Brad Logan

Brad Logan is interviewed by Kristen for this episode of the Mable Syndrome Podcast. Brad talks about his recent departure from the band Leftover Crack, his new book about LOC, as well as his new role in The Adolescents. Brad also discusses his new band, Instant Ruin. Brad and Kristen talk about suicide, drug use, personality disorders, sexual assault and more heavy topics. But have some laughs as well. Don't miss! Song: Lil Snitch by Child's Pose

Brad Logan is interviewed by Kristen for this episode of the Mable Syndrome Podcast. Brad talks about his recent departure from the band Leftover Crack, his new book about LOC, as well as his new role in The Adolescents. Brad also discusses his new band, Instant Ruin. Brad and Kristen talk about suicide, drug use, personality disorders, sexual assault and more heavy topics. But have some laughs as well. Don't miss! Song: Lil Snitch by Child's Pose

Season 4 Episode 19: Brad Logan (F Minus, Adolescents, Leftover Crack, Instant Ruin)

Blake Schwarzenbach

For this exciting episode Kristen and Jessica are joined by Jawbreaker guitarist and singer, Blake Schwarzenbach. Who are his early punk rock influences? How does he feel about the big upcoming tour? Does he like the songs he wrote so many years ago? Is he writing new music for Jawbreaker? Learn all this and more. Blake picked the song for the end of the episode: Kern River by Merle Haggard

For this exciting episode Kristen and Jessica are joined by Jawbreaker guitarist and singer, Blake Schwarzenbach. Who are his early punk rock influences? How does he feel about the big upcoming tour? Does he like the songs he wrote so many years ago? Is he writing new music for Jawbreaker? Learn all this and more. Blake picked the song for the end of the episode: Kern River by Merle Haggard

Season 4 Episode 18: Jawbreaker (Blake Schwarzenbach)

In this episode, Kristen and Jessica hang with Jenna Enemy of the band, The Von Tramps and premiere their song, 2am. What's it like being in a band with women vs men? How do you break the cycle of bad relationships and toxic behaviors? The ladies discuss The Von Tramps's previous album, The Future is Female, their new album, GO, as well as the formation of the band. Women supporting women is a beautiful thing. You don't want to miss this! Song: 2am by The Von Tramps

In this episode, Kristen and Jessica hang with Jenna Enemy of the band, The Von Tramps and premiere their song, 2am. What's it like being in a band with women vs men? How do you break the cycle of bad relationships and toxic behaviors? The ladies discuss The Von Tramps's previous album, The Future is Female, their new album, GO, as well as the formation of the band. Women supporting women is a beautiful thing. You don't want to miss this! Song: 2am by The Von Tramps

Season 4 Episode 17: The Von Tramps

Talli Osborne

You know the popular NOFX song, She's Nubs, well, now meet Nubs! Better known by her real name, Talli Osborne, Talli is a motivational speaker, singer, songwriter, eternal optimist and more! Need a hefty dose of PMA? Check this out! Talli talks about meeting Fat Mike for the first time, what she really thinks about the song, and how it's impacted her life. Talli opens up about being body positive and loving who you are. She has a new band called Nubs and Her Studs, and Talli dishes all about it. Hear who her internet soul mate is! Song: She's Nubs by NOFX

You know the popular NOFX song, She's Nubs, well, now meet Nubs! Better known by her real name, Talli Osborne, Talli is a motivational speaker, singer, songwriter, eternal optimist and more! Need a hefty dose of PMA? Check this out! Talli talks about meeting Fat Mike for the first time, what she really thinks about the song, and how it's impacted her life. Talli opens up about being body positive and loving who you are. She has a new band called Nubs and Her Studs, and Talli dishes all about it. Hear who her internet soul mate is! Song: She's Nubs by NOFX

Season 4 Episode 16: Talli Osborne/ She's Nubs

In this special episode, Kristen and Jessica sit down with Divided Heaven, aka Jeff Berman, to discuss the writing and production of his new song, Creep. Who are the creeps in the punk rock scene? What can be done about it? Who/ what is the song about? We discuss all this and more! Song: Creep by Divided Heaven

In this special episode, Kristen and Jessica sit down with Divided Heaven, aka Jeff Berman, to discuss the writing and production of his new song, Creep. Who are the creeps in the punk rock scene? What can be done about it? Who/ what is the song about? We discuss all this and more! Song: Creep by Divided Heaven

