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

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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 more. Overall, John is just a regular guy who lived an interesting life & loves folk punk. Enjoy!


Support the podcast/get bonus episodes + goods

  • patreon.com/BackontheGrind

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • John's early life & intro to punk rock
  • Having ADHD in the 80's
  • Coming to acknowledge he was gay
  • Getting hired as a state trooper at a young age
  • Difficulties & resigning from a homophobic job
  • Thoughts on NYC & Opening a gay bar in the 90's
  • The intersection of punk & gay culture
  • Why investors of the LURE (gay bar) didn't want their real names to be known
  • How mainstream culture viewed the gay community in the 90's
  • Complications opening & running a gay bar
  • Pros & Cons (for communities) with the rise of the internet/apps
  • Discovering & supporting folk punk
  • Getting injured & developing a new understanding of disability
  • Getting sober
  • Favorite folk punk bands
  • Song - "I Love You To Death" by Never Say Surrender

Back On The Grind Records - DIY, Folk Punk & Music merch:

backonthegrindrecords.bandcamp.com/music


Get coffee roasted by Pepe Bandit:

STAY FREE COFFEE ROASTERS

  • StayFreeCoffee.com

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  1. Share your favorite episode with a friend who you think will also enjoy it.
  2. Leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this :)

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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 more. Overall, John is just a regular guy who lived an interesting life & loves folk punk. Enjoy!


Support the podcast/get bonus episodes + goods

  • patreon.com/BackontheGrind

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • John's early life & intro to punk rock
  • Having ADHD in the 80's
  • Coming to acknowledge he was gay
  • Getting hired as a state trooper at a young age
  • Difficulties & resigning from a homophobic job
  • Thoughts on NYC & Opening a gay bar in the 90's
  • The intersection of punk & gay culture
  • Why investors of the LURE (gay bar) didn't want their real names to be known
  • How mainstream culture viewed the gay community in the 90's
  • Complications opening & running a gay bar
  • Pros & Cons (for communities) with the rise of the internet/apps
  • Discovering & supporting folk punk
  • Getting injured & developing a new understanding of disability
  • Getting sober
  • Favorite folk punk bands
  • Song - "I Love You To Death" by Never Say Surrender

Back On The Grind Records - DIY, Folk Punk & Music merch:

backonthegrindrecords.bandcamp.com/music


Get coffee roasted by Pepe Bandit:

STAY FREE COFFEE ROASTERS

  • StayFreeCoffee.com

Send us questions, comments or future topic suggestions to

Follow/engage with the podcast on Instagram

  • instagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram

***Word of mouth really matters to us. Here's two simple things you can do to help keep this podcast going strong:

  1. Share your favorite episode with a friend who you think will also enjoy it.
  2. Leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this :)

Stay Free until next time!


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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