Thrifting tips, cursed objects, fashion time loops and the King of cherry-flavored soda.

Dr Pepper Zero Sugar CherrySurprisingly elite? Here is what Reddit has to say.

Dairy free? Ask for the Starbucks almond milk cold foam on top of your vanilla brown sugar iced shaken espresso

Sanford and Son on Tacoma’s Antique Row - 20 shops!

The cursed sculpture Dr. Cain Esq bought (Not confirmed haunted, but also not not haunted.)

SW homemade art found in a random thrift store and brought to the show in Warrendale PA

“Bort” Simpson “Eat Pant” Grafiti in Portland

Y2K warehouse in Glenwood Springs, ColoradoA full sensory flashback. Think early-2000s mall culture, loud colors, and chaotic nostalgia.

Ugly Coogi sweaters

’90s does the ’60s fashions

’80s does the ’50s fashions

Shoulder pads are backBig silhouettes, strong lines, and zero subtlety. History repeats itself.

Danelectro Spring King Pedal

Weaselrite Guitar - as seen below in Ruben’s Basement, Denver, CO

Hayley / Crushers Puzzle X-Mas Gift! (Thanks to Dr. Cain for putting it together in 2 days)

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From the van: Greetings from Green River Utah, home of the best sun-bleached roadsigns, fabulous al pastor tacos and (why not?) giant watermelons!

Tacos La Pasadita - Green River Utah

Melon Days! - Green River Utah

Color theory for watercolor

Dr. Cain’s (SOLD) fine art paintings

90210 Season 4 on Paramount Plus

Below: Listen to Ryan’s demo guitar for “Careless Whisper” (should we cover it??)

Read Hayley’s Throwback Thursday: From the Crusherverse Vault #1, in case you missed it

Crushers Live! Spring Tickets on sale now

SPRING 2026 TICKETS Opening for Screeching Weasel and The Queers

New Date added - March 22 in Reading PA!

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Greetings from the arctic blast! Today Hayley and Dr. Cain Esq report from icy Interstate 80 in freezing Iowa. Plug in your electric blanket and tune in!

Bricheros - Making Our Way to the USA album

Illegal Petes Mexican Restaurant - “Starving Artists” program helps out touring bands traveling through Denver, CO

The Baltimorons Movie

Dent May Musician - Website (favorite song Face Down in the Gutter of Your Love

You’re Wrong About Podcast - Cod War Santa

Mid-Century Christmas - Book by Sarah Archer

See Hayley and the Crushers live: GET TICKETS - Just Announced - Sunday March 22 - opening for Screeching Weasel & The Queers in Reading, PA

Mar 19 District Music Hall Norwalk, CT

Mar 20 Baltimore Soundstage Baltimore, MD

Mar 21 Brooklyn Monarch Brooklyn, NY

More Crushers Dates

Hungry for more audio treats? Listen to Hayley on Sparkle and Destroy Podcast with Hayley Crusher Cain and Danielle The MerCrusher Bagnall (Latest Episode - Spice Up Your Life)

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Crushmas Clearance is Here!

Substack peeps get early access to this weekend’s merch sale - grab 30% off our Bandcamp Shop now through Sunday night! (USE CODE MERRYCRUSHMAS) - **BANDCAMP SHOP ONLY!**

(If you don’t see what you need at the Bandcamp Shop, we also have a new merch site - lots of cozy hoodies and crewnecks ready for the winter weather. Sorry, no small dog accessories yet!

No-Brainer Holiday Gift Ideas:

Darn Tough Socks - Made in the USA

Trader Joe’s Oat Milk Brown Sugar Creamer

Phillipes Hot Mustard (LA, Ships Nationwide)

Katz’s Deli - Gift Boxes - (NY, Ships Nationwide)

Nice sheets - Festive Burgundy Color!

Sourdough Subscription (for Detroiters only!)

Ziyad Sour cherry Preserves

Cherry Republic - Everything Cherry Shop! (Ann Arbor - Ships Nationwide)

Ooly Pastel Colored Pencils

Fish Wife Tinned Fish - Women-Owned!

Fly By Jing Chili Crisp

Trader Joe’s Lightly Smoked Tinned Salmon

Olivia Johnsen Knock-off Acne Brand Scarf I More Knock-off Acne Brand Scarfs (on Etsy)

Couch Guitar Straps - Made in the USA

Custom Guitar Strap from Etsy

My favorite women-owned punk rock shop - Dead Rockers (Long Beach, CA - Ships Worldwide)

See you next spring!

