Crusher Talk with Hayley

Do you believe in UFOs? Adventures in Weaseling from Screeching Weasel ’s recent run in Florida. Catch the band this weekend Oct. 17 and 18 on the East Coast (Yes, Yours Truly will be filling in on guitar for this two-night run!). Grab tickets here. If you need a guitar set-up in Detroit, hit up Greg Hanson in Grosse Park ( @Greg. Hanson.50 on Instagram). Thanks to Carol Gallagher for getting so m...

Every once in a while, life has a way of bringing you to that crystal clear moment where only the inevitable can happen. But first, you gotta be prepared to leave the hallway. If you want to listen to the interview that got me thinking about this topic, and gave me the great title to this podcast episode, check out Good Hang with Amy Poehler (Hayley Williams interview). And then go check out Hayle...

Another messy mind-dump motivation injection for all my fellow creatives out there in the ring! …and, without further fanfare, Hayley and the Crushers’ new single CRASH , a cover of The Primitives 1988 hit , is out now on Kitten Robot Record s! Of course, we made a music video and of course it’s insane. Enjoy the ride! See you on the road with Screeching Weasel this week (yes, I am filling in on r...

Find out why my brain hurts (in the most glorious way). Yes, I am playing IN Screeching Weasel this October, filling in for our pal Mike Hunchback on rhythm guitar. Totally a temporarily thing, but super fun to take on the challenge. Life has a hilarious way of delivering you right back where you started. Teenage Hayley is most certainly high-fiving elder Hayley right now! Grab Screeching Weasel t...

No one likes sitting on the bench, being sidelined or feeling under appreciated. Punk rock taught me that “waiting to be chosen” isn’t just a nasty trick, it’s a time-sucking trap! On today’s pod, some thoughts on choosing yourself / motivation to sparkle hard throughout the week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...

Decide in advance how you will treat yourself when you do it imperfectly. Now go forth and do your thing! Hayley and the Crushers show dates This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hayleycrusher.substack.com

When it comes to music, there’s always too much to juggle. One thing that should never be part of that chaos? Trying to be something that you’re not. Today, some thoughts on the Ramones 50th anniversary set at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, a new single and the behind-the-scenes balancing act that keeps us on our toes! 50th Anniversary Ramones set at Hollywood Forever Cemetery ( Watch on YouTube ) CJ...

Dolly Parton left a lot of life lessons behind for us to think about. Today, I am remembering the Backwoods Barbie in all of her beautiful brashness. XO Hayley This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hayleycrusher.substack.com

Dr. Cain Esq. takes over the podcast this week! Learn what your favorite bass participant is reading on tour (insert joke about Reid’s massive “read” pile here), his #1 pet peeve about live bands, and why you should never touch the radio dial when George Strait is on. Jagger’s Current Band - Toledo Panic (Ventura, CA) Dark Horse: The Richard Corben Library (What Dr. Cain is reading right now!) Hay...

Cumberland Maryland Appalachian Town Founded 1787 (population 19,000) Thank you Savage Mountain Punk Arts Fest! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hayleycrusher.substack.com

Taking a big leap of faith is not for the faint of heart. But it’s also not all bad. Today: Considering what could actually go right. Spirals in Nature BlitzKid (horror punk band from West Virginia) Living in Darkness by Agent Orange Forgot to mention - Pre-order the new dog-themed issue of Backcombed Magazine (featuring a photo spread with Yours Truly and Gidget) Hayley and the Crushers on Tour T...

Hope you’re ready to open ALL the tabs in your brain! Because I had a very stimulating chat with my friend Elspeth of the band Elspeth and the Treatment (aka The Painting Healer on Youtube) today and you’re a fly on the wall. Or perhaps you’d rather be a butterfly? I certainly would. Hope you enjoy this wonderfully woo woo Youtube conversation below, and we’ll see you on the road! Hayley and the C...

Take a stroll down memory lane through my sepia-tinged days of zine-making! Today I muse on what loving detachment means to me, and how it can help you get more joy out of your work. Short but sweet this week, watch out for paper cuts! Hayley and the Crushers on Tour Thursday Aug. 6, 2026 I Savage Mountain Punk Arts Festival - Cumberland, MD ( TICKETS ) Friday Aug. 7, 2026 I Jilly’s Music Room - A...

