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Michael Bingham from Spiritual Cramp
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- Mar 4, 2026
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Summary
On this episode, we sit down with Michael Bingham, frontperson of Spiritual Cramp and former member of Creative Adult, to dig into the unlikely path that shaped him. We talk about growing up in San Francisco, cutting his teeth in Creative Adult, and how stepping into the spotlight with Spiritual Cramp forced him to rethink what it means to be the center of attention. Michael opens up about the tension between wanting to disappear into the background and suddenly becoming the focal point of a band that’s impossible to ignore. From chasing catharsis onstage to questioning what “meaning” even looks like in punk, he reflects on the identity shifts, self-doubt, humor, and honesty that fuel his writing. It’s a conversation about growth, discomfort, and finding purpose in the noise — both literal and internal. Weekly Recommendation Playlist brought to you by Evil Greed Apple Music Spotify Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. Get 10% off your Evil Greed order by using the code HISTORY (for a limited time only) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .