This week’s episode dives into a whirlwind of major headlines: Hunter Biden’s conviction on gun charges, sparking debates on political bias and its impact on President Biden, the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision preserving access to the abortion pill. Also, California’s new law banning hidden fees takes effect, aiming for price transparency. Trump admits to owning a gun despite felony convictions, adding fuel to the gun control debate. We cover a significant IRS crackdown on wealthy tax dodgers and Joey Chestnut’s surprising ban from the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.
The Nerds start out the show with some local news on the downfall of the cannabis industry here in California, we try to get to the bottom of what is going on around here! Then, since it’s Pride month and we need to celebrate, we break down the history of Brownie Mary – one of cannabis’s first pioneers and advocates and how she provided safe medicinal cannabis access to her patients suffering from the AIDS crisis in the 80’s. It’s inspiring moment that gives us hope to keep fighting the good fight to end the stigma of cannabis! So don’t panic! It’s organic!
On this episode of DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined by Juan Garcia of evildead to talk old school Thrash, Riley Gale, and their sick new record Toxic Grace, out now! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram!
Sherin, Philip, and Alice Meichi Li are back and circling the Tardis in a riveting Doctor Who episode aptly titled, “Baby, What’s Wrong with the Universe?” They embark on an exhaustive journey through each episode of the exhilarating 14th season, with a particular spotlight on the fifth episode, “Dot and Bubble.” This episode, more than any other, sparked a flurry of animated discussions and debates about the underlying themes and the complex characters that the series introduces. In the course of their discourse, they arrive at the epiphany that the 14th season is essentially is diagnosing the societal ills of… Read more »
On June 13, Foo Fighters premiered “Unconditional” for lucky attendees of their Emirates Old Trafford show in Manchester, England. However, the song is, by no means, “new.” In fact, it’s an unreleased demo that was never fully realized. A band representative noted, “The band’s rediscovery of ‘Unconditional’ happened in true spontaneous Foo Fighters fashion. The song came up in conversation during rehearsals for the UK tour, and all it took was one run-through. The decision was made instantly to share it with everyone in the same way — live.” Check out the live performance of “Unconditional” below, courtesy of @foofighterslive… Read more »
Ahead of his June 15 set at Download Festival, Rage Against The Machine guitarist and political activist Tom Morello took to London’s Electric Ballroom stage on June 13 to perform in an intimate club setting. Of course, he played all the Rage hits such as “Killing In The Name” and “Freedom” and he also played fan-favorite collabs such as “Hold The Line” originally performed with grandson and “Lets’ Get The Party Started,” which he originally performed with Bring Me The Horizon. Additionally, the artist had an exciting guest join the set. Måneskin guitarist Thomas Raggi teamed up with Morello to… Read more »
Following the recent April 26 release of I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1.5), Teddy Swims is back with a reimagination of fan-favorite track “The Door” featuring Argentinian icon Tiago PZK. The “Lose Control” artist shared, “It’s been crazy seeing my music spread throughout the world, especially in Latin America. I remember when I first saw my songs being translated into Spanish – it was a surreal experience. I knew I wanted to add a new dynamic to this track and am so excited to have Tiago joining me on it.” Tiago PZK also shared more about his work on the track noting,… Read more »
Since ending their hiatus last year, Boys Like Girls have successfully kept us all on the edge of our seats with their latest album, tour news, and now their unexpected team-up with EDM artist Said The Sky. While Boys Like Girls have once again honed in on their sugary alt-pop sound on their October 2023 released full-length album SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS, their latest collaboration sees vocalist Martin Johnson blending his unique prowess with a striking falsetto and propelling the track forward. With the echoes of his voice lingering in the air, the track is a kaleidoscope of Boys Like Girls’… Read more »
With anticipation building around the group’s forthcoming album, The Crucible Of Life, The Home Team has returned with their tug-on-your-heartstrings ballad, “Walk This World With Me.” “I personally have a really soft spot for ballads, but to be honest it was kind of a battle deciding whether or not to make one for this album,” vocalist Brian Butcher shares. “The softness isn’t always representative of our sound, but when the idea for this song’s chorus came to me, I was really driven to see it all the way to the end. It is definitely a spiritual successor to Slow Bloom’s… Read more »
HEALTH is gearing up for Rat-Girl summer of their own, and they’re kicking it off with a reimagined version of “ASHAMED” from their 2023 LP RAT WARS. The LA-based noise rockers have recruited CHVRCHES‘ frontwoman Lauren Mayberry to add her unique indie pop vocals to the ethereal track. Recently, HEALTH also revealed their SELECTED WORKS album on May 13, 2024 featuring reworked tracks with guest features from Bad Omens, Poppy, Lamb Of God, and more. Check out the crossover below. Throughout the summer and fall, HEALTH is performing on myriad festival stages and headlining their own Rat-Based Warfare shows in… Read more »
