If there's anything more American than great pop rock, than we don't know it. And if there's anything better than Cheap Trick when you're talking great pop rock, well, you need to get your head examined. And when it comes to Cheap Trick, the second generation of insanely wonderful songwriting is emerging. You know Robin Taylor Zander's dad's work, but wait until you check out Robin. His debut record is a beautiful album, and you know us, we aren't going to lie to you about this sort of thing. So...
Jul 01, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 307
Listeners know how we feel about the band Sparks and we had a rare opportunity that we wanted to share with everyone we've ever met. You may not have heard of Noel, but if you listen to this show, you've definitely heard us sing the praises of two people who wrote and produced a record for her. Ron and Russell Mael from Sparks made "Is There More To Life Than Dancing?" for Noel shortly after completing their "No. 1 Song in Heaven" album. Noel's record is more of the same great dance music. (Good...
Jun 24, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 306
Everyone has a moment where they can try to do something special for those around them. For Bernie Rosendahl, it was working to rescue and restore an important part of history in Marquette, Michigan. And the new film, Marqueetown tells of Bernie's quest and why it's so special. We talked with filmmakers Joe Beyer and Jordan Anderson on the hows and whys of Bernie's story became their first feature-length film. Marqueetown is screening as part of the Beaver Island Film Festival this September. Fo...
Jun 17, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 305
Rosie Streker is a force of nature. Going from a career as a teacher, Rosie is onto her next chapter in life- Corn Hole champion. (Three times, might we add.) In the middle of the season, Rosie took the time to talk with us about her career and offer a few tips for the next time you find yourself picking up a beanbag. For more information, you can follow Rosie on Facebook or you can follow her on Instagram....
Jun 10, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 303
When we last talked with Andrew Shaffer, he was talking about his series of mysteries starring Joe Biden and Barack Obama. Now, Andrew's taking his twisted sort of genius to the next logical step- children's books. "The Secret Pet" (no spoilers, please) is a great gift for any child, or just to leave out on your coffee table and worry visitors. "The Secret Pet" is available wherever you get your books. For more information you can check out Andrew's website , or you can follow him on Facebook ....
Jun 03, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 302
What better reason to get a huge group of people together other than to celebrate and hunt Bigfoot? That's what they do every year in Forest County, Pennsylvania and the festival is bringing large numbers of people to this small town. Not interested in hunting? Don't worry, there's more than enough to keep you busy even if you aren't tracking the elusive creature. This year's festival is being held June 7th, 8th and 9th in Marienville, PA. For more information, check out the festival's website o...
May 27, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 301
Our show is all about passions and, talking with Kim Charron, you instantly get a sense of her passion. Kim is a jewelry maker and she walks us through how she turned pro and all the work that goes into creating a unique, memorable and wearable work of art. And if that's not enough, we also talk about Billy Possum!
May 20, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 300
Maybe you're closed minded and don't think cellos and the music of Metallica go together. Well, the folks who make up Apocalyptica, the all-cello quartet who first came to fame with their all-Metallica covers album are back at it with their newest release- a vol. 2 of Metallica songs. And this time they're even joined on one track by bassist Robert Trujillo. For more information and to order your copy of "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2," check out their website . Or you can follow them on F...
May 13, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 299
You think we're just lounging around in robes, enjoying the nice weather? Think again, buster. We're in the podcast salt mines, making content. In that spirit, we thought we'd give you a sneak preview of what we've been up to- making season 2 of our show Famous Last Words. Hope you enjoy it. (And there's soon to be more where that came from!)
May 06, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 299
Yes, Earth Day was a week or so ago, but, really, shouldn't every day be Earth Day? (We're sure we've heard that somewhere before...) No matter what day it is, it's a good time to talk with music star and children's author Sheri Miller. Along with her mother, Linda Miller, Sheri wrote a book, called "Honoring Our Planet- Think!" which is out now. We talked about conservation, gratitude and so much more. "Honoring Our Planet- Think!" is available right now, wherever you get your books, from Newma...
