Mable Syndrome Podcast

In this cool episode, Kristen and Jessica answer a fan question and talk about growing up as young punk rock girls. Then they are joined by TJ McFaull of The Barstool Preachers. TJ is open and fun and talks about growing up in a punk rock family (his father is Colin from Cock Sparer, and his sister is Hannah from Out Come The Boobs), and what it was like growing up in the UK music scene. We talk about how punk rock has changed and how we all do our parts to keep it alive. TJ also opens up about guilty pleasure music, how he divides his time between the US and the UK, and shares exciting band news. Songs: Plain Sailing Weather by Frank Turner, 8.6 Days (All The Broken Hearts) by The Barstool Preachers 

Season 3 is now live and do we have a fun surprise for you. We are kicking off our new segment, Help Me, Stacey Dee! The singer/ guitar player of our favorite band, Bad Cop Bad Cop offers our listeners advice about work, love, music, health and just about anything! She's insightful, fun and wise. The first segment of Help Me, Stacey Dee is at the end of this episode. Before we get to that, Kristen and Jessica talk about guests we have planned for this season, who we still would love to have on the podcast, shows we have coming up, Jessica's new tattoo and so much more.  Song: Hopeless Romantic by The Bouncing Souls    

Ray from TBR sits down with Kristen before a recent show and they chat about parenting, discovering punk rock, yoga, the books he reads and more. He also gives a shout out to a rad punk rock woman and reveals what he wants for Christmas. Before the interview, Kristen and Jessica catch up and chat about taking selfies, Tinder, and more embarrassing topics.  Song: Why The Big Pause by Teenage Bottlerocket

We start out the episode by answering a fan question we have no business answering. It’s a good question though and we think people will benefit from listening to the discussion. Then we discuss some recent changes in the scene, including the Less Than Jake news. Finally, we have Jason York, Founder of Punk Rock Food Drive to tell you about a RAD charity he runs and a free show (donation requested) you can attend in November.  Song: Believe in the Poet by The Last Gang

Season 2 Episode 28: Venomous Pinks We have a killer interview with the ladies of the Venomous Pinks during the second half of the episode, where they talk about their Sound Sisters Podcast, how they all found one another and other rad female musicians they have played with. But before we get to that, Kristen and Jessica talk about all the great shows Jessica has coming up, the bet Kristen made with Pkew Pkew Pkew, and we learn what part of the female anatomy is known as "the alley". Song: Nightmare by Venomous Pinks

Jessica is back!  Find out where she's been and what's been going on.  And, Kristen got in a bar fight with a chick? What?? Then the episode devolves into vagina and penis talk... of course. The girls are back!  Song: You Lied by face to face

In this episode, Kristen is joined by her good friend, Johnny Hamlin, frontman for the Chicago-based band, Lights Over Bridgeport.  Johnny is given some tough questions but handles them like a pro. They discuss death metal, how they feel about punk rock being "too safe," and much more, including Johnny's dating life. Don't miss it.  Songs: Heartbreakers by Lights Over Bridgeport and In Remission by The Menzingers

Kristen is joined by Sarah for the start of this interview and they talk about taking a "healthy month off" from alcohol, etc. They also discuss recent shows, shows they have coming up, and the recent Mable Syndrome ad in 99% magazine. Then, we feature a recent interview Kim did with Derek of The Homeless Gospel Choir. He talks about why he prefers to call his "fans" his "friends," why he does his own merch, his friendship with Frank Turner and who he misses most when he's on the road. Songs: Normal and Depression by HGC.

In this episode, Dave Hause sits down with Kristen before a recent show in Boston and talks about everything from his high school band to the future of The Mermaid and all the in between.  Dave opens up about love, loss and love again. Sobriety, touring, family, kids, song-writing...nothing is off limits.  Songs: The Ride and Dirty Fucker by Dave Hause

In this exclusive interview we get to chat with Goddess Soma: artist, mother, punk rocker, professional dom, advocate... and so much more. We chat about her early years as a sex worker, what its like raising a daughter, Home Street Home, and how she feels about Fat Mike since their divorce. We are very proud of this one, and so thankful to the Goddess for being our guest. 

