The Aging Punks
Weekly discussion podcast where we talk movies, music and growing up with hosts Raymond Strife, Ricky Schneider and producer Eric Backlund.
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Episodes

Oct 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
1hr 26 min
This episode comedian Jay Chanoine talks about his new special “Chanoinigans” (available everywhere now) his fresh new autism diagnosis, comic con and Power Rangers. Also he and the guys talk the 1981 banger “Happy Birthday to Me!” Enjoy!
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Oct 14, 2025
Oct 14, 2025
1hr 12 min
This week it's one of the great return guests: Kimberly Simmit filling in for sicky Ricky. Philadelphia , taking mushrooms in the woods, the lackluster reveal of the proof of UFOs, and of course the 2017 horror romp “The Ritual”. Therapy can be a movie! ...on an all-new Aging Punks
Check out Kimberly here:
https://www.tiktok.com/@winterstreamsoldier?_t=ZP-90XjNfqAt94&_r=1
and check out Gusset here:
https://gusssset.bandcamp.com/album/demos
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Oct 10, 2025
Oct 10, 2025
30 min
This week we were delighted to have the rapper Drent on for a bonus episode.
Ray sat down solo with Drent to discuss his rap influences, touring, anxiety and negativity on social media.
You can check out Drent’s music here:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2DL0z4D93mkCnqObJF0kGi?si=V1SDivqHQ8CucNLwKKOKYg
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Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025
1hr 15 min
The punks go over their influences in movies and music with the help of Ray’s old friend, Mike Ganzman. Ray talks about his trials and tribulations at Dunkin’ Donuts. The guys talk about past shows Mike has worked on like “Bilndspot” & “Blue Bloods” as well as the new Amazon show he produces, “Countdown”. Ricky speaks about Gwar and Eric mentions driving around with friends. One thing they can all agree on is “Weird” Al has influenced everyone. Bonus: you get another Gusset track at the end of the episode, “Full Circle!”
Watch Mike’s new show “Countdown” here:
https://watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.c208179a-16f8-411c-ac52-92bb61a5a431&territory=US&ref_=share_ios_episode&r=web
Don't forget to check out Ray's new band, Gusset.
https://gusssset.bandcamp.com/album/demos
Get "The Aging Punks" wherever you get podcasts. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Subscribe, follow, rate and review. Comment what you thought of the episode! All this stuff helps our reach. Shoot us a text or a voicemail 609 358 0804.
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Oct 3, 2025
Oct 3, 2025
40 min
Happy Anniversary! This week Ricky has one year with the pod so he has to host the five year anniversary for Eric & Ray! Join us as Ricky takes us down memory lane in the segment “This is Your Podcast!” Also, Ricky interviews Ray & Eric about their experience doing the podcast on and off for the last five years. And finally, an awards ceremony! Thank you so much for sticking with us! Here’s to 500 more!
Speaking of bonus, this week’s episode ends with the Gusset song, “Jon Lovitz.” Hey, how about that?!
Don't forget to check out Ray's new band, Gusset.
https://gusssset.bandcamp.com/album/demos
Get "The Aging Punks" wherever you get podcasts. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Subscribe, follow, rate and review. Comment what you thought of the episode! All this stuff helps our reach. Shoot us a text or a voicemail 609 358 0804.
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Sep 30, 2025
Sep 30, 2025
1hr 22 min
Joe Schacter and Dan Povio join us to talk about “Weapons” and why Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman are great.
Also, Ray talks about a friend in Lithuania and karaoke with his improv homies. In addition, Ricky speaks on his love for “The Rules of Attraction”. And Eric asks why it’s called “Weapons.”
Don't forget to check out Ray’s new band, Gusset.
https://gusssset.bandcamp.com/album/demos
Get “The Aging Punks” wherever you get podcasts. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Subscribe, follow, rate and review. Comment what you thought of the episode! All this stuff helps our reach. Shoot us a text or a voicemail 609 358 0804.

Sep 23, 2025
Sep 23, 2025
1hr 36 min
This week, Tony Goggles joins the punks to talk about “The Toxic Avenger” (2025), his time working for Troma Films, and his new youtube show about lesser known Troma movies, “Tromaspectictive”. Eric admits he’s never seen the original Toxic Avenger movies but loves the ending of “Boogie Nights” Ray speaks on seeing the original Toxies at too young and Ricky leads us in a game of “One’s Gotta Go!” Enjoy.
You can get movies Tony has worked on here:
https://www.diwhyfilms.com/
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Sep 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025
1hr 3 min
This week the punks are very happy to have the very talented stand up comedian JT Habersaat on the show! The guys talk the Talking Heads concert film “Stop Making Sense” JT’s new book “Doing Time” the TSA, Mindless Self Indulgence and why Eric watched the film on mute. They also play “Who said it, Hannibal or the Talking Heads?”
You can get JT’s new book here: https://doingtimecomedy.com/
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Sep 9, 2025
Sep 9, 2025
56 min
This week our husband and wife guests Adrock & Kelly picked the 2002 meth binge “Spun.” Ray and Adrock reminisce about their touring days, everyone except Ray talks about Gwar and we answer the question “What’s doing meth really like?” Enjoy.
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Sep 2, 2025
Sep 2, 2025
1hr 19 min
This week with the help of content creator and Sebastian Stan expert Kimberly Simmit, the boys peel apart the Hulu romcom horror “Fresh.” The discuss bad dates, Ray getting beat up, losing your ass and Eric shows us an *ahem* unsolicited pic! Enjoy!
You can check out Kimberly’s TikTok here:
https://www.tiktok.com/@winterstreamsoldier?_t=ZP-8zPLTlgEgl4&_r=1
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