Appears On
Episode Appearances
DISGRACELAND · Feb 20, 2026
The Clash: Guns on the Roof, Chased out of Kingston, and a Riot in Times Square
“Beat poet who guest appeared on The Clash's 'Ghetto Defendant' track from Combat Rock album.”
The Clash band history and discographyPunk rock movement and anti-establishment politicsRecord label control and artist royalties
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Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford · Feb 6, 2026
The Angels, The Stones and The Dead
“Beat poet who attempted to negotiate with Hell's Angels at Berkeley anti-war march, misreading their fascistic ideology”
Hell's Angels motorcycle gang history and organizational structureDesirability bias in decision-making and belief formation1960s counterculture and its relationship with outlaw motorcycle clubs
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The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan · Dec 31, 2025
Conrad Flynn | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan
“Beat poet; received first LSD from Gregory Bateson; introduced Mick Jagger to Tom Driberg; alleged NAMBLA member”
Rock Music and Occultism Historical ConnectionsHollywood Power Structures and Institutional Abuse Cover-upsCIA Involvement in Counterculture and Music Industry
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The New Yorker Radio Hour · Nov 11, 2025
Patti Smith on Her Memoir “Bread of Angels,” Fifty Years After Her Début Album, “Horses”
“Friend who encouraged Patti Smith to return to public performance and helped facilitate Dylan collaboration.”
Memoir Writing and Personal NarrativePunk Rock History and Cultural ImpactCareer Interruption for Family
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