Episode 102 is a conversation with Brian Fair of the band Shadows Fall, in this episode we talk about the formation of that band from his time in his band before Overcast, the scene at the time in Massachusetts, Shadows Fall at the Grammys, as well as a mutual love for the band Into Another as well as the Grateful Dead and Phish, who we both share a love for, and nerd out quite a bit about towards the end. This was a great conversation, Brian is great and tells a good story and has a great outlook on life and performance. Would definitely have him on again!

I talk with author Jim Ruland about his novel Make It Stop, his obsession with ancient cities, recovery, healthcare vigilantes and how important writing is to him. Although we barely talk about his books on punk rock, his approach to life and his philosophies talked about here epitomize the punk rock spirit. Jim has written a number of books including My Damage - Keith Morris, Do What You Want - The Story of Bad Relgion, Corporate Rock Still Sucks - The Rise and Fall of SST Records, he writes for Razorcake zine, and has a Substack called Message From the Underworld.

In this 100th episode I talk about why this podcast that is mostly focused on hardcore, punk and metal is named after an REM song. Hiding your love for disco as a young Kiss fan, being saved by a Van Halen shirt, being a skinhead and a Deadhead at the same time and other things that make no sense.