Janet Weiss

Episode 5 opens with an update of John & Amy's bar, Life on Mars. They share their experiences of trying to operate & re-open a business during the pandemic & the financial & safety issues that come along with it. John also tells us the real difference between being a local TV personality vs. a popular radio DJ.   We hear how John & Amy organize & pull off their child's Minecraft themed birthday party three months late & what happens when you send your child to school with peanut butter puff cereal.  This week’s guest is one of rock n roll's greatest drummers, Janet Weiss (Quasi, Slang, Ex-Sleater-Kinney). In late 2019, Janet was in a severe car accident, leaving her physically broken & wondering whether she would be able to play again & what life was going to look like for most important thing in her life, music. She shares her six months of recovery & how it was only made possible by the enormous outpouring of support from fans, friends & family. Now that she's back at the kit, Janet tells us why every performance needs to be a one-of-a-kind experience & why following your passion is key to feeling like your true self.   Amy gives us her thoughts on the power of community support in recovery & how the pandemic uniquely disabled family & friends from supporting their loved ones in need. She also tells us what is was like to have a blood purse rupture in the hospital.  This week's featured music is Quasi.  As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone. The DR & the DJ    Music by Quasi. Theme song by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinousmedia.com    Join Dr. Amy’s community and get her libido boosting recipes and more midlife health tips at Craft & Clinic. Get on John’s Record Club List for all the best vinyl recommendations and community events.