Edgeland

Today the little dead are out in droves and Edgeland is back to invade your earholes. In this weeks Halloween Spooktacular Bill tells a tale that is almost guaranteed to chill you to the bone. Take your heart medications before listening to this nightmarish story. In the interview portion of the show things get a bit less scary, Ryan Hudon from Have Heart and Step Forward holds down the edge and talks about the influence of skateboard videos, the drama that was the Action Taken, and a brief discussion about farts. In the non edge column Bill talks with Greg Kell of Guns Up! about a variety of topics including joining Guns Up!, second tries at the edge, and how black and white straightedge can be. A very spooky, very fun episode that should not be missed.

Direct download: 52_Edgeland_52__Ghouls_Night_In_w__Ryan_Hudon_and_Greg_Kell.mp3
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The sun fades away faster each and every day, but you can easily brighten your day with this weeks episode of Edgeland. With Halloween a mere week away Bill goes over some costume suggestions that are guaranteed to make you the life of the party. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Rob Fusco of One King Down and Most Precious Blood about upstate New York hardcore, being an introvert, and the possible failings of PMA. Bringing up the back half of the show is Brandon Boots of By Blood and Adherence. Brandon talks about the skinheads in Portland, hardcore in Guam, and a series of events that led to his eventual edge break. If you like interesting conversation then this is the episode for you.

Direct download: 51_Edgeland_51__One_Pod_Down_w__Rob_Fusco_and_Brandon_Boots.mp3
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Today is the most important day on the calendar. Some say it is just a Hallmark holiday for these greeting card companies to make money off of edge kids, but we know the truth. Today is Edge Day the most important day of the year. This week on the podcast Bill shares with you how other cultures celebrate edge day, you may learn something. In the interview portion of the show Pat Flynn returns to talk about his early band The Action Taken, questionable on stage actions, and all the drama that comes with being in a band. In the non edge portion of the show Bill talks with Tim Cossar of Ten Yard Fight, The Hope Conspiracy, American Nightmare, and Bars just to name a few. Tim talks about his early days growing up in Maine, the influences of baby sitters, and how his edge break came to be. On the most special day of the year be safe and smack all the cigarettes out of peoples mouths that you can.

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The days keep getting shorter and soon darkness will full envelop our lives, but before that happens you can enjoy this episode of Edgeland to get your fill of straightedge propaganda. To start the show Bill tells a story about how straightedge and self preservation do not always go hand in hand. In the interview segment of the show Bill talks with Bob Wilson of Let Down, Mother of Mercy, and the FYA Fest. Bob talks about growing up in a small town, making some poor decisions when it comes to your own well being, and getting a fest to come together. In the non edge column Bill talks with Tony Erba of Face Value, 9 Shocks Terror, and Fuck You Pay Me. Tony discusses legendary Cleveland musician Michael Stanley, his love of obscure boogie rock, and rich straightedge kids. A very fun episode this week.

Direct download: 49_Edgeland_49__Hot_In_Edgeland_w__Bob_Wilson_and_Tony_Erba_2.mp3
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If you are loving the season of hack pumpkin spice jokes, then you will love this weeks episode of pumpkin spiced Edgeland. This week on the show Bill reads some positive reviews people have left about the podcast on the Edgeland iTunes page. He also reads one that might not be so positive, and it cuts deep to the bone. If you leave your own 5 star review on iTunes or Stitcher you can be entered to win a free Edgeland T-shirt. In the interview segment of the show Bill talks with Kevin Knight the founder of everything over at  Eat, Geek, Play. Kevin talks about how his entrance into the music industry, the benefits of having an open mind when it comes to different genres of music, and how things got started over at Eat, Geek, Play. In the non edge column Bill talks with Darren Walters of Jade Tree Records. Darren talks about dealing with skinheads, what it took to release records in the late 80's/early 90's, and what happens when Jello Biafra cuts you a check.

Direct download: 48_Edgeland_48__Label_Me_Not_w__Kevin_Knight_and_Darren_Walters.mp3
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