Episode 38 features Valerie Knox from The Anti-Queens and Black Cat Attack. On this special episode we talk about our top 10 favorite 'First Punk Songs' we heard that made us fall in love with the band. Sit back, turn it up while we take you on a ride through our punk rock roots.  Technical Production by Steve Rizun of Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada. PLAYLIST:The Distillers - The Young Crazed PeelingGreen Day - LongviewRancid - SalvationBad Religion - 21st Century (Digital Boy)Misfits - Ratt FinkThe Ramones - Blitzkrieg BopSum 41 - Makes No DifferenceGob - SodaNo Doubt - Don't SpeakThe Offspring - Come Out And Playwww.CrustyMedia.ca 

Episode 37 features Bob from I Wanna Party With Bob the Bobcast and MICHAELxCrusty playing 10 new tunes and talking about the band and song. This is the second time Bob has been on the podcast and the third time the guys have gotten together to share music. Check this episode out and than check out Bob podcast!  Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada.PLAYLIST:Airstream Futures - Blue Light DistrictThe Holy Mess - Within The Range Of A RavenLeatherface - Do The Right ThingEndorphins - Rise And Fall of Lord HadesShook Ones - Daytime TelevisionWasting Time - RunawaysThe Lungs - Cross CultBad Waitress - That SedativeThe Marred - The Tit Of ApathyBlack Cat Attack - 2 Never 2 Dead 2 Shred www.CrustyMedia.ca 

Episode 36 features Swav Pior drummer for illScarlett and Darenots. We talk about hanging out in the old days and how illScarlett got signed to Sony as well as what he's been up to now with both bands. Hosted by MICHAELxCrustyTechnical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada. PLAYLIST:illScarlett - Mary JaneillScarlett - One-AillScarlett - Nothing SpecialillScarlett - Heaters (15th Anniversary version)Darenots - HeavyweightDarenots - Down Featuring Gianni Luminati

Episode 35 features Lindsay Schoolcraft from Antiqva, Cradle of Filth and her own solo project. We chat about The unique instruments she plays, how Antiqva got together and so much more. Hosted by MICHAELxCrusty. Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada. PLAYLIST:Lindsay Schoolcraft - SaviorLindsay Schoolcraft - Worlds AwayCradle of Filth - Right Wing of the Garden Triptych (Snippet)Antiqva - Funeral CrownLindsay Schoolcraft - See The Light www.CrustyMedia.ca

Episode 34 features Russ Rankin, the lead vocalist of Good Riddance. On this episode we talk about how Good Riddance got signed to Fat Wreck Chords as well as working with Fat Mike and long time friend and producer Bill Stevenson from Descendents. We also talk about some of Russ' other music projects and time hanging out at 924 Gilman Street in the 80's. Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada. PLAYLIST:Good Riddance - Flies First ClassGood Riddance - Letters HomeRuss Rankin - American AmnesiaOnly Crime - Life Was FairCreep Division - FailureMikey and his Uke - I Forget (SNFU Cover) www.CrustyMedia.ca

Episode 33 is a brand new Crusty Radio episode. That's right, it's just me talking stories and playing some tunes. Enjoy...Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada. PLAYLIST:The Flatliners - Mastering The Worlds Smallest ViolinHIM - Wicked Game (Chris Isaak Cover)Rancid - Journey To The End Of The East BayThe Anti-Queens - Leave Me OutLimblifter - I Wonder If...Mad Caddies - State Of MindCrusty Media - Pet Sematary (Ramones Cover) Featuring Emily Bones, Lucas Stagg, John Ward, Dale Semple, Valerie Knox, Taylor Cos and MICHAELxCrustyBad Religion - Struck A NerveGob - 236 E BroadwayGreen Day - Hybrid Moments (Misfits Cover)Organ Thieves - Fix The Hearts Of The Hollow

Episode 32 features a good friend of mine, Angelo Bonaccorso, the lead singer from the band Raider. Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada.PLAYLIST:Raider - No Sign Of The DawnRaider - Bound By No Fate www.CrustyMedia.ca 

Episode 31 features Jeph Howard, the bass player from The Used. Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada.PLAYLIST:The Used - A Box Full Of Sharp ObjectsThe Used - Paradise Lost, A Poem By John MiltonThe Used  & My Chemical Romance - Under Pressure (Queen Cover)Jeph Howard, Bert McCracken, Frank Zummo & Dave Baksh - Rage MedleyThe Used - The Lottery featuring Caleb Shomo www.CrustyMedia.ca

