Run Into The Ground

199. Maiden Voyage feat. Eric Richter Nov 19, 2024

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This week we have Eric Richter of Christie Front Drive, Antarctica, and Suburban Eyes on to talk about Maiden Voyage by Herbie Hancock. We also dig into mood lighting, James Murphy's brunch, Maximum Rock and Roll classified ads, Jimmy Eat World's Slide, singing at altitude, Buffalo winters, MILF the band, child rearing, the grim evolution of children's YouTube consumption, Suburban Eyes' recording process, contextualizing jazz, Blue Note record design aesthetics, Fred Durst's late career persona, and so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

197. Lyburnum Wits End Liberation Fly feat. Hassan I Sabbah Nov 12, 2024

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This week we have the members of short lived Boston Hardcore band Hassan I Sabbah on to talk about Moss Icon’s Lyburnum Wits End Liberation Fly. We also dig into: getting the band back together, recording on election night, the Iodine release, permanently fucked up that whole year, the sketchy mini van dude, making amends and memories, 90s Boston bands, the Singles soundtrack, Gravity Records bands, Angel Hair (band), Groundwork, Tucson bands, deconstruction, pre internet DIY, in unison “hardcore”, Emoviolence, recording downtime, losing a finger, there’s new Fucked Up record, the three waves, Moss Icon lyrics, mysterious guy hardcore, and so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

196. From The Front Lines - Prude Nov 05, 2024

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This week we report from the front lines of the subculture and talk about the new Drug Church LP, Prude. We also talk about: you and me against the world, not going along with the bit, World Series game 4, the lake revisited (revisited), campaign signs, some guns, is shit going down?, school litter boxes, angry dad, high school, PhilaMOCA physics class, shotgun barrel sizes, the homie tattoo price, motorcycles, catalytic converter (rehomed), out of pocket uber, Washed Up Emo, day 1 Drug Church listener, the Myopic riff, pretending to kidnap yourself for drug money, and so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

194. Umbrella feat. Chris Simpson Oct 29, 2024

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his week we have Chris Simpson of Mineral, The Gloria Record, and (with a new record out) Mountain Time on the pod to talk about the Innocence Mission’s 1991 record Umbrella. We also talk about: emogame, Matt Pryor (notable grump), dupes, Man or Astroman, Austin, a John Darnielle thing to say, the Mineral sound origin, the Kudane brothers, the Dead (revisited), recording EndSerenading, a Lull in Traffic, changing influences, new Mountain Time LP, Karen’s vocals, Lilith Fair, TikTok songs, Small Planes, and so much more. This episode is a pitchfork 8.2 ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

193. Courtesy and Good Will Towards Men feat. Spencer Hazard Oct 22, 2024

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This week we have Spencer Hazard from Full of Hell on to talk about the Harvey Milk album Courtesy and Good Will Toward Men. We also talk about: growing up coastal maryland, chicken enthusiasts, jazzmasters, Sore Dream, industrial hazard, Endless Blockade, the Nothing collab, an hour of unedited noise, the body, the new record, playing emo shows, us and ghost mice, Dylan’s vocals, tour booking on myspace, Maryland death fest, boardwalk metal t shirts, Thou stuck at the airport, Travis Barker, Mark McCoy, Lou Barlow, Harvey Milk (band of pranksters), Hydra Head records, that one glam rock part, the kiss verse, and so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

191. For Your Own Special Sweetheart feat. Todd Bell Oct 15, 2024

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This week we have Todd Bell of Braid, Hey Mercedes, and most recently Fight Dice on the pod to talk about the Jawbox album For Your Own Special Sweetheart. We also talk about: Lake effect stuff, snotocols, tornado shelters, Milwaukee, Jane’s Addiction fight, Cap’n Jazz, cow heads vs the get up kids, because why the fuck not, closer to closed test press, having the internet, 32 days in Europe, nostalgia collections, the Fight Dice cover, D&D, Hey Mercedes 1 & 2, gambling, J Robbins: he can tune drums, Burning Airlines, later Maritime swing, Motorist, and so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

190. Wildlife feat. Julian Rosen Oct 08, 2024

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This week we have Julian from Common Sage on the pod to talk about the La Dispute album Wildlife. We also talk about: the furthest from firm, paper shortage, carousel on bass (revisited), the tunnels, modern seinfeld, past bands, saves the day cover set, Staten Island (shaolin) bands, Kevin Devine, Halfway to Holland in the back room of an Abercrombie, frozen sand, spite songs, radiolab (fellow podcast), Dan gets into some dicey territory, Common Sage collabs, every era of Equal Vision, Julian hears us, cd binders, King Park/Edward Benz/I See Everything corridor, and so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

188. Takeoff Your Pants and Jacket feat. Candy Hearts Oct 01, 2024

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This week we have Matt and Mariel from Candy Hearts back to the pod to talk about the divisive Blink 182 album Take Off Your Pants and Jacket. We also talk about: stay sweet fest, the camel, pretty privilege, RIP Matt, FEST, sugar powder and everclear, baby blue I see you 2 weeks baby blue, medical resorts, Have Mercy (strobe), line hack, scene points coin, going to the ballpark, A/V cables, AI in the zoom, the clapper, discography war zone, he’s from Staten Island, the “Adam’s song” dead zone, writing the hit, everyone’s yelling, Mandy Moore, and so much more.
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187. Europe '72 feat. Naked Giants Sep 24, 2024

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This week we have Grant and Henry from Naked Giants on this week to talk about the Grateful Dead live compilation Europe ‘72. We also talk about: the PNW, bikini baristas (revisited), Ron Gallo, Naked Giants songwriting, band wheelhouse, finding a label, Steve Fisk, recording with Chris Funk, it’s better live, Max is a big fan, who’s your scene, just there for the hang, Slow Dance II, Randy Johnson, Guatemala, Will Toledo, raya, Neil Young, DC weed loophole, you’re fucking edging, electric bluegrass, volume or fidelity, and so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

185. Hi, Everything's Great feat. Forrest Kline Sep 17, 2024

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This week we have Forrest Kline of Hellogoodbye on to talk about Limbeck’s groundbreaking debut album Hi, Everything’s Great. We also talk about: ticketweb ads, wild honey pie gigs, Paulie Gee’s hats, are you a collector?, Forrest’s origin story, the carousel bassline, neon story (revisited), when are you done?, no more deadlines, the Grateful Dead, here in your arms, Would It Kill You, it’s only gotten worse, Debatable, Forrest from OK Go, Andy Reitz (the best), chilling is a choice bro, high vis, stealing from the airport, the lost guitar, Bobbi Althoff (release the tapes), living room shows, Americana with my friends, The Early November, honk and wave, it’s the lyrics, the record before this, curators of the vibe, and seriously so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

184. Achtung Baby feat. Ramesh Srivastava Sep 10, 2024

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This week we have Ramesh Srivastava of Voxtrot on to talk about the U2 record Achtung Baby. We also discuss: Lockhart TX, Waiting For Guffman, commute listening, going against the algo, the new Voxtrot singles, everything about New Orleans soul, cultural isolation, I love the lore, trad wife influencers, the blog wars of 2006, the next listening medium, DJ X, bro pods in Austin, Knife In The Water (band, revisited), wild honey pie, kicking the kickstarter, haters on Rattle & Hum, Bono loves America, magic shit just happens, Joy Division, the Pop Mart tour, “Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses”, and so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

182. The Shape of Punk to Come feat. Kristian Sorge Sep 03, 2024

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This week we have renowned collector and owner of Limited to One Records Kristian Sorge on to talk about the groundbreaking Refused record The Shape of Punk to Come. We also talk about: never move, most interesting record, our first records, the Jazz June 7”, The Locust tour press, Coalesce - Salt and Passage, third man records at restore, the record flipper, Celebrated Summer, Limited to One, all skrewed up, brainbombs, casting (film), Lovitt records, a sea of zildjian shirts, this day forward, Orange 9mm, not rev bands, machismo vs artsy weirdo, the Rye connection (coalition), refused with snapcase, and so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

148. *UNLOCKED* You Are Beneath Me feat. Overnight Drive Aug 27, 2024

If you dig this episode there are a ton more just like it over on the Patreon. Please consider stepping up to the Big Leagues. This week we circle back to the End Of A Year record You Are Beneath Me with surprise guests Hans and Andrew from Overnight Drive and End of a Year. The crossover you’ve always wanted but behind a paywall. We discuss: Andrew’s bitters journey, Raybeez construction gloves, the final installment of Dan’s apartment saga, Park Slope vibes, declining the bit, IKEA vision quests, baby watch 2K24, the refrigerator light, catfished by Mdou Moctar’s fanpage, Doctor Time returns to explain the tweet, refried beans expiration dates, the arcade, how about a little romance, moving into Self Defense Family, Andrew and Hans pop in, the Bulls lineup, not leaving someone on the side of the road, Renee and Angela, post punk, writing “Fred Dekker”, the people behind the song names, and so much more.

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180. Songs to Scream at the Sun Aug 20, 2024

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This week we circle back to the Have Heart record Songs To Scream At The Sun. We also talk about: why does your voice sound like that, not your problems, Daniel Danger scene report, Peak Maine, paying for the sunset (now in substack form), big fuckin trucks, soft fuckin baby, whites only ocean city, phils on weed, the Pasta Pilots, western mass, face only tats, not fashion mullets, people experiencing houselessness, stealing from the hotel, bidet chat, label logos on merch, the B9 board, not metal hardcore, the Have Heart discography, Fiddlehead, and so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

179. Meat Is Murder feat. Mike Abrusci Aug 13, 2024

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This week we have comedian Mike Abrusci back on the pod to talk about The Smiths album Meat Is Murder. We also talk about: Hatebreed (revisited), Jasta pasta, cool Bjork merch, food delivery, the grocery store ghost kitchen, indoor bbq party rental, c-squat: the musical, metal cruise scene report, pineapple boardshorts, its Michael actually, the flattening of culture, club random scene report, charisma on command, garden state pop up, TikTok comedians, Peel sessions, Morrissey rizz, required listening, and so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

177. Double Nickels on the Dime feat. Matt Pond PA Aug 06, 2024

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This week we have Matt Pond of Matt Pond PA and The Natural Lines on to talk about the breakthrough Minutemen record Double Nickels on the Dime. We also dig into: one of the biggest mistakes, band names, you have a huge discography, just keep moving forward, I actually have a bone to pick, sifting through band discographies, seasonally appropriate songs, Several Arrows Later anniversary, Bathtub Cig, reference crumbs, selling out, New Hampshire Straightedge, The OC, MPPA album covers, Alex Patsavas, those Starbucks checks, slam poetry, Vietnam, uncommercial music, and so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

176. Paul's Boutique feat. Danny Zweiman Jul 30, 2024

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This week we have singer of Jawdust Danny Zweiman on to talk about the Beastie Boys’ Paul’s Boutique. We also talk about: the new computer, Jawdust, Hazen Street, NJ is best, Hackensack School of Rock, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, The Swellers, my full legal name, ruining a chilis, post covid service industry, playing a Devils game, Hate5Six, lugging gear, the black pearl (shows), Missing Link, genre is outdated, Turnstile, our karaoke songs, the 35th anniversary, cover show, the sample fees, the art record, the Dust Brothers, I get not liking this, Russell Simmons slander, Ill Communication, The Individualist, Spooky Black, and so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

154. *UNLOCKED* Goes To The Movies - Pepperoni Playboy Jul 23, 2024

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This week we watch the Macumentary “Pepperoni Playboy”, we also discuss: coffee talk, sketchy movie theaters, Exhumed Films, diner scene tourism, beerfests, the “birth”, Neko Case in the OR, trench flashbacks, black and white says no collab, Andrew gets a french dip, sleep economy, the Rhys Hoskins slide (clean), new kink unlocked, city connect jerseys, the big earthquake, quotable docs, dudes rock, Mac’s real name, supporting characters, the decision maker, bullied personalities, wild influences, and so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

174. Yank Crime feat. Joseph Grillo Jul 16, 2024

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This week we have Joseph Grillo of Garrison, Her Head’s On Fire, and Iodine Records on to talk about Yank Crime by Drive Like Jehu. We also discuss: it’s hot too, the truest love, moving upstate, 3am sushi, having kids in the city, natty wine, label subsidiaries, Mike Patton, Time Bomb records, evolution of post-hardcore, “I’m not listening to Nada Surf”, Iodine Records (revisited), being a fan of the present tense, Empire State Games, Her Head’s On Fire, no shade to Little Rock, Bitch Magnet - Ben Hur, Yank Crime first listens, the interscope deal, “Do You Compute”, Limited To One, the Yank Crime LP pressing, and so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

172. Levitate feat. Mark Allen Davis Jul 09, 2024

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This week we have Mark Davis, documentarian and creative force behind Traces of Glory on to talk about the IDAHO album Levitate. We also discuss: coming to IDAHO, cataloging archives, the importance of John Berry, the way people look at Jeff, quitting the ad world, Tin Boat films, fly fishing, The Bear & The Owl, creating the soundtrack, adding comedy to serious music, that Jeff Martin rizz, giving credit for Lapse, Alan Sparhawk, LA as a character, crate digging, “20 Years”, the pace of Levitate, how do you spell weird?, and so much more. ________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order our post-hardcore hat here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

171. Home For An Island feat. Love Letter Jul 02, 2024

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This week we have Andy and Jay from Love Letter on to talk about Home For An Island by The Exit. We also talk about: the Greenvans fleet, teaching bands to pump oil, our first Piebald records, label hot streaks, trying all the presets, ice-t coin, Bill Gates future video, teaching drums, Pale Moon Ranch, writing the Love Letter record, not listening to hardcore, allowing to love, it’s hard to be done, the Hellogoodbye/Paramore tour, Emily Haines, Dan must not be a fan of drumming, Jason McGerr, our last Alkaline Trio record, and so much more.

