Punk Rock Pariah With Grendel & Greg

On episode 93 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg sits down to be interviewed on Rekjavik’s X977 radio station by Iceland’s best DJ and metal singer Séra Jón. The two talk Greg's forthcoming spoken word tour across Iceland on love and loss, visiting hot springs all around the country, and Greg's history in music and spoken word. Basically the amazing stories that you always expect to hear from Greg! You also get to hear a song by Greg's band, Trial. Be sure to check out Séra's band, Une Misere.

On episode 92 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg sit down with actor Colleen Carey and the three talk about acting, the role of art in society, hypnosis, and so much more! To learn more about Colleen's upcoming project and see how you can help make it happen, visit this site: https://www.gofundme.com/shakespeare-of-la-la-land?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_co_campmgmt_w&fbclid=IwAR1RJ3yHXvSYecUMNXmu3gJhHpTTbNPyvJGxAeB5Rah5hkaCmd_E8boigV4

On Episode 91 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel welcome in vegan strength coach and weightlifter Holly Noll. The three talk about approaches to training, the ways that fitness intersects with gender and age, how we can use fitness for positive change, where vegans get their protein, and so much more. Listen to this and you will want to get out there and get exercising as soon as you can!!

On Episode 90 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk an important local issue that is relevant to their listeners no matter where you live. They delve in to the KOMO News Special "Seattle is Dying" and Ari Hoffman's candidacy for City Council. They also talk Safe Seattle, a local anti-homeless hate group that manufactured a serial killer hoax to push their hateful agenda, and their rebranding as the supposed non-partisan Speak Out Seattle, as well as vegan options taking over the fast food industry and more!

On Episode 89 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel welcome in Desha Wood to talk about her time in Haiti with Naturopaths without Borders. The three talk about cultural differences, caring for people in difficult circumstances, poverty porn, and so much more. 

On episode 88 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel sit down with Grendel's 8-year-old nephew to break down the life of an 8-year-old and get in his head. They talk about politics, music, Fortnite, building Tiny Houses for the homeless, and Zombie & Shark movies. They also break down the movie The Meg.  Regular segments include "Shark Facts with Corbin."

On episode 87 of Punk Rock Pariah, in an impromptu visit to the KXSU Studios, Grendel welcomes in folk musician Jimbo Scott to perform live on air. With heavy influences of bluegrass and country, the Oakland, CA musician brings it hard for the PRP Podcast. To learn more about Jimbo, visit his website at www.jimboscottmusic.com. Songs performed:  Hail to the Innocent Gonna See My Baby The River Man in the Doorway Where the Heart Is

On Episode 86 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg welcome in Jake Conroy, member of the SHAC 7, an animal rights activist who was indicted on federal Animal Enterprise Terrorism charges under the Animal Enterprise Protection Act (AEPA). Jake talks about the work of SHAC-USA, being surveilled for years by the FBI, and his eventual arrest, prosecution by Chris Christie, and conviction. He also talks about navigating the informal laws of the inmates, opening his own store in prison, and the Prison-Industrial Complex. This is an episode of PRP that you do not want to miss!!

On episode 85 of PRP, Grendel and Greg talk about Washington State Governor Jay Inslee running for President, The Academy Awards, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's questioning of Michael Cohen, and so much more.

On Episode 84 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk about going stir crazy from being cooped up during a snow storm, the amazing True Crime podcast Crime Junkie, Greg's history as a juggler, & so much more. They also delve in to the shows they've been watching like True Detective, The Punisher, and Netflix Documentaries!! Music on this episode from Atom and His Package!

On episode 83 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel sits down with Dr. Sarah Cote Hampson, Assistant Professor of Public Law at University of Washington Tacoma in the Politics, Philosophy & Public Affairs division of the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. They talk about her books, The Balance Gap: Working Mothers and the Limits of the Law and Mothers, Military and Society, as well as the hierarchy of Academia. These topics include the legal and societal ramifications of motherhood in the workplace, her own experience with parental leave policies, Title IX, and so much more! Music featured on this episode from The Wunder Years.

On episode 82 of PRP, Greg sits down with Giacomo Giorgi of the Italian band Tempest. The two talk social justice movements, hardcore music, the wildlife & hunting documentary On the Wild Side, and so much more. 

On episode 81 of PRP, Greg and Grendel talk about all things joy related. The two discuss what makes them joyful, from rad hangs and sports ball victories to doing something you love and empathizing with the joy of others. They also engage with the listeners' ideas of joy. Let's get philosophical! Regular segments include "Greg Dates" and "Song of the Day." Music featured on this episode from The Aquabats, Alone Together, and Macklemore x Ryan Lewis. 

On episode 80 of PRP, Grendel and Greg delve in to the topic of heartbreak. They share their own personal and professional experiences with heartbreak, as well as reflect upon the listeners' contributions. Discussions include existentialism, Terror Management Theory, and growing as a person following heartbreak. Regular segments include "Song of the Day." Music featured on this episode from Smoking Popes, Murmur, and Dashboard Confessional.

On episode 79 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel talk The Bird Box Challenge, Greg's year long apprenticeship with a mask maker, 2020 Presidential Candidates, and so much more. Greg also gets reunited with a long lost friend from high school friend live on air! Regular Segments include "Song of the Day" and "Greg Dates." Bands featured on this episode include The Offspring, Black Eyes and Neckties, and Lil Peep.

On Episode 78 of PRP, Greg and Grendel talk about Seattle's Viadoom, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, Grendel appearing on Doug Loves Movies, and so much more! Regular segments include "Greg Dates" and "Song of the Day" Bands featured on this episode: Smooth Sailing, Alkaline Trio, and Tsunami Bomb. 

On Episode 77 of PRP, Grendel and Greg talk irrational fears, the Government Shutdown, Donald Trump and his Wall, polyamory, and so much more.   Regular segments include "Song of the Day."

On episode 76 of PRP, Greg and Grendel talk about Grendel starting his 21st year in radio, Greg's experience starring in the time travel film 7 Splinters in Time, the first Boogey Man that scared them, and so much more.  Regular segments include "Greg Dates" and "Song of the Day."

On episode 75 of PRP, Grendel welcomes in guest co-host Paul West. Recorded at the end of the summer when Greg was touring Europe and the studio was completely falling apart, making for hit or miss sound quality, the two discuss Saving the iconic Seattle music venue The Showbox, Voter Suppression vs. Voter Fraud, Movie Theater Chains, and tons of other topics. Regular segments include "Song of the Day" and "Greg Dates.

On Episode 74 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg and Grendel welcome in Seattle rapper's Grynch and Wizdom to talk about Christmas-themed horror films. They focus on 1974's Black Christmas, as well as talk about their other favorite Christmas horror films, their favorite Christmas movies, and what Christmas means to them. Punk Rock Pariah! Putting the HO HO HO back in Horror!