Andy Siara screenwriter of the hit summer Indie film Palm Springs joins CWMD to talk about the evolution of the film, discovering his love for movies, his early days in the band the Henry Clay People, and shift from musician to TV/film writing. **SHOW NOTE** There is a slight technical issue with a faint buzzing in the sound. I didn't hear it during recording. Sorry I couldn't fix it. Show Notes Palm Springs can be screened on Hulu. Music: "Turn Your Head," by Ken Vandermark from the album Turn ...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 186
Indigenous Artist & Activist Gregg Deal returns to discuss the recent development with the names of a certain Washington football team, the Native protests at Mount Rushmore, police violence against Native Americans and so much more. As before Gregg sheds light on issues that America has continuously overlooked. More Gregg Deal Here: http://greggdeal.com/ Instagram & Twitter: @greggdeal Matt Dwyer: themattdwyer.com Instagram @conversationswithdwyer Opening Song: "Turn Your Head" by Ken V...
Jul 20, 2020•54 min•Ep. 185
Rob Barbato was a member of LA's acclaimed band Darker My Love. After they broke up Rob went on and played with The Fall, Cass McCombs and Kevin Morby. He's also produced such bands as The Vivian Girls, Bleached and Apex Manor. Rob joins CWMD to discuss working with Mark E. Smith, Cass McCombs, life in Texas and Darker My Love. You can find all things Rob Barbato at robbarbato.com. Opening Song: "What's A Mans Paris" by Darker My Love Produced, recorded and edited by Matt Dwyer Consulting Produc...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 184
Daniel Crook is an artist who gained world-wide attention for his work focusing on toxic masculinity. He joins CWMD to discuss his recent experiences protesting for the BLM movement, his life growing up pansexual in a violent and small environment and much more. It's a very intense conversations. Follow the leaders Daniel mentions in the interview here: @janayathefuture @osopepatrisse @docmellymel @kendrick38 You can follow Daniel on IG at @danielcrook Theme Song: Turn Your Head by Ken Vandermar...
Jul 08, 2020•54 min•Ep. 183
Sub Pop recording artist Alicia Bognanno of the band Bully joins CWMD to discuss her new album SUGAREGG and how she had to derail her ego and insecurities to complete it. She also shares about finding new approaches to songwriting, interning with Steve Albini, and the boy clubs of the music world. SUGAREGG will be released August 21st on Sub Pop Records. http://www.bullythemusic.com/ Instagram: @bullythemusic Twitter: @Bully https://www.subpop.com/artists/bully Producer, Tech Guy & All the O...
Jul 01, 2020•44 min•Ep. 182
Sean Tillman aka Har Mar Super Star joins CWMD to talk about growing into the confidence of his alter ego Harm Mar Super Star, the heartbreak it takes to sing soul, overcoming failure, and rebuilding Minneapolis after the murder of George Floyd. Opening Song Prisoner by Har Mar Super Star from the Album Bye Bye 17 LINKS http://www.harmarsuperstar.com/ https://www.heartbones2.com/ https://coloringbooksforacause.com/ Show Credits Consulting Producer - Dustin Marshall Producing, Booking, Editing, S...
Jun 24, 2020•59 min•Ep. 181
David Pajo was a member of the seminal Indie band Slint and has released a large library of solo music under the monikers, Papa M, Pajo, and Aerial M. David joins CWMD to discuss his early days in of discovering Punk, the first time they played with Steve Albini, life as a hired hand and his music which defies being labeled by a specific genre. Find his music here: https://www.dragcity.com/artists/papa-m and here https://papam.bandcamp.com/ Follow David on Instagram: @cestcadavidpajo Opening Son...
Jun 17, 2020•57 min•Ep. 180
Adrian Teacher is a musician and songwriter out of B.C. He's in one of Dwyer's favorite bands the Apollo Ghosts and Adrian Teacher and the Subs. He joins Matt to talk about his logic behind having multiple bands, the 4 track movement and how it taught him how to write music, not having a business mind and the end of the four dude rock band era. https://apolloghosts.bandcamp.com/ https://adrianteacher.bandcamp.com/ https://thenameofthisbandiscool.bandcamp.com/ Created, Produced and Curated by Mat...
