THIS PODCAST STRIKES FIRST!

• Our 15(.5) Favorite BR Live Performances

  This episode was directly inspired by the announcement of the mini tour with Dropkick Murphys.  Nothing more, nothing less.  We are absolutely excited to be seeing the band live again (and we hope you get to see them too); until then, we hope you enjoy this episode.  If you want to tell us about some of your favorite BR shows, or if you have any questions or comments, we are at:  [email protected] 

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• TPSF's 1st Anniversary Episode- A Conversation With Jim Ruland, Co-Author Of 'Do What You Want: The Story Of Bad Religion'

  We innocuously recorded this on February 13 (because it was a fit for everyone's schedules); but to be reminded after the fact that this humble little podcast was started one year ago to the day of this episode's recording, was an incredible surprise. We feel nothing but gratitude for Mr. Jim 'punk whisperer' Ruland to have spent part of his day with us (again, innocuously) on this anniversary.  The contributor to fanzines such as Flipside and Razorcake (respectively), he is also the author of various short stories (Big Lonesome) and novels (Forest Of Fortune, Make It Stop); as well as Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise & Fall Of SST Records.  He is the co-author of Giving The Finger (with Scott Campbell, Jr.), My Damage (with Keith Morris), and of course, Do What You Want: The Story Of Bad Religion.  jamilah and Mr. Ruland discussed everything from the connectivity and joys of punk and the vulnerabilities of relationship building (as well as its heaping contradictions), our shared friendships with Keith Morris (whether brief or longer term), surviving the struggles with addiction, the gift of the tattoo journey, the importance of Bad Religion's music around the world, the gift of watching the band at work...  and of course, the minimal coverage of the amazing Into The Unknown in Do What You Want.  Thank you for being here with us, and sticking with us!  it means a lot.  To keep up with Jim Ruland, subscribe to Message from the Underworld. For any questions or comments, we are at:  [email protected] 

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• Why 'I Love My Computer' Is Greg Graffin's Greatest Composition

  Yes, we have a(nother) episode where jamilah reads far too much into some lyrical content...  That is how her brain works though, and a podcast is a pretty good outlet for these sorts of ruminations.  One of the most contested songs in Bad Religion's catalog, jamilah attempts to make a case for the brilliance of 'I Love My Computer', due to the juxtapositions of emotions/sensibilities, as well as its ability to effortlessly weave through commentary, humor and pathos.  What are your thoughts of the song?  Let us know at:  [email protected]  Thanks for listening!  

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• In Defense Of 'Age Of Unreason'... Critiques And All

  Well...  An inauguration in the Yew Ess Uv Ayyy just occurred.  Given where we're at, at this point in time; it is certainly apropos to have an episode where we discuss the 2019 album, Age Of Unreason.  While jamilah does have quite a few unsurprising critiques, she ultimately considers it to be a beautiful work of art, and massively on time.  And on time it is, because sometime in the course of recording this episode, certain (obvious) harmful executive orders have been immediately signed, a certain Elon Musk is out here doing certain salutes, and the MAGAites are imploding.  And in a last-ditch effort to attempt to get people to not think about his war crimes, Biden (before the end of his term) pardoned Marcus Garvey, but only commuted the sentence of Leonard Peltier, because revolutionaries who are still walking this earth are too much of a threat for these people, regardless of age of physical condition.  What a time to be alive.  Another day in the life in the Snakes...  Also, in the midst of editing this episode we found out the Santa Ana winds have started up again, prompting more fires- this time in San Diego.  Please, everyone be safe.   i have not seen specific things regarding assistance for people dealing with the fires yet; however, there's the San Diego County Mutual Aid site: https://www.weallwegotsd.com/ And again, mutual aid for Los Angeles: https://mutualaidla.org/ Another mutual aid list: https://www.fireaid.info/ Assistance for our non-human friends in Los Angeles:  https://www.animalwellnessfoundation.org/ If you want to contact us, go to:  [email protected]  Thanks for listening!    

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• Discussing Brett Gurewitz' Music (outside of Bad Religion) (feat. jesse j.)

  While jamilah absolutely adores Bad Religion (as a band); we could not think of a better person to be on this episode than jesse, the resident Brett Gurewitz fanboi.  We know about his work regarding the running of Epitaph Records; we know of his history and present role as a producer, mixer, and other behind-the-scenes activities; and of course, we know him as the main co-songwriter, guitarist and Oozin' Aahs contributor of Bad Religion.  However, we don't really hear many people talking about his musical projects outside of Bad Religion- this includes Gurewitz himself. While we give Mr. Brett his flowers and discuss three short-lived musical projects in particular- The Seeing Eye Gods, Daredevils and Error- we ask the question, 'WHY??!!'  Why were these projects not really discussed in Do What You Want, and how many people know about these records? (We think Dean Opseth's name also kept getting mispronounced as 'Ospeth'; we apologize!!!) Thanks again for listening! For anyone in Los Angeles needing resources, go to:  https://mutualaidla.org/ Another mutual aid list: https://www.fireaid.info/ Assistance for our non-human friends in Los Angeles:  https://www.animalwellnessfoundation.org/ If you want to contact us, go to:  [email protected] 

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