Episode 30 features Randy Bradbury the bassist of legendary punk rock band Pennywise. Hosted by MICHAELxCrustyTechnical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada.PLAYLIST:Pennywise - AliensPennywise - SocietyPennywise - Fuck AuthorityMikey And His Uke - Bro Hym (Featuring Randy)

"Weird knows weird". Get ready for episode 29 featuring Katelyn Molgard, the lead guitar player from the band Bad Waitress.  We talk about the new Bad Waitress record, Harry Potter fan fiction, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and so much more.Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada.PLAYLIST:Bad Waitress - Strawberry MilkshakeBad Waitress - That SedativeBad Waitress - Too Many Bad Habitswww.CrustyMedia.ca

Episode 28 is a very special episode. I have been a long time fan of the band CKY and although I have met them a couple times I have never been able to sit down with one of the members and ask them questions about the band I have always wondered. Well, today is that day.... HURRAH! I had the pleasure of chatting with Jess Margera, the drummer of CKY. Sit back and relax as we go for a ride...  Hosted by MICHAELxCrusty.Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada. PLAYLIST:CKY - Plastic PlanCKY - ShippensburgCKY - Rio Bravo (Live)CKY - ReplaceableCKY - Dressed In Decay

Episode 27 features Casey and Core from Tarantula Tapes. We chat about how the got started with their new record label and what they have planned for the future. Hosted by MICHAELxCrusty.Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada. PLAYLIST:Like A Girl - Don't Tell Your BoyfriendHeavy Petter - Professionally PatheticThe Speed Humps - Christian HypocriteAngry Spells - Heads Will RollZero Zero UFO - I Don't Believe In Humans

Episode 26 is jam packed with amazing stories by New York Hardcore Legend Lou Koller. Sit back for the next hour and listen to Lou talk all things Sick Of It All, meeting Pantera for the first time and what to expect from the band in 2022. Hosted by MICHAELxCrustyTechnical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada PLAYTLIST:Sick Of It All - Road Less TraveledSick Of It All - Us vs. ThemMikey And His Uke - Attitude (Bad Brains cover)Sick Of It All - Step DownSick Of It All - Take The Night Off www.CrustyMedia.ca

Episode 25 features lead vocals and bassist for the heavy metal band Sacred Reich, of course I am talking about Phil Rind. Host MICHAELxCrusty and Phil talk about touring with Pantera, making a new album with the band after 23 years and what the band has been up to during the pandemic.Technical Production by Steve Rizun in Toronto, CANADA @ Drive Studios.PLAYLIST:Sacred Reich - Awakening Sacred Reich - American WaySacred Reich - One NationSacred Reich - Surf Nicuragua  www.CrustyMedia.ca

Episode 24 host MICHAELxCrusty chatted with vocalist Patty O'Lanterns  from Dragged In and Brutal as well as Dave Fenton from Dragged In. They chat about the new Dragged In album "LP1" released on Cursed Blessings Records as well as what's going on with Brutal Youth and their new record.Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, CanadaPLAYLIST:Dragged In - Hear Me OutBrutal Youth - Thick As ThievesBrutal Youth - So What? Saw Buttons. (Live from Stomp 25th anniversary)Brutal Youth - Rogue Thoughts www.CrustyMedia.ca

Episode 23 features the Lee-La (Lead Vocals) and Tom (Guitar) from the Montreal based rock quartet The Damn Truth. Host MICHAELxCrusty chats with them about their new album "Now or Nowhere" and what it was like working with Producer Bob Rock (Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith). Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada.PLAYLIST:Tchort - Love MetalRival Sons - Open My EyesThe Bravery - Time Won't Let Me GoThe Damn Truth - This Is Who We Are NowThe Damn Truth - Only LoveGlorious Sons - SOSThe Osmonds - Crazy Horses www.CrustyMedia.ca

Episode 22 features Canadian rocknrolla Danko Jones. Host MICHAELxCrusty and Danko talk about playing music for 25 years, touring in Europe, the recording process for the brand new album and much more. Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada.PLAYLIST:Iron Reagan - Miserable Failure (THEME)Danko Jones - I Want YouDanko Jones - Flaunt ItDanko Jones, Daniel Dekay, Ted Aguilera, Cory Hofing, Crusty - Mandatory Suicide (Slayer Cover)

Episode 21 features Australian drummer and Youtuber Kye Smith. We take a deep dive into his YouTube channel and discuss how he got into punk rock. Hosted by MICHAELxCrusty.Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, CanadaPlaylist:Iron Reagan - Miserable Failure (THEME)NOFX - Lori MeyersMikey And His Uke - Panic Song (Green Day Cover)Mikey And His Uke - Dope Sick Girl (Rancid Cover)Violent Soho - Viceroywww.CrustyMedia.ca 

