78: David Cave & the Search for Meaning through Recovery

WELCOME BACK TO THE EDUPUNX PODCAST

David Cave is a former skrams vocalist from Denver, Colorado - which is where most of the stories in this conversation take place. Because before moving to Boston and quickly becoming one of my best friends, David lead an entirely different life. From beginning to drink and smoke at a young age, to getting in recovery through meetings and having a sponsor, to eventually finding some peace with the universe, David has lived a lot of life in just 33 years. Now, 13 years sober, David finds himself reading a lot of existentialist works, in Dharmic meditation, and seeking a lot of meaning as he moves into perhaps the biggest next step in his life - fatherhood. We had a lot of fun recording this conversation late one Saturday night after eating a bunch of Buffalo Wild Wings, and it was totally time well spent. I hope you enjoy this one!

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MUSIC NOTE:
- This week you got to hear tunes from the new Spanish Love Songs album, “Brave Faces Everyone,” which comes out this Friday (2/7) through Pure Noise Records.
- On this episode, you got to hear the tracks, “Losers” and “Kick.” You can check out the entire “Brave Faces Everyone” album through all of the streaming platforms! Also, snag a vinyl copy of the album as well!
- And if you’re new to the podcast, you might be interested in the conversation I had with Dylan Slocum of Spanish Love Songs back in October of 2018 - here’s a link to that chat!

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THE CONNECTEDU NETWORK
- This week, you got to learn about the ConnectEDU Network, of which this podcast is now a contributing member!
- ConnectEDU Network connects the unique perspectives and expert insight of higher education through podcasting. If you’re affiliated with higher education – from professor to director of marketing – you’ll be able to find a podcast that fits your style. Our podcasts are produced and hosted by passionate and innovative members of the field, all fueled by the excitement of the future of higher education.
- You should check out all of the Network’s content creators and podcasts right now if you’re looking for some new education-based pods!

And you can now join our Facebook community by CLICKING HERE!

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Thanks so much for tuning in - we will be back in two weeks with another great chat!

60: Top Albums of 2018 (with Casey & Scott)

WELCOME TO THE SEASON 3 PREMIERE OF THE EDUPUNX PODCAST!

Before we jump back into the world of punk education and the DIY scene, we’re gonna have a full-fledged chat about the top albums of 2018 - as chosen by Craig and two of his friends, Casey Arn and Scott Hayden. All three are in an ongoing 2-3 year long text thread that is all music all the time - and some political banter as well - which is expected. But this discussion is nonstop music! AND you get to hear a bunch of songs from our top albums of the year!

We will be back next week with THREE record label owners to discuss their paths to creating their labels and what they look for in bands and how to sustain something that can be pretty challenging as if grows - or, in one label’s case, intentionally maintain a modest size.

This episode contains the following songs from our top albums of the year (in order):
- “Night Shift,” Lucy Dacus
- “Show You A Body,” Haley Heynderickx
- “Caution,” Tiny Moving Parts
- “Upside Down,” The Story so Far
- “The Aftermath,” Rolo Tomassi
- “What Have We Done,’ Can’t Swim
- “High Pressure,” Turnstile
- “Bellyache,” Spanish Love Songs
- “Calm E,” Culture Abuse
- “Friday Forever,” Trophy Eyes
- “Julia (or, ‘Holy to the LORD’ on the Bells of Horses),” mewithoutYou
- “Lich Prince,” Foxing

ART OF SURVIVAL UPDATE

We've officially rebranded The Art of Survival and launched a revamping of our website - artissurvival.com! Check out the MANY resources we have available and please feel free to read our stories and share your own!

We are also excited to announce a brand new Patreon account - so if you would like to support our work, please check out your options of how to do so! Even $5/month can go a long way!

Check out the link here:
https://www.patreon.com/artofsurvival

And if you haven't noticed, we're dedicating ourselves to the music scene moving forward - so if your band/venue would like to work with us, please reach out!

ConnectEDU Network

ADVERTISING NOTES:
- This week, you got to learn about the ConnectEDU Network, of which this podcast is now a contributing member!
- ConnectEDU Network connects the unique perspectives and expert insight of higher education through podcasting. If you’re affiliated with higher education – from professor to director of marketing – you’ll be able to find a podcast that fits your style. Our podcasts are produced and hosted by passionate and innovative members of the field, all fueled by the excitement of the future of higher education.
- You should check out all of the Network’s content creators and podcasts right now if you’re looking for some new education-based pods!

And you can now join our Facebook community by CLICKING HERE!

FOLLOW, RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE!
- Any love on the iTunes app helps! CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE ITUNES STORE!
- Don't forget, Android users - we are now on the Google Play Store!!
- We're also FINALLY on Stitcher, so head over there if that's your preferred platform!
- Follow along on Instagram and Twitter @eduPUNXpod!

Thanks so much for tuning in - we will be back next week with a cool giveaway announcement and a brand new episode with THREE people!!

Up the punx!
Let's get to work.

56: Dylan Slocum (Spanish Love Songs) - From Collegiate Baseball to Punk Rock Gigs

WELCOME TO THE EDUPUNX PODCAST

Slocum is the tall guy on the far right.

Dylan Slocum is the lead singer and guitarist for the punk rock band, Spanish Love Songs. Dylan grew up playing baseball and was even a collegiate pitcher - which gave him a fascinating look into the college experience from the standpoint of a student athlete. Dylan and I broke down the lack of self-care that exists for a majority of student athletes, and how Dylan eventually developed his own path through education and even the punk rock realm.

Dylan and I sat down in my kitchen after a hefty Red Robin meal and got right down to business. The conversation often meanders through various life experiences - including exploring education options and opportunities throughout college while eventually finding worth in making music. And then there’s a slight detour into a cheesecake taste test (not brought to you by Cheesecake Factory)!

Spanish Love Songs is on the rise right now and the band is doing some really great stuff, so make sure to check them out beyond this interview! Enjoy!

MUSIC NOTE:
- This week we shared tunes from the new Spanish Love Songs album, “Schmaltz,” which came out in March through A-F Records! You can get a vinyl copy, CD, or digital copy of the album through A-F Records or on the band’s website!
- Spanish Love Songs is a fantastic punk rock band from Los Angeles - they’ve been crushing it over the last few years and everyone in the band is fantastic. So please support them!
- In this episode, we played the songs, “Buffalo Buffalo,” “The Boy Considers His Haircut,” and “Bellyache.”
- Also, all of the band’s music is already available FOR DOWNLOAD on their bandcamp site, so you have no reason to not download this album right now!

As always, you can CHECK OUT OUR SPOTIFY PLAYLIST!

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ADVERTISING NOTES:
- This week we hyped up Half Access - which is the nonprofit founded by our eighth guest, Cassie Wilson. Half Access was started with the purpose of amassing as much venue accessibility information as possible to inform venues across the country and the world about how to better construct and renovate spaces to accommodate the needs of disabled music goers.
- Half Access has launched a brand new website! Visit HalfAccess.org to sign up for updates from the organization. You can also reach out to Cassie and volunteer your time to supporting the cause of making music venues for inclusive and accessible so that our communities can truly thrive.

And as always, you can now join our Facebook community by CLICKING HERE!

FOLLOW, RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE!
- Any love on the iTunes app helps! CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE ITUNES STORE!
- Don't forget, Android users - we are now on the Google Play Store!!
- We're also on Stitcher, so head over there if that's your preferred platform!
- Follow along on Instagram and Twitter @eduPUNXpod!

Thanks so much for tuning in and we will be back next week with a new episode!

Up the punx!
Let's get to work.