Best Project Homeless Connect Podcasts (2025)

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Finding A New Album & A New Self, Buried In A Cave w/ Walter Mitty & His Makeshift Orchestra #55 53:19

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In this episode, Walter Mitty shares his journey as an artist, discussing the origins of his name, the evolution of his music & its transformative power to forge a journey of personal reinvention. A unique twist in this journey involves the symbolic act of burying an album in a cave, representing the mystery & depth of personal transformation. We a…

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The human right to work in Italy: A conversation with Stefania Grimaldi of the social cooperative La Collina 1:03:28

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Send us a text Stefania Grimaldi works with the social cooperative La Collina in Trieste Italy. This particular social cooperative was formed in 1988 and employees 200 people, 35 percent of which are considered “disadvantaged.” In this episode, we briefly explore the origins of the social cooperative network in Trieste – starting with the first one…

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CA Arts & Culture Summit - “Highlights Show Part 2” 30:17

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"Artists are entitled, just like every other worker, to a livable, predictable, sustainable wage." – Jennifer Laine, San Benito County Arts Council In this powerful season finale, guests explore five urgent themes—economic power of the arts, youth-led civic engagement, cultural equity, legislative reform, and creative healing. From museum-building …

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The Waves Of Folk Punk, Friendship & Film w/ Jak of Shibby Pictures #54 51:13

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Jak & Pepe delve into the evolution of folk punk, discussing its origins, the impact of key bands like Days N Daze, & the role of music videos in the genre. They explore the various waves of folk punk, the importance of documenting the scene, & the deliberate approach some contemporary artists take in their music & performances. The discussion also…

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MC Homeless on Connecting Rap, Folk Punk & Dogs #53 56:17

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MC Homeless & Pepe explore how the early days of folk punk & DIY rap were intertwined. They discuss the impact of early connections, memorable performances, & the evolution of MC Homeless as a rapper. They reflect on the importance of community in the music scene, the challenges of documentary filmmaking, the excitement of returning to music after …

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Beyond Homelessness Podcast - Grace (Housing) 28:48

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Beyond Homelessness: Conversations that matter is a Podcast hosted and produced by grassroots organisation, Project Youth. Project Youth is working towards a future where youth homelessness doesn't exist. This podcast is hosted by one of our Peer Workers, Ethan. Ethan uses his lived expertise to unpack stories with young people with lived experienc…

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Beyond Homelessness Podcast - Quinn (Housing) 26:20

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Beyond Homelessness: Conversations that matter is a Podcast hosted and produced by grassroots organisation, Project Youth. Project Youth is working towards a future where youth homelessness doesn't exist. This podcast is hosted by one of our Peer Workers, Ethan. Ethan uses his lived expertise to unpack stories with young people with lived experienc…

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CA Arts & Culture Summit - “Highlights Show Part 1” 30:10

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"I have been used, abused and silenced within the nonprofit industrial complex... I'm not gonna take it anymore... I'm gonna get mine and my community's gonna get there's this year" - Nikko Kimzin, Kimzin Creative In Part One of season two of Where Art Meets Impact highlight episode. This episode features inspiring voices from the 2024 California A…

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Wired For Chaos: Harley Flanagan of Cro-Mags Unpacks His Story #52 1:12:16

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summary In one of my favorite conversations to date, Harley Flanagan (founder of the Cro-Mags) explores his life story & the complexities of his experiences. Expect to hear about his family legacy, a chaotic childhood, the realities of growing up in a unique environment &, difficult topics such as abuse &, grief. He discusses the impact of punk roc…

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Peer support to help "jump start" young people into independent life: A conversation with Michele Sipala of Recovery House 49:17

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Send us a text Michele Sipala is a peer support worker at Recovery House, located in the heart of the city centre in Trieste. Recovery House provides a six-month transitional residential environment for six young people, age 18 – 35, to help give a “kick start” into more independent living. Recovery House was started in 2015 and over the past nine …