Season 4 Episode 15: CREEP, Divided Heaven

Kristen sits down with Luke Bentham of the band The Dirty Nil before a recent gig in Worcester with The Menzingers. They chat about the band's unique live performances, how Fat Mike found the band and his favorite Nil song, as well as the band's new album, Fuck Art. Before the interview, Kristen and Jessica catch up about chickens, drinking too much at Punk Rock Bowling and much more! Songs: Done with Drugs and Ride or Die by The Dirty Nil

Kristen sits down with Luke Bentham of the band The Dirty Nil before a recent gig in Worcester with The Menzingers. They chat about the band's unique live performances, how Fat Mike found the band and his favorite Nil song, as well as the band's new album, Fuck Art. Before the interview, Kristen and Jessica catch up about chickens, drinking too much at Punk Rock Bowling and much more! Songs: Done with Drugs and Ride or Die by The Dirty Nil

Season 4 Episode 14: The Dirty Nil

Maria and Babbs are comedians who are killing it with their Instagram live streams and their new podcast where they give life advice with many laughs included. Kristen and Jessica know them through all of their mutual love of face to face, of course. Listen to this funny episode to learn more about these amazing punk rock women. Songs: Cue the Violins by The Drowns and Trust Me by Sincere Engineer

Maria and Babbs are comedians who are killing it with their Instagram live streams and their new podcast where they give life advice with many laughs included. Kristen and Jessica know them through all of their mutual love of face to face, of course. Listen to this funny episode to learn more about these amazing punk rock women. Songs: Cue the Violins by The Drowns and Trust Me by Sincere Engineer

Season 4 Episode 13: Maria and Babbs

Stacey Dee

Kristen and Jessica are back and talking about all the hot topics: first shows back after Covid, Punk Rock Bowling, the post-show blues and more! The ladies also discuss a new podcast called Enough. and give some initial thoughts on it. Then is another segment of the ever-popular, Help Me Stacey Dee. Stacey Dee of Bad Cop Bad Cop offers advice to a fan. Songs: No Way Out But Through by face to face and Doom Boy by The Dirty Nil

Kristen and Jessica are back and talking about all the hot topics: first shows back after Covid, Punk Rock Bowling, the post-show blues and more! The ladies also discuss a new podcast called Enough. and give some initial thoughts on it. Then is another segment of the ever-popular, Help Me Stacey Dee. Stacey Dee of Bad Cop Bad Cop offers advice to a fan. Songs: No Way Out But Through by face to face and Doom Boy by The Dirty Nil

Season 4 Episode 12: Kristen, Jessica and Help Me Stacey Dee

In this episode, Kristen and Jessica interview Tara, singer/ front woman of the band, Half Past Two. We talk with Tara about growing up in Orange County, her early influences and what it's like to now be an influence on others. Tara shares the personal story behind her song, Shine, and discusses what it's like to be a woman in the ska scene. Song: Mean Green by Half Past Two

In this episode, Kristen and Jessica interview Tara, singer/ front woman of the band, Half Past Two. We talk with Tara about growing up in Orange County, her early influences and what it's like to now be an influence on others. Tara shares the personal story behind her song, Shine, and discusses what it's like to be a woman in the ska scene. Song: Mean Green by Half Past Two

Season 4 Episode 11: Tara of Half Past Two

In this fun crossover episode, Kristen and Jessica sit down with Jed of Talking Records Podcast to dig deep into the iconic album Big Choice by face to face. We share inside stories about the band and break down the entire album song by song. This is a must for face to face fans. Thanks to Jed for having us on Talking Records Podcast. Song: Velocity by face to face

In this fun crossover episode, Kristen and Jessica sit down with Jed of Talking Records Podcast to dig deep into the iconic album Big Choice by face to face. We share inside stories about the band and break down the entire album song by song. This is a must for face to face fans. Thanks to Jed for having us on Talking Records Podcast. Song: Velocity by face to face

Season 4 Episode 10: Talking Records/ Big Choice

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PUNK ROCK. LIFE. COMEDY. INTERVIEWS. Jessica and Kristen provide a female perspective of life in the punk rock scene. Two women who love to laugh, love music, and occasionally enjoy a drink or two while interviewing your favourite punk rock artists.

