Two great voices from Alternative Tentacles: Greg Palast, author and investigative journalist whose credits include the BBC and The Guardian, and whose recent book "How Trump Stole 2020" sits down with Jello Biafra for a fantastic discussion. Huge thank you to Greg Palast for allowing us to use this interview as a bATcast episode!

For more information on Alternative Tentacles: https://alternativetentacles.com

In a segment now called "Between Two Bassists", Christina Madcap bassist of The Darts and Dominic Davi bassist of Tsunami Bomb, sit down with Jeff Dean! Guitarist for Dead Ending who have just released their latest EP, "American Virus"!

They share stories about the formation of Dead Ending, how "American Virus" came together, collecting records, the ultimate cover songs, the most embarrassing moments on stage, and what it's like to be on Alternative Tentacles Records. 

For more information on Dead Ending
https://www.facebook.com/DeadEnding
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Things are getting weirder and weirder, Trump amok actually asked the governor of South Dakota about getting his face on Mount Rushmore...

What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

Dominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb) sits down with Rikki Styxx, Suzi Moon, and Michelle Michelle Balderrama of L.A. Machina! They talk about their new debut 7" "Welcome To The Machina", how the pandemic made them get creative, their two music videos, and how the band came to be! 

For more information on L.A. Machina: 
https://machinaband.com/
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Jello talks about the attempts by the Trump administration to pull the plug on the United States Postal Office, what is the underlying cause of the issue, what the end of the USPS will mean, and why Obama and Biden are also to blame for the situation we are now in.

What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

Dominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb) sits down with Nicole Laurenne, Christina Madcap, and Meliza Jackson from The Darts! They talk about how the band came together, how they are surviving the pandemic, the process behind their album, "I Like You But Not Like That", and most exciting of all... what's coming next! 

For more information on The Darts: 
https://www.facebook.com/thedartsUS/
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Okay... since we ran out of time the other night when I was making parts 1-5, now I can update things a little.

What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

Well... there have been a feeeew good things to come out of this...

What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

It's been quite a gut punch over this weekend...

What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

"When the looting starts, the shooting starts!"

What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

My condolences and sorrow to the families of the victims.

What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

Greetings from Riot World!

What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

Jello Biafra latest spoken word, as States prepare to reopen despite the mounting death tolls and against the warnings of health experts, Donald Trump’s administration seems more lost than ever.

What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit alternativetentacles.com

Between the dangerously surreal race to reopen and Donald Trump's recent suggestions, Jello has a few choice words in response.

What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit alternativetentacles.com

4/22/20- It's been a few weeks now, and Hosts Dominic, Kevin None, Nadine, Just Chris, Totally Amber, and Anne-Marie return to update each other on the extended stay at home, but talk about Tiger King, the music industry, the Western States Pact, all while spinning some tracks from the AT discography. 

The Shelter In Place Order continues and while we try to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Donald Trump and his cronies engage in Disaster Capitalism, and that's not all. Jello Biafra tackles this and more on his latest episode of "What Would Jello Do?"

What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit https://alternativetentacles.com

3/26/20 - The Shelter in Place order to combat the spread of COVID-19 is in place so using Facetime hosts Dominic Davi, Anne-Marie, Nadine, Kevin None, Just Chris, and Totally Amber discuss their experiences in their homes, and with recent closures. 

Jello Biafra updates his classic monologue, “Message From Our Sponsor” from his first spoken word album, “No More Cocoons” as a BRAND NEW spoken word track for 2020. Available for download on bandcamp: https://jellobiafra.bandcamp.com/track/message-from-our-sponsor-2020

3/12/20: We've combined the two latest episodes of Jello Biafra's spoken word YouTube series, "What Would Jello Do?" that he had uploaded together into one podcast episode! Jello addresses the many reasons Trump could be impeached on a bi-monthly basis by Congress, and then delves into the Coronavirus pandemic, along with suggestions for custom virus masks. 

2/28/20: Dominic, Nadine, Anne-Marie, and Just Chris talk about a number of subjects and spin some tracks! COVID-19, Starting a band, The loss of Th'Inbred's singer, and... well Dick-Pizza. 

2/14/20: The World/Inferno Friendship Society stop in at the Batcave while on their tour supporting their brand new album, "All Borders Are Porous To Cats"! Pour yourself a glass of wine, put your feet up, and hear about what it's like to play the new songs, life on the road, and if there is a used condom on the floor of the Batcave or not. 

Dominic, Anne-Marie, and Nadine return to usher in the new year with a review of the latest and greatest from Alternative Tentacles. Plus a review of the Impeachment and "Acquittal", including the mess in Iowa. 