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169. Fantastic Planet feat. Kodi McKinney Jun 25, 2024

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This week we have music industry strategist and member of Lost Decades Kodi McKinney on to talk about the Failure album Fantastic Planet. We also talk about: what was bushwick smoking, a vehicle for sauce, indie week scene report, AI (revisited), cha cha, HQ guy, album campaign spending, instagram bands, cheating the algorithm, Marauder, creative energy, Spotify (bad), post-hardcore hat, gatekeeping through mystique, enshitification, LinkedIn titles, the Weezer canon, Stuck on You, Ken Andrews lyrical style, rig rundown, Heliotropic, and so much more.

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168. From the Front Lines - Brat Jun 18, 2024

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This week we’re coming to you from the front lines of culture to talk about the new Charlie XCX album brat. We also discuss: finding the spark in our relationship, letting us into the writers room, get ready with Dan, indie week scene report, subway etiquette, the RITG Paris vacation, fuckface.jpg, humble pod beginnings, AI, doing the bare minimum, I still haven’t nailed the shirt, the post-hardcore hat, Andrew plans to quit his job, Wildwood, how do you laundry, 43 with 3 roommates, everyone is talking about this record, Charlie XCX QAnon breadcrumbs, “I Love It”, SOPHIE production, “sympathy is a knife” lyrics, current skate shoes, and so much more.

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166. (Is (It) Is) Critical Band feat. The Red Scare Jun 11, 2024

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This week we hang with screamo trailblazers The Red Scare and talk about the 90 Day Men album (Is (It) Is) Critical Band. We also talk about: bowing out of this jackassery, the Solid Brass reissues, Costco pants, the Red Scare origin story, what kind of jazz Abby?, influences, 4 people in a room, the worlds fair 1982, al pacino’s house in HEAT, working with Albini, Inner Ear, …is a serious band, Knoxville Honkers and Bangers, creative maturity, Troubleman Unlimited, it’s all post hardcore, fuckface.jpeg, that bass tone, Missouri Kids Cuss, the Electrical Audio version, no skips, our favorite 90 Day Men songs, and so much more.

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165. Details feat. Quigley Jun 04, 2024

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This week we have artist, influencer, and former American Idol contestant Quigley Goode on to talk about the Frou Frou album Details. We also talk about: the grindset, ol’ soup ears, Quigley’s musical origin story, Disney princesses, Idol contestant process, fellow full sail grad, direct marketing help, the parenting industry, the algorithm, sids vids, “Umami”, pivoting away from music, a very specific era, Imogen Heap is a pal, garden state is dark, “Hide and Seek” in the OC, Sia, Just Like Heaven scene report, the producer mindset, simplifying human experience, and so much more.

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163. Hee Saw Dhuh Kaet feat. Brad Wallace May 28, 2024

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This week we have Brad Wallace from Orchid, Bucket Full of Teeth, and Wolves on to talk about the Rye Coalition album Hee Saw Dhuh Kaet. We also talk about: for profit art schools, Brad’s old apartment, having kids, the Orchid shows, I Have No Mouth, how do you remember your songs, Rickenbacker Dakota, Fear Before the March of Flames, Hot Cross, breaking the ice with bootleg shirts, the skramz holy grail, our Converge records, Derek Hess covers, is Andrew orgcore, NBA cosplay tattoos, Dave Leto, the documentary, the Rye Coalition discography, sounds like a one sided conversation, Gern Blandston, the Heartwell recording, and so much more.

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162. Nite Flights feat. Patrick Doran May 21, 2024

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This week we have writer and comedian Patrick Doran from Podcast About List and World’s Biggest Army on to talk about the final Walker Brothers album Nite Flights. We also discuss: Andrew has never been better, breakfast breads, bidding on hotels, doing sketch shows, the cigar bar, 24 hour diners (rest in power), the shellraiser, Mr. Beast goes to Guantanamo, Worlds Biggest Army shows, the birth of a podcast, creating a workplace character, Dorian Electra release party scene report, best skate videos, Hook Ups, Bronson, Gary Walker songs, oral allergy syndrome, Scott’s minor vocal harmonies, Damon Albarn, doing The Electrician at karaoke, and so much more.

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136. *UNLOCKED* Circling Back - Welcome the Problems feat. Pat Ford May 14, 2024

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This week we circle back to the Colossal album Welcome the Problems with surprise guest Pat Ford! We also discuss: podding from the the mans grave, scrobble bros, documenting Andrew's midlife crisis, Please Be Mine (Have a Nice Life, revisited), coffee shop covid protocol, the lake house (electric), THE DEFINITIVE EMO REVIVAL PLAYLIST, Kat Kat Records, welcome back Pat Ford, Colossal reissues, U.S. Maple, cafe music, "it's like Jason Mraz with a library card", there's something in the water in Chicago, "Plateau Song", NATL 7", bands with chemistry, sprinkle on the pretty, "The Dusk of Us", Keith Latinen, graphic design band, and so much more.

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160. Ben Folds Five feat. Bryson Schmidt May 07, 2024

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This week we talk about the 1995 self titled Ben Folds Five album with Bryson Schmidt of Topiary Creatures. We also discuss: what asylum raised you, Andrew almost apologizes, what’s up with Nashville, the two options for a dude with a haircut like mine, play Chamber (or Cold Chamber), maximalist arrangements, Topiary Creatures records, drummer songwriters, the brave little abacus, sometimes I wish I could just vibe, songs about eating mulch, Emperor X - the lakes of zones B and C, your favorite Copeland record, the final Gen X voice, label mates with the Misfits, you gotta see it live, Fun - Aim and Ignite, and so much more.

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158. I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got feat. Jonah Matranga Apr 30, 2024

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This week we have Jonah Matranga of Far, New End Original, Gratitude, and Onelinedrawing on the pod to talk about the Sinead O’connor album I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got. We also talk about: Eugene OR, the other Oregon, meeting new people, MTV2 rock, the influence of Far, the royal me, hey man nice shot, the death of the “Industry”, the Xbox sync, the “pony” cover, Jonah’s angry, the Far origin, cover songs, the RITG split series, protest music, the pope thing, nobody was fucking with the funky drummer, “Three Babies”, Prince and the perfect song, celebrating autonomy, and so much more.

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157. Embrace feat. Ned Russin Apr 23, 2024

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This week we have Ned Russin of Glitterer and Title Fight on to talk about the self titled Embrace album. We also discuss: moving to DC, Macpilled, the GQ article, thinning the collection, bootlegs culture, streaming, money isn’t punk?, Rationale, the Glitterer story, leaving no songs on the table, Wicca Phase, DC tourist stops, the weed store takeover, proper pronunciation of Wilkes Barre, Redwood Arts Space, indoor smoking, being dumber and crazier than everyone else, Cold World, disdain for mainstream culture, the other Embrace, Ian’s talk singing, Thrasher, biggest influences on Revolution Summer, taking it back, that sounds like a band playing live, and so much more.

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155. Circling Back - Salad Days Apr 16, 2024

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This week we return to our roots and fly solo talking about Mac Demarco’s Salad Days. We also talk about: not minor threat, head to the patreon, the eclipse, we’re so back, friggin Rex Manning Day, mid tempo music is back, Dan’s roommate lineage, a stereo supremacist, spacial audio, new Restorations, emo four square, the Rigid 7”, RITG zine, high school scene cars, high maintenance, sorry Kenny, brought to you by viceroy cigarettes (revisited), the oh seas (et al), tape flutter, boss pedal demo display, working within limitations, the later Mac discography, the parkland shooter, collabs, Andrew offers a thoughtful critique of Eyedress, and so much more.

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153. I, Jonathan feat Ron Gallo Apr 09, 2024

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This week we have singer/songwriter and overall sweetheart Ron Gallo on to talk about the Jonathan Richman album I, Jonathan. We also discuss: the intersection video, the Nashville bombing, musician small talk, getting Italian citizenship, the European mind and the Wild West, Nashville tourist traps, the run into the ground Darien gap express, Toy Soldiers, garage rock radicalization, the search for authenticity, the Mill Creek Tavern, Philly houses, Kill Rock Stars, Corin Tucker, Joan of Arc (revisited), Matt Caws, Medport Diner, you have to be cosigned, the super narcissist in the room, Levitation Fest, you have to see him live, the Jonathan Richman confidence, tangents and hyper focus, don’t pass Richman the aux, Gallo builds a record, and so much more.

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152. Steve McQueen feat John Vanderslice Apr 02, 2024

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This week we have songwriter/producer/vibe poet John Vanderslice on to discuss the cult masterpiece Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout. We also dig into: switching hands, Dan pods topless, traveling less, TrueAnon, Keep the Dream Alive, the office brain, the Vanderslice band lineage, the other MK Ultra, it’s good to be pushed out, the crazy first solo show, John Darnielle, the coroners gambit kinda changed my life, The Prayers and Tears of Arthur Digby Sellers, Pixel Revolt, the demands of being on a band, the cost of being an ophthalmologist, the genius of Evan Weiss, Dolby worked on it, a product of its time, the remaster sounds bad, Vanderslice gives an offer Andrew can’t refuse, and honestly a million more things.

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150. I Know A Girl Who Develops Crime Scene Photos feat. Steak Mtn Mar 26, 2024

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This week we have the triumphant return of Steak Mtn aka Chris Norris on to talk about his own record, Combat Wounded Veteran's reissued I Know A Girl Who Develops Crime Scene Photos. We also discuss, Chris' previous career in the adult industry, dissecting our intro song, set decoration, getting personal, design trademarks, being too good at your job, Tumblr projects, working for The Roxy, being too good at making art, getting in on the grift, being shameless, the differences between CWV and Reversal of Man, how the reissues came to be, reverence for history, bullying the audience, 9 minute set, Chris loves The Clash, gamer wife, making a good record sound worse, Fugazi mind control, and so so much more.

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149. (Whats the Story) Morning Glory? feat. Robert Fish Mar 19, 2024

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This week we have Robert Fish of 108 and Unsufferable on to talk about the Oasis album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? We also discuss: our haters, Charlie Walker’s drumming (Chamberlain/New End Original), Black Flag, deciding to be the singer, the Lifetime origin story, the worst kind of skinheads, moving to Tucson, Kinkos, fast time at the Philly ISKCON, joining 108, Deadguy, Unsufferable writing process, Killer Mike’s barber shop, IDLES, workin for the man, Pearl Jam Vitalogy, Definitely Maybe, Creation Records, hype up songs, the Run Into The Ground swag bag, and so much more.

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147. Tales of Brave Ida feat. Garrett Klahn Mar 12, 2024

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This week we have Garrett Klahn of Texas is the Reason and Atlantic/Pacific on to talk about the debut Ida record Tales of Brave Ida. We also talk about: relaxin on the pod, public transportation, Buffalo rips, skateboarding, high school sports, pre-Giuliani Lower East Side, joining Texas is the Reason, vibe tryouts, ABC No Rio, the reunions, British music press, the 1975, Atlantic/Pacific, U2 at the Sphere, Dead and Co (revisited), have fun will travel, TITR reunion merch, we try to remember a comp (monkey on the cover), drowning in culture, Will You Find Me, Simple Machines, where the Ida discography goes, and so much more.

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146. Cheers feat. Mike Recine Mar 05, 2024

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This week we have comedian and host of the Out For Smokes Podcast Mike Recine on to talk about the Obie Trice album Cheers. We also talk about: New Jersey area codes, pork roll country, Dan didn't get the place (revisited), kid shit, the hometown Applebees, supporting actor porn awards, MTV Made, thee megan's law, the Hamilton Flasher, the family restaurant, Hamilton Santa Nazi, putting an addition on the porno store, big bacon cheese dog, the Princeton Panera, Mike's comedy origin, staying relevant in social media, crowd work, Cardi B, teenage cruising music, rap skits, Eminem's production, gangster rap but make it fun, the Biggie skit, vs Ja Rule, all drinking themed, John Hinckley Jr, dodge charger music, and so much more.

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144. Laughing Stock feat. Nate Kinsella Feb 27, 2024

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This week we have Nate Kinsella of Birthmark, LIES, Joan of Arc, and the reformed American Football on to talk about the Talk Talk album Laughing Stock.We also discuss: Nasty Nate, Birthmark contributors, where you been eatin', Shudder to Think, learning Ableton, the Terminal 5 show, Nate's Joan of Arc era, Tim Kinsella, Melina's "guitar", the LIES record, creating the Birth of Omni, reconciling old material, the photography mind, Tuareg Guitar, Make Believe, who is your favorite Fat Wreck Chords band, Minneapolis bands, the Rick Rubin book, American Football LP3, Tiny Desk Concerts, this is their Dear You right?, Talk Talk's eras, expressing a singular vision, writing with Mike, opening with amp noise, CAN, Myrrhman, Krishna in the midwest, Laughing Stock's spirit of exploration, the first time Nate heard this record, and so much more.