Mable Syndrome Punk Rock Podcast

Episode 27 is a doozy! We have a rad interview with The Bouncing Souls in which they talk about the making of their documentary, how they've stayed friends since high school, their personal lives, and, of course, their love of female punk rockers. Don't miss this interview! Before we get to that, Kristen and Jessica catch up and we hear Kristen's stories about the Boston to Berkley tour with The Souls, Rancid and Dropkick Murphys. Bands discussed: Rancid, Dropkick, Bouncing Souls, Cayetana, The Bombpops, Bad Cop Bad Cop, Joan Jett, Garbage, Blondie, Dog Party Music: Kate is Great by The Bouncing Souls

Episode 27 is a doozy! We have a rad interview with The Bouncing Souls in which they talk about the making of their documentary, how they've stayed friends since high school, their personal lives, and, of course, their love of female punk rockers. Don't miss this interview! Before we get to that, Kristen and Jessica catch up and we hear Kristen's stories about the Boston to Berkley tour with The Souls, Rancid and Dropkick Murphys. Bands discussed: Rancid, Dropkick, Bouncing Souls, Cayetana, The Bombpops, Bad Cop Bad Cop, Joan Jett, Garbage, Blondie, Dog Party Music: Kate is Great by The Bouncing Souls

Episode 27: The Bouncing Souls

In this exclusive interview we get to chat with Goddess Soma: artist, mother, punk rocker, professional dom, advocate... and so much more. We chat about her early years as a sex worker, what its like raising a daughter, Home Street Home, and how she feels about Fat Mike since their divorce. We are very proud of this one, and so thankful to the Goddess for being our guest. 

In this exclusive interview we get to chat with Goddess Soma: artist, mother, punk rocker, professional dom, advocate... and so much more. We chat about her early years as a sex worker, what its like raising a daughter, Home Street Home, and how she feels about Fat Mike since their divorce. We are very proud of this one, and so thankful to the Goddess for being our guest.

Season 2 - Episode 23: Goddess Soma 

FINALLY!! Kristen sits down with and interviews the ladies from Bad Cop Bad Cop. They talk about how they each discovered punk rock, why they love it, and when they learned their respective instruments. We then get into other bands they were in each and how they found one another to create the band they are today. They also discuss how they get along, using safe words, how they rallied around Stacey when she was sick, and their newest single, Victoria. Don't miss this episode.  Our friend, Sal, from Rebuilder, helps Kristen open the show. Song: Retrograde by Bad Cop Bad Cop

FINALLY!! Kristen sits down with and interviews the ladies from Bad Cop Bad Cop. They talk about how they each discovered punk rock, why they love it, and when they learned their respective instruments. We then get into other bands they were in each and how they found one another to create the band they are today. They also discuss how they get along, using safe words, how they rallied around Stacey when she was sick, and their newest single, Victoria. Don't miss this episode.  Our friend, Sal, from Rebuilder, helps Kristen open the show. Song: Retrograde by Bad Cop Bad Cop

Season 2 Episode 22: Bad Cop Bad Cop

What do: lab mice, dental school, mustard, canadian landscape paintings, snuggling, "buff" dudes, E-coli and weddings without bridesmaids have in common...? Nothing! But they are all somehow discussed on this week's podcast! Kristen and Jessica (quirky enough on their own) are joined by the uber-talented, but also quirky, Deanna Belos, of Sincere Engineer. Lots of laughs on this one. Music: Screw Up and Corndog Sonnet No 7 by Sincere Engineer

What do: lab mice, dental school, mustard, canadian landscape paintings, snuggling, "buff" dudes, E-coli and weddings without bridesmaids have in common...? Nothing! But they are all somehow discussed on this week's podcast! Kristen and Jessica (quirky enough on their own) are joined by the uber-talented, but also quirky, Deanna Belos, of Sincere Engineer. Lots of laughs on this one. Music: Screw Up and Corndog Sonnet No 7 by Sincere Engineer

Season 3 Episode 3: Sincere Engineer

Kristen is joined by Emily for the first half of the episode and they recap punk rock bowling. Should you say hi to your favorite artists you pass on the street? The two stages, which was new this year, yay or nay? Noah's Mable Syndrome cheat sheet and more! Festivals vs club shows... what's up next? Then they discuss AntiFlag and set up the interview. In the second half, Kristen talks with Pat, the drummer of AntiFlag about his new baby, the two week rule, which member of the band knows him best, if there are any political topics the band disagrees on, how he took up drums, and more. Plus, the interview ends abruptly for a funny reason.  Song: One People, One Struggle by AntiFlag

