In this episode, we sit down with John Phaneuf, musician (Ill Repute), videographer, and Ojai local, for a wide-ranging and candid conversation about music, food, sobriety, and community. Topics Covered:

The origins of Ill Repute and the Nardcore punk scene: memories of discovering punk, forming bands with high school friends, and meeting scene legends 03:11
Reflections on classic punk venues—stories from the Cuckoo's Nest, Showcase Theater, and the wild, lawless days of early punk shows 10:24
Anecdotes about sharing stages with Minor Threat, Black Flag, Misfits, and more 09:21
A deep dive into personal journeys with sobriety—discussing family history, the influence of Minor Threat, and doing punk rock sober 36:39
Exploring how food philosophies shifted over the years—becoming vegetarian after a formative cow encounter, and the challenges of plant-based eating through the decades 25:09
What it's like raising kids with evolving approaches to food and nutrition 32:37
Favorite albums, new music recommendations (Bob Vylan!), and the passion for music that transcends genres 01:10:38
Ill Repute's music landing in "Stranger Things" and other places, with reflections on punk legacy 01:18:29
The intersection of food, health, mood, and community in Ojai's changing restaurant scene 53:42

Notable Quotes:

"It was all, you know, when I was 18, 19, 20, so it was a long time ago. But it's always kind of cool when you hear that people were impacted by your band." 02:06
"I actually, at 24 years old... just had a weird realization on Sulphur Mountain Road, and I just stopped eating meat." 25:24
"There was that line, and I was too stubborn... and suddenly it was like, Minor Threat shows up, and it's like, 'That's what John is!'" 39:52
"I realized I just like passionate music... when people are addressing problems and using music, that's what moves me." 01:14:49