Ep556: Shapel Lacey - Punk, Comedy & Rising Above

Ep556: Shapel Lacey - Punk, Comedy & Rising Above

Author: The Vinyl Guide July 20, 2026 Duration: 1:02:08

Comedian Shapel Lacey discusses the power of music, inspiration and how a 1981 Black Flag video sparked a lifelong punk obsession that shaped his identity, art, and resilience.

Shapel Lacey tour dates  |  comedy special  |  Mad Peaceful band

Topics Include:

  • Talks local record stores, Amoeba, old Sunset location
  • Discovers deep-cut Swedish hardcore at Eastside Records, Arizona
  • Reflects on pre-streaming era, hunting records in person
  • Notices rosary on Crash's grave, debates his beliefs
  • Traces punk discovery to junior high guitar class
  • Friend introduces him to ska punk, then Black Flag
  • Watches 1981 Target video of Rollins-era Black Flag
  • Rise Above vocals trigger emotional, tearful revelation
  • Explains Black Flag filled a void from turbulent childhood
  • Contrasts Korn/Deftones' anger with punk's empowering message
  • Credits Rollins with teaching self-understanding and personal growth
  • Recalls performing onstage with Rollins at Ohio festival
  • Anger management counselor used Rollins to redirect his aggression
  • Growing up Black, punk, skateboarding in Arizona desert
  • Faced criticism from all sides for musical taste
  • Explored funk, hip-hop, grunge without genre boundaries
  • Connects N.W.A. and Black Flag's shared themes of injustice
  • Discusses punk and hip-hop confronting police brutality parallels
  • Champions open-mindedness across seemingly opposite music scenes
  • Describes local DIY scene at Mesa's Nile basement
  • Panhandled for five dollars to attend all-ages shows
  • Cheerleading came after punk, called "most punk rock" act
  • Discusses tattoos, straight-edge culture, Minor Threat connection
  • Shares personal encounters meeting Henry Rollins and Ian MacKaye
  • Praises Rollins and MacKaye's discipline, historical knowledge, friendship
  • Draws parallels between punk and comedy's DIY authenticity
  • Talks band Mad Peaceful, growing sold-out comedy success
  • Discusses Australia tour interest, interview wrap up

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