Kristen is joined by Emily for the first half of the episode and they recap punk rock bowling. Should you say hi to your favorite artists you pass on the street? The two stages, which was new this year, yay or nay? Noah's Mable Syndrome cheat sheet and more! Festivals vs club shows... what's up next? Then they discuss AntiFlag and set up the interview. In the second half, Kristen talks with Pat, the drummer of AntiFlag about his new baby, the two week rule, which member of the band knows him best, if there are any political topics the band disagrees on, how he took up drums, and more. Plus, the interview ends abruptly for a funny reason.  Song: One People, One Struggle by AntiFlag

Season 3 Episode 7: Punk Rock Bowling & AntiFlag

Dave Hause

In this episode, Dave Hause sits down with Kristen before a recent show in Boston and talks about everything from his high school band to the future of The Mermaid and all the in between.  Dave opens up about love, loss and love again. Sobriety, touring, family, kids, song-writing...nothing is off limits.  Songs: The Ride and Dirty Fucker by Dave Hause

In this episode, Dave Hause sits down with Kristen before a recent show in Boston and talks about everything from his high school band to the future of The Mermaid and all the in between.  Dave opens up about love, loss and love again. Sobriety, touring, family, kids, song-writing...nothing is off limits.  Songs: The Ride and Dirty Fucker by Dave Hause

Season 2 Episode 24: Dave Hause

Jessica is back!  Find out where she's been and what's been going on.  And, Kristen got in a bar fight with a chick? What?? Then the episode devolves into vagina and penis talk... of course. The girls are back!  Song: You Lied by face to face

Jessica is back!  Find out where she's been and what's been going on.  And, Kristen got in a bar fight with a chick? What?? Then the episode devolves into vagina and penis talk... of course. The girls are back!  Song: You Lied by face to face

Season 2 Episode 27: Jessica and Kristen

This is a funny one! At least, we think so. We are joined on this episode by our Canadian friends, the punk-hardcore band, Loser Points. Josh, Ozone and Shark bring new hilarity to the show with their favorite drunk stories, teasing Jessica for only liking bands with double-names (face to face, Bad Cop Bad Cop, Duran Duran, etc) and our mutual love of McDonald's. We also talk about other awesome Canadian bands, such as Nickleback, Barenaked Ladies and Trashed Ambulance. (wink) We do also discuss their new EP, Ones and Zeros and our favorite songs on it. Bands discussed: Trashed Ambulance, face to face, Sick of it All, Nickelback, Barenaked Ladies, Disturbed, Bad Cop Bad Cop Music: Morally Confused by Sick of It All and Ones and Zeros by Loser Points

This is a funny one! At least, we think so. We are joined on this episode by our Canadian friends, the punk-hardcore band, Loser Points. Josh, Ozone and Shark bring new hilarity to the show with their favorite drunk stories, teasing Jessica for only liking bands with double-names (face to face, Bad Cop Bad Cop, Duran Duran, etc) and our mutual love of McDonald's. We also talk about other awesome Canadian bands, such as Nickleback, Barenaked Ladies and Trashed Ambulance. (wink) We do also discuss their new EP, Ones and Zeros and our favorite songs on it. Bands discussed: Trashed Ambulance, face to face, Sick of it All, Nickelback, Barenaked Ladies, Disturbed, Bad Cop Bad Cop Music: Morally Confused by Sick of It All and Ones and Zeros by Loser Points

Episode 22: Loser Points

TJ McFaull

In this cool episode, Kristen and Jessica answer a fan question and talk about growing up as young punk rock girls. Then they are joined by TJ McFaull of The Barstool Preachers. TJ is open and fun and talks about growing up in a punk rock family (his father is Colin from Cock Sparer, and his sister is Hannah from Out Come The Boobs), and what it was like growing up in the UK music scene. We talk about how punk rock has changed and how we all do our parts to keep it alive. TJ also opens up about guilty pleasure music, how he divides his time between the US and the UK, and shares exciting band news. Songs: Plain Sailing Weather by Frank Turner, 8.6 Days (All The Broken Hearts) by The Barstool Preachers 