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143. Purple Rain feat. Andrew Kenny Feb 20, 2024

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This week we have Andrew Kenny of The American Analog Set and Wooden Birds on to talk about Prince’s masterpiece Purple Rain. We also talk about: Two Matchsticks, capturing and polishing proteins, visiting NYC after moving away, Commonwealth, artisanal bowling, the new (old) ep, the Numero box sets, current AmAnSet lineup, “legacy act”, the reunion, weirdness quotient, Knife in the Water - Red River, pedal steel, the flow got you shook, “Darling Nikki”, the sermon at the top, no bad reviews, and so much more.

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141. The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion feat. Chris Daly Feb 13, 2024

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This week we have Chris Daly of Texas is the Reason, 108, Jets to Brazil and more on to talk about the Black Crowes sophomore album The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion. We also discuss: Altered States, Walking Concert, the end of Jets To Brazil, Hellfest 2005, 108, hardcore dad Maplewood, not wearing band tees, Dead & Co. bootleg infrastructure, a great conversation about Krishnacore, Prema - Drivel, rule loving punks, Black Crowes are the Gen X Rolling Stones, "the most on-heroin man", Texas is the Reason christmas lights, Jason Mraz (revisited), album play shows, the Crowes fanbase, seated shows, "southern rockers, they're just like us", pro weed bands, and so much more.

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140. Change feat. Keegan Bradford Feb 06, 2024

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This week we have Keegan Bradford of Camp Trash on to talk about the Dismemberment Plan album Change. We also talk about: music twitter, Listen Up Nerds, podding from Texas, Camp Trah workflow, NW Portland, Oogles, Mo Troper, Portland scene report, Reconstruction Site, Pitchfork, Fountains of Wayne, the fringes of power pop, Friendship America, Buffalo Bills, "everybody always liked everything", Asian alternative bands, Hostage Calm (t-shirt band), Emergency & I, "Sentimental Man", rhythm section influences, Jawbox, the cover art, Desoto Records, "Come Home", Travis' lyrics, and so much more.

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138. The Wayward Bus / Distant Plastic Trees feat. Owen Ashworth Jan 30, 2024

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This week we have Owen Ashworth of Advance Base, Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, and Orindal Records on to talk about the Magnetic Fields record (collection?) The Wayward Bus/Distant Plastic Trees. We also talk about: touring alone, being too loud, handsome ear buds, cd clubs, Electronic Renn Faire Doo Wop, answering machine jams, gear talk, Clint Eastwood, creative writing, Run For Cover Records, the next record, the casiotone to advance base pipeline, genius not genius, Isadora Duncan, i, “I have a mandolin…”, and so much more.

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137. Do You Know Who You Are? feat. Chris Black Jan 23, 2024

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This week we're talking to co-host of How Long Gone, writer, and photographer Chris Black. We keep Chris up past his bedtime discussing: Money vs. Access, fashion over fidelity, Andrew's job, base +, job starters, HLG 🤝 RITG, talking tats, cash business, the transition to video, Bandsplain, shared experiences, Lithuanian Robocop, the Pitchfork thing, infinite growth models, responsible straight edge youth, driving to Hellfest, peers with adults, the NJ music scene, managing Cartel, the pressure to create, emo or indie rock? When do we stop being angry? Krishnacore, screamo 2024, mandatory reunions, False Cathedrals, and we beg Evan Dando to please clean up, we're worried.

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135. Iowa feat. Bryan Carifio Jan 16, 2024

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This week we have Bryan Carifio of My Fictions and Run For Cover Records on the pod to talk about the sophomore Slipknot album Iowa. We also discuss: the birth of Doctor Time, radical inclusivity, the group chat, what did you do today, turtles all the way down, peak Bushwick, Hasidic cavework, Young Statues, going to Puerto Rico, half of the plane got sucked off, Fellavision, Hostage Calm S/T, scrobbling tweets, Sheetz vs Wawa, “I never took you for a Maggot”, gateway bands, Ross Robinson, and so much more.

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131. *UNLOCKED* Fast and Loose - Our Top of 2023 Jan 09, 2024

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It’s the end of the year episode. We dig into our top records of the year, and we also discuss: sports phone, NFL flex games, NYE, losing my swag, Andrew has a midlife crisis, fitness pod, nothing feels good (in the sauna), Dan has a birthday, RITG party crashers, peeing next to celebrities, fasting, cheese serving sizes, getting to the bottom of the Halloween candy, Balloon America: The Fruit Shoppe, Spotify wrapped conspiracy, Militarie Gun, Lana Del Rey, Nothing/Full of Hell, 9/11 youtube, Fenne Lily, Hotline TNT, boygenius, and so much more. Thank you to our Patrons, you’re the real heroes.

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133. Take This To Your Grave feat. Chris Payne Jan 02, 2024

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This week we have music writer and author of “Where Are Your Boys Tonight” Chris Payne on to talk about the album that inspired the title, Fall Out Boy - Take This To Your Grave. We also talk about: meet me in the bathroom, jersey boys on the pod, magic eye posters, Menlo Park mall, past mall jobs, the Miami Dolphins, sportsbook, Dan listens to the men talk, nj venues, Asbury Park, pay to play, silent majority through band in a bubble, thanks Pete, glorifying New Brunswick basements, punk needs a low ceiling, my chem rom, the punk to entrepreneur pipeline, generational gaps in culture, fall out boy, hardcore dudes playing pop, Green Day, our fav FOB records, and so much more.

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132. Forever and Counting feat. Jonah Bayer Dec 26, 2023

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This week we have writer, podcaster, and musician Jonah Bayer on the pod to talk about Hot Water Music's Forever and Counting. We dig into the Mount Rushmore of Cleveland, craftspeople gentrification, the hot dog place near Mass MoCA, Western Mass experiences, Going Off Track, Comedian's birthdays, speaking the language, candy commercials, The Blair Witch Project, Sound Advice, Shaq Diesel, masked bands, tour trauma bonding, nerd shit, legacy bands on Warped Tour, and so much more.

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130. Lunapark feat. Matthew Caws Dec 20, 2023

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This week we have Matthew Caws of Nada Surf on to talk about the debut Luna record Lunarpark. We also talk about: costa or costa, Olde England, the home of the Bayonne Bees, kids accents, The Pom Pom Squad, Nada Surf track 1’s, sequencing theory, which Pete, getting stuck on side A, recent listens, the André 3K flute record, scoring a film, tuning a Kora, Chris Walla, “Take the Skinheads Bowling”, Galaxie 500, Dean Wareham’s voice, I believe in you man, and so much more.

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129. Floral Green feat. Andrew Sacher Dec 12, 2023

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This week we have writer and senior editor at Brooklyn Vegan Andrew Sacher on to talk about the emo revival and Title Fight’s album Floral Green. We also chat about: the presiding Andrew, Ridgewood spots, the emo to rave pipeline, Emo Revival: 2008-2018, Halfway to Holland, creating a revival scene, how many fucking waves are there, the Everyone Everywhere nap video, SUNY Purchase revisited, Brooklyn Vegan coverage, House of Vans, “Secret Society”, Turnstile in GQ, Set Your Goals, “Leaf” giving Hot Rod, Floral Green’s lasting influence, and so much more. ________

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127. It's the Ones Who've Cracked That the Light Shines Through feat. Diego Lopez Dec 05, 2023

Join our PATREON for bonus episodes.⁠ This week we have co-host of A Little Time Podcast and MMA instructor Diego Lopez on to discuss the Jeffrey Lewis album It’s the Ones Who’ve Cracked That the Light Shines Through. We also discuss: kickin ass, “not a music guy”, can you take a joke?, street fighting, NYC on edge, the log flume times, Adventureland, know violence, the comedian to fighting pipeline, Joe Rogan, getting punched in the face, Justin McDonald, baseball fights, Jeffrey Lewis’ narrative lens, SUNY Purchase, Side Walk cafe, and so much more. ________ ⁠Order our Gatekeep Harder shirt here!⁠⁠

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106. Read Music/Speak Spanish feat. Jon Nix Nov 29, 2023

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This week we have filmmaker Jon Nix on to talk about his new documentary about Justin Pearson "Don't Fall In Love With Yourself" and the Desaparecidos debut Read Music/Speak Spanish. We also discuss Cleveland tourism, baseball fights, John Lennon's pants, Kinsella vintage store, where to begin, compiling interviews, Mike Patton inside jokes, St. Vitus' cult following, Steak Mtn love, trade schools, for-profit higher education alum, the Cleveland music scene, Central Florida, The American Dream, things only get worse, being ahead of your time yet timeless, complaining about culture, Arizona drama, the grindset, and so much more.

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126. Evil Empire feat. Andy Anaya Nov 28, 2023

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This week we have Andy Anaya from Pool Kids, You Blew It!, and Dikembe on the pod to talk about the sophomore Rage Against The Machine album Evil Empire. We also discuss: POOL, joining Dikembe, Andrew overuses a “job interview” analogy, pre emo revival time, touring in a conversion van, central florida, Pool Kids origin, that house in Binghamton, photo rigs, the yashica t-4, Pearl Jam, Pier 17 or 19, spicing the parts up, our favorite Audiotree sessions, Tom Morello’s guitar playing, trading sincerity for great riffs, Audioslave and being a butt rock apologist, “Down Rodeo”, the Wu Tang tour, and so much more.

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124. Clarity feat. Amy Fleisher Madden Nov 21, 2023

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This week we have author, photographer, and Fiddler Records founder Amy Fleisher Madden on to discuss the Jimmy Eat World record Clarity. We also discuss: not Nashvill TN, the Release doc, 90s clothes were big, the Vacant Andys, podding from the Carrabba basement, "here's your drama", Law of Inertia, OG Dashboard Confessional Drowning CDEP, the hydro flask, Sparks ended 3rd wave emo, new wave of nostalgia, you really should go to shows, Coheed, how many waves have there been?, Hot Rod Circuit, group homework assignment, adult contemporary, Clarity, "you felt the holy", era soundtracks, Mark Trombino brought the magic, using the budget, the 10", and so much more

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123. New Day Rising feat. Dave Hill Nov 14, 2023

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This week we have musician, actor, and comedian Dave Hill on to talk about the Hüsker Dü album New Day Rising. We also discuss: ravioli eating, the wrong times to buy a book, WFMU, Dave’s range of friends, recording studios, the last week tonight theme, having fun/being stupid, the paths to comedy, America’s Moby, Neil Hamburger, metal is underdogs music, Zooropa, Mark Messier, not connecting with hardcore, Mould songs vs Hart songs, Zen Arcade, lots of Danzig chat and so much more.

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121. From The Cradle To The Grave feat. Hutch Harris Nov 07, 2023

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This week we have Hutch Harris of The Thermals on to talk about the Subhumans album From The Cradle To The Grave. We also discuss: the dawgs, Portland quadrants, missing the road, worst shows, Song Exploder, Marc Maron has Neil Young over, venue merch cuts, Fantasy Metal TM, Skate 3, music videos, selling out, Burn To Shine, Brendan Canty, NJ recording studios, Yo La Tengo, Chris Walla, Hurricane Sandy, first punk bands, The Decline, reinventing something new, punks vs the monarchy, oogles, and so much more.

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120. Live Through This feat. Kitty Ray Oct 31, 2023

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This week we have rapper, producer, artist, and member of Teen Suicide/The Pom Poms Kitty Ray on to discuss the groundbreaking Hole album Live Through This. We also discuss: we re-record the Heartwell LP, Teen Suicide rehabilitation, production meeting, upstairs at the Barbary, feelin like Twiggy, the Courtney Love of this bullshit garbage, Omar Rodriguez Lopez' ridiculous box set, Nardwuar, we launch RITG management, Baltimore, onlyfeets, The Pom Poms, Ableton, Billy Corgan looking sad at Disneyland, a snapchat of someone's art, writing from spite, riotgrrrl, the truth about Lyme's disease, Don Henley, hits and misses on Live Through This, pop in the front and art in the rear, and so much more.

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118. Sing Sing Death House feat. Stephen Welch Oct 24, 2023

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This week we have writer, poet, and industry heartthrob Stephen Welch on the pod to talk about the 2002 Distillers album Sing Sing Death House. We also discuss: Edge Day celebrations, NYC weed seizures, old friends, Stephen's origin story, "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird", ongoing projects, Andrew feels illiterate, Anne Rice, relationships between church and local punk, chick tracts, the My Heart to Joy show, Edge Frat, the coffee scene, Matt Ferraro (our boy revisited), slingin merch, Gainesville types, getting Festies riled up, mainstream excitement of punk, Brody as a punk icon, going from bad lyrics to good, after the breakup, (least)favorite Rancid records, punk is full of creeps, Philly scene tourists, leaving your neighborhood after 8 pm, the Govinda's chicken cheesesteak (rip), and so much more.

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117. Circling Back - No Good For No One Now Oct 17, 2023

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This week we Circle Back to the sophomore Owen record No Good For No One Now. We also talk about: doin the daytime pod, Rose Books deliveries, offensive baseball memes, Phils win!, Wawa pizza, bagel chat, parking ticket madness, self defense (individual), what not to do when you’re carjacked, hanky code, airtags, personal achievements, Bobbi Althoff, Swifties, Mike Kinsella’s projects, the Owen discography, S Carey, less tracks and more length, post breakup clarity, and we talk a lot about the record.

