This week on The Austin Young Show, I sit down with Jennifer “Zooki” Sturges of Ex Regrets for an episode packed with passion, purpose, and new beginnings. We talk about the roots of Ex Regrets and how Zooki’s riot grrrl influences along with her work with queer, trans, and femme communities in North Texas have shaped the band’s sound and message.

What’s coming up: Riot Girl Fest 2025
Zooki announces that Riot Girl Fest 2025 will be Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Growl Records in Arlington, Texas. The fest continues its mission of femme and queer empowerment, supporting several nonprofits and giving space to artists who demand to be heard.

A world exclusive: The new zine Riot Girl Manifesto
We get the first look at Zooki’s next big project, a brand new twelve page zine called Riot Girl Manifesto. It will debut in September in both print and online, with the intention of becoming a quarterly. She also reads the manifesto live in the episode, unpacking what it means, who it is for, and why it matters.

Austin’s new segment: Lyrics as Shakespeare Monologue
Austin debuts a brand new recurring segment where he reads band lyrics as though they were a dramatic Shakespearean monologue. Expect poetic pauses, iambic rhythm, and extra gravitas you did not know you needed. The first pick is an Ex Regrets track Burqini Kill that lands somewhere between howl and whisper.

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Theme song by The Fullstops

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This week on The Austin Young Show I’m sharing some of my current playlist favorites including new music from Sloth Fist and talking about what’s happening around Deep Ellum. Dezi 5 is bringing an iconic headline performance to the historic Kessler Theater, and Loyal Sally is back from the dead with a headlining show at Deep Ellum Art Co along with a new album in the works. The playlist is packed with punk, ska, indie, and more—perfect for a late-night drive or getting hyped before a show.

Theme Music & What Good by The Fullstops.

Music By:

Sloth Fist - The Bus That Couldn’t Slow Down

Hub City Stompers - Won’t Lose Sleep

Dezi 5 - Pick Up Your Phone

The Goodwin Club - Shake It Off

Loyal Sally - Hope It’s A Good One

Kill Lincoln - Pralines & Dick

Mean Motor Scooter - Sick Sick Six

Fat By The Gallon - Crosstimbers

Cayuga Allstars - Cholo Goth

Voices Carry - Smoking With Strangers ft. Taylor Stokes

Stuck On 45 - Mr. Rodgers

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On this episode of The Austin Young Show, I sit down with Rev.T Sinister and Jenny Whiskey of legendary ska-punk band Hub City Stompers to talk about their new album Drinking Rage—a album that no two songs that sound the same, unbelievable fun, energetic, and unapologetic social commentary. You have to listen to it.

We dig into the stories behind the songs, what keeps them going after all these years in the scene. Plus we discuss the new album Drinking Rage, in my opinion the bands best piece of work to date, and how the band continues to thrive and breathe creativity into the genre.

Theme Music & What Good by The Fullstops.

Recorded behind Three Links in Deep Ellum—shoutout to Evan and the crew for the space. Thanks to Veronica for the constant support, and Tony for locking in this interview.

🎧 Whether you're into ska, punk, DIY music culture, or just love hearing from artists who keep it real—this one's for you.

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