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Let’s Ruin Our Lives
by Joshua Hensley
Poet and musician, Joshua Hensley, interviews underground artists, intriguing people, & friends while laughing at the absurdity of human behavior and thought.
Episodes
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Dialectics At Acacia’s ft. TA-80, Rad Stacey, & Fractured Obscurity • LROL #97
Acacia Rose (Toxic Trash Podcast/Uke Can Say That Again) was gracious enough to open up her home to us and a gathering of local musicians and friends. I'm pretty sure we all had a lot of fun. You decide. Also, it was 9/11. LROL 97 "Dialectics At Acacia's" Co-Hosted by Acacia and Rain Ft. Jamin...
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Idol Vice, Wreckord, Starfire, Wrecktifyed, Los Pistoleros • LROL #96: Live At Jobot
#punkrock #metal #psychobilly Filmed 08/28/2026 Jobot Coffee 333 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 IDOL VICE @https://www.instagram.com/idolviceaz/?hl=en WRECKORD @https://www.instagram.com/wreckordbandaz/?hl=en STARFIRE @https://www.instagram.com/starfire_band/?hl=en WRECKTIFYED...
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Cheers To The Weird ft. Critical Miss (Interview) & Sorrower (Live) • LROL #94
#localmusicians #deathgrind #acousticpunk Critical Miss and I sat down at Espiritu Mesa for a lovely candlelit dinner. The food was honestly amazing and the conversation was very fun. Critical Miss is an extremely cool person. After that, Jesse and I headed over to The Nile Underground for a live...
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North Korean Black Metal ft. Knifetwister Records • LROL #93
about knifetwister records knifetwister records llc is a New York-based hybrid punk/metal/ska record label and digital interview magazine founded by NYC native Raph Copeland. the magazine We have interviewed bands, artists and people in the music scene across the United States, Canada and on four...
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One Out Of Three ft. Melody Zenith • LROL #92
Melody Zenith is playing September 20th, 2026 at Lighthouse Kava Bar 1250 E Apache Blvd # 105, Tempe, AZ Doors open at 7 pm. Stay for a goth/industrial dance party following the live performances. 18+ | $10 plus tax online | $15 at the door 🎟 Tickets are available now at batsintheattic.com...
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Gravers (./t3rr0r Cybergoth Night) ft. Nekomancer & Heretic G. • LROL #91
LROL 91 "GRAVERS" Featuring @djnekomancer & @heretic_g Interviews + Music + Cybergoth We spent the night documenting a world of Cybergoth, Industrial, EBM, Aggrotech, and Hard Dance at @central.records. The music was incredible, the people were friendly, and the atmosphere was exactly what you'd...
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MUSIC ONLY: Gravers (./t3rr0r Cybergoth Night) ft. Nekomancer & Heretic G. • LROL #91.5
LROL 91.5: "GRAVERS (MUSIC & AUDIENCE)" 🖤🏴 Cybergoth. Industrial. EBM. Aggrotech. Hard Dance. No interviews. No talking. Just the music. Well, a little talking. We documented a night of Cybergoth and underground dance music at @central.records — lights, movement, sweat, noise, and a room full…
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Lenny & Carl × Live In Flagstaff ft. Loon • LROL #90
We took a road trip up to Flagstaff, Arizona to hang out, make some music, and film a special session with Lenny & Carl. Filmed at Loon’s house on July 18th, 2026, this is a little piece of the trip, the music, and the people who made it happen. Big thanks to Lenny & Carl and to Loon for opening…
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Jamar Neighbors Endorses LROL & Paints Charlie Kirk As A Pez Dispenser
Comedian, artist, actor, and longtime supporter Jamar Neighbors joins us for a memorable appearance on Let’s Ruin Our Lives! Jamar, the legendary designer behind the LROL logo, gives the podcast one hell of an endorsement while bringing his unique artistic perspective to the show. In this clip…
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Vox Manicka/He, Then/Lenny & Carl • LROL #89: Live At Fiddler’s Dream (All Acoustic Punk Show)
LROL #89: LIVE AT FIDDLER'S DREAM • ALL ACOUSTIC PUNK SHOW For this episode of Let's Ruin Our Lives, we traded the loud amps and plugged-in chaos for something a little more stripped down. We headed to Fiddler's Dream in Phoenix, AZ for an all-acoustic punk show featuring Vox Manicka, He, Then…
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Starfire LIVE (Performance & Interview at Starlite Lounge) • LROL #88
Starfire: Live Performance & Interview at Starlite Lounge Get ready for a live performance and interview with Starfire, one of the unique voices in the local metal scene. Filmed at the Starlite Lounge in Glendale, Arizona on July 11, 2026, this session captures the energy, personality, and sound…
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Toxic Trash Takes Over Let’s Ruin Our Lives • LROL #87.5: Ladder-backed Woodpecker
On the same night we recorded the sets of the musicians who performed at Punks Unplugged, we also had Acacia and Rain from Toxic Trash take over the podcast and harass the patrons at Rips Bar. A fun time was had by all and some crazy stories were told from the perspectives of seasoned Punk Rock...
