Edgeland

Oh my the last podcast of the year. So what is going on? Well if you listen to this podcast you are probably familiar with The Hard Times and if you like that site and you are a sports fans well we have good news. Gut Check will be your new go to destination for MMA/Wrestling/Extreme sports satire. Go like it on Facebook now and tell all your friends. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Johnny Crowder of Dark Sermon about nautical themed Florida band names, improv comedy, and being out of step. A great chat to end the year. Catch you in 2017.

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Alright guess what? The podcast is here for you once again to spread straight edge propaganda before all the holiday work parties you will be forced to attend and watch your coworkers get a bit tipsy and try to fight each other. On this weeks show Bill revisits the Christmas Sermon by Robert Ingersoll, so you can all enjoy that for the holidays. In the interview portion of the podcast Bill talks with Mike Driggs of Portland hardcore band Cutting Through about the dangers of marijuana, being an introvert, and the lovely city of Portland. Put the podcast on the stereo and listen with your family around the fireplace.

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

It might not be Friday, but damn it all the podcast is here. Hopefully everyone had a good Thanksgiving and you are ready to get back to podcast listening action. This week on the show Bill plays a different podcast to start from The Truth and Planet Money, a fictional tale about the last job. Hopefully you enjoy it. In the interview section of the show Bill talks with Brandon Davis formerly of Therefore I Am, Vanna, and currently Lions Lions and The Noble about the DARE program, his secret drum sessions, and making sure you know Rollerblade is a brand. A great episode for your listening pleasure. 

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Category:general -- posted at: 6:53pm PDT

Alright alright the podcast is back as Armageddon quickly approaches. This week on the show Bill gives a complete and total break down of the big UFC 205 card. Are you the gambling type? Well you can lock all these picks in, they are guaranteed (not guaranteed). In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Stacey Spencer of To See You Broken and Longclaw about her shitty period, soft line straight edge, and the never ending marginalization of women in hardcore and other underground scenes. A fun conversation to hopefully take your mind off of things for an hour. Also if you are in Portland this Sunday Stacey will be throwing an event found here

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

Well well well well well well looks like Edgeland is finally back. That is right, the podcast is back and boy is it a good one. To start off Bill plays a track by former guest Claes Nordin's new band City Lights for you to jam. Always good to have more hardcore in your life. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Keith Barney of Adamantium, Throwdown, and 18 Visions about Orange County hardcore, the straight edge, and when your grandmother comes to see you play. A great episode to return with. And hey, if you are reading this consider donating to the podcast, head to www.edgelandpodcast.com/donate to throw some cash at it.

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Well well well well look who got off his lazy, no good, oversized butt and finally decided to release another podcast. That is right Edgeland is back with a brand new episode so thank you for your patience. This week is a bang with the very straight edge Davin Bernard of Kingdom and Eaten Alive and it is a great one. Davin talks about her teenage years of drug use, finding the edge, and getting expelled and so much more. A must listen, enjoy.

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This week Bill has no guests and instead rambles about stand up comedy and changing perspectives. Give it a listen.

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

Well well well well another Friday is here and that means Edgeland Podcast is ready to populate your brain. This week on the show Bill plays some tracks from Portland's newest straight edge outfit Cutting Through, you are going to dig it. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with tattooer and musician Dan Smith about skateboarding, living in a van, and the stresses of having a reality tv producer on your back. Check out Dan's tattoo shopCaptured Tattoo and his new band Sharp/Shock and tell them Edgeland sent you. This weeks episode is once again brought to by DRKLGHT Clothing head over towww.drklght.com  or follow them on Instagram @DRKLGHTclothes. Also, this weeks episode is sponsored by Loud and Clear Records and you can keep up to date with them on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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Category:general -- posted at: 6:33pm PDT

Keep your ears cool in the dog days of summer with a brand new episode of Edgeland, the only podcast that isn't on drugs. This week on the show Bill recaps his experience at the Alternative Press Music Awards and kind of rambles on a bit to be honest. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Matt Coplon of Reversal of Man and a big wig over at Profile Racing about Florida hardcore, Reversal of Man, and some of the most influential BMX videos. A great interview that is worth the download. As always this episode is brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothing, visit them over at www.drklght.com to check out their latest merchandise and follow along on Instagram @DRKLGHTclothes. Also, this weeks episode is brought to you by Loud and Clear Records, check them out on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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

Friday has once again arrived and that means another episode of Edgeland to help you glide into the weekend. This week on the show Bill plays his stand up set from this years Portland's Funniest Person contest, now it is time for you to judge. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with photographer and activist Greg Straight Edge about how his last name came to be, BMX, and a little bit about his animal sanctuary the Little Rainbow Sanctuary. This week episode is once again brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothing so head over to www.drklght.com and follow them on Instagram @DRKLGHTClothes. Also, do not forget to check out Loud and Clear Records on Facebook and on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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