My dudes and also my dawgs... Episode 20 features heavy metal riff master Daniel Dekay. Daniel plays guitar in DIEMONDS and Exciter (Yes, that Canadian thrash band from the 80's). He's also a host on BangerTV and spends most of his time at home streaming live on Twitch with his loyal followers the "Dekay Army". Sit back and listen to host MICHAELxCrusty chat with Dekay about growing up listening and playing heavy metal.Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, CanadaPlaylist:Iron Reagan - Miserable Failure (THEME)DIEMONDS - Hell Is FullDIEMONDS - Ain't That Kinda GirlExciter - Heavy Metal ManiacSavatage - Hall Of The Mountain Kingwww.CrustyMedia.ca 

Episode 19 is with Jean Genus. Jean is from Sweden and plays bass in Hank Von Hell's band. Sit back and listen to host MICHAELxCrusty and Jean talk about how Hank Von Hell formed after years of not performing and what they've accomplished.Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada.Playlist:Iron Reagan - Miserable Failure (THEME)Hank Von Hell - Bum To BumHank Von Hell - DiscoJean Genus, Danko Jones, Tom Thacker, Dave Brownsound and Charlie Benante - Overkill MedleyHank Von Hell - Pretty Decent ExposureJean Genus, Dave Brownsound, Jess Margera and Chuck Garric

On Episode 18 of the Miserable Failure podcast host MICHAELxCrusty chats with Canadian punk rock legend Steve Rawles from Belvedere and This Is A Standoff. Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada.Playlist:Iron Reagan - Miserable Failure (THEME)Belvedere - Two Minutes For Looking So GoodBelvedere - Elephant MarchBelvedere - Closed DoorsBelvedere - HairlineThis Is A Standoff - We're Really Doing It www.CrustyMedia.ca

Episode 17 features Anthony Carone from the Arkells. Host MICHAELxCrusty and Anthony have know each other for a decade and finally get to cacth up. Listen in as the two friends talk about Anthony's musical background, joining the Arkells and what's be going on since the pandemic started.Technical production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada.Playlist:Iron Reagan - Miserable Failure (THEME)Arkells - Private SchoolArkells - You Can Get It featuring K FlayArkells - 11:11Arkells - Peoples ChampArkells - Knocking At The Door www.CrustyMedia.ca

Episode 16 is a Crusty Radio episode hosted by MICHAELxCrusty with a special guest appearance by Valerie Knox (The Anti-Queens, Black Cat Attack). This episode is the psychobilly edition and features songs from The Creepshow, Koffin Kats, The Brains, Tiger Army and more.Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada PLAYLIST:Iron Reagan - Miserable Failure (THEME)The Creepshow - Death At My DoorKoffin Kats - The Way Of The RoadGutter Demons - Till The EndHorrorpops - Where They WanderNekromantix - Haunted CathouseThe Brains - You're DeadThe Matadors - DestroyThe Creepshow - Devil's SonDoghouse Rose - The RoseThe Brains - Enjoy The SilenceTiger Army - F.T.W. www.CrustyMedia.ca

Episode 16 features the Canadian punk band Block Parent. We talk about how they started as a band, what their influences are and recording their new album "Sick yeah, Bro". Hosted by MICHAELxCrustyTechnical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, Canada PLAYLIST:Iron Reagan - Miserable Failure (THEME)Gob - SodaNOFX - My VaginaMight As Well - Kings And SlavesillScarlett - HeatersBlock Parent - SUBARBlock Parent - Helluva Bad DipBlock Parent - Comeuppance Go Downance www.CrustyMedia.ca

Episode 14 of the Miserable Failure Podcast is hosted by MICHAELxCrusty and features Canadian punk rock legend Al Nolan. Al is the lead singer of the band the Almighty Trigger Happy as well as the the man behind the new Canadian indie record label Cursed Blessings Records. Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive Studios in Toronto, ON.Playlist:Iron Reagan - Miserable Failure (THEME)Almighty Trigger Happy - My Brain Won't Leave Me AloneAlmighty Trigger Happy - In HateRevival - Life By Your  Own RulesSeized Up - Marching Down The Spiral www.CrustyMedia.ca

