
Talk About the Passion is a podcast where I will be talking with folks about their passions in creativity. There’s a slight slant towards people from the punk and hardcore scenes, but of course I’m open to anyone. Nominated for Best Music Podcast - Boston Music Awards - 2019.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 102 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Categories | MusicMusic CommentaryMusic Interviews | ||||

Episode 102 is a conversation with Brian Fair of the band Shadows Fall, in this episode we talk about the formation of that band from his time in his band before Overcast, the scene at the time in Massachusetts, Shadows Fall at the Grammys, as well a... more
I talk with author Jim Ruland about his novel Make It Stop, his obsession with ancient cities, recovery, healthcare vigilantes and how important writing is to him. Although we barely talk about his books on punk rock, his approach to life and his phi... more
In this 100th episode I talk about why this podcast that is mostly focused on hardcore, punk and metal is named after an REM song. Hiding your love for disco as a young Kiss fan, being saved by a Van Halen shirt, being a skinhead and a Deadhead at th... more
Episode 99 is a conversation with Dana Bollen, Dana has two podcasts himself: Two Week Notice and Life Free or DIY which we talk about a bit here. Dana also has worked as a tour manager for bands like Piebald and Unearth, he tells the story of how he... more
Episode 98 is a conversation with Brain Brannon, singer of JFA (Jodie Foster's Army) since 1981. We talk about his time in that band, skateboarding, writing for Thrasher Magazine in the 90's, joining the US Navy after 9/11 and of course more skateboa... more
Episode 97 is a conversation with Aesop Dekker. Aesop has played drums for a number of bands like Hickey, Ludicra and Agalloch among many others. We talk about him growing up in Florida, moving to the Bay Area and then just talk about music in genera... more
In this episode I talk about humor in music, from early artists like Martin Mull to punk and hardcore bands like The Dickies and Angry Samoans. I attempt to reassess my opinion of a popular band I long dismissed. And of course Frank Zappa is discusse... more
Episode 95 is a conversation with Graham McCulloch. Alongside his brother Rob he was in the hardcore band Negative Approach, playing on both of their records. Later moving on to The Meatmen, which is where we spend most of our conversation. From his ... more
Christian is a great host who brings on interesting guests- his passion & knowledge for music really shine through
Being from New England this podcast is fantastic. A real historical trip through the “heavy” music scene in Boston. A lot of the guests are around my age so this show brings up some great memories. Fantastic podcast!!!
Awesome and informative podcast with very interesting guests from the hardcore, punk and metal scene. You must listen!!
Great podcast out of New England. Diverse set of guests.
this is great!
Interesting conversations about growing up in the punk/hardcore scene and what people take with them from that into middle age and what they leave behind.
Let’s do this!
Looking forward to hearing more!
Umm, this is great. Umm, you should download it.








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