Episode 4 is out now!

Diz and Alicia discuss the overwhelming amounts of hopelessness we're surrounded by in punk rock, society, and the world in general and why hope combined with what you do and/or say matters.

Listen to our playlist on Spotify New episodes drop on Saturdays Song: “I Hate My Life” by Youth brigade Perfectionism is something al struggles with. JP Sears was a satirical spiritual guru. Information about toxic masculinity relates mostly to traits that are harmful to men and society and are associated with domestic violence and assault. Sects of punk rock or punk rock genres Crust punk and Antischism's song "Salvation or Annhilation" since its not on Spotify Glamorization of self-destruction (op ed) and a Reddit thread for punk rock songs about self-destruction Millennials generally want a purpose-driven workplace (not everyone needs to have a purpose, but it is important to us) and 8 characteristics of Millennials National Sex Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 alicia mentioned GG Allin, but meant :)

As an aside, this is the last episode we recorded tipsy. The drinks for our next batch of episodes have been water, coffee, and seltzer :)

Shout Outs Punk Rock Bowling Hope matters: Why Changing the Way We Think Is Critical to Solving the Environmental Crisis

Current Events Discussed in the Episode: The Slap between Chris Rock and and Will Smith and many critiques and perspectives can be found online. A local article about the slap repercussions is on Hawaii News Now. Congress stopping universal school lunch, Parallels with Russian during the Cold War and 2022 (sorry! It's an NYT article so needs a subscription. Email us)

We'd like to hear from you. What is violence? What are your perspectives about toxic masculinity and the agency of women? Do you think it is harder to care than not to care? How do you find hope where your work is? Is it punk to try? Where do you find joy? Email us or reach out on our socials.

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