Back On The Grind

By: Pepe Bandit
  • Summary

  • A podcast about life, music, people and the stories that bring us closer.

    With interviews, folk punk & our own personal experiences, we discuss how you can show up through the many challenges of life and celebrate the victories when you do. There's no reason to do this alone, we can learn from each other even if we make some mistakes along the way. Join us as we embark on a journey to figure out how to find meaning & balance, navigate relationships & grow with you.

    We have a strong connection to the folk-punk & DIY, underground music community in general, so you can expect to hear about that too. Prison, addiction & personal authority are themes that arise often during our conversations as well. We hope to become a valuable part of your life through our efforts with Back On The Grind.

    Help support us on this journey & get some member exclusives:

    • patreon.com/BackontheGrind

    Episodes are published twice a month. On the 1st of every month we interview a musician. On the 15th of every month we share our personal stories or have conversations with additional guests.

    • Do you have a question about something you heard in an episode?
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    Get in touch with your questions & we will do our best to address it on the show.

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    • Podcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.com

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Episodes
  • RENT STRIKE - Words Are Spells, Concept Albums & Planning Our Escape #38
    Nov 1 2024

    John Warmb of the band Rent Strike returns to the show & talks to Pepe about recording their latest album Möbius Strip Mall & why he often makes concept albums. A large portion of the conversation focuses of the power of words & the magic that flows through & out of them. Together, Pepe & John explore some practical of examples of how we cast a spell with the words we speak & how that can affect the very fabric of reality for better or for worse.


    Support the podcast to get bonus episodes + goods

    • patreon.com/BackontheGrind




    HIGHLIGHTS:

    • Thoughts on concept albums
    • The story of the Möbius Strip Mall
    • Advertising is like sorcery
    • Laurel Airica word alchemy
    • Words as spells
    • A snitch spoke magic words that led Pepe to prison
    • The liberating value of using or not using certain words
    • Language & perception
    • Dr. Emoto water experiment
    • Does John have any new beliefs since recording the latest album
    • Covid, collapse & the time for liberating acts
    • Exploring our escape plans through music



    Send us questions, comments or topic suggestions to

    • Podcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.com
    • Leave a comment/question on Spotify or Instagram (we read them all)


    Follow/engage with the podcast on Instagram

    • instagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram


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    1. Share your favorite episode with a friend who you think will also enjoy it.
    2. Leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this :)



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    53 mins
  • We Are All Haunted By What Resides In The Shadows (part 1) w/ Pepe Bandit #37
    Oct 15 2024

    In this episode of Back on the Grind, Pepe Bandit discusses the transformative power of the shadow. Drawing from his background in life coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma recovery & more, he aims to help others understand the shadow correctly. He discusses the differences between repression & suppression & how shadow material can accumulate over time & unconsciously influence our behavior & relationships.


    Pepe delves into the concept of exploring the parts of ourselves that we often deny or refuse to acknowledge. He shares his own journey & personal anecdotes to illustrate how these shadow aspects actually manifest in our thoughts & behaviors, highlighting the duality of human nature—our capacity for both compassion & cruelty. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-awareness & acceptance of all facets of our identity for personal growth & healthier interactions with others. The episode also touches on the relevance of these themes in the context of Halloween, a time traditionally associated with hauntings & the unseen.


    Support the podcast to get bonus episodes + goods

    • patreon.com/BackontheGrind



    HIGHLIGHTS

    • We all have hauntings that we can never fully escape
    • Your shadow contains unwanted or “unhelpful” parts of ourselves we deny
    • The shadow is not inherently evil; it's part of us
    • Shadow material often stems from childhood experiences
    • Repression vs. suppression
    • How shadow material can manifest unconsciously in our lives
    • Shadow work requires confronting uncomfortable truths about ourselves
    • Engaging in shadow work is essential for personal and societal growth
    • "Demon Song" by PT Burnem is played



    Send us questions, comments or topic suggestions to

    • Podcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.com
    • Leave a comment/question on Spotify or Instagram (we read them all)


    Follow/engage with the podcast on Instagram

    • instagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram


    Get Coffee for the Bandit in you; roasted by Pepe

    • StayFreeCoffee.com



    ***Word of mouth really matters to us. Here's two simple things you can do to help keep this podcast going strong:

    1. Share your favorite episode with a friend who you think will also enjoy it.
    2. Leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this :)



    Stay Free until next time!


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    23 mins
  • COFFEE BREAK - P.T. Burnem & Pepe Bandit on Meditation & Making Peace w/ the Dragon Toilet
    Oct 7 2024

    Todays COFFEE BREAK features an exclusive clip from our patreon featuring P.T. Burnem. He discusses meditation and Pepe shares a story about toilets in prison.


    Article about prison toilets: https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2024/10/21/what-its-like-to-poop-prison/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=other


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    Support the podcast/get bonus episodes + goods

    • patreon.com/BackontheGrind



    Listen to the full episode #3, Getting Intuitive with P.T. Burnem:

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zm4GV74nCNqe3PVoI0Ucj?si=3ea42318f9064c26

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-intuitive-with-p-t-burnem-3/id1681556943?i=1000613055220



    Say hello, send us questions, comments or future topic suggestions to

    • Podcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.com
    • Leave a comment/question on Spotify or Instagram (we read them all)


    Follow/engage with the podcast on Instagram

    • instagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram



    *Word of mouth really matters to us. Here's two simple things you can do to help keep this podcast going strong:

    1. Share your favorite episode with a friend who you think will also enjoy it.
    2. Leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this :)



    Stay Free until next time!


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    5 mins

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