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Cult and Culture

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Punk Culture
Art and Activism
Chuck Tingle
Oak Cliff Film Festival
Punk Music
Queer Horror
San Diego
Cumgirl8
Blood Brothers
Reunion Tours
Comic-Con
Empathy
Fucktoys
Music Industry
Collaboration
Activism
Men's Recovery Project
Born Against
Social Media
Vocal Techniques

"Cult and Culture" is a podcast co-created by renowned musician and actor Justin Pearson and producer and musician Luke Henshaw. The show explores the DIY-driven, subversive world of art and culture, featuring a diverse array of guests from various subcultures. Pearson, known for his roles in bands like Dead Cross and The Locust, and Henshaw, who has collaborated with hip-hop legends and scored mu... more

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In episode 65 of the Cult & Culture Podcast Justin and Luke meet up with Joe Swanberg, the award winning director who's latest film, The Sun Never Sets, screened at the 2026 Oak Cliff Film Festival. Joe is best known for his TV show, Easy, and film, ... more

Episode 64 of the Cult & Culture Podcast kicks off the first of a seven part series recorded at the Oak Cliff Film Festival. Justin and Luke dove in right away and cought up with Taszlin Trébuchet or Fuck Money/Jet Cemetery and Lars Wolfshield of Jet... more

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Kevin Doss is a grandfather, dad, husband, firefighter, and vocalist for the legendary hardcore band, Downcast. In this episode Justin and Luke get into Kevin’s personal life as well as the impact and relevance of his music. Linking childhood trauma ... more

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In episode 62, Justin and Luke discuss music, politics, and aesthetics of various art platforms with multi-instrumentalist Jimmy LaValle. Justin and Jimmy were both part of The Crimson Curse, The Locust, and Swing Kids, so the connection runs deep in... more

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Taszlin Trébuchet
From Fuck Money and Jet Cemetery
Fuck Money; Jet Cemetery
Episode: Cult & Culture episode 64 feat. Taszlin Trébuchet (Fuck Money/ JC) + Lars Wolfshield (Jet Cemetery)
Lars Wolfshield
Front man of Jet Cemetery and member of Fuck Money
Jet Cemetery; Fuck Money
Episode: Cult & Culture episode 64 feat. Taszlin Trébuchet (Fuck Money/ JC) + Lars Wolfshield (Jet Cemetery)
Kevin Doss
Singer for Downcast, firefighter
Downcast, firefighter
Episode: Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 63 feat. Kevin Doss of Downcast
Jimmy LaValle
Musician, producer, composer known for Album Leaf, Tristeza, The Crimson Curse
Album Leaf / Tristeza / The Crimson Curse
Episode: Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 62 feat. Jimmy LaValle of Album Leaf, Tristeza, The Crimson Curse
Chuck Tingle
Author of erotica and horror, known for his unique style and themes
Various Publishing Houses
Episode: Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 61 feat. Chuck Tingle
Vick Martin
Label manager at Pirates Press Records, founder of Chicks Up Front, active member of the punk and hardcore scene since the 1990s.
Pirates Press Records
Episode: Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 60 feat. Vique Simba
Brandon Daley
Writer and director based out of Chicago
Episode: Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 59 feat. Brandon Daley (Director of $POSITIONS)
Albert Birney
Filmmaker, musician, and creator of OBEX
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 57 feat. Albert Birney (Director, actor, writer of OBEX)
Annapurna Sriram
Filmmaker, writer, director, and actor of Fucktoys
Fucktoys
Episode: Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 56 feat. Annapurna Sriram (Director, actor, writer of Fucktoys)

Hosts

Justin Pearson
Host of Cult and Culture (co-created by Justin Pearson); prolific musician and cultural organizer with deep ties to punk and DIY scenes.
Luke Henshaw
Co-host and producer; collaborates on music projects and scores, with roots in underground and independent media.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • Good stuffs.

    Amazing, insightful chats with a wide range of weirdos. My kind of madness right here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eggswithlegs
    United Statesa year ago
  • A+

    Great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shamus9
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good!

    This show is good but needs to stop with the background noises. I have sensory hearing issues and so am very picky with what I can listen too. This show has so much background noise and weird sounds I had to stop listening as I could not even understand what they were saying much less stand all the extra noise.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MangoIsla
    United States5 years ago
  • Great work JP

    Loved the Sonny Kay interview. Excited to see what comes next. Very stoked to finally check this podcast Lutz

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J.Dorsey
    United States8 years ago
  • đź’€

    Great podcast with awesome guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnny ketchum
    United States9 years ago

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The format can be noisy but delivers deep, thoughtful conversations with artists.
The show blends music, film, and culture in a refreshing, unapologetic way.
Listeners appreciate candid storytelling and diverse guest rosters.
Guests deliver fresh, uncompromising perspectives on subcultures.

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 57 feat. Albert Birney (Director, actor, writer of OBEX)
Q: What led you to make this film in the 1980s setting?
The cicadas from Baltimore in 1987 inspired the time period, creating a nostalgic backdrop that resonated with the personal experiences of the filmmakers.
Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 57 feat. Albert Birney (Director, actor, writer of OBEX)
Q: Can we talk about the film score?
The score was created in collaboration with Josh Dibb from Animal Collective, focusing on a playful and low-key approach that matched the movie's vibe.
Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 56 feat. Annapurna Sriram (Director, actor, writer of Fucktoys)
Q: What were the challenges you faced during its production?
We faced numerous delays, including a hurricane and issues with scheduling.
Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 56 feat. Annapurna Sriram (Director, actor, writer of Fucktoys)
Q: Can you give us a synopsis of your film?
It's about a girl who lives in Trash Town and her quest to lift a curse by making $1,000 and sacrificing a baby goat.

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A boundary-pushing interview series that centers subcultures, DIY scenes, and the intersections of music, film, and culture. Episodes frequently feature musicians, filmmakers, writers, and artists who navigate creative communities, collaboration, and the politics of art, often weaving personal stories with broader cultural critique. Notable throughlines include a punk ethos, a DIY production spirit, and candid discussions about resilience, activism, and the evolving landscape of independent art. The show stands out for its informal, unfiltered style and willingness to blend genre boundaries, making it a compelling pick for listeners who crave authentic conversations with artists and cultural movers.

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Cult and Culture launched 9 years ago and published 79 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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Recent guests on Cult and Culture include:

1. Taszlin Trébuchet
2. Lars Wolfshield
3. Kevin Doss
4. Jimmy LaValle
5. Chuck Tingle
6. Vick Martin
7. Brandon Daley
8. Albert Birney

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