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1000 w/ Ron Placone

More a life journey than a show, Ron Placone goes on a quest to interview 1000 different people who have piqued his interest in some way. One conversation. One time. Fans of lefty politics, punk rock, folk, garage, cats, comedy, film, horror, REJOICE! From Ren Faire Professionals to Academics to Porn Stars to Journalists, all of the guests are united by having a story the world needs to know.

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All Episodes

00:53:19

Afeni - 024

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2024/02/27

Afeni is an activist, organizer and abolitionist. I’ve followed her stuff online for awhile and I’ve interviewed her in different capacities over the years. She’s part of a movement of community engagement, dominated by people in their 20s, that I find pretty admirable and dare I say, hopeful. You’re definitely gonna hear some ideas that challenge the norms, that’s part of 1000.

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00:52:57

Russ Rankin (Good Riddance) - 023

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2024/02/20

Russ Rankin is the singer of the legendary punk band, Good Riddance. He’s also a hockey scout and a writer. Russ and I have some big pillars in common: Punk rock, hockey, and lefty politics. Russ is a member of the Green Party USA. It’s worth mentioning: This episode was recorded in December of 2023. At the time, I was registered as No Party Preference. I am now registered as a member of the Green Party. This conversation with Russ inspired that decision.

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00:47:43

Dr. Jill Stein - 022

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2024/02/13

Jill Stein is a doctor, environmentalist, activist and prominent member of the Green Party USA. She’s run for office in the past and she’s running for President this year, 2024. I first met her during my time working on the Jimmy Dore Show and I’ve interviewed her in different capacities over the years. Given the nature of 1000, this may be our last interview together.

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01:02:13

Mike Figueredo (Humanist Report) - 021

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2024/02/06

Mike Figueredo is the creator of the popular YouTube show and podcast, the Humanist Report. We dwell in a similar indie online media space and we’ve always gotten along because we have some things in common - both big on digital rights, both former academics, and we’re around the same age. As the years went by, personalities would clash and at various times Mike and I were kinda in the middle of various online feuds. We always stayed cool with each other, but we never really addressed any of it

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01:04:44

Variety D - 020

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2024/01/30

Variety D is a comedian and disability rights activist. She’s the first black disabled comedian in Britain. I met her in Edinburgh, I go into more detail in the interview, but basically, her energy was infectious. Have you ever met someone and thought, “I want to be friends with this person.”? It was that kinda energy. We go a little long here. Sometimes comics tend to riff with each other, especially when they have something like the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in common.

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00:57:59

John Nichols - 019

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2024/01/23

John Nichols is a labor journalist, Nation contributor and author. We talk the history of the media reform movement past to present, the state of labor and of course, the 2024 election.

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00:52:57

Chris Fafalios (Punchline) - 018

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2024/01/16

Chris Fafalios is a musician, podcaster, producer and more. Growing up, I followed Chris’ band, Punchline. They’re an excellent pop/punk band still going strong to this day. Chris is the producer of one of my favorite podcasts, "Chris Demakes a Podcast" hosted by Chris Demakes of Less Than Jake. We talk about it and get a pretty cool origin story, we also dive into all of Chris’ other projects and of course, we talk music.

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00:51:01

Ronan Taylor (Biospheric Restoration Systems) - 017

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2024/01/09

Do you know what Biospheric Restoration is? Basically, we have the ability to develop forests at a very rapid rate, such an effort could help us mitigate climate change. Ronan Taylor is an in-the-field activist who has worked in numerous fields within natural sciences, and organizations including the Smithsonean Institution and TED. He explains Biospheric Restoration and other climate related concepts in an easy-to-understand manner, though at times in this interview you’ll find me doing my best to

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00:56:05

Charlie Wiener - 016

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2024/01/02

Episode 016. Charlie Wiener. Charlie Wiener is a musician, author, and, this is how I met him: Charlie Wiener is a road comic, a badge he wore with pride for many years. Charlie decided to retire from Stand-up, and his reasoning is incredibly interesting and insightful. Lastly, one day many years ago in Rhode Island, Charlie gave me some life advice I’ve always tried to carry with me since. I think that when you hear it it’ll make sense why he’s the perfect episode to start the new year. Please

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00:52:54

Anthony Rankin - 015

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2023/12/26

Anthony Rankin is a musician, songwriter and producer. He's one of the hardest working people I know. Also, he’s one of my closest and oldest friends, we’ve been friends since we were 5-years-old. He helped me through the toughest time I’ve ever had in my life.

