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Back On The Grind

Pepe Bandit
Folk Punk
Mental Health
Personal Growth
DIY Music Scene
Prison
Creativity
Addiction
Music
Relationships
The Last Circus
Improvisation
Spirituality
Harley Poe
Punk Rock
Punk Music
Shadow Work
Meditation
Johnny Hobo
Addiction Recovery
DIY Culture

A podcast exploring life, music, people & the stories that bring us closer.

Episodes are published on the 1st & 15th every month.

With intimate interviews, folk punk & my own personal experiences, I explore how we can show up for the story of life. There's no reason to do this alone, we can learn from each other, even if we make some mistakes along the way. Join me as I embark on a journey to fi... more

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Latest Episodes

Pepe Bandit & Chris Conde discuss queer identity & expression through music. Chris addresses the discomforts that can arise in early personal life & performances around this subject. They explore censorship & cancel culture & the importance of growth... more

A bonus episode that explores 3 different perspectives (audience member / band / organizer)from this years STOOP FEST! We play Pathétique by Frog Legs at the end.

First Interview - Greg Bee (audience member)

Second Interview - Frog Legs (band)

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Pat almost refused to do this.

Before we even hit record, he told me he had a strong feeling this interview shouldn’t happen. 

We gave it a shot anyway.

What came out isn’t a story that is pretty & clean. 

It’s what it actually looks like when so... more

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Recent Guests

Patrick Schneeweis
Musician formerly known as Pat the Bunny; part of Friends In Real Life, Ramshackle Glory, Wingnut Dishwashers Union
Friends In Real Life; Ramshackle Glory
Episode: From Pat The Bunny to Friends In Real Life: Patrick Schneeweis & Pepe Bandit Discuss A Two Decade Musical Journey & Friendship #72
Early Brunner
Addiction recovery coach; host of Recovery Demystified
Episode: From Train Hopping To Healing Trauma Through Internal Work w/ Early Brunner #71
Pat the Bunny
Founder of DIY Bandits; influential figure in folk punk and DIY music scenes
DIY Bandits
Episode: Pepe Bandit Gets Interviewed: Folk Punk, Community, DIY Bandits, Prison, Spirituality & Future Plans #64
Brooke Pridemore
Musician, folk punk artist, producer of the album
Self / Brooke Pridemore project
Episode: My Friends In Crime w/ Brook Pridemore #62
Eric King
Former political prisoner and author
Episode: Q&A Pt.1 with Eric King, A Day Without Love & Justin Arena (prisoner support, music recs, finding folk punk friends, folk punk clothing & more!) #59
Brian Walker
Member of the band A Day Without Love
A Day Without Love
Episode: Q&A Pt.1 with Eric King, A Day Without Love & Justin Arena (prisoner support, music recs, finding folk punk friends, folk punk clothing & more!) #59
Justin Arena
Musician and founder of Together Press
Together Press
Episode: Q&A Pt.1 with Eric King, A Day Without Love & Justin Arena (prisoner support, music recs, finding folk punk friends, folk punk clothing & more!) #59
Jake McKelvie
Musician with over a decade of experience in the DIY music scene
Jake McKelvie and the New Old Band
Episode: Having 10+ Years In The Scene, Social Media, Streaming & Growing Veggies w/ Jake McKelvie #57
Mike Wilson
Member of the band Harley Poe
Harley Poe
Episode: COFFEE BREAK - Mike Wilson (of Harley Poe) Talks About Pissing For The Man

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Pepe Bandit
Host of Back On The Grind

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 305 ratings
  • Life-changing, if you let it be.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    obnock
    a month ago
  • Worth checking out!

    Way more interesting than the typical music podcast. Calling it a music podcast is selling it short. Original and honest feel. Folk punk and prison is a surprising theme of the show. Looking forward to more of this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Little Brother...1984
    United States7 months ago
  • Highly enjoyable

    This is a great on going discussion about an important genre of music. Glad it’s here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EntertainmentJunkie
    United States8 months ago
  • Quit reading reviews and go listen yourself

    You know- I’m REALLY not great at reviews, but I know how much they can mean to someone running a business or a podcast or whatever it is they are doing. When I heard Pepe mention following and reviewing the podcast it made me think about what this podcast has actually done for me personally. I went through great loss and addiction and when I hit the road and became closer to the diy punk scene it was to heal. It hurt me and healed me in different ways, but life is about balance. Pepe reminds m... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Momma.geZMo
    United States9 months ago
  • 5 stars

    One of the only podcasts that I actively look forward to listening every 1st and 15th. I originally found this show one day when I randomly searched for Ceschi on Spotify and was recommended his episode. I’ve listened to every episode since (some more than once). Pepe does an incredible job whether it’s a solo episode or he has a guest. The episodes that you didn’t think I’d connect to end up being some of my favorites. If I had to suggest just one episode to check out I would say the PT Burnem ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    allisonrose1
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise its honesty, vulnerability, and sense of community.
The show is more than a music podcast; it blends culture, recovery, and personal growth.
Guests are diverse and insightful, with meaningful stories that resonate beyond DIY circles.
Positive reviews highlight the host's empathy, depth, and ability to connect with guests.

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From The Trail Of Tears To Touring All 50 States w/ A Day Without Love #65
Q: What was the beginning logistics like and when did the idea truly click?
The idea brewed for a while, but a UK tour and a suggestion to attempt a full US run finally pushed him to commit, using a mix of bus, train, and car travel and a willingness to incur debt for the dream.
From The Trail Of Tears To Touring All 50 States w/ A Day Without Love #65
Q: How did you begin planning the 50-state tour without a booking agent?
Brian booked it indie, using spreadsheets and personal contacts, choosing to trust his vision over outsourcing to agents, with careful vetting of offers to avoid scams.
From The Trail Of Tears To Touring All 50 States w/ A Day Without Love #65
Q: What was your grandfather's name?
William Walker was his name, and his memory and the Walker Family History book inspired the tour and its deeper meaning for Brian.
Scott of Bridge City Sinners & his wife Becky on Trainhopping, Friendship, Love & Loss #63
Q: What happened during the New Orleans squat fire and how did it affect you?
The guests discuss the tragedy, the immediate grief, and the media's portrayal versus the community's lived reality, emphasizing the value of the people who lived there and the support they showed each other.
Scott of Bridge City Sinners & his wife Becky on Trainhopping, Friendship, Love & Loss #63
Q: How did your relationship with Tomas begin and evolve through your travels?
Becky and Scott recount reconnecting in Guatemala, the long, windy road of love and separation, and how Tomas's energy and leadership kept drawing people together, even as life pulled them in different directions.

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A candid, character-driven show that centers on music, life challenges, and community within the DIY folk-punk milieu. Episodes routinely feature intimate conversations with artists, activists, and friends who blend music, personal transformation, and resilience. Common throughlines include prison experience, addiction and recovery, creativity, spirituality, relationships, and building authentic communities around art. Notable strengths include deeply personal storytelling, a balance of vulnerability and humor, and thoughtful exploration of culture beyond traditional music interviews. The format often pairs artists with hosts who share lived experience in the scene, yielding conversations that feel like a warm, late-night chat with peers ra... more

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Recent guests on Back On The Grind include:

1. Patrick Schneeweis
2. Early Brunner
3. Pat the Bunny
4. Brooke Pridemore
5. Eric King
6. Brian Walker
7. Justin Arena
8. Jake McKelvie

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