FINALLY!! Kristen sits down with and interviews the ladies from Bad Cop Bad Cop. They talk about how they each discovered punk rock, why they love it, and when they learned their respective instruments. We then get into other bands they were in each and how they found one another to create the band they are today. They also discuss how they get along, using safe words, how they rallied around Stacey when she was sick, and their newest single, Victoria. Don't miss this episode.  Our friend, Sal, from Rebuilder, helps Kristen open the show. Song: Retrograde by Bad Cop Bad Cop

This is a great episode, punkers. Leanor, sax player of Five Iron Frenzy, joins us and talks about everything... the early days of Warped Tour and being one of the only women, the changes Five Iron Frenzy has gone through over the years, and why Bad Religion is one of her favorite bands. Leanor is smart, charming and uber talented. You dont want to miss this episode. Songs: Oh Canada by Five Iron Frenzy, Factions by The Fast Feeling, and Dangerous by The Fast Feeling

Our guest on the podcast this week is our friend Elena, a prominent punk rock artist. She talks about joining the scene in the early days, how she was treated by men in the photo pit, and how her role has changed over the years. We talk about Elena’s favorite band, Against Me, and her interactions with Laura Jane Grace. We also talk about the design work she’s done for Face to Face, Off With Their Heads, The Last Gang and more bands. Song: We Laugh At Danger And Break All The Rules by Against Me

In this old school episode of the podcast, Jessica and Kristen catch up about the craziness of their lives, including drinking alcohol, getting old, getting sick, how they don’t know any new bands, and the shows they have coming up....all the usual stuff.We talk about how Mable Syndrome is expanding and the crazy reason Jessica has an affinity for the Bosstones. Finally, we talk about one of Jessica's best friends, whos an amazing dude. Song: Cashed In by Pulley

Sarah joins Kristen in this episode, and there is a lot of talk about SKA! First, we catch up with Sarah and find out what happened to the dude she mentioned in her Punk Rock Love episode (spoiler alert... the guy liked Linkin Park... so you can guess). Then, we talk about shows we have coming up, including Punk Rock Bowling, Punk in Drublic and Back to the Beach.  Sarah talks about many of her favorite bands, including Darkbuster, Noi!se, Bosstones, Big D and the Kids Table, Kings of Nuthin, Rebuilder, Potato Pirates, and more. We also discuss Kristen's recent blog about women going to shows alone.  Enjoy!  Songs: Salvation by Westbound Train and Lucky Streak by Aggrolites

It's a rare and beautiful thing when Jessica and Kristen discover new music they love. Meet The Penske File, three rad dudes from Canada eh who are making great music. We talk about how the band formed, what the dudes do for work when not touring, and how they manage their relationships at home while on the road.   Songs: Damned and Kamikaze Kids by The Penske File

It's a rare and beautiful thing when Jessica and Kristen discover new music they love. Meet The Penske File, three rad dudes from Canada eh who are making great music. We talk about how the band formed, what the dudes do for work when not touring, and how they manage their relationships at home while on the road.   Songs: Damned and Kamikaze Kids by The Penske File

This is a RAD episode!  We are stoked about getting to talk with Miguel Chen of Teenage Bottlerocket, and NOTHING is off limits.  We chat about his new book, I Wanna Be Well, and his path to finding peace and enlightenment.  Miguel opens up about the early deaths of both his mom and sister, and of course the loss of his bandmate, Brandon.  But, there are so many good things going on in Miguel's life right now (new wife, baby on the way, and perhaps new Bottlerocket material...???) so we dive in to all of that.  Enjoy!  Song: Skate or Die by Teenage Bottlerocket

Kristen and Jessica start out the episode by talking about the shows being announced this spring and summer and which ones are worth going to? Which ones are we going to? And what is a gordita?? Then we move on to a topic that has Jessica feeling more exposed than she's ever felt before on the podcast...crushes. We finish up with a short interview with Kristen's sister, Katie. Since they are close but very different, what was it like to be dragged to punk shows by Kristen growing up? Katie has some very funny stories about nofx, less than jake, the interrupters, and other bands. Song: Totally by Screeching Weasel

In this very special episode, we chat with the founder of the legendary punk band, the Mr T Experience, Dr Frank. What was it like to sing love songs during the political days at Gilman Street? What happens when fans ask him for love adice? As the author of three books, can we expect an MTX memoir? We get to the bottom of all of this and more. Plus, there are a few hidden funny moments listen carefully. Song: Deep Deep Down by MTX