This two part episode features a conversation with Tuna Tardugno. Tuna is a wrestler, a vinyl pricer at an independent record store, and the vocalist in the hardcore punk band Sweat.

The trio discuss Tuna's journey from Syracuse, NY to Los Angeles, and her work at Amoeba Records, which is the largest independent record store in the world. We also discuss her band Sweat and their new record and their recent southwest tour.

In part two we talk extensively about her experience as a wrestler, training at Knokx Pro Academy with wrestling legend Rikishi, her work as an analog/vinyl DJ, and the evolution of punk/hardcore culture, and the influence people like Ryan Hex and Barb from I Object had on her life.

The episode covers themes of community, mentorship, aging in punk, and maintaining integrity while navigating the challenges that arise during creative pursuits.

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Nights and Weekends

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This two part episode features a conversation with Tuna Tardugno. Tuna is a wrestler, a vinyl pricer at an independent record store, and the vocalist in the hardcore punk band Sweat.

The trio discuss Tuna's journey from Syracuse, NY to Los Angeles, and her work at Amoeba Records, which is the largest independent record store in the world. We also discuss her band Sweat and their new record and their recent southwest tour.

In part two we talk extensively about her experience as a wrestler, training at Knokx Pro Academy with wrestling legend Rikishi, her work as an analog/vinyl DJ, and the evolution of punk/hardcore culture, and the influence people like Ryan Hex and Barb from I Object had on her life.

The episode covers themes of community, mentorship, aging in punk, and maintaining integrity while navigating the challenges that arise during creative pursuits.

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Roasters

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Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business

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Episode 17 features an interview with Colleen Butterfield. Colleen works in the green energy industry where she helps HVAC companies adopt green technologies with the goal of making environmentally friendly energy more affordable for the consumer.

The episode kicks off with a humorous discussion about insufferable LinkedIn influencers, Rory and Greg's brushes with reality television fame, and support group for people who have been abducted by aliens.

The bulk of the episode focuses on Colleen's career in green energy and her pervious job working at a green energy nonprofit. The three discuss inexpensive and practical ways individuals can reduce their energy consumption, their own experiences with green energy and homeownership, and how DIY and punk rock influenced their perspectives on the environment.

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