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Raven was stuffing cupcakes with pills while her mom read her the Big Book. Raised between Eastside hipster culture and South Central street life. She bounced through the system as a runaway, learned how to boost before she could legally drink, and caught her first case selling Ecstasy. From being a keyholder at American Apparel straight to Tarzana Treatment Center. Raven’s story of hope is one you wont want to miss.

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This week’s guest Pete The Mod is trottin’ for a cotton when he gets chased on horseback trying to cop. From getting loaded in the 4th grade to getting wrapped up with the daughter of a cult leader, Pete takes us on a tour of the rehab riviera, gives us momo reviews with Reno, and ends up buying ice from an Aryan Nation ice truck driver.

Then somehow it all comes full circle when that same dude ends up doing an intervention on him with his dad.

Meth. Cults. Horses. Motels. Admirals. 

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S5 Ep.6 Down in the Hole with Patty Schemel

This week’s guest is the legendary drummer from Hole, Patty Schemel and this one hits hard. Patty talks growing up with parents who met in AA, helping light the fuse of the Seattle grunge explosion, and coming up through Sub Pop Sundays with Sybil and Doll Squad before getting the call from Earth’s Dylan Carlson to join Hole.

Speed. Alcohol. Fame. Needles. Streets. Relapse. Recovery.

From loading it all into the spoon to a surreal run-in with Michael Jackson, Patty tells the whole story with zero bullshit.

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This week on It’s All Bad, Uncle Paulie aka Paulie James crashes the party, Growing up in NY, Takes us on his journey to recovery and coming up around his mom’s comedy club after being conceived at a Clash concert. Meanwhile Reno spends the whole episode trying to hide his massive man crush.

Hey Foo, Dave Manheim from @dopeypodcast pulls up with the fellas—swapping wild Dopey stories, debating harm reduction vs. abstinence, and opening up about losing a co-host and brother. We laugh, we get dark, and we rewind to when it really was all bad. Big thanks for having us at Dopeywood and christening the new studio as our first guest.

Today we’ve got our good friend, legendary skateboarder Jimmy Gorecki on the deck. Growing up just outside of Philly above a funeral parlor, Jimmy found his way to a local skatepark at 12, splitting his early years between skating and wrestling. Somewhere in that mix came the chaos too, by way of the bottle. That push-and-pull sharpened his edge, but it was one pivotal moment—landing a clean Backside Lipslide on a handrail across from Love Park—that set everything in motion. The trick was caught on film, and from there, things moved fast.

That clip carried Jimmy far beyond Philly, opening doors around the world and eventually catching the attention of Fred Savage, who brought him on as a consultant for Zeke & Luther. From there, Jimmy carved out a new lane, transitioning from skateboarding into the world of streetwear, where his influence continues to resonate.

This one’s straight outta Covina — the sobriety capital of the world…or at least that’s what they told themselves. 

Covina’s finest: Keith, Larry, and Chris trade war stories while Reno tries to keep up. From barefoot tweaker missions and 92-day crack runs to prison stretches, scrapyard scores, and the legendary Fish Bong incident…this one goes all the way off the rails.

Welcome back to Season 5 of It’s All Bad. The boys are back and officially off house arrest—the statute of limitations is up on Dead City Punks, and Keith, Reno, and Danny are coming in hot with a full-blown return to form.


We’re kicking things off with some extremely wet PCP stories, a deep dive into Dead City history, and raw tales from the streets with Danny, Grumpy, and Mike. It’s everything you’ve been missing—unfiltered chaos, hard-earned wisdom, and a whole lot of classic It’s All Bad shenanigans.


Plus, don’t miss the Dead City documentary premiering this Thursday at The Regent in Downtown LA. Pull up to the art show this Friday at Beyond the Streets, and do yourself a favor—get to a Dead City show ASAP. It’s not just a show… it’s a spiritual experience.

We are so back! 

Reno, Keith and Danny are finally off house arrest and back in the saddle. We have a new studio. New guests. We’re back on patreon and can’t wait to show you what tricks we got up our sleeves! 

