Author and punk musician Sam McPheeters joins Damian on the show to discuss his new book 'Mutations' and delve into topics like Born Against's record buying habits, the Albany New Wave vocal style, Power Violence, Clevo, and more. They also touch on watching Fear play SNL, Laurie Anderson's violin, and the influence of Capitol the band.

Sam McPheeters, writer and former punk singer, talks about hardcore, Toni Morrison, Victorian-age explorers, George Washington, his hatred of poetry, and more including the Cro-Mags.