The concept of Cult and Culture began as a short segment created by Justin Pearson, an internationally known musician, record label owner (Three One G Records), author, and actor. He is best known as bassist/vocalist for bands such as Dead Cross, The Locust, and Retox. Justin has come to know and work with a broad spectrum of captivating personalities and brilliant minds, many of which are key figures in the realm of popular culture and cult followings alike. John Waters was one of the first people interviewed for the project- an icon of both cult and culture. Other guests include a broad scope of musicians, producers, authors, and anyone passionate about what they do. In its infancy, segments were shorter, 10-20 minutes, and would be recorded while on tour. Since then, Pearson has collaborated with producer and musician Luke Henshaw (Planet B, Sonido de la Frontera) to build the idea into a proper podcast, now recorded at Penguin Studios in San Diego. The focus is not intended to be solely on people in any one realm, and because guests are friends and family, the conversations are frank, informal, well-informed and genuine.

Cult & Culture’s 17th episode features Black Dice, a band that has undergone transformation over its 25 years in existence from a frightening hardcore band whose dangerous reputation preceded them to an electronic style that still has its teeth but with a different approach. The band reflects on the opportunities they’ve had while at the same time not quite ever fitting into any one scene. They discuss the gear they use, their musical comrades, the similarities between The Grateful Dead and Fugazi or Black Flag, seedy times in Los Angeles and NYC, touring memories, and more.