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Punks Unplugged: On Location • LROL #87
If you've never been to Punks Unplugged, you're missing one of the best monthly acoustic shows in Phoenix. On the first Wednesday of every month, musicians from Arizona and beyond gather at Rips Bar to strip away the distortion and let the songs speak for themselves. From Punk and Folk to…
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”Wicked Woman” Kira Gee + Lars Petrini (Punks Unplugged)
This live performance of "Wicked Woman," written by Kira Gee and performed with Lars Petrini, completely blew me away. I can't get over how good this song is. The lyrics are beautiful, the melody is unforgettable, and the emotion and intensity in the performance make every second feel real. If…
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Beachsmoke/Vox Manicka (Roadcast + Live Music) • LROL #86: Shibuya
#punkrock #undergroundart #counterculture We are joined on our first ever road episode by Beachsmoke (multi-genre force blending Pop, Emo, Pop-Punk, and Electronic styles) and his girlfriend Ezra, on our way to see local Folk-Punk artist Vox Manicka at the Yucca Taproom in Tempe. We discuss their...
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LIVE/Rad Stacey/DGents/Body Rez/NONE/Miles Owen/Jonathan Manno/Max Parise/Drew Lopez/Celia Contreras
Saturday June 13th × 9:00 PM × FREE Music, Comedy, Tarot Reading, Zombies, Live Podcast If you enjoyed the show, please: • Like the video • Leave a comment with your favorite performance • Subscribe for more live punk shows, documentaries, podcasts, and underground events from Arizona and beyond....
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LROL w Jamin/Amy (TA-80), T. Bexx, Anthony (None), & Tanner (Fractured Obscurity) - LIVE At Jobot
The first ever LIVE Let's Ruin Our Lives was a success. Sure, the podcast was a little awkward and everyone had to stand and there weren't enough microphones, but that didn't stop us from having fun. This episode really encapsulates everything LROL represents: • A commercial for The Arizona Punk...
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LIVE Punk Rock | Fractured Obscurity, T. Bex & the Velocirockers, NONE!, Rad Stacey, TA-80 •LROL #82
Let's Ruin Our Lives Podcast was live in Downtown Phoenix on MAy 15th, 2026, bringing you coverage from another incredible night in the Arizona Punk scene! This episode features performances and highlights from: Miss Moonlight Dark Femme TA-80 Rad Stacey NONE! T. Bex & The Velocirockers Fractured...
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The Arizona Punk Festival 2026 | Full Documentary
THE ARIZONA PUNK FESTIVAL 2026 | Full Documentary | The Nile Theater, Mesa, Arizona Step inside the inaugural Arizona Punk Festival at the legendary Nile Theater in Mesa, Arizona. This documentary captures the raw energy, DIY spirit, and underground culture that brought together punk rock fans,...
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Hurt So Good: Live Standup Comedy • LROL #81
🚨 LET'S RUIN OUR LIVES – Live in Downtown Phoenix! 🚨 In this first episode of Hurt So Good: Live Standup Comedy, comedians Jonathan Manno, Jess Nabors, Celia Contreras, and Pinky take the stage in Downtown Phoenix for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy, wild stories, sharp observations, and...
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(Live Music + Interview) Tour Recap with NONE! • LROL #80
#punkrock #livemusic #bandinterview On the first scorching hot day of 2026, Anthony Romo and Chris Lawrence from Chandler, Arizona Punk Rock band, NONE!, stop by LROL Headquarters for an unforgettable backyard session. In this episode, the guys perform a handful of acoustic originals and...
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Far Above The Mucky Muck ft. Tenacious B. • LROL #79
Bex and Roman, the amazing musicians behind Tenacious B, (@tenacious_b_phx) join the LROL crew to perform some live music and detail the history-making spectacular history of the one and only Tenacious B! They reign! ***FOLLOW*** TENACIOUS B: @https://www.instagram.com/tenacious_b_phx/?hl=en...
