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Common Thread

Lunchador Podcast Network

Rory Van Grol & Greg Benoit talk with guests about how the values, philosophies, and sense of community found in hardcore punk has influenced the trajectory of our lived experiences in unexpected ways. It features organic discussions that illuminate how this music is the common thread that provides continuity throughout our lives and connects us to one another.

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52:05

Common Thread - Episode 12.2 (Will Cleveland)

Common Thread ·

2025/10/29

Episode 12, part 2 continues our interview with Will Cleveland, who is well known in the Rochester area for his work as a journalist with the Democrat & Chronicle, his role with the Police Accountability Board, and his detailed and prolific writing on the regional beer scene and craft breweries. This episode delves into the significant matter of police accountability and the complexities surrounding civilian oversight of law enforcement. The discussions includes the contentious establishment of

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39:14

Common Thread - Episode 12.1 (Will Cleveland)

Common Thread ·

2025/10/24

Episode 12, part 1 features an interview with Will Cleveland, who is well known in the Rochester area for his work as a journalist with the Democrat & Chronicle, his role with the Police Accountability Board, and his detailed and prolific writing on the regional beer scene and craft breweries. Will is as affable as he is outspoken. Consequently, this interview is humorous and insightful. The discussion kicks off with a light-hearted examination of drop ceilings, which serves as a metaphorical

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01:00:04

Common Thread - Episode 11.2 (Katy Otto)

Common Thread ·

2025/10/08

Rory and Greg conclude their interview with Katy Otto from bands Sun Within, White Picket Fence, and record label Exotic Fever Records.Katy expounds upon her role as director of communications for Juvenile Law Center. The group discusses media literacy in a post-truth society, partake in more banter about punk rock parenting, and discuss the vegan dining options in Rochester, NY.Exotic Fever Records: exoticfever.comWhite Picket Fence: whitepicketfenceband.bandcamp.comSun Within:

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01:02:46

Common Thread - Episode 11.1 (Katy Otto)

Common Thread ·

2025/10/01

Rory and Greg interview Katy Otto in part one of this two part episode. Katie lives in Philadelphia, plays drums in Sun Within and White Picket Fence, runs Exotic Fever Records, and works as the director of communications for Juvenile Law Center, the first nonprofit, public interest law firm for children in the country.Karty's vibrant personality and passion for helping her community are immediately apparent as the group discusses their backgrounds in punk rock, parenting, autism/ADHD, the role of

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52:57

Common Thread - Episode 10.2 (Rich Gaccione)

Common Thread ·

2025/09/17

In part two of episode 10, Rory and Greg conclude their conversation with Rich Gaccione from Edict and What Feeds the Fire. The group discusses middle age, the inevitability of death, their own mortality, and how giving back to the community can make it all bearable. But don't worry, it isn't all grim and serious. Rich closes out the episode with a hilarious story about his legal troubles stemming from the theft of a few Pringles cans twenty years ago while on tour with What Feeds the Fire. (See

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01:06:00

Common Thread - Episode 10.1 (Rich Gaccione)

Common Thread ·

2025/09/10

Rory and Greg interview Rich Gaccione from Providence, Rhode Island. Rich played guitar in What Feeds the Fire and Edict. He is also the owner of Providence Vegan Deli.We discuss how the Providence Vegan Deli grow of Rich's seitan business, Born from Pain, which which he started after losing his job during the pandemic. Rich speaks about the challenges he faced during the initial phases, including navigating the complexities of food production regulations and the necessity of establishing

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51:33

Common Thread - Episode 9.2 - (Al Brown)

Common Thread ·

2025/08/20

In part two of a two part episode, Rory and Greg interview Al Brown, from the Los Angeles based band Dangers. In addition to being the vocalist in a hardcore band, Al is a college professor, writer, small business owner, soccer coach, and fitness trainer; a true Renaissance Man who the physical and intellectual aspects of punk rock into a program of person growth. Al discusses his introduction to hardcore punk through bands like as Nirvana and Offspring, the important relationship he shares with

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41:36

Common Thread - Episode 9.1 - (Al Brown)

Common Thread ·

2025/08/13

In part one of a two part episode, Rory and Greg interview Al Brown, from the Los Angeles based band Dangers. In addition to being the vocalist in a hardcore band, Al is a college professor, writer, small business owner, soccer coach, and fitness trainer; a true Renaissance Man who the physical and intellectual aspects of punk rock into a program of person growth. Al discusses his introduction to hardcore punk through bands like as Nirvana and Offspring, the important relationship he shares with

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41:59

Common Thread - Episode 8.2 (Old Skull Skateboards &...

Common Thread ·

2025/08/06

This two part episode features an interview with the founders and owners of Old Skull Skateboards, Steve Hild and Bob Stolte, and local skate scene personality, Paul Phillips. Rory and Greg discuss with the guests their respective introductions to skateboarding. This episode features a nostalgic look back at the developments and innovations in skateboarding and skate culture from the 1990s onward, with particular attention paid to the skate scene in Rochester and Fairport during 90s. We hear about

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41:53

Common Thread - Episode 8.1 (Old Skull Skateboards &...

