Punk, Love, & Compassion

Interview with Clyde from New York

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Clyde from New York dives deep into the punk rock scene and shares his journey in this interview with host Bo. He reminds us that the punk community isn’t just about loud guitars and mohawks; it’s about finding a family and a voice in the chaos. Clyde's story is a wild ride from his first punk song, "Rock and Roll High School" by the Ramones, to navigating the ups and downs of being a part of a vibrant, sometimes chaotic, scene.

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Nathan from Athens, Ga.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Nathan and I have a really great conversation covering a bunch of different topics.

Nathan is in the bands Beat Up, Fawney Rig, and he runs the Redline which is a DIY space in Athens Ga.

We talk about everything from discovering PUNK through Christianity, to living in a commune in Chicago, hypocrisy of people in power, the importance of small victories, what happens when we forget to take care of ourselves, and many, many other topics.

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Interview with Todd Fixler

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this interview, Todd and host Bo speak about mentorship, fitting in, how we consume "Punk," gatekeeping, and other topics.

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Interview with No Offense

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Bo Speaks with a couple of the guys from No Offense, who are from Northwest GA/Chattanooga TN. area.

We talk about their influences and their creative processes. As well as the importance of speaking out about important issues, the importance of community, and the connections made through making music and performing live.

Jeremy Aitken

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode, the second of the podcast, we speak with Jeremy Aitken from Birmingham, Alabama. Jeremy is a musician, photographer, show promoter, and he runs an online music review page.

We talk about finding, belonging, and building community, the importance of honest relationships, the difficulties of being open about our need for help, and what gives us hope.

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Sar Rah and Crafting Cootie Catchers

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the first episode of Punk, Love, & Compassion with Bo Wolfe: a podcast for radical voices telling stories of resilience and hope.

In this first episode, host Bo Wolfe speaks with Sar Rah from Colorado.

While discussing the hardships of impostor syndrome, depression, efficacy and esteem issues, Sar Rah teaches Bo how to craft Cootie Catchers (or perhaps you know them as the middle school fortune tellers) as a way to cope with issues or struggles on a day-to-day basis.

Throughout, it's a discussion of impostor syndrome, depression, efficacy and esteem issues, and the ways to coping.

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Trailer

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Punk, Love, & Compassion with Bo Wolfe: a podcast for radical voices telling stories of resilience and hope.

With Bo, Punk, Love, & Compassion avoids the usual interview banter found in punk (and general) interviews. Instead, Bo gets to the heart of the punk community and what touches them, as well as all of us, though may be sometimes scary or difficult to share. There's love and hope, you belong, and you're not alone.

You'll love this one. It's a podcast that loves you back.

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