About Issue Oriented

ISSUE ORIENTED is a podcast and website for thoughtful people with good taste in music. From across punk, hardcore, indie, metal and beyond, host Ronen Kauffman invites some of the culture industry’s most compelling personalities to have meaningful discussions on real topics. Unlike most podcasts, ISSUE ORIENTED is neither boring nor a waste of your time.

“The preeminent podcast of its kind” – Revolver Magazine

“Smart and fascinating“ – Buzznet.com

“Phenomenal“ – DecoyMusic.com

“The world’s best punk/hardcore podcast“
- MutinyZine.com

IssueOriented.com also features sweet videos and an insightful, entertaining blog updated by a rotating cast of smarty-pants characters. From worthwhile music to political action, art installations to fundraisers, we filter out only content of the highest grade – the most interesting stuff – and bring it right to you. Of course, our bloggers’ opinions are their own and do not represent those of IssueOriented.com or its editors.

Contact us:
email: issueoriented@gmail.com
telephone: (201) Issue-99
Facebook.com/IssueOriented
Twitter.com/IssueOriented

Nominee, 2009 Podcast Awards – Entertainment category
Nominee, 2008 Podcast Awards – Entertainment category
Nominee, 2008 Weblog Awards – Best Podcast

Producer and Host:

	Ronen Kauffman Ronen is a teacher and writer living in Jersey City, NJ. His first book, New Brunswick, New Jersey, Goodbye is available from Hopeless Records. Ronen’s by-line has appeared in outlets like Alternative Press, Outburn, and AMP; he’s also helped develop content for bands like Shadows Fall, Hatebreed, Burnt By the Sun and The Dillinger Escape Plan. Ronen has also been in a few bands of his own; most recently, Zombie Apocalypse. Find him at RonenKauffman.com.

Associate Producer:
	Patrick Shillenn Following 10 years as a radio and marketing consultant for independent record labels and bands, Patrick currently resides atop the cliffs of Weehawken, NJ and is the owner of Red Flag Management. He is unable to say no to impromptu bike rides, can cook almost anything vegetarian, and knows how to use a machete.

Contributors:
	Starr James In addition to her webtastic web skills, Starr enjoys soccer, snowboarding, and reading three books at a time.
	Justin Brannan A founding force behind the bands Most Precious Blood and Indecision, Justin’s toured the world. He loves radio and has worked for The Howard Stern Show, WNEW in New York and Fuse TV among others. Justin’s on-air segment is called A Person Familiar With the Matter. Check out his Wikipedia page here.
	Jack Sanders Jack has been a trial attorney since 2001, recovering millions of dollars for victims of injury and illegal discrimination. He has battled sexual harassment, racial discrimination, and negligence, all while listening to Screeching Weasel and rooting for the Cleveland Indians. He also has a B.A. in Philosophy, which is pretty funny.
	Mike O. Mike is a lobbyist and campaign organizer currently working on federal and state legislative issues in New York State. He’s also been in some bands, including Burnt By The Sun, Nora, Endeavor, try.fail,try, For The Love Of.