
November 20, 2019 17:00 - 44 minutes - 57.5 MBOn episode 104 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel return to the topic of Chile and interview Geronimo Ruiz about what's happening on the ground in the country. They hit on the history of Chile, what sparked the current unrest, protesters being gravely injured and disappeared, and so much. This is an important listen for every American to get a better understanding of the develpoments in Chile. Along with this episode, Geronimo wrote an essay for our listeners to better explain the on...
Episode 103 - Phillipe Arama of Remission on Chile
November 18, 2019 23:09 - 44 minutes - 51.5 MBOn episode 103 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg interview Phillipe Arama of the band Remission about the major unrest in Chile and the push to stop an authoritarian regime. From marching in the streets to people being disappeared, the three talk about everything that is currently going on there. To hear more from Phillipe's band Remission, go to: https://remissionhc.bandcamp.com/ For more amazing photos from Chile like the one above, visit GaryGo on Instagram at @garygophoto or c...
Episode 102 - Halloween Season, the Emoluments Clause, & Why Words Matter
October 02, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBOn the 102nd Episode of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg & Grendel discuss Halloween season, the difficulties that people with disabilities face, the flailing Democrats, and so much more!
Episode 101 - Anti-semitism, Homelessness, & American Breakfast Exceptionalism
September 30, 2019 22:14 - 59 minutes - 71 MBOn Episode 101 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk about Anti-semitism and Israel, American exceptionalism when it comes to breakfast and toilet paper, what one local company is doing for the homeless, and so much more. Listen now and subscribe!
Episode 100 - It's Our 100th Episode!!
September 04, 2019 23:43 - 59 minutes - 70.2 MBOn the 100th episode of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel talk about Trump knowing nothing about hurricanes, the Democratic party's misguided priorities, unions, veganism, and so much more. There are also updates on #AUnitedFront and the Impossible Burger at Burger King. To listen to our previous episodes, subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or visit punkrockpariah.com.
Episode 99 - A United Front, Vegan fast Food, & Nuking Hurricanes
August 29, 2019 00:44 - 51 minutes - 60 MBOn Episode 99 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk about the ongoing "A United Front" movement in MLS where fans are standing up against the league's support of fascism, Trump wanting to nuke hurricanes, the rise of vegan fast food, and so much more! Photo above by Jill Peck. For more awesome photos from Jill, check out her Instagram (@jillmpeck) by clicking here!
Episode 98 - Antifa, Imaginary Friends, & Time Travel Paradigms
August 22, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 121 MBOn Episode 98 of Punk Rock Pariah, the boys are reunited after Greg gets back from his European tour. They talk Antifa and the rise of White Supremacy, #AUnitedFront and Major League Soccer siding with racists, how Seattle elections can inform us about the rest of the country, what super powers they would like to have, and so much more!
Episode 97.5 - A Musical Interlude: Jazz
August 05, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBOn episode 97.5 of Punk Rock Pariah, with Greg on tour, Grendel gets mellow in the studio and plays an hour of Jazz music! Track Listing below: Miles Davis – Générique Ornette Coleman – Lonely Woman Spekulation – Red Handed Kamasi Washington – Change of the Guard Charles Mingus – Goodbye Pork Pie Hat John Coltrane – A Love Supreme, Pt. 1: Acknowledgment Wayne Shorter – Witch Hunt Grant Green – Minor League Spekulation – Oh Grow Up
Episode 97 - Jason Shrout
July 31, 2019 23:48 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBOn Episode 97 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg sits down with Drummer extraordinaire Jason Shrout. Jason talks about drumming in 34, Dark Ages, 18 Visions, and Trial and what it is like to get fired from a band. The two also talk about who influenced him as a drummer, why Lars Ulrich from Metallica is an awful drummer, the versatile crop everyone loves known as corn, and so much more! Listen now!! And be sure to check out Jason's band 34 here: https://34kcmo.bandcamp.com/
Episode 96.5 - A Musical Interlude: Godzilla
June 11, 2019 00:48 - 57 minutes - 70.1 MBOn episode 96.5 of Punk Rock Pariah, with Greg on tour, Grendel gets crazy in the studio and plays an hour of music from the scores of Godzilla films! #NERDALERT! Track Listing below: From Godzilla (1954) Akira Ifukube – Godzilla Approaches Akira Ifukube – Godzilla Main Title Akira Ifukube – Last Assault From King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) Akira Ifukube – Main Title Akira Ifukube – King Kong vs. Godzilla From Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) Akira Ifukube – Main Title Akira I...
Episode 96 - Une Misère
June 08, 2019 21:57 - 59 minutes - 55.6 MBOn Episode 96 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg travels to Iceland to interview hardcore/metal band Une Misère, who recently signed to legendary German independent label Nuclear Blast. Gregs talks to Jón and Finnbogi about how they put their band together into a cohesive whole and what their interpersonal and creative process was like as they crafted what will be their breakout record. Jón also opens up about his struggles with addiction in an interview for the first time ever. This is a must lis...
Episode 95.5 - A Musical Interlude: Punk
June 04, 2019 02:55 - 2 hours - 155 MBOn episode 95.5 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel was left to his own devices in the KXSU studios and decided to do a punk rock music show! Whether you love punk rock or you have never really listened to it before, give this one a spin and see what you think!! Track Listing below: Snuff – I Will Survive Alkaline Trio – Goodbye Forever The Lawrence Arms – Nebraska The Eyeliners – Do the Zombie - TacocaT – Crimson Wave * Great Grandpa – Cheeto Lust * Against Me! – Sink, Florida, Sink S...
