Chris Ballew

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#181: The “Stick To The Music” Episode

July 26, 2024

In this episode, the hosts Scott, Ben, Gabe and Steve discuss politics and whether it should mix with music and entertainment. They debate online arguments about fascism and share their views on the upcoming US election. Each host also picks a favorite piece of political art, including songs, movies and books like One by Metallica, All the President's Men, and Idiocracy. Overall, they explore the intersection of politics and pop culture.

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#177: Dimitri Coats

June 28, 2024

Dimitri Coats, member of the rock band OFF!, discusses the making of his debut film Free LSD which is connected to the band's final album of the same name. The film took nearly 8 years to complete due to financing challenges, but Coats was determined to see the unique project through, surrounding himself with an experienced team including Twin Peaks editor Duwayne Dunham. Free LSD will be screening in theaters across the country in July and August 2023, coinciding with OFF!'s final live shows.

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#7: Who The Fuck Is Ben Reiser?

March 27, 2021

Ben Reiser, the co-host of the podcast, shares the story of how he wrote the song "We're Not Gonna Make It" for his band in college, which ended up being recorded by The Presidents of the United States of America and becoming a hit, changing his life financially. He moved to Madison, Wisconsin with the royalty money he made from the song, and eventually connected with Scott Lucas to start this podcast after the passing of his previous podcasting partner.

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