Jun 10, 2020•57 min•Ep. 179
Norma Jean Almodovar talks about her time working for the LA PD and the corruption she witnessed. She also discusses how she left working for the PD became to sex worker, activist and her bit for Lieutenant Governor California . Ms. Almodovar further shares about being harassed by LA police for the book she was writing and the time she spent in jail. Norma Jean is charming as fuck, hilarious insightful and filled with tales of corruption in LA Police Department. http://www.normajeanalmodovar.com...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 178
Jimmie Dale Gilmore is a music legend. With Joe Ely and Butch Hancock he founded the highly influential Flatlanders. Jimmie joins CWMD to talk about his music beginnings, leaving the business for spiritual pursuits, his return to Country and his work with the great Dave Alvin. Jimmie Dale Gilmore is a one of a kind. Check out his website: https://jimmiedalegilmore.com/ Opening Music: "Dallas," by Jimmie Dale Gilmore and the Flatlanders Consulting Producer: Dustin Marshall Technical Shit (and not...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 177
Alie Ward hosts one of the most popular science podcasts in the world Ologies. She joins CMWD to discuss battling anxiety, her journey from journalist, to actor, to painter to podcast hero. She also drops some science on Covid-19 and how to handle science deniers. It's a real honor to have Ms. Ward on the show. She's funny, warm, curious and damned funny. Listen to Ologies here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ologies-with-alie-ward/id1278815517 SHOW NOTES: Theme Song: "Turn Your Head" by ...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 176
Allen Secher has incredible stories. He was a Freedom Rider, thrown in packed dirty jails, and was there for the St. Augustine Pool Incident. and still fights for civil rights today. Allen his tales with a quick wit and blunt truth. It's a riveting tale and a great slice of history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 175
Danny Bland joins CWMD for the third time to discuss his new book, We Shouldn't Be Doing This . Danny and Dwyer also talk about the art of haiku poetry, how some believe he has desecrated the form and life on the road. Mr. Bland also deconstructs the the art of the fart joke. Purchase Danny's book here: https://revolutionartshop.com/ Danny Bland can be followed on twitter at: @mrdannybland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 05, 2020•58 min•Ep. 174
Ryan Kattner aka Honus Honus has been the long time creative force behind the critically acclaimed band, Man Man. He joins CWMD to discuss his first Man Man album in seven years, how it felt to have his band taken away from him, and getting amnesia after every album and how he has to learn how to write music again. The new Man Man album 'Dream Hunting in the Valley of the Between' will be released May 1st on Sub Pop Records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 29, 2020•45 min•Ep. 173
Donna Jay Fulks is one of the most successful voiceover actresses workin today. She joins CWMD to talk about the misconceptions about the field, how agism and sexism can play even when audiences will only hear your voice, challenging yourself and the work ethic of Chicagoans. Donna is a charming and funny and her insights into the business are engaging and insightful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 172
Ryan Sambol was the frontman and songwriter for The Strange Boys. The band quickly gained respect and success playing festivals, touring with such notable bands as Spoon and The Black Lips. Ryan joins CWMD to discuss how the band found its unique sound, experiencing success at a young age, the hard times he fell on after the band's break up, and the new music he is currently creating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2020•49 min•Ep. 171
John Lurie is the true definition of a Renaissance man. He's starred in films such as Stranger Than Paradise and Down By Law, created innovative and influential music acts The Lounge Lizards and Marvin Pontiac, wrote, directed and hosted, "Fishing With John," and is a brilliant painter. He joins CWMD to discuss his new project, "Painting With John," and his new upcoming book. John and Matt also discuss, his creative process, and how the apostles may have just been like Mike Pence. Hosted on Acas...
