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Dwyer chats it up with one of his favorite story tellers Kevin McGeehan. Kevin has a gift for taking his interesting life and intricately weaving it into tales of heart break and hilarity. Kevin informs us how one utilizes their personal pains, failures and accidents and turn them into entertainment. You can hear more of Kevin's works on his podcast Funny, 'Cuz It's True. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So as not to have a typical comedian on comedian chat Dwyer and Pepitone decided to use Chris Hedges' scathing social critic Empire Of Illusion as the umbrella for their conversation. Pepitone and Dwyer humorously discuss the looming apocalypse, how we've grown used to the bullshit lies, the struggle with the ego and the corporatization/militarization of our institutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dwyer sits down with Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla who works on anti-nuclear and war grass roots campaigns. They chew the fat about creative ways to have a safer future, how our current foreign policies are bankrupting he U.S. and Matt suggest selling E on her door to door canvassing. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt sits with Occupy LA activist, Ryan Rice, to discuss the radical tactics of eliminating individuals’ debts and foreclosures through the Debt Jubilee and Home Defense Movements. They also converse how moneyed interests are making the U.S. a fascist state and how liberating ourselves and dirtying our hands can inflict change in the country Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dwyer sits down with Darryl Perry from Cop Block and the Police Accountability Report to discuss our rights, how to talk to cops, the looming police state and how the police no longer are responsible in protecting us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dwyer sits down with Joey Siara frontman for the Henry Clay People and discusses the dynamics of being in a band with your brother, education, liberalism, ways to approach debate, drinking and shares a possible huge change in his music career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dwyer sits down and talks with Daniel Foor, Mr. Foor leads non-dogmatic, heart-centered trainings and rituals that engage the ancestors and the natural elemental worlds with the intent of remembering our personal destiny and gifts here in service to the Earth. Oddly, it's a very light entertaining conversation discussing eating drugs, living in Africa and even Dwyer's own hit man grandfather. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dwyer sits down with Will Potter independent journalist and author of the book Green Is The New Red An Insiders Account of a Social Movement Under Siege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Front man and songwriter Owen Ashworth of Advance Base and Casiotone For The Painfully Alone sits down with Dwyer to discuss music, movies, the great city of Chicago and the satanic charms of Led Zeppelin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World renowned artist and creator of The Cadillac Ranch, Hudson Marquez, sits down with Dwyer to discuss growing up in New Orleans, seeking out Professor Longhair and bringing him out of hiding to play music again and his days with the Ant farm and TVTV. Hudson is a unique entertaining voice and lets the stories roll in this highly interesting Conversation With Matt Dwyer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 2003, Dan Kovalik sued Coca Cola for paramilitaries killing and torturing union organizers in Columbia. He is a highly respected social critic, professor, labor rights lawyer and human being. He sits down with Dwyer for an engaging in-depth conversation about a wide array of topics including the weakening of unions, Obama's foreign policy and America's military involvement with third world countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Revolutionary, poet, blues scholar, writer legend and citizen of the world John Sinclair sits down with Dwyer for a highly interesting conversation about the state of the world, pop culture, music and Lying Ryan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Bazan of Pedro The Lion, The Head Phones and various solo projects joins Dwyer with a very honest, riveting and hilarious conversation that covers a wide array of topics. From the fun of drinking, the creative process and the journey into agnosticism; Bazan was listed as one of Paste Magazine's Best100 Living songwriters, don't miss this interview! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bryan Lewis Saunders is an artist of various mediums and a hard guy to put into a simple short description. His tales are vibrant furious and wild. He is a dedicated brilliant artist with over 8000 self portraits. He's also traveled the world performing stand up tragedy. Dwyer and Bryan have a riveting conversation on this episode of Conversations With Matt Dwyer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Director of the Fishbone documentary Everyday Sunshine joins Dwyer in a conversation about filmmaking, music, hanging our with Al Gore and the hidden weirdness of Irvine California. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dwyer has a conversation with lo-fi pioneer and frontman of Mount Eerie and The Microphones, Phil Elverum. Listen in as they discuss, music, taking over the world, reclusive behavior and the vitality of the underground music scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Novelist Andrea Portes joins Conversations With Matt Dwyer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When smart people are funny, look out! Katharine Bainbridge joins Conversations with Matt Dwyer for a really charming, intellectual and fun podcast. Share with your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Dwyer explores his Buddhist philosophies and has an in depth interview with Pamela Bothwell, a Buddhist Shastri. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt has a lighter interview and talks to the fascinating John Nese at his small business the Galco's Soda Pop Stop in L.A. John Nese is deeply embedded in in Los Angeles culture. Donate to Conversations With Matt Dwyer today and help keep this ship afloat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Legendary musician and activist Wayne Kramer of the MC5 joins fringe comedian Matt Dwyer for an in depth conversation on music, prison and Wayne's charity "Jail Guitar Doors USA" About Jail Guitar Doors: In 1978, The Clash released the song, “Jail Guitar Doors.” The song tells the story of the imprisonment of their fellow musician Wayne Kramer. In 2007, to honor the life of Clash founder, Joe Strummer, Billy Bragg launches an initiative in England to provide musical equipment used to rehabilitat...
In a truly powerful interview, Matt talks to Black Panther and Tanzanian Orphanage founder Pete O'Neal, who humbly introduces himself as "Pete From Kansas City, Missouri" Pete tells us about getting by as a Black Panther, government surveillance, fleeing the country, moving to Sweden and finally starting a children's home in Tanzania. If you are moved by Pete and on behalf of our collective, please donate to www.leadersoftomorrowchildrenshome.com and help Pete's family and countless children lea...
When Matt Dwyer isn't forgetting to hit record, he is making landmark podcasts! A funny, telling, intimate conversation with William McLaughlin, Program Development Manager at IMPACT rehabilitation center is just what the doctor ordered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Yow is the intense and legendary front man for the band Jesus Lizard and other groups like Scratch Acid. After a lifelong adoration, Matt Dwyer sits down with an idol of his and we learn about Yow's art, brief stint in stand up comedy and hear a rare commercial audition Yow did as the Aflac Duck. Visit DavidYow.net to see his incredible visual art and to learn more about 'Get Faced.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Margolin & Lawrence (lasdopestattorney.com) are criminal defense attorneys, they specialize in defending the rights of those imprisoned for marijuana offenses. For a detailed overview of their cause or in need of a free consultation, visit lasdopestattorney.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Channel and Psychic Nora Herold (http://www.noraherold.com/) sits down with Matt and they have an in depth conversation on what it means to be a channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
