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"In any corner of the radical left it makes most sense for this conversation to be happening, in my opinion, it's in the folk punk world."Community organizer and musician shugE joins Pepe to discuss the tactics of cancel culture & rethink if they align with folk punk & radical politics in general. Is cancel culture the best way to create a better world? Does it reproduce harmful aspects of the carceral/prison system? Plenty of folks have expressed concerns & fears about discussing these topics freely . As a result the conversation very often happens privately, outside the public discourse but, shugE & Pepe choose to have it openly through this public platform. The conversation is at times difficult & uncomfortable but remains honest with a desire for a better world full of more compassion & care for every one of us living in it. We close out playing the song "With Me" by shugE.HIGHLIGHTS:Organizing with the IWWGetting canceled & getting exoneratedSeeking out commonalities rather than our differencesDoes cancel culture even exist?Famous people & cancel cultureDefining cancel culturePepe realizes the similarities between cancel culture & his own incarceration experienceHypocrisy of supporting prison abolition & cancel culture/putting people in social prisonsWorking with people who experienced sexual abuse/assaultWorking with people who have problematic/harmful behaviorsRestorative justiceWhy cancel culture is attractiveGetting to a place of healingDaryl Davis & the KKK storySelf-censorshipThe recovery movement & its role in questioning cancel cultureFolkpunk has a history of embracing the "rejects" of societyThe "commons" as a place for open discussionWe play the song "With Me" by shugEConnect with shugE:instagram.com/shugemusic/shugemusic.comListe to shugE music:open.spotify.com/artist/6K0YGX255v474682p6eZnfSupport the podcast/get bonus episodes + goodspatreon.com/BackontheGrindSend us questions, comments or future topic suggestions toPodcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.comLeave a comment/question on Spotify or Instagram (we read them all)Follow/engage with the podcast on Instagraminstagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram Get Coffee for the Bandit in you roasted by PepeBanditCoffeeRoasters.com***Word of mouth really matters to us. Here's two simple things you can do to help keep this podcast going strong: Share your favorite episode with a friend who you think will also enjoy it.Leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this :)Stay Free until next time!

John Crunch comes on to share his story of opening a successful gay bar (The LURE) in the 90's. We also dive into what it was like to discover punk rock & the fact he was gay when he was younger. From there we follow his story to becoming a state trooper at 19, facing harassment/resigning, moving to NYC, getting sober, supporting folk punk and much more. Overall, John is just a regular guy who lived an interesting life & loves folk punk. Enjoy!Support the podcast/get bonus episodes + goodspatreon.com/BackontheGrindHIGHLIGHTS:John's early life & intro to punk rockHaving ADHD in the 80'sComing to acknowledge he was gayGetting hired as a state trooper at a young ageDifficulties & resigning from a homophobic jobThoughts on NYC & Opening a gay bar in the 90'sThe intersection of punk & gay cultureWhy investors of the LURE (gay bar) didn't want their real names to be knownHow mainstream culture viewed the gay community in the 90'sComplications opening & running a gay barPros & Cons (for communities) with the rise of the internet/appsDiscovering & supporting folk punkGetting injured & developing a new understanding of disabilityGetting soberFavorite folk punk bandsSong - "I Love You To Death" by Never Say SurrenderSend us questions, comments or future topic suggestions toPodcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.comLeave a comment/question on Spotify or Instagram (we read them all)Follow/engage with the podcast on Instagraminstagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram Get Coffee for the Bandit in you roasted by PepeBanditCoffeeRoasters.com***Word of mouth really matters to us. Here's two simple things you can do to help keep this podcast going strong: Share your favorite episode with a friend who you think will also enjoy it.Leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this :)Stay Free until next time!

