# Brett Gurewitz

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The Pietasters - "Willis" with Stephen Jackson

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Willis, the Pietasters' 1997 record and the album that brought the DC-bred ska band to their widest audience. Formed at Virginia Tech by a group of suburban Washington kids, the Pietasters spent the early '90s grinding through DMV dive bars and building a f…

Barry Johnson (Joyce Manor) with Greg Mendez

On this week’s Talkhouse Podcast, we’ve got a couple of friends who swim in the same punk-inspired scenes but whose musics are pretty different: Barry Johnson and Greg Mendez. Johnson is the singer and guitarist for Joyce Manor, the pop-punk/emo/indie-rock/something-something band that’s been blas…

Throwback Thursday: Nikola Šarčević discusses Millencolin's "No Cigar"

This week’s Throwback Thursday episode was first released as Episode 236 on December 9th, 2024. In this episode, Millencolin vocalist and bassist Nikola Šarčević discusses the writing and recording of the band's fan-favorite 2000 single "No Cigar." Nikola shares insights into the band's journey fro…

Why 'Billy' Is Brett Gurewitz' Greatest Composition

It was difficult to narrow down (of course), but after much thought, jamilah briefly explains why 'Billy' became the choice for her favorite Gurewitz composition, out of a sea of great ones. This episode was done very suddenly, amid the news of the passing of two major figures in their respective …

LC Picks Bad Religion - The 90s Era ( Part 1 of 2)

"LC Picks" is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cobras & Fire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sidecast. This ep features Bad Religion's second era (1990-1999). During this era they released 6 albums, moved from Epitaph to Atlantic Records while Epitaph grew exponentially and co-founder / co-writer / lead guitarist Brett Gurewitz left th…

LC Picks Bad Religion - The 90s Era (Part 2 of 2)

"LC Picks" is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cobras & Fire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sidecast. This ep features Bad Religion's second era (1990-1999). On this ep we discuss Stranger than Fiction, The Gray Race and No Substance. This is part two of two 90s Bad Religion eps. During this era they released 6 albums, moved from …

LC Picks Bad Religion: The 2000s Era

"LC Picks" is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cobras & Fire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sidecast. This ep features Bad Religion's third era (2000-2010). On this ep we discuss New America, Process of Belief, Empire Strikes First and New Maps of Hell During this era they released 4 albums, moved from back toEpitaph from Atlanti…

Brett Gurewitz

Brett Gurewitz is not only the owner of Epitaph Records, but a member of Bad Religion as well. We go deep into Brett's history, from becoming a punk in the San Fernando Valley to ultimately signing Tom Waits to his record label. But before that, Brett opines on the nuts and bolts of running a recor…

The Offspring’s Smash: How an Indie Album Sparked a ’90s Punk Explosion

This episode explores how The Offspring’s 1994 release *Smash*, issued on Brett Gurewitz’s Epitaph Records, leveraged underground distribution networks to achieve massive sales, chart success, and a broader pop‑punk audience. We trace the band’s Bay Area touring roots, the production work of Thom W…

Epitaph Records and the 1990s Punk Explosion

A deep dive into how Brett Gurewitz’s independent label turned a handful of California punk bands—Bad Religion, NOFX, The Offspring—and their DIY infrastructure into a global commercial force without abandoning the scene’s core principles. The episode traces Epitaph’s founding, recording tactics, d…