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Bored 2 Lifeep 212 - "The First Hundred Episodes" (clip show)Alex "WORLDWIDE" Kellar and Mike Strenk have been at this podcast game for a minute now, and to celebrate that (because they were too busy to record this week) here's a clip show pulling from the first 100 episodes! Featuring ish from episodes: 17, 20, 24, 25, 28, 33, 44, 46, 47, 49, 52, 54, 61, 67, 68, 69 (noice), 75, 80, 86, 89, 90, 91, 92, 95, 97, and 100. Truly a wild collection of CLEVO PODCORE. Follow the show on Twitter E-mail the show Join the B2L Discord Give someone in Gaza some money
2024-09-181h 28
Bored 2 Lifeep 205 - "Hamstring: A B2L Saga Chapter 205" w/Tommi LCIt was Wednesday, July 3rd two-thousand and twenty-four. The B2L bois had Tommi from the Cleveland America show and Fansly on as Kellar battled dehydration in a tall chair and Strenk had a shockingly good voice for having just recorded vocals with his rocking band. Donate something to somebody on Gaza Funds.
2024-07-071h 14
Bored 2 Lifeep 203 - "Early/Belated Cancer Seasoning"It was very hot at the dojo on June 17th 2024 when Kellar and Strenk answered your e-mails and anonymous questions. They're also poly now. With Olyasha.
2024-06-231h 06
Bored 2 Lifeep 201 - "Boner-Pilled Bike Bois" w/Matt Bolles and James FlinnaniganIn the throes of post-episode 200 vacation mode, it's summer school, and you know what that means: movie. As a child, Strenk was terrified of the end of the world, so when he saw the trailer for Akira (1988) as a wee one, he passed. With all this in mind, Kellar is now making Mike watch that ish, and invited local Clevo anime headz Matt and James on to talk about it. Buckle up (actually there aren't really any seatbelts on motorcycles, geez!) for... PODCORE Check out this Gaza Fund aggregator
2024-06-051h 33
Bored 2 Lifeep 197 - "Garden Party Politics" w/Alabama DanAlabama Dan is back on the show to talk garden parties, video games and more. Kellar and Strenk also have a blockbuster announcement regarding the future of the show.
2024-04-301h 15
Bored 2 Lifeep 195 - 'small d energy" w/Gov NaimMounds, femcels, and eclipses OH MY! Gov Naim from Profit Profit is back on the show while Strenk's throat is wrecked from rockin' and rolling and Kellar's hip is demolished from who the hell knows Follow PROFIT PROFIT on IG Help Richard raise money for the Palestine Children's Relief Fund in the Cleveland Marathon
2024-04-161h 39
Bored 2 Lifeep 193 - "en el eclipse nocturno"Strenk is coming off a series of sketch comedy sell-outs and Kellar is attempting to speak heavy metal lyrics en espanol. Donate to help Richard raise money for 2024 Cleveland Marathon’s fundraising campaign for the PCRF
2024-04-041h 18
Bored 2 Lifeep 190 - "RIP Akira Toriyama (and baby jane)" w/EllisHours before rocking the mic at the 5 O'Clock Lounge, Kellar and returning guest Ellis educate Strenk on the works of the dearly departed Akira Toriyama as they discuss the movie DRAGON BALL SUPER: BROLY (watch it HERE). Check out Spike Pit on Bandcamp and IG Peep O.R.P.H.A.N.S. on Bandcamp
2024-03-121h 15
Bored 2 Lifeep 187 - "Madame's Web Spoilers" w/Joes BriggKellar brought burritos to Madame Web, Strenk had his name up in lights, and Joe Briggs is also here. Listen to Artillery and visit clevelandrockhall.com Donate to Medical Aid For Palestinians if you can
2024-02-181h 08
Bored 2 Life"Ep-182" w/Pat KennedyIt's episode 182 so Kellar and Strenk had to have their pop-punk'n pal Pat from No Pressure on the show to talk touring, Taylor(s), and more. Follow the show on xTwitterx if you like E-mail us to buy a Ratfricker tape for a good cause, FROOTS RIP Joe Flacco
2024-01-162h 06
Bored 2 Lifeep 178 - "Intense, Huge..."Go see The Boy And The Heron. Go see Kellar's new band this Sunday in Clevo. Watch Gaza Fights For Freedom Opening songs: "Congratulations!" and "Interlude i" by Larval State Donate to Medical Aid For Palestinians RIP Kenny Deforest
2023-12-141h 06
Bored 2 Lifeep 176 - "Lovers Again In 2010 Plus 13" w/Roman J LeyvaRoman J Leyva returns to the show to help break down a seminal film of Kellar's adolescence that everyone (including now Kelly) agrees sucks, Macross II: Lovers Again. You can watch it for free here but we don't recommend that, what you SHOULD do is listen to the soundtrack, which rocks hard and lots HERE. Before all that there's OLC chat, east side suburb geography, mocktails, local DIY newz, and more (Spaniards) [Editor's note: I was getting over a one day cold and didn't adequately check mics so Roman is a bit noisy...
2023-12-011h 47
Bored 2 Lifeep 175 - "Boot Camp For New Dads" w/Brett Thomas and Thrift Store JobberThe show was rescued from Kellar's vile clutches thanks to your donations, so as a treat there are not one but TWO guests! Brett Thomas and Thrift Store Jobber are on the show talking digging (for business and pleasure), rasslin', relationship advice, and so much more. Check out Jobber's Etsy store and his podcast Meet Me At Applebee's Strenk and Brett are doing comedy this (Black) Friday in Clevo, check it out.
