Content warning: explicit language, discussions of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and gun violence.

For the theme, "Go Green," or albums with green cover art, James selects the 2002 album "Sing Sing Death House" by the punk rock band The Distillers. In this episode we talk about the many flavors of punk, the impact of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater on music, the evolution of the music press, and the remarkable courage it takes to sing about one's trauma.