Punk Rock Pariah With Grendel & Greg

On Episode 131, Greg and Grendel sit down with filmmaker Adam Assad, whose film 'The Sea Was Never Blue' has resonated with audiences of all political affiliations nationwide. Listen now!

On Episode 130 of Punk Roch Pariah, Grendel and Greg sit down and discuss curating social media, the rules that govern our lives, the inability to achieve the "American Dream," and so much more. Listen now!

  On Episode 129 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg & Grendel have an hour-long conversation with “Mira” from the street punk band Bezlad from Kharkiv, Ukraine, about their journey to escape the bombing of their city by Russian forces.  Mira offers insights into the day-to-day experiences of people amidst the ongoing war. A call to aid from Greg: My dear Ukrainian friends in the band Bezlad from Kharkiv have written five songs during the war while fleeing the bombings in Ukraine. These songs have been written about the war and what it has been like for them. Having gotten to relative safety, they are looking to record these songs near Lviv, Ukraine. I asked if it was safe to record there, and their reply was, “Yes, the bombs only fall here every week or two.” I feel that their songs, written in the midst of war, are some of the most essential songs hardcore/punk could possibly produce right now. The rest of us can write ABOUT war, but Bezlad has been living it. As fellow artists, I want them to be sup

On Episode 128 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel sits down with award-winning science fiction and fantasy author Sam J. Miller to talk about his new short stories collection Boys, Beasts, & Men. The two explore the themes of monsters, masculinity, and growing up a gay punk in rural NY  in Sam's books, as well as activism, film, and so much more. This is an extraordinary interview. Sam is appearing at the University Bookstore on the Ave on Wednesday, June 22, at 6 pm. There will be a reading and a Q&A with author Ted Chiang. Learn more or register HERE.  Sam J. Miller In Conversation With Ted ChiangWednesday, June 22nd @ 6 pmUniversity Bookstore4326 University Way NE 98105 Learn more about Sam at samjmiller.com.

On Episode 127 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk about the country being over taking COVID precautions, despite a huge spike; zoomer slang; live concerts on pirate ships; and so much more. Give it a listen!

On Episode 126 of PRP, Greg and Grendel give a news roundup that includes the Amazon Labor Union and Russian Atrocities in Ukraine, as well as talk lists, cake, juggling balls, and so much more. 

On Episode 125 of PRP, Grendel and Greg have their regular pop culture discussions, talk Chelsea FC being taken over by the UK Government, and they have an extensive conversation on Mutual Aid, what it does, and why it is necessary. The boys are on fire in this one!!

On Episode 124 of PRP, Grendel and Greg talk about Grendel's newfound love of Formula 1, Chalino Sánchez and Narcocorrido, Ukraine, Greg's hours long high speed chase for revenge, and so much more. Get into it!!

  On Episode 123 of PRP, Greg and Grendel talk about the Voices of Ukraine, vegan soccer clubs, what it is like living with color blindness, and pose the question, "what would you do if you were faced with war breaking out in yoru hometown?" Listen now!

On Episode 122 of PRP, Greg and Grendel talk about the threat of COVID, read statements from those affected by Russia starting a war in Ukraine, discuss Patriotism, and so much more. This is a must listen!

On the first episode of Punk Rock Pariah in 15 months, Grendel and Greg start getting used to being around each other again and talk about what it is like to get COVID in foreign nations, what they've been up to for the last couple years, SNAKES, and so much more!

On Episode 120 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel sits down with PRP Political Contributor Paul West to talk about the upcoming Presidential vote, widespread voter suppression, stolen elections, the potential for violence, and so much more.

