Dan O Says So, Episode 64: Vic Bondi, Round 3 (Articles Of Faith, Jones Very, Redshift)

This week Dan sits down with Marc Maxey of Justice League, For Closure and Quiet Panic Records to talk punk, pop and poker. That's right, the boys pivot from an examination of the role of music in Marc's life to an examination of his adventures in the world of casino card play including his experiences in the World Series of Poker.

This week Dan sits down with Jonathan Anastas of Slapshot, D.Y.S. and Dysbanded. Together they reflect on the contrasts between Jon's everyday job and his career in music. They examine the evolution of expectations in terms of presentation and ethics in punk rock, analyze the so called "return of masculinity", and compare perspectives on the current political and economic situation in America.

This week Dan sits down to discuss Big Frank Harrison, the man, his impact, and his upcoming memorial benefit. Joining Dan to share their memories and insights are organizers Joe Nelson, Chris Lisk and Ron Martinez.

This week Dan sits down with Wellness Expert Sarah Kuretzky Rossington AKA The Hardcore Therapist. Together they discuss the reality of addressing eating disorders, substance abuse and relationship counseling. Sarah also shares what draws her to hardcore, the role of empathy in her profession and her personal take on faith and spirituality.

This week Dan sits down with Scott McCloud of Girls Against Boys, Soulside and New Wet Kojak to discuss life as an American musician raising a family in Austria, the nature of music as a language, the truth behind a perceived "tidal wave of cool" and the uplifting and evolving role of music in Scott's life.

This week Dan sits down with legendary hardcore vocalist and all around big brain Vic Bondi to discuss his current foray into the world's most vicious surf rock with Redshift, the evolution of American totalitarianism, and the true nature of our political system as a competition amongst battling elites.

This week Dan sits down with Greg Mollin of Artifact Books to discuss Greg's one of kind store, his writing discipline, and the hard truths about editors, publishers and independent bookselling.

This week Dan sits down for a return visit with author and frontman Jerry A. Lang of Poison Idea, Black Bacon, Jerry A. and The Lords of Oblivion and many more. Toogether they discuss the realities of book promotion and live readings, collaborating with musicians overseas, and the nuts and bolts of Jerry's upcoming album and tour with The Hard-Ons from Australia.

This week Dan sits down with John Coyle of Outspoken, Kill The Messenger and Shiners Club amongst many others. Together they discuss oustsider status, work life balance, creative drive and finally an in depth examination of their time together in your Shiners Club of Southern California.

This week Dan sits down with Tim Singer, vocalist of Deadguy, Kiss It Goodbye, No Escape and Bitter Branches. Together they talk graphic arts, self employment and their shared worship of a few key voices from the past.