Best Ceschi Podcasts (2025)

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What's Another Night? w/ Apes Of The State #50 59:48

1d ago59:48

59:48

April & Pepe delve into the themes of nostalgia, loss, & the creative process behind Apes Of The State's latest album. They discuss the personal stories that influenced the music, the collaborative nature of songwriting, & the impact of community & friendship on the artistic journey. The conversation highlights the importance of honoring loved ones…

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Exploring Liminal Spaces w/ Myles Bullen #49 52:37

16d ago52:37

52:37

Answering questions submitted by fans & other musicians, Myles Bullen explores their latest album with Pepe Bandit. Myles reveals an unknown history to Pepe that has secretly connected them both for over 15 years. Themes of connection, community & cathartic music are also brought up. Myles discusses the evolution of their music, particularly the tr…

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Four Movies w/ Spoken Nerd (pt. 2) The Last Circus #48 51:59

1M ago51:59

51:59

In part two of the 4 movies series, Spoken Nerd talks with Pepe Bandit about The Last Circus. A film they both loved so much it got its own episode dedicated to it. This is one of Pepe's all time favorite movies...Tune in to see what the hype is all about! Support the podcast/get bonus episodes + goods patreon.com/BackontheGrind HIGHLIGHTS: The Las…

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Crazy & The Brains on Facing Criticism, Being Less Judgmental & Living Life In A Fearless Way #47 49:29

2M ago49:29

49:29

"I try to live my life in a fearless way" Christoph Jesus of Crazy & The Brains, shares his journey as an artist, recalling experiences performing with various bands, the differences between opening & headlining shows, & the challenges of facing criticism. He emphasizes the importance of artistic freedom & the essence of punk rock, which he believe…

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Four Movies w/ Spoken Nerd (pt. 1) Beast Of The Southern Wild, Accion Mutante, The Substance #46 1:09:55

2M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Spoken Nerd & Pepe Bandit each pick two movies for the other to watch & then discuss with you. This episode explores 3 of those films, Beast Of The Southern Wild, Accion Mutante, & The Substance. Check out the movie previews (linked below.) Then in part 2 of this series, they dedicate the entire episode to The Last Circus (you might want to watch i…

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The Taxpayers - Nobody Is A Lost Cause #45 1:04:17

3M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

In this conversation, Rob & Noah from TheTaxpayers discuss their journey back to music after nearly a decade without a new album. They explore the themes of their upcoming release 'Circle Breaker', including trauma, loss, & the hope that follows. The band reflects on the resurgence of interest in their music, particularly through platforms like Tik…

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Love As Resistance Behind Bars w/ Eric King #44 1:00:39

3M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

In this conversation, former political prisoner Eric King shares his experience of incarceration & the profound impact of relationships during his time in prison. He discusses the journey that led him to federal prison, the challenges of maintaining connections with loved ones, & the unique bond he formed with his wife, Rochelle. He highlights the …

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Recalling The Early Pat The Bunny / Johnny Hobo Days (part 3) w/ Brook Pridemore #43 1:02:44

3M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

For the final installment of our Johnny Hobo Q&A, Brook Pridemore joins Pepe to offer some more perspectives on the questions listeners sent in. They also discuss some of the general happenings of the folk punk scene from the mid to late 2000's. Enjoy! (There will be some additional Pat The Bunny questions answered by Pepe on our Patreon feed) Supp…

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Friends In Real Life discussed by April (Apes Of The State) & Ceschi (Codefendants) Bonus Episode!!! 25:57

4M ago25:57

25:57

Wondering what the upcoming Friends In Real Life album will be like? Well, here's a sneak peek... The day after Pat (fka Pat The Bunny) announced he will be releasing music for the first time in 10 years, Pepe decided to chat with friends April Hartman of Apes Of The State & Julio "Ceschi" Ramos of Codefendants about the new album. Expect to hear w…

