THIS PODCAST STRIKES FIRST!

Mar 07 2025 20 ep. 72 mins 1

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THIS PODCAST STRIKES FIRST! is a recognition of the impact/significance of the band Bad Religion in not only the punk, but musical (and philosophical) landscape. It’s also a celebration of the communities who have found inspiration through the gift of their music.

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Mistakes Made And Lessons Learned (feat. jesse)

Mar 07 2025 54 mins

On March 5, jesse and jamilah recorded a whole episode together, discussing their favorite songs on all the Graffin solo records (as well as the Population Wars 7"), only to discover after the fact that JESSE'S MIC WAS NOT ON!!!! Despite the fact that picking only three songs per record for jamilah was incredibly difficult (because she pretty much loves all of the songs), and that

The Writings Of Greg Graffin (pt. 1): 'A Punk Manifesto'

Mar 03 2025 90 mins

As promised (somewhere in the scope of an episode- or two or three), we are taking time to discuss the non-lyrical material of Professor Graffin, whom jamilah very openly considers to be one of her favorite writers. This first episode has her musing about his 'Punk Manifesto', which was, if we are not mistaken, written in the late 1990s (of course, if we are incorrect, please corre

Our 15(.5) Favorite BR Live Performances

Feb 20 2025 43 mins

This episode was directly inspired by the announcement of the mini tour with Dropkick Murphys. Nothing more, nothing less. We are absolutely excited to be seeing the band live again (and we hope you get to see them too); until then, we hope you enjoy this episode. If you want to tell us about some of your favorite BR shows, or if you have any questions or comments, we are at: this

TPSF's 1st Anniversary Episode- A Conversation With Jim Ruland, Co-Author Of 'Do What You Want: The Story Of Bad Religion'

Feb 14 2025 110 mins

We innocuously recorded this on February 13 (because it was a fit for everyone's schedules); but to be reminded after the fact that this humble little podcast was started one year ago to the day of this episode's recording, was an incredible surprise. We feel nothing but gratitude for Mr. Jim 'punk whisperer' Ruland to have spent part of his day with us (again, innocuously) on this

Why 'I Love My Computer' Is Greg Graffin's Greatest Composition

Jan 26 2025 21 mins

Yes, we have a(nother) episode where jamilah reads far too much into some lyrical content... That is how her brain works though, and a podcast is a pretty good outlet for these sorts of ruminations. One of the most contested songs in Bad Religion's catalog, jamilah attempts to make a case for the brilliance of 'I Love My Computer', due to the juxtapositions of emotions/sensibiliti

In Defense Of 'Age Of Unreason'... Critiques And All

Jan 22 2025 93 mins

Well... An inauguration in the Yew Ess Uv Ayyy just occurred. Given where we're at, at this point in time; it is certainly apropos to have an episode where we discuss the 2019 album, Age Of Unreason. While jamilah does have quite a few unsurprising critiques, she ultimately considers it to be a beautiful work of art, and massively on time. And on time it is, because sometime in th

Discussing Brett Gurewitz' Music (outside of Bad Religion) (feat. jesse j.)

Jan 14 2025 55 mins

While jamilah absolutely adores Bad Religion (as a band); we could not think of a better person to be on this episode than jesse, the resident Brett Gurewitz fanboi. We know about his work regarding the running of Epitaph Records; we know of his history and present role as a producer, mixer, and other behind-the-scenes activities; and of course, we know him as the main co-songwrite

Introducing a 'How Could Hell Be Any Worse?' fan to the rest of the BR catalog (feat. Abby Denson)

Jan 13 2025 129 mins

Both inspired and influenced by punk culture and music, Abby Denson and jamilah met as teenagers in the 1990s, and immediately started a band (where jamilah played guitar, and Abby played bass, respectively. Mayumi (who is still in both of their lives) played drums). While jamilah's introduction to Bad Religion was No Control; Abby's was the band's first album, How Could Hell Be An

In Defense of Christmas Songs

Dec 24 2024 20 mins

The title of this episode is exactly what we're discussing- The Christmas Songs album/EP, which was released 11 years ago, in 2013!!! Despite not being or feeling sick, jamilah woke up with some hoarseness out of nowhere, thereby making her a little pony. Still, she powered through, and recorded this episode, which hopefully is not too horrible, and will bring some 'comfort and joy

Our 15 Favorite Non-Album/B-Side songs...

Nov 30 2024 47 mins

jamilah sits down with her collection of vinyl and CDs (and one digital track), formulates a response to a question most people probably didn't ask- and made an episode out of it. We hope you find something positive in there somewhere. This was not an easy one to do- but we did it!!! What are some of your favorite non-album tracks? Let us know at: [email protected]