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Join for FREE to hear this conversation and the others from this collection...After Pat's few live performances as Friends In Real Life, I sat down with 3 various musicians and friends to ask them about their experience's of the show and what it had to offer them and all of us as a community.

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Join for FREE to hear this conversation and the others as they're released...After Pat's few live performances as Friends In Real Life, I sat down with 3 various musicians and friends of mine to ask them about their experience's of the show and what it had to offer them and all of us as a community.

<3 Pepe

Join for FREE to hear this conversation and the others as they're released...After Pat's few live performances as Friends In Real Life, I sat down with 3 various musicians and friends of mine to ask them about their experience's of the show and what it had to offer them and all of us as a community.

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I talk with Jeffrey about a couple acts he played with and I get his thoughts on inspiration; does he wait for it to arrive or does he still write songs even if it's not showing up for him...

Folk Punk Dad explores improv even further through its connection to spiritual practice, surrender and anarchism. Pepe shares his thoughts about the idea of surrender on several levels. 

Hear powerful stories about getting sober and confronting the isolation of imprisonment as well as the potential for improv in community building.

Thanks for your ongoing support and encouragement!

<3 Pepe

A shorter version of this interview will be released June 15th.

A shorter version of this interview will be released June 15th.

Christoph Jesus shares his origins into music.

Christoph Jesus shares his origins into music. He discusses the importance of open mics in shaping his identity as an artist & the lessons learned from both successes & failures. Christoph & Pepe explore themes of authenticity, personal growth, & connections made in prison. Christoph also shares his personal experience of witnessing 9/11. The dialogue emphasizes the journey of self-discovery & the significance of nurturing one's inner voice to foster better relationships with others.

A conversation with John of Cozz Coffee. Check the timestamps below if you want to jump around...Pepe shares some wild stories from his days as a professional dealer at the end.

00:00 How John Cozz got into coffee roasting

08:14 Why & how Pepe got his coffee roaster

11:59  How John got into running

15:25 Why Pepe got into running

20:16 Setting goals & the overall mental benefits of running

23:07 developing a different perspective / overcoming mental hurdles in life

30:37 The 80/20 rule   

32:45 How having a magician as a father influenced John

37:07 John’s connection to folk punk & Jeffery Lewis

40:38 knock on the door & you get what you want (DIY Bandits story)

43:09 The Looms/Trash Boat & The Ambush split 7”, Myles Bullen 12”

50:27 Johns advice for Pepe on his coffee journey

55:12 Wild stories from being an illegal, large-scale, professional marijuana dealer

In this conversation, Pepe and Eric delve into the differences between political & social prisoners, the challenges of trust after betrayal, & the importance of personal stories in political activism. They share their experiences with the legal system, the pressures to cooperate, & the significance of maintaining trust in relationships, especially after facing the harsh realities of prison life. The discussion culminates in Eric's inspiring story of winning a case against the federal government, highlighting the resilience & determination of those who fight against systemic injustices. The discussion also touches on the transformative power of personal growth and the necessity of building a supportive community for those affected by incarceration.
**Eric lost connection about 40min in and the episode ends abruptly.