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Recalling The Early Pat The Bunny / Johnny Hobo Days (part 2) w/ Pepe Bandit #42 1:01:11

4M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

***Please take the poll in the Spotify show notes & tell us what Johnny Hobo music we should repress on vinyl*** Pepe answers questions you all sent in, largely about Pat The Bunny during the Johnny Hobo days while also reflecting on his own journey through the folk punk scene. He shares personal stories of struggle, inspiration, & the DIY ethos th…

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Matt Pless on Creativity & Living Between Worlds #41 47:57

5M ago47:57

47:57

Matt Pless & Pepe explore many engaging topics. Expect to hear about music & creativity from the time of early humans to the age of social media. Matt shares his extensive journey through the music scene & his time hanging out with Pat The bunny. The discussion also touches on the challenges of navigating between different musical worlds & environm…

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Recalling The Early Pat The Bunny / Johnny Hobo Days (part 1) w/ Dani Chaoflux & Mark Leonard #40 1:05:22

5M ago1:05:22

1:05:22

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 fascinatin…

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COFFEE BREAK - Homeless Gospel Choir on The Song Writing Process 5:09

6M ago5:09

5:09

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 …

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We Are All Haunted By What Resides In The Shadows (part 2) w/ Pepe Bandit #39 23:22

6M ago23:22

23:22

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 recommendatio…

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RENT STRIKE - Words Are Spells, Concept Albums & Planning Our Escape #38 53:04

7M ago53:04

53:04

John Warmb of the band Rent Strike returns to the show & talks to Pepe about recording their latest album Möbius Strip Mall & why they often makes concept albums. A large portion of the conversation focuses on the power of words & the magic that flows through & out of them. Together, Pepe & John explore some practical of examples of how we cast a s…

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We Are All Haunted By What Resides In The Shadows (part 1) w/ Pepe Bandit #37 23:21

7M ago23:21

23:21

In this episode of Back on the Grind, Pepe Bandit discusses the transformative power of the shadow. Drawing from his background in life coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma recovery & more, he aims to help others understand the shadow correctly. He discusses the differences between repression & suppression & how shadow material can accumu…

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COFFEE BREAK - P.T. Burnem & Pepe Bandit on Meditation & Making Peace w/ the Dragon Toilet 4:43

7M ago4:43

4:43

Todays COFFEE BREAK features an exclusive clip from our patreon featuring P.T. Burnem. He discusses meditation and Pepe shares a story about toilets in prison. Article about prison toilets: https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2024/10/21/what-its-like-to-poop-prison/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=other Use the code SHIPFREE to Get free shipping o…

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The Looms on Mermaid Rituals, Personal Loss, Digital Communication & more #36 1:13:36

8M ago1:13:36

1:13:36

"We became mermaids at the parade." In this conversation Pepe does his best to get The Looms to open up about some rumors surrounding the band. They share their unique journey, touching on themes of rituals, personal loss, and the collaborative nature of songwriting. The band members reflect on their diverse backgrounds, from metal influences, phil…

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Jo Rodriguez on Imposter Syndrome & The Personal Impact Of Folk Punk Music In Our Lives #35 47:50

8M ago47:50

47:50

In this conversation, Pepe Bandit and Jo Rodriguez discuss the impact of music on their lives, particularly folk punk music. They share personal stories of how certain musicians or songs have helped them through difficult times and provided a sense of grounding. They also discuss imposter syndrome and the challenges of feeling like they don't belon…

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Rethinking The Tactics Of Cancel Culture with shugE #34 1:05:00

9M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

"In any corner of the radical left it makes most sense for this conversation to be happening, in my opinion, it's in the folk punk world." Community organizer and musician shugE joins Pepe to discuss the tactics of cancel culture & rethink if they align with folk punk & radical politics in general. Is cancel culture the best way to create a better …

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Opening A Gay Bar In The 90's To Supporting Folk Punk Currently w/ John Crunch #33 47:36