12/31/19: For the final bATcast of 2019, Dominic, Just Chris, Nadine, Totally Amber, and Anne-Marie get together to discuss the recent Alternative Tentacles Fest and quite literally how to survive modern politics. From Trump antics to vile online hatred, how do you continue engaging when everything feels so bleak? 
Also everything from White Claws, Star Wars, Boob reductions, and a brand new track by The World/Inferno Friendship Society! Don't miss this one! 

11/19/19: Dominic, Just Chris, Nadine, and introducing Kristee get together to talk about streaming channels, shower scares, crazy trees, and chainsaw welding men on a roof, but ALSO they review the bands performing at TENTACLE FEST! Featuring The World/Inferno Friendship Society, ArnoCorps, Tsunami Bomb, Victim's Family, and Itchy-O! Also a song by Alice Donut who are not playing, but we wish they were! 

10/31/19: "Just" Chris and Dominic Davi (Tsunami Bomb) are joined by "Totally" Amber for a special Halloween countdown! The Top 10 Totally Scariest Album Covers by Totally Amber! We had her pick the albums that scared her the most, then we told her about them and played a song from each! Do you agree with her list? Listen and find out! Happy Halloween! 

10/4/19: Tsunami Bomb's Dominic Davi, Nadine, "Just" Chris, and Kevin None get together to get the podcast back up to speed. They discuss environmental issues, Tsunami Bomb's new album "The Spine That Binds", the upcoming Tentacle Fest celebrating 40 years of Alternative Tentacles Records, the Trump melt down, and nicknames. Buckle up Buttercup, this one's a ride! 

8/31/19: John Gaps III from USA Photo Iowa interviews Jello Biafra about the Iowa Caucus, and a lot more. 

8/17/19: Nadine, Dominic, Just Chris sit down with Kevin None and special guest Keta to talk about the recent CD Sale, White Supremacy in the United States government, and the Immigrant Experience. Featuring the music of Westley Willis, Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, and The Bellrays. 

7/16/19: Nadine, Dominic, and Just Chris sit down to talk about Punk Rock Bowling and the "crappy" realities of touring in a bus. Featuring music of The Darts, Pansy Division, and ArnoCorps.

7/9/19: Nadine (with some help from Dominic) sits down with the legendary ArnoCorps right before their UK tour! They talk about heroic symmetry, their ongoing mission, their recording process, and their latest release on Alternative Tentacles Records, "Welcome To The Gym!" 

6/26/19: Getting tired of all this election coverage? Tired of the media circus? Jello Biafra has an excellent suggestion for even better circus that would make great TV. All we need is… SLIPKNOT!

What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit alternativetentacles.com.

6/20/19: Not one to normally encourage restraint, Jello reluctantly admits concerns about moving forward with the impeachment of Donald Trump without strong evidence to force the Senate into action.

What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit alternativetentacles.com.

5/19/19 - Nadine and Dominic talk about the latest news from Alternative Tentacles while spinning tracks from The Darts, ArnoCorps, The World/Inferno Friendship Society, and Dead Ending!

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5/3/19 - To celebrate the release of Dead Ending's new 7" (It's Not) What You Believe b/w Painkiller, we are playing an interview with Jeff Dean of Dead Ending originally aired on January 22, 2018 with Dominic's other podcast 3 Gigs Podcast! 

4/19/19: The gang is all here, and they discuss the latest in AT news, Julian Assange's arrest, and who is going to die in the last season of Game Of Thrones! 

4/5/19: Host Dominic Davi shares the latest AT news while spinning tracks from some of the class of 2019! Spindrift, Tsunami Bomb, The World/Inferno Friendship Society, The Darts, Dead Ending, The Silver Machine, and ArnoCorps! 

3/27/19: In the wake of the Mueller Report's summary by Attorney General William Barr, and the decision of the DOJ not to prosecute obstruction against Trump, many are left in a state of frustration and anger. This week Jello Biafra steps in with some suggestions on how to keep things in perspective and process this.

What Would Jello Do? is an informal spoken word video series by Jello Biafra. For more information on Jello Biafra, visit alternativetentacles.com.

3/22/19: Continuing to answer questions about punk rock to help a student with their paper, the bATcast crew are once more joined by the legendary Jesse Luscious! Vocalist for THE PATHOGENS (formerly of Blatz, The Criminals, and many more) and founder of the AT bATcast! 

3/8/19: The bATcast crew help a student with a paper, and answer his questions about what punk rock means to them. Part one of a two part series! 

