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A podcast exploring life, music, people & the stories that bring us closer.
Episodes are published on the 1st & 15th every month.
With intimate interviews, folk punk & my own personal experiences, I explore how we can show up for the story of life. There's no reason to do this alone, we can learn from each other, even if we make some mistakes along the way. Join me as I embark on a journey to figure out how to find meaning & balance, navigate relationships & culture, all while growing with you. We can survive our failures, learn from them & celebrate the victories we also achieve when we put in the work.
I have a strong connection to the folk punk & DIY, underground music community in general, so expect to hear about that too. Some other common themes on the show are, creativity, prison, addiction/recovery, spirituality, personal authority & relationships. I hope to become a valuable part of your life through my efforts here at Back On The Grind as I bring you closer to myself & the guests I converse with.
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Pepe Bandit
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Recent Episodes
S4 Bonus Episode - Stoop Fest!!! Three Different Views
A bonus episode that explores 3 different perspectives (audience member / band / organizer)from this years STOOP FEST! We play Pathétique by Frog Legs at the end. First Interview - Greg Bee (audience…
S4E73 Addiction & Recovery Q&A w/ Early Brunner of Recovery Demystified #73
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S4E72 From Pat The Bunny to Friends In Real Life: Patrick Schneeweis & Pepe Bandit Discuss A Two Decade Musical Journey & Friendship #72
Pat almost refused to do this.Before we even hit record, he told me he had a strong feeling this interview shouldn’t happen. We gave it a shot anyway.What came out isn’t a story that is pretty &…
S4E71 From Train Hopping To Healing Trauma Through Internal Work w/ Early Brunner #71
Pepe talks to Early Brunner who shares their journey through the punk community & train hopping to exploring themes of addiction/recovery, & the quest for freedom. They discuss their…
S4E70 From Blending Genres To Exploring Existential Death In Small Town Georgia w/ Chris Casey #70
Pepe talks with Chris Casey—an innovative voice blending alternative rap with grungy rock music.Chris takes us on a musical journey from basement shows of local hardcore, screamo, and punk bands in…
S4E69 The Random Show w/ Mike Wilson (of Harley Poe) - Sharing The Thoughts In Our Head #69
Pepe reaches out to his buddy Mike Wilson to have a regular, friend to friend discussion as if they were't on a podcast (except they are). Expect to hear about anxiety around starting new projects,…
S4E68 The Forest Is The Trees w/ Endless Mike & The Beagle Club #68
Pepe embarks on an exploration with Endless Mike And The Beagle Club as they walk through their latest album, The Forest Is The Trees.Unlock the intimate thoughts behind a band that defies…
S4E67 A History Of Folk Punk & It's Connection To Anarchism w/ shugE & Pepe Bandit #67
shugE and Pepe Bandit explore the often nuanced relationship between anarchism and folk punk music, tracing their historical connections and evolution. The discussion highlights the significant role…
S4E66 An Open Conversation About Disability & Accessibility In The Scene W/ Porch Cat #66
Pepe talks with Chan & Emily from Porch Cat to discuss their experiences with disability & accessibility within the folk punk community. They share personal stories about living with chronic…
S4E65 From The Trail Of Tears To Touring All 50 States w/ A Day Without Love #65
Pepe talks to A day Without Love (Brian Walker) who shares the profound impact of personal history, particularly the Trail Of Tears & its connection to the 50-state tour he completed. Brian…
S4E64 Pepe Bandit Gets Interviewed: Folk Punk, Community, DIY Bandits, Prison, Spirituality & Future Plans #64
Things get flipped in this conversation & Pepe gets interviewed. He explores the journey of the DIY Bandits, a record label that emerged from personal struggles & a desire to create community…
S4E63 Scott of Bridge City Sinners & his wife Becky on Trainhopping, Friendship, Love & Loss #63
In this conversation, Pepe, Scott, & Becky explore the culture of trainhopping, & the connections formed through shared experiences. Scott recounts his journey into the world of trainhopping,…
S3 COFFEE BREAK - April Hartman (of Apes Of The State) on Fear & Sobriety
Todays COFFEE BREAK features April Hartman of Apes of the State discussing fear & sobriety. This clip originally aired in episode #1 Apes of the State On facing Fear (link below)Get coffee…
S3E62 My Friends In Crime w/ Brook Pridemore #62
In this conversation, Brook Pridemore discusses their latest single My Friends In Crime & the more collaborative & community-focused approach in their upcoming album Only I Can Prevent Forest…
S3E61 Q&A Pt.2 Finding "The One," Books, Friends w/Addiction & depression, Renegade Shows + Mike Wilson & more #61
Part 2 of a listener Q&A where Pepe dives deep into questions about passion, important books, relationships, supporting friends, setting up DIY shows and more, plus a cameo by musician Mike…
S3E60 Jeffrey Lewis On Sniffing Records, Streaming Music, The Story Behind His Band w/ Kimya Dawson & More #60
Anti-folk legend, Jeffrey Lewis shares insights on sniffing records, his experience with the ever evolving music industry & streaming, & the secret impact of Donovan. Also hear about the…
S3E59 Q&A Pt.1 with Eric King, A Day Without Love & Justin Arena (prisoner support, music recs, finding folk punk friends, folk punk clothing & more!) #59
Pepe brings on friends Eric King (former political prisoner), Brian Walker (A Day Without Love) & Justin Arena (musician/Together Press) to answer questions listeners sent in. Also, a bunch of…
S3E58 Living A More Enjoyable Life Through Improv w/ Folk Punk Dad #58
I was really surprised by this conversation as Folk Punk Dad helped me see the many areas my life was already embracing improv. From a stage mishap & heartfelt moment that led to an unexpected…
S3E57 Having 10+ Years In The Scene, Social Media, Streaming & Growing Veggies w/ Jake McKelvie #57
Jake McKelvie explores his evolution as a musician, the concept of being a 'scene elder' &, thoughts on performing in various types of venues. He reflects on the role of social media in promoting…
S3 COFFEE BREAK - Mike Wilson (of Harley Poe) Talks About Pissing For The Man
Todays COFFEE BREAK features Mike Wilson of Harley Poe. He discusses pissing for authority figures & other fun stuff too.Get coffee roasted by Pepe…
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Back On The Grind has published 81 episodes since April 2023.
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