And The Trace is back!

This episode goes out to my teenage son Dylan. He specifically requested on episode on the 2013 apocalyptic comedy "This is the End". Los Angeles, movie stars, weed, demon possession, and non-sensical attempts at understanding eschatology. The movie is a blast.

It's a pleasure to watch a raunchy comedy like this when looking into the ideology behind the jokes. And this movie actually does have a perspective about morality, friendship, and the temptation towards egoism in Hollywood.

To quote Craig Robinson, "Welcome to heaven motherfuckers".

*the episode begins and ends with tracks by Larry Norman. The songs are "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" and "Nightmare #71".

Jeff Bettger (AKA Jeff Suffering) is a musical artist who has played in Ninety Pound Wuss, Raft of Dead Monkeys, Suffering and the Hideous Thieves, and DRYBNZ. Ninety Pound Wuss will be doing some shows this summer so it felt like a great time to have him on The Trace.

We talk about punk/hardcore, the 90's, getting older, religion, and the inclusivity of the current music scene.

Ninety Pound Wuss is playing in the Seattle area this summer plus at Furnace Fest so make sure and see them if you get the chance!

The tables are turned on this episode of The Trace as Andrew is interviewed by therapist and artist Josh Horvath. Josh talks with Andrew about his new book “Sayulita : Stories” which comes out on October 13th.

Josh and Andrew have been friends and music collaborators for nearly 25 years. In this conversation they explore the writing process and the themes of the book. This leads to talks about identity, religion, friendship, sex, violence, and Seattle in the 1990’s.

You can pre-order “Sayulita : Stories” at leftofage.com now. If you live in the Seattle area you are invited to the book launch which will take place on Thursday, October 13th at Hazlewood in Ballard at 7PM. There is no cover. Hazlewood is 21 and over.

Alright…let’s get to the conversation.