9M ago47:36

47:36

John Crunch comes on to share his story of opening a successful gay bar (The LURE) in the 90's. We also dive into what it was like to discover punk rock & the fact he was gay when he was younger. From there we follow his story to becoming a state trooper at 19, facing harassment/resigning, moving to NYC, getting sober, supporting folk punk and much…

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COFFEE BREAK - Pat The Bunny & Ceschi on Musical Inspirations 6:41

9M ago6:41

6:41

Welcome to the first Back On The Grind Coffee Break. Our Coffee Breaks will appear occasionally & feature moments from our regular or exclusive patreon episodes. The Coffee Break is a way we can give you a quick glimpse into what happens here at Back On The Grind. This Coffee Break features Ceschi & Pat (formerly Pat The Bunny) discussing musical i…

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Michael Schneeweis-The Path Of Spiritual Cultivation & Releasing Music When Pat The Bunny Is Your Brother #32 1:17:07

10M ago1:17:07

1:17:07

"I used to feel like I was constantly fucking up, constantly doing the wrong thing...and that's where I was living for a number of years; always feeling bad about myself." Michael Schneeweis shares what it was like to release music as Pat The Bunny's younger brother. He then goes on to engage in a deep conversation largely focused on areas of spiri…

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Folk Punk Recommendations, Advice For Your 20's, Relationship Help, Lessons From Prison & more of your questions w/ Pepe & Lee Bandit #31 53:29

10M ago53:29

53:29

Responding to your questions & comments, Pepe is joined by his wife Lee Bandit as they share thoughts on the things listeners have been saying & asking. It's a wide ranging episode that will leave you even more connected to your host & his wife as they offer some honest, fun & serious answers to what listeners have been wanting to know. Do you have…

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Paulie Think on Recovery & Being a Punk Rock B-Boy in the Early days #30 54:30

11M ago54:30

54:30

"I'm not responsible for my disease but I am responsible for my sobriety" ***If you or someone you care about needs support, SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. 1-800-662…

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Thoughts On Building Community & Podcasting with Pepe Bandit & Folk Punk Dad #29 45:28

11M ago45:28

45:28

Pepe Bandit & Folk Punk Dad respond to a listener question about building community in a small town. Then they reflect on what it's been like to be podcasting for over a year & they discuss some changes you can expect with the podcast. We close out playing the song "Ghost Of Apartment B2" by Tall Travis because it wasn't ready when we originally re…

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Mike Wilson of Harley Poe on opening & closing a record shop & the DIY ethos #28 1:04:19

12M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

Mike Wilson of Harley Poe talks with Pepe about a wide range of topics like the Grateful Dead, joining Harley Poe & pissing for authority figures. There's plenty of talk about not wanting to work for someone else & the DIY spirit that makes this possible. Expect to hear about the hurdles & challenges (often mental) that Mike & Pepe both faced on th…

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Surviving 13 Years in Prison w/ Ping Lieu #27 52:14

1y ago52:14

52:14

Pepe talks with Ping Lieu who spent 13 years in prison for discussing a potential crime he never actually carried out. This is an older but unreleased episode Pepe recorded while he was fighting his own case and preparing to enter prison himself. What led Ping to serve 13 years in prison What it was like for Ping to receive his sentence The hardest…

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Sister Wife Sex Strike talk Folkpunk, Unauthorized Starbucks Show, Spirituality & More #26 45:57

1y ago45:57

45:57

Folkpunk Dad sits down with Sister Wife Sex Strike who have been making a name for themselves in the folkpunk community lately. They talk about their recent TikTok fame, their popup Starbucks show, songwriting, anarchism + spirituality & more. Enjoy! Highlights: Getting into folkpunk Accessibility within folkpunk Blowing up on Tiktok Not having per…

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Becoming A Punk With A Camera #25 1:06:58

