Issue Oriented - hosted by Ronen Kauffman
By Ronen Kauffman
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Podcast Description
ISSUE ORIENTED is an internet radio show for thoughtful people with good taste in music. From across punk, hardcore, indie, metal and beyond, Ronen Kauffman invites some of the culture industry's most compelling personalities to have meaningful discussions on real topics. Unlike most podcasts, ISSUE ORIENTED is neither boring nor a waste of your time. "Issue Oriented remains one of the best punk/hardcore scene focused podcasts around" - Pastepunk.com "Phenomenal" - DecoyMusic.com "The world's best punk/hardcore podcast" - MutinyZine.com "So good." - QCLA Ronen Kauffman - producer and host Ronen is a teacher and writer living in Jersey City, NJ.His first book, New Brunswick, New Jersey, Goodbye is available from Hopeless/Sub City Records. Ronen's by-line has appaeared in Alternative Press, Outburn, AMP, Chord and more. He is also known for providing vocals in the band Zombie Apocalypse. www.issueoriented.com
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ExplicitIO episode 52 - Joey Cape, Jon Snodgrass, Freddy Madball | Host Ronen Kauffman welcomes Joey Cape (Lagwagon, Bad Astronaut) and Jon Snodgrass (Drag The River) for a chat about sadness, money, regionalism and more. Includes an exclusive in-studio performance! Then Ronen welcomes Freddy Cricien a.k.a. Freddy Madbal | 2/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 51 - Polar Bear Club, Crime In Stereo | Host Ronen Kauffman welcomes Polar Bear Club vocalist Jimmy Stadt and bassist Goose to chat about nicknames, influence pigeonholing, marking copy and more. Ronen then talks to Crime In Stereo vocalist Kristian Hallbert and bassist/vocalist Alex Dunne abou | 1/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 50 - Shadows Fall, Episode 50 Clip Show | Our 50th episode! Host Ronen Kauffman welcomes Shadows Fall vocalist Brian Fair for a discussion about the ever-changing music industry, The Grammys, meaningful content and much more . Plus the Issue Oriented Episode 50 Clip Show Spectacular. | 12/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 49 - Michael Olender, Jonathan Kalafer | Host Ronen Kauffman welcomes Burnt By The Sun vocalist Mike Olender for a talk about good and evil, the personal perils of creativity, and his band's new release Heart of Darkness. Then Ronen talks to film maker Jonathan Kalafer about his new award-winnin | 11/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 48 - The Kominas | Host Ronen Kauffman welcomes Punjabi punk pioneers The Kominas for a discussion about extremism, bigotry, Islam, punk, and much more. While The Kominas have been featured in various mainstream media outlets like CNN, MTV and Rolling Stone, they have never | 10/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 47 - John Nolan and Billy Hamilton | Host Ronen Kauffman welcomes John Nolan (Straylight Run, ex-Taking Back Sunday) for an interview and performance; Ronen and John discuss Long Island, secular rock music, food and much more. Includes an exclusive performance and premiere of John's new solo | 9/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 46 - Cobra Skulls | Host Ronen Kauffman welcomes Cobra Skulls four an outstanding conversation about five-month tours, the end of free water, the origins of Los Angeles, playing good music and much more. | 8/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 45 - Frank Turner | Host Ronen Kauffman welcomes Frank Turner for an interview and performance. Ronen and Frank discuss constant connectivity, the life of the journeyman musician, and much more. Frank performs two songs from his September 2009 release Poetry of the Deed, as | 8/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 44 - David Moore, Justin Brannan | Host Ronen Kauffman talks to DAVID MOORE (ex-Chamberlain) about his new release, substance in music, reuniting with fellow Chamberlain colleague Adam Rubenstein (also featured in the interview) and much more. Then Ronen talks to JUSTIN BRANNAN of MOST PRE | 7/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 43 - Chris Wollard, Pulin Modi | Host Ronen Kauffman talks to CHRIS WOLLARD (Hot Water Music, The Draft) about his new release, letting creative process reveal itself, and the future of his music. Then Ronen talks to PULIN MODI of PETA2 about vegetarianism, having friends with varying vi | 5/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 42 - Fake Problems, Good