Friday is one again here and that means it is time for another installment of Edgeland Podcast. This week on the show Bill delivers in depth analysis and makes his picks for the big UFC 200 card airing this weekend. Remember, these picks are guaranteed. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Matt Mixon formerly of 7 Angels 7 Plagues and the creator of the Yesterday Was Everything documentary focusing on a Misery Signals tour featuring their original vocalist. Matt talks about why he left 7 Angels 7 Plagues, the UFC, and the process of making the documentary. A great episode that should not be missed. While you are here you should make sure you check out the shows sponsors DRKLGHT Clothing by visiting them at www.drklght.com and on Instagram @DRKLGHTClothes. Also, if you are in Portland make sure you check out Loud and Clear Records and follow along with them on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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

We here at Edgeland know the month of June was almost unbearable without new episodes, but guess what. We are back and boy is it a good one. In the opening of the show Bill stumbles and rambles in trying to pay tribute to Muhammad Ali, the greatest fighter of all time, and a man that shook up the world on so many level. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Mike Judge of Judge, see it was worth the wait. This is an episode lots of people have asked for and it is here. Mike talks about getting his ass kicked at CBGB's, getting across the Canadian border, and being a bit introverted. This episode should not be missed. As always Edgeland is brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothing (Instagram) and Loud and Clear Records (Instagram). Follow them on all their social media accounts and throw your money at them.

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

Where does the time go? May is almost over, and Friday is upon us again. This week on the show Bill discusses some creativity tips he has learned from other podcasts and hopes to share them with you on his way to become a sandal wearing, tree hugging, low down dirty hippie. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Greg Horbal formerly of My Heart to Joy and The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Long Afraid to Die about his old man secret sipping, Connecticut hardcore, and his behind the scenes music life. Edgeland is one again brought to you by the always outrageous folks over at DRKLGHT Clothing go visit them on Instagram @DRKLGHTClothes. Also, one again Loud and Clear Records is sponsoring the show and you can follow along with them on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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

The days are still getting longer so that means you need to kill some time with your favorite podcasts, and once you are done with those there is Edgeland to fill the void. This week on the show Bill had a terrible comedy set so he plays an old clip of Patton Oswalt talking for the A.V. Club's Stand Down series from a few years as a source of therapy. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Brian Flynn of Super 7 and Hybrid Design about his punk days in Texas and Florida, moving to Portland, and the beginnings of Super 7. A really great interview that covers a lot of ground. As always this show is brought to you by the fine folks at DRKLGHT Clothing so head over to www.drklght.com and follow them on Instagram @DRKLGHTClothes. Also, do not forget to check out Loud and Clear Records, give them a like on Facebook and follow them on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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

The April showers have brought May flowers and now it is Friday the 13th, but don't be worried a new episode of Edgeland is here to warp your views on society. This week on the show Bill goes in depth on the submission process for The Hard Times and lets you know the best ways to submit writing samples. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Rachel Atcheson of The Humane League about the coolness of straight edge, is there such a thing as straight edge outreach, and how collecting signatures for a cause might actually be a fun. A very enlightening episode indeed. This week episode is once again brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothing so head over to www.drklght.com and follow them on Instagram @DRKLGHTClothes. Also, do not forget to check out Loud and Clear Records on Facebook and on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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

Friday is here and that means the weekend is just hours away, what will you do to kill one of the hours? Listen to Edgeland Podcast, that's what. This week on the show Bill shares a poorly recorded stand up set from one of the many open mics in Portland. Trying to make jokes about veganism and straight edge can be tough, but here it is. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Edgeland favorite Damien Moyal. In his third visit to the show Damien talks about his solo music offering Damien Done, mending fences, and his t-shirt line Dinner, as well as announcing the lunch of Cro-Mugs. So check that out. As always this episode is brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothing, visit them over at www.drklght.com to check out their latest merchandise and follow along on Instagram @DRKLGHTclothes. Also, this weeks episode is brought to you by Loud and Clear Records, check them out on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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

Friday is here, praise praise praise, Friday is here. This week on the show Bill talks about his favorite open mic experience doing comedy, a tale of standing up to power that can't accurately be described but he tried. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Eric Navarro of the Eric Tries Too Hard Podcast (Twitter) about his straight edge days, being the son of a famous musician, and an very honest take on the feelings behind breaking edge. A really interesting talk. Edgeland is one again brought to you by the always outrageous folks over at DRKLGHT Clothing go visit them on Instagram @DRKLGHTClothes. Also, one again Loud and Clear Records is sponsoring the show and you can follow along with them on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

