Shock and Awesome 112 – Dependence Day

Presidential tweets, murdering mommies and Labor Day madness.

Interview – Ease Da Man

here is the full interview we did with our featured artist last week, Ease DaMan. Follow him @ease_daman

Shock and Awesome Podcast 111 – Cuomo for President

TJ and the TUX uncover the original John Lennon “Imagine” demo entitled“Imagine There’s No Reagan.” This incredible unearthing coincided with reports that perhaps the ex Beatle was once a Reagan Supporter himself.

The boys also covered their night outside of the Stonewall Inn minutes after theSame Sex Marriage Bill passed in NY. The Village Voice’s Michael Musto shared his perspective on the historic event as well.

TJ described his trip to Tim Pawlenty’s address at the Council on Foreign Relations while Political Strategist Dusty Trice helped breakdown Minnesota’s dynamic duo, Pawlenty and Michelle Bachman’s week on the campaign trail.  (photo: L. Hawker)

Shock and Awesome Podcast 110 – Obamastan

Obama pulls out of Afghanistan, hackers take on the banks, and Spider-Man gets tangled in illegal gambling. It’s been a crazy week. A new episode of Shock and Awesome above.

Featured Guest: Paul Newell, Democratic District Leader

Featured Artist: Minerva Lions

Shock and Awesome Podcast 109 – From Ellsberg to Libya

This week, we interview the original Julian Assange, Mr. Daniel Ellsberg. 40 years ago today, Ellsberg released portions of the Pentagon papers regarding Vietnam to 17 major news outlets.

Other stories this week: Libya, Obama in Puerto Rico, and Canada’s Riots, eh?

Featured Artist: Kelle Calco and the Colored Boys

Shock and Awesome Podcast 108 – Rules of Sexting

Unfortunately for Anthony Weiner, America is more fascinated with his pubic province than his public policy. Weinergate continues on Today’s episode.

Our guest is Max Keiser of Markets Finance Scandal.

Music by: The Riff Raff

Shock and Awesome Podcast 107 – CyberWars

Featured Artist: The Supernovas

Unemployment has hit 10%, but Weinergate continues to dominate the headlines. The beltway just can’t keep it in their pants. Listen to this week’s Shock and Awesome above.

Should politicians stay away from Twitter?

Interview – Agnostic Front

Here’s Part I of our interview with Vinny Stigma and Mike Gallo of Agnostic Front, recorded last week in Nolita.

Catch them at Webster Hall on Saturday Night.

Shock and Awesome Podcast 106 – Emo for Obama

To celebrate our survival of the Rapture, we have a new episode of Shock and Awesomefor you. This week, we chat with godfathers of the hardcore punk scene, Agnostic Front.

We also chat about the Patriot Act, Israel, and the Joplin tornado.

Interview – Matt Allen

We sat down with author Matt Allen to discuss How Not to Be a Professional Footballer, a new biography about British Futbol star Paul Merson, whose bad habits (alcoholism, drug-addiction, excessive gambling) almost led to his death.

Shock and Awesome Podcast 105 – Raptured

Shock and Awesome Podcast 103 – Osama Bin Slobbin

This week, the punk pundits take on the Mayan Calendar, post-Osama Washington, and Newt Gingrich’s Presidential bid.

So, do you think Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul have a chance this November?