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On Episode 131, Greg and Grendel sit down with filmmaker Adam Assad, whose film 'The Sea Was Never Blue' has resonated with audiences of all political affiliations nationwide. Listen now!

On Episode 130 of Punk Roch Pariah, Grendel and Greg sit down and discuss curating social media, the rules that govern our lives, the inability to achieve the "American Dream," and so much more. Listen now!

  On Episode 129 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg & Grendel have an hour-long conversation with "Mira" from the street punk band Bezlad from Kharkiv, Ukraine, about their journey to escape the bombing of their city by Russian forces.  Mira offers insights into the day-to-day experiences of people amidst the ongoing war. A call to aid from Greg: My dear Ukrainian friends in the band Bezlad from Kharkiv have written five songs during the war while fleeing the bombings in Ukraine. These songs have been written about the war and what it has been like for them. Having gotten to relative safety, they are looking to record these songs near Lviv, Ukraine. I asked if it was safe to record there, and their reply was, "Yes, the bombs only fall here every week or two." I feel that their songs, written in the midst of war, are some of the most essential songs hardcore/punk could possibly produce right now. The rest of us can write ABOUT war, but Bezlad has been living it. As fellow artists, I want them to be supported as they create these new recordings. I offered to pay for the first ten hours of their recording session ($20 per hour) and am looking for donations to cover the rest. Recording, mixing, and mastering the entire record will cost $1200 total, so we are seeking $1000 in total donations.   Since the band can't receive PayPal payments, and as a single bank wire would be easiest for them, we agreed that I will accept donations via Paypal and Venmo (donation info is in the comments below). Then I will send receipts for every donation to the band along with a bank wire for the total amount.   Any donations above and beyond that $1000 will go to our friends from the Kharkiv music community who are fighting on the front lines to buy them the defensive gear they need.   PAYPAL:  https://paypal.me/bezlad?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US VENMO: @gregbennick 
 (PLEASE be sure to put "Ukraine" in the notes!)

On Episode 128 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel sits down with award-winning science fiction and fantasy author Sam J. Miller to talk about his new short stories collection Boys, Beasts, & Men. The two explore the themes of monsters, masculinity, and growing up a gay punk in rural NY  in Sam's books, as well as activism, film, and so much more. This is an extraordinary interview. Sam is appearing at the University Bookstore on the Ave on Wednesday, June 22, at 6 pm. There will be a reading and a Q&A with author Ted Chiang. Learn more or register HERE.  Sam J. Miller In Conversation With Ted ChiangWednesday, June 22nd @ 6 pmUniversity Bookstore4326 University Way NE 98105 Learn more about Sam at samjmiller.com.

On Episode 127 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk about the country being over taking COVID precautions, despite a huge spike; zoomer slang; live concerts on pirate ships; and so much more. Give it a listen!

On Episode 126 of PRP, Greg and Grendel give a news roundup that includes the Amazon Labor Union and Russian Atrocities in Ukraine, as well as talk lists, cake, juggling balls, and so much more. 

On Episode 125 of PRP, Grendel and Greg have their regular pop culture discussions, talk Chelsea FC being taken over by the UK Government, and they have an extensive conversation on Mutual Aid, what it does, and why it is necessary. The boys are on fire in this one!!

On Episode 124 of PRP, Grendel and Greg talk about Grendel's newfound love of Formula 1, Chalino Sánchez and Narcocorrido, Ukraine, Greg's hours long high speed chase for revenge, and so much more. Get into it!!

  On Episode 123 of PRP, Greg and Grendel talk about the Voices of Ukraine, vegan soccer clubs, what it is like living with color blindness, and pose the question, "what would you do if you were faced with war breaking out in yoru hometown?" Listen now!

On Episode 122 of PRP, Greg and Grendel talk about the threat of COVID, read statements from those affected by Russia starting a war in Ukraine, discuss Patriotism, and so much more. This is a must listen!

On Episode 115 of Punk Rock Pariah, we introduce a new series we are making called "Break Down the Walls." "Break Down the Walls" is a five episode podcast mini-series about suicide prevention, focused on how we can best support loved ones and friends in need.   On Episode #1 we speak with Jessica Foard, Volunteer and former Co-chair of Advocacy for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Utah Chapter about her heartfelt personal experiences and perspectives. Content Warning: Suicide and Death Additional resources for listeners... Australia: Roses in the Ocean Black Dog Institute Europe: International Association for Suicide Prevention USA: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention National Suicide Prevention Lifeline     The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Assumptions made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the speaker(s). Because we are critically-thinking human beings, these views are subject to change, revision, and rethinking at any time. 

