Complete Control - Punk Rock Activists Anti-Flag and Fmr. Tennis Pro&Comedian Michael Kosta

EPISODE SYNOPSIS:
Who does more drugs, tennis pros or punk rockers? We brought Anti-Flag and the hilarious Michael Kosta to get the answer to this question and more. A panel of talented guys and good sports, Anti-Flag are in the midst of the Warped tour and Michael Kosta, discusses his shift from pro-tennis to stand-up comedy.
We talk about sports obsessions, superstitions, and the terror of bombing in front of an audience. Enjoy!

GUEST BIO:
Anti-Flag hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and formed in 1988. The band is well known for its left-wing political views, focusing on anti-war activism, imperialism, class struggle, human rights, and various socio-political sentiments. Anti-Flag is known also for their advocacy of progressive political action groups such as Greenpeace and Amnesty International. Most recently, the band has declared solidarity with the global Occupy Together movement. They are performing on the Vans Warped Tour through mid-July.

Michael Kosta is a former professional tennis player turned comedian. He regularly appears on the The Tonight Show, and has had his own stand-up special, "Comedy Central Presents: Michael Kosta." In the fall of 2011 he made his debut on Conan. He was also chosen to host the backstage live show for the 63rd Annual Emmy Awards.

ADD'L LINKS:
http://www.anti-flag.com/
http://www.myspace.com/antiflag
http://www.michaelkosta.com/
http://twitter.com/#!/michaelkosta
http://vanswarpedtour.com/

EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
00:01 Welcome to Complete Control.
01:11 Introducing Justin Sane and No. 2 from Anti-Flag and Michael Kosta.
02:04 Drug usage among the panel of guests.
03:57 No. 2 gets scared straight by his upbringing.
06:09 Michael's upbringing in an upwardly-mobile tennis family.
08:36 No. 2 and Michael attempt a foray into professional sports and learn dedication.
09:46 The family support systems behind Anti-Flag and Michael.
13:44 How to bomb in music and comedy.
18:27 When Joe opened for the Ramones.
19:57 Having a shitty gig and working through it.
21:20 Michael Kosta live in Miami (and the reaction to the tape).
23:00 The new Anti-Flag vinyl.
24:31 Superstitions and rituals for performers and athletes.
30:47 Thanks and keep following!