Surviving the summer of diarrhea lettuce! Happy 100th episode to everyone who has tuned in over the past few years. Taxi Girls - new album from Montreal melodic punk & roll band - it’s great She Drives on Youtube by Hayley and the Crushers - Official Music Video Lust to Love on Youtube cover song by Hayley and the Crushers - Official Music Video Bad Girls on Youtube by Hayley and the Crushers - Of...

A simple but powerful message that no one is coming to save you (and why that’s a very good thing!) Let Go on Spotify Hayley and the Crushers on Tour Thursday Aug. 6, 2026 I Savage Mountain Punk Arts Festival - Cumberland, MD ( TICKETS ) Friday Aug. 7, 2026 I Jilly’s Music Room - Akron, OH ( TICKETS ) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

A heatwave may have melted my mind, but there’s a few glimmers in there worth sharing: Baked by Melissa on Instagram (good cold salad summer recipes) Baked by Melissa Confetti Greens Salad Baked by Melissa Salad Dressing Round-Up Death Becomes Her (one of my all-time favorite movies!) Widow’s Bay Official Teaser (coziest and campiest of mysteries - watch on Apple TV) Take the Reins - Chicago Punk...

There are no art emergencies, but sometimes songs do go awry. Dark Thoughts (Philly band for Ramones lovers) Love Fool (Detroit band - you should really listen to their EP Stumbling In immediately) Hayley and the Crushers Live! June 27th at Say it Louder Fest in Newport Kentucky More Show Dates at the Crushers Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribe...

Join me for a morning dog walk as I talk about some sunny things on the horizon! Namely, a new single, a new video and a new (disturbingly cute) way to think about orange slices. Florence Given Podcast - Podcast about living creatively 38 Special - Hold On Loosely (Live) (Official Music Video) - with lyrics! Hayley and the Crushers Cringeworthy music video (Official) Hayley and the Crushers Jewel...

For better or worse, the world is run by those who show up. So show up! Today I’m sharing a sprinkle of magical momentum to get you back into the process (because for us creatives the process is all we have). Yes, the band is in the process of wrapping up a new album, despite the many sparkly things that distract us. If showing up to the basement and getting one tedious thing done at a time is the...

This episode is all about little joys and cozy recommendations! Yep, that’s it! Belle Isle Swim Club - Swim in the Detroit River every Friday morning through Summer! Cold Truth Dairy Free FroYo - Detroit MI Famesick by Lena Dunham (2026 Memoir) Not That Kind of Girl by Lenna Dunham (2014 book of essays) Girls (HBO Show) Broad City (Comedy Central Show) You’re Wrong About Podcast - History of Rainb...

A special episode from the van, as we journey from Detroit to Denver and back. Also, between gas station fuel-ups and episodes of Beverly Hills 90210 on the laptop, we welcome our new single Cringeworthy to the world! (insert applause here) Stream Cringeworthy Dive into the backstory behind Cringeworthy here! Thanks to Jammerzine for this insanely on-point review and deep-dive! Remember, everythin...

Cringe with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination! Get Z may call it “cringe,” but the root of the word is more weighted and complex. Today’s podcast is a first look into the world of Cringeworthy, Hayley and the Crushers’ new song and video out May 26, 2026 on Kitten Robot Records. A sneak peek from our latest DIY video effort! Hayley and the Crushers on Tour Denver, CO (May 23, 2026) a...

1. No one can do it like you do it 2. You never know who’s watching (and who you’re inspiring) 3. There are people in a place of power who want to see you succeed, and will help you. Be open to it and be deserving (because you are deserving). 4. The ones who fail quit. Sounds trite, but true. 5. The reward is in the work. You just keep going and the work keeps giving. I can’t promise you external...

Fresh off our journey through a galaxy far, far away, I’m delivering a little performance-art wisdom and 90s grunge lore on today’s action-packed podcast. Space Dive Photo Gallery - Incredible 2026 Star Wars Themed Event in Detroit - photos courtesy of Detroit Metro Times May the Force be with you! Poppet the Contortionist - Instagram Flying Pole Dancing - Epic pics of pole performer Alex aka Elix...

A quick reminder: Whether you’re on a solo path or looking to lose yourself in the crowd, always remember that you’re good enough, smart enough and gosh darn it, people like you! Hayley and the Crushers at Space Dive - May 1 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hayleycrusher.substack.com