On Episode 114 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel sit down with Johnny Crowder, founder of Cope Notes and the band Prison. The three talk about Johnny's music history, starting Cope Notes (a company that provides daily text messages that combine peer support and positive psychology to help improve mental and emotional health), life during Coronavirus, and so much more. Tune in now! TW: Suicide and mental health  

On Episode 113 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel & Greg talk about their perspectives on the Coronavirus; mental and physical health during isolation; how to best take care of ourselves and others during a time of great uncertainty; and looking forward, what happens "after."  

On Episode 112 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel talk about the beginnings of a pandemic; life on the ground in Seattle, Washington; and building community, rather than responding with fear, in the face of Coronavirus.    Resources for local workers and small businesses: https://www.riseupbelltown.com/post/covid-19-critical-updates-resources-for-local-workers-and-small-businesses Resources for those unemployed by Coronavirus: https://www.uwkc.org/news/unemployed-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic-heres-where-to-get-help/ Resources for artists and communities: https://www.nwfolklife.org/covid19resourcelist/  

On Episode 111 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel plays the Elizabeth Warren rally and Q&A at the Seattle Center on March 22nd. He then discusses the content of the rally, contrasts and compares it to the Bernie Sanders rally at the Tacoma Dome earlier in the week, and breaks down his thoughts on the state of the Democratic primaries.       

On Episode 110 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel talk about their trip to Tacoma, WA with 20,000 other people to watch Bernie Sanders speak. They compare their impressions of the event, talk about other Democratic candidates, play Bernie's entire speech, and Greg endorses Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic Primaries. Tune in now!

On Episode 109 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel talk ridiculous laws, Trump Impeachment, War with Iran, new movies, the passing of Neil Peart, and so much more. Listen now!

On Episode 108 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg sit down with Rich, Colin, and Craig, three steel fighters involved with Medieval combat and fighting. They have a ton of fun talking the sport, the competitions in which they compete, the nerdy pop culture that entertains them, and their upcoming event "Metal Meets Metal" in Seattle on Sunday, January 26th.  For more information on Metal Meets Metal, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/701342023606903/ For tickets, visit: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4107815

On episode 107 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and guest co-host Paul West (who has been living abroad for a year) talk European thoughts on America, Mass Transit, Urban Living, American Gun Violence & Kids, Elizabeth Warren, the 2020 Democrats, and so much more!      

On episode 106 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk dating apps, intimacy and relationships, the greed and pettiness of Morrissey, Metallica's late career being absolutely awful, I Saw U's, and so much more! They are also joined by special guest host, Sarah.  Regular segments include "Greg Dates."

On Episode 105 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk best horror films, Halloween candy, Greg touring Australia, Donald Trump getting booed, and so much more. They are also joined by special guest host, Sarah. 

On episode 104 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel return to the topic of Chile and interview Geronimo Ruiz about what's happening on the ground in the country. They hit on the history of Chile, what sparked the current unrest, protesters being gravely injured and disappeared, and so much. This is an important listen for every American to get a better understanding of the develpoments in Chile. Along with this episode, Geronimo wrote an essay for our listeners to better explain the ongoings there. We present it to you in it's entirety here:  Beforehand, I think is important to generate a political context of Chile in order to understand a little what is happening here. Chile is a South American country, the longest in the world, and with very varied climates, its capital is Santiago de Chile, it is in a valley in the central area of the country, basically it is the city where 80 percent of the population lives. Is country with an economy based on raw materials, mining, agriculture, services but industry destroyed over the past 30 years. A country where immigrants from different sides are conjugated, mostly descendants of Spanish and native people, with some important migratory waves, English, German, Italian and Croatian and new ones coming from the same American countries as Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Haiti and Venezuela, who escaping from the their contingencies or looking for better life opportunities. Believing this is a kind of social-economic paradise but founding many problems and dichotomies of a neoliberal system where the basic needs of people are not met. Historically, had a dictatorship imposed in 1973 with the help of the administration of the United States shift and ended in 1990 through vote. This regime consisted of the overthrow of a legitimately elected socialist government imposing the foundations of what we know today as a neoliberal model. I have the impression of Chile; it was and potentially until today a field of experimentation and social laboratory for neoliberalism. So, from 1990 to date, we have had several governments with different political prisms that have only perpetuated the social differences between a political-economic class and the base and middle classes. While it is true throughout these years there have been concrete experiences of social improvements that can meet the basic demands of the people. Simultaneously and in parallel, the perpetuation of the benefit of a few over many is present, where we have millionaires to the German standard and poor to the Mongolian standard. Where the middle class lives to solve their problems through the capacity of indebtedness for life We have the worst statistics related to mental health, the highest rates of suicide in adults older people in the world, because they cannot pay their cost of living with the current pension system In summary, we have a constitution established in dictatorship in 1980 and the perpetuation of benefits to a privileged class supported by a benefactor state that does not make relevant investment in socially relevant sources of concern. Currently, as a result of a popular uprising that began with the demonstrations of secondary students who massively began to evade the payment of the subway ticket, It began a spark of a general social uprising, full of demonstrations that has spread by almost four weeks and that has a percentage of the population manifesting in the streets for different demands, but with a common denominator a system that for 30 years has failed to meet or meet the basic demands of the people: Quality Health, Decent Wages, corruption  cases of the political class have real sanctions, the usurpation of natural resources, among others. --- For more amazing photos from Chile like the one above, visit GaryGo on Instagram at @garygophoto or click this link here  