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115. ...Is a Real Boy feat. Dessie Jackson Oct 10, 2023

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This week we have celebrated artist, illustrator, and animator Dessie Jackson on the pod to discuss the seminal Say Anything album ...Is A Real Boy. We also discuss: Andrew doesn't apologize, the Swiss Cheese Pervert survivor gofundme, The Philly Avengers, the Action News theme, hanging out at your friend's job, Red Bull, Corrupted Image, Jury Duty, stop motion, Marilyn Minter, Real Skateboards, listening through the lens of age, leading off with sexuality, penis on every track, Max Bemis, child safety, straight outta the asylum, "Alive With the Glory of Love", there are warning signs everywhere, the push and pull of art, ADMIT IT!, we define "penultimate", and so much more.

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114. After the Party feat. Josh Caterer Oct 03, 2023

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This week we have Josh Caterer of the Smoking Popes on to discuss the 2017 Menzingers album After The Party. We also discuss: ol Jerry Bolm, Riot Fest scene report, the Gaslight Anthem, solo listening, 8 tracks, Iggy Pop, Kiss - Double Platinum, problematic lyrics, lots of Big Bopper talk, prehistoric times (before internet), Willy Wonka, After the Party (taking the ride), adult coworkers, “Lookers”, sad version of Born to Run, are these all about the same person?, and so much more.

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112. Soviet Kitsch feat. Raffaella Sep 26, 2023

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This week we have pop singer/songwriter Raffaella on the pod to talk about the Regina Spektor album Soviet Kitsch. We also chat about: getting into Canada, Drake/Stephen Hawking, Market Hotel, Dan needs a sweaty lady, leaving NYC for Minneapolis (for love), band dudes laundry, getting over deodorant, not knowing how to drive, Raff’s love story, New York cliques, The Strokes, theme songs, the 2020’s small mindset, “Poor Little Rich Boy” percussion, punk performance in non punk records, and so much more.

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105. *UNLOCKED* Fast and Loose - Our Top Records of 2023 (so far) Sep 19, 2023

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This week we talk about our top records from the year so far. We talk about: everyone is always on vacation, single Andrew activities, bangin’, going to the bar, finding the edge of humanity, Brace, using the lottery to fund war, winning the lottery, lottery taxes, the airport shit, and so much more.

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110. Personal Best feat. Justin Staller Sep 12, 2023

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This week we have drummer of A City Safe From Sea and Achings, Justin Staller on to talk about the Team Dresch album Personal Best. We also talk about: where do you find the time?, everybody be moving to Roxborough, Fishtown is dead, Daniel Danger doesn’t think we’re brave enough, Golden Tea House, is Justin undercover, “hat all the time” guy, knit hats with the visor, Achings, This is Fort Apache comp, Van Pelt, music that feels plucked from the brain, Restorations, Aspera Ad Astra, Personal Best drum sound, Evergreen State College, Andrew says Diary is backloaded and then realizes he knows Justin, and so much more.

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109. Dear Catastrophe Waitress feat. Jeremy Bolm Sep 05, 2023

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This week we have podcaster, poet, and vocalist for Touchè Amorè Jeremy Bolm to talk about the Belle & Sebastian record Dear Catastrophe Waitress. We also discuss: pod talk, Starbucks, snobby coffee, butter on bagels, growing up in LA, Jeremy Barf, Weird Al, hanging with Radcliffe, talking with actual celebrities, Morrissey at the Smoking Popes gig, Destination Failure, Alex Henry, First Ever Podcast, Lament, the Belle & Sebastian discography, Mike Piazza, the B&S dance party, The Life Pursuit, lots of The National chat, and so much more.

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107. Don't Rock The Boat, Sink The Fucker feat. Tyler Daniel Bean Aug 29, 2023

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This week we have songwriter and bagel daddy Tyler Daniel Bean on to talk about the Des Ark album Don't Rock the Boat, Sink the Fucker. We also discuss: Burlington VT, 242 Main, Willow's Bagels origin, nu-bagel, the pumpernickel wave, always untoasted, FFFA, Basement shows, On Days Soon to Pass, Evan T Weiss is in your bed, Ryan Stack, Lovitt Records, Des Ark radio sessions, quiet records/loud live, Aimee Argote, accidentally climbing a mountain, band practice on the radio, two closing tracks?, fuck the world not for the win, and so much more.

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104. Annihilation Time II feat. Brace Belden Aug 15, 2023

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This week we have King of the Punks and Prince of the Skins and co-host of the True Anon podcast Brace Beldon on to talk about Annihilation Time II. We also talk about: we’re Lizzo apologists, Razzlekhan, the synchronized swimming scene, Gilman, Green Day, Liquid Death, Philadelphia: a place unlike any other, I (don’t) fuck, Bad Religion, Brooklyn, “they don’t have these where I come from”, lots of Jewish chat, SynAnon, the goofiest fucking pants known to man, being a teenage runaway, The Worm (Trevor), Blue Oyster Cult, Brace's love of bald girls with rats, and so much more.

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103. Norman Fucking Rockwell feat. E.M. Ricchini Aug 08, 2023

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This week we have old friend of the pod E.M. Ricchini aka Charbelle on to talk about the Lana Del Rey album Norman Fucking Rockwell. We take multiple trips down memory lane discussing wrap up podcasts, the Bed Stuy Applebees, early Covid moments, 7-11 taquitos, banana phone, West Virginia, tortured artists, terrible street art, Daniel Johnston, mosquitos in the studio, small town drama, HomoClimbtastic, The Ick, Linkedin Grindset Influencers, heartbreak, Lana Lore, looking back on your life like a movie, and so much more.

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101. More Adventurous feat. Patrick Lyons Aug 01, 2023

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This week we have writer for Pitchfork, Billboard, Stereogum and lots more Patrick Lyons on to talk about the Rilo Kiley record More Adventurous. We also talk about: anthems for a seventeen year old girl, Queens (borough), Anacortes, Steve Brooks, the pitchfork review process, Ontological Mysterium by Horrendous, Turnstile (again), music on the beach, emo revival, getting all the details wrong, hyperpop, 100 gecs , letting it spray, disappointing follow-ups, the latter Modest Mouse catalog, bidding on Elliott Smith’s car, the unibomber’s backpack, Don’s Plum, we also talk a lot about Rilo Kiley.

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100. Question the Answers feat. Patrick Kindlon Jul 25, 2023

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EPISODE 100! This week we have host of Axe to Grind and Worst Possible Timeline podcasts and member of Drug Church and Self Defense Family Patrick Kindlon on to talk about the Mighty Mighty Bosstones album Question The Answers. We also discuss: video podcasts, Ghost (again), Islamic menswear, the Australian Identity, bogans, covid protocols, home protection, regional political machines, crypto, Skibidi Toilet lore, hanging in Norway, Devilstone Festival, becoming a noise guy, our porno grind newsletter, resenting people with money, balancing projects, living in the drums (bad), dropping the plaid, we actually talk about the record too. A very sincere thanks to everyone that’s supported us over the first 100. To everyone else: there’s still time to catch up.

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098. Last Splash feat. Steve Brooks Jul 18, 2023

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This week we have Steve Brooks of Floor and Torche on to talk about the Breeders 1993 album Last Splash. We also discuss: the Cuddle Puddle, chicken drama, bears, getting run out of town, moving to the woods, origins of Floor, tuning low, finding dummers, KISS, custom guitars, sounding like the Bee-Gees, Torche album art, deciding to end a band, the beginning of covid, Kim Deal fandom, "Divine Hammer", our favorite Last Splash tracks, Breeders music videos, Guided By Voices, being too prolific, Breeders on Conan, guitar tones, perfect length albums, interesting songwriting vs technical ability, djent, "firestarter", spite as a motivator, Jawbreaker, connecting to sadness, Throwing Muses, and so much more.

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096. Drive Like Jehu feat. Justin Pearson Jul 11, 2023

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This week we have Justin Pearson from Three One G, The Locust, Some Girls, Head Wound City, Retox, etc on the pod to talk about the debut self titled album from Drive Like Jehu. This is an extremely special opportunity to discuss the band and their impact on music due to the passing of Rick Froberg. In this episode we discuss: needs no introduction, San Diego, Kasher in Tinseltown, Roskilde Festival scene report, strange hardcore, touring Japan, Melt Banana, Jungle Rules Live, Misunderstood, Septic Death, John Waters, Danzig, will Justin give Mike Patton the shirt?, love the USA or gtfo, the Drive Like Jehu origin, RFTC, tension in San Diego, Swing Kids, Fugazi, the Deftones cover, The Locust tone, what does Jehu mean, percussive guitars, Some Girls, and so much more.

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095. Violent Femmes feat. Tim Kasher Jul 04, 2023

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This week we have Tim Kasher of Cursive and The Good Life on to talk about the debut self titled album by the Violent Femmes. We also talk about: the writers strike, the Good Life tour announcement, catching up from the covid era, lightning in a bottle bands, the Cure scene report, Tim Kinsella, Starland Ballroom, saddle creek rd, touring as an adult. Domestica reissue, Novena on a Nocturn, Dan describes a meme (posted on our Instagram), writing sad songs, “the safest sex”, html as a lyric, First Ave, The Violent Femmes origin story, busking, selling out to Wendy’s, and so much more.

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093. Peepshow feat. Caithlin De Marrais Jun 27, 2023

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This week we talk about the 1988 Siouxsie and the Banshees album Peepshow with Rainer Maria’s Caithlin De Marrais. We also discuss: whatchu drinkin, Rainer Maria heads, First Unitarian Church, reliving your 20’s, Madison WI, we own Viceland, syncs, Caithlin’s newest record, spotify, awards, The Cure, whatchu watchin, having kids, Mike Kinsella, Siouxsie is everywhere, what makes Peepshow so significant, horror films, Blonde Redhead, our favorite songs on the record, Christian Death, Siouxsie origin story, choosing songs for a record, and so much more.

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083. *UNLOCKED* Circling Back - Hot Fuss Jun 20, 2023

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This week we circle back to the debut record from The Killers, Hot Fuss. We discuss: Andrew ruins the intro, cumming at the opera, bad pods, Instagram live dating, papa's whips, we bask in the approval of others, meeting your idols (good), POZ breaks news, Fall Out Boy, Skate and Surf 2012(?) scene report, meme chats, Dupree Sister drama, Max Bemis (sucks), Andrew gets called a scumbag, Scottish pronouncing Hoot Foos, "the murder trilogy," generational hit Mr. Brightside, Ceremony (band), Darby Crash, festival plays, so many singles on this record, horrifically front loaded, Kind of Like Spitting, bad synths and bad drums, and so much more

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091. As Good As Dead feat. GDP Jun 13, 2023

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This week we have Matt Miller (GDP, George Douglas Peterson, Orange Crystal, The Post Office Gals) on to talk about the Local H album As Good As Dead. We also discuss: shoutout legacy photo, motorcycles in Vietnam, the vistas, Wicca Phase, townie funeral home parties, Chris Gethard, Fury of Five, the salesforce holiday party, Justin Pearson (again), Electro Grindcore, Incendiary, Discordance Axis, emo boys kissing, the hardcore masculinity pendulum, AI, Andrew attacks Dan's creativity, two piece bands, diss tracks, connecting with music, 2 drummers, band names, parking domain names, clownfupa.com, a real 2 girls 1 cup day, and so much more.

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090. Transistor feat. Ian Sattler Jun 06, 2023

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This week we have DC hardcore veteran and former DC Comics alum Ian Sattler on to talk about the 311 album Transistor. We also discuss: no help with Q and not U, the 9:30 club, Brian McTernan, Adjacent Fest scene report, music photography, knowing your role in the local scene, LLC's, the merch game, for profit college, the comic world, Scott Ian, Crossed, the MCU, Dark Horse comics, talking to normies about punk, Fucked Up, Succession, Wrestling, 311 is from Omaha, From Chaos, some Transistor puns, the AV Club review, Kid A (lol), divided on Hexum songwriting, the 311 DVD (again), George Clanton, bad lyrics, and so much more.

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088. Lifted... feat. Justin Cox May 30, 2023

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This week we have the host of the After The Deluge podcast Justin Cox on to talk about the divisive Bright Eyes record "Lifted or The Story is in the Soil so Keep Your Ear to the Ground". In this episode we also discuss: can I get a goddamn timpani roll?, Jackson Browne is not Van Morrison, podcast origins, anti-vaxxers, Paul Simon, The Offspring discography, Orcas Island, Killer Whales against capitalism, facebook fan groups, your art saved my life, Tim Kasher, The Hard Times, Todd Fink, skipping opening tracks, one sided 7”s, Dead Oceans and the Saddle Creek split, Ted Stevens, the kissy bitch drama (again), Evan Dando, Jawbreaker, Flea, W, and so much more.

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087. Dance on the Blacktop feat. Chelsea Hodson May 23, 2023

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This week we have writer and founder of Rose Books Chelsea Hodson on to chat about Nothing’s 2018 release Dance on the Blacktop. We also discuss: our happy family, Rickly’s romance novel, Tyrant Books, Rose Books origin story, there’s no one like Chris (Norris), the editing process, our reading habits, indie press identity, Tucson Arizona (great place), javelina, tumblr projects, Maria Abramovic, album cover modeling, poetic lyrics, Horror Show, Lana Del Rey, real darkness, Christie’s Auction scene report, Death of Lovers, and so so much more.

