Common Thread - Episode 16 (Chad Posick)

Common Thread - Episode 16 (Chad Posick)

From Common Thread by Lunchador Podcast Network

February 7, 2026 · 1h 27m · Episode 31

About this episode

Chad Posick discusses his work in criminal justice, advocacy for abused children, and his music career with Cult Body.

Rory 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 known each other for almost 30 years. The three grew up in Fairport, NY, and become friends through skateboarding and their love of Rochester Hardcore. In addition to being a college professor, Chad has published over 35 articles and has participated and lead projects related to investigating the reporting of hate crime by victims, a nation-wide police-community interaction survey project, and an anti-gang initiative. Presently, Chad is focused on research and advocacy efforts for children who have been the victims of abuse. He speaks about practical ways the average person can get involved and help children by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). CASAs are people who help children who were victims of abuse during the legal process when a parent is unable to do so. Oftentimes CASAs are necessary because the parent is the perpetrator of abuse. Chad, Rory, and Greg also discuss policing reform, the rise of authoritarianism, ICE, and the importance of…

People in this episode

Guest: Chad Posick

Topics covered

  • criminal justice
  • criminology
  • music
  • advocacy
  • policing reform
  • community movements

Keywords

  • hate crime
  • CASA
  • authoritarianism
  • ICE
  • Rochester Hardcore

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Cult Body

Books & works: Common Thread

Places: Georgia, Fairport, NY, Rochester, Florida

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