Dan O Says So, Episode 41: Spencer Ackerman

This week Dan sits down with Efrem Schulz vocalist of Death By Stereo, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and Manic Hispanic to discuss growing up in Orange County, learning to incorporate humor into his music, and the path that led him to co-found Programme Skate & Sound, one of the most vital multi-purpose DIY spaces on the entire West Coast.

This week Dan chews the fat with an absolute cornerstone of East Coast Hardcore and the Youth Crew movement of the late 80's, drummer Sammy Siegler. The conversation covers Sammy's time in Youth of Today, Civ, Rivals Schools and others as well as looking behind the curtain at Sam's time in the world of commercial marketing.

In this episode Dan sits down with Johnny Temple, longtime bassist of Soulside and Girls Against Boys as well as founder of independent publisher Akashic Books. The discussion ranges from hitting the road after decades away in the case of Soulside, to the ethos motiviation and spirit behind Akashic Books and their one of a kind catalog.

Dan O Says So returns with Episode 51, an in depth conversation with LAPD Detective Supervisor Knocko Nolan. Topics range from the psychological impact of his time spent investigating violent crimes against children to the the complicated role of the police in the era of Black Lives Matter.

To celebrate his 50th episode Dan sits down to indulge himself in a conversation with his bandmates from OC Hardcore Legends 411 as the band prepares for it's first live shows in 30 years.

Dan sits down for a return visit with award winning Investigative Journalist A.C. Thompson to discuss his PBS Frontline documentary 'Plot To Overturn The Election'. Thompson provides unique insight into the events of November 2020 that went on to provide the cornerstone of 'The Big Lie' and fan the flames of the eventual January 6th attack on the Capitol.

This week Dan sits down with OCHC legend Pat Longrie of Unity, Uniform Choice and Wishingwell Records to discuss how his own childhood informed the early years of his hardcore punk involvement, and how his time in the underground has defined his values system going forward.

Dan sits down with author and columnist Jim Ruland to discuss his latest book 'Corporate Rock Sucks - The Rise & Fall of SST Records'.

Dan sits down with Paul Miner, owner of Buzzbomb Studios and one of the most prolific Engineers and Producers in all of Punk and Hardcore. Topics include the migration from analog to digital, working with everyone from the Adolescents to Agnostic Front, what truly makes for a good recording experience and how a life on the boards mixes with his roles as a husband and father.

This week Dan gets a return visit from the man behind perhaps the most instantly recognizable guitar tone in all of hardcore. Pete Chramiec of Verbal Assault sits down to discuss the band's recent reunion dates, the continued relevance of underground music and... well... interesting grampas.