We Can Edit That Out

A Close Shave

Episode 8 - Jack and Rob recant their adventures going to see the Cockney Rejects in Berlin. Why doesn't Jack doesn't like crying in public? What happens when punks and skins try to unite? Can you separate art from the artist? What are brass tacks and where do they come from? 

Fisherman's Blues

Episode 7: Jack and Rob share some stories about German words and the follies of learning a foreign language, which leads them into the world of their beloved and departed friend Kyle Palmer. Our hosts reminisce over both hilarious and heartbreaking stories, and discuss the nuances of grief and how to deal with monumental loss. 

We Couldn't Edit Any of This Out

Episode 6: Jack and Rob do the unthinkable and try out a live episode! When is it appropriate to wear shorts? What is the line between a roommate and a significant other who lives with you? A horror story about a roommate turned mermaid, the day of infamy when Jack locked himself in a bathroom and passed out, Silky Smooth the landlord, and Jack makes a crucial correction. 
Recorded in conjunction with Podfest Berlin's residency at Selina Hotel in Mitte, in front of an audience of dear friends and hotel staff.  

Just My Daguerreotype

Episode 5 - How long does it take to make something look effortless? Jack and Rob discuss the amazing photography exhibition of Daido Moriyama in Berlin and how his images influenced punk aesthetics internationally. How did photography grow into an art form and what makes a photograph fine art?  What are the long-term implications of taking so many photos, psychologically and environmentally? How long is Jack going to hold that face for? 

There is Only One Antidote to Mental Suffering

Episode 4: Jack and Rob get under the skin of the world of tattooing, and what goes on at those notorious tattoo conventions! Does it hurt a tattoo artist to tattoo someone? Receiving deliveries in Germany is equivalent to psychological warfare, a cautionary tale about being duped at your door! 

The Darwinism of Punk

Episode 3: Jack asks Rob how he’s doing for the first time ever! Rumors of Finnish bars where big talkers aren’t allowed, thoughts on the Asian-American experience through the lens of a disgruntled former boy scout, why having the tallest mohawk in your 20s  may result in you becoming an investment banker later on and more!

Episode Too

Episode 2: Are we all secretly hiding cannibalistic desires? Why are metal bands second albums good but punk bands second albums suck? Our fearless hosts Jack and Rob explore the world of follow-ups, sequels, and sophomore releases, as they foray into the second season of the podcast. Can overthinking a concept either help or hinder your creative vision? Do punk records need marketing panache?  

Viewer Mail

Episode 1: Jack and Rob return from their long break to answer hot questions from their even hotter listeners! What happened during the infamous Berlin Podfest? What's Jack running from? How do you talk to your friend about your underwear problem?