On episode 103 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg interview Phillipe Arama of the band Remission about the major unrest in Chile and the push to stop an authoritarian regime. From marching in the streets to people being disappeared, the three talk about everything that is currently going on there. To hear more from Phillipe's band Remission, go to: https://remissionhc.bandcamp.com/ For more amazing photos from Chile like the one above, visit GaryGo on Instagram at @garygophoto or click this link here

On the 102nd Episode of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg & Grendel discuss Halloween season, the difficulties that people with disabilities face, the flailing Democrats, and so much more! 

On Episode 101 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk about Anti-semitism and Israel, American exceptionalism when it comes to breakfast and toilet paper, what one local company is doing for the homeless, and so much more. Listen now and subscribe!

On the 100th episode of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel talk about Trump knowing nothing about hurricanes, the Democratic party's misguided priorities, unions, veganism, and so much more. There are also updates on #AUnitedFront and the Impossible Burger at Burger King.  To listen to our previous episodes, subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or visit punkrockpariah.com.

On Episode 99 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk about the ongoing "A United Front" movement in MLS where fans are standing up against the league's support of fascism, Trump wanting to nuke hurricanes, the rise of vegan fast food, and so much more! Photo above by Jill Peck. For more awesome photos from Jill, check out her Instagram (@jillmpeck) by clicking here!

On Episode 98 of Punk Rock Pariah, the boys are reunited after Greg gets back from his European tour. They talk Antifa and the rise of White Supremacy, #AUnitedFront and Major League Soccer siding with racists, how Seattle elections can inform us about the rest of the country, what super powers they would like to have, and so much more!  

On episode 97.5 of Punk Rock Pariah, with Greg on tour, Grendel gets mellow in the studio and plays an hour of Jazz music! Track Listing below: Miles Davis – Générique Ornette Coleman – Lonely Woman Spekulation – Red Handed Kamasi Washington – Change of the Guard Charles Mingus – Goodbye Pork Pie Hat John Coltrane – A Love Supreme, Pt. 1: Acknowledgment Wayne Shorter – Witch Hunt Grant Green – Minor League Spekulation – Oh Grow Up

On Episode 97 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg sits down with Drummer extraordinaire Jason Shrout. Jason talks about drumming in 34, Dark Ages, 18 Visions, and Trial and what it is like to get fired from a band. The two also talk about who influenced him as a drummer, why Lars Ulrich from Metallica is an awful drummer, the versatile crop everyone loves known as corn, and so much more! Listen now!!   And be sure to check out Jason's band 34 here: https://34kcmo.bandcamp.com/

On episode 96.5 of Punk Rock Pariah, with Greg on tour, Grendel gets crazy in the studio and plays an hour of music from the scores of Godzilla films! #NERDALERT! Track Listing below: From Godzilla (1954) Akira Ifukube – Godzilla Approaches Akira Ifukube – Godzilla Main Title Akira Ifukube – Last Assault From King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) Akira Ifukube – Main Title Akira Ifukube – King Kong vs. Godzilla From Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) Akira Ifukube – Main Title Akira Ifukube - Ending From Son of Godzilla (1967) Masaru Satoh – Opening Masaru Satoh – Main Title From Destroy All Monsters (1968) Akira Ifukube – Toho Mark / Main Title Akira Ifukube – Title Credits From All Monsters Attack (1969) Gendai Kano – Main Title (Monster March I) Kunio Miyauchi – Godzilla vs. Spiga From Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973) Riichiro Manabe – Opening Riichiro Manabe – Main Title From Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) Akira Ifukube – Main Title Akira Ifukube – Introduction From Godzilla 1984 (1984) Reijiro Koroku – Main Title Reijiro Koroku – Huge Shadow From Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989) Kouichi Sugiyama – Requiem From Godzilla 2000: Millenium (1999) Takayuki Hattori – Godzilla Roars / Godzilla's Theme: 2000 Millenium From Godzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003) Michiru Oshima – Main Title From Shin Godzilla (2016) Shirō Sagisu – Persecution of the Masses (1172) From Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) Bear McCrary – Godzilla Main Theme