Episode 95 - Ian Reas
May 29, 2019 19:49 - 1 hour - 125 MBOn Episode 95 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg sit down with Ian Reas, host of KISW's Metal Shop and all-around bad ass. Ian talks about interviewing Lemmy of Motorhead, his feud with Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, haunted buildings, being in punk bands, and so much more. They also talk the influence of Marco Collins on their careers and feature songs from Ian's band Loud Sleepers.
Episode 94 - Sports Talk with Jackson Felts
May 14, 2019 05:33 - 1 hour - 134 MBOn Episode 94 of Punk Rock Pariah, Host of Sounders Weekly & the Sounders Pre- and Post-Game shows and Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR Producer Jackson Felts returns to the show! Grendel and Jackson go in depth on Seattle Sounders FC, talking the 2019 season, new signings, Sounders community, and what the future holds for the team. They also talk the Portland Trailblazers' playoff run, Seahawks, and more. And be sure to listen to Sounders Weekly every Tuesday Night on Sports Radio 950 KJ...
Episode 93 - Greg Live on Icelandic Radio
May 10, 2019 22:12 - 21 minutes - 26.3 MBOn episode 93 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg sits down to be interviewed on Rekjavik’s X977 radio station by Iceland’s best DJ and metal singer Séra Jón. The two talk Greg's forthcoming spoken word tour across Iceland on love and loss, visiting hot springs all around the country, and Greg's history in music and spoken word. Basically the amazing stories that you always expect to hear from Greg! You also get to hear a song by Greg's band, Trial. Be sure to check out Séra's band, Une Misere.
Episode 92 - Colleen Carey
April 28, 2019 02:34 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn episode 92 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg sit down with actor Colleen Carey and the three talk about acting, the role of art in society, hypnosis, and so much more! To learn more about Colleen's upcoming project and see how you can help make it happen, visit this site: https://www.gofundme.com/shakespeare-of-la-la-land?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_co_campmgmt_w&fbclid=IwAR1RJ3yHXvSYecUMNXmu3gJhHpTTbNPyvJGxAeB5Rah5hkaCmd_E8boigV4
Episode 91 - Holly Noll
April 23, 2019 00:39 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBOn Episode 91 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel welcome in vegan strength coach and weightlifter Holly Noll. The three talk about approaches to training, the ways that fitness intersects with gender and age, how we can use fitness for positive change, where vegans get their protein, and so much more. Listen to this and you will want to get out there and get exercising as soon as you can!!
Episode 90 - Is Seattle Dying?
April 20, 2019 02:28 - 48 minutes - 57.6 MBOn Episode 90 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk an important local issue that is relevant to their listeners no matter where you live. They delve in to the KOMO News Special "Seattle is Dying" and Ari Hoffman's candidacy for City Council. They also talk Safe Seattle, a local anti-homeless hate group that manufactured a serial killer hoax to push their hateful agenda, and their rebranding as the supposed non-partisan Speak Out Seattle, as well as vegan options taking over the fast ...
Episode 89 - Desha Wood
April 17, 2019 20:45 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBOn Episode 89 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel welcome in Desha Wood to talk about her time in Haiti with Naturopaths without Borders. The three talk about cultural differences, caring for people in difficult circumstances, poverty porn, and so much more.
Episode 88 - Grendel & Greg Interview an 8-Year-Old
April 01, 2019 08:18 - 51 minutes - 59.3 MBOn episode 88 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel sit down with Grendel's 8-year-old nephew to break down the life of an 8-year-old and get in his head. They talk about politics, music, Fortnite, building Tiny Houses for the homeless, and Zombie & Shark movies. They also break down the movie The Meg. Regular segments include "Shark Facts with Corbin."
Episode 87 - Jimbo Scott
March 30, 2019 05:35 - 43 minutes - 48.2 MBOn episode 87 of Punk Rock Pariah, in an impromptu visit to the KXSU Studios, Grendel welcomes in folk musician Jimbo Scott to perform live on air. With heavy influences of bluegrass and country, the Oakland, CA musician brings it hard for the PRP Podcast. To learn more about Jimbo, visit his website at www.jimboscottmusic.com. Songs performed: Hail to the Innocent Gonna See My Baby The River Man in the Doorway Where the Heart Is
Episode 86 - Jake Conroy
March 27, 2019 23:10 - 1 hour - 131 MBOn Episode 86 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg welcome in Jake Conroy, member of the SHAC 7, an animal rights activist who was indicted on federal Animal Enterprise Terrorism charges under the Animal Enterprise Protection Act (AEPA). Jake talks about the work of SHAC-USA, being surveilled for years by the FBI, and his eventual arrest, prosecution by Chris Christie, and conviction. He also talks about navigating the informal laws of the inmates, opening his own store in prison, and the...
Episode 85 - Jay Inslee for President, Green Book, & Unrest in Haiti
March 02, 2019 03:30 - 53 minutes - 65.8 MBOn episode 85 of PRP, Grendel and Greg talk about Washington State Governor Jay Inslee running for President, The Academy Awards, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's questioning of Michael Cohen, and so much more.