2023-11-221h 25
Bored 2 Lifeep 173 - "Palestine 24/7"[recorded Tuesday, November 7th, 2023] Kelly went to the National March On Washington For A Free Palestine on Saturday, November 4th with a few hundred-thousand other people and now the B2L bois are doing "journalism" about it. Educate yourselves. Follow the master host of Maryland Milt on Twitter and Instagram Donate to MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians) *Kellar read some numbers off toward the end of the show but they weren't entirely accurate/honest, so here's an update to those FREE PALESTINE
2023-11-091h 14
Bored 2 Lifeep 170 - "Hug Your Kitties At McGigglefuch's"Kellar's been moving thousands of pounds of documents and Strenk did some comedy road-doggin'. Not really any Palestine talk until about 24 minutes in, and then, yeah, it happens. If you want a maybe more informed and at times funny take on everything, check out this episode of Out For Smokes. If you want a very informed and heavy bummer of a take on everything, check out this episode of Death Is Just Around The Corner. Kelly was on Heat Death Of The Universe the other week, check that out here. Write your congressperson a...
2023-10-181h 00
Bored 2 Lifeep 169 - "Pieced Off" w/Matt and JamesKellar, Strenk, Matt, and James all ate the Bored 2-Bored 2 Life FROOT and are talking One Piece: the Netflix show, the manga, the anime, theories and more!!! Follow Matt on Instagram and Twitter Follow James on Twitter and TikTok If there's one thing you need to know it's this: Luffy would say FREE PALESTINE Also: join our Discord?
2023-10-081h 26
Bored 2 Lifeep 166(6) - "The Final Bell Tolls 4 Bedtime"Kellar and Strenk saw Danzig and a rad local show, and Kelly checked out day 2 of AIW's JT Lightning Invitational Tournament (also some ponderings on recent Cro-Magnon drama). Featuring a tune by SHOW PINK
2023-09-181h 19
Bored 2 Lifeep 162 - "Who Is David Riverbury?"Kellar and Strenk are answering your questions, and maybe raising more of their own...
2023-08-2255 min
Bored 2 Lifeep 161 - "Vacay Gaze"Strenk and Kellar went on vacations. Mike went to New York City and Kelly went to the hospital. Opening song: Dorotheo "Las Nubes" Donate to the victims of the Nudieland DIY space shooting in Minneapolis if you can
2023-08-171h 09
Bored 2 Lifeep 160 - "Summer Broke"Kellar's apartment has been battling bed bugs while Strenk's been on past and future vacations. Other stuff happened* as well. Hey thanks for listening! Listen to almost all the tunez from B2L here If you're looking for another fun pod, check out If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes *[fun fact: while editing this episode Kelly thought they were maybe having a heart attack but it turned out to be a muscle spasm, so all's well?]
2023-08-071h 11
Bored 2 Lifeep 157 - "Hot Guy July"Alex Kellar (he/they/part gay) and Michael Strenk (he/hee/wants zero D) objectify men this week. Each give their Top 5 Hot Guys, 2 Hot Guys But Not Quite And Why, and One Unforgivable Uggo. It's Hot Guy July WORLDWIDE (it starts about 28 minutes or so in if you're too horned up and impatient to FIND OUT, FROOT).
2023-07-111h 10
Bored 2 Lifeep 156 - "$900 Soul" w/Joe BriggsJoe Briggs hates New York pizza and Strenk is thinking about buying another car. Yeah, they've cum to snuff the Kellar... Speaking of vehicles, here's a GoFundMe for someone that needs a new one. And jokes on the show aside, even though Pride is over that doesn't mean you shouldn't stop helping Marcy out with laser hair removal.
2023-07-031h 27
Bored 2 Lifeep 155 - "Mike Is A Cancer"Did turning 37 grant Mike the power of pro wrestling clairvoyance? Will Kellar's presidential campaign finish as strong as it started? Maybe. Opening song: Mess "True Love" Ending song: Bnny "Time Walk" It's still Pride month so check out Marcy's GoFundMe for laser hair removal! Speaking of GoFundMe's, an old friend of Kellar's van got thrashed, help her out with that if you can.
2023-06-261h 08
Bored 2 Lifeep 153 - "LIV Rizz Poo Pizz"Kellar finished episode 6 of Worldwide Workoutz and Strenk wants the kids to speak English. Help Marcy get gender-affirming care. Help James recover from a hate crime. Help Lee fight ALS.
2023-06-1256 min
Bored 2 Lifeep 151 "Nashville Transcore WORLDWIDEstyle Now!" w/Addie MooreKellar's shootin' for their birthday and Dead Pal May, guest Addie is repping Nashville Transcore WORLDWIDE, and Mike's got a great tan from golf. Check out Kelly's wake playlist Donate to former guest and all-time homie Marcy's GoFundMe in honor of Alex's birthday Ending song: Wesley And The Boys "I AIN'T GOT NO RIGHTS"
2023-05-311h 26
Bored 2 Lifeep 149 - "steppunkle"Strenk is about to go perform as basic Kellarnomics are discussed. Follow Kellar on Spotify for gymspiration Check out these shirts
2023-05-161h 04
Bored 2 Lifeep 146 - "Ow!!! Never Forget: The Story Of Mad Minds" w/Shaun ClarkFirst Seven Inch Club kicked a hornet's nest when they covered the Mad Minds 7" so Strenk and Kellar had Shaun on to discuss the history of the band (and eventually the demo for a little bit). Friendship origin stories and personal growth galore. Check out listener Tony Tony Popper's cat video and his wife's radio show. DEW IT Throw the Akron Bail Fund some loot if you have some WORLDWIDE
2023-04-242h 02
Bored 2 Life"2 1 Suxx""Filthy Bulk" Kellar and "Professor" Michael Strenk are bullsharking around talking about movies (we are not a movie podcast), the rasslin' of their late youth (we are not a wrestling podcast), food that icks them (we are not a culinary podcast) and more (we are not a moron podcast). CLEVELAND PODCORE IS STRONGEST WORLDWIDE Check out the Prototype Collective
2023-03-261h 01
Bored 2 Lifeep 141 - "Casca Kravitz"Mike Strenk is the host with the most and Kellar is a present-day employment ghost. Black olives, European bathroom design and more. It's all here on Frrrresh Airrrr
2023-03-191h 00
Bored 2 Lifeep 140 - "We Make 90 Cents Over Minimum Wage"More like Sucky's Market, amirite? Kellar flexes tits and talks shit as Strenk takes his coat off and stays a while. Fave and boost this Yelp review and this tweet. Do an activism, c'mon.