Apr 29, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 298
Are you named Kyle? Do you know someone named Kyle? The city of Kyle, Texas is holding their annual Gathering of the Kyles, where they will try to set the world record of the biggest gathering of people with the same name. How does one organize that many Kyles? What are the difficulties that come from that many Kyles in the same place? (And if you're not named Kyle, don't worry there's tons of activities for the Kyle-less.) We talked with Rachel Sonnier, the Director of Communications for the ci...
Apr 22, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 297
If you're looking for an unforgettable and unique way to see tornado, why not take a tour with Twisted Sky Tours? Traveling all around Tornado Alley, Ryan and Shanda will have you chasing storms like you're Helen Hunt. We talked with them about how the tours work, how close you'll get and how astounding your slideshow will be when you get home. For more information, you can check out their website or follow them on Facebook ....
Apr 15, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 296
It’s become a yearly event that’s taking over- the World Naked Bike Ride. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin version of the ride is taking place June 22nd of this year. We spoke with John, the organizer of the event and the founder of We Bare All, a naturist community dedicated to holding events year round for people to enjoy while naked. For more information, you can check out their website , follow them on Instagram or on Facebook ....
Apr 08, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 295
Roller Derby is for everyone. And if that wasn't great enough, it's making a comeback. We sat down with Cheyenne Riggs aka Professor Flex (no word the source of her professional accreditation, but it sounds badass,) to talk about the sport, and, in particular, the Twister City Derby. For more information about the league, or to find out when the next game is, check out their website .
Apr 01, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 294
Here's another fun episode from our sister show, Rock n Roll Grad School . Hey! Ho! Let’s Go! The Ramoms play punk rock music for punks of all ages. Their loving tributes to both their children and the Ramones are the type of things that make you wanna be sedated. (Or if you’re listening to the Ramoms, playdated.) For more information on the group, and to learn when they’re playing near you, check out their website . Or you can follow them on Instagram and Facebook ....
Mar 25, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 293
It's the activity that will either bring friends closer together or it will most surely tear friends apart. Of course, we're talking about escape rooms. What are the rules? What can we learn about humanity from the activity? We talked with Michael from the Milwaukee location of the popular Escape the Room. For more information, you can check out the Milwaukee branch's Facebook page, and to find an Escape the Room near you, check out their website ....
Mar 18, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 292
The Naturist Research Library is exactly what you think it is- a library with a large catalogue, documenting the history and enjoyment of naturism. The library has one of the largest collections of such material in the world. We talked with Doug, one of the librarians about the history of the collection and, if you are allowed to be naked while researching the collection, do you need to wear those white gloves? For more information on the Naturist Educational Foundation and the library, check ou...
Mar 11, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 291
There's a new/old sound sweeping the world and that's surf music. And leading the charge are The Surfrajettes, an all-female band leaving audiences spellbound with their musical skills. We talked with Shermy, one of the band's guitarists as they prepared to hit the road for a long stretch, playing with bands like The Electric Six and The Reverend Horton Heat. For more information and tour dates, check out their website (where you can also order their tubular debut release, "Roller Fink,") and yo...
Mar 04, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 290
There is always a reason to celebrate women and women in sports. Enter the Boot Tan Fest, a yearly celebration where women have a mountain all to themselves. And to cap off the weekend's activities, there is a naked ski run for all to participate in. We talked with Jenny Verrochi , the founder of the festival about the joy and celebration contained in each and every year of Boot Tan. For more information, you can check out the Boot Tan website , or you can follow them on Instagram ....
Feb 26, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 289
What better way to spend a day than watching your pet corgi race around with other dogs, having a great time? Thankfully, there's a few folks in southern California who feel the same way. What started as a day on the beach has turned into a twice-a-year gathering on the beach as well as two days of races at one of the most iconic horse racing venues in the country. We talked with Kelly, one of the founders of So Cal Corgi Racing about the event and all it's intricacies. Are there boxes for the d...
