CZM Book Club: Locust House, by Adam Gnade (Part Three of Four)
Summary
Host Margaret Killjoy narrates part three of Adam Gennady’s novella *Locust House*, exploring the San Diego punk scene through the perspectives of friends James, Francis, and Tyler. The episode covers their experiences at the final party of the Locust House, reflecting on community, post-9/11 disillusionment, and the loss of youth. It contrasts the characters’ diverging paths as they navigate adulthood, nostalgia, and the fleeting nature of their shared subculture.
Topics discussed
Intro, Kewpie Mayo ad, and sponsor breaks
Introduction to Locust House and the San Diego punk scene
Narrator's difficult youth and discovery of punk rock
The Locust House closing party and the 9/11 aftermath
Sponsor breaks and ad reads
The failed flag heist and witnessing a medical emergency
Sponsor breaks and ad reads
Reflections on aging, isolation, and the lost generation
Hosts discuss the book's themes and author Adam Gennady
Outro, final sponsor reads, and credits
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