This week there is no proper new episode of Edgeland, instead enjoy this interview Bill did on the Eric Tries Too Hard Podcast from a couple weeks back. Bill talks about the origins of Edgeland, the start of The Hard Times, and entering into stand up comedy. While you are here you should make sure you check out the shows sponsors DRKLGHT Clothing by visiting them at www.drklght.com and on Instagram @DRKLGHTClothes. Also, if you are in Portland make sure you check out Loud and Clear Records and follow along with them on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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

Friday is finally here and that means the sweet sounds of Edgeland to help you get through the day. As is tradition Bill goes over the New England Patriots football schedule and gives you his predictions. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Portland barber extraordinaire Gus Bowman of Oak Barbershop about backwoods Maryland, the Baltimore hardcore scene, and starting his own business in Portland. A fun one to get you into the weekend. As always this episode is brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothing, visit them over at www.drklght.com to check out their latest merchandise and follow along on Instagram @DRKLGHTclothes. Also, this weeks episode is brought to you by Loud and Clear Records, check them out on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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Category:general -- posted at: 1:23pm PDT

Friday is here, sweet merciful crap, Friday is here. This week on the show Bill just sort of rants and rambles before getting to the interview with Karl Buechner of Earth Crisis. That is right, Karl is on the podcast and man it is a good one. Karl talks about skateboarding, the socio-economics of Syracuse, and some early vegan life hacks. This is one you do not want to skip.  As always this show is brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothing, follow along on Instagram @DRKLGHTClothes. Also, this weeks episode is brought to you by Loud and Clear Records, Portland's only all hardcore record shop. Follow along with them on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords. 

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

Edgeland is back with an all new episode and this is not an April fools day prank, we promise it is an all new episode. This week on the show Bill has a startling confession that might shape the future of the podcast, stay tuned. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Andrew Clark of the Doha Heat podcast about growing up in South Jersey, living in D.C., and being an American in the Middle East, a really interesting interview that you need to give a listen. As always this show is brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothing, follow along on Instagram @DRKLGHTClothes. Also, this weeks episode is brought to you by Loud and Clear Records, Portland's only all hardcore record shop. Follow along on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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

Oh great another replay, fucking Bill needs to get his shit together. Enjoy a replay of Episode 32. An emotional one. This weeks episode is once again brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothing so head over to www.drklght.comor follow them on instagram @DRKLGHTClothes. Also, this weeks episode is brought to you by Loud and Clear Records, follow them on instagram to keep up with the latest stock @LoudandClearRecords.

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This week Bill catches you up with all things behind the scenes and gives you a full update on the state of the podcast.

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

A day late but Edgeland is here for another week of spreading the straight edge gospel for the eventual world take over. This week on the show Bill shares a couple of podcast suggestions if you are into true crime stories, just more podcasts to help you pass the work day. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Andy Tabar of Compassion Co. and The Bearded Vegans podcast to discuss ska music, the problems of being in a ska band, and veganism as well as the straight edge. This weeks episode is once again brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothing so head over to www.drklght.com or follow them on instagram @DRKLGHTClothes. Also, this weeks episode is brought to you by Loud and Clear Records, follow them on instagram to keep up with the latest stock @LoudandClearRecords.

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

Edgeland is back with a brand new piece of propaganda to further alienate you from your friends. This week on the show Bill dives back into the X-Files to try to get to the bottom of another straight edge mystery. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Bobby Blood of Merauder and First Blood about Kiss, the military, and film making. A great episode for you to listen to with your entire family. These weeks episode is once again brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothing so head over to www.drklght.com and on Instagram @DRKLGHTClothes. Also, do not forget to check out Loud and Clear Records @LoudandClearRecords on Instagram.

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

Sorry there is no new episode this week, but enjoy a replay of an Edgeland classic. Episode 45 with Walter Delgado and Dan O'Mahony. This weeks episode is once again brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothing so head to www.drklght.com and check them out on Instagram @DRKLGHTclothes. And do not forget Loud and Clear Records, follow them on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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

Another glorious Friday and another glorious episode of Edgeland to invade your personal space. This week on the show Bill revisits comedy of the past and tries to remember if one comedy institution from his youth is actually funny or not (spoiler alert: it is not). In there interview portion of the podcast Bill talks with returning guest Dan Sant of Over My Dead Body about his time in OMDB, the white warrior, and his Smiths/Morrisey fanzine Two Light Ales Please. This weeks episode is once again brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothing so head to www.drklght.com and follow them on Instagram @DRKLGHTclothes. Also, this weeks episode is brought to you by Loud and Clear Records and you can follow them @LoudandClearRecords.