Common Thread ·

2025/07/28

This two part episode features an interview with the founders and owners of Old Skull Skateboards, Steve Hild and Bob Stolte, and local skate scene personality, Paul Phillips. Rory and Greg discuss with the guests their respective introductions to skateboarding. This episode features a nostalgic look back at the developments and innovations in skateboarding and skate culture from the 1990s onward, with particular attention paid to the skate scene in Rochester and Fairport during 90s. We hear about

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01:03:20

Common Thread - Episode 7.2 (Mike Jeffers)

Common Thread ·

2025/07/23

Part 2 of Episode 7 continues our discussion with Mike Jeffers, drummer for Dead to the World, Herod, Juggernaut, GOA, Longest War, and other bands that have been based out of Buffalo NY. Mike also runs the record label Classic Core Records, and also serves a leadership role in the Buffalo Public Schools teachers union.Mike has been involved with the hardcore punk community for over 30 years, but the focus of our conversation centers on how the values of punk rock have influenced him as an educator,

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45:41

Common Thread - Episode 7.1 (Mike Jeffers)

Common Thread ·

2025/07/16

Episode 7 features a discussion with Mike Jeffers, drummer for Dead to the World, Herod, Juggernaut, GOA, Longest War, and other bands that have been based out of Buffalo NY. Mike also runs the record label Classic Core Records, and also serves a leadership role in the Buffalo Public Schools teachers union.Mike has been involved with the hardcore punk community for over 30 years, but the focus of our conversation centers on how the values of punk rock have influenced him as an educator, father, and

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43:35

Common Thread - Episode 6.2 (Rob Antonucci)

Common Thread ·

2025/07/02

Greg and Rob kickoff the episode with a very important discussion about generational preferences relating to spreadsheet and word processing software in the workplace.Part two of Rob's interview contains further discussion of recent record releases the trio have enjoyed, tariffs as they relate to coffee beans, how creative elements of the new Turnstile record remind us of the Beastie Boys, and Matty Matheson as hardcore punk ambassador to mainstream popular culture. Mentioned in this

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49:00

Common Thread - Episode 6.1 (Rob Antonucci)

Common Thread ·

2025/06/25

Greg and Rory welcome long time listener, first time caller Rob Antonucci to the show. Rob is a regular behind the scenes collaborator with Common Thread, and today he joins us on the mic for what will be a two part episode. The trio share updates related to the podcast and life. Rory discusses the recent tenth anniversary of Ugly Duck Coffee and some of the festivities they coordinated in recognition of the milestone including a magician for the kids, and (real) tattoos for the adults applied by

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44:16

Common Thread - Episode 5.3 (Tom Schlatter)

Common Thread ·

2025/06/18

In the final installment of episode five Rory and Greg interview Tom Schlatter of Saetia, You & I, SpiritKiller, and The Assistant. Rory starts things off by discussing the impact You & I had on his relationship with hardcore with a particular focus on his experience traveling to see their final show. Tom talks about how punk rock influenced his career trajectory in the IT field, eventually leading him to seek meaningful work by managing technology in the public library setting. Greg and Tom

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38:19

Common Thread - Episode 5.2 (Tom Schlatter)

Common Thread ·

2025/06/11

In part two of episode five Rory and Greg interview Tom Schlatter of Saetia, You & I, SpiritKiller, and The Assistant. Rory starts things off by discussing the impact You & I had on his relationship with hardcore with a particular focus on his experience traveling to see their final show. Tom talks about how punk rock influenced his career trajectory in the IT field, eventually leading him to seek meaningful work by managing technology in the public library setting. Greg and Tom discuss

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33:40

Common Thread - Episode 5.1 (Tom Schlatter)

Common Thread ·

2025/06/03

In part one of episode five Rory and Greg interview Tom Schlatter of Saetia, You & I, SpiritKiller, and The Assistant. Rory starts things off by discussing the impact You & I had on his relationship with hardcore with a particular focus on his experience traveling to see their final show. Tom talks about how punk rock influenced his career trajectory in the IT field, eventually leading him to seek meaningful work by managing technology in the public library setting. Greg and Tom discuss

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52:07

Common Thread - Episode 4.2 (The Unraveling - Karl...

Common Thread ·

2025/05/28

In part two of two, Rory and Greg interview authors Karl Buechner (Earth Crisis, Path of Resistant, Freya), Jeremy Mueller, and Keith Ward about their debut novel The Unraveling: The Council of Crows. Drawing from influences like the Redwall series, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, and Watership Down, this book is targeted towards kids ages 8 - 12, but it will appeal to readers of all ages who enjoy high fantasy, books with anthropomorphic animals, or adventure stories featuring an ensemble of

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54:28

Common Thread - Episode 4.1 (The Unraveling - Karl...

Common Thread ·

2025/05/20

In part one of two, Rory and Greg interview authors Karl Buechner (Earth Crisis, Path of Resistant, Freya), Jeremy Mueller, and Keith Ward about their debut novel The Unraveling: The Council of Crows. Drawing from influences like the Redwall series, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, and Watership Down, this book is targeted towards kids ages 8 - 12, but it will appeal to readers of all ages who enjoy high fantasy, books with anthropomorphic animals, or adventure stories featuring an ensemble of

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36:50

Common Thread - Episode 3.3 (Angie Cooper)

Common Thread ·

2025/05/14

In the final installment in our three part episode, Angie delves into the intricate dynamics of real estate transactions, particularly emphasizing the ethical considerations faced by agents when negotiating sales. She explores the delicate balance of client desires and legal obligations, highlighting how agents must navigate the nuances of fair housing laws while advocating for their clients' preferences. Angie has found from discussions with sellers, who frequently express a desire to sell their

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