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  • Episode 123: Matt Arbogast of The Gunshy on finding supportive community
    Oct 26 2025
    Matt Arbogast of The Gunshy joins host Jason Schreurs to talk about being accepted into the punk scene at an early age and how it accepted him without judgement. This acceptance gave Matt the freedom to explore his music on his own terms. Although he doesn't play traditional punk, instead leaning into the Americana/folk world, Matt will always consider the DIY/punk scene to be his home. http://thegunshy.com Featured song clips: The Gunshy - "The Black Tie Dinners and the War Machines" from Hurricane Umbrellas (Sleep Recordings, 2025) Descendents - "I'm the One" from Everything Sucks (Epitaph Records, 1997) Alkaline Trio - "Cringe" from Past Live DVD (Heart & Skull Records, 2018) The Gunshy - "Future Cars on Former Roads" from Hurricane Umbrellas (Sleep Recordings, 2025) Photo: Jennifer Shaefer The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book NEW SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! screamtherapy.threadless.com About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com
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    27 min
  • Episode 122: Black Guy Fawkes on surviving trauma
    Oct 12 2025
    Host Jason Schreurs welcomes folk-punk singer/songwriter Black Guy Fawkes who talked about being bullied in school. Fawkes lives with trauma around his youth and other harassment he's faced in his adult life. Being accepted into the punk scene by some of the musicians he looked up to was a game-changer. http://blackguyfawkes.bandcamp.com Featured song clips: Black Guy Fawkes - "Glass Houses" from The Misery Suite (Asbestos Records, 2025) My Chemical Romance - "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" from May Death Never Stop You (Reprise Records, 2014) Frank Turner - "I Still Believe" from England Keep My Bones (Epitaph Records, 2011) Black Guy Fawkes - "This Radio" from The Misery Suite (Asbestos Records, 2025) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book NEW SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! screamtherapy.threadless.com About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com
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    27 min
  • Episode 121: Andrew Patrick of The Carolyn on finding purpose in punk
    Sep 28 2025
    Host Jason Schreurs welcomes The Carolyn's Andrew Patrick to talk about his lifelong fascination with punk rock. Andrew explains how being part of the punk scene has brought him meaningful friendships and the permission to make music on his own terms. http://thecarolyn.bandcamp.com Featured song clips: The Carolyn - "I Thought You Were Dead" from Pyramid Scheme of Grief (59 X Records, 2025) Misfits - "Green Hell" from Collection (Capitol Records, 1986) Blink-182 - "Dammit" from Dude Ranch (Cargo Music/MCA Records, 1997) Spanish Love Songs - "Sequels, Remakes, & Adaptations" from Schmaltz (Grouch Music, 2018) Alkaline Trio - "Keep 'Em Coming" from Maybe I'll Catch Fire (Asian Man Records, 2000) The Carolyn - "Hostile Mañana" from Pyramid Scheme of Grief (59 X Records, 2025) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book NEW SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! screamtherapy.threadless.com About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com
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    26 min
  • Episode 120.5: Host Jason Schreurs recaps episodes 111-120
    Sep 14 2025
    Host Jason Schreurs recaps episodes 111-120 of Scream Therapy. If you missed any of these episodes, it's time to catch up! Also featuring a clip from his appearance on the Recovery Diaries In Depth podcast. THE SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. Order a copy of the Scream Therapy book here: screamtherapyhq.com/book SUPPORT SCREAM THERAPY: BUY SOME MERCH! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" from The Buzz of a Buzzless Situation Rites of Spring - Rites of Spring (Dischord Records, 1985) Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com
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    27 min
  • Episode 120: Harry Bailey of Death Goals on the dichotomy of punk rock
    Aug 31 2025
    Harry Bailey from UK queercore due Death Goals joins Scream Therapy host Jason Schreurs to talk about how punk rock has been the best AND worst thing in their lives. Harry explains that the anxiety, existential dread, and gender dysphoria they feel is outweighed by the joy of playing music and being part of the punk scene. http://deathgoals.bandcamp.com Featured song clips: Death Goals - "Tchotchke" from Survival Is An Act Of Defiance (2025) The Hirs Collective live at New Friends Fest (Toronto, 2023) Turnstile - "Blackout" (Glastonbury, 2022) Death Goals - "Even a Worm Can Turn" from Survival Is An Act Of Defiance (2025) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book NEW SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! http://screamtherapy.threadless.com About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com
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    27 min
  • Episode 119: Max Lajoie of Spite House on using grief to fuel creativity
    Aug 17 2025
    Host Jason Schreurs welcomes Spite House singer/guitarist Max Lajoie to the podcast. Max, also a music producer in Montreal, talks about losing both of his parents in a 10-year span and how he has processed his grief through that journey. http://spitehousemtl.bandcamp.com Featured song clips: Spite House - "Midway" from Desertion (Pure Noise Records, 2025) Defeater - "Bastards" from Letters Home (Bridge 9 Records, 2013) Jawbreaker - "Do You Still Hate Me?" from 24 Hour Revenge Therapy (Blackball Records, 1994) Hot Water Music - "Free Radio Gainesville" from No Division (Some Records, 1999) Spite House - "10 Days" from Desertion (Pure Noise Records, 2025) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book NEW SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! screamtherapy.threadless.com About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com
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    26 min
  • Episode 118: Sarinn Blawatt of Alien Boys on the culture of care
    Aug 3 2025
    Host Jason Schreurs welcomes Sarinn Blawatt, singer of Vancouver punk band Alien Boys, to talk about the culture of care. Having worked in harm reduction services for more than 15 years, Sarinn links their involvement in the punk scene and its empathic ethos to the important work they do in health care. http://alienboys.bandcamp.com Featured song clips: Alien Boys - "The Lever" from The Weight of it All (2023) Ramones - "I Wanna Be Sedated" from Road to Ruin (Sire Records, 1978) Dead Kennedys - "Drug Me" from Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables (Cherry Red Records, 1980) Alien Boys - "Shrinkwrap" from The Weight of it All (2023) Photo: Bobbi Barbarich The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book NEW SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! http://screamtherapy.threadless.com About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com
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    27 min
  • Episode 117: Sean Kathman of Start Today on harm reduction
    Jul 20 2025
    Sean Kathman of Start Today Harm Reduction joins host Jason Schreurs to talk about his work in the punk scene to spread the word about safe substance use. Sean talks about his life as a nurse manager at a substance use disorder unit, and how personal tragedy shaped his path toward helping others. http://starttodayharmreduction.org Featured song clips: Gorilla Biscuits - "Start Today" from Start Today (Revelation Records, 1989) Leftover Crack - "Banned in P.C." from Rock the 40 Oz. Reloaded (Bankshot! Records, 2015) Alkaline Trio - "Keep 'Em Coming" from Maybe I'll Catch Fire (Asian Man Records, 2000) Silverstein - "Smashed Into Pieces" from When Broken Is Easily Fixed (Craft Recordings, 2004) Rancid - "Black & Blue" from Let's Go (Epitaph Records, 1994) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book NEW SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! screamtherapy.threadless.com About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com
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    27 min