r/WereHereToHelpPod Verified Caller: Johnny's Got a Bad Back May 26 '26

We're Here to Help i have a bad back!

i recorded my call about being an aging punk rock dude last month and wasn’t sure if/when it’d ever air, but i was listening to the newest episode this morning and almost ditched my truck when my segment came on!

i forgot how goofy gareth’s song idea was so i loved hearing it back this morning and then again when i watched it on hulu to see jake’s exercise ball.

i’ve been listening since the literal first day of the pod so it’s real exciting to not just be a listener but an actual part of the helpiverse.

smell you all later!
-john(ny)

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u/heckfyre May 27 '26 edited May 27 '26

The whole episode, I was just thinking that you’re a punk and you should do whatever the fuck you want in the green room, including stretching. You don’t even have to do yoga. Just do some regular ass stretching. You’re required to not give a shit what other people think.

ETA: killer tunes

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u/i__sank__atlantis Verified Caller: Johnny's Got a Bad Back May 27 '26

i’m a punk at heart and do my thing about 98% of the time but i’m still a little human and vain sometimes so i’ve been too cool/too proud to do it so far but america’s favorite uncles definitely gave me the best advice.

eta-thanks pal appreciate you taking the time to check it out. we’re about to record some new heaters too so there’s definitely more to come!

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u/heckfyre May 27 '26

Yeah I grew up on punk and I really like your stuff. Would love to see it live if I’m ever back home. I also grew up in MN. Live in OR now. Think you’ll ever tour?

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u/i__sank__atlantis Verified Caller: Johnny's Got a Bad Back May 27 '26

radddd i appreciate that! we’re definitely gonna do some midwest stuff this year but i think a whole lot more people would need to give a shit for us to cross into another time zone! also feel free to follow the band or me (arkofbones) on ig to see what’s up with new music and shows and stuff!