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I'M PEAKING

WE DIDN'T EXPECT A POLITICIAN TO SAY THIS ABOUT RAVES... | IM PEAKING EP. 95

Jul 22, 2026 · 55 min · 13 segments

In episode 95 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we're joined by California Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez: the driving force behind officially recognizing June as EDM Month in California!! We dive into how…

In episode 95 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we're joined by California Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez: the driving force behind officially recognizing June as EDM Month in California!! We dive into how rave culture has evolved over the years, why the government is finally starting to take electronic music seriously, and what the future could look like for festivals, nightlife, and the dance music community. From the economic impact of live events to breaking the stigma surrounding rave culture, this conversation challenged a lot of our own assumptions. Whether you're curious about how EDM is being recognized at the state level or just want to hear a politician who genuinely understands the culture, this is an episode you won't want to miss!!👇 Let us know in the comments: What's one change you'd like to see for the future of rave culture and what does PLUR mean to you? We hope you enjoy 🤍Link to buy an I'M PEAKING Jersey: http://impeakingpod.myshopify.com/Link to grab a BoomBoom (code IMPEAKING to save): https://boomboomnaturals.com/CHECK OUT OUR PATREON (for bonus content) - https://patreon.com/user?u=87212419LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST ON STREAMING PLATFORMS:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/04FSeasdwUWUPaF79ZrlGNApple Music - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-peaking/id1644606726FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:I'M PEAKING PodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/impeakingpod/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@impeakingpodFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/impeakingDevin LarscheidYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@devinlarscheidInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/devinlarscheid/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@devinlarscheidFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/indevinitelyThreads - https://www.threads.net/@devinlarscheidBrinda Arreygue (aka Wavybrin)YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Brindaarrey Instagram - https://instagram.com/Wavybrin TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wavybrin?\_t=8ZaDRCszhLm&\_r=1Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wavybrin?mibextid=LQQJ4dMARK GONZALEZ, California Assembly MemberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/asmmarkgonzalez/#ravers #edm #raves #impeaking #podcast #edmfestivals

In episode 95 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we're joined by California Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez: the driving force behind officially recognizing June as EDM Month in California!! We dive into how…

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Speakers: Mark GonzalezGuestDevin LarscheidHostBrynnHost

Top entities: Electronic dance music×34 California×32 Mark Gonzalez×28 PLUR×18 Sacramento×4

Show signals: SuitabilityLimitedBiasNot politicalAudience≈104k followers

What PLUR Means & Candy-Trading Demo1:00 – 5:23

Devin LarscheidHost

1:00

right welcome back to the i'm peaking podcast question of the day today is what does plur mean to you you guys want to go ahead ladies first yeah

B

BrynnHost

1:13

i shouldn't think about this one Well, okay.

B

BrynnHost

1:17

So, to me, I think plur is, first off, something that's on the dance floor and off the dance floor.

B

BrynnHost

1:24

And it's just designed to keep us all safe.

Devin LarscheidHost

1:26

Should we start first with, like, what the literal definition of plur is? Yeah.

Devin LarscheidHost

1:30

So, like, peace...

Devin LarscheidHost

1:31

Love, unity, respect.

Devin LarscheidHost

1:33

And we also say that there is an extra R, a silent R, if you will, that stands for responsibility.

Devin LarscheidHost

1:39

So a little

B

BrynnHost

1:39

history behind it.

B

BrynnHost

1:41

Peace, love, unity.

B

BrynnHost

1:42

It was a movement.

B

BrynnHost

1:43

Frankie Bones created the movement.

B

BrynnHost

1:45

And then when a fight broke out, they needed to add the extra R for peace, love, unity, respect.

B

BrynnHost

1:50

And then now here we are because EDM has gone mainstream, global, however you call it.

B

BrynnHost

1:56

The additional R of responsibility was added on because there's just more people.

B

BrynnHost

2:00

So we need to have...

B

BrynnHost

2:01

You know, it needs to be more direct of like what exactly the ethos stands for.

Devin LarscheidHost

2:05

Yeah.

Devin LarscheidHost

2:05

Nice.

Devin LarscheidHost

2:06

Exactly.

Mark GonzalezGuest

2:08

Mark, do you want to? Well, I think every day I wake up with plur.

Mark GonzalezGuest

2:11

I think I, you know, you got to wake up every day, happy, positive, going to start the day and make sure that peace, love, unity, respect.

Mark GonzalezGuest

2:19

Plus I'll call it that or R-square.

Mark GonzalezGuest

2:23

Ready to go.

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Society
LegislationPolitics
Music TherapyHealth > Mental Health > Emotional Well-being
Electronic Dance MusicMusic
Music IndustryPolitics > Legislation
Emotional Well-beingHealth > Mental Health
FestivalsEntertainment
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Politics
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PLURMusic > Electronic Dance Music
CommunityMusic > Electronic Dance Music > PLUR
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Event RegulationPolitics > Legislation > Music Industry > Economic Impact
Cultural MovementsSociety > Community Values > Inclusivity
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EDM EventsEntertainment > Festivals
Audience EngagementEntertainment > Festivals > EDM Events
Cultural ExchangeEntertainment > Festivals > EDM Events > Audience Engagement
Community SupportHealth > Mental Health > Emotional Well-being > Music Therapy

What PLUR Means & Candy-Trading Demo1:00 – 5:23

Devin LarscheidHost

1:00

right welcome back to the i'm peaking podcast question of the day today is what does plur mean to you you guys want to go ahead ladies first yeah

B

BrynnHost

1:13

i shouldn't think about this one Well, okay.

B

BrynnHost

1:17

So, to me, I think plur is, first off, something that's on the dance floor and off the dance floor.

B

BrynnHost

1:24

And it's just designed to keep us all safe.

Devin LarscheidHost

1:26

Should we start first with, like, what the literal definition of plur is? Yeah.

Devin LarscheidHost

1:30

So, like, peace...

Devin LarscheidHost

1:31

Love, unity, respect.

Devin LarscheidHost

1:33

And we also say that there is an extra R, a silent R, if you will, that stands for responsibility.

Devin LarscheidHost

1:39

So a little

B

BrynnHost

1:39

history behind it.

B

BrynnHost

1:41

Peace, love, unity.

B

BrynnHost

1:42

It was a movement.

B

BrynnHost

1:43

Frankie Bones created the movement.

B

BrynnHost

1:45

And then when a fight broke out, they needed to add the extra R for peace, love, unity, respect.

B

BrynnHost

1:50

And then now here we are because EDM has gone mainstream, global, however you call it.

B

BrynnHost

1:56

The additional R of responsibility was added on because there's just more people.

B

BrynnHost

2:00

So we need to have...

B

BrynnHost

2:01

You know, it needs to be more direct of like what exactly the ethos stands for.

Devin LarscheidHost

2:05

Yeah.

Devin LarscheidHost

2:05

Nice.

Devin LarscheidHost

2:06

Exactly.

Mark GonzalezGuest

2:08

Mark, do you want to? Well, I think every day I wake up with plur.

Mark GonzalezGuest

2:11

I think I, you know, you got to wake up every day, happy, positive, going to start the day and make sure that peace, love, unity, respect.

Mark GonzalezGuest

2:19

Plus I'll call it that or R-square.

Mark GonzalezGuest

2:23

Ready to go.

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