Three One G

In this episode of Cult and Culture, JP and Luke interview another JP, one of Justin's oldest and best friends, Jose Palafox. Jose is a drummer who has been in bands such as Struggle and Swing Kids with Justin, has been a college professor, and now works as a social worker in drug rehabilitation in the Bay Area. This episode focuses heavily on mental health, with discussion of suicide. The conversation is a heartfelt one that touches on concepts like what it means to be "punk"-- to avoid the nihilistic side of it and embrace empathy, to focus more on your actions than your words or your aesthetic. Jose speaks from a place of personal experience, as someone who has dealt with addiction and suicidal ideation, and has now been sober for thirteen years. The concept of Cult and Culture began as a short segment created by Justin Pearson, an internationally known musician, record label owner (Three One G Records), author, and actor. He is perhaps best known as bassist for bands such as Dead Cross, The Locust, and S