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In this episode I talk to my friend Julien Nitzberg about his early days in the NY Hardcore scene, filming with Hasil Adkins, Jessco White The Dancing Outlaw, Tales From The Tour Bus, David Allan Coe and his new show Breaking Bear! You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

In this episode we conclude the tour diary by leaving Belgium, having our van break down in France and driving 16 hours to Lichtenstein. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

In part 1 of the Zig Zags 2026 European Tour Diary, I break down the trials and tribulations of traveling to europe and touring from Berlin to Antwerp with stops in between. Be sure to check out part 2 as we travel across Spain to Lichtenstein and back home again. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

In this episode I talk with husband-and-wife visual artists DABSMYLA about their journey from Melbourne to Los Angeles and their musical and artistic influences along the way. You're listenign to Jedbanger's Ball!

Happy New Year! It's our first episode of 2026 and we're back with Stephen McBean of Black Mountain, Pink Mountaintops and more! In this episode Jed and Mr. Mountain get down to brass tacks on Canadian Punk, gear nerds and opening for Coldplay! You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

In this episode I give you a brief recap of our tour of Europe in June of 2025 The Year of Our Lord.

In this episode I talk to N8NOFACE about growing up in Tucson, getting off drugs and into shape and touring with Limp Bizkit. Also a quick review of the recent No Values Festival. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Wassup Bangers? Just a quick one talking shit about our trip to Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas, our new record of old songs entitled "Strange Masters" and our new record of new songs that we just started recording. Reach down between your legs and ease the seat back. You're listening to Jedbanger's ball!

Daniel runs the record label Riding Easy, manages a few artists and lives in San Pedro with his wife and 3 corgies. In this episode we dive into the origins of the label and talk about the current state of vinyl, touring, and music as a commodity. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

City Rick is on the show today giving us the lowdown on Cleveland, packing Zyns, and living on the road. A special farewell to my friend and Arroyo Syckos teammate Ricky before he leaves Los Angele for the "Mistake on the Lake" You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Another solo episode, talking about Zig Zags, Sobriety, Depression and Real Estate. You are listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

David Black is a photographer and filmmaker working with artists such as Daft Punk, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Khruangbin, Cat Power and more. He shot the cover for the next Zig Zags release and also just wrapped a short film starring Ben Sinclair from episode #58.

Ben and Jed hang out in the soft room and talk about Ketamine.

Hey it's another solo episode and not in the Simon Rex way! Thought I'd give ya a bonus since we hit #35 on the podcast charts in Sweden thanks to Scott Carlson being the 1st guest to actually promote their appearance here. Speaking of 35, that's the number of minutes I got the timer set til I check my pot roast so I thought I'd update ya on the band, my mental and physical health and let you know that I'm here if you need to talk. Thank you for being a friend. Like and subscribe leave a review and Tune in Or Die! You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball. This episode sponsored by Satisfy Running and 6x6 Designs.

In this episode we talk to Scott Carlson of the bands Cathedral, Death and grindcore legends Repulsion! Scott and I go a ways back to when he was nice enough to introduce himself at a show. A true music and horror movie fan Scott has been an integral part of many a music scene since the early 80's. We get into it about his origins in Flint, Michigan, opening for Slayer and the current mashups of styles in the metal scene. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!