Apr 08, 2020•53 min•Ep. 170
Ross Flournoy is the frontman for the bands The Broken West and Apex Manor. He joins Dwyer in a candid conversation about how touring is hell on earth, bottoming out on booze, and how he had to relearn how to write music without the crutch of liquor. They also reminisce about the L.A. music/comedy scene circa 2005 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 01, 2020•59 min•Ep. 169
Lee Baggett is a legend among musicians. His brilliance is touted by such notable singer songwriters such as Phil Elverum, Kyle Field and Karl Blau. Lee has played guitar on numerous Little Wings albums but has been somewhat a hidden gem ass a frontman and solo artists. That has changed with Perpetual Doom's release of his new album In a Minute. Lee joins "Conversations With Dwyer" to talk about his mysterious career, his new album, and various tales of growing up on the West Coast. Below in the...
Mar 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 233
Christian Picciolini is a former Chicago Nazi Skinhead. His book White American Youth is the story of his tale about being pulled into the extremist lifestyle and how he got out. His new book Breaking Hate explores the lives of various people trapped within extremism and how he helps them escape. Christian joins Matt Dwyer to discuss his former life as a Nazi skinhead leader how his past haunts him, and how the current how the Alt-Right Movement operates. Christian and Matt are also from Chicago...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 168
Drew Ackerman aka Dearest Scooter is the creator and host of the genius Sleep With Me podcast. A show he created to help people with insomnia, anxiety and various other sleep issues drift off to slumberland. Drew and Matt have an honest and one of the funniest conversations in the show's history. They explore what lead Drew to the idea, struggling to find a meaningful path in life and the day he saw his reflection in the mirror and knew he needed to get his act together. Drew is a brilliant and ...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 167
Luis J. Rodriguez is a former gang member turned author, journalist and poet laureate of Los Angeles. He joins CWMD to discuss how his parents would have rather him stay in the streets than become a writer, the struggle to find his voice, labor movements, the working class side Los Angeles no one knows, the similarities between Chicago and LA writers and much much more. Check out his websites: www.luisjrodriguez.com www.tiachucha.org and his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hu...
Mar 11, 2020•53 min•Ep. 166
Author of, “My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean," Amy Dresner joins CWMD to discuss her sex and drug addiction, working on chain gangs, growing up in Beverly Hills and the pain one must endure to be an honest writer. Elle magazine compared Dresner’s darkly comic memoir to Carrie Fisher’s “Postcards from the Edge” and Mary Karr’s “Lit,” calling Dresner’s book “one for the ages.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 04, 2020•54 min•Ep. 165
Indigenous artist and activist Gregg Deal joins CWMD in a engaging and eye opening discussion about being a truthful artist without gimmicks, how the federal government had outlawed the ceremonies and rituals of indigenous people, the expectations put on his people by western culture and how the various nations view Elizabeth Warren's and other people's claims of Native American Status. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 164
At age nineteen Kenneth E. Hartman was sentenced to life without parole for accidentally killing a man in a drunken street fight. His book Mother California is about is time in prison, finding love and becoming reformed. He joins CWMD to discuss life in prison, freedom, and the future of our prison system. Mr. Hartman is a captivating man with a lot to share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 20, 2020•59 min•Ep. 163
Neil sits down with Matt to talk about his recent book, Out of the Wreck I Rise: A Literary Companion to Recovery. Neil talks about addiction, literature and the splendor of Chicago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 02, 2017•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 162
Like all conversations with Duncan Trussell this one is filled with spiritualism, metaphysics, truth, the universe and who we are. Dwyer and Duncan have been a little out of touch and catch up discussing our various identities, the poetics of booze, and how you have to kick over the ant hill to see how it rebuilds itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2017•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 161
Comedian Will Weldon joins Dwyer in a hilarious and interesting chat on what they’ve eaten when broke, how everyone needs to start joking on Facebook again and the differences in Canadian healthcare and politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 161
MacArthur Genius Award winning Jazz musician Ken Vandermark joins Dwyer in an inspiring and captivating discussion about the artform of the album, didacticism in art, and how he learned he was winning the MacCarthur Genius Award. Check out his work at kenvandermark.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 26, 2017•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 160
From Feral Audio, We Should Have A Podcast's Corey & Courtney join Dwyer in a conversation about their road trip to the Women’s March. We talk about our national entitlement before Orangie took office, and about staying alert in the face of our lousy new president. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 07, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 158
