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Eddie Stern

Yoga celebrity, Eddie Stern talks about tapping into creativity, meditation, the bad old East Village and the importance of yoga in schools. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenan Thompson

The Saturday Night Live star and standup comic discusses his love for classic rock, Willie Nelson, bodega drug dealers, Atlanta and Keanu Reeves along with the difficulties of doing comedy. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mikey Weiss

Mikey Weiss of Dance Hall Crashers and owner of the awesome electronics store in Brooklyn, Mikey's Hook Up, discusses his old band, small business, ska and becoming a ping pong master! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live at Union Hall

We recorded our momentous 100th episode in front of a live audience at Union Hall, Brooklyn with Janeane Garofalo, Vanessa Bayer, Laura Stevenson, Chris Farren and Benny Horowitz. Then Laura and Chris performed a song each! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Davy Rothbart

This American Life contributor and FOUND magazine founder discusses his memoir, My Heart Is An Idiot; as well as zine culture, punk rock and his writing process. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forrest Kline

Hellogoodbye's mastermind Forrest Kline takes a breather from opening for Paramore and Metric, to discuss songwriting, how to stay sane during a tour and why renting a box truck sounds like a better idea than it is. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Masked Intruder

Blue and Red, of punk band, Masked Intruder, talk about how they met in prison. Their inspiration for song writing and how they love to steal. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Less Than Jake

Less Than Jakes Vinnie, Buddy and JR talk about their records, the unconventional video for "My Money is on the Long Shot", and why it's still just fun to be in Less Than Jake. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taran Killam

Saturday Night Live star Taran Killam discusses his comic book "The Illegitimates", MADtv, SNL, Callifornia punk rock and what it's like to be married to one of The Avengers. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris McCaughan

Guitarist/vocalist Chris McCaughan of The Lawrence Arms discusses the dark nature of his writing, relocating from Chicago to Portland and some handy tips on how to treat your mixologist. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JD Samson

JD Samson talks about being in Le Tigre and Bikini Kill, Sara Lawrence, Ohio and the difficulties of apartment life in NYC. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Wiebe

Mike Wiebe, frontman for Riverboat Gamblers and Hight Tension Wires discusses the parallels between his music and comedy careers and watching Ben Weasel punch women at SxSW. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Joseph

John "Bloodclot" Joseph of the Cro-Mags talks about NYC hardcore, CBGB matinees, and all the world's conspiracies. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Pope

Alternative comic book writer/artist, Paul Pope does some serious geeking out with Steven on comics, music, zombies and the Vincent Price cookbook. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Hill

Comedian, Dave Hill discusses his native Cleveland, Mini-Kiss, opening for a Weezer cover band and a love-hate relationship with Sammy Hagar. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overseas-Part 2

The 2nd installment of our 2-part series with Overseas with David Bazan (Pedro The Lion) and Matt Kadane (Bedhead, The New Year) discussing their collaborative process and drinking preferences (Bazan admits he will go "frat dude" every once in a while). Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overseas-Part 1

Part one of a 2-part series with the indie rock supergroup, Overseas. Will Johnson (Centro-Matic) and Bubba Kadane (Bedhead, The New Year) discuss how their latest musical project came together and what it's like performing everywhere from rock clubs to people's living rooms. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blake Schwarzenbach

Blake Schwarzenbach, the songwriting mastermind behind forgetters, Thorns of Life, Jets to Brazil, and the almighty Jawbreaker, joins us this week to discuss his music, the state of bands today, and his MC skills. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benny Horowitz

Benny Horowitz, drummer for Gaslight Anthem, gives some much needed advice to all the drummers out there. He also talks about living with drug dealers in New Brunswick, little big cats, his fantasy of dying on stage, and enacting a Kickstarter to send Tommy Lee over Niagara Falls. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deano Jones

Deano Jones talks about his 90's East Village band, Clowns For Progress, and touring with the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Spacehog and creatively promoting to Matt Pinfield. There's also comedy improv and self publishing his first interactive novel, "Rise Of The Café Racer". Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.