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#180: Vic Bondi

July 19, 2024

Vic Bondi, punk rock veteran of bands like Articles of Faith and Jones Very, discusses his 40-year music career, the Chicago punk scene in the 80s, and his viral essay "The Last Fourth of July". Bondi expresses deep pessimism about the direction of the country, predicting the U.S. will become a fascist one-party state under Trump, and voices concerns about climate change going unchecked by Republicans. The hosts and Bondi also discuss their favorite 70s punk songs from bands like the Ramones, Sex Pistols, Television and Blondie.

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#102: Justin Slazinik

January 27, 2023

Justin Slazinik, formerly of the band Sullen, discusses his new solo album "Lick Them Tomorrow" and his journey getting sober after struggling with alcohol for many years. The conversation covers Slazinik's musical influences, his time touring as a tech for the band Local H, and reconnecting with old bandmates. Slazinik expresses gratitude for the support of friends like the host Scott Lucas during his rough times.

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