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A Fresh Face in Hell with Jonathan Evison

NYT Bestselling Author, Jonathan Evison
Artificial Intelligence
National Parks
Seattle
Education
Book Banning
Olympic National Park
Masculinity
Fatherhood
Nature Vs. Nurture
Yellowstone National Park
Mount Rainier National Park
Healthcare
Lawn Boy
Generational Trauma
Glacier National Park
Anxiety
Pearl Jam
Baseball
PEN America
ACLU

A Fresh Face in Hell with Jonathan Evison is an hour long, conversation based, format. Guests include writers, musicians, athletes, actors, philosophers, scientists, and an array of experts across a variety of disciplines. Subjects will be treated with a mix of humor and thoughtful exploration.

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Do you love hearing me rant about late-stage capitalism and the struggles of the American working class? Well, grab your hammer and sickle, comrade, I have an episode for you! Today, I talk with journalist Ann Larson about her experience of working a... more

In an effort to get some of our older episodes up on YouTube we've decided to revisit the episode on Grudges with my friend, journalist and radio host, Danny O'neil. Danny has a newsletter called Grudgery.com where he explores famous grudges, as well... more

I've spent a fair bit of time talking about early 80's hardcore on the West Coast.  In past episodes, we've covered Seattle, San Diego, and Los Angeles, but today we head east. Nancy Barile's memoir "I'm Not Holding Your Coat" is about her experience... more

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Friday, May 16th, 1980, author and nature enthusiast, Stacy Carlson, attended a school camping trip just 35 miles from Mount St. Helens. She was just 5 years old and had no idea that she was camping at the base of an active volcano. Sunday morning, t... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • My new favorite podcast!

    I subscribe to a dozen or so podcast, mostly about music and/or current events. I recently discover Jonathan’s and it quickly jumped to the top of my list. Great stuff, keep it coming!

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Ann Larson - Cleanup on Aisle Five
Q: How did the pandemic expose underlying issues in retail work?
It highlighted the class divide, safety concerns, and the way essential workers carried society through the crisis, while payment and benefits remained insufficient, prompting discussions of unionization and policy changes.
Stacy Carlson - Escape from Mount St. Helens
Q: What was the most striking moment during the escape or the return journey?
The moment the ash-choked field turned dark and the sense of being enveloped by an unseen wall of ash stands out, followed by the slow, cautious crawl back toward safety with volcanic lightning visible through the ash cloud and a clear memory of clinging to personal belongings as a form of security.
Stacy Carlson - Escape from Mount St. Helens
Q: So let's talk a little about the scope of this event. What do you remember about the surrounding context of Mount St. Helens and the decisions that led up to the evacuation?
Stacy recalls the cautious tone, the conflicting advice from camp leadership and authorities, and the mixture of fear and practical thinking that guided an ultimately successful escape. She emphasizes how adults weighed safety versus moving toward home and how the lack of real-time communication intensified the kids' confusion, making the teachers' decisions pivotal.
Steve Turner - Superfuzz Revisited
Q: You've talked about the Metropolis and the Seattle scene—how did those spaces shape you personally and artistically?
Turner reflects on the inclusive, violence-free atmosphere of venues like the Metropolis, and how that culture fostered collaboration, community, and the forging of lifelong friendships that supported his creative development.
Steve Turner - Superfuzz Revisited
Q: What was it like forming Mudhoney after the Green River era, and how did the band aim to balance different influences while staying true to a raw sound?
He describes the intention to simplify and fuse diverse influences—from 60s garage to post-punk—into a noisy, grungy yet approachable sound, and how band members' varying backgrounds contributed to Mudhoney's distinctive edge.

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