2/22/19 - The bATcast crew is joined by guest, Jace "Jooseblade" Martin to talk about the signing of The Darts to Alternative Tentacles Records (and which of us is the biggest fan), some show announcements, Jello's most recent What Would Jello Do?, Trump's State of Emergency at the border, and the impact of the recent Ryan Adams news. 

2/8/18 - The bATcast crew this week share the latest and greatest news from AT, discuss how punk rock it is to care about politics, and some of the worst concert experiences of all time! 

2/7/19 - Jello Biafra's spoken word YouTube series "What Would Jello Do?" In this episode of WHAT WOULD JELLO DO?, Jello addresses how California’s utility company, PG&E has declared bankruptcy to protect themselves from the coming lawsuits due to their criminal negligence on the upkeep of their equipment which has caused many of the recent Northern California fires. Protected by the Californian Democrat & Republican politicians in their pocket, they have been getting away with this kind of behavior for years.

Subscribe to Alternative Tentacles Records YouTube channel to see new episodes of What Would Jello Do? as they go live. Find it: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL636ABE10C3CCC992

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1/25/19 - This week the bATcast crew are joined by Renée Berol from the Philadelphia based Museum Of Punk! The latest news from Alternative Tentacles, the world of politics, and what's currently up in music and pop culture. Basically nothing is safe! Featuring tracks by The Silver Machine, Jello Biafra and The Melvins, and The Germs. 

1/11/19 - This week the bATcast hosts a punk rock politics discussion  about the current governmental shutdown, the 100 new congresswomen, possible presidential candidates, and two big AT announcements: THE DARTS on this year's Punk Rock Bowling Festival in Las Vegas and introducing THE SILVER MACHINE to Alternative Tentacles!

12/28/18 - The Alternative Tentacles bATcast crew Dominic, Corey, and Just Chris, review what 2018 was for Alternative Tentacles Records. Looking at tracks from ArnoCorps, The Darts, Fish Karma, Dead Ending, Itchy-O, and Pachinko! While reviewing some of their favorite moments from the past year. 

12/14/18 - The Alternative Tentacles bATcast returns with a brand new episode! AT staff Dominic, Corey, Chris, and Anne-Marie talk about Jello Biafra's most recent WWJD? and focus on the importance of voting! They also talk about what makes a band great? How do you get your band noticed and signed to a label? From influences, to the shows you play. Everything short of the songs themselves! 

12/4/18 - Jello Biafra's spoken word YouTube series "What Would Jello Do?" For episode 67, Jello Biafra address what needs to be done now that the mid-term elections are over. What comes next? What do we need to focus on?

Subscribe to Alternative Tentacles Records YouTube channel to see new episodes of What Would Jello Do? as they go live. Find it: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL636ABE10C3CCC992

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8/18/17 - Jello Biafra's spoken word YouTube series "What Would Jello Do?" For episode 57, Jello addresses how to properly resist the modern Neo-Nazi movement.

Subscribe to Alternative Tentacles Records YouTube channel to see new episodes of What Would Jello Do? as they go live. Find it: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL636ABE10C3CCC992

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3/15/17 - Jesse Luscious sits down with Eric Debris, the vocalist for the legendary French electro-punk band, Metal Urbain

4/25/16 - Kevin None spins some of the latest releases on Alternative Tentacles!

2/4/16 - Kevin None explores some notable bands on Alternative Tentacles that feature women as members!

12/1/15 - Kevin None highlights the upcoming Alternative Tentacles Krampus Night concert in San Francisco on December 5th, featuring Death Hymn Number 9, The Fleshies, ArnoCorps, and Jello Biafra and The Guantanamo School of Medicine!

11/9/15 - Part 2 of Jesse Luscious and Kevin None's interview Dick Lucas of Subhumans UK, Citizen Fish, and Culture Shock

10/25/15 - Part 1 of Jesse Luscious and Kevin None's interview Dick Lucas of Subhumans UK, Citizen Fish, and Culture Shock

10/19/15 - Jesse Luscious speaks with Bob Suren, author of "Crate Digger: An Obsession With Punk Records

9/24/15 - Dominic Davi & Fred Hausman III review the most recent releases from Alternative Tentacles Records

8/10/15 - Jesse Luscious interviews D.O.A. (interview originally appeared on KALX)

4/22/15 - Dominic Davi presents Stench Radio's interview with Jello Biafra by Stig Stench. Hear more at stenchradio.com

3/12/15 - Jesse Luscious and Liz Audry present Stench Radio interview by Stig Stench with Bob Weber from Really Red. Hear more at stetchradio.com

2/4/2015 - Dominic Davi and Alex-Chelsea sit down with Christian Beaulieu from Peace Creep and talk to them about their new s/t album out on AT.

