Max Ripps Shreds

Mookie Spitz talks to Max Ripps, a guitarist, drummer, park ranger, and millennial-zoomer hybrid about the contradictions of life as a 20-something in the post-everything era. From guerrilla basement shows in Philly to civil service pride, Max opens up about the pressures of self-producing music in the digital age, the burnout that comes with it, and why real-world connection is more important than social media clout.

They dive into the collapse of musical genres, the rebirth of local scenes, the grind of being an artist and a marketer, and how working for the city might just be the most punk thing left. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by infinite choices or nostalgic for a time when music was a physical object and MTV was cool, this one hits home. Tune in for insights, laughs, and the unfiltered truth about trying to make art without losing your soul.

The Guest

Max Ripps is a New York City musician turned Philadelphia park ranger. 

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