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085. Maggot Brain feat. Dwid Hellion May 16, 2023

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This week we have artist and musician (PsyWarfare, Integrity) Dwid Hellion on to talk about the 1971 Funkadelic classic Maggot Brain. In this episode we discuss: Dan nails the intro, where open mic and improv meet, Black Flag, Mike Vallely, what's up in Belgium, the Dwid backstory, the problem with positivity, childhood cassette tape loops, White House and early industrial, Metallica at the grocery store, the process church, Integrity, PsyWarfare (and actual psychological warfare), This Is Hell split, sound cannons, the Maggot Brain solo story, the satanic panic, local zines, being too tall for motown, drugs do some good for musicians, outsider art, Henry Darger, and so much more.

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084. Misery Index feat. Steak Mtn May 09, 2023

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This week we have artist Steak Mtn AKA Christopher Norris also of combatwoundedveteran, and Reversal of Man on to talk about the landmark Assuck record Misery Index. We also discuss: submitting to the bit, Hunchback 88, Atom And His Package, Jud Jud, getting into horror, writing screenplays, Rose Books, Holy Day, favorite NYC theaters, we start a film podcast, The Holy Mountain, local boys Assuck history, Reversal of Man lineups, the bridge from metal to punk, classing up grindcore, spa music, Earache records, final Reversal tour, Gary Panter and so much more.

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082. RITG Goes to the Movies - Spend an Evening with Saddle Creek May 02, 2023

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This week we go to the movies and talk about the documentary Spend an Evening With Saddle Creek. We discuss: our recent successes, our man Dwid, home improvement tales, moving is the worst, storage wars, having A+ neighbors, Andrew is a picky eater, Charly Bliss scene report, Market Hotel, dance punk, the Obersts', 1619 House, Lullaby for the Working Class, The Faint, Todd Fink the hornball, pollen, Tim Fucking Kasher, I don't want YOU to love ME anymore, the overlooked Saddle Creek bands, we need more documentaries, and so much more.

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081. Humanity is the Devil feat. Jason Stewart Apr 25, 2023

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This week we have half of the How Long Gone podcast Jason Stewart on to talk Integrity's landmark record Humanity is the Devil. We discuss recording styles, the complexities of Ableton, doing 500 episodes, scheduling snafus, podcast priorities, creating a reason to talk to people, the joy of saying no, the origins of How Long Gone, letting it spray behind the paywall, being peer-pressuring into straight edge, smoking banana peels, friend of the pod Noodles, Sublime talk, doing crime, girls with the red bandanas in their hair, flash photography, jobs within the scene, prolific merch, deodorant glitter, wedding DJs, frosted tips, pushing weight music, harsh noise lore, cease and desists, and getting stabbed in Philadelphia.

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079. 24 Hour Revenge Therapy feat. Alessandra DeBenedetti Apr 18, 2023

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This week we have a woman who needs no introduction, Alessandra DeBenedetti, on the pod to talk about the legendary 24 Hour Revenge Therapy by Jawbreaker. We discuss sound cops, art on Canal Street, vacations in Syria, the collapse of society, zine gatekeeping, not being punk enough, long staplers, fiscal conservatism, rainy day drugs, West Philadelphia born and raised, the Fung Wa Train, chiefing a bong, the Verve Pipe debate, Connecticut discourse, Queen Diamond, roller derby, spooky skeletons, the sock man idea, a less casual Panera, expensive negronis, famous bouncers, an app to get into Berghain, Ben Weasel, the smell of Watain, insulting Matt Skiba, and becoming the void.

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078. Standing on a Beach feat. Jeff Howe Apr 11, 2023

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This week we're excited to have Jeff Howe of Reversal of Man, Combatwoundedveteran, Horsewhip, and Heavens Gate on to talk about The Cure's singles collection Standing on a Beach. We also discuss: the restaurant business, favorite vegan hot dogs, more hot dog talk, living in Florida, are indie rock and the internet killing hardcore? (still no answer), the "get the kid with the sideburns" official story, Horsewhip and horse eating countries, Longmont Potion Castle, combatwoundedveteran, The Locust, Gainesville venues, the Fest hot dog guy, "Killing an Arab" gets you in hot water, Galore has the mega hits, songs on this record we hate, single vs. hit, Ida and Lisa Loeb, Mike Patton, the Boss, and so much more.

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076. Hybrid Theory feat. Shayne Smith Apr 04, 2023

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This week we have comedian, co-host of Cowboy Boys podcast, and aging punk Shayne Smith on to discuss the Linkin Park album Hybrid Theory. This week we discuss: Dan gets invited to a podcast after not getting invited to a podcast, living in a podcaster house, Shayne: Edge Icon, the PETA awards, living in squats, edge frat, tour of Utah, clean comedy, touring, the spirituality of surfing, cruise discourse, homemade tape comps, crying, post nu metal, Hybrid Theory was a massive record, the anime crossover, favorite Linkin Park records, and so much more.

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075. Enema of the State feat. Zach Miller Mar 28, 2023

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This week we have drummer of Gel and engineer at Noise War Studios, Zach Miller on to discuss the Blink 182 record Enema of the State. This episode we discuss: Central Jersey bands, pay to play shows, snare sounds, the yellow Xterra, mixing on blown speakers, Topper, abusing student loans, Gel goes to Europe, locking your keys in your car, stealing, Matt Skiba, Travis Barker, favorite Enema of the State songs, Machine Gun Kelly, open source hardcore and so much more.

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073. Kid A feat. Erik Ratensperger Mar 21, 2023

Join our PATREON for bonus episodes. This week we have Erik Ratensperger, drummer of Jeromes Dream and host of the MICRO SPY Podcast, on to talk about Radiohead's Kid A. This episode we discuss: podcasting, everyone loves Mike York, 90s hip hop, the pre-internet world, pandemic motivation, new Jeromes Dream material, Casey from Iodine Records, California living, overwhelming news cycles, the skull split, How Long Gone, the screamo legacy, Snapcase, violence in hardcore, playing with your back to the crowd, the Radiohead creative shift, Sheryl Crow guitar tone, the Kid A 2x10", Thom Yorke's phrase turning, deep song revisions, vibe exploration, Kid A vs. Amnesiac, gathering fans by album, Radiohead artwork, pay what you want records, what would the 4th Nirvana album have sounded like, Andrew gets haunted and way more. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @jeromesdreamforever, @microspymusic and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 12 Best of 2022 here.

072. Antenna feat. Jordan Usatch Mar 14, 2023

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This week we have Jordan Usatch, guitarist for the Brooklyn based post-hardcore band Husbandry to talk about Cave In’s 2003 album Antenna. In this episode we discuss: the podcasters convention revisited, pinnacle whipped and water, Brooklyn rehearsal spaces, quantifying expensive guitars, vintage nike soles, axe talk, the Ringer’s state of hardcore, Roadrunner Records, major label hardcore, where to start with Cave In, Brodsky’s lyrics, 2000s alt rock, Photoshop brush packs, and so much more.

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070. Reconstruction Site feat. Mariel Loveland Mar 07, 2023

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This week we have Mariel Loveland of Best Ex and Candy Hearts to discuss the beloved Weakerthans album Reconstruction Site. In this episode we discuss: Jersey girls to the front, Matt Ferraro's origin, the Staten Island Ferry bar, Andrew's fear of boats, what to see in NYC, living on punk indigenous ground, Hoboken should be erased, Best Ex scene report, Iodine Records, women in the music industry, Andrew Tate (bad), global culture's experimental phase, AP fucks up, John K Samson's lyrics, there was no cat, the last time kitsch was indie, differences in scene phases, Mariel's Brand New cover band, Oh Canada, turning junk jewelry into gold bars, instagram algorithms and so much more.

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063. *UNLOCKED* Goes to the Movies - Meet Me In The Bathroom Feb 28, 2023

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This week we take to the movies and discuss the documentary adaptation of Meet Me In The Bathroom. We discuss: Andrew has a birthday and Dan ruins it, the Big Mac, our preferred French fry styles, Daniel Danger’s reality show idea, text response time, keeping your pants up, wristwatches, the new jersey divide, what the doc leaves out, the fucking moldy peaches, sex man guitar rock, the cycle of grit to clean pop music, how we spent Y2K, Nick Zinner’s hair, 9/11, Paul Banks’ folk past, Old Man Murphy, Ryan Adams the enabler, and more. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 12 Best of 2022 here.

068. Ink & Dagger 7 inches feat. Geoff Rickly Feb 21, 2023

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This week we have Geoff Rickly from Thursday, No Devotion, United Nations, and author of Someone Who Isn't Me on to discuss the first two Ink & Dagger 7"s. We talk about: jersey boys on the pod, RIP Earth, the podcast industrial complex, Geoff at fashion week, the new book, Mark McCoy, the book writing process, Ibogaine treatment, Turkish hair plugs revisited, the New Brunswick basement scene, the Ink & Dagger beat, collective experience, fighting on LSD, earworm lyrics, the halloween shows, getting jokerfied, overlooked parts of the Thursday catalog, the No Devotion curse, Dan Ozzi's Sellout, those nights in the basement, writing in the process of "we", Andrew doesn't mention Initial Records, and much more.

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067. Sunny Day Real Estate LP2 feat. Jay Papandreas Feb 14, 2023

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This week we have Jay Papandreas from the Listen Up, Nerds newsletter on to discuss the sophomore Sunny Day Real Estate album LP2. We also discuss: blunts, the adult straightedge, Bed Stuy landmarks, turkish hair transplant maintenance, the Brooklyn Monarch mosh corral, work gloves in the pit, Davey Havoc, more iphone filming discourse, the hate5six rip offs, Self Defense Family st Krazyfest, the Initial Records catalog, the LP2 story, the Snapcase snare sound, bad Sunny Day album art, good Sunny Day album art, Troutmaster, the Batman Forever soundtrack, Kenny Loggins, vocals as an instrument and not a narrative vehicle, LP2's time relationship to Revolution Summer, the Nordstrom ad, Nate Mendel's AIDS denial and a whole lot more. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @listenupnerds and @runintotheground. Check out the Listen Up, Nerds Substack here. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 12 Best of 2022 here.

065. Graceland feat. John Ross Feb 07, 2023

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This week we have pod favorite John Ross of Wild Pink on to talk about the Paul Simon album Graceland. We also discuss: playing a network TV morning show, the recent Wild Pink catalog, Jesu, writing ILYSM, Ol' Slo-Mo Brenner, the blue album revisited, Tony Molina, a lesson on Melbourne FL, Vampire Weekend, Paul Simon on SNL, apartheid, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, cultural boycotts, the 80s embrace of world music, producing your own albums, the upstate NY vibe (cidiots), DAWs, the Graceland hits, the Mets, and some more bullshit. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @wildpinknyc and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 12 Best of 2022 here.

064. City of Caterpillar feat. Knox Colby Jan 31, 2023

This week we have Knox Colby from Enforced to talk about the seminal self titled City of Caterpillar record.In this episode we discuss: stealing the Friend Zone, the vices of Evan Dando, Lemonheads fans as enablers, 200 Stab Wounds, basement dwelling, tour riders, Dan tries out metal voice, the NC fake desert, Andrew gets semantic about the birth of aviation, Skywalker is canceled, the Buckfast alibi, best Manhattan bathrooms, Century Media artists, the screamo band identity, divisive Fugazi opinions, City of Caterpillar is directly responsible for terror in the middle east, and way more. // Join our PATREON for bonus episodes here. Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @knoscolby, @enforcedrva, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 12 Best of 2022 here.

062. 22, A Million feat. Mike York Jan 24, 2023

This week we have Mike York from Pianos Become the Teeth and Suahn on the pod to talk about the Bon Iver masterpiece 22, a Million. We discuss: AP owes Dan money, RITG footwear discourse, a Maryland geography lesson, the legion of doom, the Converge discography, writing Drift, the zen of screaming, The Wave, Andrew asks that same Jade Tree question again, the Bon Iver origin, folk maximalism, leaning into the wrongness, the Justin Vernon vibe barrage, we all want OP-1’s. // Join our PATREON for bonus episodes here. Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @pianosband, @suahnmusic, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 12 Best of 2022 here.

