Common Thread
Lunchador Podcast NetworkRory Van Grol & Greg Benoit talk with guests about how the values, philosophies, and sense of community found in hardcore punk has influenced the trajectory of our lived experiences in unexpected ways. It features organic discussions that illuminate how this music is the common thread that provides continuity throughout our lives and connects us to one another.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsSociety & CultureMusic | |||
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This two part episode features a conversation with Tuna Tardugno. Tuna is a wrestler, a vinyl pricer at an independent record store, and the vocalist in the hardcore punk band Sweat.
The trio discuss Tuna's journey from Syracuse, NY to Los Angeles, ... more
This two part episode features a conversation with Tuna Tardugno. Tuna is a wrestler, a vinyl pricer at an independent record store, and the vocalist in the hardcore punk band Sweat.
The trio discuss Tuna's journey from Syracuse, NY to Los Angeles, ... more
Episode 17 features an interview with Colleen Butterfield. Colleen works in the green energy industry where she helps HVAC companies adopt green technologies with the goal of making environmentally friendly energy more affordable for the consumer.
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Rory and Greg sit down with Chad Posick, a professor of criminal justice and criminology at Georgia Southern University. Chad also plays guitar in the Georgia-based hardcore band Cult Body. Chad, Greg, and Rory have known each other for almost 30 yea... more
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A thoughtful, community-centered show that threads hardcore punk values through everyday life, work, and local culture. Across episodes, hosts and guests explore themes like community engagement, accountability, and resilience, often tying these to grassroots activism, local journalism, skate culture, and small-business ventures. The conversations mix personal storytelling with broader social issues—policing, media, education, and the evolving role of local scenes—in a way that highlights how shared values from the punk ethos can shape careers, community projects, and everyday relationships. The format leans into candid banter, diverse guest backgrounds, and a strong sense of place, frequently anchored by Rochester-area context but with ins... more
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Recent guests on Common Thread include:
1. Will Cleveland
2. Katy Otto
3. Paul Phillips
4. Mike Jeffers
5. Rob Antonucci
6. Tom Schlatter
7. Karl Buechner
8. Jeremy Mueller
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