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Safe Journey w/ Mr. Michael Motorcycle #51 59:10

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Michael Schneeweis (Mr. Michael Motorcycle / Friends In Real Life) & Pepe explore the theme of safe journeys. Pepe shares a couple of stories as metaphors for life's challenges & Michael offers his thoughts in response. Ultimately, they emphasize the value of relationships, support systems & tools in overcoming obstacles & finding safety in an unpr…

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What's Another Night? w/ Apes Of The State #50 59:48

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April & Pepe delve into the themes of nostalgia, loss, & the creative process behind Apes Of The State's latest album. They discuss the personal stories that influenced the music, the collaborative nature of songwriting, & the impact of community & friendship on the artistic journey. The conversation highlights the importance of honoring loved ones…

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State of the Arts Summit Highlights Part 2 30:30

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"When the community comes together, organizes, advocates, makes noise, and has a plan, we can change systems” - Richard Raya Join host George Koster for part two of our Arts for a Better Bay Area highlights as ten visionary guests tackle some of the big issues facing San Francisco and our arts organizations and creative workforce; Such as downtown …

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A teacher's life well-lived: A conversation with Caterina Vicentini in Trieste 50:11

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Send us a text In this episode we sit down and talk with Caterina Vicentini in my hotel room in Trieste. Caterina is a math and physics teacher at the secondary school level in a town – Monfalcone -- that is about 30 minutes from the city centre of Trieste. She is a service user and takes advantage of opportunities like this to share her story to h…

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Exploring Liminal Spaces w/ Myles Bullen #49 52:37

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Answering questions submitted by fans & other musicians, Myles Bullen explores their latest album with Pepe Bandit. Myles reveals an unknown history to Pepe that has secretly connected them both for over 15 years. Themes of connection, community & cathartic music are also brought up. Myles discusses the evolution of their music, particularly the tr…

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State of the Arts Summit Highlights - Part 1 30:00

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We must disrupt and rebuild; our task is to shift how society thinks through art” - Ralph Remington Part one of this special episode, in collaboration with Arts for a Better Bay Area, delves into the discussions and insights from the 2023 State of the Arts and Culture Organization Summit. Host Eric Estrada and summit reporter Isa Nakazawa bring you…

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The Last Circus - Four Movies w/ Spoken Nerd (pt. 2) #48 51:59

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In part two of the 4 movies series, Spoken Nerd talks with Pepe Bandit about The Last Circus. A film they both loved so much it got its own episode dedicated to it. This is one of Pepe's all time favorite movies...Tune in to see what the hype is all about! Support the podcast/get bonus episodes + goods patreon.com/BackontheGrind HIGHLIGHTS: The Las…

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Building trust takes time: A conversation with Claudia Battiston, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Technician in Trieste 53:38

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Send us a text In this episode, we speak with Claudia Battison, a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Technician (PRT) in the mental health system in Trieste Italy. I am joined in this interview by Dr. Joy Agner, Assistant Professor at the USC Chan School of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science at USC. Heart Forward has become particularly interest…

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Crazy & The Brains on Facing Criticism, Being Less Judgmental & Living Life In A Fearless Way #47 49:29

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"I try to live my life in a fearless way" Christoph Jesus of Crazy & The Brains, shares his journey as an artist, recalling experiences performing with various bands, the differences between opening & headlining shows, & the challenges of facing criticism. He emphasizes the importance of artistic freedom & the essence of punk rock, which he believe…

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How I learned to love my madness: A conversation with author Elena Cerkvenic 53:52

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Send us a text Elena Cerkvenic recently published a book, Sono Schizofrenica e amo la mia follia, which translated means: I am schizophrenic and I love my madness. This book ia part of a new series being published – La Collana 180: Archivo Critico della Salute Mentale by Meltemi, a publisher in Milan. Elena meets with us to share her story as a you…

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Four Movies w/ Spoken Nerd (pt. 1) Beast Of The Southern Wild, Accion Mutante, The Substance #46 1:09:55

