Jughead's Basement

Episode 80: Brad Logan of Leftover Crack, F-Minus, Rats In The Walls, The Adolescents, plus the co writer of a new book called Architects of Destruction. In this episode we talk about such things as What’s an Oral History, Touring and Staph Infections, Working at Hellcat Records and Brad’s Days as a Guitar Tech, Inevitable Band Business for Punks that are in it for the long haul, The Love of fellow musicians and the important bond we must strive to maintain, plus much much more to the point more.www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.comwww.sirenrecordsmchenry.comhttps://rarebirdlit.com/architects-of-self-destruction-signed-book-t-shirt-and-zine-bundle-by-john-gentile-and-brad-logan/

Episode 79: Jay Prozac of The Prozacs, Stiletto Bomb, and Grand Prixx talks to jughead about highschool friends and lifelong buddies, his father passing and his effect on Jay and his community, the origins of Grand Prixx and The Prozaks, the inspirations of Screeching Weasel, his heartfelt run-in with Dan Vapid, and the touching story behind his song Live Like It's New.  Plus much more!

Episode 78: Ryan Rockwell of Mixtapes and more recently Billboards.  In this episode we talk about such things as Religion and Spirituality, pros and cons of home recording, the origins of Mixtapes and Billboards, Self Sabotage and Recovery, plus much mulch much more.www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.comwww.sirenrecordsmchenry.comRyan's new project: Billboardshttps://billboardsband.bandcamp.com/

Episode 77: Mass Giorgini of Squirtgun - Common Rider - Screeching Weasel - Rattail Grenadier - Bassist and Producer - We talk about such things as Don Quixote, Mass’ extraordinary parents and brother, Flav, Are punks allowed to like The Beatles, Emo talk, the darkness & light in punk, and much more!www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.comwww.sirenrecordsmchenry.com

Episode 76 of Jughead’s Basement sub-category LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests this week we meet Lookout Records co-founder and writer of Spy Rock Memories Lawrence Livermore. In this discussion we talk about such things as The Greaser and Hippie Movements, Being an Outcast in your own scene, Discovering one’s ancestry, American Democracy, China, retaining a childlike attitude and curiosity, the strained last days of Screeching Weasel’s last days on Lookout records and much much more.www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.comwww.sirenrecordsmchenry.comwww.larylivermore.com

Episode 75 with guest Max Connor lead singer and bassist of Eve 6. In this episode we discuss such things as skateboarding to Dead Kennedys, Max’ admiration of Screeching Weasel, my own sister’s experiences working with and getting the job for Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and Alice In Chains, Max’ alcohol edition road to recovery and coping with OCD, Fountains Of Wayne, and his Heart In a Blender Tweets.www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.comwww.sirenrecordsmchenry.com

In Episode 74 Sebby of Zatopeks talks to Jughead about Malta, small towns, meeting at Uni, The Werecats, Pete's Clown Alter Ego, Zatopeks' constantly visiting female vocalist Jo Mangled, their former band 3 1/2 Inch Floppy, and of course much much more!www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.comwww.sirenrecordsmchenry.com

In Episode 73 Will DeNiro of Zatopeks talks to Jughead about literary references in punk songs and the learning curve of making them singalongable, Pop punks journey in and out of the mainstream, creating records from long distances, the affect of newspapers like the Daily Mail on culture, and much more!www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.com

Episode 72: Scott Murphy solo musician and member of Allister, Scott and Rivers, and Monoeyes. In this episode we talk about Drive Thru Records, Book Your Own Fucking Life, Scott’s relationship with superband Elle Garden, a discussion about Guilty Pleasures and Irony, his moving to Tokyo and the many musicians he has worked with since Allister.For links related to the episode:https://www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.com/hi-fi-guests/72-scott-murphy

Episode 71: Lone Wolf's Merel and Ox from The Netherlands talk to Jughead about songwriting, touring, togetherness, Fest in Florida, and the punk community in the current climate.www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.com

Episode 70 of Jughead’s Basement subcategory LoFi Interviews with Hi Fi Guests, this week featuring Suzi moon and Jughead discussing such things as Band Personae, Tour Catastrophes, Her days in her and her sister’s band Civet, the forming of Turbulent Hearts and LA Machina, California Tacos and Burritos, plus the effectiveness of her cover art and much much moreFor cool links mentioned in the podcast go to the official site:https://www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.com/hi-fi-guests/70-suzi-moon

Episode 69: Part V: The Horror Of The Polycephaly Aporia with Dr. Daryl Wilson from The Bollweevils. Co-Starring Steve Ball, Claire Hall, John Jughead, and Jason Strange.https://www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.com/polycephaly-aporia

On Episode 68 Craig & Liz Dunkle are in conversation with Jughead about their friendship over the last 18 years, the conversation touches on many different bands including Craig's own pop punk bands The Suck and The Lebowskis. We also touch on Weasel Shows, EIB, and touring with Lillingtons and Manges.www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.com

Episode 67: Derek Zanetti of The Homeless Gospel Choir in conversation with Jughead about growing up Christian Fundamentalist, Writing Political and Protest songs, Respect, Kindness & Accountability, Sugar, and about his current record This Land Is Your Landfill.www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.com

Episode 66 with Phineas & Ferb Animator and Co-Creator Jeff Swampy Marsh. In this discussion Jughead and Swampy touch on such things as The Ego, Architecture and creating backgrounds for animation, Rocko's Modern Life, Milo Murphy's Law, Working without a "script" for Disney, creating comedy not based on snotty people and assholes, and much much more.www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.com

Episode 65: Brendan Kelly of Lawrence Arms, The Falcon, Slapstick, and Brendan Kelly And The Wandering Birds is in conversation with Jughead about Concept Records, Metal Influences, The Dark Roots of Lawrence Arms and Alkaline Trio, Naked Raygun, Is a Musician an Artist, Are we too old to Punk Rock, Existential issues and Much Much More!For more fun links talked about in the podcast go here:https://www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.com/hi-fi-guests/65-brendan-kellywww.jugheadsbasementpodcast.com

Episode 64: Mike Park owner of Asian Man Records and performer in such bands as Skankin Pickle, The Chinkees, Bruce Lee Band, and Ogikubo Station with Jughead touch on such subjects as Ian MacKaye and the DIY aesthetic, the recent and historical violence against Asians and people of color in America, His days with Skankin Pickle, Fun Fun Punk Records for Children, and much much more.www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.com

In Episode 63 Maura Weaver (Mixtapes - Ogikubo Station - Direct Hit) is in conversation with Jughead about Her Okinawan Roots, The Power Chord Academy, Mixtapes, Voice Therapy, Ogikubo Station, and Comedy.www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.com

Episode 62: Jaret Reddick from Bowling For Soup talks to Jughead about The history of Bowling for Soup, Phinneas & Ferb, Writing about nostalgia and pop culture, Jaret's Screeching Weasel questions, what is the ego unprotected from, and much much more.For all the cool links:https://www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.com/hi-fi-guests/62-jaret-reddick

Episode 61 featuring singer Liz Eldredge from the band Even In Blackouts. This is Liz’s first solo interview in her 19 year career with EIB, so it is something special. In this interview we talk about The Southside of Chicago and it’s Children’s Choir, visiting the Vatican, life on the road, the nurturing of a strange punk acoustic style, the benefits of earplugs on singing stoned, Spanish Television, a ten year hiatus and her writing relationship with the members of her band. I will admit this particular podcast is even more personal than usual. Liz is my long time friend and frontwoman for my band, and that private relationship of course mingles with my interview style in this podcast. I hope you enjoy it.www.jugheadsbasementpodcast.com