Crusher Talk with Hayley

By Hayley Crusher

Inspiration/motivation to create and crush every day!

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May 27, 2026 Crusher Talk #93 Cringe, Crush Repeat
A special episode from the van, as we journey from Detroit to Denver and back. Also, between gas station fuel-ups and episodes of Beverly Hills 90210 on the laptop, we welcome our new single Cringeworthy to the world! (insert applause here)
Stream Cringeworthy
Dive into the backstory behind Cringeworthy here! Thanks to Jammerzine for this insanely on-point review and deep-dive!
Remember, everything good in life is on the other side of looking like an idiot. It’s always worth going for it. Sending all our love and low budget energy your way!
XO
Hayley, Dr. Cain ESQ, Ryan, Stacy, Gidget, Peyton Manning
More Random Stuff We Talked About on the Podcast
Common Rider - This is Unity Music / Common Rider - Last Wave Rockers
CJ Says Podcast with CJ Ramone
The last remaining Crusher Lyric Doodler !
9021OMG Podcast
Mr. Know It All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder by John Waters - Book
Dolly Parton’s rock record, Rockstar (on Cracker Barrel Records)
The Drowns ( Seattle band permanently on tour - go check em out!)
The Goldmine Dollar Bin Podcast (Check out my episode with Rev and Alan if you haven’t yet, so fun!)
Hayley and the Crushers on Tour
* Newport, KY (June 27, 2026) at The Southgate House Revival for Say It Louder Fest 2026
* Cumberland, MD (August 6, 2026) at Savage Mountain Punk Festival
* Akron, OH (August 7, 2026) at Jilly’s Music Room
* Ann Arbor, MI Fuzz Festival (August 28, 2026)

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May 20, 2026 Crusher Talk #92 The Best Things in Life are Cringeworthy
Cringe with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination! Get Z may call it “cringe,” but the root of the word is more weighted and complex. Today’s podcast is a first look into the world of Cringeworthy, Hayley and the Crushers’ new song and video out May 26, 2026 on Kitten Robot Records.
A sneak peek from our latest DIY video effort!
Hayley and the Crushers on Tour
Denver, CO (May 23, 2026) at the Oriental Theater with Screeching Weasel & The Dwarves TICKETS
Newport, KY (June 27, 2026) Say it Louder Festival at The Southgate House Revival TICKETS
Cumberland, MD (August 6, 2026) Savage Mountain Punk Festival with Blitzkid, Agent Orange & more TICKETS

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May 12, 2026 Crusher Talk #91 Five Reasons to Keep Going in Your Creative Pursuit
1. No one can do it like you do it
2. You never know who’s watching (and who you’re inspiring)
3. There are people in a place of power who want to see you succeed, and will help you. Be open to it and be deserving (because you are deserving).
4. The ones who fail quit. Sounds trite, but true.
5. The reward is in the work. You just keep going and the work keeps giving. I can’t promise you external success, but I can promise you that nothing will give you more fulfillment than realizing this.

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May 05, 2026 Crusher Talk #90 The Power of Personas, from Star Wars to Grunge
Fresh off our journey through a galaxy far, far away, I’m delivering a little performance-art wisdom and 90s grunge lore on today’s action-packed podcast.
Space Dive Photo Gallery - Incredible 2026 Star Wars Themed Event in Detroit - photos courtesy of Detroit Metro Times
May the Force be with you!
Poppet the Contortionist - Instagram
Flying Pole Dancing - Epic pics of pole performer Alex aka Elixia - Instagram
Even Good Girls Will Cry: A '90s Rock Memoir by Melissa Auf de Maur - I very much recommend!!
My favorite concert of all time (Motorhead at the Wiltern Theater in LA, 2005, where Dave Grohl stage-dove past my head!)
Hayley and the Crushers on Tour
Denver, CO (May 23, 2026) at the Oriental Theater with Screeching Weasel & The Dwarves TICKETS
Newport, KY (June 27, 2026) Say it Louder Festival at The Southgate House Revival TICKETS
Cumberland, MD (August 6, 2026) Savage Mountain Punk Festival with Blitzkid, Agent Orange & more TICKETS

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April 29, 2026 Crusher Talk #89 The Cause of (and Solution to) All of Life's Problems
A quick reminder: Whether you’re on a solo path or looking to lose yourself in the crowd, always remember that you’re good enough, smart enough and gosh darn it, people like you!
Hayley and the Crushers at Space Dive - May 1