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Govt. Film Footage ft. Mike Davis (Dead, White, & Blue) • LROL #77
In this episode of Let's Ruin Our Lives, host Josh Hensley sits down with independent filmmaker Mike Davis, founder of Stag Films and creator of the underground cult film Dead, White, and Blue. Mike discusses his unique "green filmmaking" process, creating feature-length movies entirely from...
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HORROR FX MAKEUP TUTORIAL • The Haunting ft. Sydoney Banks • LROL #77
How do Hollywood-style bruises, cuts, scars, and zombie effects actually work? 🩸🎨 In this episode of LROL, horror FX makeup artist Sydoney Banks reveals the fundamentals of special effects makeup, including realistic bruise techniques, fake blood effects, rigid collodion scars, road rash…
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100% HAPPY Pt. 2 ft. Daniel Starbuck of Skeleton Army • LROL #76
#punk #punks #azpunkscene Daniel Starbuck of Skeleton Army and the D-Gents, Jesse, and I met at the lovely and delicious Lovecraft in North Phoenix for nachos, Punk Rock shop talk, and to hear a guy with a ridiculously annoying laugh. Enjoy! ***FOLLOW*** DANIEL STARBUCK...
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100% HAPPY Pt. 1 ft. Daniel Starbuck of Skeleton Army • LROL #76
#punkrock #punk #punks #azpunkscene Daniel Starbuck of Skeleton Army and the D-Gents, Jesse, and I met at the lovely and delicious Lovecraft in North Phoenix for nachos, Punk Rock shop talk, and to hear a guy with a ridiculously annoying laugh. Enjoy! ***FOLLOW*** DANIEL STARBUCK...
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Creative Sight: On Location At Cvnty Coyote • LROL #75 (Zavelle, Poca Madre, Missing October)
We covered a fashion show! Hosted by the indelible Hazey, owner of AZ DeZign, the show consisted of live bands and DJ's, a fashion walk with the Cunty Coyote models, clothes vendors, and photoshoots. We had no idea what to expect before we got there and it turned out to be a lot of fun. Embrace...
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Biochemistry With Cupert • LROL Mini-Episode
I cut this from the upcoming full episode "LROL #75: Creative Sight: On Location at Cunty Coyote" because it didn't really fit, but I felt like Cupert still deserved his interview to be seen. He talked about his ongoing passion for studying biochemistry, the differences between adderall and...
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Afterlifes ft. Zero Grimgoir (Missing October) • LROL #72
Liberty, how have you lied? Let me count the ways... America is in a state of social decay from which it may never recover. How do you combat the flames of an empire ablaze? Do you fiddle like Nero or do you embrace the dance of your community? How do you make love out of hate? LROL 72…
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Everything Was Beautiful & Nothing Hurt ft. Mattstache Productions • LROL #71
LET'S RUIN OUR LIVES LROL • Hosted and Produced by Joshua Hensley (@https://www.instagram.com/joshkidding_lrol/?hl=en) Camera/Audio • Jesse Lopez (https://www.instagram.com/t_rec101/?hl=en) LROL LOGO • Jamar Neighbors (@ https://www.instagram.com/jamar_neighbors/?hl=en) INTRO SONG • "Let's Ruin…
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Romantic Novel ft. Offender • LROL #70
Jacob "Offender" Delegal, as seen on Kill Tony, and I talk about his love of music, blowing up quickly in the comedy scene, how many cops 6th Street in Austin really needs, and much, much more. SEO COMEDY STANDUPCOMEDY COMEDIANS STANDUPCOMEDIANS COMEDYPODCAST KILLTONY KILLTONYPODCAST AUSTINTEXAS...
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Slaughter Pit ft. Dirty Monkey (Audio/Visual Scum) • LROL #69
LET'S RUIN OUR LIVES LROL • Hosted and Produced by Joshua Hensley (@https://www.instagram.com/joshkidding_lrol/?hl=en) Camera/Audio • Jesse Lopez (https://www.instagram.com/t_rec101/?hl=en) LROL LOGO • Jamar Neighbors (@https://www.instagram.com/jamar_neighbors/?hl=en) INTRO SONG • "Let's Ruin…
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Exist To Irritate ft. Aeka & Devon (Flagstaff Artists) • LROL #67
Aeka makes her debut appearance on the podcast and Devon makes his third! We talked about the state of Punk, politics, and the world. ***FOLLOW*** AEKA: @https://www.instagram.com/divaofdisruption/?hl=en DEVON:@https://www.instagram.com/vlad_fratarcangeli/?hl=en LET'S RUIN OUR LIVES PODCASTS…
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Shibari ft. Mistress K. (Comedian/Dominatrix) • LROL #66
I genuinely learned so much about kink, BDSM, and sex work. ***FOLLOW*** MISTRESS K: @https://www.instagram.com/mistresskcomedy/?hl=en LET'S RUIN OUR LIVES PODCASTS LROL • Joshua Hensley (@https://www.instagram.com/joshkidding_lrol/?hl=en) MIKE CHECK • Michael Newcomer...