In this cool episode, Kristen and Jessica answer a fan question and talk about growing up as young punk rock girls. Then they are joined by TJ McFaull of The Barstool Preachers. TJ is open and fun and talks about growing up in a punk rock family (his father is Colin from Cock Sparer, and his sister is Hannah from Out Come The Boobs), and what it was like growing up in the UK music scene. We talk about how punk rock has changed and how we all do our parts to keep it alive. TJ also opens up about guilty pleasure music, how he divides his time between the US and the UK, and shares exciting band news. Songs: Plain Sailing Weather by Frank Turner, 8.6 Days (All The Broken Hearts) by The Barstool Preachers

Season 3 Episode 2: TJ McFaull  (The Barstool Preachers)

In this episode, Kristen and Sarah recap their recent trip to San Francisco for Pirate Press's 15 year celebration, Rock The Ship. They discuss the bands they saw, the club shows and Sarah's unfortunate illnesses (some self-inflicted, some not). Then the ladies discuss a super annoying question Sarah gets asked all the time. Finally, Stacey Dee is back to offer advice about long distance relationships. 

In this episode, Kristen and Sarah recap their recent trip to San Francisco for Pirate Press's 15 year celebration, Rock The Ship. They discuss the bands they saw, the club shows and Sarah's unfortunate illnesses (some self-inflicted, some not). Then the ladies discuss a super annoying question Sarah gets asked all the time. Finally, Stacey Dee is back to offer advice about long distance relationships.

Season 3 Episode 10: Rock The Ship Recap & Help Me Stacey Dee

On this episode, Sarah and Kristen begin by talking about sandwiches, earthquakes and guilty pleasure music. Then, they are joined by Stacey Dee of Bad Cop Bad Cop who answers a fan question about pursuing music or giving it up for the "day job." Then, Kristen talks with her bud, Josh of the band Trashed Ambulance about their new album, going back to college as an adult, and hockey (duh, eh).  Song: Round 3 by Trashed Ambulance

On this episode, Sarah and Kristen begin by talking about sandwiches, earthquakes and guilty pleasure music. Then, they are joined by Stacey Dee of Bad Cop Bad Cop who answers a fan question about pursuing music or giving it up for the "day job." Then, Kristen talks with her bud, Josh of the band Trashed Ambulance about their new album, going back to college as an adult, and hockey (duh, eh).  Song: Round 3 by Trashed Ambulance

Season 3 Episode 9: Help Me Stacey Dee, Trashed Ambulance

Jessica and Kristen start the show with the typical immature topics such as eating cheerios in bed, flatulence and Jessica's (lack of) Tinder options. We also try to understand the incestual friendships up in Canada among Punkanormal, Trashed Ambulance, Red Bridge Fest and more. In the second half of the episode, Kristen interviews Mel, the founder of Brewbies. The next Brewbies Festival is happening this May 4 in Alameda, CA. Learn more about Mel, how and why she started Brewbies, and her passion for punk rock.  Song: Suffer by Bad Religion

Jessica and Kristen start the show with the typical immature topics such as eating cheerios in bed, flatulence and Jessica's (lack of) Tinder options. We also try to understand the incestual friendships up in Canada among Punkanormal, Trashed Ambulance, Red Bridge Fest and more. In the second half of the episode, Kristen interviews Mel, the founder of Brewbies. The next Brewbies Festival is happening this May 4 in Alameda, CA. Learn more about Mel, how and why she started Brewbies, and her passion for punk rock.  Song: Suffer by Bad Religion

Season 3 Episode 5: Brewbies

Kevin Brooks

Stacey Dee is back, and offers some relationship advice this time. Got a crush on someone in a band? What should you do?? Then we chat with our bud, Kevin Brooks, a die-hard punk rock fan with an important story and message. Before both of those, Kristen and Jessica pass along helpful advice from both Jessica's mom and Gwyneth Paltrow.  Song: Wait Here, Wait For You by The Marked Men

Stacey Dee is back, and offers some relationship advice this time. Got a crush on someone in a band? What should you do?? Then we chat with our bud, Kevin Brooks, a die-hard punk rock fan with an important story and message. Before both of those, Kristen and Jessica pass along helpful advice from both Jessica's mom and Gwyneth Paltrow.  Song: Wait Here, Wait For You by The Marked Men

