Chris Watts of Upset Boy and the Queens

Host Jason Schreurs talks to Chris Watts of Upset Boy and the Queens about how a perfect storm of stress and mental health issues resulted in a panic attack onstage. Upon reflection and in therapy, Chris realized his un-wellness was due in part to suppressing post-traumatic stress from an incident during Hurricane Katrina.

Featured song clips:
Upset Boy and the Queens - "Silver Dreamer" (2024)
The Stooges - "Down on the Street" from Funhouse (Elektra/Asylum Records, 1970)
Upset Boy and the Queens - "Trying to Get to You" from Sweet Cheetah Double A-Side (Sweet Cheetah Records, 2024)

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Intro/background music clips:
Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache"
Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus"

Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com