1000 w/ Ron Placone
1000 w/ Ron Placone
RonPlacone
1000 Stories. 1000 Journeys. Each week I interview somebody who is living a creative, fulfilling life, and doing inspiring work amidst the backdrop of a society in decline. For the freethinkers and those going against the tide.
Burn This Records, DIY Comedy Amidst a Crumbling, Fascist-Friendly Industry, Brandie Posey - 143
Brandie Posey is a comedian, podcaster, and record label owner. Her new special, Milk Job, is out now and her label is Burn This Records. She brings a punk rock DIY ethos to putting out comedy albums, which is beyond a breath of fresh air amidst a crumbling, fascist friendly industry. We break it down the only way two lefty millennials know how.
Jun 9
1 hr
Leftists Of The Italian Diaspora, Creator of the MAGAroni Tag, George De Stefano - 142
George De Stefano is an author, journalist, and critic. In my show, Anti-Fascist Pasta Night, I make reference to MAGAroni, a new moniker for right-wing Italian-Americans. I knew I needed to find the inventor of this hysterical slogan. Well, George is the inventor! Please welcome to the show, the creator of the MAGAroni tag, among so many other amazing things.
Jun 2
41 min
Bad Hasbara, Co-Authoring w/ Dr. Gabor Mate, Daniel Mate - 141
Daniel Mate is a musician, playwright, author, and podcaster. He recently co-authored a book with his father, Dr. Gabor Mate, and he’s the co-host of the Bad Hasbara podcast.
May 26
47 min
Maybe Wisconsin's ONLY Leftist Punk Band, How the Trial of Kyle Rittenhouse was Tilted in His Favor, Nick O'Malley - 140
Nick O’Malley is the singer/songwriter for the Wisconsin leftist punk band, The First Rule. Also, as a resident of Kenosha, he has a first hand perspective on the event, trial, and murders, and yes they were murders, committed by Kyle Rittenhouse.
May 19
54 min
To Have or Not to Have Children, NYC So Far With Mamdani, Katie Compa - 139
Katie Compa is a comedian. Her new album, Incurable Optimist, is out now. She lives in NYC and was active with the Mamdani campaign. She co-hosts a podcast called Kid/Life Crisis, that goes in-depth about their guest’s decision on whether or not to have children. Which is quite the topic given the state of the world...
May 12
44 min
Italians For A General Strike, Partisans, Fighting Fascism - Mike LoBello 138
Mike LoBello is an organizer who has been instrumental in the rise of the Italian-American Left in New York. He helped organize the Italians for a General Strike demonstration in Brooklyn. His speech was incredible, it was about his family being Partisans. It literally brought me to tears. I didn’t even know he was because he does not use his name for his IG account. I found out who he was, and immediately sent him a 1000 invite.
May 5
56 min
Breaking Down The Inside/Outside Approach, Importance of Local Politics, Madinah Wilson-Anton - 137
Madinah Wilson-Anton is an elected official in the state of Delaware, and a comedian. Also, she’s a polyglot! At least I would say she is, I guess some people define it differently. We have an in-depth conversation about how she weaved her web, and the inside-outside strategy for change. Myself being on the outside, and her being on the inside.
Apr 28
1 hr 20 min
Project Censored, Free Speech, the MAGA Takeover of Academia, Nolan Higdon - 136
Nolan Higdon is a political analyst, author, and academic. He writes the Gaslight Gazette on Substack and works with the amazing, Project Censored. We first cross paths via Substack over a cordial disagreement on Section 230, and started collaborating. Yay Substack!
Apr 21
45 min
From Searching For Community to Touring with Laura Jane Grace, Black Guy Fawkes - 135
Black Guy Fawkes is a musician. I first came across him when I saw a video of him covering an Against Me song. I became an instant fan. Aside from the great music, his story is one of the importance and challenge of finding your community amidst these difficult times. Said challenge is not a destination, it’s a journey. One that we’re all still on. Please welcome to the show, Black Guy Fawkes. 
Apr 14
50 min
"Don't Sell Out! Start Local!" Dennis Kucinich, Advice For Future Politicians
Dennis Kucinich is a public official. He’s been a Mayor, State Senator, Congress Member, and Candidate for President of the United States. He is, in my opinion, one of the few out there who has genuinely tried to use public office, as corrupt as it is, for good. We talk about his history, the current state of affairs, and even a few points of disagreement.
Apr 7
57 min
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