Feb 19, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 288
When we talked with Marina and Tristan from The Accidental Swingers podcast last year, we had a lot of stuff to cover. Thankfully, we were able to sit down for another conversation about safe words, how relationships grow and change and even what to do if you end up dating Art Garfunkel. You can find the Accidental Swingers podcast wherever you get your podcasts. You can also visit their website , or follow them on Instagram ....
Feb 12, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 287
Ask any house cat you know- they will tell you they are most deservedly worthy of a museum. Thankfully, there's the American Museum of the House Cat, a celebration of all things cat-related. We talked with Dr Simms, the founder of the museum and Julie, the museum's director. (Museum cat Mimi was too busy to talk with us.) For more information, you can check out the museum's website , or follow them on Facebook or Instagram . And if you'd prefer to follow Mimi, she is on Instagram too ....
Feb 05, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 286
Like many people, Eric Peschke grew up fascinated by the assassination of President John F Kennedy. So, Eric did what any curious child would do; he built the entire scene in LEGO. And now that model is heading to the Sixth Floor museum in Dallas, Texas. We talked with Eric about the model, it’s building and how it grew over the years. To see the model for yourself, check it out on Facebook. It's pretty cool.
Jan 29, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 285
Jon Scott worked as a record promotion guy with a lot of great artists, but his most important, and meaningful, relationship was with Tom Petty. (In fact, Jon can be credited for breaking Petty, long after the record company gave up on him.) In his new book, Tom Petty and Me , Scott recounts a life-long friendship with one of the great American songwriters of all time. To get a copy of Jon's book, visit his website.
Jan 22, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 284
What would have happened if the January 6th insurrection had been successful? Harvard law professor Alan Jenkins co-wrote the book. It is a fascinating study of what could have happened. You can order the first two issues of 1/6: The Graphic Novel on Amazon, or you can get it on the comics' website . Alan also has a petition started on MoveOn.org, to ban insurrections from holding public office . You might want to sign it....
Jan 15, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 283
Jalen Harris first came to prominence on American Idol, but that's just the beginning of his story. Since then, he's starred on Broadway in The Lion King and he's currently playing Eddie Kendricks in the touring company of Ain't Too Proud to Beg . And now he's sharing his own voice with his EP ManneKin. We talked with Jalen about his journey and how his work on stage informed his own music. For more information, follow Jalen on Instagram ....
Jan 08, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 282
One way folks get into naturism is through something as easy as gardening. World Naked Gardening Day is an annual celebration designed to encourage folks to try naturism and to get in touch with the world around them. We talked with Bill Schroer about the day and it's celebration. On top of that, Bill runs the Nuance Naturist B&B in Battle Creek, Michigan. For more information about World Naked Gardening Day, check out their website . And if you want to learn more about The Nuance B&B or...
Jan 01, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 281
Lol Tolhurst knows of that which he speaks. As the founding drummer of The Cure, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer had a great vantage point to the evolution of goth style. And in his new book, "Goth: A History," Lol tells that story. It's part memoir and part study of an art form- and it's all really enjoyable. (As is his new record.) "Goth: A History" is available right now wherever you get your books. And for more information, check out Lol's website ....
Dec 25, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 280
We gather together to celebrate another year done and another to come. We share some of our favorite Christmas music- and it's not the usual stuff- we promise you can't find these songs on Spotify. We also celebrate Whamageddon and award the coveted title of "Dink of the Year." (And somebody better clear off their mantle!)
Dec 18, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 279
Mark Brymer has spent a career in theme park entertainment. And while that started as performing in some of the shows you see at Six Flags and other similar amusement parks, it has brought him to some amazing places, including collaborating with Dolly Parton among others. We talked with Mark about his career and the things he's learned along the way. You can see Mark's holiday show, "Holidays in the Park."
Dec 11, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 278
