Episode 155 - MBSing with Chris Blake - Straight Edge

In a world of drugs and sex, a straight edge hardcore punk fan arose in Virginia and continued to maintain his abstinence for a number of years as a part of the Chicago comedy scene. Chris and I discuss his turn to the Dark Side, how even with the best of tenets and intentions, most movements have negative extremists, and how it feels to align oneself with a lifestyle choice to be a part of a bigger community. We even get into the history of the subculture and the current state of punk and sXe. Thanks to Cards Against Humanity for sponsoring and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for continued support and excellent company.