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April 22, 2026 Crusher Talk #88 When Gidget Met Feta
I’m back from my latest run with Screeching Weasel and The Queers and have been reflecting on the field trip! Not only did our Tour Manager / Chihuahua Gidget meet Ben Weasel’s Chihuahua Feta, but we also took a romp through the world famous Mars Cheese Castle! (Yes, we did wear cheese hats).
The “Bronze Fonz” in Milwaukee (Ayyyyyy!)
Pappy’s Smokehouse in St Louis (Get the pork ribs)
The podcast I was recently on - Goldmine Magazine Dollar Bin Podcast with Alan Brostoff (Dr. Disc) and Rev (singer from The Drowns) - Find it everywhere you listen to podcasts!
Concert Review and Pics from the (seated) show in St. Charles, IL at The beautiful 100-year old Arcada Theater - (Thanks Girls Who Snap!)
Dove Sylas Photo - Live Concert Photographer out of Sacramento
Throat Drops for Singers
Hayley and Dr. Cain's Lyric Doodles! (There’s 3/5 left!)
Encapsulated Studios in St Louis (Thanks Gabe Usery!)
When Gidget Met Feta!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lastly, it’s be one whole week since we dropped our new single Jewel Case! If you haven’t checked out the video, here it is! You can also stream the track here.
See Hayley and the Crushers on Tour
Friday, April 24 - Louisville, Kentucky - Punk Rock Night - Seidenfaden's
Saturday, April 25 - Indianapolis, Indiana - Punk Rock Night - Melody Inn
Friday, May 1 - Detroit, MI - Space Dive - Tangent Gallery
Saturday, May 23 - Denver, CO - Oriental Theater w/ Screeching Weasel & Dwarves

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April 14, 2026 Crusher Talk #87 The Stair Troll Lives!
"Jewel Case" is out everywhere now! Stream it and watch the new video. Today I talk about the ten-year-old story behind Hayley and the Crushers's newest/oldest song. Thanks for listening, sharing and supporting my music now and over the years! When the world is burning, it's only natural to turn to rock and roll as a last resort.
Hayley and the Crushers on Tour
See Hayley and the Crushers on Tour (We will play "Jewel Case" every single night, you can bet on that!)
*W/ Screeching Weasel WEASEL, THE QUEERS* APRIL 16 | MILWAUKEE, WI
* APRIL 17 | ST. CHARLES, IL
* APRIL 18 | ST. LOUIS, MO
APRIL 24 | LOUISVILLE, KY
APRIL 25 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN
MAY 1 | DETROIT, MI
MAY 23 | DENVER, CO (w/ Screeching Weasel & Dwarves)
JUNE 27 | NEWPORT, KY
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April 08, 2026 Crusher Talk #86 Taste + Limitations = Style
A quick and dirty hello from the Crusherverse today, where we’re working on some new art projects (puppy paintings with handwritten lyrics for the merch table) and preparing for a slew of gigs (with new drummer Stacy!).
Don’t forget to RSVP on Youtube for our Jewel Case video premiere and live chat Tuesday, April 14 at 9 a.m. / noon eastern.
TOUR DATES!
*W/ Screeching Weasel WEASEL, THE QUEERS* APRIL 16 | MILWAUKEE, WI
* APRIL 17 | ST. CHARLES, IL
* APRIL 18 | ST. LOUIS, MO
APRIL 24 | LOUISVILLE, KY
APRIL 25 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN
MAY 1 | DETROIT, MI
JUNE 27 | NEWPORT, KY
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March 24, 2026 Crusher Talk #85 Spinal Tap Moments
As you can tell from the sorry state of my vocal cords, we just got back from our run with Screeching Weasel and The Queers! Let’s debrief while Gidget and I decompress from tour.
Feast your eyes on the March 2026 Screeching Weasel / Queers / Crushers Tour Poster (congrats if you got one, they are completely SOLD OUT):
Check out Weasel’s poster artist Hooter Hicks on Instagram (and get ready for a new one coming in April, which may or may not have my likeness on it).
The Rosanna Half Beat Shuffle Drum Beat, as originated by drummer Jeff Porcaro of the band Toto.
Jenny Thunders - DJ, Promoter, All-Around Merch Rockstar
Little Fino - Restaurant NYC
Spinal Tap Can’t Find the Stage:
Review of our show in Baltimore - Toxic Flyer Zine
Oh Bondage Up Yours Festival - Brooklyn
Sabrina the Teenage Witch from the 90s
The Ergs
At long last, meet new Crusher drummer, Stacy Binelli! Hooray!
Hayley and the Crushers at Lager House in Detroit March 29th 2026 - w/ The Bores and Sugar Sharp
More Hayley and the Crushers Tour Dates

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March 17, 2026 Crusher Talk #84 Have Sparkles will Travel
Is what you wear on stage an “outfit” or a “costume?”
Well, if what you wear resembles something a professional figure skater would hit the ice in, then yes! It is, indeed a costume. Just a funny thought I had this morning as the band prepares for an East Coast run!
Michigan State Symbols Mug This is my favorite mug, BTWCheesiest 80s/90s Ice Skating Outfits (Reddit)Super Cheap Nebulizer for singers on a budget
EAST COAST TOUR DATES - Opening for Screeching Weasel and the Queers!
March 19 NORWALK CTMarch 20 BALTIMORE MDMarch 21 BROOKLYN NYMarch 22 READING PA
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The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.