On Episode 96 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg travels to Iceland to interview hardcore/metal band Une Misère, who recently signed to legendary German independent label Nuclear Blast. Gregs talks to Jón and Finnbogi about how they put their band together into a cohesive whole and what their interpersonal and creative process was like as they crafted what will be their breakout record. Jón also opens up about his struggles with addiction in an interview for the first time ever. This is a must listen! Hlustaðu núna! Check out Une Misère's music here!

On episode 95.5 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel was left to his own devices in the KXSU studios and decided to do a punk rock music show! Whether you love punk rock or you have never really listened to it before, give this one a spin and see what you think!! Track Listing below: Snuff – I Will Survive Alkaline Trio – Goodbye Forever The Lawrence Arms – Nebraska The Eyeliners – Do the Zombie - TacocaT – Crimson Wave * Great Grandpa – Cheeto Lust * Against Me! – Sink, Florida, Sink Saves the Day – A Drag in D Flat Tigers Jaw – I Saw Water - The Saturday Knights – 45 * The Distillers – City of Angels Pretty Girls Make Graves – Mr. Club / All Medicated Geniuses * The Wunder Years – Yearbook of a Passing Youth - Less Than Jake – Liquor Store Tranzmitors – Beating Up My Heart * Streetlight Manifesto – Dear Sergio Lagwagon – Alison's Disease - Face to Face – Disconnected Anti-Flag – Seattle was a Riot / Post-War Breakout No Choice – If Logic's First (We're Coming Second) - AFI – A Single Second / I Wanna Get a Mohawk (But My Mom Won't Let Me Get One) NOFX – San Francisco Fat Gun Moll – Less Than You Hoped For Matt Skiba – Good Fucking Bye At the Drive-In – One Armed Scissor - Ramones – I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend The Misfits – We Are 138 The Specials – Stupid Marriage Reggie & The Full Effect – Girl, Why'd You Run Away? / My Dad-Happy  Chickens Despistado – A Stirstick's Prediction - PUP – Guilt Trip Rancid – Ruby Soho Black Flag – TV Part Modest Mouse – Heart Cooks Brain * = Band from the Pacific Northwest

On Episode 95 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg sit down with Ian Reas, host of KISW's Metal Shop and all-around bad ass. Ian talks about interviewing Lemmy of Motorhead, his feud with Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, haunted buildings, being in punk bands, and so much more. They also talk the influence of Marco Collins on their careers and feature songs from Ian's band Loud Sleepers. 

On Episode 94 of Punk Rock Pariah, Host of Sounders Weekly & the Sounders Pre- and Post-Game shows and Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR Producer Jackson Felts returns to the show! Grendel and Jackson go in depth on Seattle Sounders FC, talking the 2019 season, new signings, Sounders community, and what the future holds for the team. They also talk the Portland Trailblazers' playoff run, Seahawks, and more. And be sure to listen to Sounders Weekly every Tuesday Night on Sports Radio 950 KJR to hear breaking news from Jackson and Co! Listen to past episodes of Sounders Weekly here.

On episode 93 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg sits down to be interviewed on Rekjavik's X977 radio station by Iceland's best DJ and metal singer Séra Jón. The two talk Greg's forthcoming spoken word tour across Iceland on love and loss, visiting hot springs all around the country, and Greg's history in music and spoken word. Basically the amazing stories that you always expect to hear from Greg! You also get to hear a song by Greg's band, Trial. Be sure to check out Séra's band, Une Misere.

On episode 92 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg sit down with actor Colleen Carey and the three talk about acting, the role of art in society, hypnosis, and so much more! To learn more about Colleen's upcoming project and see how you can help make it happen, visit this site: https://www.gofundme.com/shakespeare-of-la-la-land?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_co_campmgmt_w&fbclid=IwAR1RJ3yHXvSYecUMNXmu3gJhHpTTbNPyvJGxAeB5Rah5hkaCmd_E8boigV4

On Episode 91 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel welcome in vegan strength coach and weightlifter Holly Noll. The three talk about approaches to training, the ways that fitness intersects with gender and age, how we can use fitness for positive change, where vegans get their protein, and so much more. Listen to this and you will want to get out there and get exercising as soon as you can!!

