Work, Bitch

October 6th, 2021  |  1 hr 1 min

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Mom & Dad are back. Horror movies! Homecoming dances! Free Britney! Mental health checks! It's all here!

Jeff Smith (Jeromes Dream)

September 29th, 2021  |  1 hr 47 mins

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Jeromes Dream return serves as a reminder of how much impact that band had on post-hardcore as it stretched the boundaries & perceptions of punk fans. We speak with Jeff Smith about his band's influence/legacy within punk & hardcore and where such intense music is birthed from.

Joshua King (Narcissus)

September 22nd, 2021  |  1 hr 15 mins

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A stroll down memory lane this week. Josh & Wes go waaaaay back, having been friends and played shows together since 1999. Josh is a member of beloved and newly reformed metalcore stalwarts Narcissus. Narcissus is headed to Alabama this weekend for a reunion show of monolithic proportions at Furnace Fest.

Mean Jesus

September 15th, 2021  |  1 hr 13 mins

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This week's guests are John & Keith of the Virginia-based band Mean Jesus. Boasting former members of Converge & Bad Korea, Mean Jesus was born out of the pandemic bringing heartfelt punk rock & melodic hardcore that feels familiar yet fresh. Their new seven-inch will be available for preorder from GGT Records on September 24th.

We're All In On All Out (The Ballad Of Effy)

September 8th, 2021  |  1 hr 25 mins

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We spent the Labor Day weekend in Chicago watching pro wrestling with our friends... and this show is a tribute to & recap of that weekend. Now, before you turn your nose up, we ask that you please set your preconceived notions aside and join us on this journey. Pro wrestling is a unique, beautiful art form... and we want to tell you how & why it is so special to The Allen Club. We hope you enjoy it.

School Daze

September 1st, 2021  |  55 mins 9 secs

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First day back to school, first day of work AT school for Ashley...so, you guys get the full scoop. Cash gives a full report. Oh, and we talk about Olde Wrestling's Extravaganza! as well as All Out predictions. The calm before a weekend wrestling storm.

You're In A Conservatorship. (Don't) Call Your Dad.

August 25th, 2021  |  1 hr 9 mins

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Uh Oh! The Fam is back and we've got a lot to catch up on! We talk about all the exciting and not-so-exciting wrestling that took place last weekend. We also talk movies, specifically Pig & The Green Knight, and Conspiracy Corner is BACK

Justin Nottke (Professional Wrestler, Founder-Olde Wrestling)

August 18th, 2021  |  1 hr 21 mins

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HUZZAH! This week's guest is Justin Nottke OR as independent wrestling fans know him-Marion Fontaine. In addition to being a professional wrestler, Justin's the founder of the greatest show on earth...Olde Wrestling!

Melody Caudill (Career Woman)

August 11th, 2021  |  51 mins 22 secs

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This week's guest has the rare distinction of being a 2nd generation artist who's ALSO the daughter of a former guest. At the young age of 17, Melody Caudill's songwriting ability exceeds a level most musicians only hope to achieve and in hearing her talk, it will come as no surprise. Her approach to her music & self-awareness shows through in conversation as well.

Brian McTernan (Producer, Be Well, Battery)

August 4th, 2021  |  1 hr 28 mins

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80 episodes! Wow! Important milestone requires an important guest and we have one. Brian McTernan joins us this week. As a musician and producer, Brian has influenced & shaped the punk & hardcore scene. After fronting legendary hardcore band Battery, his career then shifted into production.

Arty Shepherd (Errortype:11, Instruction, Saint Vitus Bar)

July 28th, 2021  |  1 hr 42 mins

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This falls under the "long time coming" category and it was worth the wait. Arty Shepherd is a name you've heard a million times on WDWEM and with good reason. His bands and songwriting have been a staple in post-hardcore, punk rock, alt rock, and hardcore.

Popeye Vogelsang (Farside, Your Favorite Trainwreck)

July 21st, 2021  |  1 hr 41 mins

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What is it like to have made possibly the best album ever? Well, we ask our modest & wonderful guest about this because as a member of Farside, that distinction was thrust upon them & their incredible album "Rigged", whose influence is still being felt today.

Back To The Basics (Of Yelling At One Another)

July 14th, 2021  |  1 hr 22 mins

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The Family is back on the mic, so you know what that means-lots of yelling at each other and shit talking! Oh, we also discuss the new Black Widow movie, play a round of "We Fuckin?", and Cash closes the show...with a song! YAY

Josh English (Six Going On Seven, Attempt Survivors)

July 7th, 2021  |  1 hr 27 mins

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Coming back from a holiday weekend & we're slinging HEAT! Josh English is our guest this week. His band, Six Going On Seven, is a standout band of the late 90's-early 00's scene. With a sound that leaned more on the influence of power pop & strong "power trio" melodies, they distinguished themselves from many of their peers with timeless songs.

Norman Brannon (Texas Is The Reason, Shelter, New End Original)

June 30th, 2021  |  2 hrs 25 secs

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Steven Sanderson (Gameface, Errortype:11, Instruction)

June 23rd, 2021  |  1 hr 15 mins

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Steven Sanderson (Gameface, Errortype:11, Instruction) is one of the best drummers to grace punk rock, post hardcore, and all points in between. As it turns out, he's also a lot of fun to talk to. You guys are going to dig this chat!