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Spoken Nerd & Pepe Bandit each pick two movies for the other to watch & then discuss with you. This episode explores 3 of those films, Beast Of The Southern Wild, Accion Mutante, & The Substance. Check out the movie previews (linked below.) Then in part 2 of this series, they dedicate the entire episode to The Last Circus (you might want to watch i…

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The Taxpayers - Nobody Is A Lost Cause #45 1:04:17

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In this conversation, Rob & Noah from TheTaxpayers discuss their journey back to music after nearly a decade without a new album. They explore the themes of their upcoming release 'Circle Breaker', including trauma, loss, & the hope that follows. The band reflects on the resurgence of interest in their music, particularly through platforms like Tik…

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An integrated ecosystem connecting community mental health centers with the central hospital psychiatric unit: What collaboration looks like with Drs. Alessandra Oretti and Tommaso Bonavigo 1:18:59

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Send us a text In this episode, we learn about the inner workings of two critical elements of the community-based ecosystem in Trieste: the community mental health center (CMHC) and the psychiatric unit in the city’s general hospital (known as the Psychiatric Diagnostic and Treatment Services or SPDC). Tommaso Bonavigo, is a psychiatrist at the CMH…

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Love As Resistance Behind Bars w/ Eric King #44 1:00:39

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In this conversation, former political prisoner Eric King shares his experience of incarceration & the profound impact of relationships during his time in prison. He discusses the journey that led him to federal prison, the challenges of maintaining connections with loved ones, & the unique bond he formed with his wife, Rochelle. He highlights the …

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"Breaking Isolation: Arts as a Community Solution" 35:45

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Arts Equity, Advocacy, Impact "Artists, cultural bearers, creatives are essential contributors to the economy… so that arts are not a luxury, arts are not a hobby" – Ron Muriera This episode of Where Art Meets Impact features Kristen Sakota, Michael Alexander, Ron Muriera, Meghna Bhat, and Josiah Bruny, discussing arts advocacy, economic empowermen…

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Life as a Basaglian Revolutionary: A history lesson with Dr. Giovanna Del Guidice 1:02:17

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Send us a text Dr. Giovanna Del Guidice has spent her entire career in pursuit of promoting a more humane and relationship-based treatment ethos for people living with mental health conditions. In this interview we hear the story about how she boldly travelled to Colorno Italy as a young psychiatrist in her 20’s to meet Franco Basaglia in person. T…

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Recalling The Early Pat The Bunny / Johnny Hobo Days (part 3) w/ Brook Pridemore #43 1:02:44

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For the final installment of our Johnny Hobo Q&A, Brook Pridemore joins Pepe to offer some more perspectives on the questions listeners sent in. They also discuss some of the general happenings of the folk punk scene from the mid to late 2000's. Enjoy! (There will be some additional Pat The Bunny questions answered by Pepe on our Patreon feed) Supp…

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Friends In Real Life discussed by April (Apes Of The State) & Ceschi (Codefendants) Bonus Episode!!! 25:57

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Wondering what the upcoming Friends In Real Life album will be like? Well, here's a sneak peek... The day after Pat (fka Pat The Bunny) announced he will be releasing music for the first time in 10 years, Pepe decided to chat with friends April Hartman of Apes Of The State & Julio "Ceschi" Ramos of Codefendants about the new album. Expect to hear w…

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The special community at Luna e l'Altra and the role of peer support: A conversation with Beatrice Stanig 52:50

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Send us a text Beatrice Stanig is a young woman who is making her way in Trieste. She is a member of the Women’s Association, Luna e L’Altra and a peer support worker in the mental health system. She has also written a book, Sei Innocente and started the process to work on a second. In this conversation, we cover several topics that help to provide…

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Creative Equity: "Building Sustainable Futures for Artists and Communities" 59:28

