Wed, Nov 6, 2024 - Post-Election Picks

This episode kicks off with a call from Izzy in Riverside, who shares her post-election feelings and discusses the recent Danny Elfman concert. The host then plays "Fight the Power" by Public Enemy, setting a tone of resilience. Throughout the show, the host encourages listeners to practice self-care and find healing through music, especially after the election. The episode features a diverse set of music, including punk, ska, and even a unique "ska punk with dark jazz" band from Indonesia named Hard Milk.

A significant portion of the show is dedicated to a lively interview with professional wrestler Lenny Leather from New Jersey. Lenny shares insights into the independent wrestling scene, his signature move (the "leg DDT"), and his passion for wrestling despite often performing for little or no pay. He discusses wrestlers he's trained with, including Damian Priest, and the community aspect of indie wrestling, from birthday parties to baby showers. The host expresses his hope for Lenny to make it to televised leagues and connects the dedication of indie wrestlers to his own early days as a musician.

The episode also includes several listener requests, highlighting the interactive nature of the show. Towards the end, a local band from Santa Cruz, Just Dandy, gets airplay with their song "Garbage Fire," a track inspired by the recent election. The host praises the band and encourages listeners to support local artists.

Setlist:

• Public Enemy - "Fight the Power"
• Cake - "Sinking Ship"
• The Clash - "White Riot"
• Alkaline Trio - "Keep On Living"
• Rage Against the Machine - "War Within a Breath"
• Bruce Springsteen - "Land of Hope and Dreams"
• Sam Cooke - "A Change Is Gonna Come"
• Hard Milk - "Tragedy"
• Build Us Airplanes - "Sinking"
• Violación Auditiva - "Rattus"
• Quincy Jones - "Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)"
• The Spits - "Witch Hunt"
• Dead Kennedys - "Kill the Poor"
• Cherish - "Hope Against Hope"
• Haysmith - "To Say My Name"
• Fishbone - "Subliminal Fascism"
• The Living End - "Prisoner of Society"
• The Queers - "Your Trippin'"
• Just Dandy - "Garbage Fire"
• Propagandhi - "Potemkin City Limits"