Welcome to the first Back On The Grind Coffee Break. Our Coffee Breaks will appear occasionally & feature moments from our regular or exclusive patreon episodes. The Coffee Break is a way we can give you a quick glimpse into what happens here at Back On The Grind.This Coffee Break features Ceschi & Pat (formerly Pat The Bunny) discussing musical inspirations.FREE SHIPPING ON COFFEE ROASTED BY PEPE BANDITThe following link should automatically apply the free shipping on any 2 bags of coffee from Bandit Coffee Roasters:https://banditcoffeeroasters.com/discount/BANDITOr you can visit BanditCoffeeRoasters.com & enter the following promo code yourself for free shipping on any 2 bags:BANDIT *(in all caps)Support the podcast on Patreon & get exclusive content & merch:https://www.patreon.com/BackontheGrindConnect with Back On The Grindhttps://www.instagram.com/backonthegrindpod/Listen to more from Ceschi on episode 11 of Back On The Grind:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pGQaUXHR6Felni0LXhZsX?si=0a51b5e02dc146f7Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-on-the-grind/id1681556943?i=1000626427872RSS - https://shows.acast.com/64262419c18b8b00116c6fb0/64ee61d40ead910011a46d42Thanks for taking this Coffee Break with us :)

"I used to feel like I was constantly fucking up, constantly doing the wrong thing...and that's where I was living for a number of years; always feeling bad about myself."Michael Schneeweis shares what it was like to release music as Pat The Bunny's younger brother. He then goes on to engage in a deep conversation largely focused on areas of spiritual exploration & practice. Pepe shares a very personal story that spans from his childhood to his recent incarceration. Expect to learn about the Self & the ego as well. If you are curious about engaging with spirituality or wanting to move further along with a current practice, you will find valuable insight throughout this conversation. We close by exploring Michael's several visits to Cambodia. Overall, this is an impactful episode that is both informative & powerful. We close by playing a song Michael wrote about his brother Pat (the Bunny).Support the podcast/get bonus episodes + goodspatreon.com/BackontheGrindHIGHLIGHTS:Releasing music when Pat The Bunny is your older brotherWhy Michael was full of guiltThe difference between spirituality & religion4 elements innate to all humans (physical, mental, emotional & spiritual)Michael's recent change in how he views spiritualityThe path of spiritual cultivation is not linearPepe's personal & spiritual story from prisonInterpreting the Buddhist concept of "no self"Breaking down the ego & building a healthy egoThe goal is not to annihilate the egoService is an important part of spiritualityMichael's visits to CambodiaKhmer Children Education OrganizationWe play the song "Dent"SUPPORT KHMER CHILDEREN EDUCATION ORGANIZATION: KCEO Websitekhmerchildren.org/Laptop Drive for KCEOdocs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiVGF8Gu9WeymNlKdEgYycWYZr8VXe6RaovBWwblMye-lXZQ/viewformCONNECT WITH MICHAEL SCHNEEWEIS:Spotifyopen.spotify.com/artist/1Mlogkt2ZcQqtMoaSd7AXU?si=QgwidgTrS6-61Pk5UkY4WgBandcampmichaelschneeweis.bandcamp.com/Websitemichaelschneeweis.com/Send us questions, comments or future topic suggestions toPodcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.comLeave a comment/question on Spotify or Instagram (we read them all)Follow/engage with the podcast on Instagraminstagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram Get Coffee for the Bandit in you roasted by PepeBanditCoffeeRoasters.com***Word of mouth really matters to us. Here's two simple things you can do to help keep this podcast going strong: Share your favorite episode with a friend who you think will also enjoy it.Leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this :)Stay Free until next time!

