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Alternative Tentacles Batcast

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The official podcast for Alternative Tentacles Records and Jello Biafra. As one of the most legendary independent labels in the world, Alternative Tentacles remains a vital and abundant source of punk rock, hardcore, spoken word artistry and a wealth of other genres. Founded in 1979 by then-Dead Kennedys frontman and outspoken provocateur Jello Biafra, A.T. has never shied away from embracing both the radical and the experimental, serving to expand the world’s idea of what constitutes punk.
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Episodes

What Would Jello Do? Part 72 & 73 - Jello Biafra Spoken Word

3/12/20: We've combined the two latest episodes of Jello Biafra's spoken word YouTube series, "What Would Jello Do?" that he had uploaded together into one podcast episode! Jello addresses the many reasons Trump could be impeached on a bi-monthly basis by Congress, and then delves into the Coronavirus pandemic, along with suggestions for custom virus masks.

Mar 13, 202017 minSeason 11Ep. 158

The Good, The Bad, and The COVID-19

2/28/20: Dominic, Nadine, Anne-Marie, and Just Chris talk about a number of subjects and spin some tracks! COVID-19, Starting a band, The loss of Th'Inbred's singer, and... well Dick-Pizza.

Feb 28, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 11Ep. 157

156: The World/Inferno Friendship Society - All Borders Are Porous To Cats

2/14/20: The World/Inferno Friendship Society stop in at the Batcave while on their tour supporting their brand new album, "All Borders Are Porous To Cats"! Pour yourself a glass of wine, put your feet up, and hear about what it's like to play the new songs, life on the road, and if there is a used condom on the floor of the Batcave or not.

Feb 14, 202030 minSeason 11Ep. 156

155: The Impeachment was for YOU

Dominic, Anne-Marie, and Nadine return to usher in the new year with a review of the latest and greatest from Alternative Tentacles. Plus a review of the Impeachment and "Acquittal", including the mess in Iowa.

Feb 08, 20201 hr 17 minSeason 11Ep. 155

154: A.T. FEST WRAP-UP AND HOW TO SURVIVE MODERN POLITICS

12/31/19: For the final bATcast of 2019, Dominic, Just Chris, Nadine, Totally Amber, and Anne-Marie get together to discuss the recent Alternative Tentacles Fest and quite literally how to survive modern politics. From Trump antics to vile online hatred, how do you continue engaging when everything feels so bleak? Also everything from White Claws, Star Wars, Boob reductions, and a brand new track by The World/Inferno Friendship Society! Don't miss this one!

Dec 31, 20191 hr 7 minSeason 10Ep. 154

153: Tentacle Fest!

11/19/19: Dominic, Just Chris, Nadine, and introducing Kristee get together to talk about streaming channels, shower scares, crazy trees, and chainsaw welding men on a roof, but ALSO they review the bands performing at TENTACLE FEST! Featuring The World/Inferno Friendship Society, ArnoCorps, Tsunami Bomb, Victim's Family, and Itchy-O! Also a song by Alice Donut who are not playing, but we wish they were!

Nov 19, 20191 hr 14 minSeason 10Ep. 153

152: Top 10 Scariest Album Covers At Alternative Tentacles

10/31/19: "Just" Chris and Dominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb) are joined by "Totally" Amber for a special Halloween countdown! The Top 10 Totally Scariest Album Covers by Totally Amber! We had her pick the albums that scared her the most, then we told her about them and played a song from each! Do you agree with her list? Listen and find out! Happy Halloween!

Oct 31, 20191 hr 46 minSeason 10Ep. 152

151: If the Spaghetti Sticks You Know it's Done

10/4/19: Tsunami Bomb's Dominic Davi, Nadine, "Just" Chris, and Kevin None get together to get the podcast back up to speed. They discuss environmental issues, Tsunami Bomb's new album "The Spine That Binds", the upcoming Tentacle Fest celebrating 40 years of Alternative Tentacles Records, the Trump melt down, and nicknames. Buckle up Buttercup, this one's a ride!

Oct 04, 20191 hr 24 minSeason 10Ep. 151

149: This Podcast Is NOT Brought To You By...

8/17/19: Nadine, Dominic, Just Chris sit down with Kevin None and special guest Keta to talk about the recent CD Sale, White Supremacy in the United States government, and the Immigrant Experience. Featuring the music of Westley Willis, Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, and The Bellrays.

Aug 17, 20191 hr 24 minSeason 10Ep. 149

148: Rhythmic Anxiety Syndrome

7/16/19: Nadine, Dominic, and Just Chris sit down to talk about Punk Rock Bowling and the "crappy" realities of touring in a bus. Featuring music of The Darts, Pansy Division, and ArnoCorps.

Jul 16, 201950 minSeason 10Ep. 148

147: ARNOCORPS - Welcome To The Gym!

7/9/19: Nadine (with some help from Dominic) sits down with the legendary ArnoCorps right before their UK tour! They talk about heroic symmetry, their ongoing mission, their recording process, and their latest release on Alternative Tentacles Records, "Welcome To The Gym!"

Jul 09, 20191 hr 28 minSeason 10Ep. 147

146: What Would Jello Do? Part 71: The Electorial Knotfest

6/26/19: Getting tired of all this election coverage? Tired of the media circus? Jello Biafra has an excellent suggestion for even better circus that would make great TV. All we need is… SLIPKNOT! What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit alternativetentacles.com.

Jun 26, 20195 minSeason 10Ep. 146

145: What Would Jello Do? Part 70: Impeachment Concerns

6/20/19: Not one to normally encourage restraint, Jello reluctantly admits concerns about moving forward with the impeachment of Donald Trump without strong evidence to force the Senate into action. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit alternativetentacles.com.

Jun 20, 20197 minSeason 10Ep. 145

144: Speaking Of Good Deals!

5/19/19 - Nadine and Dominic talk about the latest news from Alternative Tentacles while spinning tracks from The Darts, ArnoCorps, The World/Inferno Friendship Society, and Dead Ending! www.alternativetentacles.com

May 19, 201959 minSeason 10Ep. 144

143: Jeff Dean of Dead Ending (from 3 Gigs Podcast)

5/3/19 - To celebrate the release of Dead Ending's new 7" (It's Not) What You Believe b/w Painkiller, we are playing an interview with Jeff Dean of Dead Ending originally aired on January 22, 2018 with Dominic's other podcast 3 Gigs Podcast!

May 03, 201939 minSeason 10Ep. 143

142: Game of Leaks

4/19/19: The gang is all here, and they discuss the latest in AT news, Julian Assange's arrest, and who is going to die in the last season of Game Of Thrones!

Apr 19, 20191 hr 19 minSeason 10Ep. 142

141: Alternative Tentacles Review

4/5/19: Host Dominic Davi shares the latest AT news while spinning tracks from some of the class of 2019! Spindrift, Tsunami Bomb, The World/Inferno Friendship Society, The Darts, Dead Ending, The Silver Machine, and ArnoCorps!

Apr 05, 201935 minSeason 10Ep. 141

140: What Would Jello Do? Part 69: The Mueller Report Summary

3/27/19: In the wake of the Mueller Report's summary by Attorney General William Barr, and the decision of the DOJ not to prosecute obstruction against Trump, many are left in a state of frustration and anger. This week Jello Biafra steps in with some suggestions on how to keep things in perspective and process this. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit alternativetentacles.com.

Mar 27, 20197 minSeason 10Ep. 140

139: What Does Punk Mean To You (Part 2)

3/22/19: Continuing to answer questions about punk rock to help a student with their paper, the bATcast crew are once more joined by the legendary Jesse Luscious! Vocalist for THE PATHOGENS (formerly of Blatz, The Criminals, and many more) and founder of the AT bATcast!

Mar 22, 20191 hr 12 minSeason 10Ep. 139

138: What Does Punk Mean To You (Part 1)

3/8/19: The bATcast crew help a student with a paper, and answer his questions about what punk rock means to them. Part one of a two part series!

Mar 08, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 10Ep. 138

137: A Reflection on Behavior

2/22/19 - The bATcast crew is joined by guest, Jace "Jooseblade" Martin to talk about the signing of The Darts to Alternative Tentacles Records (and which of us is the biggest fan), some show announcements, Jello's most recent What Would Jello Do?, Trump's State of Emergency at the border, and the impact of the recent Ryan Adams news.

Feb 22, 20191 hr 22 minSeason 10Ep. 137

136: How Punk Is Politics?

2/8/18 - The bATcast crew this week share the latest and greatest news from AT, discuss how punk rock it is to care about politics, and some of the worst concert experiences of all time!

Feb 08, 20191 hr 18 minSeason 10Ep. 136

135: What Would Jello Do? Part 68: SEIZE PG&E!!

2/7/19 - Jello Biafra's spoken word YouTube series "What Would Jello Do?" In this episode of WHAT WOULD JELLO DO?, Jello addresses how California’s utility company, PG&E has declared bankruptcy to protect themselves from the coming lawsuits due to their criminal negligence on the upkeep of their equipment which has caused many of the recent Northern California fires. Protected by the Californian Democrat & Republican politicians in their pocket, they have been getting away with this kind...

Feb 08, 201910 minSeason 10Ep. 135

134: A Question Of Werewolves

1/25/19 - This week the bATcast crew are joined by Renée Berol from the Philadelphia based Museum Of Punk! The latest news from Alternative Tentacles, the world of politics, and what's currently up in music and pop culture. Basically nothing is safe! Featuring tracks by The Silver Machine, Jello Biafra and The Melvins, and The Germs.

Jan 25, 20191 hr 16 minSeason 10Ep. 134

133: The Stupid Shutdown

1/11/19 - This week the bATcast hosts a punk rock politics discussion about the current governmental shutdown, the 100 new congresswomen, possible presidential candidates, and two big AT announcements: THE DARTS on this year's Punk Rock Bowling Festival in Las Vegas and introducing THE SILVER MACHINE to Alternative Tentacles!

Jan 11, 20191 hr 22 minSeason 10Ep. 133

132: 2018 Year End Recap!

12/28/18 - The Alternative Tentacles bATcast crew Dominic, Corey, and Just Chris, review what 2018 was for Alternative Tentacles Records. Looking at tracks from ArnoCorps, The Darts, Fish Karma, Dead Ending, Itchy-O, and Pachinko! While reviewing some of their favorite moments from the past year.

Dec 28, 20181 hr 1 minSeason 10Ep. 132

131: What Makes A Band Great?

12/14/18 - The Alternative Tentacles bATcast returns with a brand new episode! AT staff Dominic, Corey, Chris, and Anne-Marie talk about Jello Biafra's most recent WWJD? and focus on the importance of voting! They also talk about what makes a band great? How do you get your band noticed and signed to a label? From influences, to the shows you play. Everything short of the songs themselves!

Dec 14, 20181 hr 10 minSeason 10Ep. 131

130: What Would Jello Do? Part 67: Thoughts On The Mid-Terms & What's Next?

12/4/18 - Jello Biafra's spoken word YouTube series "What Would Jello Do?" For episode 67, Jello Biafra address what needs to be done now that the mid-term elections are over. What comes next? What do we need to focus on? Subscribe to Alternative Tentacles Records YouTube channel to see new episodes of What Would Jello Do? as they go live. Find it: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL636ABE10C3CCC992 https://alternativetentacles.com/...

Dec 10, 20189 minSeason 10Ep. 130

129: What Would Jello Do? Part 57: De-escalate Hate

8/18/17 - Jello Biafra's spoken word YouTube series "What Would Jello Do?" For episode 57, Jello addresses how to properly resist the modern Neo-Nazi movement. Subscribe to Alternative Tentacles Records YouTube channel to see new episodes of What Would Jello Do? as they go live. Find it: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL636ABE10C3CCC992 https://alternativetentacles.com/

Dec 10, 201821 minSeason 9Ep. 129
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