PRP #48 End of 2017 Spectacular with Efrem Rubio!

Episode #48 (12.13.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael has his longtime friend and old bandmate Efrem Rubio on the podcast to look back on 2017, including the Trump NFL controversy, reviewing Michael’s 2017 predictions and much more! This episode features music from Amber Lamps, Life Lessons, Stalins of Sound and DOWNTOWN!

Let's get to the political mosh pit and peace out 2017!

Punk Rock and Politics Mixtape Vol.2

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 #22-45! Here is the track listing in order:

1.390 - Don’t Want to Be Controlled

2.Fossil Youth - Minco

3.The Challenged - Oh What a Day

4.Pariah State  - A Happy Song

5.Bruce Harris & Derek Cole - Satellite Saints

6.Something More ft. Tillie - It's Not About You Pt. II

7.Mike Gales - Take That

8.Rio Goldhammer & The F.U.X - The Red Flag

9.President Sam - Dark Romances

10.Mitch Ness - Throw You Away

11.New Crimes - Lost Cause

12.The Lovely Creatures - Amun Ra

13.Altered Sky - This War Is Mine

14.Trapdoor Social - Sunshine

15.The Soft White Sixties - Miss Beverly

16.Gregory II – GROWING

17.Sleepless Bandits – Alexandria

18.Cheap Perfume - It's Okay (To Punch Nazis)

19.Life Lessons - Attention To Detail

20.The Stalins of Sound - Pool of Piranha

21.DOWNTOWN - World War 8

22.The Vile Assembly - Body Bags

23.The Whining Pussys - Facebook Is An Asshole

Thanks for all your support and we’ll see you in the political mosh pit!

PRP #47 Interview with Step on the People

Episode #47 (12.19.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the band Step on the People about the difficulties being an Hawaiian based band, the Hawaiian sovereignty movement and the US government using the land and citizens as a chemical testing ground. On Open Mic’s Last Call we’ll talk about Doug Jones’ election victory.

Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #46 Interview with Protected Left

Episode #46 (12.12.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews guitarist and vocalist Mario Bourzac from the band Protected Left about an organization called Punks with Lunch, homelessness in the Bay Area and the hypocrisy of the religious right. On Open Mic’s Last Call we’ll talk about the Alabama Senate race. 



Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #45 Interview with The Whining Pussys

Episode #45 (12.5.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Steve and Kevin from the band The Whining Pussys about the Southern California music scene, social media’s influence on society and why Facebook is an asshole. On Open Mic’s Last Call we’ll talk about the GOP tax bill.

Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #44 Interview with The Vile Assembly

Episode #44 (11.28.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews vocalist Paul Mason from the British based band The Vile Assembly about what a President Trump looks like from the U.K., the corporate media’s agenda and what the future holds for Jeremy Corbyn’s progressive movement. 

Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #43 Interview with DOWNTOWN

Episode #43 (11.21.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael talks with the guys from the band DOWNTOWN about their band, their west coast tour and Amazon’s effect on Seattle. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the difference between the House and the Senate’s tax bill and if it will pass Congress.

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #42 Interview with The Stalins of Sound

Episode #42 (11.14.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael talks to Hadi and David from the band The Stalins of Sound about the band's history, Russia, the DNC and how to properly resist the Trump administration. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the plan for the podcast’s next few months.

Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #41 Interview with Life Lessons

Episode #41 (11.7.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews bassist Andrew Wasson from the band Life Lessons about all the new updates with Life Lessons, the Trump administration and the current state of the Democratic Party. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the Hillary victory fund and how Hillary Clinton stole the democratic primaries!

Let's get to the political mosh pit!

Punk Rock and Politics Mixtape Vol.1

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!

PRP #40 Interview with Politics with Dummies

Episode #40 (10.17.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews fellow podcast hosts JayRay and Loop Dogg from the podcast Politics with Dummies about the current state of healthcare in the US, climate change and North Korea. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the NFL and is politics bleeding into sports and everyday life a bad thing?

 Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #39 Interview with Cheap Perfume

Episode #39 (10.3.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Cheap Perfume about their music, punching Nazis and Betsy DeVos’ assault on women. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the massacre in Las Vegas and how has this become the new normal? 

