Sparkle & Destroy Podcast
Rocker Hayley Crusher Cain and librarian Danielle MerCrusher Bagnall investigate what it means to sparkle in the modern world
5 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
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6 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 Midwest April 25-May 7. Learn more about her Crush the Heartland Tour at www.hayleyandthecrushers.com/shows. Follow @hayleyandthecrushers Email [email protected]
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6 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
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6 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: [email protected] Instagram @hayleyandthecrushers
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6 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!) 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
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6 years ago

Episode 21: Show Me Your Boobs

Today, I discuss the “Show me Your Boobs” inciden…

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
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6 years ago

Episode 20: Kill Them with Kindness w/ Chloe Danger

Part 1 of my 2 part adventure at Girls Rock Camp …

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
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6 years ago

Episode 19: Repeating Herstory w/ Eddie Izzard

In this lo fi 2015 chat with Eddie Izzard, the co…

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
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6 years ago

Episode 18: Do U Remember Rock n Roll Radio?

Episode 18: Do U Remember Rock n Roll Radio? Lis…

Episode 18: Do U Remember Rock n Roll Radio? Listen as Hayley Crusher Cain tries not to cuss while being interviewed LIVE on local Central Coast, CA radio! Thanks to The Rock 97.3/107.9 FM for having Yours Truly on the air to ramble about early influences, my old childhood guitar, and lots of random junk you may find interesting! An extra special thanks to The Rock DJ Abe Perlstein for so graciously premiering a bunch of new songs off Hayley and the Crushers’ forthcoming album, COOL LAME (out 9-28-19 on Eccentric Pop Records and 8-18-18 for pre-order form Amazon and iTunes)! We talk about getting bruised up to the Ramones back in the day, stage diving in modern times, and city planning (seriously, we have wicked good ideas for the city of Morro Bay). We also talk about the mysterious meaning behind the song Parking Structure Girl and Hayley and the Crushers' upcoming show at The Siren in Morro Bay, benefitting the Morro Bay Skateboard Museum Sat. July 14, 2018. Hayley and the Crushers on Tour Now! July 19, 20, 21, 22 in Colorado! Learn more at www.hayleyandthecrushers.com @hayleyandthecrushers on Instagram Contact the [email protected] @sparkleanddestroypod @Hayley_crusher
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6 years ago

Episode 17: Give Back w/ Alice Bag

Alicia "Alice" Armendariz (a.k.a. Bag) is more th…

Alicia "Alice" Armendariz (a.k.a. Bag) is more than the riotous vocalist you know from seminal late 70s LA punk band, The Bags. Yes, she is known for igniting a fierce femme fire the LA/Hollywood punk scene back in the day, but that was only the seed of what she was planting. Now, she’s nearing 60, with brazen blue hair and a bold new album. She’s still punk, still pissed, and still giving back to her community. I caught up with Alice ahead of her anticipated summer 2018 tour. Today, we talk about her new politically charged solo album, Blueprint, why she still relates better to kids vs. grown ups, the magic of girls rock camps, her new favorite band Fatty Cakes and the Puff Pastries, and why giving back is the best way to give to yourself! ALICE BAG IS ON TOUR NOW July 8 - Vancouver BC July 11 - Madison July 12 - Milwaukee July 13 - Chicago July 14 - Cincinnati July 15 - Indianapolis Aug. 11 - Washington Aug. 18 - Costa Mesa Aug. 30 - Los Angeles All things Alice Bag and Tour Updates can be found at her Facebook page or at: www.alicebag.com Learn how to support young girls in their journey toward personal empowerment! Chicas Rockeras SELA www.chicasrockerassela.org Rock Camp for Girls LA: www.rockcampforgirlsla.com Check out Alice Bag's (and my) new favorite band Fatty Cakes and the Puff Pastries from Fresno, CA www.fattycakes.bandcamp.com www.fattycakesband.com Thanks to Ernie Fuglevand of Seattle band Slow Elk for connecting me with this fab interview! https://slowelk.bandcamp.com/releases Learn more about Hayley Cain and Hayley and the Crushers at www.hayleyandthecrushers.com. Follow Hayley's rock n roll journey at www.isyourboyfriendintheband.com. Contact the podcast! Email: [email protected] Be social! @hayleyandthecrushers on Instagram @sparkleanddestroypod @Hayley_crusher
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