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Back On The Grind

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

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 talks to Early Brunner who shares their journey through the punk community & train hopping to exploring themes of addiction/recovery, & the quest for freedom. They discuss their experiences with the challenges of navigating friendships amidst su... more

Pepe talks with Chris Casey—an innovative voice blending alternative rap with grungy rock music.

Chris takes us on a musical journey from basement shows of local hardcore, screamo, and punk bands in the Savannah Georgia DIY scene and how it influenc... more

Pepe reaches out to his buddy Mike Wilson to have a regular, friend to friend discussion as if they were't on a podcast (except they are). Expect to hear about anxiety around starting new projects, uncomfortable feelings with promoting oneself, makin... more

Pepe embarks on an exploration with Endless Mike And The Beagle Club as they walk through their latest album, The Forest Is The Trees.

Unlock the intimate thoughts behind a band that defies conventions—where 18-piece tours become a collective art fo... more

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Recent Guests

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
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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
Jason Shiers
A certified psychotherapist focusing on addiction and mental health; he shares his personal story of overcoming addiction and finding healing.
Episode: Coming Home To Yourself: Beyond Addiction & Mental Health Struggles w/ Jason Shiers #56
Matt (MC Homeless)
Rapper with a background in punk music and DIY culture.
Episode: MC Homeless on Connecting Rap, Folk Punk & Dogs #53
Harley Flanagan
Founder of the Cro-Mags and influential figure in the punk and hardcore music scenes.
Episode: Wired For Chaos: Harley Flanagan of Cro-Mags Unpacks His Story #52
April Hartman
Singer and songwriter of the band Apes Of The State
Apes Of The State
Episode: What's Another Night? w/ Apes Of The State #50
Myles Bullen
An artist blending folk punk and hip hop, navigating themes of grief and recovery through music.
Episode: Exploring Liminal Spaces w/ Myles Bullen #49

Host

Pepe Bandit
Host of Back On The Grind

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 282 ratings
  • 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 States5 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 States6 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 States8 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 States10 months ago
  • A breath of fresh air

    There’s a lot of darkness out there right now. Listening to Pepe every week fostering positivity, compassion, and community through conversations with our favorite artists and musicians is a breath of fresh air.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    diy-revolutionary
    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.
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Jeffrey Lewis On Sniffing Records, Streaming Music, The Story Behind His Band w/ Kimya Dawson & More #60
Q: Can you provide some context for listeners about Jim Morrison's dad and its connection to the Vietnam War?
Jim Morrison's dad was part of the elevated command position in the naval fleet that was supposedly attacked by the Vietnamese in Tonkin Gulf, which the American government used as an excuse to start having this aggressive policy towards Vietnam.
Jeffrey Lewis On Sniffing Records, Streaming Music, The Story Behind His Band w/ Kimya Dawson & More #60
Q: What are your thoughts on Donovan?
I think I'm much more indebted to Donovan than I am to Dylan, and I kind of enjoy the fact that that's a little under the radar.
Jeffrey Lewis On Sniffing Records, Streaming Music, The Story Behind His Band w/ Kimya Dawson & More #60
Q: Would you have a preference though for one over the other?
If I could choose, I would 100% listen to everything on rotten old vinyl, because I think there's something extremely absorbing in an atmospheric way.
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
Q: How can young people make more friends in the folk punk community?
Get involved in local events like open mics, and be approachable in community spaces.
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
Q: What makes for a good interview experience?
Show respect through research and create a conversational environment.

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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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Back On The Grind launched 3 years ago and published 78 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Eric King
2. Brian Walker
3. Justin Arena
4. Jake McKelvie
5. Jason Shiers
6. Matt (MC Homeless)
7. Harley Flanagan
8. April Hartman

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