On episode 13 of the Miserable Failure Podcast host MICHAELxCrusty has a great conversation with Ethan Luck. Ethan is a musician from Long Beach, CA that has played with many bands including Reliant K, The OC Supertones, Kings Of Leon and more. He is also a podcast host for his own podcast "The Pirate Satellite" as well as the Metallica themed podcast "Metal Up Your Podcast". Together Ethan and Michael take a deep dive into growing up in California, moving to Nashville, touring with bands around the world and of course, Metallica. Sit back and relax, this one is fun...Technical Production by Steve Rizun at Drive StudiosPlaylist:Iron Reagan - Miserable Failure (THEME)Ethan Luck - Leave You BehindEthan Luck - I Fought The LawEthan Luck - Stand Upwww.CrustyMedia.ca

Crusty Radio is back for episode 12 and features Bob from the I Wanna Party With Bob the podcast. Bob and I both brought 5 songs from 5 bands to the episode. We talk about each song and then play the song and listen together. Hosted by MICHAELxCrustyRecorded and edited by Michael AmaralMixed and mastered by Steve Rizun at Drive StudiosPlaylist:Houseghost - Yellow WallpaperThe Filthy Radicals - Freedom 45Wolf-Face - With or Without BoofRULES - Burning BridgesNervosa - Guided By EvilDead Tired - She's In My EyesSarchasm - BelongNapoleon - Left To DieBilly Liar - The View From HereBarn Burner - Scum Of The Earthwww.CrustyMedia.ca

Episode 11 is a funny one! I connected with Canadian comedian and actor Eric Johnston. We talk about him growing up in the Hamilton, ON area, his father's pro wrestling career, his journey as a comedian, actor and much more. Hosted by MICHAELxCrusty. Recorded and edited by Michael AmaralMixed and mastered by Steve Rizun Playlist:Iron Reagan - Miserable Failure (THEME)Boys Night Night - (Just Once) Let's Do Something DifferentThe Fullblast - Lee Majors, Now There's a Man in His Prime www.CrustyMedia.ca

Episode 10 of the Miserable Failure podcast features an old friend of mine. Ian Blurton is a musician and producer from Toronto, ON and has been deep in the Canadian music scene for almost 40 years. He has  toured and released music with the bands Change Of Heart, Blurtonia, Bionic, C'mon, Public Animal, Future Now and more. Hosted by MICHAELxCrusty.Recorded and edited by Michael AmaralMixed and mastered by Steve RizunPlaylist:Iron Reagan - Miserable Failure (THEME)Change of Heart - TriggerBionic - Turn You OutChange of Heart - Little KingdomsC'mon - The MessengerFuture Now - ICQBlurtonia - The Privilege Is RealFuture Now - Eye Of The Needlewww.CrustyMedia.ca 

Recorded and edited by Michael AmaralMixed and mastered by Steve RizunPlaylist:Iron Reagan - Miserable Failure (THEME SONG)Cake - Short Skirt Long JacketThe Mighty Mighty Bosstones - The Impression That I Get www.crustymedia.ca 

On episode 7 I chat with Skye Sweetnam, the lead singer for the Canadian band Sumo Cyco. We talk about the bands third album "Initiation" coming out May 2021. We also take a look at Skye's long career in the music industry. All music on this episode is by Sumo Cyco. Check out the full playlist at www.crustymedia.ca/podcast

Episode 6 is a little different... I chat with my new friend Brandon from Yester Daze about their new EP release "Yours to Follow" that is out now. It is also the first the introduction of "Crusty Radio", a new feature on The Miserable Failure Podcast. I play some tunes that I love and tell stories about my encounters with the band or artist. This episode features music from Black Cat Attack, Hangtime, The Anti-Queens, Hysterics and Cross Dog. For the full playlist of this episode and every episode head over to www.CrustyMedia.ca/Podcast

On this episode I got to have a long conversation with Jenarchy about growing up in Florida, making music with her friends, touring and recording with War On Women and taking stand up comedy lessons. Music by War On Women, NOMORE, Jenarchy, and Greeenhorn. Check out the full playlist at www.crustymedia.ca/podcast

Episode 4 of "The Miserable Failure Podcast" features my good friend Marko Woloshyn, singer and lead guitarist of Bike Thiefs. All the music played on the episode is from their new album "Leaking" released on Stomp Records November 2020. Check out the playlist here www.crustymedia.ca/podcast

On this installment of "The Miserable Failure Podcast", I caught up with Cone McCaslin, bassist of Sum 41. We talk all things Cone including Sum 41, Operation MD, and his recent involvement with Hank Von Hell, notorious former frontman of Scandinavia's Turbonegro.