Apr 29, 202652 min
This two part episode features a conversation with Tuna Tardugno. Tuna is a wrestler, a vinyl pricer at an independent record store, and the vocalist in the hardcore punk band Sweat. The trio discuss Tuna's journey from...
About this Podcast:
Rory Van Grol & Greg Benoit talk with guests about how the values, philosophies, and sense of community found in hardcore punk has influenced the trajectory of our lived experiences in unexpected ways. It features organic discussions that illuminate how this music is the common thread that provides continuity throughout our lives and connects us to one another.
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Contact path
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Booking probability
29%
Guest openness
Selective
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What is Common Thread about?
Rory Van Grol & Greg Benoit talk with guests about how the values, philosophies, and sense of community found in hardcore punk has influenced the trajectory of our lived experiences in unexpected ways. It features organic discussions that illuminate how this music is the common thread that provides continuity throughout our lives and connects us to one another.
What has Common Thread covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Common Thread - Episode 18, Part 2 (Tuna Tardugno)" (29 April 2026, 52 minutes), "Common Thread - Episode 18, Part 1 (Tuna Tardugno)" (25 April 2026, 59 minutes), and "Common Thread - Episode 17 (Colleen Butterfield)" (21 March 2026, 81 minutes).
How often does Common Thread publish?
Common Thread publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 34 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Common Thread?
Booking probability for Common Thread is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Common Thread requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Common Thread's contact route on record: public web form.
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The strongest fits for Common Thread are Artists, Writers & Performers. Common Thread has a music audience.
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Common Thread is a music podcast with 34 episodes published.
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- Apr 25, 202659 min
This two part episode features a conversation with Tuna Tardugno. Tuna is a wrestler, a vinyl pricer at an independent record store, and the vocalist in the hardcore punk band Sweat. The trio discuss Tuna's journey from...
- Mar 21, 20261h 21m
Episode 17 features an interview with Colleen Butterfield. Colleen works in the green energy industry where she helps HVAC companies adopt green technologies with the goal of making environmentally friendly energy more...
Episode #31
Common Thread - Episode 16 (Chad Posick)
Feb 7, 20261h 27mRory and Greg sit down with Chad Posick, a professor of criminal justice and criminology at Georgia Southern University. Chad also plays guitar in the Georgia-based hardcore band Cult Body. Chad, Greg, and Rory have...
- Jan 24, 20261h 16m
Rory and Greg interview Raph Copeland, who founded Knifetwister Records using the prize money he won in a pool tournament. Knifetwister is unique in that is works with bands from all across the hardcore, punk, and metal...
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Episode #29
Common Thread - Episode 14 (2025 In Review)
Jan 14, 20261h 13mGreg and Rory catch up and after the holiday season and review their favorite record releases and shows from 2025. The two also discuss high points from the first year of Common Thread Podcast. Mentioned in this...
- Dec 17, 202533 min
Rory Van Grol and Greg Benoit are back after a brief hiatus! This episode of Common Thread features an in-depth conversation with Greg Bennick, the vocalist of the legendary Seattle hardcore band @trialseattle. Greg...
- Dec 10, 202552 min
Rory Van Grol and Greg Benoit are back after a brief hiatus! This episode of Common Thread features an in-depth conversation with Greg Bennick, the vocalist of the legendary Seattle hardcore band @trialseattle. Greg...
- Oct 29, 202552 min
Episode 12, part 2 continues our interview with Will Cleveland, who is well known in the Rochester area for his work as a journalist with the Democrat & Chronicle , his role with the Police Accountability Board, and his...
- Oct 24, 202539 min
Episode 12, part 1 features an interview with Will Cleveland, who is well known in the Rochester area for his work as a journalist with the Democrat & Chronicle , his role with the Police Accountability Board, and his...
- Oct 8, 20251 hour
Rory and Greg conclude their interview with Katy Otto from bands Sun Within, White Picket Fence, and record label Exotic Fever Records. Katy expounds upon her role as director of communications for Juvenile Law Center...
- Oct 1, 20251h 3m
Rory and Greg interview Katy Otto in part one of this two part episode. Katie lives in Philadelphia, plays drums in Sun Within and White Picket Fence, runs Exotic Fever Records, and works as the director of...
- Sep 17, 202553 min
In part two of episode 10, Rory and Greg conclude their conversation with Rich Gaccione from Edict and What Feeds the Fire. The group discusses middle age, the inevitability of death, their own mortality, and how giving...
- Sep 10, 20251h 6m
Rory and Greg interview Rich Gaccione from Providence, Rhode Island. Rich played guitar in What Feeds the Fire and Edict. He is also the owner of Providence Vegan Deli. We discuss how the Providence Vegan Deli grow of...
Episode #20
Common Thread - Episode 9, Part 2 (Al Brown)
Aug 20, 202552 minIn part two of a two part episode, Rory and Greg interview Al Brown, from the Los Angeles based band Dangers. In addition to being the vocalist in a hardcore band, Al is a college professor, writer, small business...
Episode #19
Common Thread - Episode 9, Part 1 (Al Brown)
Aug 13, 202542 minIn part one of a two part episode, Rory and Greg interview Al Brown, from the Los Angeles based band Dangers. In addition to being the vocalist in a hardcore band, Al is a college professor, writer, small business...
- Aug 6, 202542 min
This two part episode features an interview with the founders and owners of Old Skull Skateboards, Steve Hild and Bob Stolte, and local skate scene personality, Paul Phillips. Rory and Greg discuss with the guests their...
- Jul 28, 202542 min
This two part episode features an interview with the founders and owners of Old Skull Skateboards, Steve Hild and Bob Stolte, and local skate scene personality, Paul Phillips. Rory and Greg discuss with the guests their...
- Jul 23, 20251h 3m
Part 2 of Episode 7 continues our discussion with Mike Jeffers, drummer for Dead to the World, Herod, Juggernaut, GOA, Longest War, and other bands that have been based out of Buffalo NY. Mike also runs the record label...
- Jul 16, 202546 min
Episode 7 features a discussion with Mike Jeffers, drummer for Dead to the World, Herod, Juggernaut, GOA, Longest War, and other bands that have been based out of Buffalo NY. Mike also runs the record label Classic Core...
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