Mable Syndrome Podcast

In this episode, Kristen's guest co-host is Randi Brite. They talk about Randi's many hats, including being a podcaster herself, as well as a Suicide Girl. Randi opens up about harassment she gets as a suicide girl, as well as some seedy things she's seen as someone involved in the world of punk rock for many years. Kristen and Randi also talk about the women who have recently come forward about their music scene abusers and assaulters. Trigger Warning: abuse, assault, rape, harassment Song: Take Back the Power by The Interrupters

In this episode, Sarah and Kristen play catch-up and talk about being a guest on a recent Punk Rock Saves Lives PMA livestream. Then, Kristen is joined by Shawna Potter of the band War on Women. They discuss her book, Making Spaces Safer and how to do just that: make spaces safer for women, people of color, etc. They talk about what bystanders to harassment and assault can do to help, and how to help a friend who experiences this. How can we make the punk scene safer? This is a must-listen episode. Song: Touch Me Again by Petrol Girls

On this episode, Kristen and Sarah chat with Less Than Jake frontman, Chris DeMakes. We talk about what he's been up to in quarantine, how to request a personalized song from him, living in the middle of nowhere, the book he's writing and more. Plus, we get in to some fun details about the formation of the band, the day he met Roger, and his fun show banter: does he owe back child support around 160K?? Find out! This is a fun one.  Song: Spirit of '20 by Less Than Jake

Kristen and Sarah start the episode off with quarantine check-ins. They discuss Zoom social hours, the Mable take-overs, homeschooling, working, ASMR and more. Then you will hear a quick special cameo by Rev of The Drowns. Finally, Kristen chats with Jeff and Peter of the band, Protagonist. They discuss their new album, Fallout from the Chronicle, how the band formed and was signed to the Paper & Plastick label, touring horror stories, their unique hobbies, rad punk rock women, and much more. Songs: The Killing Fields and Generation Lost by Protagonist

This is an exclusive cross-episode with She's a Punk Podcast. Kristen, founder of Mable Syndrome, and Siobhan, founder of She's a Punk, interview each other about their punk rock and radio roots, what it means to be a woman in our scene and why they each founded their respective podcasts. The women get into some trials and tribulations of podcasting that have never been shared before, and they get each other to open up about some very deep and personal matters. Don't miss this one! Song: That Sedative by Bad Waitress

It's the apocalypse and Sarah and Kristen are celebrating the end of days with their buds in The Drowns. Their ability to see the silver-lining makes them great final days hangs. Discussed: cancellation of shows & festivals and how we are dealing with the current state of affairs. Of course we also have much fun talking about things like: The Drowns song making its way into a dildo add, horror punk bands, what makes a good bandmate, and juggling. We also touch on how you can support your favorite artists these days. Song: Wolves on the Throne by The Drowns 

It's an OG Mable Syndrome Podcast episode, where Kristen and Sarah talk about all things punk rock, and other stuff of course. Boston Bruins, Evil Pie and artists such as: The Drowns, Chris Demakes, Dead Bars and more. They also discuss "posers," online bullying and "looking punk". Song: Cue the Violins by The Drowns Be sure to use code MABLE at adameve.com for a huge discount and FREE gifts. 

In this episode, Kristen is joined by Danielle and they discuss the Punk Rock Bowling 2020 lineup. Then, Kristen sits down with two of the women behind the brand new hot festival, Camp Punksylvania. Hear how the idea came about, the amazing team putting it on, and the fun activities of the event.  Song: Choose My Friends by The Barstool Preachers

It's a good thing you can't catch a cold over the airwaves because Kristen's got it good and there are some disgusting (Sarah says they are "cute") nose blows for your listening pleasure. Following that disastrous opening, Kristen talks with Jodi from the band, The Ramoms, and Hannah, who co-owns the awesome company, And Out Come The Boobs. The three discuss being punk rock moms, taking our kids to shows, and how kids can rebel against their rebel parents.  Episode notes: Please visit our sponsor AdamEve.com and enter Promo Code: MABLE for half-off an item and FREE SWAG And visit Ramomsband.com and AndOutComeTheBoobs.com for exclusive offers

In this episode, Kristen and Sarah recap their recent trip to San Francisco for Pirate Press's 15 year celebration, Rock The Ship. They discuss the bands they saw, the club shows and Sarah's unfortunate illnesses (some self-inflicted, some not). Then the ladies discuss a super annoying question Sarah gets asked all the time. Finally, Stacey Dee is back to offer advice about long distance relationships. 

