Alternative Tentacles Batcast

3/26/20 - The Shelter in Place order to combat the spread of COVID-19 is in place so using Facetime hosts Dominic Davi, Anne-Marie, Nadine, Kevin None, Just Chris, and Totally Amber discuss their experiences in their homes, and with recent closures. 

Jello Biafra updates his classic monologue, “Message From Our Sponsor” from his first spoken word album, “No More Cocoons” as a BRAND NEW spoken word track for 2020. Available for download on bandcamp: https://jellobiafra.bandcamp.com/track/message-from-our-sponsor-2020

3/12/20: We've combined the two latest episodes of Jello Biafra's spoken word YouTube series, "What Would Jello Do?" that he had uploaded together into one podcast episode! Jello addresses the many reasons Trump could be impeached on a bi-monthly basis by Congress, and then delves into the Coronavirus pandemic, along with suggestions for custom virus masks. 

2/28/20: Dominic, Nadine, Anne-Marie, and Just Chris talk about a number of subjects and spin some tracks! COVID-19, Starting a band, The loss of Th'Inbred's singer, and... well Dick-Pizza. 

2/14/20: The World/Inferno Friendship Society stop in at the Batcave while on their tour supporting their brand new album, "All Borders Are Porous To Cats"! Pour yourself a glass of wine, put your feet up, and hear about what it's like to play the new songs, life on the road, and if there is a used condom on the floor of the Batcave or not. 

Dominic, Anne-Marie, and Nadine return to usher in the new year with a review of the latest and greatest from Alternative Tentacles. Plus a review of the Impeachment and "Acquittal", including the mess in Iowa. 

12/31/19: For the final bATcast of 2019, Dominic, Just Chris, Nadine, Totally Amber, and Anne-Marie get together to discuss the recent Alternative Tentacles Fest and quite literally how to survive modern politics. From Trump antics to vile online hatred, how do you continue engaging when everything feels so bleak?  Also everything from White Claws, Star Wars, Boob reductions, and a brand new track by The World/Inferno Friendship Society! Don't miss this one! 

11/19/19: Dominic, Just Chris, Nadine, and introducing Kristee get together to talk about streaming channels, shower scares, crazy trees, and chainsaw welding men on a roof, but ALSO they review the bands performing at TENTACLE FEST! Featuring The World/Inferno Friendship Society, ArnoCorps, Tsunami Bomb, Victim's Family, and Itchy-O! Also a song by Alice Donut who are not playing, but we wish they were! 

10/31/19: "Just" Chris and Dominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb) are joined by "Totally" Amber for a special Halloween countdown! The Top 10 Totally Scariest Album Covers by Totally Amber! We had her pick the albums that scared her the most, then we told her about them and played a song from each! Do you agree with her list? Listen and find out! Happy Halloween! 

10/4/19: Tsunami Bomb's Dominic Davi, Nadine, "Just" Chris, and Kevin None get together to get the podcast back up to speed. They discuss environmental issues, Tsunami Bomb's new album "The Spine That Binds", the upcoming Tentacle Fest celebrating 40 years of Alternative Tentacles Records, the Trump melt down, and nicknames. Buckle up Buttercup, this one's a ride! 

8/31/19: John Gaps III from USA Photo Iowa interviews Jello Biafra about the Iowa Caucus, and a lot more. 

8/17/19: Nadine, Dominic, Just Chris sit down with Kevin None and special guest Keta to talk about the recent CD Sale, White Supremacy in the United States government, and the Immigrant Experience. Featuring the music of Westley Willis, Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, and The Bellrays. 

7/16/19: Nadine, Dominic, and Just Chris sit down to talk about Punk Rock Bowling and the "crappy" realities of touring in a bus. Featuring music of The Darts, Pansy Division, and ArnoCorps.

7/9/19: Nadine (with some help from Dominic) sits down with the legendary ArnoCorps right before their UK tour! They talk about heroic symmetry, their ongoing mission, their recording process, and their latest release on Alternative Tentacles Records, "Welcome To The Gym!" 

6/26/19: Getting tired of all this election coverage? Tired of the media circus? Jello Biafra has an excellent suggestion for even better circus that would make great TV. All we need is… SLIPKNOT! What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit alternativetentacles.com.

6/20/19: Not one to normally encourage restraint, Jello reluctantly admits concerns about moving forward with the impeachment of Donald Trump without strong evidence to force the Senate into action. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit alternativetentacles.com.

5/19/19 - Nadine and Dominic talk about the latest news from Alternative Tentacles while spinning tracks from The Darts, ArnoCorps, The World/Inferno Friendship Society, and Dead Ending! www.alternativetentacles.com

5/3/19 - To celebrate the release of Dead Ending's new 7" (It's Not) What You Believe b/w Painkiller, we are playing an interview with Jeff Dean of Dead Ending originally aired on January 22, 2018 with Dominic's other podcast 3 Gigs Podcast! 

4/19/19: The gang is all here, and they discuss the latest in AT news, Julian Assange's arrest, and who is going to die in the last season of Game Of Thrones! 

4/5/19: Host Dominic Davi shares the latest AT news while spinning tracks from some of the class of 2019! Spindrift, Tsunami Bomb, The World/Inferno Friendship Society, The Darts, Dead Ending, The Silver Machine, and ArnoCorps!