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Alternative Tentacles Batcast

Alternative Tentacles Records
Alternative Tentacles
Punk Rock
Jello Biafra
Alternative Tentacles Records
Tsunami Bomb
Joe Biden
Iran
Vinyl Records
Dead Pioneers
Digital Music Releases
Political Commentary
Vinyl Production
Boomerang
European Tour
Donald Trump
Kamala Harris
Kultur Shock
Wheelchair Sports Camp
Fish Karma
Ani Kyd Wolf

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... more

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Freya Yamamoto has stepped down from her role as general manager of Alternative Tentacles Records. Through the use of dark arts, Tsunami Bomb's Dominic Davi summons her back to take a look back at her time with Alternative Tentacles Records. We cover... more

Join us as we welcome the new General Manager, Alex Botkin as he sits down with Tsunami Bomb's Dominic Davi to talk about his background working and managing the legendary Gilman St. Project and his own label, Lavasocks Records. How he's handling tak... more

Our Marketing Director, Dominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb, Loud Graves). sits down with Shipping Ninja Michael Cook (Moms With Bangs) and for the first time, new General Manager Alex Botkin for the long awaited second episode of our DEMO DERBY series! They ... more

They're not just artists on the label, they are also members of the staff! Michael Cook, bassist for Moms With Bangs and part of the customer service and shipping team at Alternative Tentacles sits down with Dominic Davi, bassist for Tsunami Bomb and... more

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Recent Guests

Freya Yamamoto
Former General Manager at Alternative Tentacles; runs Doll Fest
DOL Fest / Alternative Tentacles
Episode: Exit Interview Spotlight: Freya Yamamoto
Alex Botkin
General Manager of Alternative Tentacles Records
Alternative Tentacles Records
Episode: Introducing Alex Botkin, General Manager of Alternative Tentacles Records
Ani Kyd Wolf
Musician and vocalist with a strong presence in the punk rock scene
Alternative Tentacles
Episode: Ani Kyd Wolf & "The Last Steps of Man-Unkind"
Vic Bondi
Founding member of Redshift and songwriter
Redshift
Episode: Redshift & "Chaos As Planned"

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Dominic Davi
Co-host and bassist; staff member at Alternative Tentacles Records with roles spanning artist, operations, and label strategy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Hit and miss

    The “what would Jello do” episodes are excellent, thought provoking and very well written. The rambling episodes with AT staff sound like a bunch of hipsters self congratulating each other for being so cool.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SeanMK68
    United States5 years ago
  • Brilliant podcast

    Good place to visit for current events and actual news. Well done. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone seeking factual information about the current state of the nation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Geeter406
    United States6 years ago
  • Love it!

    It’s great! I hate leaving reviews, I like this so much I did it anyway.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hdgggggggg
    United States6 years ago
  • Good content but one suggestion

    I listen on my headphones and I have to listen at full volume just to listen to the pane speak, but quickly reduce volume when the music selections are played.

    Other than that, great to listen to how things are at the label and Jello’s views!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Dr.Thallium
    United States7 years ago
  • big fan.

    I would love to hear new episodes. so good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    black_macabre
    United States8 years ago

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Fans appreciate candid conversations and behind-the-scenes production insight.
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The show is described as essential for fans of punk, indie labels, and Jello Biafra's perspectives.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Exit Interview Spotlight: Freya Yamamoto
Q: Now that you've had time to reflect, how do you feel about it all?
Nostalgia mixed with gratitude for the experience; I'm glad for what I learned, excited to work on my own projects again, and hopeful about the label's future and the people I've met along the way.
Exit Interview Spotlight: Freya Yamamoto
Q: What are you most proud of during your time as GM?
Getting certain key releases back out, like Sex Mad, and building relationships with artists such as Wheelchair Sports Camp and the Darts, which kept the label's momentum and cultural relevance.
Exit Interview Spotlight: Freya Yamamoto
Q: How do you feel about looking back on that whole incident?
I wish I would have waited longer and understood the issues we would face; the vinyl process is long and delays were caused by test pressings, masters, and plant timelines, but ultimately we learned a lot and hope to improve communication and timing.
Introducing Alex Botkin, General Manager of Alternative Tentacles Records
Q: Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your background so that people who don't know you can get a sense of who you are.
Alex shares that he's East Bay native with deep roots in the Gilman scene, ran Lavasocks Records, and has long been drawn to archival work and the smaller, out-of-the-box bands that AT has historically championed.

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What is Alternative Tentacles Batcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on Alternative Tentacles Records and its surrounding punk and DIY culture, with conversations that blend label operations, music production, reissues, and artist collaboration. Recent episodes highlight vinyl production challenges, archival approaches, demo reviews, and the interconnected lives of staff-artist relationships, underscoring a commitment to high-quality releases, community, and ongoing legacy-building within the Bay Area punk scene. Listeners can expect candid industry insight, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and outspoken conversations around culture, politics, and independent music history, often anchored by Jello Biafra and a rotating set of label insiders.

What stands out: a persistent emphasis on producing ... more

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