Shows
The Worst of the Best PodcastAFI - Decemberunderground | AFI's 2006 Platinum Punk EvolutionRyan reunites with his oldest sons, Kirtland and Logan, building on their Sing the Sorrow deep dive to unpack AFI's ambitious 2006 follow-up Decemberunderground, the platinum-selling juggernaut that catapulted the band to Billboard number one with its gothic-punk evolution. Produced once again by Jerry Finn, the album's sprawling soundscape—blending post-hardcore fury, synthwave shimmer, and emo introspection—features explosive singles like "Miss Murder" and "Love Like Winter," sparking lively debates on Davey Havok's haunting vocals, Jade Puget's atmospheric riffs, and themes of isolation in tracks like "The Interview" and "Endlessly, She Said." The trio swaps stories of blasting the record duri...
2025-10-311h 08
The Worst of the Best PodcastAFI - Sing The Sorrow | AFI's Game-Changing 2003 MasterpieceRyan reunites with his oldest sons, Kirtland and Logan, in a cozy setup to celebrate their shared passion for AFI, the iconic punk rock outfit from the Wikipedia-noted origins in Ukiah, California. The trio dives deep into dissecting AFI's pivotal 2003 album Sing the Sorrow, reflecting on its explosive shift from hardcore roots to gothic-tinged emo anthems produced by Jerry Finn and Butch Vig, with tracks like "Girl's Not Grey" and "Silver and Cold" sparking animated debates on emotional lyrics, soaring choruses, and the band's breakthrough to platinum success. They reminisce about first discovering AFI through Warped Tour vibes and...
2025-10-311h 21
The FranchiseYoung Guns and Young Guns IIWe make our way back to the Old West, where only the handsomest young boys rule the day. We're joined by Ryan Rebalkin (@ryanrebalkin) of the Going The Distance podcast to discuss Native American mysticism, Brad Whitford and the sexiest set of six-shooters you ever did see!
2017-06-111h 50