BLACK LIVES MATTER. PERIOD. This is an unparalleled time in modern history where the masses are standing up against the systemic racism and white supremacy upon which our country has been built. The question we must all ask ourselves is whether we are part of the solution or part of the problem. We must be consistently listening, learning, educating ourselves, and acting upon what we have learned. In her book Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?, Beverly Daniel Tatum says, "[A] genuine commitment to interrupting racism is a long-term commitment...We all need community to give us energy, to strengthen our voices, and to offer constructive criticism when we stray off course." So we call upon all of our listeners to be that energy.  The best way to work towards being that energy is to start by educating ourselves. Even the most learned among us must be constantly evolving, which is part of the "lifelong commitment" that Beverly Daniel Tatum mentions above. In light of this, we wanted

On Episode 117 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg present the third episode of "Break Down the Walls." "Break Down the Walls" is a five episode podcast mini-series about suicide prevention, focused on how we can best support loved ones and friends in need. On Episode #3 we speak with Amelia Noor-Oshiro, MPH, a PhD Student in Social & Behavioral Sciences in the Department of Health, Behavior & Society at Johns Hopkins University. The three talk about structural oppression and its role in suicidal ideation, personal responses to mental health and suicide, the struggles of people of color - specifically Muslim people - and other marginalized communities, and social justice. Learn more about Amelia and her work at her website, https://www.amelianooroshiro.com/ And check out her YouTube channel, The Muslim Suicide Researcher here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOH7r4Yg_egTF15GnDtfJBA Content Warning: Suicide and Death Additional resources for listeners... USA: American Foundation for Suicide

On Episode 115 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg present the second episode of the new mini-series they are making called "Break Down the Walls." "Break Down the Walls" is a five episode podcast mini-series about suicide prevention, focused on how we can best support loved ones and friends in need.   On Episode #2 we speak with Corbin J. Standley, a Ph.D. student and University Distinguished Fellow in the Ecological-Community Psychology program at Michigan State University, who serves on Michigan's State Suicide Prevention Commission and as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Michigan Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The three talk about intersectionality in suicide research, the impact that coronavirus has had upon mental health, ways to impact public policy surrounding suicide prevention, and so much more. Learn more about Corbin and his work at his website, http://www.corbinjstandley.com/. Content Warning: Suicide and Death Additional resources for listeners..

On Episode 115 of Punk Rock Pariah, we introduce a new series we are making called "Break Down the Walls." "Break Down the Walls" is a five episode podcast mini-series about suicide prevention, focused on how we can best support loved ones and friends in need.   On Episode #1 we speak with Jessica Foard, Volunteer and former Co-chair of Advocacy for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Utah Chapter about her heartfelt personal experiences and perspectives. Content Warning: Suicide and Death Additional resources for listeners... Australia: Roses in the Ocean Black Dog Institute Europe: International Association for Suicide Prevention USA: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention National Suicide Prevention Lifeline     The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Assumptions made in the analysis are not reflective of the position o

On Episode 114 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel sit down with Johnny Crowder, founder of Cope Notes and the band Prison. The three talk about Johnny's music history, starting Cope Notes (a company that provides daily text messages that combine peer support and positive psychology to help improve mental and emotional health), life during Coronavirus, and so much more. Tune in now! TW: Suicide and mental health  

On Episode 113 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel & Greg talk about their perspectives on the Coronavirus; mental and physical health during isolation; how to best take care of ourselves and others during a time of great uncertainty; and looking forward, what happens "after."  

On Episode 112 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel talk about the beginnings of a pandemic; life on the ground in Seattle, Washington; and building community, rather than responding with fear, in the face of Coronavirus.    Resources for local workers and small businesses: https://www.riseupbelltown.com/post/covid-19-critical-updates-resources-for-local-workers-and-small-businesses Resources for those unemployed by Coronavirus: https://www.uwkc.org/news/unemployed-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic-heres-where-to-get-help/ Resources for artists and communities: https://www.nwfolklife.org/covid19resourcelist/  

On Episode 111 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel plays the Elizabeth Warren rally and Q&A at the Seattle Center on March 22nd. He then discusses the content of the rally, contrasts and compares it to the Bernie Sanders rally at the Tacoma Dome earlier in the week, and breaks down his thoughts on the state of the Democratic primaries.