Responding to your questions & comments, Pepe is joined by his wife Lee Bandit as they share thoughts on the things listeners have been saying & asking. It's a wide ranging episode that will leave you even more connected to your host & his wife as they offer some honest, fun & serious answers to what listeners have been wanting to know.Do you have any questions of your own? Please send them to us at Podcast@backonthegrindrecords.com or on Instagram instagram.com/backonthegrindpod/ We guarantee results!!!***If you or someone you care about needs support, SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.  1-800-662-HELP (4357)Support the podcast & get bonus materialpatreon.com/BackontheGrindHIGHLIGHTS:I'm in my 20's, any advice? Q&AThoughts on controlling your emotionsReflections on heartbreak3 ways people respond to difficulties in lifeI have no idea what my passion is, what should I do? Q&AOpportunities vs. PassionWhat did you learn from your time in prison? Q&AThe value in being less agreeablePepe's wife doesn't need him & why that's a good thingThe meaning behind the name of the podcastPepe changed his mind about hustle cultureWhat folk punk bands do you think deserve more listeners? Q&AI’m struggling in my relationship of 5 years...Any advice would be appreciated. Q&ALearn how to fight as a coupleWhat do you do on the weekends? Q&APat (the Bunny) & Days N Daze coming over for breakfastFolk Punk Recommendations:Jo Rodriguez - Practical AdviceSpotify open.spotify.com/track/03EPh8gaTO9xd5YERKXZ7m?si=a95fdebe665a4a19Bandcamp flowerpotrecords.bandcamp.com/track/practical-adviceThe Looms - Mourning StarSpotify open.spotify.com/track/4XVC9QLLZ6GS7xD71LIkpk?si=ca0be3d4ce004eadBandcamp thelooms.bandcamp.com/track/mourning-starTrash Boat And The Ambush - BenedictionSpotify open.spotify.com/track/0Jf9nigV5SF61l2mVf7kQ6?si=a4ab63de7116443eBandcamp trashboatandtheambush.bandcamp.com/track/benediction-2Swamp Rats - Butcher Knife:Spotify open.spotify.com/track/02evVEFF5xfItNKiiPSCF1?si=b17d43e065a44891Bandcamp swampratsmusic.bandcamp.com/track/butcher-knifeRosa - Scan To Print:Spotify open.spotify.com/track/0EuNgurxlcPpjqOBlhtPL2?si=93250d909e3c4203YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=wDInDJby8tcSend us questions, comments or future topic suggestions toPodcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.comLeave a comment/question on Spotify (we read them all)Message us on InstagramFollow/engage with the podcastinstagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram Get Coffee for the Bandit in you roasted by PepeBanditCoffeeRoasters.com Word of mouth really matters to us. Here's two things you can do to help keep this podcast going Share your favorite episode with a friend who you think will find value in it.Please leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this :)Stay Free until next time!

"I'm not responsible for my disease but I am responsible for my sobriety"***If you or someone you care about needs support, SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.  1-800-662-HELP (4357)Paulie Think, a punk rock B-boy speaks very openly with Pepe about his struggles with addiction, the behaviors it's caused & his path towards a healthier place in life. Talk of confronting the demons of substance abuse disorder to finding a more spiritual meaning & supporting others along the way. Pepe shares what it has been like the various times he has tried to be a support to someone who is caught up in active addiction. Then they discuss what led Paulie to the B-boy & punk rock subcultures in the 80's & certain aspects of the folkpunk community more recently. We close out playing the track "Suicide" by Paulie Think.Support the podcast & get bonus materialpatreon.com/BackontheGrindHIGHLIGHTS:Meeting Pat The Bunny in a basementStigma & shame ingrained in the culture kills peopleStealing from Pepe/the BanditsThe conversation had when Paulie was using while living with PepeEnabling behavior is coming from a good spotPolice interactions in the 90's vs nowAdvice if your trying to support someone struggling with addictionIt's not a shortcoming on you if you can't make someone get soberDoing spiritual work in response to addictionWhat led Paulie to the B-boy & punk rock culturesDiversity in punk rockStaying open minded/challenging our own beliefsSong "Suicide" by Paulie ThinkConnect With Paulie Thinkinstagram.com/pauliethink/?hl=enSend us feedback around this episode (or others) or ask a question for possible discussion on a future episodePodcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.comFollow the podcastinstagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram Get Coffee for the Bandit in you roasted by PepeBanditCoffeeRoasters.com  Word of mouth really matters! If you like what you heard, here's two things you can do to help keep this podcast going Share the podcast with a friend who you think will find value in it.Please leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this!Stay Free until next time!

