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Mighty Mighty Bosstones co-founding member Johnny Vegas talks RIOT FEST 2021 (Episode 656)

Johnny Vegas (Tim Burton) of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones talks about the 90s, the new album (“When God Was Great”) and why their horn section kicks so much ass.

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My back is broken! I’m interviewing Bollweevils again! RIOT FEST 2021 (Episode 655)

The Bollweevils kicked off my Riot Fest weekend with a fun backstage interview. We talked about their new music on Red Scare, Pete’s Hollywood good looks, the pleasures of gin and Dr. Doom teaming up with Sub-Mariner. #RiotFest2021 MY BACK…

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The Orphan the Poet at Riot Fest 2021 (Episode 661)

Jake Floyd (bass) David Eselgoth (vox) of The Orphan the Poet talked with me about their awesome new single (“The Moxie”), playing with Chicago band Friday Pilots Club, and the legit community they’ve created with their audience.

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Live from Riot Fest 2019: Anti-Flag (Episode 253)

Justin and Pat from Anti-Flag talk politics, community, their 20-year history, the spirit of punk rock and the obvious trilogy that will never come to be.

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Live from Riot Fest 2019: Save Ferris (Episode 252)

The utterly charming Monique Powell of Save Ferris talks about the path her career’s taken and what the future holds for the band.

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Live from Riot Fest 2019: No Parents (Episode 251)

Zoe and Dee Dee of No Parents joined Car Con Carne backstage after their performance on day one of Riot Fest 2019.

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The Alice Cooper family: Backstage with Calico Cooper and bass monster Chuck Garric of Beasto Blanco (Episode 243)

Alice Cooper bassist Chuck Garric and Alice’s daughter Calico talk about their band, Beasto Blanco, and “Ol’ Black Eyes.”