Join us this Monday to kick off the season with a brand new episode from Dead City Punx

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   

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.  


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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. 

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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. 

Cocaine in the world of being a standup comic. Relapse with psychedelics in the park. Overdrive in Oceanside. 

Don’t forget to check out Tea Time with Gabby Lamb and Harper-Rose Drummond. So join us while we make an offering to the porcelain throne on this weeks episode of It’s All Bad.

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Keith’s old teenage running buddy George Relock takes us back to Covina. We’ll hear about his fascination with clowns, failed getaways from the Covina Police Department, backyard camping to try to catch the Night Stalker.  Pass the pookie and buckle your seatbelts it’s about to be a wild ride! 

This week we welcome punk rock roadie, tour manager, bank robber turned activist Patrick O'Neil. Patrick tells some tails from touring with the Dead Kennedys & TSOL to robbing bank.  Make sure to check out his excellent book, Anarchy at the Circle K on Punk Hostage Press

Season 3 starts off with a bang. We welcome legendary comedian and actress Margaret Cho. Join us as we discuss how opiates preserve, drinking to Donahue, MDMA masseuses, tripping in sobriety, relapse and rehab shenanigans and so much more. Load this in your pipe and blast off!!!

We are BACK!  Season 3 starts Friday February 10th!   

We'd like to thank Sean for giving his time to tell us in great detail wacky stories about him smuggling drugs across the Mexican border, unintentionally taking way too much acid on several different occasions, getting raided by the DEA at a clandestine LSD party house in Texas. Plus tons of shit stories from all of us at It's All Bad.
  

Episode 100. All of us here at Its All Bad know Chris as the salt to the earth. But he always wasn't like that. Imagine smoking so much crack that you smoked yourself sober. Hard to believe, but dude worked a rehab facility in the same building docked with a clothing optional gay hotel/bathhouse in West Hollywod. 

Episode 99. Selena has stories of getting raided by the Culver City swat  team with her parents! Getting a felony at 11 years old! Started using cocaine for medicinal purposes! Dating stage 5 clingers! Escaping from rehab in the hills of Malibu!  And a drug fueled threesome with an old lady and her boyfriend that went all bad!! Plus her story where she has a picture that proves ghosts really do exist!!!

Episode 97. Edgar started smoking crack at 13, and caught his first case at age 12, then moved onto meth at 14, then got jumped into gang at 14! countless GTA convictions, plus surviving several murder attempts on his life!  His story is unbelievable, you just can’t make up a story up like his! There’s even more riveting tales than what I’ve just listed that are on this episode! And in good fashion, he’s now thriving sober where the promises are so ever present in his life today! What an incredible episode! This man is a true living miracle!

Episode 96. Leveling up from balls to pounds of meth, getting wire tapped and raided by the DEA, Surviving homelessness and importing meth into Germany in bottles of silicone lube! Accidentally taking acid at 12 years old. Her story on getting sober is both brutally honest and inspirational! 

Episode 96. Recorded LIVE Thursday, May 19th at the Echoplex with returning guests Big Lucks of the Hard Luck Show (Ep 39 & 40), Kingsley and Minerva (Ep 80), Gregory (Ep 79), Nick Curtis (Ep 89), Alex 2Tone of Powerful Truth Angels (Ep 11), Ann Pyne (Ep 69), Glynis (Ep 88), Reno (Ep 25 and waaay more), and your hosts—Risky Wager, Uncle Mike, Lawrence, and Ukrainian Danny. They're all here for It's All Bad. (Apologies we did not get a clean recording of Giant Drag's musical performance...Guess you had to be there!) Thanks to everyone who came out to support us and thanks to all those who couldn't make it but have continued to support us all these years anyway. We love you all.

Episode 95. Steve joins us today 10 years sober. Before that it was bad from the beginning. He grew up skating in San Diego and quickly gravitated towards alcoholism as a one-man sport. Then it was black outs by 3rd period. Hand tattoos. Dropping out of high school. Selling dope. Running fraud rings. Rack-and-returns. Friends getting life terms. Nodding out on the freeway. And shooting heroin in the hospital. But then, for Steve, came second chances and learning how to live. Thanks for joining us.