2023-03-091h 25
Bored 2 Lifeep 136 - "Can You Feel The Reign Of Sunshine?" w/MarcyIt was 62 degrees outside and a great wind blew everyone's brains out. Marcy's on the show, Kellar has one or several disabilities, and Strenk respects Fury Of Five. Listen to Marcy's show X Over.
2023-02-191h 05
Bored 2 Lifeep 133 - "Tucked-In T-Shirt Fat Guycore"They always say "show, don't tell" but this is podcore, don't tell us that shit. Kellar's brain is cooked at the end of working 7 days in a row. Strenk has beautiful, bejeweled, bespoken glasses. We're all like, creatures under capitalism, mannnn. Next month on the show it's Femme February (or Fembruary). That's right: all goil guests.
2023-01-261h 07
Bored 2 Lifeep 129 - "Bored (season) 4 Life"It's season 4 and the Bored 2 are answering your questions and prompts from Strenk's NGL deal. Kellar is unusually postive. There's doo-doo talk. CLEVELAND PODCORE NEVER DIE WORLDWIDE E-mail the show if ya like
2023-01-061h 12
Bored 2 Lifeep 128 - "Twenty-Twenty Poo (season 3 finale)"Recapping the news, music, and movie experiences of 2022 as the 4th calendar year of Bored 2 Life dawns. Check out Tony's Xmas music mix As requested, here is Kellar's paypal Adios, Pod Van Dam.
2022-12-281h 34
Bored 2 Lifeep 127 - "FORT WAYNE, PANDORA-19"Strenk road-dogged it with Yambag and Cruelster in exotic locales such as Milwaukee, St Louis, and FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. Kellar visited family in Toledo with stopovers in Michigan and Pandora (where they got the 'rona). To clear up any confusion at the beginning of the show, Kelly was finishing up an old story and is still booze- and cocaine-free (but cha boi does have COVID) GAINIAC MEGAMIX
2022-12-201h 00
Bored 2 Lifeep 126 - "Flu point 0"Strenk is recovering from the mysterious super-flu that isn't COVID and Kellar had to edit this in a place with no indoor smoking. Count your freakin blessings. See Strenk, Yambag, and Cruelster in Milwaukee and other places next weekend. Listen to Basement Boys on Spotify and all other streaming platforms on your way to the gig WORLDWIDE Ending song: something by Toledo's own xASxGOODxASxDEADx
2022-12-1357 min
Bored 2 Lifeep 120 - "AND STILL Featuring Tommy Larkins On The Drums!"Kellar took Strenk --well, Strenk drove but Kellar bought the tickets BUT THAT DOESN'T MATTER... the bois went and saw the legend: Tommy Larkins (featuring Jonathan Richman on guitar and vocals). It's sort of a sequel episode if you haven't heard the old one about good ol' JR. We have a website now! YEAH E-mail us if you wanna Make Jonathan Richman a RICH MAN and buy his new tunes on Bandcamp
2022-10-271h 27
Bored 2 LifeEp 117th: The Bored Two, B.2.L.BORED 2 LIFE back again A podcast hosted by 2 friends Kellar & Strenk long time bros Cat dads, bachelors, Mad Minds Kelly not how they used to be Now with more sobriety Why so long with no shows Kellar had to think & grow BORED 2 LIFE back again Clevo Podcore never ends Strenk & Kellar break things down Mad Bull, Jastaverse, Salt Life Mike Strenk ain’t how he used to be Now he wants har...
2022-10-101h 09
Bored 2 Lifeepisode 116This episode is the audio version of this blog post by Alex Kellar Here are some links to material which helped inform all this: Accountability Mapping (online course) Pods And Pod Mapping Worksheet Beyond Prisons: Transformative Justice And Pod-Mapping (podcast) The Will To Change: Men, Masculinity, And Love by bell hooks (book) We Will Not Cancel Us And Other Dreams Of Transformative Justice by adrienne maree brown (book) Beyond Survival: Strategies And Stories From The Transformative Justice Movement (book) edited by Ejeris Dixon and Leah...
2022-09-201h 36
Bored 2 Lifeep 112 - "Throatpie Fiesta" w/ThropeKellar and Thrope drank male vitality tea and were bulls in the China shop of conversation. xSTRENKx was the affable matador. Cleveland Podcore ignorance/excellence. Help former guest and all-time rad gal Marcy pay for HRT if you can Ending song: Flea Collar "Buttcrack Man"
2022-02-201h 24
Bored 2 Lifeep 107 - "No Time 4 U" w/Sigh FieriSigh Fieri comes on the show to talk about No Warning. Kellar bombs and Strenk spills salad dressing. Good times.
