On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my workout buddy, Beer Pong Tournament co-champion, and all-around ray of sunshine Peaches ‘n Diesel. Here’s some of what we talk about:

• First question: In your pantheon of accomplishments, where does Beer Pong Champion rank?
• getting Big Shot into a costume to drink with strangers
• how I potentially rigged the lethal lottery tournament draft like the 1985 NBA draft lottery
• just how many DMs she gets in a day (which – OHMYGOD)
• does she ever feel resentful of the online persona she’s built for herself
• what are her biggest triggers and/or insecurities about being a creator?
• which social media platform has the meanest commentors and how we’ve lost a lot of civility in this society
• how do we break down the barriers of society and start talking to each other again? (hint: costumes!)
• the pitfalls of tattoo location as you age and some general light tattoo talk
• how we define weird and we answer the question of whether we find ourselves “weird”
• goats, alpacas, yoga, and making yourself happy in moments of sadness
• what are our most used emojis?
• the endgame for Peaches n Diesel, brand deals, and misplaced self-righteousness from an audience
• what’s Serena Williams like? (Peaches has met her)
• are we prepared to defend our championship? (YES!)

Find Peaches 'n Diesel on Instagram.

Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.

Logo by Nebulus Visions.

Produced by Deft Communications.

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Recorded at my house.

On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Dana, a fellow punk rock radio DJ, trans rights advocate, and all-around great hang. Here’s some of what we talk about:

First question: What was the band, song or album that turned you into a punk rock fan?

• our early music tastes and migrating from pop into other genres
• old war stories from college radio including the origin of Jonny X
• not being a morning person and dealing with sleep deprivation
• how long we’ve wanted to meet each other and then a lot of mutual admiration society energy
• how apparently the bassist from Murder by Death bartends at a bar near my house (!)
• her process of coming out, the pandemic, Laura Jane Grace and her path back into radio
• we talk about the current cultural spotlight on transgendered people, grooming, and being a “fully customized human being”
• which bands we’ve been keeping our eye on and her station’s Indiefest coming up
• Dana’s extreme extroversion and the cocktail that’s named after her
• how weird having notoriety in your community is
• how finding the highest expression of yourself leads to greater success
• what she would like to see out of society to make it better

Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.

Logo by Nebulus Visions.

Produced by Deft Communications.

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Recorded at my house.

Pictured in the photo from left: Dana, my daughter, my pal Jason, some photobomber, me, Bret & Justin from the Frickashinas

#OTCQuickies are mini solo episodes where I address a question or a topic in service of trying to be a good dude in the world. Today's topic is:

End of Pride Month: A Quick Word of Support for My Pals

We live in a world that is currently either trying to take away rights from the LGBTQ+ community, sitting idly by as that happens, or just silent out of fear, apathy, or ignorance. I just want to use my platform to tell you that at least one straight, cis, white guy supports you, and does so loud and proud!

Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.

Logo by Nebulus Visions.

Produced by Deft Communications.

Engage with the show on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.