Episode 94. So sang Kris Kristofferson, and that lyric has never rung truer than with Mads. 4.2 GPA out of high school accompanied by a growing lust for bad behavior and all the tricks and treats that come with that, literally. After a scholarship to a top notch university, things got wild. To pay the bills and fund a blooming habit, Mads turned to the world’s oldest profession. Morning sessions with repeat johns led to afternoon seminars in Quantum Physics. And now, on the other side of it all, thriving, she shares her riveting tale of the road less travel on another episode of It’s All Bad.

Episode 93. Melanie Vesey joins Mike (whom she acted with in the early 2000s), Keith, and Reno to talk NYC clubbing and Go-Go Dancing, LOVING drugs, foxhole prayers, fentanyl strips, getting sober with friends, acting in Man On The Moon, contact highs, skinheads in the living room, movies, and recovering from getting shot by her girlfriend.

Episode 92. Norm joins us with Reno and Boston Patrick to talk Oaktown, speedballs at Chrstimas, lunatic fathers, America the Business, praising Jesus with a pookie, drowning on drugs, slow pimping, robbing from the East Bay Dragons, and the absence of life and other pivotal shit. Plus Reno breaks down his relapse at a Vegas tradeshow and Boston Patrick talks smoking grass, pumping gas, and...watching cable.

Episode 91. Adam from Dry Sockets and Mexi Mike fro Section H8 join us to talk punk rock, CCFs, Naltrexone implants, carpet sharking, smoking teeth, getting beat down by dead heads, busting out of camp, shooting coke in Mom's car, getting shot in the foot while on heroin, punk rock dentists (@o.t.h.punk), dad weed, staying sober during Covid, living with dental traumas and more. Plus, Reno goes to a Tim McGraw concert.

Episode 90. Krystal joins us with talk of superhero moms, growing up in Beverly Hills, clubbing from Hollywood to NYC and SF, manufacturing meth in Lancaster, Quaaludes, pulling tricks for better or much worse, shooting a guy, dating an Italian mobster, starting riots in prison, partying with Prince, straight men with guilty pleasures, crack vacations, cocaine seizures, bush people, and that good kind of dope that opens up your whole asshole to the world.

Episode 89. Nick and Gregory join us to talk homelessness in Hollywood, wannabe gang-banging, junkie tents vs tweaker tents, lawlessness, tentfires, moms whooping ass, homeless juggalos, catheters, dead hookers, degenerate communities, detox, blown out brains, robberies, giant dicks, and way, way more.

Episode 88. Our friend Glynis joins us this week to talk growing up in Worcester, escorting in Providence, fruity-flavored freebasing, smoking fentanyl, doing federal time, smuggling immigrants in from Mexico for a shockingly low amount of money, Oxy80s, Baby Daddy Demons, pyschosis and so much more.

Episode 87. We are stoked to have one of our favorite musical artists N8NOFACE on tonight to talk tweaking, colostomy bags, getting started in music, dealings with Narcos, robberies, outfitting private jets, and pissing orange. N8's story leads us from the Tuscon desert to Long Beach, CA. Go listen to his music. We love it.

Episode 86. One our favorite guests and friends Annie Hardy is back to talk tweaker types, gooning, rump bumping, schizophrenic stalking, trash loving, fucking like jack hammers, and how meth got her hired on the upcoming Blumhouse horror movie Dashcam. Plus some tales of prison, masturbation, and mixing PCP with meth from Lawrence and Ukrainian Danny. Shout out Dave for making this one sound good.

Episode 85. Long-time pals Jimmy and Jeff talk with the gang about Triple C Robotripping, breaking out of rehab, tweakers and bikes, doing meth on accident, superstitious tattoo artists, Morgellons psychosis, hot rails gone wrong, fuck mutt, and looking like they've done every drug on the planet in this epic from Riverside, CA.