Season 3 Episode 4: Help Me Stacey Dee/ Kevin Brooks

Season 3 is now live and do we have a fun surprise for you. We are kicking off our new segment, Help Me, Stacey Dee! The singer/ guitar player of our favorite band, Bad Cop Bad Cop offers our listeners advice about work, love, music, health and just about anything! She's insightful, fun and wise. The first segment of Help Me, Stacey Dee is at the end of this episode. Before we get to that, Kristen and Jessica talk about guests we have planned for this season, who we still would love to have on the podcast, shows we have coming up, Jessica's new tattoo and so much more.  Song: Hopeless Romantic by The Bouncing Souls

Season 3 is now live and do we have a fun surprise for you. We are kicking off our new segment, Help Me, Stacey Dee! The singer/ guitar player of our favorite band, Bad Cop Bad Cop offers our listeners advice about work, love, music, health and just about anything! She's insightful, fun and wise. The first segment of Help Me, Stacey Dee is at the end of this episode. Before we get to that, Kristen and Jessica talk about guests we have planned for this season, who we still would love to have on the podcast, shows we have coming up, Jessica's new tattoo and so much more.  Song: Hopeless Romantic by The Bouncing Souls

Season 3 Episode 1: Kristen, Jessica and Help Me, Stacey Dee

Sarah joins Kristen in this episode, and there is a lot of talk about SKA! First, we catch up with Sarah and find out what happened to the dude she mentioned in her Punk Rock Love episode (spoiler alert... the guy liked Linkin Park... so you can guess). Then, we talk about shows we have coming up, including Punk Rock Bowling, Punk in Drublic and Back to the Beach.  Sarah talks about many of her favorite bands, including Darkbuster, Noi!se, Bosstones, Big D and the Kids Table, Kings of Nuthin, Rebuilder, Potato Pirates, and more. We also discuss Kristen's recent blog about women going to shows alone.  Enjoy!  Songs: Salvation by Westbound Train and Lucky Streak by Aggrolites

Sarah joins Kristen in this episode, and there is a lot of talk about SKA! First, we catch up with Sarah and find out what happened to the dude she mentioned in her Punk Rock Love episode (spoiler alert... the guy liked Linkin Park... so you can guess). Then, we talk about shows we have coming up, including Punk Rock Bowling, Punk in Drublic and Back to the Beach.  Sarah talks about many of her favorite bands, including Darkbuster, Noi!se, Bosstones, Big D and the Kids Table, Kings of Nuthin, Rebuilder, Potato Pirates, and more. We also discuss Kristen's recent blog about women going to shows alone.  Enjoy!  Songs: Salvation by Westbound Train and Lucky Streak by Aggrolites

Season 2 Episode 18: Kristen and Sarah

Justine McQueen with a guest appearance by Garrett Brown, the drummer of The Unsung, discussing a show &amp; artist review for the band, Monarch, the winners of the Wacken Open Air Metal Battle representing metal music for the USA. Followed by a one on one interview with Monarch’s bass player, Alex Pickard (also bass player for Cage and The Three Tremors).  Discussing the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany and what it’s all about. What do you musicians do during days upon days of recording an album? Play fight with swords of course! Who has a hair inspiration from Blacky Wallace if W.A.S.P. and a single tattoo of the the band Slayer.  Hear about the most epic moment at a GKC fast with a impromptu crash derby style with a car on fire. McQueen gets told one of her questions was psycho (all in fun though).

Justine McQueen with a guest appearance by Garrett Brown, the drummer of The Unsung, discussing a show &amp; artist review for the band, Monarch, the winners of the Wacken Open Air Metal Battle representing metal music for the USA. Followed by a one on one interview with Monarch’s bass player, Alex Pickard (also bass player for Cage and The Three Tremors).  Discussing the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany and what it’s all about. What do you musicians do during days upon days of recording an album? Play fight with swords of course! Who has a hair inspiration from Blacky Wallace if W.A.S.P. and a single tattoo of the the band Slayer.  Hear about the most epic moment at a GKC fast with a impromptu crash derby style with a car on fire. McQueen gets told one of her questions was psycho (all in fun though).