2022-01-311h 07
Bored 2 Lifeep 105 - "Tried To Capture The Spirit Of The Thing" w/Leonard BaumHomophobia and hockey, it's all some folks have. Yet another Kellar Comfort Movie episode as we examine the 1977 film Slap Shot with guest (and gay guy) Leonard Baum. Follow Leonard on Twitter and Instagram and check out dude's Bandcamp. We didn't get to it because the episode is long as heck, but check out this article on the writer of Slap Shot from '77. Ending song: Leonard Baum "The Bar" (DJ Kelly remix)
2022-01-162h 26
Bored 2 Lifeep 103 - "One More Premiere: I Need You" w/Steve from Monolith SeekerKellar's been melting down left and right lately so they decided to subject Strenk to his number one meltdown movie: End Of Evangelion. Steve from Monolith Seeker came along for spiritual guidance. SEASON 3 PREMIERE.
2022-01-031h 22
Bored 2 Lifeep 99 - "The Pope Was Not On Alf"Guest dropped. Edited without headphones. Recorded without brains. Setting the bar real low for episode 100 next week. Help our friend Sally. Buy a microphone from Marcy. Ending songs by Will Kellar (hbd/RIP)
2021-12-061h 14
Bored 2 Lifeep 97 - "Ballroom Blood Sacrifice"Kellar tells Strenk a dark and recent (and VERY alleged) tale, then they answer some questions. Is Stryper as good as sage? Time will tell.
2021-11-231h 00
Bored 2 Lifeep 96 - "Hustlepreneurship" w/Gov NaimWho simps the simps? Not a HUSTLEPRENEUR, that's for sure. Strenk met "K" aKa Gov Naim while Kellar tried to cough off-mic. Advice was given. Follow Gov on Instagram AND NOWHERE ELSE Ending song: Aus-Rotten "World Bank"
2021-11-201h 39
Bored 2 Lifeep 94 - "No Recurrences" w/Joe BriggsKellar's in hell, Strenk's doing improv, Joe Briggs wants to be happy, and Pedro looms large. Help Kelly pay for a new alternator so they can get to work. Watch Joe's YouTube video and sound off in the comments. Ending song: Bug Mane "Kokopelli (Steel Drum Remix)"
2021-11-081h 04
Bored 2 Lifeep 93 - "Returning To Earth" w/Rich Horror and CaseyKellar's old friend Rich Horror from Rhode Island (now western Mass, soon Philly, maybe Cleveland after that?) just stepped out of his covid spaceship with his partner Casey and they talked about it. In the process Strenk had something of a breakthrough. True, raw, Cleveland podcore*. *the audio is not the best because Kellar's in a hurry to go wrestle, DEAL WITH IT
2021-10-301h 10
Bored 2 Lifeep 92 - "Animalympics Sucks" w/Emma BowersNo one asked for this *cough KELLAR cough* but we did it: we watched the 1980 animated "film" ANIMALYMPICS and talked about it with zoologist and YouTuber Emma Bowers. Seriously, please don't watch Animalympics. Watch Emma's videos instead. Follow Emma on Twitter, subscribe to her YouTube channel, and check out her Patreon. [as mentioned at the beginning of the episode, help John out if you can]
2021-10-211h 13
Bored 2 Lifeep 91 - "Anime Given Sunday" w/Anders LeeKellar thinks that the 1999 Oliver Stone film "Any Given Sunday" is the Great American Anime. Anders Lee thinks it's the greatest sports movie. Strenk is a heel and thinks it's just okay. Also: Dennis Kucinich, Doink The Clown, and Jesse "The Body" Ventura. Follow Anders on Twitter and check out his show Pod Damn America Ending song: Cocksparrer "Because You're Young"
2021-10-171h 23
Bored 2 Lifeep 90 - "What's It Like To Be Vince Neil?" w/Shaun FilleyShaun Filley from Midnight, Annihilation Time, Inmates, GSMF, and a million other bands is on the show and Kellar's bright idea was to keep bringing up Cryptkicker and crowdsource vague "rock and roll questions" much to Strenk's horror. Plenty of great Clevo stories and sh*t talk. Follow Shaun on Instagram, subscribe to his YouTube, and check out his Bandcamp.
