{"podcast":{"title":"OurSpace with Matt Vettese","slug":"ourspace-with-matt-vettese-6707497","podcast_index_feed_id":6707497,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/ourspacewithmattvettese/feed.xml","website_url":"https://ourspacewithmattvettese.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17668085/audio_podcast_covers_1_8oykp.jpg","author":"Matt Vettese","episode_count":100,"summary":"Hosted by Matt Vettese, a long time Canadian radio personality who grew up in the MySpace era. Matt speaks with artists and content creators about the fast changing social media landscape and how it impacts their work. This isn’t MySpace, it’s OurSpace to chat about the scene from back then to today.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T02:31:11.630602+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ourspace-with-matt-vettese-6707497"},"episode":{"title":"Russ Rankin (Good Riddance) on Why Punk Rock Still Matters in 2026","slug":"russ-rankin-good-riddance-on-why-punk-rock-still-matters-in-2026","published_at":"2026-06-24T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ourspace-with-matt-vettese-6707497/russ-rankin-good-riddance-on-why-punk-rock-still-matters-in-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ourspace-with-matt-vettese-6707497","url":"https://ourspacewithmattvettese.podbean.com/e/russ-rankin-good-riddance-on-why-punk-rock-still-matters-in-2026/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nkps4en7b27vic8w/good_riddance_audiobut1p.mp3","summary":"Russ Rankin of Good Riddance joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese for a chat about the band's new album Before the World Caves In, political songwriting in the Trump era, punk rock activism, and finding hope during turbulent times. Russ discusses how his approach to songwriting has evolved over the years, why he believes music can still inspire social change, and the importance of creating art that leaves room for listeners to find their own meaning. We also talk about recording with Bill Stevenson, working at The Blasting Room, and the lessons he's learned from decades in punk rock. Beyond the music, Russ shares thoughts on community organizing, political engagement, punk's role in shaping worldviews, and why he believes the next generation of hardcore bands is carrying the spirit of the scene forward. Plus, discover a few artists and bands Russ thinks deserve more attention right now. If you enjoyed the chat remember to leave 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -- OurSpace with Matt Vettese is now powered by elderemo.com — shop emo and pop punk apparel for yourself, your kids, and even your pets. Use code OURSPACE for 15% off your next order. https://elderemo.com/OURSPACE","meta_description":"Russ Rankin of Good Riddance joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese for a chat about the band's new album Before the World Caves In, political songwriting in th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2461,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ourspace-with-matt-vettese-6707497/episodes/russ-rankin-good-riddance-on-why-punk-rock-still-matters-in-2026/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ourspace-with-matt-vettese-6707497/russ-rankin-good-riddance-on-why-punk-rock-still-matters-in-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}