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The Aging Punks Complain

Weekly discussion podcast with surprise topics chosen by our guest, with host Raymond Strife and producer Eric Backlund.
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Episodes

33 ”How Social Media Has Changed Music” with Matt Charles

This week the punks duke it out with Phillyhead Matt Charles; the mastermind behind Do-It-Now T Shirt (@doitnowtshirts) and Assemble (@assembletheband)! We grapple with nostalgia and how social media has changed the music scene over the last decade (or two). From booking tours to finding shows and promoting music, we cover all the bases of where we have been to where we’re at now. You can check out Assemble’s new music video on their new YouTube channel now or stream them on your favorite stream...

Sep 22, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 33

30 ”The Liberal Media” with Mark Buckley

This week with the homie Mark Buckley, the gang talk the Liberal Media and deep diving news head lines, foreign affairs, North Korean unicorns, adult novelty warehouses and speaking Mandarin. Enjoy!

Aug 31, 20211 hr 11 minEp. 30

29 ”The Ways We Listen To Music” with Andrew German

This week the gang talks to Andrew "Goat Dick" German about the ways we've listened to music, past and present From wax cylinders to usb thumb drives, and TikTok. DIVX is probably the stupidest. Enjoy!

Aug 25, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 29

27 ”Jobs & Roommates” with Madison James

This week we're joined by the homie Madison James to complain about middle men, the Delta Variant, living with roommates in New Brunswick and more!

Jul 20, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 27

26 ”Current Events”

Spoiler Alert! This week the gang talks "Current Events" including Conor McGregor's foot, F9, TV reboots and gimmicky pizza. Enjoy!

Jul 13, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 26

25 ”Reopening” with Sam

This week the gang teams up with the homie Sam to discuss working in the service industry while things are opening back up, public transportation, the fourth of July and how much we miss masks. Happy America Day!

Jul 07, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 25

24 ”Fuck The System” with Sid

This week the homie Sid comes by to discuss corporations' exploitative practices toward marginalized people. Put your money where your mouth is.

Jun 29, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 24

23 ”Collecting” with Jay Insult

This week the homie Jay Insult comes by to discuss the highs and lows of being from a generation taught to hold on to things. Is sentimentalism a weakness?

Jun 22, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 23

22 ”Disney Adults” with Carlee

This week with the help of Carlee, the gang explores the world of “Disney Adults” and discover that maybe Ray is one. They also talk about Walt Disney’s head being frozen.

Jun 15, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 22

21 ”UFOs”

The day Derek has been waiting for finally came and went. The government had admitted that UFO's are real. And that's pretty much all they said. This week, the punx complain about UFO's, aliens, time travel and movies about aliens. We also ate Ice Cream sandwiches. Enjoy!

Jun 08, 202159 minEp. 21

20 ”Glory Days” with ”Big Nick” Sciarrotta

Do you hear the phrase, "Ain't what it used to be!" often? We sure do. And we hate it. We think it's better now. All of it. And this week with the help of the homie "Big Nick," the gang complains about people living in the past, as well as substituting the past for a personality. The future is now, old man! Enjoy, butterbeans.

Jun 02, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 20

19 ”Gatekeeping” with greenrob

This week the gang complains about how shitty people can be to other people in the world of hobbies and general enjoyment. The homie greenrob talks about the stigma around being a gamer, lame horror and comic nerds, the slight hypocrisy of the episode and how hot Wario could still be. We welcome you to get into this podcast. Enjoy!

May 25, 202157 minEp. 19

17 ”Miscellaneous” with CarlyG

This week in another unprecedented event our guest CarlyG decides we can just complain about just about anything. Did we rise to the occasion? Find out this week on “the Aging Punks Complain.”

May 04, 20211 hr 11 minEp. 17

16 ”Gratitude” with Joshua Adair

This week the homie Josh Adair flips the script on the gang by taking away our power to complain (kinda). So in this unprecedented episode, the punx talk about what they're grateful for. But don't worry, they still manage to whine a bit. You can check out Josh Adair's artwork via his instagram @joshua_adair, or check out his paintings at Johnson Hall Coffee House in Hulmeville, PA in May 2021! Enjoy!

Apr 27, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 16

15 ”Tattoo Etiquette” with Laura Gliem

Do you walk up to strangers, touch their tattoos and say dumb shit? Well, shut up and don't do that anymore. This week the gang tackles bad tattoo etiquette, including the dumbest things they've had said to them about their tattoos. Enjoy!

Apr 20, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 15

14 ”Commercial Holidays” with Mrs. Smacklund

This week with the help of Mrs. Smacklund, the gang tackles the stress of ALL the holidays. Too many dads on Father's Day, gifts and gatherings and really doesn't it all boil down to drinking? Let's find out!

Apr 13, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 14

13 ”Jobs” with Rob Davis

This week the gang is joined by their good friend Rob Davis to complain about jobs, grocery stores, knife fights, poop and tuna. Get a job, loser.

Apr 07, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 13

11 ”The Past Year” with Joe Pulito

"It's ok, I know Joe Pulito." A phrase we've all said at one point or another to try to get into a show for free. Well this time, Joe is on our show. For free. My, how the tables have turned. And the phrase he says? "The past year has SUCKED." This week the punks complain about a pandemic year, Tony Bennet's balance, being Danzing's chauffeur, Ringo Star's pirate shirts and partying with Pauly Shore. Have you ever been to the Republican?

Mar 17, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 11

10 ”Moving” with Erik Wolfgang

Ever had to move? You might one day. This week the Punks analyze a well known American pastime, "moving." With the help of their good friend Erik Wolfgang of "Pissed!' fame, they'll answer the questions; Why does moving suck? Does mustard pie remind you of hot dogs? What is customer service like when you're buying adult toys?

Mar 09, 20211 hrEp. 10

9 ”Getting Old” with Tony Goggles

Warning: This episode is not for children or the easily offended. The Aging Punks. Are they actually punks? Debatable. Are they really aging? To find out, they've enlisted Director extraordinaire of "D.I.Why? Films" fame Tony Goggles. The team discusses classic television, growing pains and vegetables this week on The Aging Punks Complain.

Mar 02, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 9

8 ”Minus Ray” without Raymond Strife

Without our lovely Raymond Strife, Nicole discusses her biggest qualms with Facebook, Facebook posts, Facebook groups, Facebook friends and Jake Gyllenhaal's virginity. Eric comes out of his bunker to host and tell us his usual order at Burger King.

Feb 23, 202158 minEp. 8

7 ”Short People Problems” with Rena Perrone

Randy Newman once said, "Short people got no reason to live." In this week's adventure, with the help of the lovely Rena, the punx explore whether or not that is the case.

Jan 28, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 7

6 ”People” with Reese Dunlap

People. Is there anything good or redeeming about any of them? Probably not, but this week the punx talk with everyone's favorite Bartender/ podcast host/ Metal band frontman, Reese Dunlap.

Jan 26, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 6

4 ”Pizza Toppings” with Joseph Kuzemka

Owner of Hellminded Records and The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market, Joseph Kuzemka, joins the Aging Punks for one of the great local arguments; pizza and it's toppings.

Oct 27, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 4
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