Alternative Tentacles Batcast

3/27/19: In the wake of the Mueller Report's summary by Attorney General William Barr, and the decision of the DOJ not to prosecute obstruction against Trump, many are left in a state of frustration and anger. This week Jello Biafra steps in with some suggestions on how to keep things in perspective and process this. What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit alternativetentacles.com.

3/22/19: Continuing to answer questions about punk rock to help a student with their paper, the bATcast crew are once more joined by the legendary Jesse Luscious! Vocalist for THE PATHOGENS (formerly of Blatz, The Criminals, and many more) and founder of the AT bATcast! 

3/8/19: The bATcast crew help a student with a paper, and answer his questions about what punk rock means to them. Part one of a two part series! 

2/22/19 - The bATcast crew is joined by guest, Jace "Jooseblade" Martin to talk about the signing of The Darts to Alternative Tentacles Records (and which of us is the biggest fan), some show announcements, Jello's most recent What Would Jello Do?, Trump's State of Emergency at the border, and the impact of the recent Ryan Adams news. 

2/8/18 - The bATcast crew this week share the latest and greatest news from AT, discuss how punk rock it is to care about politics, and some of the worst concert experiences of all time!   

2/7/19 - Jello Biafra's spoken word YouTube series "What Would Jello Do?" In this episode of WHAT WOULD JELLO DO?, Jello addresses how California’s utility company, PG&E has declared bankruptcy to protect themselves from the coming lawsuits due to their criminal negligence on the upkeep of their equipment which has caused many of the recent Northern California fires. Protected by the Californian Democrat & Republican politicians in their pocket, they have been getting away with this kind of behavior for years. Subscribe to Alternative Tentacles Records YouTube channel to see new episodes of What Would Jello Do? as they go live. Find it: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL636ABE10C3CCC992 https://alternativetentacles.com/

1/25/19 - This week the bATcast crew are joined by Renée Berol from the Philadelphia based Museum Of Punk! The latest news from Alternative Tentacles, the world of politics, and what's currently up in music and pop culture. Basically nothing is safe! Featuring tracks by The Silver Machine, Jello Biafra and The Melvins, and The Germs.   

1/11/19 - This week the bATcast hosts a punk rock politics discussion  about the current governmental shutdown, the 100 new congresswomen, possible presidential candidates, and two big AT announcements: THE DARTS on this year's Punk Rock Bowling Festival in Las Vegas and introducing THE SILVER MACHINE to Alternative Tentacles!

12/28/18 - The Alternative Tentacles bATcast crew Dominic, Corey, and Just Chris, review what 2018 was for Alternative Tentacles Records. Looking at tracks from ArnoCorps, The Darts, Fish Karma, Dead Ending, Itchy-O, and Pachinko! While reviewing some of their favorite moments from the past year. 

12/14/18 - The Alternative Tentacles bATcast returns with a brand new episode! AT staff Dominic, Corey, Chris, and Anne-Marie talk about Jello Biafra's most recent WWJD? and focus on the importance of voting! They also talk about what makes a band great? How do you get your band noticed and signed to a label? From influences, to the shows you play. Everything short of the songs themselves! 

12/4/18 - Jello Biafra's spoken word YouTube series "What Would Jello Do?" For episode 67, Jello Biafra address what needs to be done now that the mid-term elections are over. What comes next? What do we need to focus on? Subscribe to Alternative Tentacles Records YouTube channel to see new episodes of What Would Jello Do? as they go live. Find it: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL636ABE10C3CCC992 https://alternativetentacles.com/

8/18/17 - Jello Biafra's spoken word YouTube series "What Would Jello Do?" For episode 57, Jello addresses how to properly resist the modern Neo-Nazi movement. Subscribe to Alternative Tentacles Records YouTube channel to see new episodes of What Would Jello Do? as they go live. Find it: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL636ABE10C3CCC992 https://alternativetentacles.com/

3/15/17 - Jesse Luscious sits down with Eric Debris, the vocalist for the legendary French electro-punk band, Metal Urbain

4/25/16 - Kevin None spins some of the latest releases on Alternative Tentacles!

2/4/16 - Kevin None explores some notable bands on Alternative Tentacles that feature women as members!

12/1/15 - Kevin None highlights the upcoming Alternative Tentacles Krampus Night concert in San Francisco on December 5th, featuring Death Hymn Number 9, The Fleshies, ArnoCorps, and Jello Biafra and The Guantanamo School of Medicine!

11/9/15 - Part 2 of Jesse Luscious and Kevin None's interview Dick Lucas of Subhumans UK, Citizen Fish, and Culture Shock

10/25/15 - Part 1 of Jesse Luscious and Kevin None's interview Dick Lucas of Subhumans UK, Citizen Fish, and Culture Shock

10/19/15 - Jesse Luscious speaks with Bob Suren, author of "Crate Digger: An Obsession With Punk Records