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"Artists must be at the center of decision-making, shaping policies and funding structures that directly impact their work and their communities” - Nataki Garrett Show Guests Tiara Amar Title: Advocate for Art Workers’ Rights Key Points: Advocates for fair pay and professional protections for musicians. Highlights the Fair Play Initiative for setti…

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Recalling The Early Pat The Bunny / Johnny Hobo Days (part 2) w/ Pepe Bandit #42 1:01:11

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***Please take the poll in the Spotify show notes & tell us what Johnny Hobo music we should repress on vinyl*** Pepe answers questions you all sent in, largely about Pat The Bunny during the Johnny Hobo days while also reflecting on his own journey through the folk punk scene. He shares personal stories of struggle, inspiration, & the DIY ethos th…

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Matt Pless on Creativity & Living Between Worlds #41 47:57

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Matt Pless & Pepe explore many engaging topics. Expect to hear about music & creativity from the time of early humans to the age of social media. Matt shares his extensive journey through the music scene & his time hanging out with Pat The bunny. The discussion also touches on the challenges of navigating between different musical worlds & environm…

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Trailer for Season Five 8:08

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Send us a text Season Five is a special treat: made in Italy! This past year, with generous support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Heart Forward was afforded the opportunity to curate a study group to learn about a system in Trieste, Italy that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global best practice for community-based mental…

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Recalling The Early Pat The Bunny / Johnny Hobo Days (part 1) w/ Dani Chaoflux & Mark Leonard #40 1:05:22

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In this informative episode, Pepe takes us on a journey to revisit the early days of folk punk with a focus on Pat the Bunny (Johnny Hobo) & the DIY Bandits label that released much of his music. He enlists the support of longtime friends Dani Chaoflux & Mark Leonard who also spent time with Pat during those days. Together they explore a fascinatin…

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Making the Invisible Visible - Finding Home Part 2 1:02:05

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“So, if people need potable water, then we need to provide them with that. Or if people are looking for a job that we don't need to categorize that. We can start to put away our own judgment and provide them with the opportunity that they're putting in front of us versus us telling them, no, no, you need to go get treatment before you get a job”- M…

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COFFEE BREAK - Homeless Gospel Choir on The Song Writing Process 5:09

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Todays COFFEE BREAK features The Homeless Gospel Choir discussing the song writing process & touring. Listen to the full interview here: Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/6a0xC8MZqfVjEzwAnOAtGN?si=c0dad602914d42b8 Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeless-gospel-choir-a-hopeful-conversation-around/id1681556943?i=1000618989421 Support the podcast …

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Harnessing the Power of Arts: Advocacy, Equity, and Community Transformation 1:07:38

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"For the first time, we are centering artists in our work with an equity-centered, artist-centered cultural plan... with a big emphasis on affordable housing and live-workspace for artists” - Jonathon Glus, City of San Diego In this engaging episode of Voices of the Community, we spotlight transformative policy wins and the visions shaping the futu…

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We Are All Haunted By What Resides In The Shadows (part 2) w/ Pepe Bandit #39 23:22

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In part two of this shadow work series, Pepe explores examples & thoughts about the shadow through Apes Of The State, Rent Strike, Carl Jung & his own personal journey in prison & more. Expect to learn what you can gain from doing shadow work yourself & some practical action steps to help you begin the process as well as a couple book recommendatio…

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Making the Invisible Visible - Finding Home Part 1 1:01:53

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"Our philosophy is simple: without rest, there is no healing. We open our doors so that people can have a safe space to rest, restoring a basic dignity often lost on the streets.”- Lydia Bransten In Finding Home, host George Koster speaks with leaders from San Francisco-based organizations committed to supporting unhoused residents. This insightful…

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RENT STRIKE - Words Are Spells, Concept Albums & Planning Our Escape #38 53:04

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John Warmb of the band Rent Strike returns to the show & talks to Pepe about recording their latest album Möbius Strip Mall & why they often makes concept albums. A large portion of the conversation focuses on the power of words & the magic that flows through & out of them. Together, Pepe & John explore some practical of examples of how we cast a s…

