Oklahoma City Noise Rock Quartet Chat Pile Joins the Vulgar Display of Podcast

Oklahoma City noise rock quartet Chat Pile joins the Vulgar Display of Podcast to talk about their crushing sophomore LP, Cool World, and their relentless touring schedule. Just three weeks after the album’s release, the band has wrapped up leg one of their North American tour, which started with two hometown shows before stretching across … Continue reading Oklahoma City Noise Rock Quartet Chat Pile Joins the Vulgar Display of Podcast

Killswitch Engage Announce Massive 2026 Tour With Jesse Leach Appearance on Vulgar Display of Podcast

Metalcore giants Killswitch Engage are keeping the momentum rolling in 2026 with the announcement of additional headline tour dates across Canada and the United States in support of their latest album This Consequence, out now via Metal Blade Records. The band features Jesse Leach on vocals, Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel on guitars, Mike D'Antonio … Continue reading Killswitch Engage Announce Massive 2026 Tour With Jesse Leach Appearance on Vulgar Display of Podcast

North County Middle School Baseball 5/1/26

Hold the Line

Yesterday was one of those days I just needed. I’ve talked before about hospital fatigue in a previous post and how it can push a person close to their breaking point. Some days hit harder than others. I’ve been at a 10 before (sorry doctors and nurses at MOBAP), a few 8’s along the way. … Continue reading Hold the Line

Hospital Fatigue & The Gambler

Hospital fatigue is real. It settles in quietly at first, then all at once. The beeping machines through the night, the steady rhythm of knocks at the door, the feeling that rest is always just out of reach. There’s always something. Anyone who’s been here knows the routine. The gowns, the socks, the bedpans, the … Continue reading Hospital Fatigue & The Gambler

Strength Traced in Sharpie

Like the sunrise, she arrives with a coffee and a smile that somehow changes the brightness of the room. She did again today. There’s a quiet discipline in the way she shows up, in the way she holds herself together. I don’t see her cry, she doesn’t let me, but I imagine those moments exist … Continue reading Strength Traced in Sharpie