It's All Bad

Ep. 125: Don’t have to sell us on Jason Ellis We are so back! This weeks guest comes all the way from down under to the Wild West. Jason Ellis joins us to discuss everything from Xanax Bars to Fliping Cars on his journey in recovery. His resume covers everything from Pro Skater, MMA Fighter, Stand Up Comic to Porn Star. But we are most impressed with the work he has has done to show up to transform his life and help others. Drop in on It’s All Bad.

Ep. 124: True Sounds of Lunacy With this week’s episode we brought on our friend “Gentleman” Jack Grisham, singer and founder of the band True Sounds of Liberty(T.S.O.L.) as our guest. Southern California was the wild west of punk rock and violence in the 80’s and Jack and his band were at the forefront of all the mayhem. Jack takes us back to the pit with some tails of terror about T.S.O.L. along with some stories from his various side projects which include breaking and entering, robberies and what happens when you dress up like a cop to see what you can do! Hope you enjoy the episode and we’ll be back soon with another new episode of Its All Bad Don’t forget to check out Jack or should we say James T’s new Book “The Coffee Maker” available on Amazon along with A Principle of Recovery: An Unconventional Journey Through the Twelve Steps

Get jumped in with us this week as we talk to our good friend, Randy Q. Born into a life of addiction in East LA, the odds were stacked against him from the gate. Gang life, dope and prison were the constant themes for him and his family. After years in the streets and the system, Randy finally found recovery. He has since helped thousands of people recover through his work as a beloved substance abuse counsellor. His work continues as a pastor, life coach and respected author through his new book, From Pain To Power. Check it out, Ese!

This weeks guest hails from the industrial wonderland that is Michigan. Mike Crain moved the valley at a young age and sought refuge through skating and punk rock. Mike got his big break working at the world famous Gil Turners on the Sunset Strip. From almost being run over by Sean Penn to having his jaw broken while drunk this is surely an episode you won’t want to miss. More than just fun stories we remember some loved ones we have lost along the way.

No Way!!! Welcome back to season 4 of Its All Bad with your host, Keith, Reno and Ukrainian Danny.   Kicking off this season we brought our friend Kelly Cole to have a chat with us and share some stories, from a boy growing up in Indiana to him landing in the big city of NYC, prime time in the late 80s.  Kelly shares about his life as a club kid, DJ and party promoter brought a lot of access to the finer things in life and infinite moments of mayhem, mischief & memories that could make ole’ Lou Reed blush while shedding a tear. Join Keith, Reno & Danny with our special guest host Seth on this week’s episode of Its All Bad.

Come hang with us this week as we welcome our friend Jodie Sweetin. From Full House to Full Blown. Jodie’s wild ride in to stardom and the following chapters in her life. From ecstasy filled grants to advocating for harm reduction.  Taking a few drinks freshman year of college ends up on the White Pony. Jodie’s experience with addiction, alcoholism and finally an incredible recovery, family life and return to the work she loves is one you won’t want to miss! 

Writer, Actor and Comedian Daniel Daly chops it up with Danny, Keith and Reno on this weeks It's All Bad!   Daniel grew up in wine country but made the school papers, getting wasted from his first drink of cheap vodka, becoming legend before graduation. Moving to LA shortly after to become an actor, his agent sent him to an accent coach to try to get him auditions outside the "funny gay friend" rolls he was up...15 minutes later telling him there was nothing she could do.  Daniel is a gem and dishes to the gang all the stories of excess, debauchery of wasted days and broken LA dreams.  Danny also shares some stories about growing up behind the iron curtain and him and Reno share some rehab sexcapades on this week's It's All Bad.  Check out Daniel’s new podcast with Kennedy called Doghouse Podcast LA   

Sippin' drank, poppin' pills, stacking up dollars bills. Our guest this week moved to NYC from Texas to attend art school and quickly discover that the art degree she wanted was the art of pharmaceuticals. Nomi was a babysitter turned dancer that has quite the story. Join us on her journey as she goes from prescription cocktails to grand malaise seizures. Our good friend Lawrence joins us on this weeks episode. 

