Sparkle & Destroy Podcast

8 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!

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8 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!

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8 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!

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8 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

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8 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

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8 years ago

Episode 16: Connect the Dots

Connect the Dots with Rachel Ratner of Seattle ba…

Connect the Dots with Rachel Ratner of Seattle band Wimps! (PS: Her new album Garbage People drops July 13 and she's embarking on a national tour to celebrate)! She’s a musician, songwriter, vocalist, ten year veteran of KEXP and a web developer, to boot. She’s also the creator of the Seattle Band Map, which is why I call her “a true DIY punk rock connector!” The open-source Seatle Band Map connects all musicians from walks of life, visually exposing just how each band and individual musician overlaps. Spoiler alert: They overlap A LOT. Isn't it weird how we sometimes forget how our output entangles with others? Entanglements--or connections--are the real reward of a full life and a great artistic journey. Today we talk about forging friendships with other artists, DIY touring (and yes, we touch upon my favorite subject, Japan), her work with iconic Seattle radio station KEXP, being

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8 years ago

Episode 15: Busk Like Everyone's Listening

Today, I talk busking in Berlin with my German co…

Today, I talk busking in Berlin with my German correspondent and big sister Shakrah Yves! Busking is scary and strange and vulnerable and exciting, but it’s even crazier in a different country. Basically, busking is when you play for random people on the street, and it comes with all the joys and pitfalls you might expect. However, Berlin has its own crazy culture of street busking that's about as easy to understand as German. Today, life lessons learned from busking in Berlin and belting it out in the metro station (#1 tip: avoid the accordian player!!!). SO MUCH respect and love to my magical and talented singer, sister Shakrah Yves, for allowing me to record our weekly Skype call. She gives me inspiration every day, and you’ll see why on this episode. She truly embodies the ethos: Sparkle and Destroy. Listen till the end to hear her belt her heart out.

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8 years ago

Episode 14: Be a Unicorn In Your Field

Be a Unicorn in Your Field w/ Sound Engineer Emma…

Be a Unicorn in Your Field w/ Sound Engineer Emma Staake of Seattle, WA! There's plenty of "sound guys" out there in the world, but Emma is not one of them. I met Emma a gig in Seattle this past April (she was the "sound gal" for the show, and she did a smashing job at it, too). With the mantra to "be relentlessly herself," she has already made waves in her local Seattle music scene, both as a musician and from behind the mixing boards. She is thoughtful, funny, and wise beyond her years. Today, we talk practical tips for communicating sound needs on stage, time management, following your dreams, and opening the door for others to come in after you. As always, stick around till the end to hear some of Emma’s lovely handiwork. Her Song, "What You do" is haunting and beautiful. Wanna catch Hayley live?

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8 years ago

Episode 13: Hayvis and Mutthead take on MTV

Episode 13: Hayvis and Mutthead take on MTV On t…

Episode 13: Hayvis and Mutthead take on MTV On this episode of Sparkle and Destroy, “Hayvis and Mutthead”—yes, Hayley Crusher Cain and May Black of the band Mutt—talk down and dirty DIY vids. Because music videos aren’t just for 80s hair metal bands or early 2000s mega pop stars (The Thong Song, anyone?)…That’s right. Even YOU can make your own music video with a little elbow grease and a whole lot of imagination! We hope this episode inspires you to break out the iPhone and some duct tape. Special thanks to May Black for joining us again! If you enjoyed this chat with May, check out her band Mutt (out of Oakland, CA), and be sure to listen back to Sparkle and Destroy Episode 3 “Trust Your Gut”. Featuring Mutt’s “Messiah Complex” off their forthcoming new album Download the single here: https://muttmusic.bandcamp.com/track/messiah-complex Watch the Messiah Complex Music Video here

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8 years ago

Episode 12: Making Internet Magic with Wombyin

Episode 12: Making Internet Magic w/ L.A.'s Womby…

Episode 12: Making Internet Magic w/ L.A.'s Wombyin! We are more than the sum of our Likes. We are Wombyin. A powerful pow wow with the two web goddesses behind online feminist arts collective Wombyin, Dina Lockridge and Jessie Covets. Recorded on International Women’s Day 2018 for maximum goddess energy. The internet can be such a sketchy place. But how can we work together to make the internet magic? We learn a few tips from these wombyin warriors: - Take action! When we lift each other up, we all win. - Show vulnerability! When we reach out and risk rejection, we find real belonging with our true tribe. - Just show the fuck up, alright? When we start real conversations online that grow into human friendships, we can make the internet a more magical place. This Podcast features a new song by the band True Violet, entitled “So Be It.”

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