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For most red blooded American it is a three day weekend, and this means even more time to soak in the straight edge propaganda on this weeks episode of Edgeland podcast. This week Bill revisits Law and Order: Edgeland to go over a slightly controversial aspect of the straight edge, it might upset some, but it needs to be said. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Tom Mullen the man behind the popular Washed Up Emo blog, podcast, DJ night. and radio show. Tom discusses his upbringing in the Vermont punk/hardcore scene, the start of Washed Up Emo, and why one prominent musician will never do his show. This weeks episode is brought to you with limited commercial interruption by DRKLGHT Clothing, check out everything in their store at www.drklght.com and follow them on instagram at @DRKLGHTclothes.

The harsh summer sun has cooked everything and left us with nothing more than a brand new episode of Edgeland podcast. This week on the show Bill discusses a pet peeve when people find out a person does not consume drugs, or alcohol. It never changes. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Derek Youngsma of Bleeding Through about his first band, how he came to join Bleeding Through, and the over 30 edge club. In the non edge column Bill talks with Jeff Murphy of Hoist the Colors. Jeff talks the vastness of the southern California edge, how his band Hoist the Colors came together, and the Hoist the Colors podcast. This weeks episode is once again brought to you by the fine folks over at DRKLGHT clothing.

As we all continue our slow and painful march towards death at least there is a brand new episode of Edgeland Podcast to cram in your ears and take your mind off your blistered feet. This week on the show Bill gives a full recap of his experience in the comedy tent at Warped Tour and explains how great the set up was. In the interview portion of show Bill talks with Mark McKay of legendary Boston hardcore band Slapshot. Mark talks about swearing off all drugs before the term straight edge, the early days of the Boston straight edge, and the Slapshot band dynamic. In the non edge column Bill talks with returning guest Alex Garcia-Rivera of American Nightmare. Al talks about how Van Halen got him into drumming, his nerdiness surrounding the drums, and his solo project Chrome Over Brass. This weeks episode is brought to you by the fine folks at DRKLGHT Clothing.

August is here and that means the summer is coming to a close, but one thing that is not ending mother fucking Edgeland. This week on the show Bill tries to debate a Youtube video and most likely loses to the mans power and charisma. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Adam Dyson of Withdrawal and Ill Fated about being straight edge and alone in Winnipeg, the importance of smaller regional bands, and some of Canada's secret sippers. In the non edge column Bill talks with Joey of The Banner about the different scenes within New Jersey, early scream dance moves, and the evolution of The Banner. Tell all your friends.

The summer is slowly fading away, but Edgeland keeps on coming. This week on the show Bill dives deep, deep, deep into the vault of his teenage life to unearth a tune that hasn't been heard in civilized society for a long time. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Alec Faber of True Love and Freedom about the Michigan scene, the perception of Detroit, and his life as a Navy man. In the non edge column Tony Erba of Fuck You Pay Me returns for a third time to talk about Cecil the lion, getting back to vegetarianism, and why he is thankful the world hates Hulk Hogan. A great episode to say goodbye to July with.

They say two things in life are certain, death and taxes. Well add "a new episode of Edgeland every Friday" to that list. This week on the show take a stroll through the new Edgeland HQ 2.0 with Bill as your guide. A wonderful picture is painted and not a detail is spared. In the interview portion of the show the format is busted yet again. The show revolves entirely around the good reverend Hank Peirce. Hank discusses the early days of straight edge in Boston, going out on the road with bands like Slapshot and Uniform Choice, and his path to becoming a reverend. A great episode with a great edgeman.

This week on the show Bill is back from his Alaskan adventure and things get straight to business. For the first time ever in podcast history their is no non-edge guest (lets not count the time Bill was interviewed, that was non canonical). This week Bill talks with documentary film maker Keegan Kuhn. The show kicks off with an interview with Keegan and his partner Kip Andersen being interviewed on Democracy Now about their film Cowspiracy and the affect of animal agriculture on global climate change. Then things really get going when Bill talks with Keegan about Richmond crews, always being pissed off, and why being straight edge is so important. A great episode that will get the straight edge pride flowing.

Another Friday is here and another episode of Edgeland is ready to brainwash you into X'ing up and starting fights. Bill is on a much needed vacation in Alaska this week and is probably riding a moose as you read this, and to commemorate this Bill is showcasing the premiere Alaskan straight edge hardcore band. Listen and enjoy. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with returning guest Matt Pike about his former band Some Kind of Hate, when the Kenmore Agency went full time, and his involvement with a variety of different reunions. In the non edge column Bill talks with Josh Holden of American Nightmare about the influence of his older brother, finding his place on the east coast, and delicious weed/mushroom cookies. A great episode to guide you into the weekend.

Edgeland Podcast is back just in time for you to strap it to a bottle rocket and shoot it straight to the heavens. This week on the show Bill goes over ways to avoid, and ways to get into fights on the 4th of July. Because nothing shows how patriotic you are like smashing in the face of another American. In the interview segment of the show Bill talks with photographer Todd Pollock about being edge before fully knowing the edge culture, why hardcore is the best to photograph, the disbanding of his band Test of Time and his new band Todd's War. In the non edge column Bill talks with musician and artist Justin Melkmann. Justin talks about his early distaste for drinking, the day he met GG Allin, and his band World War IX. Download and pledge allegiance to the edge.