Punk Rock and Politics Podcast

Episode #33 (8.15.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the owner and creator of Madcap Media Lab, Kane Fontecchio about his video production company, the best way for new bands to promote themselves and the political division in punk rock. This episode features music from Masses, The Lovely Creatures and 390. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about North Korea and the white supremacist march in Virginia. Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

Episode #32 (8.8.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the guys from the band New Crimes about the inspiration behind their music, the current state of punk music and the effect of religion on today's society. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about Trump's drone killing and briefly go over the Awan brother's scandal. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

This is the best of the Punk Rock and Politics Podcast looking back on past interviews and music from Life Lessons, The Challenged, Fossil Youth and Nights Like Thieves. Let’s get to the political mosh pit!

This is the best of the Punk Rock and Politics Podcast looking back on past interviews and music from Reagan Youth, The Stalins of Sound, At The Courthouse and 390!  Let’s get to the political mosh pit! 

Episode #31 (7.18.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews singer, songwriter Mitch Ness about libertarianism in the punk scene, Trump’s Midwestern appeal, and a look back on the 2016 election. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the podcast and the plan for the next two weeks. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

Episode #30 (7.11.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews vocalist/guitarist Emma Oakley from the band President Sam about the Richmond Virginia music scene, America’s crumbling infrastructure and the Flint water crisis. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the G20 and the Syria ceasefire agreement. Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

Episode #29 (7.4.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews singer, songwriter and film maker Rio Goldhammer from the band 1919 about his documentary titled Punk Rock and Politics, which highlights his political campaign. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about Trump’s tweets. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

Episode #28 (6.27.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Mike Gales about touring with George Clinton, the current state of education in the US and it’s effect on the inner cities. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the Senate healthcare bill. Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

Episode #27 (6.20.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the guys from the band Something More about their recent tour, sexual harassment in the music scene and what we can do to stop it. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about fake news and conspiracy theories. Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

Episode #26 (6.13.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews singer, songwriter and podcast host Bruce Harris about his podcast called FirstAndMonday, the internet’s effect on social relationships and the current police brutality epidemic. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the UK election results. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

Episode #25 (6.6.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews William Cudding from the bands The Pikers and Pariah State about the Madison music scene, political intolerance from the left and the current Russian hysteria. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the podcast.  Let's get to the political mosh pit!

Episode #24 (5.30.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Colin & Rob from the band The Challenged about their band’s 15 year anniversary, the lack of third parties & the problem with the mainstream news media. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about Jeremy Corbyn & the UK snap elections. Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

Episode #23 (5.23.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Zach Jones from the band Fossil Youth about the band’s full-length album, the importance of voting and the relevance of third parties. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about President Trump’s budget plan and touch on the state pension crisis. Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

Episode #22 (5.16.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Ronnie X from the band 390 about the libertarian punk scene, the contradiction of Bernie Sanders and his supporters within the punk world and the left’s identity crisis. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the Democratic National Committee (DNC) fraud lawsuit. Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

This Episode of the Punk Rock and Politics Podcast will look back at all the pervious artists that have joined us in the political mosh pit from episodes #4-21! Here is the track listing in order: 1. Gregory II – Everyday   2. Nervous Defects – BSD   3. Stalins of Sound – Functional Regressive   4. After The Burn – Conspiracy   5. Amber Lamps – Adrenaline   6. Trapdoor Social – Never Stop Listening   7. All The Rage – Everything I Couldn’t Tell You   8. David Dorenfeld – Ahimsa   9. Life Lessons – Ivy   10. Transience – Xenophobe   11. Used to be ME – Glue   12. American Standards – Writers Block Party   13. Thunder and Roses – White Lace and Strange   14. Artificial Spring –I’ve Found It To Be True   15. Reagan Youth – USA   16. At The Courthouse – Upon Deaf Ears   17. Magic Child and the Glass Regime – Songs for Ghosts   18. Nights Like Thieves – I Collide   19. KoolBeef Productions – Hype Damagers   Thanks for all your support and we’ll see you in the political mosh pit!