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Introducing NIHILISTIC
Don’t miss a very special crossover episode as Chris T. introduces his new Newsletter & Podcast documenting the process behind writing his upcoming book NIHILISTIC: How a hardcore band saved my life… then nearly killed me. “A memoir with guitar,” NIHILISTIC is a coming-of-age cautionary tale following two forlorn, friendless, dead-end suburban “Lawn Guyland” fat kids who form a band and end up on the legendary stages of the NYHC (New York Hardcore) scene. We see how each interpret the lessons of their particular moment and the way success in their milieu warps their friendship until one tries to murder the other.
This special Aerial View contains the first installment of NIHILISTIC Pod, recorded July 4th on my stoop as people streamed up the block in an attempt to see Macy’s fireworks. It includes an update on the progress of the NIHILISTIC book and – bonus – a recording of an old phone call with Mike from the Nihilistics, who denies threatening my life. Then I’m at the Meadowlands Flea talking about Saturday’s Nihilistics show in Hazlet, NJ. Listen for the second episode of NIHILISTIC Pod documenting the trip Keith Hartel and I took to Bulletproof Music Studios to see The Nihilistics on a bill with Fear Gods. What a strange damn night (I write all about it for today’s installment of the NIHILISTIC Newsletter).
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14. Ken Katkin Objects!
01:00:00Ken Katkin, Professor of Constitutional Law at Salmon P. Chase School of Law and Chief Custodian of Trash Flow Radio (WAIF-FM) discusses the Supreme Court’s foot-dragging and Trump’s trial.
13. Rhode Island Road Trip
59:59An Aerial View Archive from April 12, 2016, recorded as I drove to and from Rhode Island for my sister's birthday. Originally aired over WFMU.
12. Damn Good Friday
59:59It's a Good Friday miracle! Aerial View is LIVE tonight on the thehoundnyc.com, 6 PM ET taking YOUR CALLS at 760-I-CALL-AV. What are we talking about? Here's a starter list:Jesus died (for someone else's sins but not mine)Someone else died (and I need to get rid of their stuff)I'm dead (tired and I wish I could spend a month asleep)
11. Me & Flea
59:59An Aerial View Archive from March 22, 2016, originally heard over WFMU and featuring verite audio of a visit to the Meadowlands Flea Market in East Rutherford, NJ. Stay tuned for a special "Chris T. Sings" bonus!
10. Fill In For Shut Up Weirdo
58:11An Aerial View Archive from April 23, 2010, originally heard over WFMU. Shut Up Weirdo was a one-hour talk show hosted by Frangry & Michelle is the only time I ever filled in for the show. I'm not sure if I was on the schedule with my own program at the time but this was an interesting turn of events.
9. Surrender to a Cheap Trick Guitar Lesson
59:59An Aerial View Archive from March 8, 2016, originally heard over WFMU. Friend and guitar teacher Keith Hartel returned to delve into the work of Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick. We learned how to play Surrender and a bit of I Want You To Want Me. As usual, the conversation with Keith goes all over. This was my favorite lesson and I hope you enjoy it even if you don't play guitar. If you'd like to take lessons with Keith, contact him at the Guitar Bar in Hoboken or hit him up on Facebook.
8. Kaz Underworld
01:00:00An Aerial View Archive from March 1, 2016, originally heard over WFMU and featuring special guest Kaz talking about his life, career and book From Hoboken To Hollywood. This is the extended version, so listen for us on Hollywood Boulevard as well!
7. Geri Fallo & More
01:00:24An Aerial View Archive from February 25, 1994, originally heard over WFMU and featuring special guest Geri Fallo talking about the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival.
6. Post Valentine's Day Show
59:59An Aerial View Archive from February 18, 1994, originally heard over WFMU.