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01:12:40

Kermet Apio - 014

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2023/12/19

Kermet Apio is a comedian and a musician specializing in traditional Hawaiian music. His specials on Dry Bar Comedy have garnered millions of views. He’s based in Seattle and when I started comedy there Kermet was a big mentor to me and still is. He sets a model example of how to be both on and off stage. I’ve known Kermet for over a decade now and I still have not met a single person who has a bad thing to say about the guy and I doubt I ever will, that’s the kind of guy he is. He also has the best

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00:51:39

Todd Hibbeler - 013

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2023/12/12

Ever wondered how to have a career in the Renaissance Faire circuit? Ever been thorough a tough breakup? Todd Hibbeler is a Renaissance Faire professional. He’s crafted an amazing career for himself from a performer to a franchised food vendor, and it all started with a broken toilet. Also, Todd’s a good friend of mine, and he helped me through the toughest breakup I’ve ever had.

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01:00:28

Andy Iwancio - 012

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2023/12/05

Andy Iwancio is a comedian, creative and DJ. She’s taken those niches and woven a beautiful creative quilt for herself. Her debut full-length, “Better Living Through Feministry”, comes out this Friday, December 8, 2023 on Kill Rock Stars. Andy and I started comedy together in Seattle, and she was one of the first friends I made in the scene.

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00:57:30

Lach - 011

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2023/11/28

Lach is an Edinburgh-via-NYC-based musician, radio host and author. Regina Spektor. The Moldy Peaches. Beck. Hamell On Trial. Soft Black. All of those artists have one music scene in common. The New York later Lower East Side Anti-Folk scene that Lach is the main architect of. We talk about the building of that scene as well as his newest creative endeavor. Lach recently wrote and published a young adult fiction novel called Langdimania. I’ve read and it’s great. Imagine Narnia meets Hitchhiker’

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00:47:45

Dr. Gabriel Rockhill - 010

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2023/11/21

Gabriel Rockhill is an academic, author, organizer and activist. He is the Founding Director of the Critical Theory Workshop which operates both in the US and in France. He’s one of the few radical academics out there in the US, and an incredibly brilliant guy to talk to.

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00:55:37

Artsy Marxist - 009

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2023/11/14

Ever thought about leaving the United States? This episode is for you. Artsy Marxist and their partner left the United States for Mexico, and they share their story. Artsy Marxist is an incredible artist and activist who teaches art and livestreams art sessions on YouTube and Twitch. We talk politics, what lead Artsy Marxist to communism, revolution, religion, and of course, art.

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00:40:03

Jess Silk - 008

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2023/11/07

Jess Silk is a singer/songwriter out of the UK. She’s one of my favorite up-and-coming acts and I’m not alone there. In just a few short years she’s gained a loyal and growing following. And it’s obvious she’s just getting started. We talk about US/UK politics, black cats, and the legendary Italian anti-fascist hymn, Bella Ciao. Her music can be found at jesssilk.bandcamp.com

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00:26:54

Martin Barre - 007

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2023/10/31

Martin Barre is best known as the guitarist in the legendary classic rock band, Jethro Tull. One of my favorite bands. Martin and Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull parted ways awhile ago and Martin’s current project is the Martin Barre Band. We talk about his new(er) band, the split between he and Ian, some behind the scenes takes on some of Tull's legendary recordings and more!

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00:53:19

Margaret Kimberley - 006

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2023/10/24

Margaret Kimberley is an author, journalist and activist. She is the Editor and Senior Columnist for Black Agenda Report, a news and commentary outlet from the Black Left. I've followed Margaret's work awhile now and this interview I get to know more about her history. Also, we talk about the Cornel West campaign, the upcoming Presidential Election and the ongoing crisis in Israel/Palestine.

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01:08:56

Jello Biafra - 005

1000 w/ Ron Placone ·

2023/10/17

Jello Biafra is a musician, spoken word artist, comedian, Green Party member and owner of Alternative Tentacles. He was the founder and singer of the Dead Kennedys. We cover a ton of ground, from his mayoral and Presidential campaigns, to Tipper Gore's war on music, to the police raiding his house. Buckle in, this one's a hell of a ride.

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