Edgeland

With Fall right around the corner and the leaves changing there is one thing you can count on always staying the same, Friday means a new episode of Edgeland Podcast. This week on the show Bill takes things back to '93 with the opening segment of the show. It might be the dumbest thing you hear all month. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with two men from the San Diego hardcore band Unbroken. In the edge column Rob Moran talks about his days learning the xylophone, San Diego hardcore, and his new coffee bar, Heartwork. In the non edge column Steven Andrew Miller talks about the little arguments that teenagers make a big deal of, straightedge in the 90's, and playing Unbroken reunions after the edge break. If you are in the band Earth Crisis you might want to skip this episode.

The Native American summer is here in all its glory and so is Edgeland with a brand new episode to brainwash you into being hardline edge. This week on the show Bill goes over some tattoo ideas that, thankfully, never made it out of the rough draft phase. In the interview portion of the show things get deep, real deep. In the edge column Bill talks with Walter Delgado of Rotting Out about going edge at an early age, the possible negative affects of being edge, and striving to make changes for the better. In the non edge column Bill talks with Dan O'Mahony of No For An Answer, 411, and Done Dying about his musical progression, his thoughts on reunions, and having a mentality of compassion. This episode is one for the ages.

As August gets distant in our rear view mirrors you can rely on a brand new episode of Edgeland to ease you into your new post summer routine. This week on the show Bill goes over some football facts he finds interesting. It is easily the best way to start the new football season and make you a super fan. In the interview segment of the show Bill talks with Chandler Mercer of the Springfield, MO hardcore bands Free At Last and Self Worth. Chandler talks about the ridiculousness of being told you are too young to be edge, dealing with Midwestern peers, and establishing a hardcore scene. In the non edge column Bill talks with Matt Warnke of Bold. Matt talks about getting taken under the wing of the boys of Youth of Today, his own personal evolution, and the lasting power of Bold. You can check out his new band here.

Start off your Labor Day weekend right with the Edgeland Podcast. This week on the show Bill kicks things off with a story about the day his futon was ruined by an inebriated house guest with a tendency to bend the truth. It a tale the will send a chill down your spine, if you like futons. In the interview segment of the show Bill talks with Jeff Jawk of Jawk Records and the Terrible Mistakes Podcast. Jeff talks about his involvement in the Atlanta hardcore scene, what it took to start a record label in the 90's, and working with Deathwish Inc. and Bridge 9. In the non edge segment of the show Bill talks with Buske of Another Victim, The Promise, and Manipulate. Buske talks about the Syracuse hardcore scene, how he broke into playing bands he actually enjoyed playing with, and being on stage with your "hardcore heroes".

If you are bummed out that the summer is slowly winding down you can always cheer yourself up with a brand new episode of Edgeland. This week Bill vents about the latest trend in baby fashions, a trend that is sweeping the nation and concerns every citizen in these United States. In the interview segment of the show, repping the edge, Bill talks with Ian Miller of Kowloon Walled City, Puig Destroyer, and Redemption 87 about the New Orleans sound, Bay Area hardcore, and his podcast Productive Outs. In the non edge column Bill talks with returning guest Clevo. He talks about life after Ten Yard Fight with bands such as Right Brigade as well as Stop and Think. He also talks about life after the core and his career as an educator. A great episode with great people.

Friday has once again graced us with its presence and that means a brand new episode of Edgeland is here to get you through the work day. This week Bill tells a story of a trip to Paris and how if he wishes he had that PMA. In the interview portion of the show it is all Good Clean Fun. In the edge column Bill talks with Mr. Issa about the formation of Good Clean Fun, the bands quick rise in popularity, and the origins of putting X's on every name to designate straightedge. In the non edge column Bill talks with Mike Mowery about getting into hardcore on a Korean air force base, the physics of circle pits, and his current gig in band management. If you like Good Clean Fun then this is the episode for you.

Friday has come and that means Edgeland is here to lead you merrily into the weekend, which I am sure you will not waste in front of the television. This week on the show Bill starts off by playing a voicemail from tattooer and world traveler Max Kuhn and he reveals why his episode of the show will not air as planned. In the interview segment of the show, representing the straightedge, Bill talks with Ray Harkins of the fantastic podcast 100 Words or Less. Ray discusses how he was introduced to straightedge, why he should not have been invited to parties as a teenager, and how he got in the podcast game. In the non edge column Bill talks with Chad Peterson of the legendary hardcore band Strife. Chad talks about the evolution of Strife, hardcore awareness in 2014, and the pros and cons of a barrier.

I have some advice on how to survive the "back to school shopping blues", listen to Edgeland and drown out the sound of terrible children yelling about trapper keepers. This week on the show Bill calls out a certain red headed singer/song writer for some questionable album artwork. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Dan Sant of Over My Dead Body about relocating to these United States, an embarrassing encounter with Fugazi, and how punk/hardcore permeates your every day life. In the non edge column Bill talks with Javier Van Huss of 18 Visions about Orange County hardcore, JNCO jeans, and the lasting influence of 18 Visions.

The week is again drawing to a close and that means it is time for a brand new episode of Edgeland. This week on the show Bill delves into his iTunes collection and plays samples of his guiltiest of guilty pleasures. In the interview segment of the show Bill talks with, artist and founder of The Beautiful Decay, Amir H. Fallah (twitter, instagram, tumblr). Amir talks about the seminal moments of straightedge, graffiti within hardcore, and how the Beautiful Decay came to be. In the non edge column Anthony Pappalardo (twitter, instagram) formerly of Ten Yard Fight and In My Eyes drops in for a return visit. Anthony discusses musical projects, transitioning from Boston to the New York, and he also makes a big announcement. File this episode under crucial.

Remember when you would look forward to Friday because you knew you would be spending the night with Dinosaurs and Urkel, now you can look forward to spending your day with Edgeland. This week on the show Bill shares a million dollar idea that will make him so rich he won't have time to do a podcast because of all the money he will be stacking. In the interview segment of the show it is a Count Me Out take over. Bill talks with frontman Jason Mazzola (instagram) about Blind Melon, how rowdy Richmond can get, why Count Me Out seemed to stay under the radar. In the non-edge column Bill talks with Pete Appleby about transitioning to guitar after being behind the skins of Count Me Out, the perils of touring before cell phones were popular, and how he came to his career as the most core dentist in Richmond. This episode is a must download.