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Building Better Bridges in the Arts Economy - Case Making for Collaboration 1:13:29

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"It’s really important for arts advocates and tradition bearers, artists, and cultural organizations to participate in the visioning and guiding principle process in your community plan, to get named in the vision statement of the community" - Tracy Hudak Join Tracy Hudak, Director of Field Engagement for California for the Arts, and Jackie Melende…

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We Are All Haunted By What Resides In The Shadows (part 1) w/ Pepe Bandit #37 23:21

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In this episode of Back on the Grind, Pepe Bandit discusses the transformative power of the shadow. Drawing from his background in life coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma recovery & more, he aims to help others understand the shadow correctly. He discusses the differences between repression & suppression & how shadow material can accumu…

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COFFEE BREAK - P.T. Burnem & Pepe Bandit on Meditation & Making Peace w/ the Dragon Toilet 4:43

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Todays COFFEE BREAK features an exclusive clip from our patreon featuring P.T. Burnem. He discusses meditation and Pepe shares a story about toilets in prison. Article about prison toilets: https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2024/10/21/what-its-like-to-poop-prison/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=other Use the code SHIPFREE to Get free shipping o…

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The Looms on Mermaid Rituals, Personal Loss, Digital Communication & more #36 1:13:36

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"We became mermaids at the parade." In this conversation Pepe does his best to get The Looms to open up about some rumors surrounding the band. They share their unique journey, touching on themes of rituals, personal loss, and the collaborative nature of songwriting. The band members reflect on their diverse backgrounds, from metal influences, phil…

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Jo Rodriguez on Imposter Syndrome & The Personal Impact Of Folk Punk Music In Our Lives #35 47:50

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In this conversation, Pepe Bandit and Jo Rodriguez discuss the impact of music on their lives, particularly folk punk music. They share personal stories of how certain musicians or songs have helped them through difficult times and provided a sense of grounding. They also discuss imposter syndrome and the challenges of feeling like they don't belon…

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Discover the Future of Creative Work! 1:11:42

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"We’re living through the greatest art heist of all time. Billions of images, data, and content were scraped illegally, impacting creative jobs, and AI is at the forefront of this transformation." - Nicole Hendrix The creative economy is at a crossroads, grappling with issues of fair pay, technological disruption, and access to resources. The panel…

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Rethinking The Tactics Of Cancel Culture with shugE #34 1:05:00

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"In any corner of the radical left it makes most sense for this conversation to be happening, in my opinion, it's in the folk punk world." Community organizer and musician shugE joins Pepe to discuss the tactics of cancel culture & rethink if they align with folk punk & radical politics in general. Is cancel culture the best way to create a better …

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Voices of Change: "The Intersection of Art, Equity, & Economic Empowerment" 1:01:45

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“So if you have not tapped into community members that you are serving, that you are working with, then you are missing a large, piece of the solution to your problems”. - Heather Heslep Gentrification, displacement, the struggle for ownership... these are the challenges faced by many communities today. But what if art could be the key to preservin…

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Opening A Gay Bar In The 90's To Supporting Folk Punk Currently w/ John Crunch #33 47:36

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John Crunch comes on to share his story of opening a successful gay bar (The LURE) in the 90's. We also dive into what it was like to discover punk rock & the fact he was gay when he was younger. From there we follow his story to becoming a state trooper at 19, facing harassment/resigning, moving to NYC, getting sober, supporting folk punk and much…

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COFFEE BREAK - Pat The Bunny & Ceschi on Musical Inspirations 6:41

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Welcome to the first Back On The Grind Coffee Break. Our Coffee Breaks will appear occasionally & feature moments from our regular or exclusive patreon episodes. The Coffee Break is a way we can give you a quick glimpse into what happens here at Back On The Grind. This Coffee Break features Ceschi & Pat (formerly Pat The Bunny) discussing musical i…