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System Of A Clown ft. Phil Lombardo • LROL #65
LET'S RUIN OUR LIVES PODCASTS LROL • Joshua Hensley (@https://www.instagram.com/joshkidding_lrol/?hl=en) MIKE CHECK • Michael Newcomer (@https://www.instagram.com/mikeanewcomer/?hl=en) PINKY POD • Luke Hokenberg (@https://www.instagram.com/pinky.skank/?hl=en) PRODUCER • ESR...
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LROL #63: Staircase OF Swords w/ NONE!
Joining me for their second appearance, Anthony, Chris, and I talked about the power of political disinformation, Fallout's fucking jokes, their new EP "Rejects Anonymous", and opening for The Queers (@thequeersofficial) on the 20th! And more. LET'S RUIN OUR LIVES PODCASTS LROL • Joshua Hensley...
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LROL #62: American Hysterectomy X w/ Chloe Castellucci (Podcaster, Writer)
Life in Philadelphia, being Italian, living with endometriosis, and a certain popular comic repeatedly sliding in the DM's; this is but a fraction of the tale of podcaster and writer, Chloe Castellucci. ***FOLLOW*** CHLOE CASTELLUCCI IG: @https://www.instagram.com/toodlesgalorexo/?hl=en SAD GIRL...
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Lab Rats’/DJ Karlos Evakuate - LROL #61: Punky Reggae Party
"We are a product of our environment and our environment is a product of us." - Karlos Evakuate Karlos is an OG of the California Punk scene, playing guitar in the hardcore Punk group Lab Rats. I'm pretty sure we played shows together in the past. He now DJ's old school Reggae at Nice Up Radio…
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LROL #59 COMEDY EP: 15 Ways To Cook Salmon w/ Jorge Ojeda II (COMIC)
Comedy shows, police overreach, and what happens after death. ***FOLLOW*** JORGE OJEDA II IG: @https://www.instagram.com/foundem.exe/?hl=en LET'S RUIN OUR LIVES PODCASTS LROL • Joshua Hensley (@https://www.instagram.com/joshkidding_lrol/?hl=en) MIKE CHECK • Michael Newcomer...
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LROL #58 COMEDY EP: The Witches w/ Rebecca Kaplan (COMEDIAN)
Bad fanfiction, Autism, and the immediate catharsis of performing live stand-up comedy. All this and more! ***FOLLOW*** REBECCA KAPLAN IG: @https://www.instagram.com/rebeccatkaplan/?hl=en BAD FAN FIC PODCAST LINKTREE: @https://linktr.ee/badfanficpodcast LINKTREE: @https://linktr.ee/rebeccatkaplan...
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LROL #57 COMEDY EP: Powder In The Cannon w/ Mike Sherman (Oh Crap! Our Fecal Misfortunes & Foibles)
Everything you always wanted to know about poop but were afraid to ask! ***FOLLOW*** MIKE SHERMAN IG: @https://www.instagram.com/shermikeman/?hl=en OH CRAP! IG: @https://www.instagram.com/oh_crap_podcast/?hl=en YOUTUBE: @https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyX-FTGxYi9vJ3szZ0i5uaA SPOTIFY:...
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LROL NYE SPECIAL! CREAMPIE’R OF THE ARTS: 2025 IN REVIEW
Eric and I reflect on how much 2025 absolutely sucked and make fun of all the things we talk about. Enjoy! LET'S RUIN OUR LIVES PODCASTS LROL • Joshua Hensley (@https://www.instagram.com/joshkidding_lrol/?hl=en) MIKE CHECK • Michael Newcomer (@https://www.instagram.com/mikeanewcomer/?hl=en) PINKY...
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Poet and musician, Joshua Hensley, interviews underground artists, intriguing people, & friends while laughing at the absurdity of human behavior and thought.
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