Edgeland

Start off your Labor Day weekend right with the Edgeland Podcast. This week on the show Bill kicks things off with a story about the day his futon was ruined by an inebriated house guest with a tendency to bend the truth. It a tale the will send a chill down your spine, if you like futons. In the interview segment of the show Bill talks with Jeff Jawk of Jawk Records and the Terrible Mistakes Podcast. Jeff talks about his involvement in the Atlanta hardcore scene, what it took to start a record label in the 90's, and working with Deathwish Inc. and Bridge 9. In the non edge segment of the show Bill talks with Buske of Another Victim, The Promise, and Manipulate. Buske talks about the Syracuse hardcore scene, how he broke into playing bands he actually enjoyed playing with, and being on stage with your "hardcore heroes".

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Category:general -- posted at: 7:06am PDT

If you are bummed out that the summer is slowly winding down you can always cheer yourself up with a brand new episode of Edgeland. This week Bill vents about the latest trend in baby fashions, a trend that is sweeping the nation and concerns every citizen in these United States. In the interview segment of the show, repping the edge, Bill talks with Ian Miller of Kowloon Walled City, Puig Destroyer, and Redemption 87 about the New Orleans sound, Bay Area hardcore, and his podcast Productive Outs. In the non edge column Bill talks with returning guest Clevo. He talks about life after Ten Yard Fight with bands such as Right Brigade as well as Stop and Think. He also talks about life after the core and his career as an educator. A great episode with great people.


Friday has once again graced us with its presence and that means a brand new episode of Edgeland is here to get you through the work day. This week Bill tells a story of a trip to Paris and how if he wishes he had that PMA. In the interview portion of the show it is all Good Clean Fun. In the edge column Bill talks with Mr. Issa about the formation of Good Clean Fun, the bands quick rise in popularity, and the origins of putting X's on every name to designate straightedge. In the non edge column Bill talks with Mike Mowery about getting into hardcore on a Korean air force base, the physics of circle pits, and his current gig in band management. If you like Good Clean Fun then this is the episode for you.

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:30pm PDT

Friday has come and that means Edgeland is here to lead you merrily into the weekend, which I am sure you will not waste in front of the television. This week on the show Bill starts off by playing a voicemail from tattooer and world traveler Max Kuhn and he reveals why his episode of the show will not air as planned. In the interview segment of the show, representing the straightedge, Bill talks with Ray Harkins of the fantastic podcast 100 Words or Less. Ray discusses how he was introduced to straightedge, why he should not have been invited to parties as a teenager, and how he got in the podcast game. In the non edge column Bill talks with Chad Peterson of the legendary hardcore band Strife. Chad talks about the evolution of Strife, hardcore awareness in 2014, and the pros and cons of a barrier.

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:30pm PDT

I have some advice on how to survive the "back to school shopping blues", listen to Edgeland and drown out the sound of terrible children yelling about trapper keepers. This week on the show Bill calls out a certain red headed singer/song writer for some questionable album artwork. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Dan Sant of Over My Dead Body about relocating to these United States, an embarrassing encounter with Fugazi, and how punk/hardcore permeates your every day life. In the non edge column Bill talks with Javier Van Huss of 18 Visions about Orange County hardcore, JNCO jeans, and the lasting influence of 18 Visions.

Direct download: 39_Edgeland_39__Over_My_Dead_Pod_w__Dan_Sant_and_Javier_Van_Huss.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:30pm PDT

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