It's All Bad

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 whatever you're celebrating and we'll see you in the new year!

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. That, plus the relationship between meth and music, community service stories, and gang-stalking paranoia. Enjoy.

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, one hit off the pookie at a time. Enjoy.

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 right. Please enjoy responsibly.

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 is now an author and actor. His book “#1 Son And Other Stories” chronicles some of the events you’ll hear about tonight. Check it out. Thanks for listening.

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 “cool with it.” If you’ve got other bright ideas, we’d love to hear them. Otherwise, we recommend staying out of trouble and enjoying this episode of It’s All Bad.

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 All Bad.

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.

Episode 5. What else is there to describe? Well, Keith sells meth to the Marines. Special guest Danny tells us why marijuana edibles can make for some of the most heinous drug experiences. And Devon shares it all from life in the psychiatric ward to living homeless in a park in NoHo. No advisory needed this week. It’s just All Bad.

Episode 4. Jon Benet (not that Jonbenét) shares tales of methamphetamine in the UK circa '84 and what you do with your free time after sobriety. Then we’ve got a couple ex-Juggalos who go to extraordinary, podophilic lengths for a fix. Live, Laugh, Love and enjoy. It’s all here and It’s All Bad.

Episode 3. This week starts with Mike and his lone run in with PCP in the late 90s/early aughts. And ends with some cautionary tales from our hosts on the perils of mixing drugs and pets. Thanks, stay safe and enjoy.

Welcome to episode 2. This week, hosts Keith and Russian Danny trade tales of prison hooping and tripping at the laundromat. Please like and subscribe for future episodes. And you can find us on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/itisallbad/.

Welcome to the first episode of It's All Bad. Our guest Anton shares a story about the Valley. Please like and subscribe for future episodes. And you can find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itisallbad/. Thanks and enjoy.