It's All Bad

Episode 31. Our guests this week are Jerry Stahl and Zoe Hansen. Jerry is a novelist and screenwriter known for his 1995 memoir Permanent Midnight. And Zoe is an ASMRtist and author who contributed to the 2013 collection The Heroin Chronicles, edited by Jerry. Together they've got decades of bad behavior under their belt. Everything from shooting dope and running brothels in NYC to shooting speedb...

Episode 30. This week we welcome back Reno and newcomer Sebastian to talk a lot of shit with Uncle Mike and Russian Danny. By shit I mean: shit in a Trader Joe's bag, shit on a religious statue, shit running down your leg at a party, shit on the kitchen floor, upper decker shits, shit in a shoe, etc. Plus, San Fransisco raves, eviction stories, and of course, the mind-erasing power of benzos. Than...

Episode 29. Aaron Rose is an artist, film director, curator and author who directed the 2008 documentary Beautiful Losers. He joins us today to discuss everything from Buffo Ceremonies to Third Reich collectibles. From accidentally sleeping with an 80-year-old woman to the scary reality of hallucinogenic flashbacks. Plus, a strung-out Russian Danny is tracked and accosted by Jean-Claude Van Damme....

Episode 28. Happy Holidays from all of us at It's All Bad. Take a break from whatever holiday madness you're tolerating to enjoy these sordid tales from Christmases past. Featuring a Christmas Eve Bust at the JW Marriott from Russian Danny. Cracked Up Christmas gifts from Mike. Christmas in Corona from Keith. And Christmas in Chicago with returning guest Reno. Have a lovely holiday wherever and wh...

Episode 27. This is the story of Lisa, a little, Jewish girl from the Valley who ran away from home in the early 90s and found herself living with her boyfriend in NWA's trusted inner circle. It's a musical love story of sorts that involves brushes with death, gang warfare, parties, family, friendship and artistry in the heyday of West Coast hip-hop. All that and more. Thanks for listening.

Episode 26. You may know this week's guest as Kevin the Nerd from Repo Man. Or from playing with the Circle Jerks and Joe Strummer in the 1980s. Or you don't know him at all. Either way, he's got some amazing stories for us and thoughts on addiction and the magic and tragedy of life. That and some solo acoustic songs to tie it all together. Thanks for joining us.

Episode 25. Our guest this week is Reno. A good friend of Keith and Danny’s who has 5 years sober, some epic tales of sex, speed, prison, humiliation, friends made and friends lost, and an unforgettable voice. Thanks for listening.

Episode 24. Allan MacDonell is an author of three books. He wrote for Slash magazine in the early days of the Los Angeles punk scene. Then we wrote for Hustler for 20 years until he roasted Larry Flynt and got fired. Now he's in need of a literary agent. Hit us up if you know anybody.

Episode 23. Blackie and Uncle Vic are back to share horror stories featuring witches from Stull, Kansas, out of body experiences, satanists in MacArthur Park and arsonist ghosts in West Covina. Happy Halloween 🎃

Episode 22. Community Living makes for some colorful stories. This week's guest Blackie was in rehab with Keith in Pasadena in the 1990s. While Uncle Victor spent the 1970s hitchhiking across North America in search of carpentry jobs and nudist colonies. Thanks for listening and please excuse Uncle Vic for the burping.

Episode 21. Chris does 32 hits of acid at a gay bar in Frankfurt with Freddie Mercury and also burns down some KKK meeting houses. Danny flunks out of school and gets his ass kicked. Tokes gives a breakdown on street ethics and why shitting in water is bad. And we close with some reminiscing on the glory of old Silverlake.

Episode 20. That title pretty much covers it. Russian Danny and special guest Chris swap fiery stories on PCP while special guest Tokes shares what it was like to run with Danny back in the day. And he and Uncle Mike break down the politics and ethics of dealing and ingesting cocaine. Stay tuned and take notes. This is their Master Class.