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #38 Interview with Sleepless Bandits

Episode #38 (9.26.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews guitarist and songwriter Connor Butler from the band Sleepless Bandits about economics, education in America and crypto currencies.

Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #37 Interview with Gregory II

Episode #37 (9.19.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews rapper and poet Gregory II about finding inspiration through art, the current state of race relations in the US and how we can keep political power in the hands of the people. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about Hillary Clinton’s book tour and why she is blaming Bernie for her loss.

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #36 Live at Sunstock Solar Festival

Episode #36 (9.12.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael takes you to Sunstock Solar Festival in LA, the music festival that is 100% powered by the sun!

This episode features interviews or speeches from: 

Skylar Funk the cofounder of Sunstock,

Robert Delong,

Soft White Sixties,

Elliott Gonzales with Oil Money Out & Stop Fracking LA,

Coalition 350 (Long Beach),

Zero Waste Co,

Imperfect Produce,

This episode features music from:

Soft White Sixties,

Fuzzy Crystals,

Trapdoor Social,

Let's get to the political mosh pit at Sunstock Solar Festival 2017!

PRP #35 Interview with Trapdoor Social

Episode #35 (8.29.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Singer and guitarist Skylar Funk from the band Trapdoor Social about his 100% solar powered music festival called Sunstock and we’ll talk about the Trump administrations attack on the environment. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the ideological riff forming at the White House.

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #34 Interview with Altered Sky

Episode #34 (8.22.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Ross the bassist from the band Altered Sky about Brexit, Scotland’s independence and the similarities between the US and the UK’s recent political history. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about how we can fight white nationalism and hate with memes.


Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #33 Interview with Madcap Media Lab

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! 

PRP #32 Interview with New Crimes

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!

The Best of the Punk Rock and Politics Podcast #2

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!

The Best of the Punk Rock and Politics Podcast #1

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! 

PRP #31 Interview with Mitch Ness

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!

PRP #30 Interview with President Sam

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! 

PRP #29 Interview with Rio Goldhammer (1919)

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!

PRP #28 Interview with Mike Gales

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! 

PRP #27 Interview with Something More

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! 

PRP #26 Interview with Bruce Harris (FirstAndMonday)

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!

PRP #25 Interview with The Pikers (Pariah State)

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!

PRP #24 Interview with The Challenged

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! 

PRP #23 Interview with Fossil Youth

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! 

PRP #22 Interview with 390

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! 

Punk Rock and Politics Mixtape Vol.1

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! 

PRP #21 Interview with KoolBeef Productions

Episode #21 (5.2.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the guys from the hip-hop group KoolBeef Productions about the San Diego Green Market, the medical marijuana industry and the four elements of hip-hop. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about President Trump’s first 100 days in office. 

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #20 Interview with Nights Like Thieves

Episode #20 (4.25.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews guitarist Steve Smith from the band Nights Like Thieves about the disappearance of the anti-war movement, the 2016 presidential election and Bernie vs the DNC. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the French presidential election.

Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #19 Interview with Magic Child and The Glass Regime

Episode #19 (4.18.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the band Magic Child and the Glass Regime about the Provo music scene, social media's influence on the news and the current developments within the United States federal education department. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about North Korea and President Trump's response.

 Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #18 Interview with At The Courthouse

Episode #18 (4.11.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the guys from the band At The Courthouse about their music, the punk rock scene and the current American healthcare situation. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the chemical attack in Syria and the media's rush to war.

Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #17 Interview with Reagan Youth

Episode #17 (4.4.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Tibbie X and Kevin Knuckles from the band Reagan Youth about education, GMOs and what anarchism looks like in today's society. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the 2015 FCC regulation being relaxed so your internet service provider can now sell your information to third parties.

 Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #16 Interview with The Artificial Spring

Episode #16 (3.28.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Sean Embrey-Stine about his new music project called The Artificial Spring, and then we'll address mass incarceration, the private prison industry and what we can do to fix this social problem. On Open Mic's Last Call we will talk about the podcast and ask our audience for advice.

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #15 Interview with George Emme from Thunder & Roses

Episode #15 (3.25.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews drummer George Emme from the band Thunder & Roses about his decades of experience in the rock industry, President Trump's wall and the current state of political discourse in the US. Open Mic's Last Call will address Paul Ryan and the Republican's healthcare plan's failure.