2021-10-101h 19
Bored 2 Lifeep 84 - "Dialectical Dynamite" w/Rob RiceKellar and Strenk have known Rob for going on 13 years. They caught up with him on politics, posting, anime adaptations, and hope in hawdcore. Follow Robert on IG Here are some orgs Rob says you should check out: Huey P. Newton Gun Club People's Anti-Colonial Press New Afrikan Independence Party All African People's Revolutionary Party Commitee Of 500 Years of Dignity And Resistance
2021-09-031h 01
Bored 2 Lifeep 82 - "Better Than Bonnaroo: Gathering Of The Juggalos 2021" w/Alabama DanKellar and Alabama Dan worked at and went to the Gathering Of The Juggalos. Kelly queered Juggalo culture and is a mess. Alabama Dan got enraptured by the Dark Carnival. Strenk got the SCOOP! SCOOP! (WHOOP! WHOOP!) Follow Dan on IG and Twitter Ending song: ICP "Nothing's Left"
2021-08-231h 58
Bored 2 Lifeep 80 - "Mohammad Bin Llama-Man"Kellar and Strenk lost their minds from the heat. Supposed to have a guest but they couldn't make it (everything is okay) so they talked South Park, Ping Pong Club, Woodstock 99. Everyone should get a fucking vaccine already. Yeah, shit was talked and minds were lost. CLEVELAND PODCORE NUMBER ONE
2021-08-091h 21
Bored 2 Lifeep 79 - "No One Knew Who I Was Until I Got The Third Circumcision" w/Wilson RiveraWilson came back. Kellar is defeated yet proud, standing in a maelstrom of shit. Strenk is a salty boi. Cleveland Podcore Showcase Ending song: Black Flag "Rat's Eyes"
2021-08-021h 04
Bored 2 Lifeep 76 - "Salt 2 Life" w/The WeirdsterKelly had a tummy ache. Strenk preached the Salt Life. The Weirdster emerged. Cleveland Podcore lives. Give Kellar money please gah bless you Follow The Weirdster on Twitter Ending song: GnR "Get In The Ring"
2021-07-121h 14
Bored 2 Lifeep 75 "Arcadia Of My Youth In Arcadia" w/Brett PayneWhy does a man do anything? Kellar and Strenk had Brett Payne on to answer this question and more after everyone watched the 1982 anime classic Arcadia Of My Youth (watch it here!). Junepanimation ends in July. Don't get rubbled. Check out Street Fight on Twitter, Instagram, and Patreon Ending song: Michael Shenker Group "Rock My Nights Away"
2021-07-021h 28
Bored 2 Lifeep 74 - "Dirty, Horny, German? An Ignorant History Of Industrial" w/ToothWhat is industrial music? Kellar kinda knew and Strenk had no clue so they brought in their dude Tooth to fill in the blanks. For further listening you can check out this Spotify playlist they curated. Go to Tooth's store MBTL Records and buy physical media to throw at your friends. Ending song: KMFDM "Move On"
2021-06-251h 29
Bored 2 Lifeep 73 "DP63xB2L73xHST" w/Dic ProlesCleveland/Milwaukee podcasting solidarity occurs as Dic Proles had Kellar and Strenk on their show to talk about Hunter S. Thompson. Follow Dic Proles on Soundcloud and Twitter
2021-06-191h 16
Bored 2 Lifeep 72 - "Junepanimation pt. 1: Project A-Ko" w/KristinAre you an A-ko, a B-ko, or a C-ko? Shit got ontological as Kellar made Strenk and his new roommate Kristin watch a formative film from Kelly's youth: the 1986 anime classic(?) PROJECT A-KO (watch here, get the soundtrack here) Follow Kristin! Instagram Twitter Twitch CashApp Ending song: Mike 'The Mack' Donaldo "In Yer Eyes"
2021-06-121h 18
Bored 2 Lifeep 71 - "Jocularity" w/Dr. Tim "Bones" JonesDr. Tim "Bones" Jones returned and was given pre-workout. Kellar can't stop turning down money and Strenk is doing haram shit like golf and stand-up. Follow Timmy on IG and check out Spike Pit Follow Strenk on IG and Twitter Kellar's CashApp(?) Ending song: Cobra Man "Bad Feeling"
2021-06-061h 11
Bored 2 Lifeep 69 - "Back On The Grind(r)" w/RileyKelly relapsed on Grindr 'n meth (everything's mostly fine, they're working on it) and decided Strenk should download the app and find out. Cleveland comedian Riley was there, too (on the show, not on meth with Kellar). It's also episode 69 and almost Pride. You can't plan this shit. For Kellar's birthday if you throw $30 at their CashApp or Paypal you get to pick the topic of a future episode (it'll be spent on brakes, not meth or lady clothes) Ending song: GAAWKK "[untitled song about Degrassi]"
2021-05-261h 26
Bored 2 Lifeep 67 - "Featuring Tommy Larkins On The Drums" w/Alex PtakBoston is everywhere and nowhere. Jonathan Richman is a once in a generation artist. Tommy Larkins is... inevitable, looming even. We had real-ass Boston dude Alex Ptak on to discuss the concert film "Take Me To The Plaza" Listen to Ptak's podcasts: Ballin' Out Super Pod Damn America Theater Of Delights
2021-05-1158 min
Bored 2 Lifeep 64 - "Pre-Gaming The Red Carpet"Kellar is nominated for two awards, find out this Sunday on BugTV+'s Twitch channel. Opening song: Bug Mane "This Before" Closing song: Finger Eleven "One Thing" Donate to Adam Toledo's Memorial Fund
2021-04-171h 00
Bored 2 Lifeep 55 - "Bervert's Again" w/Jo CooneHere are the audio levels from loudest to quietest: Jo, Strenk, Kellar. Kelly became rich again and the Illuminaughty fucked with the mix as revenge. Regardless, a fun hang with a former secret enemy. Follow Jo on IG and Twitter. Listen to Modern Australian Underground Ending song: Bulsch
2021-02-141h 45