On Episode 90 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk an important local issue that is relevant to their listeners no matter where you live. They delve in to the KOMO News Special "Seattle is Dying" and Ari Hoffman's candidacy for City Council. They also talk Safe Seattle, a local anti-homeless hate group that manufactured a serial killer hoax to push their hateful agenda, and their rebranding as the supposed non-partisan Speak Out Seattle, as well as vegan options taking over the fast food industry and more!

On Episode 89 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel welcome in Desha Wood to talk about her time in Haiti with Naturopaths without Borders. The three talk about cultural differences, caring for people in difficult circumstances, poverty porn, and so much more. 

On episode 88 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel sit down with Grendel's 8-year-old nephew to break down the life of an 8-year-old and get in his head. They talk about politics, music, Fortnite, building Tiny Houses for the homeless, and Zombie & Shark movies. They also break down the movie The Meg.  Regular segments include "Shark Facts with Corbin."

On episode 87 of Punk Rock Pariah, in an impromptu visit to the KXSU Studios, Grendel welcomes in folk musician Jimbo Scott to perform live on air. With heavy influences of bluegrass and country, the Oakland, CA musician brings it hard for the PRP Podcast. To learn more about Jimbo, visit his website at www.jimboscottmusic.com. Songs performed:  Hail to the Innocent Gonna See My Baby The River Man in the Doorway Where the Heart Is

On Episode 86 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg welcome in Jake Conroy, member of the SHAC 7, an animal rights activist who was indicted on federal Animal Enterprise Terrorism charges under the Animal Enterprise Protection Act (AEPA). Jake talks about the work of SHAC-USA, being surveilled for years by the FBI, and his eventual arrest, prosecution by Chris Christie, and conviction. He also talks about navigating the informal laws of the inmates, opening his own store in prison, and the Prison-Industrial Complex. This is an episode of PRP that you do not want to miss!!

On episode 85 of PRP, Grendel and Greg talk about Washington State Governor Jay Inslee running for President, The Academy Awards, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's questioning of Michael Cohen, and so much more.

On Episode 84 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk about going stir crazy from being cooped up during a snow storm, the amazing True Crime podcast Crime Junkie, Greg's history as a juggler, & so much more. They also delve in to the shows they've been watching like True Detective, The Punisher, and Netflix Documentaries!! Music on this episode from Atom and His Package!

On episode 83 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel sits down with Dr. Sarah Cote Hampson, Assistant Professor of Public Law at University of Washington Tacoma in the Politics, Philosophy & Public Affairs division of the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. They talk about her books, The Balance Gap: Working Mothers and the Limits of the Law and Mothers, Military and Society, as well as the hierarchy of Academia. These topics include the legal and societal ramifications of motherhood in the workplace, her own experience with parental leave policies, Title IX, and so much more! Music featured on this episode from The Wunder Years.

On episode 82 of PRP, Greg sits down with Giacomo Giorgi of the Italian band Tempest. The two talk social justice movements, hardcore music, the wildlife & hunting documentary On the Wild Side, and so much more. 

On episode 81 of PRP, Greg and Grendel talk about all things joy related. The two discuss what makes them joyful, from rad hangs and sports ball victories to doing something you love and empathizing with the joy of others. They also engage with the listeners' ideas of joy. Let's get philosophical! Regular segments include "Greg Dates" and "Song of the Day." Music featured on this episode from The Aquabats, Alone Together, and Macklemore x Ryan Lewis. 

On episode 80 of PRP, Grendel and Greg delve in to the topic of heartbreak. They share their own personal and professional experiences with heartbreak, as well as reflect upon the listeners' contributions. Discussions include existentialism, Terror Management Theory, and growing as a person following heartbreak. Regular segments include "Song of the Day." Music featured on this episode from Smoking Popes, Murmur, and Dashboard Confessional.

On episode 79 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel talk The Bird Box Challenge, Greg's year long apprenticeship with a mask maker, 2020 Presidential Candidates, and so much more. Greg also gets reunited with a long lost friend from high school friend live on air! Regular Segments include "Song of the Day" and "Greg Dates." Bands featured on this episode include The Offspring, Black Eyes and Neckties, and Lil Peep.