1y ago1:06:58

1:06:58

"The only thing that saved me was DIY punk." Punk With A Camera (PWAC) & Pepe discuss having no place to fit in or feel welcomed until finding DIY punk, filming, working with bands & difficult times with parents while growing up. There's talk about starting a project or passion, learning from our mistakes, supporting the community & much more. HIGH…

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Navigating band life with Tall Travis #24 53:45

1y ago53:45

53:45

Folk/punk musicians Tall Travis sit down to talk with Folkpunk Dad about a range of topics regarding maintaining a band, creating music and friendship. It's the first time we have an entire band on the podcast all at once. They also discuss their appreciation for superstition, magic, whimsy & mystery. We also play their new song Ghost Of Apartment …

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Rise and Shine w/ Pepe Bandit & Folk Punk Dad #23 54:59

1y ago54:59

54:59

How we show up in (or retreat from) the world is greatly influenced by how we wake up in the morning. Pepe Bandit & Folkpunk Dad discuss the value of morning routines & share some things they've done as they developed their own morning routines. They both share how not having a morning routine kept them stuck in unhealthy places.They share what hel…

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It's Show Time with Trash Boat And The Ambush #22 1:12:19

1y ago1:12:19

1:12:19

"We're very obsessed with soup" Trashboat And The Ambush join Pepe for a fun & lighthearted conversation largely centered around setting up DIY shows. First they start off with stories about punk pits, cats & the internet & then dive into their experiences and advice for organizing shows & the community that gets built around this. Towards the end,…

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Inside A Women's Prison with Tray Johns #21 50:16

1y ago50:16

50:16

"You are in a capacity where you don't have eminent domain over nothing in your life, EXCEPT how you respond and that's the only thing you really have." Pepe talks with Tray Johns who was sentenced to over 12 years in a women's Federal prison for about $500 worth of drugs. You will learn about life inside a women's prison and hear the story of Tray…

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Days N Daze / Escape From the Zoo on Relationships, Relapse & the X-Files #20 43:53

1+ y ago43:53

43:53

Je-C (Days N Daze / Escape From The Zoo) & his wife Veronica (Escape From The Zoo) come on the show to talk about relationships, relapse & the X-Files. They share some laughs, shed some tears & also discuss Nick Lutsko, their intro to punk music, why they didn't come on the show last year as planned, romanticizing the tortured artist idea & relatio…

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Finding Happiness In Our Broken Places with Mitchell Gray # 19 1:02:23

1+ y ago1:02:23

1:02:23

"If I let myself be available to be happy, most of the time it does happen." Pepe connects with Mitchell "Trash" Gray as they discuss their prison experiences, exploring their broken places & their individual relationships to happiness that developed through the journey. It's an emotional conversation at times that traverses topics from addiction t…

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Finding Hope, Connection & Radical Compassion with Average Joey # 18 48:04

1+ y ago48:04

48:04

Folk Punk Dad talks with DIY musician, zine writer and full time traveller, Average Joey. It's a wide ranging conversation with a theme flowing around toxic capitalism & the potential for collective healing. We end the episode with the track "Indifference" by Average Joey! HIGHLIGHTS: Average Joey's new record Impermanence Agnostic gospel songs Jes…

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Finding Ways We Can Step Out Of Loneliness w/ Pepe Bandit & Folk Punk Dad #17 46:21

1+ y ago46:21

46:21

With the holidays among us we thought it would be good to talk about loneliness. Loneliness can show up in many ways & some may be unexpected (like Pepe discovered while making this episode). We share our experiences with it and dive into how it manifests and some evolutionary reasons behind our responses to it. We end discussing some things that h…

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Finding Community with Myles Bullen #16 31:57

1+ y ago31:57

31:57

Folk Punk Dad aka Will talks with songwriter, rapper, spoken word poet & all around great human, Myles Bullen. The conversation revolves heavily around the concept of community - what it is, how to find it, how to become a part of it, how to contribute to it and much more. Loneliness & music is also discussed. HIGHLIGHTS: Community & the internet F…