Bored 2 Lifeep 53 - "Bonus II Life" w/Tucker Lappi*BONUS EP* Kellar and Strenk navigate North Carolinian internet connections with one of Columbus, OH's two great Alaskans: Tucker Lappi. Tucker has nothing to plug besides a band that hasn't recorded yet and can't play anywhere so pay Kelly for their editorial labor why dontcha (Strenk wore a mask the whole session) Ending song: The Chisel "Come See Me"
2021-01-3056 min
Bored 2 Lifeep 51 - "Take The Trash Out And Look Nice" w/Pat KennedyKellar and Strenk run down their sordid past with their pal Pat who once played guitar on stage with Blink 182 and recently got his CCW. Many laughs and slices of Ohio Pie were shared. Follow Pat on IG and Twitter and check out his new band No Pressure and his old band Light Years. Ending song: No Pressure "Doin' Fine" Donate to Harmen's Transition Fund
2021-01-231h 27
Bored 2 Lifeep 50 - "Half-Centennial" w/Richard RodriguezEPISODE 50! We had our pal Richard back on! Kellar is 13 minutes away from finishing The Nice Guys. Not much else. Enjoy! Opening song: Ratfucker "Assault Attack" Closing song: Kratom "Circle" Donate to Harmen's transition fund
2021-01-171h 36
Bored 2 Lifeep 49 "Retaliation" w/Bryan QuinbyMurder Bryan from Street Fight and the P.O.D. Kast recently got into Type O Negative in a big way. Kellar and Strenk decided to show Bryan what Peter Steele was up to before Type O as the boys examine "Retaliation" by CARNIVORE. An interesting conversation about the follies of being a young dumbass, personal growth, and lots more. [Strenk got a new mic but we're still figuring out Skype, bear with us] ending song: Carnivore "Manic Depression" Donate to Harmen's transition fund
2021-01-081h 20
Bored 2 Lifeep 47 - "By The Numbers" (Season Finale!)After desecrating another podcast's dojo, Kellar and Strenk look back on the episodes with the most downloads while pondering what in the hell this show even is. Also: OnlyFans vs PornHub, Ohio politics, caulking a tub, and all sorts of bullshark. See you next "season". Ending song: Supersuckers "Psyched Out" Donate to Harmen's transition fund and follow her on IG
2020-12-3155 min
Bored 2 Lifeep 45 - "Bored 2 David" w/David Tveite and David SitrickSonofabitch we did it. We had David and David from David Hates David on to recap this zany fucking year we've had with notes meticulously compiled from Kellar's IG story archives. Ending song: Kaneko Mika "Deja Vu Soba ni Ite" Donate to Harmen's Transition Fund
2020-12-241h 37
Bored 2 Lifeep 43 - "Chippin' Away" w/Jayson from Cloud NothingsWe talked to Jayson from Cloud Nothings about what it's like to be a professional musician in 2020. Kellar tried to sell him a Sega Saturn Virtual On Twin-Stick controller. Strenk is still a Monk-pilled Psycho. Take a ride in Kelly's car on our new Mixcloud Ending song: Cloud Nothings "The Spirit Of" Justice For Casey Goodson
2020-12-1459 min
Bored 2 Lifeep 42 - "Arbitrary Slander" w/Beckett WarrenShould Strenk eat acid? Is Kellar as dumb as Joe Rogan? What's up with the Victory Records auction? We get trippy with Beckett Warren from Weird Realms. Opening/Closing jam: Flower Travellin' Band/Iron Age "Satori I" Buy some D&D books from Weird Realms Use promo code "WORLDWIDE" to get a 1 month free trial of BugTV+ and watch WORLDWIDE WORKOUTZ Donate to Harmen's transition fund
2020-12-061h 00
Bored 2 Lifeep 41 - "Uncle Bad Touch" w/Jake FloresWe recommend you watch this before listening to the episode, it's 6 minutes and 37 seconds long. We have punished poster Jake Flores on for a bonus ep where we examine a local news story from 2006 featuring a dude that Kellar knew back in the day. Skype is hell. Support the Cleveland Heights teacher's strike (send some e-mails, it's fun). Donate to Harmen's transition fund.
2020-12-0140 min
Bored 2 Lifeep 39 "I'd Ratha Listen To Cranberries Or Sundays" w/Lia Massari and Thrift Store JobberWe did an alternate commentary on the 1995(!) NYHC documentary with pals Lia Massari and Thrift Store Jobber. Kellar's mic fucks up a bit but that's fine because it's HARDCORE, MOTHAFUCKAS. This shit was fun. Watch the movie WITH OUR COMMENTARY here (don't snitch!) Ending jam: The Sundays "Here's Where It Ends" Use promo code "WORLDWIDE" to get a FREE 1 month trial to BugTV+ Donate to Harmen's Transition Fund
2020-11-231h 48
Bored 2 Lifeep 37 "Gen Z NYHC" w/Posterboy 2000 & Richard RodriguezKellar, Strenk, and Richard talk to 20 year-old(!) Posterboy 2000 about getting into punk and (Cleveland) hardcore, growing up/living/working in NYC, and being a Nintendo DS-powered one-man hardcore band. Feeling hella old after this one, Bordarios. Follow Posterboy 2000 on Instagram, Youtube, and buy his tape on Bandcamp. Music: Posterboy 2000 "Nothing Is Good" Bug Mane "Corona" Posterboy 2000 "I'm A Hater" Support the Cleveland LGBT Community Center
2020-11-091h 14
Bored 2 Lifeep 36 - "Drown Me In Boob"The Bored 2 Life bois went to one show at two different locations in Cleveland. Kellar played a set at the second spot with Ratfucker. They bullshark while the news is on the tv (there was an election if you didn't hear). Music: AJ Ellwood commercial: Richie Zito "Spaceship In The Dark" End: Human Resource "Dominator '96"
2020-11-0453 min
Bored 2 Lifeep 35 - "Brilliant No. 35"Strenk and Kellar have a bullshark session about voting, spooky music, Borat Subsequent Movie Film, and other shit. Happy Halloween, "celebrate" "responsibly". Music: Ghost Noises "I Don't Give A Damn" (for 10 seconds about 45 minutes in, they have a new EP, peep it) John Maus "Rights For Gays" Ringworm "Wallow" Donate to Strenk's OCOC fundraiser Check out Kelly on Dic Proles
