Edgeland

Another Friday is here to usher in the weekend and that means another episode of Edgeland to pollute the air. This week Bill gives a step by step guide to how podcasts are made. Get your pencil and trapper keeper because you are about to be brought to school my friends. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with tattooer and member of Path of Resistance DJ Rose. He talks about being exposed to Another State of Mind, his new found interest in sports, and the evolution of the upstate New York hardcore scene. In the non edge column Bill talks with tattooer Chad Keoplinger. Chad discusses growing up punk in an area devoid of punk, being straight edge in solitude, and the people that help shape your life. A great episode to close out the month of February.

Direct download: 69_Edgeland_69__DJ_Rose__Chad_Koeplinger_3.mp3
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Another week is coming to an end and another episode of Edgeland is in your earholes to brighten your day. This week on the show Bill digs into the vault and comes out with a couple songs that he never thought would see the light of day. Watch out for a reunion tour in 2015 sponsored by Four Loko. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Justin Sitner of Unrestrained about some Portland music history, why hardcore in Portland isn't more prevalent, and his band Unrestrained. In the non edge column John LaCroix returns to talk about life after Boston, working for 411 Video Magazine, and a horrifying night in lovely San Francisco. If you are still digging through the snow then this episode is a great way to pass the time.

Direct download: 68_Edgeland_68__Justin_Sitner__John_LaCroix_1.mp3
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Lovers rejoice Valentine's day is almost here. Relax with a great playlist Bill has cultivated for you that is guaranteed to get the romantic juices flowing this weekend. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Daniel Fang who you may know from his work in Mindset, or Praise, Turnstile and on and on. Daniel talks about being slightly introverted, the sociological aspects of the straight edge, and just how he remembers what he has to do on stage. In the non edge column Bill talks with Ryan George currently of Youth Code, formerly of Carry On. Ryan talks about the realization you are getting older, the beauty of skateboarding, and his parting with the straight edge. Tell all your friends, this is an episode you should not miss.

Direct download: 67_Edgeland_67__Daniel_Fang__Ryan_George_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:30pm PDT

With the football season officially over it is time to start diving into more podcasts to help you ignore your loved ones. This week on the show Bill brings back Law & Order: Edgeland, and talks about an argument that has been tearing his family apart for years. Feel free to weigh in and let Bill know who is to blame. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with two returning guests, in the edge column Bill talks with Rich Gaccione. Discussions include his life as a bartender, how it has affected his view of alcohol, and his new band Ex Youth. In the non edge column Bill talks more with Tony Erba about Japanese Thrash, Wrestling, and the loss of civic identity. February is off to a good start with this episode.


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