1/21/2015 - Jello Biafra looks at the most recent releases from Alternative Tentacles, and talks about his new project, JELLO BIAFRA AND THE RAUNCH & SOUL ALL STARS

12/15/14 - Jello Biafra addresses the passing of Brian Goble of Subhumans Canada and formerly D.O.A. and answers AT fans questions.

7/24/14 - Dominic Davi sits down with Boston's own, Disaster Strikes!

7/8/14 - Dominic Davi and Rafer Rawb sit down with the members of ArnoCorps!

6/11/14 - Rafer Rawb presents Jello Biafra talking with Jesse Luscious about some of the latest bands on Alternative Tentacles Records and shares news about what's coming up for his own band. He also addresses the recent passing of his dear friend, Dave Brockie from GWAR.

5/14/14 - Jello Biafra pays tribute to the legendary artist, H.R. Giger and how his work impacted Jello and his career, including his infamous arrest for including Giger's artwork in his album.

4/16/14 - Dominic Davi and Rafer Rawb walk us through Alternative Tentacles latest releases!

3/18/14 - Dominic Davi sits down with Hide of Ultra Bide' to talk about the realities touring Japan and the United States, and their latest album DNA vs DNA-C

1/24/14 - Ruby Tuesdays shares AT audio history about Burning Image!

9/7/13 - Ruby Tuesdays interviews Troy and Justin from Death Hymn Number 9, about their new album, "Third Degree Moonburns"

6/28/13 - Jesse Luscious sits down with Dr. Michael Parenti

5/6/13 - Jesse Luscious and Liz Tweets team up to share an overview of Alternative Tentacles Records most recent releases!

4/16/13 -Jesse Luscious hosts the second of a two part interview with Jello Biafra about his brand new album with Jello Biafra And The Guantanamo School of Medicine, "White People And The Damage Done"

3/29/13 - Jesse Luscious hosts the first of a two part interview with Jello Biafra about his brand new album with Jello Biafra And The Guantanamo School of Medicine, "White People And The Damage Done"

1/28/13 - For the first podcast of 2013, Liz tackles a few of the current topics in the news and spin some tunes. 

12/6/12 - Alan Always hosts the 100th episode special that is dedicated to Jello Biafra!

12/3/12 Host Liz Tweets talks about the November 2012 elections.

9/24/12 Catching up with selections from Dead Ending, Unsane, Victims Family, Get Some, Cross Stitched Eyes, and more!

9/18/12 Host Jesse Luscious spins selection from NYC noise rock trio Unsane.

1/13/12 Selections from Canadian heavy metal band Voivod.

11/22/11 Super special audio of long lost installment of What Would Jello Do? from Patagonia.

8/29/11 Host Jesse Luscious spins selections from English punk band Citizen Fish.

8/1/11 Host John spins selections from Vancouver band Fuel Injected .45.

5/17/11 Jello Biafra talks about Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine's new album "Enhanced Methods of Questioning".

3/16/11 Hosts George and Anna catch up on recent releases from Citizen Fish, Huevos Rancheros, Slim Cessna's Auto Club, and Articles of Faith.

Host Jesse Luscious Spins Selections from Slim Cessna's Auto Club's live performance on May 12, 2001 at the Great American Music Hall.

11/24/10 Cover Songs from various Alternative Tentacles bands.

11/4/10 Host Hesse Luscious spins selection from East Bay Bands Fleshies and Filth.

9/23/10 Host Jesse Luscious interviews Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine and talks about two new AT films.

8/2/10 AT interns spin selections from Lard, Comets on Fire, Cross Stitched Eyes and more!

7/13/10 Host Jesse Luscious spins selections from Subhuman and Jucifer.

6/11/10 The second in a series featuring live recordings from some of our favorite AT bands with host Jesse Luscious. Today East Bay band Filth.

6/11/10 The first in a series featuring live recordings from some of our favorite AT bands with host Jesse Luscious. Today Santa Rosa band Victims Family.

5/10/2010 Interns John and Jared talk about Skate Til You Die, an annual benefit punk tour.

4/29/2010 Selections from SCAC's "Buried Behind The Barn" nad Triclops' "Helpers On The Other Side".

3/12/10 Special guest host Alex Kirt from the Woodbox Gang talks about the band's history and shares some of their music.

1/7/2010 Intern staff selections and a special message from Jello Biafra!

12/25/2009 Host Jesse Luscious interviews Jello Biafra And The Guantanamo School Of Medicine.

12/4/2009 Host Jesse Luscious spins selections from Jello & The Guantanamo School of Medicine, Filth, Alice Donut and more!

10/28/2009 Host Jesse concludes his interview with Jello Biafra.