Sparkle & Destroy Podcast

Finally! A rundown on my long-awaited and infamous ride with 80s billboard queen Angelyne. You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll barf. Today I read from my short story “Pink Your Guts Out: Thrills and Nausea in LA!” This story is sourced from my new zine, included with all vinyl orders of “Jacaranda” by Hayley and the Crushers. This episode features Hayley and the Crushers song “Angelyne” off the EP “Jacaranda” by Hayley and the Crushers, out now at www.hayleyandthecrushers.com and from Surfin Ki and Reta Records. Blog post for this episode: You’ll also hear “Cause I’m a Blond” by Julie Brown and “Kiss Me LA” by Baby Blue, Angelyne’s own punk band. Thank you to Angelyne for this amazing experience. You can support Angelyne @officialangelyne on Instagram.

What year is it? What day is it? WTF is 2020? The theme of this year is that we all need to be willing to be wrong, and make mistakes...to make the world better. Whatever we can do, let's try. BLM https://blacklivesmatter.com/ If you're feeling super depressed: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline This episode features Jacaranda by Hayley and the Crushers https://ffm.to/crushers LOVE YOU ALL.

Don’t call it a come back, she’s been here all along! 80s princess Josie Cotton is so much more than what we remember from the 80s flick Valley Girl. She’s complex, multi-faceted and absolutely whip smart. Behind the big hair and lusty vocals is a hilarious gal with a penchant for sci fi and sincere storytelling. On the podcast you'll hear Josie Cotton tunes: Female Trouble, Invasion of the B-Girls Cold War Spy and Ukrainian Cowboy from the Ukrainian Cowboy EP The Way You Rock - Everything is Oh Yeah Johnny Are You Queer - Convertible Music Girl in the gold Boots - Invasion of the B Girls Support Josie Cotton by buying her music! Josiecottonmusic.com https://kittenrobot.com/records/shop/ http://www.dionysusrecords.com/ Hayley and the Crushers EP Jacaranda drops June 2 on Reta Records and Surfin Ki. For more information go to www.hayleyandthecrushers.com. …

So a Gen Xer and a Vintage Millennial walk into a podcast....What could go wrong? Today, enjoy a thoughtful conversation with BFF (Best Bearded Fan) of podcast Neal Breton! Breton is a painter, baked goods enthusiast, reluctant cool dad and general troublemaker. He's also a valued Crusherverse collaborator! I have said it many times, but I will say it again. I want to live inside one of Neal's colorful pool paintings. Hunkered down and hopped up on caffeine, we dissect each song on Hayley and the Crushers’ new album Vintage Millennial (with NO STONE left unturned!!!!!). Yes, it's very TMI. Sounds more tedious than it is. Promise! This episode features songs from Hayley and the Crushers album Vintage Millennial. Stream here: https://www.hayleyandthecrushers.com/new-release The art of Neal Breton can be found here: http://www.nealbreton.com/ Neal Breton Art Instagram: https…

Did we create a Frankenstein-esque monster when we created the 21st Century man and is he interesting enough to give him his own Netflix series? What are the BEST song-rhyming practices (according to Mr. T Experience’s Dr. Frank)? Why are millennials so obsessed with outdated musical formats? How can we continually strive to express the inexpressible through art—-and why should we keep up that fight (even as the world so dramatically crumbles around us)? What was it like to work with 80s New Wave icon Josie Cotton? Pretty good answers to all of these riveting queries are explored on today’s Sparkle and Destroy podcast, where I find myself quarantined with Ben Weasel as we chat about his rad new album, Some Freaks of Atavism! YES, pioneering Chicago pop punk Screeching Weasel can totally brag about being the first non-West Coast Band to join the ranks of the legendary LOOKOUT! …

The COVID 19 Apcolypse is upon us, but we’re still allowed to giggle, right? NOTE: This episode was recorded way before things went totally sideways. Our hearts go out to everyone dealing with this horrific pandemic and we hope this episode brightens your day a bit. Bass player and Reta Records Founder Jamie Radu calls in all the way from Montreal Canada for a few drinks and a whole lot of DIY music talk! We sure do have a peachy time catching up on her band, Pale Lips, what she’s currently listening to, the punk rock utility of a simple spreadsheet and why EVERYONE should own a rabbit. Played on this episode: Pale Lips tunes “Some Sort of Rock n Roll,” “You’re a Doll,” “The Kids” and “Doo-Wop Showaddywaddy” from their incredible Pale Lips album AFTER DARK (which you should go check out right this second. Go! Run! Now!). …

Welcome to 2020, officially THE FUTURE!!!! On this episode, some inspiration for getting your art out of your head and into the real world. Also, Hayley's meeting with legendary KROQ DJ Rodney Bingenheimer, and hear the Crushers new single "Kiss Me So I Can." Hayley and the Crushers are on Tour Now! Jan. 31 - O'Sullivan's Pub, Santa Maria, Ca https://www.facebook.com/events/487864245157552/ Feb. 1 - Mercury Lounge, Goleta, Ca https://www.facebook.com/events/2513671345588004/ www.hayleyandthecrushers.com Email the podcast! [email protected]

Hayley ordered a glass of tequila and country danced with 1970s Real Estate Agent Santa! Dr. Cain won #1 Grand Champion on the Twilight Zone Pinball (his white whale)! Our window spontaneously combusted! Yep, it's a Sparkle in the Van holiday special! Wishing you an amazing 2020. Thanks for listening! Hayley and the Crushers new album Vintage Millennial drops 1-21-20! (Disregard Hayley's error in the intro, she's bad with important dates). Enjoy Hayley and the Crushers new single, "Gabbie is a Domme" at the top of the episode. Pre-order the LP and tee from Eccentric Pop Records until 12-31-19! PRE-ORDER HERE https://eccentricpop.bigcartel.com/product/lp-t-shirt-pre-order-hayley-and-the-crushers-vintage-millennial Hayley and the Crushers is on tour now Friday 1-31 O'sullivan's Pub - Santa Maria, CA Saturday 2-1 Mercury Lounge - Goleta, CA More show and album release info…

Pour some coney on meeeeeee (in the name of chub)! The conclusion of Hayley and Dr. Cain's "Sparkle in the Van" series: No Coast Tour edition. We've traveled 8,000 miles in total on this trip and consumed 8,000 pounds of meat (OK, it just kinda feels that way). On this episode, we, learn about Dr. Cain's "Saddest Halloween Costume Ever," Hayley's fateful meeting with Dan Vapid and Ben Weasel, the glory of super old bowling alleys, who jumped off a tree stump like a CHAMP, our new obsession with "loose hamburger," and which Elks Lodge we won't be visiting ever again. Also, hear Hayley and the Crushers new single, Poison Box https://open.spotify.com/track/2D12LjPK0NYWrhqArh17GE?si=WAXu7N1eRKC5RtZJz7-YTw Hayley and the Crushers are on Tour! Friday, Dec. 13 - Lucky Liquor - Seattle, WA Saturday, Dec. 14 - Twilight Cafe - Portland, OR Learn more! …