Sparkle & Destroy Podcast

7 years ago

Ep 31: Too Old for this Burrito - Sparkle in the Van

Episode 31: Van Life - Too Old For This Burrito …

Episode 31: Van Life - Too Old For This Burrito A special edition of the podcast recorded from the road during Hayley’s vantastic voyages across the United States of America! Featuring her co-pilot Dr. Reid Cain Esquire (the dogs have been left with granda and grandpa). In this episode, we travel from Colororado to Nebraska and reflect on the Denver area shows. We are also too old for Chubby’s famous Mexican hamburger burrito. Learn why Dr. Cain lives by the old addage: “Buy a man a fish and he eats for a day. Buy a man a large pizza and he will eat for the rest of his life!” It will make sense when you hear the episode. I think? Hayley and the Crushers is on tour across the midwest! 10-17 Ferndale, MI - The Loving Touch 10-18 Columbus, OH - Tree Bar 10-19 Fort Wayne, IN - The Glory Hub 10-20 Madison, WI - Crucible Madison 10-24 St.

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7 years ago

Ep 30: She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy - Sparkle in the Van

A special edition of the podcast recorded from th…

A special edition of the podcast recorded from the road during Hayley’s vantastic voyages across the United States of America! Featuring her co-pilot Dr. Reid Cain Esquire and road dogs Mavis Crusher and Peyton Manning. Expect weird facts, random thoughts and lots of diner coffee! Look for future Van Life episodes coming soon. Hayley and the Crushers is on tour in Colorado and across the midwest! 10-2 Carbondale, CO - Black Nugget 10-4 Denver, CO - Streets of Denver 10-6 Denver, CO - Nude City Relief Center (all ages) 10-9 Fort Collins, CO - Surfside 7 10-17 Ferndale, MI - The Loving Touch 10-18 Columbus, OH - Tree Bar 10-19 Fort Wayne, IN - The Glory Hub 10-20 Madison, WI - Crucible Madison 10-24 St. Louis, MO - Fubar 10-25 Chicago, IL - Reed's Local 10-26 Indianapolis, IN - Melody Inn Learn more: www.hayleyandthecrushers.com @hayleyandthecrushers Contact the podcast at

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7 years ago

Episode 29: Punkette in a One Horse Town w/ Madelyn "Lucy Mad" Ropner

I bumped into today's guest Madelyn “Lucy Mad” Ro…

I bumped into today's guest Madelyn “Lucy Mad” Ropner,” vocalist of the late 70s San Luis Obispo, CA punk band Publik Enema, at an X show in Morro Bay California in July 2019. She was holding a flier that was some 40 years old. Being a fellow punkette in a one horse town, I had to hear the story behind the flier—especially about how her band had helped bring LA bands like X to the region way back when. Luckily for us, Lucy Mad was down to come over with a stack of zines, and a lot of crazy stories to tell! We had a grand time and she spun some long yarns about punk rock, drugs, leopard print, small town shows, and DIY. Whether or not you grew up in a small town or not, I think you will totally enjoy this episode, which also features the Rotter’s tune, “Sit on My Face Stevie Nix.” Unfortunately, none of Lucy Mad’s music can be found online—it’s all gathering dust on reel-to-reel

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7 years ago

Episode 28: Pop Punk as Self Care w/ Superfan Kelsey Weasel

How many Kelsey Weasels does it take to screw in …

How many Kelsey Weasels does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Trick question! She snuck in and got the damn thing replaced yesterday. Naughty by nature? Kelsey Weasel (aka Kelsey Boyer) is HELFUL by nature! Seriously. She is the gal you want to call when your car breaks down, your kickstarter is in a slump or (god forbid) you run out of Maltort (or as my ignorant West Coast ass likes to call it, Mahlortz) Today, we talk about Kelsey's important work with Planned Parenthood (she served as online & community organizer from November 2016-October 2018), the joys of superfandom, becoming an engaged and active participant in the world of art, how to avoid burnout when trying to save the world, and the self-care release that is our shared (and totally not guilty) pleasure, 90s pop punk band Screeching Weasel! OK, we just talk a bunch about Screeching Weasel the whole time. Sue us.

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7 years ago

Episode 27: 99 Projects w/ The Mysterious Jen Dot

Do you have 99 projects and a bitch aint one? Thi…

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

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7 years ago

Episode 26: Hayley's Mid-West Tour Diary (featuring Fat Annie's Giant Pork Tenderloin Sandwich)

Pork cracklins, giant tenderloin sandwiches, Chic…

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

7 years ago

Episode 25: Summon Your Inner Prom Queen w/ Jeff Tapia

Jeff Tapia (of the Seattle bands Rat Queen and Ra…

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

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7 years ago

Episode 24: Meet Miss MerCrusher of STEPCATS Productions

This furry, funky episode sponsored by STEPCATS P…

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

8 years ago

Episode 23: Your Tribe is Out There w/ MONTE + WTR

Internet bestie Andie Aronow of Women That Rock a…

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

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8 years ago

Episode 22: Be Unapologetically Cheesy w/ Fatty Cakes & the Puff Pastries

Fatty Cakes and the Puff Pastries are good for th…

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!)

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