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #14 Interview with American Standards

Episode #14 (3.21.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews vocalist Brandon Kellum from the band American Standards about the Arizona music scene, the media's influence on society and political perspectives within our society. Open Mic's Last Call will address President Trump's budget proposal.

Let's get to the political mosh pit! 

PRP #13 Interview with Used To Be ME

Episode #13 (3.14.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews singer songwriter Zach Ward about his solo project Used To Be ME, gentrification in Denver, the Simpsons-Trump connection and what does the Democratic Party stand for now that Trump has won the election.

Let's get to the political mosh pit!

PRP #12 Interview with Transience

Episode #12 (3.11.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews the band Transience about their music, homelessness in New York and Trump's immigration policies. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

Rock on Political Junkies

PRP #11 Interview with Life Lessons

Episode #11 (3.7.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews
Andrew Wasson from the band Life Lessons about, life in Oklahoma, earthquakes
and the Trump Presidency. Open Mic's Last Call will address the recent surge in
the stock market and the debt ceiling. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP11.0/PRP%20EP11.0.mp3

PRP #10 Interview with David Dorenfeld

Episode #10 (2.28.17) of Punk Rock and Politics will talk to Space Mike about the recent NASA press conference and then Michael interviews musician and songwriter David Dorenfeld about world
music, vegan life style and the meat industry. Open Mic's Last Call will
address the vote for DNC chair. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP10.0/PRP%20EP10.0.mp3

PRP #9 Interview with All The Rage

Episode #9 (2.21.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Jeff Strong from the band All The Rage about the Las Vegas music scene, President Trump and gun laws. Open Mic's Last Call will address the podcast and its future. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP9.0/PRP%20EP9.0.mp3 

PRP #8 Interview with Trapdoor Social

Episode #8 (2.14.17) of Punk Rock and Politics Michael interviews Skylar Funk from the band Trapdoor Social about solar power, the oil industry and Standing Rock. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP8.0/PRP%20EP8.0.mp3 

PRP #7 Interview with Amber Lamps

Episode #7 (2.7.17) of Punk Rock and Politics interviews the
band Amber Lamps about mental health and its impact on their music and society.
Let's get to the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP7.0/PRP%20EP7.0.mp3

PRP #6 Interview with After The Burn

Episode #6 (1.31.17) of Punk Rock and Politics interviews After The Burn about the DNC, Bernie Sanders and medical marijuana. Let's get to the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP6.0/PRP%20EP6.0.mp3 

PRP #5 Interview with Nervous Defects & The Stalins of Sound

Episode #5 (1.24.17) of Punk Rock and Politics interviewed Nervous Defects and The Stalins of Sound at the Anti-Inaugural Ball about music and Trump. Michael will also talk about the women’s march. Let's get into the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP5/PRP%20EP5.0.mp3

Punk Rock and Politics EP #4 Interview with Gregory II

Episode #4 (1.17.17) of Punk Rock and Politics will talk to Space Mike about the Falcon 9 rocket as well as an interview with musician/activist Gregory II about inspiration, music and the black lives matters movement. Let's get into the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP4/PRP%20EP4.0.mp3

Punk Rock and Politics EP #3 Obama's Farewell

Episode #3 (1.10.17) of Punk Rock and Politics will go over President Obama's Farewell address and Michael will also talk about a new report outlining the amount of bombs the United States dropped in 2016. Let's get into the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP3/PRP%20EP3.0.mp3

Punk Rock and Politics EP #2

Episode #2 (1.3.17) of Punk Rock and Politics will ask, could a Trump presidency bring about a punk rock renaissance? Michael will also discuss the Russian hacking conspiracy. Let's get into the political mosh pit!

https://archive.org/download/PRPEP2/PRP%20EP2.0.mp3

Punk Rock and Politics Episode #1

Episode #1 (12.31.16) of Punk Rock and Politics will address ranked
choice voting and its connection to Nirvana and Michael will have his
2017 political predictions. Let's get into the political mosh pit!




http://archive.org/download/PRPEP1/PRP%20EP1.0.MP3