In this episode, Truth talks with Johnny Rioux – a music man who has played bass for punk/Oi! legends such as The Bruisers, Street Dogs, Roger Miret & The Disasters, Mike Ness, Cowboi!, and more  - he has also worked in the industry behind the scenes as a music producer, roadie, tour manager, etc… The two discuss Johnny's history, music, his past musical projects as well as current projects (i.e. True Intentions and Honor Culture), covid madness, issues with mainstream news, the state of and current polarization of the country (right and left extremism), corruption in both political parties, the upcoming elections, the overlap between hardcore / punk music and motorcycle worlds, skateboarding, social media, sketchy pharmaceuticals, fear mongering, the punk rock 101 lesson of "question authority", and more!   For more info: IG: @johnnyrioux / @streetdogsofficial   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: [email protected] For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com   The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Manscaped (IG: @manscaped / www.mandscaped.com) – use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order and free shipping!! - Law Tigers (IG: @lawtigers / www.lawtigers/com) - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Pitchfork (IG: @pitchforkny / www.pitchforkny.com) - Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)