Back On The Grind

By: Pepe Bandit
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  • Summary

  • A podcast about life, music, people and the stories that bring us closer.

    With interviews, folk punk & our own personal experiences, we discuss how you can show up through the many challenges of life and celebrate the victories when you do. There's no reason to do this alone, we can learn from each other even if we make some mistakes along the way. Join us as we embark on a journey to figure out how to find meaning & balance, navigate relationships & grow with you.

    We have a strong connection to the folk-punk & DIY, underground music community in general, so you can expect to hear about that too. Prison, addiction & personal authority are themes that arise often during our conversations as well. We hope to become a valuable part of your life through our efforts with Back On The Grind.

    Help support us on this journey & get some member exclusives:

    • patreon.com/BackontheGrind

    Episodes are published twice a month. On the 1st of every month we interview a musician. On the 15th of every month we share our personal stories or have conversations with additional guests.

    • Do you have a question about something you heard in an episode?
    • Do you have a question for us about something you're dealing with in life?
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    Get in touch with your questions & we will do our best to address it on the show.

    Email us (we guarantee results)

    • Podcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.com

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    • instagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram


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    • StayFreeCoffee.com


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Episodes
  • Recalling The Early Pat The Bunny / Johnny Hobo Days (part 1) w/ Dani Chaoflux & Mark Leonard #40

    Recalling The Early Pat The Bunny / Johnny Hobo Days (part 1) w/ Dani Chaoflux & Mark Leonard #40
    Dec 15 2024

    In this informative episode, Pepe takes us on a journey to revisit the early days of folk punk with a focus on Pat the Bunny (Johnny Hobo) & the DIY Bandits label that released much of his music. He enlists the support of longtime friends Dani Chaoflux & Mark Leonard who also spent time with Pat during those days. Together they explore a fascinating origin story that sparked a local community that eventually helped ignite a country wide scene. This is part 1...stay tuned for parts 2 & 3!


    Support the podcast to get bonus episodes + goods

    • patreon.com/BackontheGrind


    HIGHLIGHTS:


    • "What were you thinking?" during the early Bandit days
    • Creating the Love Songs For The Apocalypse layout
    • What was a typical day like at Bandits HQ back then?
    • What happened to the DIY Bandits website?
    • Who were the DIY Bandits?
    • Remembering the first Johnny Hobo shows
    • Escaping security story
    • Favorite memory about Pat The Bunny
    • Did the Johnny Hobo music actually reflect who Pat was?
    • What was the scene like?
    • Would you do it all again if you knew how it ended up going?
    • We didn't use the term "folk punk" in the early days
    • Folk punk bands then & now
    • Touring with Johnny Hobo & the Freight Trains
    • What was the folk punk scene like in CT. in the early-mid 2000's?
    • What was the difference between the early shows and current day shows?
    • We like ska!
    • Reflecting on Pat The Bunny during the Johnny Hobo era
    • Some Thoughts on the podcast




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    • StayFreeCoffee.com



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    • instagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram


    Send us questions, comments or topic suggestions to

    • Podcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.com
    • Leave a comment/question on Spotify or Instagram (we read them all)




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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • COFFEE BREAK - Homeless Gospel Choir on The Song Writing Process

    COFFEE BREAK - Homeless Gospel Choir on The Song Writing Process
    Dec 1 2024

    Todays COFFEE BREAK features The Homeless Gospel Choir discussing the song writing process & touring.


    Listen to the full interview here:

    Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/6a0xC8MZqfVjEzwAnOAtGN?si=c0dad602914d42b8

    Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeless-gospel-choir-a-hopeful-conversation-around/id1681556943?i=1000618989421



    Support the podcast & get bonus episodes + goods

    • patreon.com/BackontheGrind



    Get Coffee for the Bandit in you; roasted by Pepe himself

    • StayFreeCoffee.com


    Follow the podcast on Instagram

    • instagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram



    Send us questions, comments or topic suggestions to

    • Podcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.com
    • Leave a comment/question on Spotify or Instagram (we read them all)



    ***Word of mouth really matters to us. Here's two simple things you can do to help keep this podcast going strong:

    1. Share your favorite episode with a friend who you think will also enjoy it.
    2. Leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this :)



    Stay Free until next time!


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    5 mins
  • We Are All Haunted By What Resides In The Shadows (part 2) w/ Pepe Bandit #39

    We Are All Haunted By What Resides In The Shadows (part 2) w/ Pepe Bandit #39
    Nov 15 2024

    In part two of this shadow work series, Pepe explores examples & thoughts about the shadow through Apes Of The State, Rent Strike, Carl Jung & his own personal journey in prison & more. Expect to learn what you can gain from doing shadow work yourself & some practical action steps to help you begin the process as well as a couple book recommendations to start with. No longer let the ghosts of your past rule your life in the present.


    Listen to part 1 here:

    Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2e8o5zHHCWDNcU65yWQ4Mo?si=318ea54398634f6b

    Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-are-all-haunted-by-what-resides-in-the-shadows/id1681556943?i=1000673130662


    Support the podcast to get bonus episodes + goods

    • patreon.com/BackontheGrind



    Get Coffee for the Bandit in you; roasted by Pepe

    • StayFreeCoffee.com



    Follow the podcast on Instagram

    • instagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram


    Send us questions, comments or topic suggestions to

    • Podcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.com
    • Leave a comment/question on Spotify or Instagram (we read them all)




    ***Word of mouth really matters to us. Here's two simple things you can do to help keep this podcast going strong:

    1. Share your favorite episode with a friend who you think will also enjoy it.
    2. Leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this :)



    Stay Free until next time!


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    23 mins

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