061. Fountains of Wayne feat. Spencer Fox Jan 17, 2023

This week we are joined by Spencer Fox of Charly Bliss to talk about Fountains of Wayne's infectiously catch self-titled Debut. We discuss secret photoshoots, the office candy dish, soup vending machines, Spencer's top tier soups, frosty mugs, remembering the Party Expo, Andrew's nights at House of Yes, touring with Jimmy Eat World, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Dan toots his own horn, Starland coffee runs, gatekeeping harder, Horny Pop, deconstructing the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Emo Game, Dark Rose McGowan, Maryland Manson, names you can trust, the Barsuk private jet, podcasting live at Red Rocks, simple and cathy music, SR-71, Shanty Pastiche, a list of albums that came out in 1996, first track singles, our preferred Weird Al albums, Matthew Lesko, rude British bikers, and Big Hog Rider Andrew. // Join our PATREON for bonus episodes here. Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @greatmouthfeel, @charlybliss and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 12 Best of 2022 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

059. Siamese Dream feat. Jacob Givens Jan 10, 2023

This week we have celebrated comedian, actor, and all around 90s nostalgist Jacob Givens on to discuss the Smashing Pumpkins masterpiece Siamese Dream. In this episode we discuss: 2022 wrap up, Medieval garage taverns, the Hanson brothers, beef with Mraz, celebrity rundown, the Jonsi connection, the origin of the Givens reels, Music Tok, weeding out the freaks, 90s Pizza Hut promotions, the Siamese Dream tone, sonic caramel, a RITG guide to meeting celebrities, R U Talkin’ Pod, and our favorite Pumpkins songs. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Follow Jacob on Instagram and TikTok. Please donate if you can to Janelle's Gofundme. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 12 Best of 2022 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

058. Around The Fur feat. Douglas Robinson Jan 03, 2023

This week we have Douglas Robinson of Long Island band The Sleeping. This week we discuss: photo store meet cutes, Modcup Coffee (again), the Long Island scene, myspace mathcore and Dans html background empire, Tom reps Dipset, playing with Sebastian Bach, Hep Alien, cool cameras, Jason Statham, Bai Ling, the Deftones influences, typical nu metal, Chino on the Mt Rushmore of sexy voices. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @vinyladdictionrecords@thesleepingofficial and @runintotheground. Please donate if you can to Janelle's Gofundme. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 12 Best of 2022 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

057. Fast and Loose - Our Favorite Albums of 2022 Dec 30, 2022

This week we get Fast and Loose talking about our top records of 2022. In this episode we discuss: our holiday weekends, Cometeer (cancelled), coffee at your parents house, the New Jersey metal scene, Andrew hears Deafheaven for the first time, the double VHS, RIP Saluggi’s, one of us doesn’t understand the assignment, thanks for listening and taking the pill with us. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Please donate if you can to Janelle's Gofundme. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 12 Best of 2022 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

056. In The Aeroplane Over The Sea feat. Yung Chomsky Dec 27, 2022

This week we have TrueAnon producer and musician Yung Chomsky on to talk about Neutral Milk Hotel's landmark album In The Aeroplane Over The Sea. We discuss getting things done even when it's cold out, mixing business with pleasure, podcast quality, Full Sail University, Formative Wawas, school plays, Koding With Klossy, teaching guitar, Ol' Slow Hands, making electronic music out of necessity, working within restrictions, the Year of the Smile, composing a live set, MC Shaq Diesel, the expression of dance, Tiny Telephone Studios, keeping the dream alive, John Vanderslice, Survival Research Laboratories, meme bands, flesh licking ladies, "ethnic" music, and awful fandoms. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @trueanonpod, @yungchomsky, and @runintotheground. Check out TrueAnon on Patreon here and tour dates and tickets here! Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 12 Best of 2022 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

055. Going For It - A City By The Light Divided Dec 20, 2022

This week we Go For It with the Thursday record A City By The Light Divided. We talk about: Dan’s Skook trip, cameras, good first date ideas, Andrew’s love of mall food courts, the best way to cook a hot dog, RIP the Sidekicks, Grateful Dead art, the Dave Fridman discography, New Jersey recording studios, music business, the Oxford Pennant ISIS flag, neighborhood Facebook drama, Geoff’s vocals, 2006 album art, United Nations and the Rickly side projects. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 11 Holiday Edition here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

054. The Monroe Doctrine feat Bob Shedd Dec 13, 2022

This week we are joined by fellow NJ legend Bob Shedd of Axe to Grind Podcast to talk about Farside's The Monroe Doctrine. We get into the Overnight Drive Anniversary scene report, ships in the night, VIP seating, Travis Bickle, getting dropped off at the gig, describing things to people from the midwest, Cowtown Rodeo, New Jersey regions, Delaware edamame, alternate side parking, the anthrax post office, copposites, sports dad, Red Bull soapbox derby, Dan's post office confrontation, a Hamilton quiz, Staten Island hate, surf camp, the current state of hardcore, butt rock Fugazi, Cow Tools, Shook Ones, and Popeye. Listen everywhere, tell everyone. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @axetogrindpodcast@trackspod and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 11 Holiday Edition here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

053. Circling Back - Cassadaga Dec 06, 2022

This week we're back talking about Bright Eyes’ album Cassadaga. We discuss our Spotify Wrapped, getting back to work, the eclipse, baseball's secret rules, haters, mid-November Halloween parties, Christian nightmares, tax write-offs, running a small business, supergroups, cool lunch tables, substance abuse, weed addiction, Kissy B*tch, Lil' Wayne, Swiss Army Romance, guitar smashes, and Andrew tells an ill-advised story. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 11 Holiday Edition here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

052. Circling Back - Are We Really Happy With Who We Are Right Now Dec 02, 2022

This week we circle back to Moneen's sophomore album Are We Really Happy With Who We Are Right Now. We discuss hat blanks, shirt blanks, our preferred blanks, acceptable hat positions, first blood, combed cotton, work uniforms, ironic boat and totes, affiliate links, uncomfortable frustration, spending too much money, jury duty soundboard, the Juliana Theory, band's bands, mid 00's Vagrant records, varsity e-sports, adolescent lyrics, Alexisonfire, and the NJ Weed Man. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 11 Holiday Edition here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

051. Deja Entendu feat. Mike and Becca Hansen Nov 29, 2022

This week we have Becca Hansen of Rumble Pack and Mike Hansen from Rumble Pack, Hotel Etiquette, and Pentimento to talk about the Brand New record Deja Entendu. We discuss: the weather upstate, the humble chicken wing, Tid the Season, making music for children, the Aquabats, kids youtube, Triple Hammer Records, Dan goes to Buffalo (Canada), the Hansen love sack, Horse the Band’s Earth Tour, Pentimento: where are they now, the early 2000s Long Island scene, the best Brand New record, keeping repeating parts compelling, BME Zine, and Andrew mentions Anal Cunt yet again. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @rumble.pack @justwalkaroundit @_beccahansen_ and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 11 Holiday Edition here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

050. *SPECIAL* We Revisit Our Former Bands feat. Hans Leibold Nov 22, 2022

This week we have a very special episode. We welcome back fan favorite and co-host of Overnight Drive, Hans Leibold to celebrate our diamond anniversary and take an intimate look back at some of our own musical endeavors. We dig in on Dan's price structure, celebrating ourselves, finding the light, breaking even, Andrew becoming a law-abiding citizen, weed burglars, the Denver airport, the Dropdead headlight show, Screamo Abercrombie, Diesel shoes, Jason Kidd, cannon blasts, fighting scumbag dads, using electricity, pay to play shows, playing a role, hardcore lectures, brown Dickies, knocking out support beams, breaking edge, secret sippers, respecting the space, ending fights, and we learn the true purpose of the hardcore movement. // LISTEN TO OUR FORMER BANDS HERE // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @rustmidas@overnight_drive and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 10 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

049. Circling Back - Inlet Nov 18, 2022

This week we circle back to the 2020 Hum album Inlet. We discuss: the World Series vs streaming lag, coming soon: run into the mound, Algernon scene report, Salman Rushdie, The Taylor Swift discography, Jack Antonoff, the Ye controversy, vinyl records bro, dan is unimpressed by shoegaze, Hum’s burning man appeal, Talbot’s vocal consistency, the Inlet journey, “Shapeshifter” is a flawless closer, lots of space analogies, the combative Howard Stern interview, Pitchfork Classic Albums, and our favorite Hum records. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 10 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

048. Painted Shut feat. Tyler Jordan Soucy Nov 15, 2022

This week we hang with A Great Big Pile of Leaves drummer/producer Tyler Soucy to talk about the sophomore Hop Along record Painted Shut. We also discuss: fleeing NYC, the peloton zoom prop, chocolate croissants, avocado opening discourse, our worst injuries, wedding photography, our first self-censorship, the AGBPOL fanbase, booking fomo, fan tattoos, Tyler delays progress, Hop Along is a real rock band, Frances’ storytelling, our recent on repeat records, the Saddle Creek legacy, the Desaparecidos, 70s drum tones, and breaking the Asbury Lanes stage. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @tylerjordansoucy and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 10 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

047. Mush feat. Eric Wilson Nov 08, 2022

This week we have Eric Wilson of Worst Possible Timeline to talk about Leatherface's classic album Mush. We also dig into Marauder, our 10/10 albums, 2 snakes, Musk Twitter, the half life of memes, blue checkmarks, justice for The Juice, Uncle Ted, new music, Turnstile's world domination, selling out, authenticity, bad heaven or fun hell, getting chased by dogs, weaponized sand, taking a break, Phillie's chat, Hitchbotting Ted Cruz, British geography, and Orgcore. Listen Everywhere, tell everyone. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @ericwilz and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 10 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

046. Circling Back - Between the Richness Nov 04, 2022

This week we circle back to the 2021 Fiddlehead record Between the Richness. We talk: our coffee intake, king of the burbs, the Phillies postseason run, 30 full minutes about photography rights, Fiddlehead influences, emo revival production styles, being alienated by fandom, the horny e.e. cummings, youth crew jock appropriation, seamless albums, the lost art of the full album, music for your location, we nerd out on Wild Pink again, minor chord emotion, the origin of the taliban podcast booth. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 10 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

045. Repeater feat. Jay Maas Nov 01, 2022

This week we have engineer and producer Jay Maas of Defeater and Death of a Nation. This week we talk about: King of the Bvrbs, getting booed in your own house, When We Were Young scene report, “cowardice” live, the right way to say Passyunk Street (pass-shunk), Philly double parking, dental and vision insurance, Jay calls bullshit on the paranormal, the celebrity echo chamber, Joe Rogan, the This is Hardcore uniform, Fugazi as a jam band, emoting with your instrument, the Wugazi record, the high school straightedge identity, intentional bad movies, the better Fugazi vocalist, ILYSM is a masterpiece. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @jay_maas and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 10 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

044. Jane Doe feat. Jack Wagner Oct 25, 2022

This week we have Jack Wagner of Yeah But Still and Otherworld podcasts on to talk about the seminal Converge record Jane Doe. We talk about: how does a microphone work, Razzlekhan again, Blink 182 ticket prices, how to mic a pot of coffee, producing a spooky podcast, Jack is the best filter, honing your paranormal abilities, going in on Bigfoot, True Crime podcasts are corny, the tik tok tempo, we share our paranormal experiences, deepest feelings of dread, reality is so much worse than the paranormal, our favorite Converge records, the stage fight, the Japanese wedding band. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @otherworldpod@versace_tamagotchi and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 9 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

043. Circling Back - Bury Within The Sound Oct 21, 2022

This week Dan and Andrew Circle Back to Engine Down’s release To Bury Within the Sound. They discuss: it’s fall now dawg, the Mason Dixon line, spotted lantern flies, the full spectrum of cover bands, Dan is embarrassed that Andrew likes Ghost, Spiritualized scene report, the sad emo bloodline, being whiny but not in a good way, Andrew hears Sparta for the first time, and the struggles of Electric Guest. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 9 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

042. Circling Back - You Forgot It In People Oct 18, 2022

This week Dan and Andrew Circle Back to the sophomore Broken Social Scene album You Forgot It In People. We discuss: Dan goes on a cruise, the wrong ways to make a negroni, the wedding playlist trifecta, New York Coffee Fest, Andrew loves the subway, the Williamsburg weed scene, the decline of covid dining structures, anaerobic coffee processing, early 00s indie maximalism, must be nice to be a Canadian artist, the worst show Andrew’s ever played, and having a musical contributor list a mile long. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 9 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

041. Wig Out at Denkos' feat. Chamberlain Oct 11, 2022

This week we have Curtis and Adam from Chamberlain to talk about the transitional Dag Nasty record Wig Out at Denkos. We talk about uncovering the beef (unsuccessful), the Blinds to Go saga, RITG Presents: “The Intolerables”, writing Red Weather, growing up in the midwest, JD & The Straight Shot, the golden hour, the breakneck pace of young punk, and the last 10%. Listen everywhere, tell everyone. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 9 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

040. Going For It - I Was Trying To Describe You To Someone Oct 07, 2022

This week Dan and Andrew “go for it” and discuss the Crime in Stereo record I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone. We talk about: Andrew getting Adnan released, the cultural differences in condiment sharing, non traditional pizza styles, simping for the monarchy, the social aspect of LinkedIn, Slack chat personalities, Dan gets a bad coffee, Hoagie Haven sells out, the definition of “Going for It”, music business critiques, Daytrader vs Daybreaker, and indie artists making mainstream rock records. Listen Everywhere. Tell Everyone. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 9 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

039. How I Spent My Summer Vacation feat. Joe Pulito Oct 04, 2022

This week we have New Jersey punk show legend Joe Pulito on to talk about the Bouncing Souls masterpiece How I Spent My Summer Vacation. We talk about booking VFW’s as a teenager, infamous local shows, show flyer vibes, adolescent punk socialization, teenage bands as entrepreneurs, the rise and fall if Asbury Lanes, Joe forgets his anniversary, shore town gentrification, Chris Gethard as the patron saint of New Jersey, the pandemic and the music industry, a quick “New Jersey punk” google search, “Manthem” as social critique, bringing your kids to shows, the Trocadero Theater, and leaving “Blazer Punks” behind. Listen everywhere. Tell Everyone. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @joepulito and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 9 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

038. Brother, Sister feat. Rich Weinberger Sep 27, 2022

This week we have Rich Weinberger of Gatherers on to talk about the Mewithoutyou record Brother Sister. We talk about artistic collaboration with your partner, the difficulty kerning letters around an anus, the pop punk wars of 2010, writing music in quarantine, Daniel Day Lewis voice, vinyl turnaround times, the aesthetics of rain sounds vs recording in the rain, and the emotions surrounding your favorite bands breaking up. Listen everywhere. Tell everyone. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @gatherersband and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 8 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