Old War, Mansions | Host Ronen Kauffman talks to CHRIS FARREN and DEREK PERRY of FAKE PROBLEMS about pop music, the death of the old music industry, keeping art relevant and much more. Includes an acoustic performance of "HeartBPM" and "Mr. Rock and Roll Role" (unreleased). | 4/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 41 - Propagandhi, Mike Hale | Host Ronen Kauffman talks to CHRIS HANNAH and TODD KOWALSKI of PROPAGANDHI about sarcasm as a tool for positive change, personal compromises and much more. Then Ronen talks to MIKE HALE (IN THE RED, GUNMOLL) about personal tribulation, chasing one's dream | 3/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 40 - The Gaslight Anthem, Blackened, Joe Steinhardt | Host Ronen Kauffman talks to BENNY HOROWITZ of THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM about the perils of success, steady decision making, the band's meteoric rise and much more. Then Ronen talks to BLACKENED about growing up, playing angry music for the fun of it, and more | 1/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 39 - H2O, Theresa Kereakes, Fest 7 recap | Host Ronen Kauffman talks to ADAM BLAKE and RUSTY PISTACHIO of H2O about the band's seven-year hiatus, smiling, Chinese Democracy and more! Then Ronen talks to photograhper Theresa Kereakes about her show Unguarded Moments - Backstage and Beyond, which fe | 12/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 38 - Tom Gabel, Freddy Cricien, Let Me Run | Host Ronen Kauffman talks to TOM GABEL of AGAINST ME! about his new solo effort, watching what you say and more. Tom performs two songs live in the IO studio. Then Ronen talks to MADBALL's FREDDY CRICIEN about artistic integrity, misconceptions and more. | 11/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 37 - F_cked Up and Poison the Well | Host Ronen Kauffman talks to F_CKED UP's MIKE HALIECHUK (aka 10,000 MARBLES) and JOSH ZUCKER (aka GULAG) about misinformation, friendship and LOTS of other stuff. Then Ronen talks to POISON THE WELL's RYAN PRIMACK about the band's upcoming releases, band | 10/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 36 - Thursday and Cristy Road | Host Ronen Kauffman talks to THURSDAY's STEVE PEDULLA and ANDREW EVERDING about new releases, the band's relationship with entertainment media and much more. Then Ronen talks to artist CRISTY ROAD about her new illustrated novel Bad Habits, political art | 9/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 35 - Bouncing Souls, Tony Weinbender, Bridge and Tunnel | Ronen talks to THE BOUNCING SOULS' PETE STEINKOPH and BRIAN KIENLEN about optimism, mp3s and vinyl for '09 and much more. Then Ronen talks to TONY WEINBENDER (No Idea Records, THE FEST) about this year's THE FEST 7 and much more; BRIDGE AND TUNNEL play ac | 8/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 34 - Brian Cook and Jesse Luscious | Ronen talks to Brian Cook (RUSSIAN CIRCLES, THESE ARMS ARE SNAKES, BOTCH) about balancing art with business, punk versus metal and more. Then Ronen talks to JESSE LUSCIOUS (BLATZ, THE FRISK, Alternative Tentatcles Records, countless other credits) about p | 7/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 33 - Justin Sane and Brendan Toller | Ronen talks to Justin Sane (ANTI-FLAG) about keeping things fun, the '08 Presidential race, and gender issues. Then Ronen talks to film maker Brendan Toller about his upcoming documentary, I NEED THAT RECORD. | 6/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 32 - Jesse Michaels and The Phenomenauts | Ronen talks to Jesse Michaels (OPERATION IVY/COMMON RIDER) about creativity, transcendental music experiences, new projects and much more. Then Ronen talks to THE PHENOMENAUTS about science, honor, theater and the future. | 5/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 31 - Mick Jones/Tony James and Ari-Up | Ronen talks to Mick Jones (THE CLASH) and Tony James (GENERATION X) of Carbon/Silicon about the intersection of technology and creativity, punk rock generation gaps and much more. Then Ronen talks to Ari-Up (THE SLITS) about women in rock and roll, the va | 4/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 30 - Lou Koller and Dallas Coyle | Ronen talks to Lou Koller (SICK OF IT ALL) about longevity, the Holocaust, tough guys and much more. Then Ronen talks to Dallas Coyle (GOD FORBID) about FOX News as porn, the '08 Presidential race and much more. | 3/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 29 - Chuck Ragan and John Joseph | Ronen talks to Chuck Ragan (HOT WATER MUSIC) about going solo, the philosophy of band break-ups and much more. Chuck also performs live in the studio! Then Ronen talks to John Joseph (CRO-MAGS, BLOODCLOT!) about spirituality, the mainstreaming of aggressi | 2/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 28 - Chris No2 and The New Dress | Ronen talks to Anti-Flag's Chris #2 about navigating personal tragedy, what he loves about America, veggie dogs and more. Ronen also talks to Brooklyn folk-punk duo The New Dress, who play 2 songs. | 1/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 27 - Ben Weinman and Karen Mitchell/Rajon Tumbokon | Ronen talks to Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman about the band's past, present and future; and to Karen Mitchell and Rajon Tumbokon of Define the Meaning Fanzine about content and defying the digital age. | 12/19/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 26 - Greg Attonito/Shanti Wintergate and Virgil Dickerson | Ronen talks to Bouncing Souls frontman Greg Attonito and actress/musician Shanti Wintergate about their new children's book; and to Virgil Dickerson of Suburban Home Records/Vinyl Collective about indie survival and much more. Includes previously unrecord | 11/18/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 25 - Norman Brannon and Jordan Cooper | Ronen talks to Norman Brannon (Author, The Anti-Matter Anthology; Texas is the Reason, Shelter) about fanzines, music and values; and to Revelation Records president Jordan Cooper about 20 years of his record label. | 11/1/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 24 - Alex Saavedra and Alex Arnold | Ronen talks to Alex Saavedra (Eyeball Records) about diversity, longevity, and more; and to Lambgoat.com webmaster Alex Arnold about messageboards, perspective and real life. | 10/1/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 23 - Ben Weasel and Erik X. Raj | Ronen talks to Ben Weasel (Screeching Weasel, etc.) about going digital, his new solo record and more; and to NJFilmcore.com indie film maker Erik X. Raj about music, movies and bagels. | 8/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 22 - Geoff Rickly and Jim Testa | Ronen talks to Thursday vocalist Geoff Rickly about humble beginnings, blowing up and staying real; and to indie publishing legend Jim Testa (Jersey Beat) about 25 years of DIY publishing and much more. | 7/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 21 - Josh Grabelle and DJ Rossstar | Ronen talks to Trustkill Records founder/president Josh Grabelle about music, business, and the music business; and to DJ Rossstar about his popular internet radio program, DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show | 6/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO Presents: New Brunswick, New Jersey, Goodbye | Special edition focused on the release of host Ronen K's new book; interviews with Jack Terricloth (World/Inferno), Zak Kaplan (Ratchets, Chunksaah Records) and John Waverka (The Break, Purpose). This podcast also available from Downloadpunk.com. | 6/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 20 - Jack Terricloth and Ross Siegel | Ronen talks to The World/Inferno Friendship Society vocalist Jack Terricloth about metaphor, parties, and committing to the bit; and to Ross Siegel (ReIgnition Recordings) about the future of the music industry, fringe culture and much more. | 5/28/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 19 - Efrem Schulz and Jordan Baker | Ronen talks to Death By Stereo vocalist Efrem Schulz about the music industry, politics, and being burned up by the sun; and to Jordan Baker (founder of Pastepunk.com) about music reviews, band reunions, and much more | 4/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 18 - Joanna Angel and Dan Yemin | Ronen talks to alt-porn queen Joanna Angel about success, feminism, and more; and to Dan Yemin (Lifetime, Paint It Black, Kid Dynamite) about music, anger, and the pitfalls of being outspoken | 1/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 17 - Frank Pavich and Danny Diablo aka Lord Ezec | Ronen talks to film maker Frank Pavich about the digital re-issue of his NYHC documentary; and to Danny Diablo aka Lrd Ezec (Crown of Thornz, Skarhead) about what's happened since the making of the film and much more. | 12/1/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 16 - Derek Hess and Crossbearer vocalist Richard Spencer | Ronen talks to artist/promoter Derek Hess (Strhess