Do you have 99 projects and a bitch aint one? This girl does! The all-powerful songwriter/guitarist/reincarnated cat Jen Dot (aka Jennifer Larson aka Imma Dot aka Mystery Teacher of the Year) won my heart when, after our show together in Chicago last April, she gifted me a stack of her various band's many cassettes and a homemade zine. As Jen reminded me, it’s TOTALLY OK to have 99 projects! It’s true: Jen hasn't met a punk project she didn't want to tackle. In fact, she has so many exciting ideas (including a really cool book on 70s punk female musicians that I personally cannot wait to devour), she can actually procrastinate on one project merely by switching over to another project! I know a lot of artists who deal with these same kind of struggles (not bad struggles to have), so I hope our conversation helps to inspire you to finish that thing you’ve been putting off or maybe even start a new thing, if you’re so inclined. Jen also talks about what really drives her: the desire to DO while she CAN and to BE HERE NOW. It’s easier said than done, don’t you think? Jen is, of course, the reluctant leader of a few really good rad Chicago area bands, including Beastii, Das Dotz (formerly known as Jen and the Dots), and Swimsuit Addition. You’ll hear from the first two on this episode, so listen till the end! Find out more about Jen’s creative whims at her website Disappearing Media. www.disappearingmedia.com Follow one facet of her musical journey @Beastii on Instagram Do'n’t forget to check out her blog Punkette Respect! https://punketterespect.tumblr.com HAYLEY AND THE CRUSHERS IS ON TOUR NOW July 26 in Portland, OR - Twilight Cafe July 27 in Seattle - Funhouse More Show Dates and Info Here: www.hayleyandthecrushers.com/ THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BLUE DIAMOND COLORADO ROAST DOG FOOD, THE WORST COMIC BOOK IN THE WORLD: DC COMICS "LADY COP", AND CASSETTE TOILETS.

Pork cracklins, giant tenderloin sandwiches, Chicago dogs, Malört, pizza and so much more! Hayley talks to her sister in Berlin about all the fatty stuff she ate, the weird stuff that happened from city to city and the mini donkeys she petted on her Spring 2019 Midwest Tour. Hayley and the Crushers are on Tour now: July 6 - Santa Maria CA July 26- Portland, OR July 27 - Seattle, WA Oct. 24 - St. Louis, MO Oct 25 - Lombard, IL Oct. 26 Indy, IN Contact the show: Email [email protected] @hayleyandthecrushers @sparkleanddestroypod

Jeff Tapia (of the Seattle bands Rat Queen and Razor Clam) is still thinking about high school, and that's OK. So are we! What's cool, what's SO not and who is snickering behind our backs (or is that just paranoia?)...the pressures of the ladies locker room never really goes away. Today, we talk about finding an authentic and real sense of belonging in DIY music, dealing with anxiety and depression, the glory of 90s pop punk, and why Jeff, who goes by "they/them," named themselves "Jeff." You won't want to miss the incredible meet cute story of how Hayley and Jeff became instant friends. Yes--Jeff truly is a superhero in disguise! Plus, hear lots of songs from Rat Queen's newish album, "Worthless!" RAT QUEEN MUSIC: https://ratqueen.bandcamp.com/ RAZOR CLAM MUSIC: https://razorclamglam.bandcamp.com/releases HAYLEY AND THE CRUSHERS MIDWEST TOUR Hayley and the Crushers is on tour in the Midwest April 25-May 7. Learn more about her Crush the Heartland Tour at www.hayleyandthecrushers.com/shows. Follow @hayleyandthecrushers Email [email protected]

This furry, funky episode sponsored by STEPCATS PRODUCTIONS, filmed in front of a live audience in beautiful San Luis Obispo, CA! Danielle Bagnall is an artist, librarian, land mermaid, Tiki enthusiast, and green go-getter. She is also the pink-bearded MerCrusher you've come to know and love in Hayley and the Crushers' Blue and Green video! If you thumbs down that video, we will come for you. : ) I hope you enjoy this conversation about dealing with phone addiction, making weird deadlines for your art, running into Dita Von Teese at Madonna Inn, and Danielle's strange, special cats Lilly and Mochi (who happen to be the Inspiration behind STEPCATS PRODUCTIONS). You can find Danielle online on instagram @ahoymiss https://www.instagram.com/ahoymiss/?hl=en More info on Hayley and the Crushers at www.hayleyandthecrushers.com

Internet bestie Andie Aronow of Women That Rock and her partner in crime (and life) Caitlin Montclare of the band MONTE talk about MONTE’s new album "Bad Sick Love," Christina vs. Britney, and how to find your tribe, online or otherwise. Caitlin is a jane-of-all-trades guitarist, singer, arranger, and bassist and Andie is a wizard of marketing, networking, event planning, and cheerleading (I mean that figuratively not literally). Together, these two Brooklynites are shaking up the establishment. Isn’t that romantic? You will fall in love with these two. I did. Now It's weird because we are in an awkward love triangle! Find more about MONTE at www.Monteofficial.com Find more about Women That Rock at www.womenthatrock.com Hayley and the Crushers is on Tour Now 10/27 SLO, CA 10/30 SF 11/1 PORTLAND 11/2 PORTLAND 11/3 SEATTLE Learn more at www.hayleyandthecrushers.com Contact the show: [email protected] Instagram @hayleyandthecrushers

