IO episode 38 - Tom Gabel, Freddy Cricien, Let Me Run
Host Ronen Kauffman talks to TOM GABEL of AGAINST ME! about his new solo effort, watching what you say and more. Tom performs two songs live in the IO studio. Then Ronen talks to MADBALL`s FREDDY CRICIEN about artistic integrity, misconceptions and more....
IO episode 37 - F_cked Up and Poison the Well
Host Ronen Kauffman talks to F_CKED UP`s MIKE HALIECHUK (aka 10,000 MARBLES) and JOSH ZUCKER (aka GULAG) about misinformation, friendship and LOTS of other stuff. Then Ronen talks to POISON THE WELL`s RYAN PRIMACK about the band`s upcoming releases, band...
IO episode 36 - Thursday and Cristy Road
Host Ronen Kauffman talks to THURSDAY`s STEVE PEDULLA and ANDREW EVERDING about new releases, the band`s relationship with entertainment media and much more. Then Ronen talks to artist CRISTY ROAD about her new illustrated novel Bad Habits, political art...
IO episode 35 - Bouncing Souls, Tony Weinbender, Bridge and Tunnel
Ronen talks to THE BOUNCING SOULS` PETE STEINKOPH and BRIAN KIENLEN about optimism, mp3s and vinyl for `09 and much more. Then Ronen talks to TONY WEINBENDER (No Idea Records, THE FEST) about this year`s THE FEST 7 and much more; BRIDGE AND TUNNEL play...
IO episode 34 - Brian Cook and Jesse Luscious
Ronen talks to Brian Cook (RUSSIAN CIRCLES, THESE ARMS ARE SNAKES, BOTCH) about balancing art with business, punk versus metal and more. Then Ronen talks to JESSE LUSCIOUS (BLATZ, THE FRISK, Alternative Tentatcles Records, countless other credits) about...
IO episode 33 - Justin Sane and Brendan Toller
Ronen talks to Justin Sane (ANTI-FLAG) about keeping things fun, the `08 Presidential race, and gender issues. Then Ronen talks to film maker Brendan Toller about his upcoming documentary, I NEED THAT RECORD.
IO episode 32 - Jesse Michaels and The Phenomenauts
Ronen talks to Jesse Michaels (OPERATION IVY/COMMON RIDER) about creativity, transcendental music experiences, new projects and much more. Then Ronen talks to THE PHENOMENAUTS about science, honor, theater and the future.
IO episode 31 - Mick Jones/Tony James and Ari-Up
Ronen talks to Mick Jones (THE CLASH) and Tony James (GENERATION X) of Carbon/Silicon about the intersection of technology and creativity, punk rock generation gaps and much more. Then Ronen talks to Ari-Up (THE SLITS) about women in rock and roll, the...
IO episode 30 - Lou Koller and Dallas Coyle
Ronen talks to Lou Koller (SICK OF IT ALL) about longevity, the Holocaust, tough guys and much more. Then Ronen talks to Dallas Coyle (GOD FORBID) about FOX News as porn, the `08 Presidential race and much more.
IO episode 29 - Chuck Ragan and John Joseph
Ronen talks to Chuck Ragan (HOT WATER MUSIC) about going solo, the philosophy of band break-ups and much more. Chuck also performs live in the studio! Then Ronen talks to John Joseph (CRO-MAGS, BLOODCLOT!) about spirituality, the mainstreaming of...
IO episode 28 - Chris No2 and The New Dress
Ronen talks to Anti-Flag`s Chris #2 about navigating personal tragedy, what he loves about America, veggie dogs and more. Ronen also talks to Brooklyn folk-punk duo The New Dress, who play 2 songs.
IO episode 27 - Ben Weinman and Karen Mitchell/Rajon Tumbokon
Ronen talks to Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman about the band`s past, present and future; and to Karen Mitchell and Rajon Tumbokon of Define the Meaning Fanzine about content and defying the digital age.
IO episode 26 - Greg Attonito/Shanti Wintergate and Virgil Dickerson
Ronen talks to Bouncing Souls frontman Greg Attonito and actress/musician Shanti Wintergate about their new children`s book; and to Virgil Dickerson of Suburban Home Records/Vinyl Collective about indie survival and much more. Includes previously...
