"I'm continually fighting against living a regular life. That's led me to some really bad decisions at times but, it's also been the best decision of my life."

Rapper, folk & punk musician Ceschi (pronounced Chess-Key) talks with Pepe. Their close friendship allows them both to open up on the podcast about some very personal experiences from their lives. Ceschi recounts his relationship with his father & Pepe talks about losing sight of his own family. Also discussed is the last time Ceschi, Pat (formerly "the Bunny") & Pepe saw Erik Petersen, the story behind Ceschi's song "Shame", perspectives on money, survival without a regular job & more.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Ceschi & Pepe recall the Johnny Hobo show they met at
• Ceschi describes living with his father & seeing his crack addiction play out
• Pepe asks Ceschi if his father has been to hell
• Ceschi's inherited trauma & what he would tell his father if he could go back in time
• Ceschi talks about living the fast life himself & watching Pepe get caught up in the game too
• Pepe's story about being tied up & robbed & his misguided response
• The bittersweet feeling in Ceschi's music
• The important role humor plays in Ceschi's life

Connect with Ceschi:

• instagram.com/ceschiramos/?hl=en
• twitter.com/ceschi

Listen to Ceschi & Codefendants:

• Codefendants - open.spotify.com/artist/6HBfXt98QpP7QVDPLHjHTe
• Ceschi - open.spotify.com/artist/78t5ObID5m0cLVrpZernKV

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