Music, drugs, egos, insanity…genius!  Come with us and unpack what it was all about with Pete Weiss on this weeks’ episode. Pete had a front row seat for it all. The beginnings of punk rock out west, the early days on the Sunset Strip…the formation of some of LA’s most influential bands, the movie biz in the roaring 80s under one of other most prolific directors ever. Pivotal moments of life, art, creativity and chaos. 

This weeks episode is SoCal’s favourite son Mr Frankie Ball Jr. Join us on a mission with as he gets into scrapes and slings ink from Covina to OC to Berdoo and Venice. From Slayer-fueled DMT trips at death scenes to car crashes and the treasure of Larry H. Parker - Sprinkle some Anaheim shenanigans and quick modeling career in NYC, Frankie has covered some serious ground in his short time on the planet.  LET’S RIDE! 

Join us this week as we hop behind the wheel with our very own Ally to learn about the dangers of day drinking & driving, flat earth, the moon landing, and comedy clubs.

Grab your Poppers and KY Jelly because this week we have a very special guest from the depths of Sniffies with our very special friend Matt LeGrande, aka Matt The Big.  Our story begins in Indonesia where Matt was born to his missionary parents who met at Liberty University. Matt grew up seeing exorcisms and trying to pray the gay away. When moving to Los Angeles to become a “light” in the film industry, he discovered Amphetamines, Liquor and Grindr.  Take a trip down the K-Hole on this weeks episode of It’s All Bad. 

Welcome back to the second half of season 3 with Jason Dill. Skate prodigy and founder of FA. Dill shares some stories with us from the early days of professional skateboarding, being mentored by Ed Templeton and dropping out of high school(while flying 1st class to Japan) to skating in NYC on acid, watching taxi divers run people over as well as being on PCP and wanting to lift the entire bar.  As a bonus, shares some of his favorite books and authors as well! Dill is one of a kind, wanderer and true wonder.   Thank you again for your support and patronage!   KEITH, DANNY & REN0)))

Our Sorta-Rican homeboy Dante Ross joins us to tell us all about growing up in the LES. Running around with the Beastie Boys and getting chased by all of Venice. We discuss Streetwear vs. Fashion. Punk Rock vs Hardcore. Getting 12 stepped by DJ AM and Danny tells us about his run in with DJ AM back in the Dim Mak days. Come crack it off on this weeks episode of It’s All Bad. Not like the crack that you put in a pipe. But crack on your forehead, here's a towel, now wipe.  Read Dante’s memoir Son Of The City out 5/23 Video up on YouTube now!  Check it out!

This week we are thrilled to welcome Alessandra D. on the pod. Tune in to listen to her journey from Queens to Ktown and back to New York. This is one not to miss. 

Danny, Keith, Lawrence and Reno kicked off the new season of Its All Bad with a live show at Stories Books & Cafe back in February. Patrick O’Neil and Gabby Lamb joined them along with Narcan Nate. Such a great time! New episode coming out next week.

Malik Pointer takes us from East Oakland to West Hollywood with many stops along the way. An adventure that starts off on a private jet and ends on the public bus. When you’re fighting addiction it doesn’t matter where you sit at the Grammy’s. These ain’t the kind of shrooms you want to eat on the weeks episode of It’s All Bad…C’mon now!  Video on YouTube up now!

Come taking a trip with us to the birthplace of America. Meet Bobby Dukes who was raised by a crooked cop who spent his earlier years running from the law. Spinning tails about his boosting adventures, SRO housing, Skinwalkers in Bible camp and Public Access TV. Up with hope and down with dope on this weeks episode of It’s All Bad

Longtime fan favorite Lawrence finally met his match, Ashley grew up with a pimp mom and spent her days on a hippy commune in Illinois. Join us as Lawrence and Ashley change their lives from Party N Play to Pause N Pray on this weeks episode of Its all Bad.  Watch the video on YouTube!

Hope comes in the form of a carvel ice cream this week with our guest MuckRock. Jules takes us back to the 90’s when being a looser was cool. Cure your Alcoholism with a heroin habit. Turn on, Tune in, drop out with us and our special co-host Danny Metz on this weeks episode of It’s All Bad.