IO episode 25 - Norman Brannon and Jordan Cooper
Ronen talks to Norman Brannon (Author, The Anti-Matter Anthology; Texas is the Reason, Shelter) about fanzines, music and values; and to Revelation Records president Jordan Cooper about 20 years of his record label.
IO episode 24 - Alex Saavedra and Alex Arnold
Ronen talks to Alex Saavedra (Eyeball Records) about diversity, longevity, and more; and to Lambgoat.com webmaster Alex Arnold about messageboards, perspective and real life.
IO episode 23 - Ben Weasel and Erik X. Raj
Ronen talks to Ben Weasel (Screeching Weasel, etc.) about going digital, his new solo record and more; and to NJFilmcore.com indie film maker Erik X. Raj about music, movies and bagels.
IO episode 22 - Geoff Rickly and Jim Testa
Ronen talks to Thursday vocalist Geoff Rickly about humble beginnings, blowing up and staying real; and to indie publishing legend Jim Testa (Jersey Beat) about 25 years of DIY publishing and much more.
IO episode 21 - Josh Grabelle and DJ Rossstar
Ronen talks to Trustkill Records founder/president Josh Grabelle about music, business, and the music business; and to DJ Rossstar about his popular internet radio program, DJ Rossstar`s Punk Rock Show
IO Presents: New Brunswick, New Jersey, Goodbye
Special edition focused on the release of host Ronen K`s new book; interviews with Jack Terricloth (World/Inferno), Zak Kaplan (Ratchets, Chunksaah Records) and John Waverka (The Break, Purpose). This podcast also available from Downloadpunk.com.
IO episode 20 - Jack Terricloth and Ross Siegel
Ronen talks to The World/Inferno Friendship Society vocalist Jack Terricloth about metaphor, parties, and committing to the bit; and to Ross Siegel (ReIgnition Recordings) about the future of the music industry, fringe culture and much more.
IO episode 19 - Efrem Schulz and Jordan Baker
Ronen talks to Death By Stereo vocalist Efrem Schulz about the music industry, politics, and being burned up by the sun; and to Jordan Baker (founder of Pastepunk.com) about music reviews, band reunions, and much more
IO episode 18 - Joanna Angel and Dan Yemin
Ronen talks to alt-porn queen Joanna Angel about success, feminism, and more; and to Dan Yemin (Lifetime, Paint It Black, Kid Dynamite) about music, anger, and the pitfalls of being outspoken
IO episode 17 - Frank Pavich and Danny Diablo aka Lord Ezec
Ronen talks to film maker Frank Pavich about the digital re-issue of his NYHC documentary; and to Danny Diablo aka Lrd Ezec (Crown of Thornz, Skarhead) about what`s happened since the making of the film and much more.
IO episode 16 - Derek Hess and Crossbearer vocalist Richard Spencer
Ronen talks to artist/promoter Derek Hess (Strhess Clothing/Strhess Tour) about art, war, and more; and to Crossbearer vocalist Richard Spencer about religion and the existence of God. Seriously.
IO episode 15 - Dallas Coyle (God Forbid)
Ronen talks to Dallas Coyle (God Forbid) about the state of aggressive music, creative evolution, and much more
IO episode 14 - Aubin Paul (Punknews.org)
Ronen talks to Aubin Paul (founder of Punknews.org) about media responsibility, genre wars and more
IO episode 13 - Ray Harkins (Mikoto, Abacus Recordings)
Ronen talks to Ray Harkins (Mikoto, Abacus Recordings) about workoholism, bad taste and bands versus labels
IO episode 12 - Nate Gluck (The Fire Still Burns, Ensign)
Ronen talks to Nate Gluck (Ensign, The Fire Still Burns) about playing from the heart and much more
IO episode 11 - Mike Olender (Burnt By The Sun, Nora)
Ronen talks to Mike Olender (Burnt By The Sun, Nora, Endeavor) about staying political, movies, and his side-project Mosh On Washington
IO episode 10 - D.J. Rose (The Path of Resistance)
Ronen talks to Path of Resistance vocalist DJ Rose about music, ideas, and the discipline of principle.