Pepe Bandit & Folk Punk Dad respond to a listener question about building community in a small town. Then they reflect on what it's been like to be podcasting for over a year & they discuss some changes you can expect with the podcast. We close out playing the song "Ghost Of Apartment B2" by Tall Travis because it wasn't ready when we originally released their episode a few months back.HIGHLIGHTS:Folk Punk Dad recalls growing up in a small townOpen mics & other tools to help start building community around musicDon't limit yourself to folk punk when building communityThe small town community built around the DIY Bandits was not folk punk at allTrust is required whenever building communityUncomfortable situations within the DIY Bandits communityThe risk associated with building a community open to all kinds of peopleBeing welcoming of everyone to help change minds while also setting boundaries to keep some people outUnacceptable behaviors of others & extreme intolerance of our own are both problematicHow books helped Pepe build community in prisonSeeking an inner circle vs. seeking communityWhat the podcast will look like as Folk Punk Dad moves away to a new communityThoughts on doing a weekly podcastWe play "Ghost Of Apartment B2" by Tall TravisSupport the podcast & get bonus materialpatreon.com/BackontheGrindSend us feedback around this episode (or others) or ask a question for possible discussion on a future episodePodcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.comFollow the podcastinstagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram Get Coffee for the Bandit in you roasted by PepeBanditCoffeeRoasters.com  Word of mouth really matters! If you like what you heard, here's two things you can do to help keep this podcast going Share the podcast with a friend who you think will find value in it.Please leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this!Stay Free until next time!

Mike Wilson of Harley Poe talks with Pepe about a wide range of topics like the Grateful Dead, joining Harley Poe & pissing for authority figures. There's plenty of talk about not wanting to work for someone else & the DIY spirit that makes this possible. Expect to hear about the hurdles & challenges (often mental) that Mike & Pepe both faced on their journeys of trying not to have a boss. At the end of the show we play the previously unreleased track "The Night My Cat Went To The Moon" by Mike Wilson. Enjoy!HIGHLIGHTS:Why Mike is in a Grateful Dead cover bandWhat motivated Mike to open a record shopJoining Harley PoeWhy Harley Poe doesn't tour muchBandit Coffee Roasters cease & desist storyPepe vs The MinimalistNot going back to working for someone elseMike's biggest hurdle to starting his own business was a mental hurdleHow the DIY ethos helped Mike & Pepe to start working for themselvesThoughts on Cognitive Behavioral TherapyThe shift that seems to happen as you enter the second half of lifeWhy Pepe got so involved in the punk sceneShowing a stranger your butthole & pissing for authority figuresMike's Coke Zero addiction"The Night My Cat Went To The Moon" previously unreleased songConnect with & Listen to the music of Mike Wilson:instagram.com/recordstoreguymike/open.spotify.com/artist/0pULVNhcCRT9158jRhNaFrmikewilson.bandcamp.com/Support the podcast (& get exclusives!)patreon.com/BackontheGrindFollow the podcast:instagram.com/BackOnTheGrindPod/shows.acast.com/back-on-the-grindPodcast@backonthegrindrecords.com - feel free to email us if you have any questions or comments about this episode or others-we promise results!Check out Pepe's coffee project:BanditCoffeeRoasters.comIF You like what you heard...word of mouth really matters. Please help us keep this podcast going; here's 2 things you can do:Share this podcast with 2 friends who you think will find value in it.Please rate or review our show. It will help us reach & support more folks like you!Stay Free until next time!

Pepe talks with Ping Lieu who spent 13 years in prison for discussing a potential crime he never actually carried out. This is an older but unreleased episode Pepe recorded while he was fighting his own case and preparing to enter prison himself.What led Ping to serve 13 years in prisonWhat it was like for Ping to receive his sentenceThe hardest moment of Ping's life & a moment of reliefCrying & the emotional tension it let looseThe different security levels in prisonThe hardest aspect of being in prisonUseful skills learned in prisonBenefits & challenges of being Asian in prisonWhat Ping would've done differently in prisonStruggles after releaseWhat Ping started doing after releaseAdvice for people potentially facing incarcerationSupport the podcast & get bonus materialpatreon.com/BackontheGrindSend us feedback around this episode (or others) or ask a question for possible discussion on a future episodePodcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.comFollow the podcastinstagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram Get Coffee for the Bandit in you roasted by PepeBanditCoffeeRoasters.com  Word of mouth really matters! If you like what you heard, here's two things you can do to help keep this podcast going Share the podcast with a friend who you think will find value in it.Please leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this!Stay Free until next time!