Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jeff & Steven McDonald join us to discuss the new documentary "Born Innocent - The Redd Kross Story", learnings from their lifelong musical partnership, memories of early punk days, David Bowie, Germs and more.
Topics Include:
Possible talk of touring Asia and the Pacific Rim Steven and Dale are road dogs Jeff more of a homebody than Steven Adjustment from touring back to home Steven and Mario seeing King Gizzard in early days Playing the L7 Fast & Frightening Festival Challenges of making the “Born Innocent” documentary Keeping the documentary to 90 minutes The dynamics of the brothers – getting under each other’s skin Earlier attempts to tell the story of Redd Kross What parts of the Redd Kross story were under-represented? Leveraging “devices” to tell the story and manage viewer expectations What did you learn about yourselves watching the documentary? Ability to view the unique partnership of the brothers Taking away learnings from the movie – relatable learnings from the brothers Brothers within a band – comparisons with Oasis Are the brothers enjoying the current state of their band Grateful for the movie and the book – most proud of the REDD KROSS album How did David Bowie show up for their 1st club gig? Punk in LA in late 70s was a small community The bill was UXA, Black Flag and Redd Kross Memories and experiences with Darby Crash The impact of Darby Crash’s death People who may misinterpret Germs Video of Germs performance for “Up In Smoke” The humour and comedy of punk Interview wrap-up Watch the "Born Innocent - The Redd Kross Story" Trailer here
Check for a "Born Innocent" screening near you
Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: Patreon.com/VinylGuide
Listen on Apple: apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/36qhlc8
Jeff & Steven McDonald join us to discuss the new documentary "Born Innocent - The Redd Kross Story", learnings from their lifelong musical partnership, memories of early punk days, David Bowie, Germs and more.
Topics Include:
Possible talk of touring Asia and the Pacific Rim Steven and Dale are road dogs Jeff more of a homebody than Steven Adjustment from touring back to home Steven and Mario seeing King Gizzard in early days Playing the L7 Fast & Frightening Festival Challenges of making the “Born Innocent” documentary Keeping the documentary to 90 minutes The dynamics of the brothers – getting under each other’s skin Earlier attempts to tell the story of Redd Kross What parts of the Redd Kross story were under-represented? Leveraging “devices” to tell the story and manage viewer expectations What did you learn about yourselves watching the documentary? Ability to view the unique partnership of the brothers Taking away learnings from the movie – relatable learnings from the brothers Brothers within a band – comparisons with Oasis Are the brothers enjoying the current state of their band Grateful for the movie and the book – most proud of the REDD KROSS album How did David Bowie show up for their 1st club gig? Punk in LA in late 70s was a small community The bill was UXA, Black Flag and Redd Kross Memories and experiences with Darby Crash The impact of Darby Crash’s death People who may misinterpret Germs Video of Germs performance for “Up In Smoke” The humour and comedy of punk Interview wrap-up Watch the "Born Innocent - The Redd Kross Story" Trailer here
Check for a "Born Innocent" screening near you
Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: Patreon.com/VinylGuide
Listen on Apple: apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/36qhlc8