037. Circling Back - Punisher Sep 23, 2022

This week Dan and Andrew Circle back to Phoebe Bridger's crushing album Punisher. We talk about disappointing Chipotle experiences, Dan's gas leak, old blurry tattoos, men in the house, Candymonium, speeding tickets, Knoebels, tattoo meanings, Elliott Smith worship, scarves, bowling shoes, NOFX, what constitutes a single, and Karaoke. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 8 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

036. Narrow Stairs feat. Tanner Jones Sep 20, 2022

This week we have the Tan Man himself, Tanner Jones of Couplet and You Blew It! on to talk about Death Cab For Cutie's Narrow Stairs. We dig in to Anberlin beef, New Jersey lies, morning drinks, evening drinks, coffee, Disney adults, Hoops Tavern, Dan's tour story, the McGangbang, big bag of sandwiches, christened at the Handsome Woman, Jake's house, politics, the great outdoors, Withlacoochee river, nicknames, the Blood Brothers, the Bonzo Dog Do Dah Band, Minus the Bear, and Gen Z Bossa Nova. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @tannerjonesfl and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 8 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

035. Ladies and Gentleman We Are Floating In Space feat. Travis Edson Sep 13, 2022

This week we have former bassist of Hellogoodbye Travis Edson on the pod to talk about Spiritualized's incredible record Ladies and Gentleman We Are Floating In Space. We also chat about pod exhaustion, baseball, the Griffeys, baseball fights, Modern Baseball, why Travis loves our podcast, DJ Remixes, live reviewing music, bad DJs, a DJ's brunch, who DJs the DJ brunch, Aaron Carter, Kevin Morby, Roasts, Donald Judd chairs, Marfa, East vs West coast garage doors, Snoop or Sublime, weed talk, Dan's Hellogoodbye story, AIM noises, Touring with Andrew, Using your sole, Elvis, Youtube comments, secret marriages, songs sung in a round, Radiohead, Gospel harmonica, and hardcore banjo. Listen everywhere. Tell everyone. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @travisedson and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 8 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

034. Circling Back - Alopecia Sep 09, 2022

This week Dan and Andrew circle back to Why?'s genius record Alopecia. Coming at you topless and streamlined talking about Pavement with Terry Gross, freakrets, Italian sandwiches, iced coffee in a paper cup, straw opinions, smoking in the Starbucks basement, getting nervous, horrible and unfair problems with internet orders, Wagu hot dogs, the Chamberlain scandal, the intolerables, hammered instruments, and the Bay Area. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 8 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

033. Plow United feat. Daniel Danger Sep 06, 2022

This week we have renowned artist, musician, and guitar pedal collector Daniel Danger on the pod to talk about Plow United's self-titled debut. We discuss Vincent Gallo, guitar pedal addiction, 30 Metal Zones, Smashing Pumpkins, theater kid indie rock, Bush, grunge guys who just make the noise, smashing guitars, Guitar Center warranties, your grandfather's Les Paul, Dave Knudson, holding Lightning Bolt's drums, jam bands, the Swing Kids discography, recording a panic attack, pizza pop punk, and our favorite colored Line 6 pedals. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @tinymediaempire@runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 8 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

032. Time & Space feat. Elena Maravelias Aug 30, 2022

This week we have Elena Maravelias, bi-coastal hair stylist of the stars, model, and tenant of a doorman building in Manhattan to talk about Turnstile's second LP Time & Space. We dig into cheap lava lamps, capitalism, severe dental pain, living in a niche famous landmark, talking to the help, Monster Tour Water, being shadowbanned on Instagram, Epitaph handling Jade Tree's legacy, favorite cover songs, revisiting Moneen, yawning during Copeland, yawning during Dragonforce, legendary NJ venues, grindcore at Club Deep, drinking in a hole, Diamond Youth, Hellfest 2004 scene report, stage theatrics, putting on newer bands, mixed bills, and Juggalos. We brainstorm our two new bands Dragging Force and The Early Works of Jane Austen. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @elena.maravelias@runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 7 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

031. Circling Back - Ten Songs Aug 26, 2022

This week Dan and Andrew circle back to I Hate Myself's only full length Ten Songs. Andrew gets fired, Dan has a fine dining experience. We talk tennis doubles, swinging, male attention, turn-of-the-century Arby's architecture, splitting the check, the new Botch song, Bayside, Yellowcard, your bell curve, stealing a computer, being born in the wrong generation, and the headwalking video. Shoutout to Overnight Drive. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 7 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

030. The Blue Album feat. Nick Tazza Aug 23, 2022

This week we have Nick Tazza of Algernon Cadwallader, Dogs on Acid, and Ape Up! to talk about Weezer's debut The Blue Album. We go really deep on regional punk scenes, what its like to be a Jade Tree recording artist, the Ferret Music office, X-Fest, Radio Shack, the Be Happy house, bringing a step ladder to the house show, spray painting CD-Rs, linkin_Park_P4percut.exe, Andrew's Compaq, Joe Pulito, Misfits cover bands, the 2000 Subway Series, the Ape Up! European tour saga, Weezify, music cruises, drumming influences, Pinkerton, The Rentals, Peter Gowland's album art, Rivers Cuamo, Leaves Cuomo, making sweet love to memories, crossing the Beach Boys with hair metal, writing songs in Excel, and Fat Mike encounters. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @nicholas.tazza@runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 7 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

029. Reign in Blood feat. Norman Brannon Aug 16, 2022

This week we have the lovely Norman Brannon of Texas is the Reason, New End Original, and Anti-Matter Fanzine to talk about Slayer's legendary record Reign in Blood. We dig into what to wear on stage, looking for the perfect shoe, pop punk anti-fatigue mats, purpose built venues, Norm's London flat, the vibe shift, new and old England, fleeing to Maine, vacation itineraries, being on the Cod, the origin of New End Original, keeping Chino Moreno's secrets, working on the new Onelinedrawing record, making the Anti-Matter Fanzine compendium, Satan!, Rick Ruben's fingerprints, Slayer's vocabulary, black metal to-do list, screamo teleprompter, Tori Amos, how chill the Satanic bible is, checking Jane Doe's DMs, and the real short king. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @normanbrannon@runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 7 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

028. Circling Back - I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child Aug 12, 2022

This week Dan and Andrew circle back to Manchester Orchestra's brilliant debut I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child. They also touch on rearranging furniture, Dan's art, the price of everything, the worth of nothing, photo etiquette, our preferred temperatures, the BMW service center, Andrew's cancelled artist poster collection, breakup texts, and away messages. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 7 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

027. OWLS feat. Joe Reinhart Aug 09, 2022

This week we have Joe Reinhart of Algernon Cadwallader and Hop Along to talk about OWLS' insane self-titled record. Joe comes to us live from his personal beach house on a day off from tour to chat it up about the Algernon reunion, drinking in public, two drummer discourse, Headroom Studios, Big Mamma's House, the current Philly scene, democratic access to technology, music fatigue, recording a bands first record, the compulsion to make music, operating on the edge of your abilities, the complexities of Hop Along, the Jade Tree legacy, the Initial Records catalog, and Sacred Grounds. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @bestsandwichever @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 7 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

026. Fast and Loose - The Most Important Emo Song of Every Year Aug 05, 2022

Dan and Andrew discuss the recent list by The Ringer of the most important emo songs from 1985 to 2022. You can check out the list for yourself HERE. This episode is not fast but it is certainly loose, and its our gift to you from us. You're welcome. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 7 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

025. At Action Park feat. Chris Cote Aug 02, 2022

This week we have Chris Cote, the bassist of Kut U Up, star of Riding In Vans With Boys, and SoCal legend on to talk about Shellac's debut At Action Park. We chat about smart financial decisions, Encinitas hot spots, Cardiff Crack, waves and babes, The Shins scene report, local indie artist Bruce Springsteen, how we got here, Kut U Up's origin story, opening for Weezer for your first show, relearning old songs, The Pop Disaster Tour, guitar tabs, finding new music in skate videos, film photographer influencers, unboxing records, ANGULAR GUITARS, Dave Leto on my couch, Soulseek in 2022, real squirrels, anxious sweating, and Lil Bub's posthumous record. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @chriscote and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 7 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

024. Circling Back - Plans Jul 26, 2022

This week we introduce a new segment we're calling Circling Back where we revisit a record that we may have missed the first time around. Kicking off the series, we look back on Death Cab for Cutie's album Plans. We dig into other important topics like Zoom audio, stealing from your parents liquor cabinet, tennis outfits, the Thursday scene report, nostalgia appreciation, band associations, Zoloft the Rock and Roll Destroyer, restaurant week, Dan losing his mind, AirBnB cleaning fees, Death Cab's production styles, Ben Gibbard's haircuts, and divorcees. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 6 here and our Best of RITG Vol. 2 playlist here.

023. Four Minute Mile feat. Keith Latinen Jul 19, 2022

This week we catch up with old friend, Keith Latinen of Count Your Lucky Stars records, Empire! Empire! (i was a lonely estate), Parting, and Mt. Oriander to talk about The Get Up Kids' debut album Four Minute Mile. We discuss mid-era Metallica, ardent defenders of anything, Italian icon Mario, the first Promise Ring album, song evolution, song writing, Wood Water discourse, too many choices, Phoebe Bridgers, no song just vibes, Bob Nanna, New Years Eve 2012, awful bosses, Compaq Presario, The Tunka Mighty, Nick Tazza's many bands, Matt Pond PA, Interpreting lyrics pronunciations, Twinkly Shit, Hope Hose Firehouse, Naming names, Recording with Ed Rose, Bulimic rainbows, CYLS exclusives only on RITG! // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @cylsrecords and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 6 hereand our Best of RITG Vol. 2 playlist here.

022. Post feat. Nic Offer Jul 12, 2022

This week we have have the joy of chatting with the singer of !!! (Chk Chk Chk) Nic Offer about Björk's incredible album Post. We dig into short shorts, Vice Dos and Don'ts, coming home from tour, DC at night, fights in the seaport, West Coast vs. East Coast, Nation of Ulysses vs. Fugazi, gear chat, editing processes, early Chili Peppers, comps vs. playlists, the genius of Aphex Twin, Garage Band loops, bespoke sound systems, synth chat, being far ahead of the curve, the incoming pop shift, hyperpop as a reactionary response to streaming, active listening vs. passive listening, the inevitability of lost talent, the impact of music videos, Björk encounters, learning as a kid vs. an adult, the impact of Sophie, and unconventional vocal styles. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @chkchkchk_og and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 6 here and our Best of RITG Vol. 2 playlist here.

021. Never Mind the Bollocks feat. Scout Gillett Jul 05, 2022

This week we're joined by Captured Tracks recording artist Scout Gillett to talk about the Sex Pistols' only full length Never Mind the Bollocks. We dig into seeing and being seen, solo dates to Chipotle, Subway vs. Chipotle, Sweet Green vs. Subway, Snow Patrol, DJ Target, the differences between Missouri and Kansas, Famous DIY musician Count Basie, step wives, Mothman, Falling off of a cliff, medical doohickeys, what its like to work with Andrew, taking edibles at work, indoor cigs, Heat scene report, film dorks, doing nice things for yourself, late night chicken, the RITG bump, Sloan Rangers, hating The Beatles, and writing as a solo artist. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @scoutgillett and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 6 here and our Best of RITG Vol. 2 playlist here.

020. The Age of Quarrel feat. Fred Feldman Jun 28, 2022

This week we have the founder of Triple Crown Records Fred Feldman on for a very special 20th episode discussing Cro-Mags legendary debut The Age of Quarrel. We talk about Indie Week's patient zero, Fred's last interview, pizzaiolos, Rick Ta Life, squat living, friend of the pod John Varvatos, the Mushmouth 7", how The Secret Handshake shaped Dan's entire future, beards and baseball hats, clearing up who Into It. Over It. is singing about, Foxing worship, raising the bar, wedding band Converge covers, Death Spells, Brand New in a small room, Harley's poetry book forward by Allen Ginsberg, Downtown Brooklyn chat, Mr. Beet, Age of Quarrel vs. Best Wishes, Krishnacore, John Joseph the hat salesman, evil UPCs, litmus test records, dry recordings, Promise Ring foam finger, and pizza chat. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @triplecrownrec and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 5 here and our Best of RITG Vol. 2 playlist here.

019. Third Eye Blind feat. Kris Fulton Jun 21, 2022

This week we're joined by owner of Sophomore Coffee and former singer of Age Sixteen Kris Fulton to talk about Third Eye Blind's incredible debut record. We dig into a ton of hot topics like the screamo bubble, selling sadness, clopening the gig, parent's house shows, going to the gig in your work shirt, working for Apple, immediate karmic retribution, music that gets people out of your store, how to run a successful cafe, Starbucks synth, cafe soundtracks, houses we die in, Christopher Cross' masterpiece Sailing, painting Warhammer 40k figurines, our first three records, buying CDs at Blockbuster, real flange, Dan's real life Orange County situation, not wanting to go to London, How the fuck is it gonna be? the Goo Goo Dolls thrash album, and more coffee talk. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @_myaimistrue and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 5 here and our Best of RITG Vol. 1 playlist here.

