Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

EP. 379 - Patrick Kindlon (Drug Church)

Feb 27, 2026
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Patrick Kindlon
Patrick Kindlon, vocalist of hardcore band Drug Church and comic-book creator, shares wild touring tales and backstage chaos. He contrasts arena shows with dingy basements, recalls brutal onstage injuries and visa drama, and explains juggling comics and punk life. Expect stories about festival fever, tour finances, scene tensions, and the grind of creative collaboration.
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How Arena Crowds Split By Age Shape The Show

  • Touring with Deftones exposed Drug Church to bifurcated crowds: active younger floors and older seated fans, which let both groups enjoy the show.
  • Patrick says the floor skews 16–25 and is open-minded and energetic, while older fans watch from seats.
ANECDOTE

From Black Metal Festivals To Dog Stained Floors

  • Patrick recalled playing incongruous bills like black metal or nu-metal festivals where Drug Church felt out of place.
  • He also described decades of basement, backyard and squat shows, including sleeping on floors with animal messes.
ANECDOTE

Writes Lyrics And Comics In The Same Fast Way

  • Patrick writes lyrics quickly under pressure, often drafting words while listening five times then finishing in the vocal booth.
  • He treats comic scripts similarly fast, doing one or two passes and relying on collaborators to refine the work.
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