2020-10-2558 min
Bored 2 Lifeep 33 "Does Hubie Like Halloween?" w/Dr. Tim "Bones" Jones (Hubie Halloween commentary)Adam Sandler has a new movie and Spike Pit has a new record so we had Dr. Tim "Bones" Jones on the show this week to do a commentary track for Hubie Halloween! Timmy has no clue what a podcast is or how it works! This fucking rips!!! Commentary track starts around 13:56 Donate to Strenk's cancer fundraiser Kellar's Ca$happ if you feel like it (unemployment still fucked) Timmy's phone number is 440-829-3906 (he said to put it up, he's a madman)
2020-10-091h 57
Bored 2 Lifeep 32 - "Buzz Ta Move"Trump might die, Strenk was in a music video, the war of words continues between Kelly and Uncle Howard, and two dudes named Ed asked questions Donate to Strenk's fundraiser for ovarian cancer Kellar's Ca$hApp is $TowerSkin, send thought$ and prayer$ Ending song: Butthole Surfers "Hey"
2020-10-041h 03
Bored 2 LifeEp 30 "Runnin' With The God Hand (Berserk Pt. III)" w/Matt BollesKellar and Parma's Greatest Poster Matt Bolles offer emotional support to Strenk after watching the third Berserk movie. Kelly discovers his favorite Chinese buffet closed down. Fuck 2020. Follow Matt on IG and Twitter Donate to Strenk's GoFundme to shave his head
2020-09-211h 35
Bored 2 LifeEp 29 "Griffith's Personal 9/11" (Berserk Trilogy Part II)RIP Wade Allison. No guest this week but the B2L bois eventually tackle the second Berserk movie "The Battle For Doldrey". Kellar also responds to the vile scoundrel Uncle Howard while Strenk issues a surprise challenge to Uncle Franklin. Cleveland against the world, motherfuckers. Support our friend Micha if you can, for every $5+ you'll get a Mad Minds 7" Donate to Strenk's head shaving GoFundMe
2020-09-141h 28
Bored 2 Lifeep 26 "Doctor Doom Shits Blackpills"There was supposed to be a guest but technology is cursed. Kellar is so mad he forgets what Beirut is called and never finishes a story about chopping a frozen Monster with a kitchen knife. Strenk kinda talks Kelly through it. Richard Pryor invented Gremlins. Shit's bleak. Ending song: Liturgy/LEYA "Antigone" donate Donate DONATE
2020-08-2755 min
Bored 2 Lifeep 22 - "This Is The Show That Never Ends" w/Beckett Warren from Weird RealmsBeckett from Weird Realms popped in to talk about the City Club of Cleveland but Kellar's dumb ass talks about Star Wars and other shit while geeked on caffeine as Strenk can only look on in horror (and also talk, it'd be weird if he didn't). Ending song: Protocol "De-Militarized Zone" Support WEIRD REALMS in their last weekend of brick and mortar business for a while! DONATE
2020-07-301h 03
Bored 2 Lifeep 21 - "Cinderblock: Behind The Music" w/Steve OsborneKellar and Strenk caught up with Steve (fka "Big Body") on his way from Olympia, WA to Pittsburgh, PA. We talk communism, racism, accountability, and what it's like opening for Hoods and Furious Styles in 2006. RIP Baby Jane. Donate to Harmen's transition fund Donate to the Portland Bail Fund #SignEddieKingston
2020-07-271h 24
Bored 2 Lifeep 20 "I Have No Agenda And Have Pissed Gallons: Bug Con 2020 ReportBored 2 Life is LIVE from the Burbank Marriott in all our minds at BUG CON 2020. Kellar snuck Strenk in to explain it all. Special appearance from Uncle Franklin live via the BUG PHONE! Sleeves tweet (NSFW unless you work at the porno factory) Sleeves merch Learn more at bughive.org/#/ Donate to Harmen's transition fund!
2020-07-201h 04
Bored 2 Lifeep 19 - "We Want You For The Citizen Navy!" w/Eric From Heart Attack ManKellar and Strenk talk to the drummer that killed Mad Minds but launched a thousand memes: Eric from Heart Attack Man! Hotels? What the hell is "DIY"? Bob Mould. Jet skis/Guns/Medicare For All! $97,000 to $50. Opening song: Heart Attack Man "Out For Blood" End jam: Husker Du "Flip Your Wig" Donate to Covid Rent Relief For Familes
2020-07-101h 05
Bored 2 Lifeep 18 "LD50"After the last two episodes Kellar and Strenk just kinda cruise through some bullshit this week. Everything from Ghibli movies to protests to Luke Gallows to the Sega Saturn and back again. Donate to Harmen's transition fund Ending song: Sega Sound Team - Let's Go Away
2020-07-051h 08
Bored 2 LifeEp 17 - "leT's Talk abouT meTh, baby"Kind of a heavy one this week but it ends on a sort of hopeful note? Discussion of the fallout from the Homewrecker situation, then Kellar (Kelly?) comes clean about his occasional use of meth over the last 4 years and maybe he's trans? It is as always: a doozy. Ending song - Swing Out Sister "Breakout" Donate: Harmen's Transition Fund
2020-06-291h 29
Bored 2 LifeEp 16 - "Post Hardcore Stress Disorder" w/Joey LeyvaOn June 26th 2010 there was a one day fest at the Tower 2012 in Cleveland, OH. Kellar, Mike, and Joey Leyva talk about that and do a fun "Where Are They Now" with the 28(?!) bands that played it. Music from: The Worst, Mad Minds, Flying Trichecos, Exseteras, [nope], Party Monster, Wreak Havoc, Search Bloc, Ghost Breeder, C.O.K, Basement Boys, Masakari, Our Fight, Wind Of Death, Horrific Dick, Rotten Reason, Disposal, and Plague Mother (the tunes appear in this order, don't snitch!) Donate to Harmen's transition fund Help AJ Gray get a new c...
