Have you ever wondered what the weirdos behind your favorite records are doing when they’re not losing money in punk rock? Whether they are pushing pencils, tending bar or running corporations, we’re having sincere yet totally stupid conversations on how they’ve managed to make a living and advance their scams into careers (or something like it) among the squares. Join us as we aim to find out how punks pay their bills and what they’ve learned along the way. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Have you ever wondered what the weirdos behind your favorite records are doing when they’re not losing money in punk rock? Whether they are pushing pencils, tending bar or running corporations, we’re having sincere yet totally stupid conversations on how they’ve managed to make a living and advance their scams into careers (or something like it) among the squares. Join us as we aim to find out how punks pay their bills and what they’ve learned along the way. New episodes every Tuesday.
Theme song by M.O.T.O. Logo by Chuck Loose. Intro by Rev. Norb.
69 Russell Quan - Automobile Mechanic ( The Mummies / Phantom Surfers / Bobbyteens / The Flakes )
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69 Russell Quan - Automobile Mechanic ( The Mummies / Phantom Surfers / Bobbyteens / The Flakes )
Russell doesn’t want to talk about his job. He doesn’t think he’s that good at it, and would rather talk about the literally zillions of bands he’s been in, records he loves and breakfast cereal. And we let him for a little bit, but we try to get to the bottom of what exactly he does as a mechanic, how it’s gotten more difficult as cars become more computer-based, what the work situation is like at the garage and more. Along the way we uncover some great stories about acquiring and keeping the Pontiac Bonneville ambulance used by the Mummies in running order, drag racing as a kid and why he isn’t as good at slot-car racing as you’d expect from a member of the Phantom Surfers. Do we figure out his job? Maybe not. Do we have fun trying? Absolutely.
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Links:
Russell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW9MoPzuZbg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTqzd7rOb88
The Mummies and Mummy-Mobile in question
https://youtu.be/hCOzihzk0tE?t=51
https://youtu.be/hCOzihzk0tE?t=246
Dodge Omni
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baf1QDL0XwY
Oldsmobile Delta 88
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYdCopeA1nI
Mono Men
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYtNVXscqJ0
Ben Casey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9FWbBbufOA
Run Flat Tires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxhWdClnook
Four Slicks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D3VuFX3vi8
Siberia
https://youtu.be/tf8YVsLT0YM?t=21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXkTPtcJGYI
68 Chevelle Drag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_CT9C9X9LE
Thee Headcoats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgPiEHkzA_U
EMP Scenario Explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1W1i2YRz4I
Doug Yule
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZwjL8ldp4s
Chuck Woolery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQhcGnQiLgs
Rick Brown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpYfL1RW1I4
Exploratorium SF
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q_E1s03wj0
Cat Thefts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1OoxDe-IDg
Honda Element
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E7QeSbc7NE
Slot Car Venues still open
https://nomadraceways.com/2020/08/16/status-of-the-slot-car-industry-and-track-map/
Why?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATMR5ettHz8
Phantom Surfers Book
https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Stardom-Dumbshits-Reference-Losers/dp/0977895246
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Have you ever wondered what the weirdos behind your favorite records are doing when they’re not losing money in punk rock? Whether they are pushing pencils, tending bar or running corporations, we’re having sincere yet totally stupid conversations on how they’ve managed to make a living and advance their scams into careers (or something like it) among the squares. Join us as we aim to find out how punks pay their bills and what they’ve learned along the way. New episodes every Tuesday.
Theme song by M.O.T.O. Logo by Chuck Loose. Intro by Rev. Norb.