Crushers 2026 Dates and Tickets - opening for Screeching Weasel and The Queers

Extra Credit

Sparkle and Destroy Podcast - Episode 52 (Spice up Your Life) OUT NOW

Crushers Website - Sign up for the Crushers Newsletter - Go to bottom of our site and enter your email! : )

Crushers on Instagram

Need a winter pick-me-up? There’s always the Otter Cam

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Just a few little love nuggets for you! Thank you for the anniversary wishes!

* Check your tone! You always have a second chance to turn it around.

* PLAY as much as possible : )

* Schedule delightful things to do together (more exciting than you think). Try a fun list!

* Shared responsibilities - depending on proximity / what you actually WANT to do)

* Don’t expect your partner to change, but celebrate when growth happens.

And in band news, we have some exciting Spring dates opening for Screeching Weasel and The Queers! Grab tickets here

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What a year it has been! My head is spinning. Thanks so much to everyone who came out to support us in 2025, and a very big thanks to Screeching Weasel for taking us on tour—it’s been the cat’s pajamas! (More supporting dates have been announced for next spring, so grab tickets! )

Pics of Screeching Weasel and Hayley and the Crushers at St Andrews Hall in Detroit

Spooky Photos from the Tylenol Ball in Detroit!

New Crushers Mega Mall - Merch Store

Crushers Vintage-Inspired Ringer Tee

90210 Dylan Tee

Sparkle and Destroy Podcast

Gabe’s award for 2 years of service to The Crushers!

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Ribbon dancer, c’mon and do it! A little jingle that’s been stuck in my head since 1994, swimming in the Detroit river, DEVO singing into an ice cream cone and being interested (not invested) in other people’s projections.

Hot Talent Buffet

DEVO on French TV - The Girl U Want

Planet Ant Theater in Detroit

The Bores on Bandcamp

Belle Isle Swim Club

Babes on Bikes Detroit

Jefferson Chalmers Art Alleys

Sparkle and Destroy Podcast

Clean-Up Club

Himalayan Dog Chews

Digitize your Home Movies

Hayley & the Crushers Show Dates I Tickets

Hayley & the Crushers Merch

Follow me on Instagram

Sign up for the Hayley & the Crushers Newsletter - add your email at the Botton of our website. : )

XOXO

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Little Village Detroit

The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

Tickets for August Screeching Weasel Shows

Crushers Merch Store (New Expanding Store Coming Soon!)

Artist Justin Moll

Sparkle and Destroy Podcast

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Hello fellow Crushers!

Here’s a taste of Sparkle & Destroy Podcast, the monthly show I make with my dear friend Danielle the MerCrusher Bagnall, available on Apple Podcasts app and wherever you listen! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts to snag the latest episode the moment it drops! : )

What’s the show about? Um…well…

Rocker Hayley Cain (that’s me!) and Punk Ass Book Jockey / Mermaid Librarian Danielle Bagnall investigate what it means to sparkle and destroy in the modern world. There will be laughs, there will be eye rolls. There will be 90s pop culture references and always, ALWAYS an actionable take-away lesson to (hopefully) add a little sparkle to your day.

Oh yeah. And there will be sea otters. Be a peach and rate and review while you're at it!

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Unsubscribing from old ideas, living in a swing state and the joys of walking around with a big metal stick.

Ologies Podcast - Why people like third wave coffee that tastes like flowers and fruit

Faster and Louder review of Unsubscribe from the Underground

History of Franklin Cider Mill in Michigan

The Congregation Coffee Shop in Detroit (get the carrot cake chai)

See You Tomorrow in North End Detroit

Juno Birch drag queen

Creative Pep Talk Podcast

Walking around Detroit with a Big Metal Stick

Guardian Building Detroit

DIA Cafe - Kresage Court

*** DON’T FORGET TO VOTE ***

Daddy Sisters band

Siberia New Orleans

On Tour!

Crushers in Nashville Thursday 10-17 (All Ages!) - Tickets!

Crushers in Sunday New Orleans 10-20 - Tickets!

Vinyl Pre-order starts 10-22-24! Stay updated with the Crushers Newsletter (sign-up at the bottom of the site)

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