Episode 19. This week we’re taking some time to get to know our hosts a little better, with one episode centered around each of them. Today’s focus is Keith. From Jacksonville, FL to a 2-bedroom apartment with his mom in West Covina. From daily drinking in high school to politicking in prison. From a commitment to bad behavior to a top career in wardrobe styling. This is Risky Keith, AKA Lug Nut.

Episode 18. This week we’re taking some time to get to know our hosts a little better, with one episode centered around each of them. Today’s focus is Uncle Mike. From an Ivy League in Rhode Island to a broken brain. From Buddy Cianci’s payroll to an acting career in Los Angeles. From a penchant for bad decisions to a career in advertising. This is Mike’s story.

Episode 17. This week we’re taking some time to get to know our hosts a little better, with one episode centered around each of them. Today’s focus is Russian Danny. From the Soviet Union to a McDonald’s in West Hollywood. From graffiti in track suits to an edible marijuana company. And from shooting dope to volunteering at the Needle Exchange, this is his story. Thanks for listening.

Episode 15. Join Keith, Mike and Russian Danny as they navigate everything from curling irons to purple dildos. From James Bond to prostitution. And from shit to death. Things get a little dark. But that’s the way it goes. And that’s why we tell these stories. We hope you enjoy them.

Episode 14. One more with Annie and Joey. We got meth on horseback and acid at Disneyland. Yeah. Things get pretty weird. Alright, have fun.

Episode 13. People will smoke anything when they’re desperate for a high. Concrete, baking powder, little pieces of smashed-up plastic—whatever it takes. “If you believe it, you can achieve it.” Joey’s been there. Russian Danny too. You’ll hear their stories tonight. Then Annie teaches us how (not) to defend yourself as a Sovereign Citizen in court, and Keith tries to track down some Red Devil Lye...

Episode 12. Why do people do meth? I don’t know but we sort of touch on it. Special guest Annie breaks down her theory on the different kinds of meth heads while Joey gets into the pure, evil thrill of sleeplessness and crime. Also sex. Lots of sex and sexual deviance. But we’ll end on a high note. Breaking up dog fights, finding family life in neighborhood Meth Moms and simply changing the world,...

Episode 11. Here’s one from the archives, the earliest days of It’s All Bad. We’ve got a few tales of clubbing and hallucinogenic cowardice from Alex “2Tone” and you’ll remember Anton from Episode 1 who has another story of a drug deal gone wrong. Then, Uncle Mike sprinkles cocaine on his weed and Russian Danny gets banned from PayPal after selling drugs at Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Lab. Yep. That’s r...

Episode 10. Michael and his Mom Mary are back this week to share more stories of family insanity and living recklessly. Keith and Russian Danny share some ill-conceived schemes of their own that left them shit broke. But as Danny says, “Easy come. Easy go.” That’s life on the streets. Thanks for listening and tell your mother you love her.

Episode 9. Our guests this week are Michael Marcus and his mother Mary. Mary is 81 years old and has been sober for 34 years. Before that, she lived deep in the world of prescription drugs, easy money and cocaine addiction. She was Mike’s crimey and confidant in the drug game and together they made it through all the violence, heartbreak and insanity to be here tonight and share their story. Mike...

Episode 8. Ever wondered what to say to the police when they book you? Well here’s what not to do. Actually these stories all end relatively well. But still, I wouldn’t live by their advice. Keith tries giving someone else’s name. Gabby and Dylan try sweet-talking and cracking jokes (cops love that.) And Mike tries to buy himself some time. Then later, he just finds the cocaine party where they're...

Episode 7. Keith goes “tweak-walking.” Guest Dylan searches for heroin on the streets of New Orleans and winds up in the shit. While guests Gabby and Rose tell tales of blacking out in Austin and running with the Shoreline Crips in 1990’s Venice, CA. What starts as funny this week turns dark with a death-defying tale from Hollywood’s infamous Royal Viking Motel. Buckle up or run. Either way, It’s...

Episode 6. Guests Danny and Devon are back with a couple County Jail stories from up north in Oregon and right here in LA. Russian Danny tries to get into Gay Jail and all parties reminisce on their days of rack-and-returns, for better or for worse. Mostly for worse. It's All Bad.