McQueen's Music & Mayhem Episode 2: The Unsung/Monarch

Amy Gabba

This episode starts out with Kristen and Sarah catching up about living a healthy lifestyle, going to shows sober and the interesting ways their lives have paralleled over the past 20 years. Then Kristen talks with Amy Gabba about her new EP, The Heart is Stupid and the amazing musicians who supported her on this project. They discuss philosophy, debate, both almost becoming lawyers and discovering punk rock. Amy opens up about the highs and lows of being a woman in the music industry, including trying out for Canadian Idol and controlling record producers. She also talks about dating, getting hit on at shows and writing this brake up album with her ex. Songs: Ladders by The Anti-Queens and FU Cupid by Amy Gabba

This episode starts out with Kristen and Sarah catching up about living a healthy lifestyle, going to shows sober and the interesting ways their lives have paralleled over the past 20 years. Then Kristen talks with Amy Gabba about her new EP, The Heart is Stupid and the amazing musicians who supported her on this project. They discuss philosophy, debate, both almost becoming lawyers and discovering punk rock. Amy opens up about the highs and lows of being a woman in the music industry, including trying out for Canadian Idol and controlling record producers. She also talks about dating, getting hit on at shows and writing this brake up album with her ex. Songs: Ladders by The Anti-Queens and FU Cupid by Amy Gabba

Season 3 Episode 8: Amy Gabba

Ray Carlisle

Ray from TBR sits down with Kristen before a recent show and they chat about parenting, discovering punk rock, yoga, the books he reads and more. He also gives a shout out to a rad punk rock woman and reveals what he wants for Christmas. Before the interview, Kristen and Jessica catch up and chat about taking selfies, Tinder, and more embarrassing topics.  Song: Why The Big Pause by Teenage Bottlerocket

Ray from TBR sits down with Kristen before a recent show and they chat about parenting, discovering punk rock, yoga, the books he reads and more. He also gives a shout out to a rad punk rock woman and reveals what he wants for Christmas. Before the interview, Kristen and Jessica catch up and chat about taking selfies, Tinder, and more embarrassing topics.  Song: Why The Big Pause by Teenage Bottlerocket

Season 2 Episode 30: Ray Carlisle (Teenage Bottlerocket)

Welcome to Episode 1 of McQueen's Music &amp; Mayhem. Meet Justine McQueen! You'll hear musical influence origins, why we decide to get band influenced tattoos, what metal shows, cat lovers and mermaid sequins have in common, why punk rock is the heart and metal is the brain, what moshpit etiquette is and why no editing is required when McQueen is slow to the party...twice. You'll meet a kickass metal band, Warpath and play Where's Waldo of "...is this a band meeting...?" and hear about the chick who crawled into a bass drum case.  Music: Slaughter by Pantera and Toto by Africa

Welcome to Episode 1 of McQueen's Music &amp; Mayhem. Meet Justine McQueen! You'll hear musical influence origins, why we decide to get band influenced tattoos, what metal shows, cat lovers and mermaid sequins have in common, why punk rock is the heart and metal is the brain, what moshpit etiquette is and why no editing is required when McQueen is slow to the party...twice. You'll meet a kickass metal band, Warpath and play Where's Waldo of "...is this a band meeting...?" and hear about the chick who crawled into a bass drum case.  Music: Slaughter by Pantera and Toto by Africa

McQueen's Music & Mayhem Episode 1: Warpath

Kristen is joined by Sarah for the start of this interview and they talk about taking a "healthy month off" from alcohol, etc. They also discuss recent shows, shows they have coming up, and the recent Mable Syndrome ad in 99% magazine. Then, we feature a recent interview Kim did with Derek of The Homeless Gospel Choir. He talks about why he prefers to call his "fans" his "friends," why he does his own merch, his friendship with Frank Turner and who he misses most when he's on the road. Songs: Normal and Depression by HGC.

Kristen is joined by Sarah for the start of this interview and they talk about taking a "healthy month off" from alcohol, etc. They also discuss recent shows, shows they have coming up, and the recent Mable Syndrome ad in 99% magazine. Then, we feature a recent interview Kim did with Derek of The Homeless Gospel Choir. He talks about why he prefers to call his "fans" his "friends," why he does his own merch, his friendship with Frank Turner and who he misses most when he's on the road. Songs: Normal and Depression by HGC.

Season 2 Episode 25: The Homeless Gospel Choir

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