About this episode

Chris Wrenn discusses Boston's punk scene and the cultural significance of the phrase 'Yankees Suck'.

In this episode, we're chatting with Chris Wrenn, author of Fenway Punk: How a Boston Indie Label Scored Big on Baseball's Greatest Rivalry. He talks about "Yankees Suck," going legit with Sully's Brand, and the city's enduring punk and hardcore scene. It's a true Boston story with plenty of only-in-Beantown insights.

People in this episode

Host: Lee Stabert

Guest: Chris Wrenn

Topics covered

• Boston culture
• punk music
• indie labels
• sports rivalries
• local insights

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Fenway Punk: How a Boston Indie Label Scored Big on Baseball's Greatest Rivalry

Places: Boston, New York, Fenway

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