018. Appetite for Destruction feat. Dave Leto Jun 16, 2022

This week we have Dave Leto of fellow Jersey City legends Rye Coalition to talk about Guns N' Roses' debut album Appetite for Destruction. We dig into missed real estate opportunities, the Bayonne Bleeder, Cake Boss sightings, getting hit by Kool and the Gang's tour bus, playing with two drummers, bumping into Duff, thats so Raven, the birth of punk, fights at the Seaport, recording with Dave Grohl, Rick Ruben's nonsense, the genius of Steve Albini, AA Top, the hot dog tour, Gallagher, and how bad Paradise City sucks. Andrew has a health scare, and Dan almost got run over by Shaq. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @daveleto and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 5 here and our Best of RITG Vol. 1 playlist here.

017. The Problem With Me feat. Pat Ford Jun 07, 2022

This week we have Pat Ford of the incredible band Colossal to talk about Seam's The Problem With Me. We get into regional pizza, deep dish occasions, Princeton NJ, New England Seafood Tours, scholarly pursuits, the library arts, bands with two drummers, Tim Kinsella chat, chirps and beeps, the Smoking Popes, reissuing a record, Jimmy Eat World ripping off Seam, the legacy of Sooyoung Park, insufferable time signatures, Victoria's Real Secret, active vs. passive listening, the legacy of Brad Wood, the Oberlin scene, and the Amherst scene. We solve the mystery of Brave the Elements' album art origins, and Pat pulls a knife on us. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @colossaltheband and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 5 here and our Best of RITG Vol. 1 playlist here.

016. As The Eternal Cowboy feat. Dan Ozzi May 31, 2022

This week we have America's Only Music Writer, the author of Sellout, Dan Ozzi to talk about Against Me!'s As The Eternal Cowboy. We dig into some hot topics like leaf blowing neighbors, Dan's palatial estate with two wifi networks, audiobook narrators, rock voice, getting Charles Bronson in a best selling book, eulogizing Vintage Vinyl, soda chat, nitro Pepsi, a lot of fast foot talk, Taco Bell's half life, midnight Jack in the Box family style, feed the beat for podcasters, unlimited Chipotle Card, fast food scams, the Quiznos Layover, preparing for the upcoming grain shortage, explaining Atom and His Package to John Mulaney, how Andrew pitches perspective guests, riding in vans with boys, the special interest dvd section at Best Buy, Condoleezza Rice, email songs, and spatial awareness. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @danozzi and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 4 here and our Best of RITG Vol. 1 playlist here.

015. Battle Hymns feat. Kyle O'Neil May 24, 2022

This week we have bassist and founding member of Fireworks Kyle O'Neil on to talk about The Suicide Machines' "Battle Hymns." We dig into Kyle's transition to being a California boy, Falling Down, what is West of Venice, the babes and the waves, The Hills being The Sopranos of California, Andrew only hanging out with bass players, presidential threats, remembering MTV-U, getting passed at the Comedy Store, the Kramer incident, Andrew's love of Whitney Cummings, doing the bare minimum to fulfill your contract, comedy troupes, being afraid of hurting your sh*tty body, avoiding dating cops, guns, 8 Mile, Kid Rock's Woodstock 99 intro, Detroiters, union-sanctioned eclipse breaks, the mass appeal of Turnstile, Muse deep cuts, the fake era of Tru TV, drinking at the VFW, eulogizing Asbury Lanes, Punk Rock Holocaust, scrambled porn, acid rain, white dreads, entertaining yourself in a tour van, asking out Carly Rae Jepsen, and JAH. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @kyleoneil and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 4 here and our Best of RITG Vol. 1 playlist here.

014. Midwestern Songs of the Americas feat. Matt Pryor May 17, 2022

This week have a landmark episode. Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids joins us to talk about Dillinger Four's debut album Midwestern Songs of the Americas. We talk about friend of the pod Evan Weiss, the complexities of Into It. Over It. songs, beers that hydrate, tour bus drivers, dating app profiles, Kansas iconoclasts, personal trainers, Evan Dando's Twitter meltdown, Wilco dad mode, the origins of Keith Case, our love for There Are Rules, getting shushed at the Joan of Arc show, the genius of Jeff Rosenstock, bold flavors, Rick Ta Life, explaining Lifetime, getting syncs, Emo Game, Get Up Kids pants, and so much more. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @mattpryorsongs @thegetupkids and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 4 here and our Best of RITG Vol. 1 playlist here.

013. Emotion Feat. Steven Yeun May 10, 2022

This week we have contributor to The Hard Times and star of stage and screen Steven Yeun to talk about Carly Rae Jepsen's cult classic Emotion. We get reallllyy fast and loose discussing bus stop amenities, Real Bay Shit, witches' hexes, Rudy Giuliani's Masked Singer appearance, whatever happened to the guy who pooped at the Turnstile show, the gas leak in America, bringing tinned fish to the gig, Harley Flanagan's coffee method, tools of the occult, the length of pop records, the obscene amount of writers of pop records, remembering Hoku, revisiting problematic Katy Perry, and goofy hardcore. Andrew gets bi-coastal, Steven tries to manifest a foot fetish, and we compared famous Instagram followers. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @not_pandapanhandle and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 4 here and our Best of RITG Vol. 1 playlist here.

012. Turn On The Bright Lights feat. Nisa Neza May 03, 2022

This week we have writer, director, and host of the podcast Can't Take Me Anywhere, Nisa Neza graces us with her presence to talk about Interpol's cult debut Turn On The Bright Lights. We fill the void in your life discussing European cafe service, le cinéma, freedom onion soup, New Jersey (of course), Karen moves, Gen Z humor, student loan debt, things men should and shouldn't do, eulogizing Jimmy Webb, defining pop punk, categorizing AFI, the Wedding Trifecta, band tattoos, House of Vans, and Pamela. Andrew is rude to essential workers, gives a scene report, and is concerned for Dan's well-being. Dan gets cancelled for loving Ace of Base, and finds love and work in all the wrong places. Nisa dishes her deepest secret and auditions for a pop punk band. Most importantly, we ask the question "Is this ABBA?" // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @this.albanian.life and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 4 here and our Best of RITG Vol. 1 playlist here.

011. Frame and Canvas feat. Hans Leibold Apr 26, 2022

This week we have Hans Leibold of the legendary Overnight Drive podcast, Bare Mattress, and founding member of End of a Year / Self Defense Family on to talk about Braid's breakout album Frame and Canvas. We discuss Cold War stolen valor, skateboarding Army recruiters, the difference between Handsome and Hanson, Bernie Sanders' Chevy Cobalt, when they accidentally beep the horn in Red Dawn, Loud Pacino, Kim's Video and Music, waxing poetic on St. Mark's Place, the scent of Lou Reed, hugging Kate Bush, and Bob Nanna's brainwashing tactics. Han's breaks our brains by deconstructing how emo music romanticizes the mundane, Andrew has an existential crisis, Dan finishes his tour of duty in the Culture War, and we orchestrate a heist. Thank us for our service. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @rustmidas @overnight_drive and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 3 here and our Best of RITG Vol. 1 playlist here.

010. The Record Play feat. Evan Weiss Apr 19, 2022

This week we have our good friend Evan Weiss of Into It. Over It, Pet Symmetry, Their / They're / There, and Couplet, as well as Storm Chasers LTD and Reverb on to talk about Mock Orange's The Record Play. Evan packs records while we dig into homeownership, Dan's constant battle against wind, our uncanny resemblances to each other, the importance of local pride, Covid bike crews, the sacrifices of touring musicians, the stigma of getting paid less for jobs that don't suck, SXSW's waning relevance, The Fest's punk ethos, when it's more profitable to DIY than more traditional routes, the real uses of a record label, getting your band syncs on TV and in video games, writing music based on experiences that aren't your own, and mid-era pervert Owen. We discover Mock Orange is the missing link to a ton of bands, we get a Bar Mitzvah Scene Report, and Andrew stirs up shit. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @intoitoverit and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 3 here and our Best of RITG Vol. 1 playlist here.

009. Sorry About Tomorrow feat. Uncle Ron Apr 12, 2022

This week we have Aaron Ditro aka Uncle Ron of Uncle Ron's Candle Company to talk about Hot Rod Circuit's Sorry About Tomorrow. We dig into customer service issues, fragrances, letting go of control sometimes, the little joy left in Andrew's life, the burden of selling an old cell phone, how Aaron creates his scents, Punk Goes Crunk, the under-appreciated bodega buttered roll, how music can take you back to a time and place, town's that are cool for one night, and Aaron's dog, but with sunglasses. Dan is just handing out 20 dollar bills, Andrew hangs with Moby, and we pitch our own signature scent. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @uncleronscandles and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 3 here.

008. On The Impossible Past feat. Matt Ferraro Apr 05, 2022

This week we have Matt Ferraro of Black & White Coffee Roasters and formerly of Candy Hearts joining us to talk about The Menzingers' On The Impossible Past. We talk a lot about coffee. Like, a lot. We also get into whether this is actually an emo record, famous people we've seen at rest stops, Dan enrages an entire musical fanbase, the customer not always being right, the Long Island lyric pool, the fleeting nature of punk houses, and Dan feels attacked. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @mattferraro and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 3 here.

007. Satisfaction is the Death of Desire feat. Mike Abrusci Mar 29, 2022

This week we have comedian, writer, and fellow podcaster Mike Abrusci joining us to talk about Hatebreed's Satisfaction is the Death of Desire. We dig into inferior podcast audio quality, Dan's thrift store luck, almost being a "Pearl Harbor Baby", the Latte Salute, Tik Tok comedians, Soda Chat, regional drinks, Jamie Jasta's support of Jill Stein, being careful while Googling the band Vein, the kids being too soft, being star-struck seeing the shoe that was thrown at George W. Bush, the current relevance of SNL, our shared hatred of Connecticut, Mike gives his observations of NJ, and we clean out our Twitter drafts. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @mikeabrusci and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 2 here.

006. In Love and Death feat. Jessie Maas Mar 22, 2022

This week we have former punk, current vintage queen, and favorite Australian Jessie Maas with us to talk about The Used's In Love and Death. We talk about coming to America, her depraved scavenger hunt King of the Burbs, seeing tight pants for the first time, proper professional jello wrestling gelatin disposal, punk houses never being regular houses again, boxing kangaroos, changing the world together with Rise Against, almost dying at a Bring Me The Horizon concert, and tips on how to raise a cool kid. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @newghosts and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 2 here.

005. We Are The Only Friends That We Have feat. Rob Wilcox Mar 15, 2022

This week we have Rob Wilcox of By Surprise, promotions director at Polyvinyl Records, and regional radio DJ to talk about Piebald's We Are The Only Friends That We Have. We get into why Dan is the way that he is, Rob sharing the airwaves with arborists, the impact of NPR, Andrews big problem with ska, Dan's run-in with Mike Kinsella, the perfect storm that landed Rob a platinum record, Mitski phone discourse, the guy at every Philly concert in the Winnie the Pooh costume, and the lost art of the street team. Andrew breaks new ground. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @heyrobwilcox and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 2 here.

004. The Power of Failing feat. Kip Berman Mar 08, 2022

This week we have Kip Berman of The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart and The Natvral to talk about Minerals debut album The Power of Failing. Andrew records live from the bunker, we bond over our mutual love of Wild Pink, we talk about sweaters as a uniform of rebellion, the flexibility of being a solo artist, the lore of Jersey City musicians, Mineral's christian overtones, the importance of singers who can't sing, Kinsella family conspiracy theories, the challenging and enduring career of Joan of Arc, the supremacy of New Jersey pizza, and Dave Grohl's kiss of death. We start beef with Weezer, and Kip possibly will no longer be welcome in Chicago. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 2 here.

003. Oh, Inverted World feat. Joe Marro Mar 01, 2022

We have founding member of The Early November, former member of Hellogoodbye, current donut entrepreneur and band manager Joe Marro on to talk about The Shin's breakout record Oh, Inverted World. We chat about a ton of crucial topics such as the importance of good vermouth, the anxiety of house parties, making music when you don't really know what you're doing, the journalistic integrity of the Drive Thru Records DVDs, and flaky drummers. We also discuss the cultural impact of Bjork, Neutral Milk Hotel, and Belle & Sebastian. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @josephmarro and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 1 here.

002. Hot D*mn! feat. Mitchell Wojcik Mar 01, 2022

We bring on renowned photographer Mitchell Wojcik to talk about Every Time I Die's incredible record Hot Damn! We get into the weeds discussing the trend of youth sized T-shirts, the Hot Topic vinyl clearance bin, the current state of music photography, Bad Luck 13 Riot Extravaganza, the real Dr. Acula, defunct NJ recording studios, if local scenes still exist, and Andrew reveals the first celebrity he ever saw in person. We dig into the very public recent breakup of the band. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, @mitchellwojcik and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 1here.

001. Dear You Mar 01, 2022

Welcome to Run Into the Ground. Kicking things off, we discuss Jawbreaker's seminal record Dear You. We do a bit of introductory house keeping. Andrew recounts the time he was the first person to crash a Revel Scooter. Dan talks about the time he took a date to see Suburban Scum. We discuss past pop punk injuries, posting Wordle on the timeline, and throw our hat into the ring of Joe Rogan discourse. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 1 here.

000. Run Into The Ground Teaser Feb 22, 2022

A little taste of what's to come. Full episodes available March 1st. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 1 here.

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