On this episode, Sarah and Kristen begin by talking about sandwiches, earthquakes and guilty pleasure music. Then, they are joined by Stacey Dee of Bad Cop Bad Cop who answers a fan question about pursuing music or giving it up for the "day job." Then, Kristen talks with her bud, Josh of the band Trashed Ambulance about their new album, going back to college as an adult, and hockey (duh, eh).  Song: Round 3 by Trashed Ambulance

This episode starts out with Kristen and Sarah catching up about living a healthy lifestyle, going to shows sober and the interesting ways their lives have paralleled over the past 20 years. Then Kristen talks with Amy Gabba about her new EP, The Heart is Stupid and the amazing musicians who supported her on this project. They discuss philosophy, debate, both almost becoming lawyers and discovering punk rock. Amy opens up about the highs and lows of being a woman in the music industry, including trying out for Canadian Idol and controlling record producers. She also talks about dating, getting hit on at shows and writing this brake up album with her ex. Songs: Ladders by The Anti-Queens and FU Cupid by Amy Gabba

Justine McQueen with a guest appearance by Garrett Brown, the drummer of The Unsung, discussing a show & artist review for the band, Monarch, the winners of the Wacken Open Air Metal Battle representing metal music for the USA. Followed by a one on one interview with Monarch’s bass player, Alex Pickard (also bass player for Cage and The Three Tremors).  Discussing the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany and what it’s all about. What do you musicians do during days upon days of recording an album? Play fight with swords of course! Who has a hair inspiration from Blacky Wallace if W.A.S.P. and a single tattoo of the the band Slayer.  Hear about the most epic moment at a GKC fast with a impromptu crash derby style with a car on fire. McQueen gets told one of her questions was psycho (all in fun though).

Kristen is joined by Emily for the first half of the episode and they recap punk rock bowling. Should you say hi to your favorite artists you pass on the street? The two stages, which was new this year, yay or nay? Noah's Mable Syndrome cheat sheet and more! Festivals vs club shows... what's up next? Then they discuss AntiFlag and set up the interview. In the second half, Kristen talks with Pat, the drummer of AntiFlag about his new baby, the two week rule, which member of the band knows him best, if there are any political topics the band disagrees on, how he took up drums, and more. Plus, the interview ends abruptly for a funny reason.  Song: One People, One Struggle by AntiFlag

This is a bonus episode coming to you with lots of laughs, so get ready. First, Kristen is joined by her friend Mabel to talk about Chicago punk rock and their recent meet up. Then, Mable plays the game "Porn or Punk Song." Starting at 43:30, Kristen plays a Howard Stern trivia game with none other than Brendan Kelly (The Lawrence Arms, Falcon). Even if you don't know or care about Howard Stern, you should find some humor in them geeking out. Who won, Kristen or Brendan? Or, skip it. Starting around 58:30 Kristen asks Brendan some questions, and since they are both drunk from the Howard Stern game, this goes downhill fast.  Songs: Slowest Drink at the Saddest Bar by The Lawrence Arms and Wonder Beer by Naked Raygun

Welcome to Episode 1 of McQueen's Music & Mayhem. Meet Justine McQueen! You'll hear musical influence origins, why we decide to get band influenced tattoos, what metal shows, cat lovers and mermaid sequins have in common, why punk rock is the heart and metal is the brain, what moshpit etiquette is and why no editing is required when McQueen is slow to the party...twice. You'll meet a kickass metal band, Warpath and play Where's Waldo of "...is this a band meeting...?" and hear about the chick who crawled into a bass drum case.  Music: Slaughter by Pantera and Toto by Africa

First up, Kristen is joined by her bro-Mable, Sal, who talks about not wanting to be called a bro-Mable. But tough. Things get heavy (trigger warning) as they discuss the suicide deaths of two of their close friends. Skip to 22:00 to avoid the heavy talk. Then, Sal offers some fun insights into the band, Dead Bars, to set up Kristen's interview with John Maiello. Kristen and John talk about random stuff like moving to Seattle, John's high school band, naciremA, pink drinks, ear plugs and darts. Song: I'm a Regular by Dead Bars

Jessica and Kristen start the show with the typical immature topics such as eating cheerios in bed, flatulence and Jessica's (lack of) Tinder options. We also try to understand the incestual friendships up in Canada among Punkanormal, Trashed Ambulance, Red Bridge Fest and more. In the second half of the episode, Kristen interviews Mel, the founder of Brewbies. The next Brewbies Festival is happening this May 4 in Alameda, CA. Learn more about Mel, how and why she started Brewbies, and her passion for punk rock.  Song: Suffer by Bad Religion

Stacey Dee is back, and offers some relationship advice this time. Got a crush on someone in a band? What should you do?? Then we chat with our bud, Kevin Brooks, a die-hard punk rock fan with an important story and message. Before both of those, Kristen and Jessica pass along helpful advice from both Jessica's mom and Gwyneth Paltrow.  Song: Wait Here, Wait For You by The Marked Men

What do: lab mice, dental school, mustard, canadian landscape paintings, snuggling, "buff" dudes, E-coli and weddings without bridesmaids have in common...? Nothing! But they are all somehow discussed on this week's podcast! Kristen and Jessica (quirky enough on their own) are joined by the uber-talented, but also quirky, Deanna Belos, of Sincere Engineer. Lots of laughs on this one. Music: Screw Up and Corndog Sonnet No 7 by Sincere Engineer