Clothing/Strhess Tour) about art, war, and more; and to Crossbearer vocalist Richard Spencer about religion and the existence of God. Seriously. | 11/4/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 15 - Dallas Coyle (God Forbid) | Ronen talks to Dallas Coyle (God Forbid) about the state of aggressive music, creative evolution, and much more | 10/7/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 14 - Aubin Paul (Punknews.org) | Ronen talks to Aubin Paul (founder of Punknews.org) about media responsibility, genre wars and more | 9/6/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 13 - Ray Harkins (Mikoto, Abacus Recordings) | Ronen talks to Ray Harkins (Mikoto, Abacus Recordings) about workoholism, bad taste and bands versus labels | 8/21/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 12 - Nate Gluck (The Fire Still Burns, Ensign) | Ronen talks to Nate Gluck (Ensign, The Fire Still Burns) about playing from the heart and much more | 8/5/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 11 - Mike Olender (Burnt By The Sun, Nora) | Ronen talks to Mike Olender (Burnt By The Sun, Nora, Endeavor) about staying political, movies, and his side-project Mosh On Washington | 7/17/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 10 - D.J. Rose (The Path of Resistance) | Ronen talks to Path of Resistance vocalist DJ Rose about music, ideas, and the discipline of principle. | 7/6/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 9 - Nerds and Marx | Nerds take over the world; Karl Marx vs. Hot Topic; an awesome playlist. | 3/2/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 8 - '05 Wrap-Up | 2005 Wrap-Up, featuring George W. Bush, Modern Life Is War, and the horrors of war. Short and sweet. | 1/3/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 7 - Depression and the Media | Ronen talks about depression, the media, and Propagandhi. | 11/6/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 6 - Joanna Angel (BurningAngel.com) | Ronen interviews Joanna Angel of BurningAngel.com | 8/25/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 5 - Rich Cunningham (Happy Days Records) | Ronen interviews Rich Cunningham of Happy Days Records and New Labor | 8/9/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 4 - Radio Fest part 2 | Part 2 of PBS FM's Radio Festival - guests include Ben W. from the Dillinger Escape Plan, Dan Yemin From Paint It Black/Lifetime/Kid Dynamite, Gabe Saporta from Midtown, and Greg Bennick from Trial. General topic is philantropy. | 7/22/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 3 - Radio Fest part 1 | Part 1 of PBS FM's Radio Festival - guests include Ben W. from the Dillinger Escape Plan, Dan Yemin From Paint It Black/Lifetime/Kid Dynamite, Gabe Saporta from Midtown, and Greg Bennick from Trial. General topic is philantropy. | 7/21/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 2 - Technology and Music | Ronen and Sarah discuss technology and music | 6/19/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIO episode 1 - Intro Episode | Ronen and Sarah introduce IO to regular listeners of Headwealth | 6/18/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 53 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
I like it.
Ronen is an insightful old punk rocker who only talks to insightful old punk rocker. Mosh.
Welcome to Awesometown
Ronen is a multimedia machine! Books, records, zines, podcasts; it seems he's got a punk rock Midas touch. One of the very few podcasts I actually bother to listen to. Even when he's interviewing a band (or whoever) I don't like, he still manages to make it interesting.
One of the Best
Issue Oriented is a fantastic podcast; and I thank Ronen, the gang, the artists, musicians, label owners, and music supporters for bringing the world this great quality piece of mind. As others have said, Ronen and the topics discussed are very insightful into what goes on behind the music, what the music itself is about, what the scene is about, and also transgresses into other things that often go undiscussed with the depth that things do in this podcast.
Time and time again I have been turned onto this new and great music that I have never heard before. Occasionally, my views and opinions of the world have even been challenged - sometimes reaffirming what I believe, sometimes changing them completely.
I'd love to see and hear more from this podcast in the future. Keep it going strong! Support this thing!
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