Episodes

  • Episode 129: Nic Wood of Tired of Fighting and Blame Yourself on suicidal ideation

    Episode 129: Nic Wood of Tired of Fighting and Blame Yourself on suicidal ideation
    Jan 18 2026
    Nic Wood of UK melodic bands Tired of Fighting and Blame Yourself talks to host Jason Schreurs about the emotional pain of suicidal ideation. Nic has faced the lowest of lows and come out the other side, using music as a way to channel his struggles and triumphs. http://tiredoffighting.co.uk https://weareblameyourself.bandcamp.com Featured song clips: Tired of Fighting - "Night Dwellers" from And Then Suddenly It Hits You (Punkerton Records, 2026) Finch - "Grey Matter" from What It Is To Burn (Geffen Records, 2002) Blame Yourself - "Glue" (2023) Tired of Fighting - "Death Wish" from And Then Suddenly It Hits You (Punkerton Records, 2026) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, seek help immediately. For help 24/7 contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK, or the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 128: Nicolle Maroulis of Hit Like a Girl on running No More Dysphoria

    Episode 128: Nicolle Maroulis of Hit Like a Girl on running No More Dysphoria
    Jan 4 2026
    Nicolle Maroulis of Hit Like a Girl joins Scream Therapy host Jason Schreurs to talk about forming No More Dysphoria, an organization that raises funds for trans people in need. Nicolle explains how being part of the punk scene, and putting on shows and playing in bands, allowed them to take the next step toward helping others. http://hitlikeagirl.bandcamp.com https://nomoredysphoria.org Photo: Mol White Featured song clips: Hit Like a Girl - "No More Dysphoria" (2019) Claw - "Curse" from Self-Titled demo (2016) Hit Like a Girl - "Keepsake Theory" from Buring at Both Ends (Cryptid Records, 2026) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com
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    27 mins
  • Episode 127: Rob David of Death of Youth on living on the spectrum

    Episode 127: Rob David of Death of Youth on living on the spectrum
    Dec 21 2025
    Rob David of Death of Youth joins host Jason Schreurs to talk about living on the spectrum and how it's affected his music, from hyper-fixation when writing songs to writer's block. Rob also reflects on how growing up with autism made him the target of bullies. The punk scene allowed him to open up and eventually feel comfortable being his authentic self. http://deathofyouthukhc.bandcamp.com Photo: Ajit Dutta Featured song clips: Death of Youth - "Rumination" from Nothing Is the Same Anymore (Engineer Records, 2026) La Dispute - "King Park" from Wildlife (No Sleep Records, 2011) Death of Youth - "Nothing Is the Same Anymore" from Nothing Is the Same Anymore (Engineer Records, 2026) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com
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    26 mins
  • Episode 126: Nate Worrall of Going Off on receiving an ADHD diagnosis

    Episode 126: Nate Worrall of Going Off on receiving an ADHD diagnosis
    Dec 7 2025
    Nate Worrall of UK hardcore band Going Off comes onto the podcast to talk to host Jason Schreurs about receiving an ADHD diagnosis. Nate explains that acceptance and knowledge of his condition were keys to his mental health. Newly medicated, Nate says he's been better able to manage his swirling thoughts. http://goingoffhc.bandcamp.com Featured song clips: Going Off - "To Lose a Limb" from Kill List II (2025) Ministry - "Thieves" from A Mind Is A Terrible Thing to Taste (Sire Records, 1989) Green Day - "Brat" from Insomniac (Reprise Records, 1995) Fugazi - "Smallpox Champion" from In on the Killtaker (Dischord Records, 1993) Going Off - "Change My Life" from Kill List II (2025) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com
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    26 mins
  • Episode 125: Hank Atherton of male//gaze on being creative to manage depression

    Episode 125: Hank Atherton of male//gaze on being creative to manage depression
    Nov 23 2025
    male//gaze guitarist Hank Atherton joins host Jason Schreurs to talk about the link between creative expression and depression. When faced with times where he was unable to create music or be in a band, Hank found himself in darkness and isolation. Over the years, he has realized how important creativity has been to his mental health. http://malegazeband.bandcamp.com Featured song clips: male//gaze - "Get Well" from Too Late Now (2025) Taking Back Sunday - "You Know How I Do" from Tell All Your Friends (Craft Recordings, 2019) male//gaze - "Soft & Quiet" from Too Late Now (2025) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com
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    26 mins
  • Episode 124: Ben Roy of Arson Charge on coping with childhood sexual abuse

    Episode 124: Ben Roy of Arson Charge on coping with childhood sexual abuse
    Nov 9 2025
    Host Jason Schreurs welcomes comedian and Arson Charge screamer Ben Roy to the podcast. Ben talks about how the sexual abuse he experienced as a child shaped his adult life. Punk rock and comedy were places where Ben had permission, and was encouraged, to speak out against the injustice he and so many others have faced. Over time, he has learned ways to process the pain of his past and channel it into music and comedy. benroycomedy.com/arsoncharge Featured song clips: Arson Charge - "There Was No Dog" from A Dying Light (Anxious & Angry, 2025) Violent Femmes - "Blister in the Sun" from Violent Femmes (Slash Records, 1983) Bad Religion - "Do What You Want" from Punk-O-Rama (Epitaph Records, 1994) Arson Charge - "For the Damned" from A Dying Light (Anxious & Angry, 2025) Arson Charge - "666 BC" from A Dying Light (Anxious & Angry, 2025) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com
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    27 mins
  • Episode 123: Matt Arbogast of The Gunshy on finding supportive community

    Episode 123: Matt Arbogast of The Gunshy on finding supportive community
    Oct 26 2025
    Matt Arbogast of The Gunshy joins host Jason Schreurs to talk about being accepted into the punk scene at an early age and how it accepted him without judgement. This acceptance gave Matt the freedom to explore his music on his own terms. Although he doesn't play traditional punk, instead leaning into the Americana/folk world, Matt will always consider the DIY/punk scene to be his home. http://thegunshy.com Featured song clips: The Gunshy - "The Black Tie Dinners and the War Machines" from Hurricane Umbrellas (Sleep Recordings, 2025) Descendents - "I'm the One" from Everything Sucks (Epitaph Records, 1997) Alkaline Trio - "Cringe" from Past Live DVD (Heart & Skull Records, 2018) The Gunshy - "Future Cars on Former Roads" from Hurricane Umbrellas (Sleep Recordings, 2025) Photo: Jennifer Shaefer The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book NEW SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! screamtherapy.threadless.com About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com
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    27 mins
  • Episode 122: Black Guy Fawkes on surviving bullying

    Episode 122: Black Guy Fawkes on surviving bullying
    Oct 12 2025
    Host Jason Schreurs welcomes folk-punk singer/songwriter Black Guy Fawkes who talked about being bullied in school. Fawkes lives with trauma around his youth and other harassment he's faced in his adult life. Being accepted into the punk scene by some of the musicians he looked up to was a game-changer. http://blackguyfawkes.bandcamp.com Featured song clips: Black Guy Fawkes - "Glass Houses" from The Misery Suite (Asbestos Records, 2025) My Chemical Romance - "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" from May Death Never Stop You (Reprise Records, 2014) Frank Turner - "I Still Believe" from England Keep My Bones (Epitaph Records, 2011) Black Guy Fawkes - "This Radio" from The Misery Suite (Asbestos Records, 2025) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book NEW SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! screamtherapy.threadless.com About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com
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    27 mins