Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this episode, we're joined by Peter Cortner—renowned for his iconic role as the frontman of the legendary punk band Dag Nasty. Of course we hit on the "Wig Out At Denkos" and "Field Day" albums. We also talk about Cortner’s really cool new band, Applied Knowledge, who release their debut album in May.

“Easily the equal of ⁠the Replacements⁠ at their best -- and as much a forebear of ⁠the Goo Goo Dolls⁠' eventual success as a Minneapolis quartet -- Field Day is just that for the group. ⁠Peter Cortner⁠'s singing in a mere year's time has moved from the edgy, high-pitched rasp of ⁠Wig Out⁠ to include a ruminative, gently expressing tone, with more vocal control and a sweet edge than one will find in most of the band's peers. As for his lyrics, besides the analysis of personal interaction that defined earlier Dag Nasty material, ⁠Cortner⁠ addresses everything from being in a band and wanting to write "songs, powerful songs" to reflections on death, loss, and separation”.  -All Music

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

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