2020-06-212h 05
Bored 2 LifeEp 13 - "A.C.A.C. (A Little Push)"Kellar and Strenk decompress the day after going to the Cleveland Black Lives Matter protest. Shit pours out from silly to serious and back again. We are living in interesting times. Please support the bail fund for Cleveland protestors. Closing song - Hard Skin "A.C.A.C." Black Lives Matter/Solidarity forever/ACAB/WORLDWIDE
2020-06-011h 01
Bored 2 LifeEp 12 - "Miserable May Attitude" w/Richard Rodriguez (bogus birthday bonus shit!)Richard returns! Kellar wanted to talk about serious shit like grief and trauma but he's also Kellar so that doesn't really happen till 47 minutes in and even that detours into his whole 1995 Is The Best Year Ever In American Cinema bit. It's a hot one (seriously the living room was fucking hot). Find Richard on IG and buy Yambag's new LP Support: George Floyd's family Minnesota Freedom Fund To Bail Out Protestors Black Visions Collective Minnesota RIP Mark Gorney, Joe Korzan, Chandler Biggins, and the 100,000+
2020-05-291h 25
Bored 2 LifeEp 10 - "Aggressive Distraction: GAY SHIT"This week shit gets gay as Strenk explains queer youth crew parody band GAYRILLA BISCUITS to a semi-knowledgable Kellar and ol' Worldwide bewilders Mike with one episode of the anime space opera epic LEGEND OF THE GALACTIC HEROES. Also: Trump be tweeting, Joe Biden Of The Ring Crew, bars opening, gaining weight/our bodies preparing for economic winter, an Italian will never be POTUS, the gold standard exists in Jeff Bezos' head, stop defending Bill Gates, fuck Star Wars/Trek, Joe Coone the once/future guest Songs: Gayrilla Biscuits "Get Hard" & "Flaming Ass Still Burns"...
2020-05-181h 11
Bored 2 LifeEp 09 "Deaf Podcasting Jam: LOCALS ONLY" w/ErinAlex "WORLDWIDE" Kellar and Mike Strenk put their press hats on as they explore the 5 Ws of a HUGE STORY with the manager of Now That's Class, Erin (with appearances from alleged kitty "Albi")! Besides the earthshaking news, Kellar is deaf and looking for love in the Ukraine, hates Pixar movies, and can't remember Chuck Falk's first name but is really confident about it. Fun chat about Baby Jane, Tim Misny, and all other manner of bullshit. Check it out MUNDIAL. This episode features 2 jams from RATFUCKER ("Cosmic Sight" and "Cheap Walls"). They just put a...
2020-05-1157 min
Bored 2 LifeEp 08 - "Enter The Jastaverse"Did you know that in 2003 Hatebreed made a concept album/rock opera about the rise and fall of a fascist dictator called RISE OF BRUTALITY? THEY FUCKING DID. Alex "WORLDWIDE" Kellar is zooted on pre-workout and taking Michael Strenk down the rabbit hole this week on BORED 2 LIFE Featuring songs by Cracked Cup Also hey! Throw some money at the Cleveland DSA Wildcat Strikers Abortion Fund!
2020-05-0459 min
Bored 2 LifeEp 07 - "(De?)Colonize Space w/Beckett Warren from Weird Realms"We have Beckett Warren, the owner of Cleveland's number one nerd shop WEIRD REALMS, on the show and shit rules! We talk what it's like running a non-essential business, Kellar's IG story spending problem, Magic the (sober) Gathering, whether it's worth it to colonize space, lowering the maximum skateboarding age to 14, quitting drinking while still socializing, defend the USPS, teaching Kellar how to read and all sorts of other shit! Beckett is smart as hell and this was a lot of fun. Check out/support Weird Realms! Twitter https://twitter.com/WeirdRealmsCLE...
2020-04-271h 07
Bored 2 LifeEp 06 "Give 'Em Enough Thrope"Alex "WORLDWIDE" Kellar and Michael Strenk are joined by the illustrious singer of Bad Noids THROPE! Discussing the Blue Man Group, cooking with poop, alien visits, freemasons, the truth about Glenn Danzig, and so much more! Ending jam: Bad Noids - Journey Through The Existence Of Future Past Follow Thrope on IG at oddjobextraordinare
2020-04-201h 16
Bored 2 LifeEp 05 - "A Spaniard In Scotland" w/Jake NoidAlex "WORLDWIDE" Kellar and Michael Strenk are joined by Jake Noid! We talk quarantine, 5G, building skate parks, Bernie selling out, Bloodsport, and so much more! Find Jake at condensed_flesh on IG and check out his YouTube channel for all sorts of rad Cleveland punk/hc/skate shit! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dpv_NeQSWY The audio fucked up on this so I had to spend over 2 hours syncing everything back up, CashApp is $TowerSkin if you laughed throw me a dollar BASTAAAAAARDS
2020-04-141h 00
Bored 2 LifeEp 4 "American Sad-Ass" w/Richard RodriguezAlex "WORLDWIDE" Kellar and Michael "PS" Strenk have the label-owning, bag-kicking, cream man himself Richard Rodriguez on the show! We discuss Night One of the quarantined Wrestlemania, explain the BONEYARD MATCH to Strenk, plus lots of fun convo about amusement parks, Tourette's Guy, The Crow, and so much more! Oh yeah, Strenk did the whole goddamned episode while on an exercise bike! Find Richard at saucepanrecs and xcanikickitx on Instagram and buy his band Yambag's NEW LP at http://convulserecords.bandcamp.com Ending Song: Yambag - Scannin My Brain
2020-04-061h 00
Bored 2 LifeEp 02 - "MUST BE NICE!"Alex "WORLDWIDE" Kellar and Michael Strenk navigate teleconferencing as they discuss the perils of self-quarantining, SNL trivia, crying yourself to sleep to End Of Evangelion, hardcore after the fall of civilization, young people being eternally stupid and so much more! Twitter: @TheTowerSkin @MichaelStrenk Instagram: towerskinworldwide mstrenk CashApp: $TowerSkin
2020-03-241h 01