Punk Rock Pariah with Grendel & Greg
On Episode 131, Greg and Grendel sit down with filmmaker Adam Assad, whose film 'The Sea Was Never Blue' has resonated with audiences of all political affiliations nationwide. Listen now!
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On Episode 130 of Punk Roch Pariah, Grendel and Greg sit down and discuss curating social media, the rules that govern our lives, the inability to achieve the "American Dream," and so much more. Listen now!
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On Episode 129 of Punk Rock Pariah, Greg & Grendel have an hour-long conversation with “Mira” from the street punk band Bezlad from Kharkiv, Ukraine, about their journey to escape the bombing of their city by Russian forces. Mira offers insights into the day-to-day experiences of people amidst the ongoing war. A call to aid from Greg: My dear Ukrainian friends in the band from Kharkiv have written five songs during the war while fleeing the bombings in Ukraine. These songs have been written about the war and what it has been like for them. Having gotten to relative...
info_outline Episode 128 - Sam J. MillerPunk Rock Pariah with Grendel & Greg
On Episode 128 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel sits down with award-winning science fiction and fantasy author Sam J. Miller to talk about his new short stories collection Boys, Beasts, & Men. The two explore the themes of monsters, masculinity, and growing up a gay punk in rural NY in Sam's books, as well as activism, film, and so much more. This is an extraordinary interview. Sam is appearing at the University Bookstore on the Ave on Wednesday, June 22, at 6 pm. There will be a reading and a Q&A with author Ted Chiang. Learn more or register . Sam J. Miller In Conversation...
info_outline Episode 127 - Mariner Moose, COVID Strikes Back, and the Eiffel TowerPunk Rock Pariah with Grendel & Greg
On Episode 127 of Punk Rock Pariah, Grendel and Greg talk about the country being over taking COVID precautions, despite a huge spike; zoomer slang; live concerts on pirate ships; and so much more. Give it a listen!
info_outline Episode 126 - Unionizing at Amazon, Russian Atrocities, and BananasPunk Rock Pariah with Grendel & Greg
On Episode 126 of PRP, Greg and Grendel give a news roundup that includes the Amazon Labor Union and Russian Atrocities in Ukraine, as well as talk lists, cake, juggling balls, and so much more.
info_outline Episode 125 - The Why and How of Mutual AidPunk Rock Pariah with Grendel & Greg
On Episode 125 of PRP, Grendel and Greg have their regular pop culture discussions, talk Chelsea FC being taken over by the UK Government, and they have an extensive conversation on Mutual Aid, what it does, and why it is necessary. The boys are on fire in this one!!
info_outline Episode 124 - Formula 1, Chalino Sánchez, & Greg's RevengePunk Rock Pariah with Grendel & Greg
On Episode 124 of PRP, Grendel and Greg talk about Grendel's newfound love of Formula 1, Chalino Sánchez and Narcocorrido, Ukraine, Greg's hours long high speed chase for revenge, and so much more. Get into it!!
info_outline Episode 123 - Ukraine, Color Blindness, & What Would You Do to Defend Your Neighbors?Punk Rock Pariah with Grendel & Greg
On Episode 123 of PRP, Greg and Grendel talk about the Voices of Ukraine, vegan soccer clubs, what it is like living with color blindness, and pose the question, "what would you do if you were faced with war breaking out in yoru hometown?" Listen now!
info_outline Episode 122 - Parents Getting COVID, War in Ukraine, & PatriotismPunk Rock Pariah with Grendel & Greg
On Episode 122 of PRP, Greg and Grendel talk about the threat of COVID, read statements from those affected by Russia starting a war in Ukraine, discuss Patriotism, and so much more. This is a must listen!
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BLACK LIVES MATTER. PERIOD.
This is an unparalleled time in modern history where the masses are standing up against the systemic racism and white supremacy upon which our country has been built.
The question we must all ask ourselves is whether we are part of the solution or part of the problem. We must be consistently listening, learning, educating ourselves, and acting upon what we have learned. In her book Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?, Beverly Daniel Tatum says, "[A] genuine commitment to interrupting racism is a long-term commitment...We all need community to give us energy, to strengthen our voices, and to offer constructive criticism when we stray off course." So we call upon all of our listeners to be that energy.
The best way to work towards being that energy is to start by educating ourselves. Even the most learned among us must be constantly evolving, which is part of the "lifelong commitment" that Beverly Daniel Tatum mentions above. In light of this, we wanted to share some of our favorite resources we have come across:
1) Black Lives Matter Resources are available HERE;
2) The Black Lives Matter At Schools 2020 Teaching Curriculum Resource guide for teaching K-12 is available HERE; and
3) The Social Justice Film Festival has put together a list of films, books, and resources that you can access HERE.
We also wish to share a few book recommendations of our own. Below this message are six of our favorites for learning about being anti-racist and/or a better understanding about the conditions against which the Black Lives Matters Movement is currently fighting. Please try to seek out a black-owned bookstore to purchase them. We recommend L.E.M.S., located right here in Seattle, or take a look at this list put together by the African American Literature Book Club.
In the words of Ibram X. Kendi, from his book How to Be an Antiracist, "One either allows racial inequities to persevere, as a racist, or confronts racial inequities, as an antiracist. There is no in-between safe space of “not racist.” The claim of “not racist” neutrality is a mask for racism."
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