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TJ Miller is a stand-up comedian and actor, notable for his roles as Erlich Bachman in Silicon Valley, Weasel in Deadpool, and apparently even the Mucinex booger thing. Recorded right before his set at The Secret Group in Houston Texas, TJ discusses things his rapid ascent to A-list status, favorite Bachman lines, and his mancing looking but super friendly bodyguard.
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It's Day For Night 2.0 as Houston's new flagship festival returns, shattering every bar it set in its wildly successful debut in 2015. With monster music lineups and showcasing mind blowing visual art installations, Day For Night has established itself as one of the most elite music festivals worldwide in just two years. Honored and humbled to be able to attend as media, DDP is joined on site by two Houston icons gaining international recognition, Kam Franklin of the Suffers, and rap artist Fat Tony. Also in this episode, Brian Chippendale, drummer and vocalist of the legendary two-piece experimental/noise rock band, Lightning Bolt, sits down with us and shares history, memories, and knowledge while we check off another favorite drummer off our bucket list. Onwards to Day For Night 2017!
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Scott Sturgeon and Jesse Sendejas are two musicians who front Leftöver Crack and Days n Daze respectively. Popularly known by his stage name "Stza", Scott Sturgeon gained a worldwide following by being the front man not only to LÖC, but also to Choking Victim and Star Fucking Hipsters, three of the most prolific and notorious ska-punk acts to emerge in the last two decades. Days N Daze is a folk-punk band that borrows elements from hardcore and crust music who after spending some time as one of the flagship bands in Houston's punk scene, is gaining nationwide attention and rising to prominence.
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It's the second coming of the powerful Timothy Russell, aka Guilla, to the podcast. One of Houston's best and brightest rap artists on the rise, Guilla is on the warpath to greatness, tirelessly moving one project to the next and focused on showcasing every aspect of his craft. With plans to release a new full length in early 2017, folks can tie themselves up in the meantime with his freshly dropped mixtape, Rap, Trap, & Drums - Vol. II.
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Handsomebeast are some of our closest friends on the planet. As one of Houston's most exciting live bands, they command any stage they are on. We welcome them back on the podcast to discuss their newest album "The Badass Future" which releases December 2nd. Rejoice!
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After a near two decade reign as one of the most notorious and highly regarded metal bands in the world, the members of The Dillinger Escape Plan are hanging it up after they complete their current and final tour. Needless to say, we jumped at the opportunity to speak to the band's guitarist and only remaining founding member, Ben Weinman, about the decision to end the band, the final album, and to recap the 20 years that turned this collective of talented musicians into legends.
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Myq Kaplan is a stand-up comedian and podcaster from Livingston, New Jersey. Segueing into comedy through performing as a musician, Myq has appeared on various TV spots including Last Comic Standing, The Tonight Show, and America's Got Talent and his latest special Small, Dork, and Handsome is streaming on Netflix. Myq will be performing live in Houston at The Secret Group on November 6th! Get tickets at www.thesecretgrouphtx.com
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Another one scratched off the bucket list as Chris Wee joins us on the show! Chris is the drummer and a founding member of And So I Watch You From Afar, a four piece instrumental band formed in Belfast, Ireland. Four groundbreaking albums under their belt and with another on the way, ASIWYFA draw ever closer to perfecting their unique sound that draws elements from post rock and math, crafting songs that showcase their affinity for blending beautiful soundscapes, bright guitar melodies, anthemic vocals, and technical yet inherently raw energy.
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Ku Egenti is a Houston based stand-up comedian who was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. Ku is frequently a staple in the many comedy festivals and showcases that make up a big part of Houston's surging comedy scene. He has also never seen the original Star Wars trilogy despite claiming he's a fan of Harrison Ford.
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Zia McCabe and Peter Holmström are the respective keyboardist/bassist and the guitarist for The Dandy Warhols, a four piece band from Portland, OR who have achieved a status as one of the most prominent alternative rock bands ever since forming in 1994. Having gained commercial success early in their career, the band has since built an extensive catalogue of music that incorporates a wide spectrum of influences, ranging anywhere from psychedelia and shoegaze to blues rock and synth pop. They are currently on tour for their latest and tenth ever full length entry, Distortland. Find our news and tour dates at www.dandywarhols.com
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Bob Lane is a Houston musician and a well known figure in the local music scene. He is one of the original members of Another Run, a band known for its eclectic mix of everything from indie, pop, and post-hardcore incorporated in its sound. Bob is also a member of Whit, a band that is often a staple in some of Houston's strongest lineups, along with front-woman Maddie Whitaker. Find out more about Bob at www.anotherrun.net
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Jonathan Perez is a Houston musician currently known for his one man project, Pitter Patter, as well as being one half of the duo that formed the late great Female Demand, a band that helped shape the Houston underground music scene into what it is today. As Pitter Patter, Jonathan has released a new album titled "Realms" which serves as his first entry in the project's three year existence.
Realms is available on any major streaming service and can be streamed at: http://www.pitter-patter-music.com/#realms
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Andrew Youngblood is a Houston stand-up comedian, booking agent, and a key figure behind The Secret Group, a collective as well as a movement dedicated to fostering Houston music and comedy. The Secret Group has been the main driving force behind reviving comedy in Houston, effectively ushering in a new era and providing a platform for a new generation of local comics. With the opening of their brand new venue/bar/comedy club, they will continue to make this city a destination. For more info, visit: www.thesecretgrouphtx.com
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Sobe Lash is an urban punk musician out of Houston who just released her third EP, "Pretty Reckless". Mark Drew is rapper out of Houston who also released his third EP, "Seasons". He also currently holds a 0-1 record against Brandon in NBA2K
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Recorded in front of a live audience inside the powerful The Raven Tower, we snagged a podcast with all three original members of the Fall of Troy. On an extensive world tour for the release of OK, their newest and most DIY album yet, the band has been surging since their highly anticipated reunion in December of 2013. This episodes covers topics from their current songwriting process as a 14 year old band known for their technical savagery, ideas behind their "pay what you want" album release, and side projects. It is also the first in our new live podcast video series. So go watch this episode on YouTube! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=280-ItNUo3Q
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Harry Sheppard is a jazz vibraphonist out of Houston. He is 88 years old and quite literally a living legend. He has played with the likes of Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and even opened up for comic like Lenny Bruce and Richard Pryor. He plays every Monday at Brasil Cafe!
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In keeping with a tradition of having on our favorite drummers, we're honored to have John Clardy return to the podcast! John is the drummer for one of our most favorite bands ever (and former guests), Tera Melos, along with Nick Reinhart at Nathan Latona. He was featured in Modern Drummer, and is known for his technically brilliant and complex drum style. Apart from working in the pre-alpha stages of a new Tera Melos full length, John is currently on a short tour performing solo.
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After a string of music-centric guests, this episode features Li Lu and returning guest Zahid Dewji to keep things fresh. Li is a director and filmmaker from Houston who is about to release her first ever feature length film titled, There Is A New World Somewhere. She is currently on tour to screen the film in select cities. Zahid is a stand-up comedian and musician who is credited with co-writing the film's score. Bam!
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Anthony Obi aka Fat Tony is one of Houston's perennial rappers and considered a pioneer in the local DIY music and arts scene. His new three-track album "Look" is his latest addition to his extended discography and he is currently working in a newly formed project with Kyle Mabson called "Charge it to the Game."
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DKM returns to the podcast ahead of the release of their newest EP "A Night in the Life Of". These guys are truly a tremendous band and one of our favorites in town. We also preview two songs from the record! Boom!
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