Fatty Cakes and the Puff Pastries are good for the ears, the eyes, the heart and the belly! How do I know this? Well, Alice Bag told me on Episode 17! She actually produced the high-calorie group’s new self-titled album, which you an pre-order now from Emotional Response Records (out Nov. 9)! I also know this because I have gobbled up the Fresno Grrrl Gang’s entire catalog like a hot pack of pink Starburst and I now feel just a teeny bit better about being a lady rocker in America. Thanks Fatty Cakes! ; ) On Episode 22, the illustrious Puff Pastries and their fearless leader, Miz Fatty Cakes, talk everything from their poignant, frantic Panic Attack video to the banishment of dairy from the recording studio (per their fairy punk-mother’s wise wishes). You'll also hear a new unreleased track off their new album (the song is "Petty Petty Princess - stick around till the end to hear!) Learn more about Fatty Cakes and the Puff Pastries, their new LP, music videos, and tour dates at http://www.fattycakesband.com Hayley and the Crushers new album COOL/LAME is out now on Eccentric Pop Records. Buy it here www.eccentricpop.com Hayley and the Crushers is on Tour Now! 10-19 LBC 10-20 LA 10-20 LA 10-30 SF 11-1 Portland 11-2 Portland 11-3 Seattle Got questions for the podcast? Email [email protected] Learn more about Hayley Crusher at www.isyourboyfriendintheband.com Learn more about Hayley and the Crushers at www.hayleyandthecrushers.com

Today, I discuss the “Show me Your Boobs” incident that happened during my tour in Colorado this past July. Huge thanks to to Rachel Hutcheson and Travis Rosen for sharing the 8/12/18 episode of their political podcast Irreverent Testimony, and for amplifying the voices of women everywhere. The response I got to this blog post shows that there is no story too small. You can read the blog post that started it all here http://www.isyourboyfriendintheband.com/blog/2018/8/3/to-the-guy-who-asked-to-see-my-boobs-in-exchange-for-a-free-t-shirt Listen to their full episode here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irreverent-testimony/id1031454239?mt=2 Also follow them on Twitter @IrreverentDuo https://twitter.com/irreverentduo?lang=en Contact the Podcast here: [email protected] @hayleyandthecrushers Hayley and the Crushers are on Tour Now! Pre-Order Hayley and the Crushers’ new album Cool/Lame now: https://www.hayleyandthecrushers.com/coollame 9/9 - San Francisco 9/28 - San Luis Obispo, CA - Boo Boo Records 10/19 - Long Beach 10/20 - LA 10/21 - LA 10/30 - San Francisco 11/1 - Portland 11/2 - Portland 11/3 - Seattle

Part 1 of my 2 part adventure at Girls Rock Camp Santa Barbara! Enjoy this conversation with Girls Rock Camp Santa Barbara staff member and musician Chloe Danger, who is full of wise words and wry wit. She started off as a camper at the Girls Rock Camp at 16 and has gone on to ensure no girl is ever left behind when it comes to rock n roll! This episode features Chloe Danger's fierce songs “Suzie Homemaker” and “Punk is Dead.” Special thanks to the entire staff and volunteer group at Girls Rock Camp SB for allowing me to take part in their very special camp and interact with the very talented campers. It was a joy to be part of this empowering experience. More music from Chloe Danger: https://chloedanger.bandcamp.com/releases Learn more about Gils Rock Camp and Find a camp near you here: https://www.girlsrockcampalliance.org Contact the Podcast! Email: [email protected] Follow: @hayleyandthecrushers Read: www.isyourboyfriendintheband.com Hayley and the Crushers are on Tour Now! Pre-Order Hayley and the Crushers’ new album Cool/Lame now: https://www.hayleyandthecrushers.com/coollame 9/9 - San Francisco 9/28 - San Luis Obispo, CA - Boo Boo Records 10/19 - Long Beach 10/20 - LA 10/21 - LA 10/30 - San Francisco 11/1 - Portland 11/2 - Portland 11/3 - Seattle

In this lo fi 2015 chat with Eddie Izzard, the comedian and self-proclaimed “action transvestite” talks with Hayley about mining the patterns of history for great laughs (and food for thought), the fate of democracy, and the difference between being hated for your political activism vs ignored for your creative output. Disclaimer: This interview was recorded in Hayley's car during her lunch break. Learn more about Eddie Izzard's plans for world domination here: https://www.eddieizzard.com Contact the podcast: [email protected] Instagram: @sparkleanddestroypod More about Hayley Crusher Cain: Hayley and the Crushers' new album Cool/Lame is available for digital pre-order this 8-18-18 from iTunes/Amazon and on vinyl from Eccentric Pop Records this 9-28-18. Go to www.hayleyandthecrushers.com for more info! See You on Tour! 8-18 at Nautical Bean, SLO 8-25 Nipomo (invite only - message us for deets) 9-1 Lompoc, CA 9-9 San Francisco, CA 9-28 SLO, Boo Boo Records - RECORD RELEASE 10-19 Long Beach, CA 10-20 LA, CA 10-21 LA, CA 10-30 San Francisco, CA 11-1 Portland, OR 11-2 Tacoma, WA 11-3 Seattle, WA