Punk, Love, & Compassion

The Alabama Take
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Radical voices telling stories of resilience and hope with host Bo Wolfe.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Todd from Abusements

    Host Bo Wolfe sits down with Todd from the band Abusements, a band hailing from Montgomery, Alabama. Bo and Todd discuss the punk scene, Todd's journey from high school in Portland to finding his place in the punk world, how punk culture fosters connection and support, iconic bands that shaped the both of them, and the importance of creating safe spaces at shows where everyone can feel welcomed and valued. Bands mentioned in the episode: The WipersDOAThe DillsSato NationDead MoonKing BeeOr ElseBoom StickKinder GentlerHans CondorDarkest HourBatteryDamnation ADThe BreaksPoison IdeaNegative ApproachAretha FranklinRichard "Groove" HolmesClaudine LongetHerbie MannMarch of Crimes For more from The Alabama Take, visit the website here.

    1h 13m

  2. Jun 4

    Interview With Seneca from Wyoming

    In this episode with Seneca from Wyoming, he and host Bo Wolfe talk about: Learning to give ourselves graceThe impacts of traumaForgiving our influences and forgiving ourselvesHopeStruggling to fit inFinding communityThe authenticity of loveA couple of bands that are mentioned: Blank Slate from Denver and Angelus Errare from Laramie, Wyoming For more, visit The Alabama Take with the link here.

    58 min

  3. May 21

    Interview with Triangle Fire

    In this episode, host Bo Wolfe speaks with Tandi and Nick from Triangle Fire, a band out of Athens, Georgia. Like every episode, the conversation weaves in and out of all sorts of topics. Host's note: I would like to apologize for the last 15-20 minutes of the episode. Our vocal tracks got off time, so there are some instances where it sounds like I am speaking over them. Apologies for the technical issues. In the episode: Punk rock parentingBeing open, honest, and transparent with your kidsIntroducing children to PunkRole modeling vulnerabilitySobriety journeyMuch more For more from The Alabama Take, visit the website here.

    1h 13m

  4. May 7

    Matt from Massachusetts

    In this episode, Bow sits down with Matt and the conversation goes from finding community, the toxic truths about Southern Hospitality and denial, finding safe spaces to be your true authentic self, moving across the country in order for your family to be safe, and some other topics. Find everything related to The Alabama Take here.

    1h 14m

  5. Apr 23

    Interview with Clyde from New York

    Clyde from New York dives deep into the punk rock scene and shares his journey in this interview with host Bo. He reminds us that the punk community isn’t just about loud guitars and mohawks; it’s about finding a family and a voice in the chaos. Clyde's story is a wild ride from his first punk song, "Rock and Roll High School" by the Ramones, to navigating the ups and downs of being a part of a vibrant, sometimes chaotic, scene. For more, visit The Alabama Take website. To sign up for the site's newsletter rather than rely on social media, sign up here. To help both the podcast and The Alabama Take site itself, consider making a donation of any size with the link here.

    49 min

  6. Apr 9

    Nathan from Athens, Ga.

    Nathan and I have a really great conversation covering a bunch of different topics. Nathan is in the bands Beat Up, Fawney Rig, and he runs the Redline which is a DIY space in Athens Ga. We talk about everything from discovering PUNK through Christianity, to living in a commune in Chicago, hypocrisy of people in power, the importance of small victories, what happens when we forget to take care of ourselves, and many, many other topics. Tune in, listen, share with your friends.

    1h 37m

  7. Mar 26

    Interview with Todd Fixler

    In this interview, Todd and host Bo speak about mentorship, fitting in, how we consume "Punk," gatekeeping, and other topics. For more, visit The Alabama Take website. To sign up for the site's newsletter rather than rely on social media, sign up here. To help both the podcast and The Alabama Take site itself, consider making a donation of any size with the link here.

    1h 4m

  8. Mar 12

    Interview with No Offense

    Bo Speaks with a couple of the guys from No Offense, who are from Northwest GA/Chattanooga TN. area. We talk about their influences and their creative processes. As well as the importance of speaking out about important issues, the importance of community, and the connections made through making music and performing live.

    51 min

  9. Feb 26

    Jeremy Aitken

    In this episode, the second of the podcast, we speak with Jeremy Aitken from Birmingham, Alabama. Jeremy is a musician, photographer, show promoter, and he runs an online music review page. We talk about finding, belonging, and building community, the importance of honest relationships, the difficulties of being open about our need for help, and what gives us hope. For more, visit The Alabama Take website with this link.

    1h 23m

  10. Feb 12

    Sar Rah and Crafting Cootie Catchers

    Welcome to the first episode of Punk, Love, & Compassion with Bo Wolfe: a podcast for radical voices telling stories of resilience and hope. In this first episode, host Bo Wolfe speaks with Sar Rah from Colorado. While discussing the hardships of impostor syndrome, depression, efficacy and esteem issues, Sar Rah teaches Bo how to craft Cootie Catchers (or perhaps you know them as the middle school fortune tellers) as a way to cope with issues or struggles on a day-to-day basis. Throughout, it's a discussion of impostor syndrome, depression, efficacy and esteem issues, and the ways to coping. As part of The Alabama Take, find even more here at the website.

    1h 3m

  11. Jan 22

    Trailer

    Welcome to Punk, Love, & Compassion with Bo Wolfe: a podcast for radical voices telling stories of resilience and hope. With Bo, Punk, Love, & Compassion avoids the usual interview banter found in punk (and general) interviews. Instead, Bo gets to the heart of the punk community and what touches them, as well as all of us, though may be sometimes scary or difficult to share. There's love and hope, you belong, and you're not alone. You'll love this one. It's a podcast that loves you back. As part of The Alabama Take, find even more at the website.

    3 min
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