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:45am PDT

Lovers rejoice, Edgeland is back with an all new episode for you to listen to by the fireplace with your main squeeze. So each of you grab an ear bud, find a blanket, and relax. This week on the show Bill gives you a choice track for any Valentine's Day mix, hopefully this song won't be lost to time. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Amy from DRKLGHT Clothing, that is correct, the very DRKLGHT Clothing that has sponsored the show for the past for months. Amy talks about the edge in suburban Atlanta, the big move to Los Angeles, and how DRKLGHT all came together. A very enjoyable listen. As always this show is brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothing, follow along on Instagram @DRKLGHTClothes. Also, this weeks episode is brought to you be Loud and Clear Records, Portland's only all hardcore record shop. Follow along on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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February is here and along with that is a brand new episode of Edgeland podcast, well sort of. Due to a series of unfortunate scheduling conflicts there was no straight edge interview this week, instead Bill is bringing you a recent episode of the Off the Record podcast (Twitter) hosted by Jesse Cannon that focusing on the head honchos at The Hard Times. Jesse talks with Bill, and Matt and Ed Saincome about the latest Hard Times news and how the site got its start. A very fun interview that hopefully you will enjoy. Subscribe to Off the Record on iTunes and also don't forget to throw all your money at DRKLGHT Clothes www.drklght.com and follow them @DRKLGHTclothes. If you are in Portland, OR make sure you check out Loud and Clear Records, keep up with they latest stock @LoudandClearRecords.

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

As January comes to a close and everyone on the east coast pretends to "love all four seasons" here is another episode of the most straight edge podcast on the internet to keep you company. This week on the show Bill plays the audio from a TED Talk on goals, because we all need to remind ourselves of our successes instead of focusing on what we haven't done. In the interview portion of the show Bill dips into the non-edge column with Ryan Wombacher of Bleeding Through and Devil You Know. Ryan talks about the early days of finding music, the interesting circumstances surrounding his joining of Bleeding Through, and his current band Devil You Know. A great episode with a great guest. This weeks episode is once again brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothes and you should visit them over at www.drklght.com and on Instagram @DRKLGHTclothes. Also, head over and check out Loud and Clear Records and keep up with them on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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

As winter settles in and slowly destroys our spirits Edgeland is here to slightly lift them, at least for an hour. This week on the show Bill plays a song he cannot get out of his head, and that he thinks he may have played on the show once already, but it really is stuck in his head pretty bad. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Cameron Miller of Seizures about skateboarding, empathy, and a whole lot of Botch. A very fun episode for your earholes. This weeks show is once again brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothing so go visit them at www.drklght.com and on Instagram @DRKLGHTclothes. This weeks episode is also brought to you by Loud and Clear Records and you can follow along with them on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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Now that we are deep into 2016 we can finally start relaxing and not worrying about accidentally dating things as 2015. This week on the show Bill plays a song from a recently deceased musical legend that he has had stuck in his head for over a year. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with returning guest Anthony Moreschi of Ten Yard Fight and Stand and Fight about his move to California, working for 411, and straight edge guitarists. A great interview with an Edgeland favorite. This weeks episode is once again brought to by DRKLGHT Clothing head over to www.drklght.com  or follow them on Instagram @DRKLGHTclothes. Also, this weeks episode is sponsored by Loud and Clear Records and you can keep up to date with them on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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Oh my Edgeland has returned for another week of pure straight edge propaganda. This week on the show Bill joins the conversation on the documentary everyone is talking about and tells you some REAL FACTS about Making a Murderer. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Sunny Singh of Hate5Six (TwitterInstagramFacebook) about his start in filming, BMX, and some injuries sustained while filming. A great episode to start 2016. This weeks episode is once again brought to by DRKLGHT Clothing head over to www.drklght.com  or follow them on Instagram @DRKLGHTclothes. Also, this weeks episode is sponsored by Loud and Clear Records and you can keep up to date with them on Instagram @LoudandClearRecords.

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

Happy New Year. This week Bill kind of takes a week off and is ringing in 2016 in style by lounging around the house in sweatpants. This week on the show Bill brings to you an interview he did with Portland based comedian Rafferty Thompson for his podcast Doing the Dishes with Rafferty. So sit back and enjoy Bill getting interviewed and spewing nonsense about what it is to be punk. This weeks episode is brought to you by DRKLGHT Clothing head to drklght.com and throw your money at them and also follow along with them on Instagram @DRKLGHTclothes. Additional promotional consideration is provided by the fine folks at Loud and Clear Records follow them on Instagram to keep up with all the latest stock @LoudandClearRecords.

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