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Johnny Hobo & The Freight Trains...Good or Bad + Prison Talk #15 1:02:53

1+ y ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Check out the poll results in the Spotify show notes to see if listeners think Johnny Hobo was good or bad overall. Johnny Hobo & The Freight Trains can be viewed as a single project or part of a larger whole when it comes to the music of Pat The Bunny. Either way it has been loved by some and divisive for others since it was first released and pre…

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The Swamp Rats Talk Cryptids , Anxiety & More #14 45:43

1+ y ago45:43

45:43

"It's hard not to love Mothman" The Swamp Rats join us and talk about Mothman, anxiety, always being on tour, the music they perform and more. After the interview we play their song Butcher's Knife. HIGHLIGHTS: Skunk Ape & Moth man Other Cryptids Ghost Stories Cryptids as a manifestation of anxiety Anxiety on the road/tour "We can do hard things" U…

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Episode 121: Cowboy Coder 39:25

1+ y ago39:25

39:25

This week, MC Lars delves into the vibrant world of video game music, with a particular focus on the groundbreaking Commodore 64 computer system from the 1980s. Joining him is Cowboy Coder, a contemporary musician profoundly influenced by the chiptune sounds of the era. Throughout their conversation, they explore the innovative and iconic character…

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Episode 120: Esham 33:29

1+ y ago33:29

33:29

In this episode of the MC Lars Podcast, Lars and Snax sit down with the legendary Esham to delve into his latest album, "Purgatory". With a career spanning over three decades, Esham, the pioneer of Acid Rap, remains a dynamic force in hip-hop. The hosts explore the connections between his new album and Dante's "Divine Comedy", discuss the evolution…

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Listener Feedback: Getting Unstuck From Procrastination & more w/ Pepe Bandit & Folk Punk Dad #13 41:44

1+ y ago41:44

41:44

A listener asks how we deal with procrastination & another asks about our interests outside of this podcast/music. We also talk about the feeling of not having enough time in your life & offer a new perspective that has been useful for us. If you have any questions or comments for us please reach out through the email below. We'd love to hear from …

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Voices From The Compost Heap #12 1:02:56

1+ y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Pepe & Folk Punk dad reconnect after not doing an episode together for a few months. Then we hear from various bands that performed at this years Compost Heap festival as they answer questions from Folk Punk Dad & other bands. It's a fun & engaging episode where you get to hear a lot of really awesome people in the DIY/folk punk community share som…

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Ceschi Opens Up About His Father, Living A Fast Life & The Bittersweet Feeling In His Music #11 1:05:17

1+ y ago1:05:17

1:05:17

"I'm continually fighting against living a regular life. That's led me to some really bad decisions at times but, it's also been the best decision of my life." Rapper, folk & punk musician Ceschi (pronounced Chess-Key) talks with Pepe. Their close friendship allows them both to open up on the podcast about some very personal experiences from their …

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Brook Pridemore - The early days of anti-folk/folk punk, The Reflecting Skin & fun Stories #10 1:07:17

2y ago1:07:17

1:07:17

"After a 6 month long tour...I was drinking an awful lot, I put no light into the world at that time & when I got home I tried to kill myself & failed. That was the thing that struck me sober, that was when the unmanageability of my life was clear to me." Folkpunk Dad talks to Brook Pridemore about the anti-folk to folk punk connection they travele…

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Rent Strike on Breaking Bread, Time, Covid, Alchemy & Becoming Whole #9 56:15

2y ago56:15

56:15

"When I'm writing music & lyrics, the best thing I can do is just empty my head...that's the best way to make art that is authentic." In this episode Pepe talks with John Warmb of the band Rent Strike. They discuss the hug John & Pepe shared when they first met, time, solitude vs. solitary confinement, the psychological value of alchemy, the proble…

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