Working On Being 'At Peace': A Conversation With Propagandhi's Chris Hannah

(RECORDED ON MARCH 20, 2025) The creation of a podcast (or radio show) is an interesting process; one of the most rewarding parts can sometimes be the most heartbreaking, as you take a lot of chances in hoping the person you've contacted will reach back out to you.  Many times they do, and there are times they don't. 

But you keep on pushing.

And pushing on is what Propagandi has done since the birth of their existence.  Facing rejection, isolation, threats and more over the years, they never waned on their mission to be a musical representation of the 'Animal-Friendly, Anti-Fascist, Gay/Trans/Non-Binary/Intersex-Positive, and Pro-Feminist' voice. 

jamilah has had a relationship with Propagandhi's music for over 20 years (beginning with Less Talk, More Rock), and they have become one of her favorite bands of all time. So admittedly, sitting down and having a conversation with guitarist, vocalist and co-songwriter Chris Hannah was a long-time dream, fulfilled.  

Chris and jamilah discuss a range of subjects, from growing up as punk (and metal) kids in the 80s and 90s, aging bodies and self-care, musical inspirations, subject matter caveats, ideological maturation, current Canada/US relations, parenthood, and more.

Songs featured:

-Fuck The Border (Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes, Fat Wreck Chords, 2001)
-Oka Everywhere (Where Quantity Is Job #1 (Compilation), G7 Welcoming Committee, 1998)
-When All Your Fears Collide (Victory Lap, Epitaph, 2017)
-Haillie Sallasse, Up Your Ass (How To Clean Everything, Fat Wreck Chords, 1993)
-Comply/Resist (Victory Lap, Epitaph, 2017)
-A People's History Of The World (Less Talk, More Rock; Fat Wreck Chords, 1996)
-Apparently, I'm A "P.C. Fascist" (Because I Care About Both Human And Non-Human Animals) (Less Talk, More Rock; Fat Wreck Chords, 1996)
-Superbowl Patriot XXXVI (Enter The Mendicant) (Potemkin City Limits; G7 Welcoming Committee/Fat Wreck Chords, 1996)
-Dear Coach's Corner (Supporting Caste, G7 Welcoming Committee/Smallman Records, 2009)
-At Peace (from upcoming album 'At Peace'; Epitaph, 2025)
-Rio De San Atlanta, Manitoba (Less Talk, More Rock; Fat Wreck Chords, 1996)
-Cognitive Suicide (Failed States, Epitaph, 2012)
-Letters To A Young Anus (Victory Lap, Epitaph, 2017)
-Note To Self (Failed States, Epitaph, 2012)

Thanks for listening!

For more information and to keep up with Propagandhi, go to:  https://propagandhi.com/

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