Dan O Says So

This week Dan sits down with Efrem Schulz vocalist of Death By Stereo, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and Manic Hispanic to discuss growing up in Orange County, learning to incorporate humor into his music, and the path that led him to co-found Programme Skate & Sound, one of the most vital multi-purpose DIY spaces on the entire West Coast.

This week Dan chews the fat with an absolute cornerstone of East Coast Hardcore and the Youth Crew movement of the late 80's, drummer Sammy Siegler. The conversation covers Sammy's time in Youth of Today, Civ, Rivals Schools and others as well as looking behind the curtain at Sam's time in the world of commercial marketing.

In this episode Dan sits down with Johnny Temple, longtime bassist of Soulside and Girls Against Boys as well as founder of independent publisher Akashic Books. The discussion ranges from hitting the road after decades away in the case of Soulside, to the ethos motiviation and spirit behind Akashic Books and their one of a kind catalog.

Dan O Says So returns with Episode 51, an in depth conversation with LAPD Detective Supervisor Knocko Nolan. Topics range from the psychological impact of his time spent investigating violent crimes against children to the the complicated role of the police in the era of Black Lives Matter.

To celebrate his 50th episode Dan sits down to indulge himself in a conversation with his bandmates from OC Hardcore Legends 411 as the band prepares for it's first live shows in 30 years.