We’re joined this month by wrestling fan, educator, cosplayer, and social media influencer The Machoverse for songs from our college years. Also in this episode: Wrestling fandom beginnings. Meeting at Burning Man. Matcha Man. Macho spam. Students following you on social media. Macho Man versus Hogan beef. Guerilla marketing. Balancing act. The Machoverse’s links: Instagram […]
We’re celebrating our 300th episode this month—technically, if you count every episode that’s ever been published since 2009—and who better to celebrate with than the Rude Dog and some wrestling entrance theme songs! Also in this episode: Reminiscing about the early days of the pod. Denise ticks all the boxes. We get really into our […]
This month, Elaina and Joey of Magenta Moon join us to share songs inspired by the theme For Better or Worse. Also in this episode: Magenta Moon origin story. Artistic collaboration as a couple. Engineering choices. Portland vs. L.A. Picking what covers to play. Hating on Father John Misty. All data is good data. Gatekeeping […]
We’re joined this month by our new best friend, singer-songwriter, and wrestling fan, Charles Grace, for songs that made us feel grown when we weren’t quite there yet. Also in this episode: Our Charles Grace origin story. Feeling grown. Playing System of a Down for impressionable children as a trusted member of the community. How […]
We’re joined this month by long-time friend of the pod Keith Foster to share songs about grief, but don’t worry it’s a pretty light-hearted episode—all things considered. Also in this episode: Remembering Cassidy. Improv v. stand-up. Modest Mouse cruise. Drawing on sticky notes. The after life. Keith’s links: Instagram | Website | Mockingbird Improv Email […]
We’re joined this month by stand-up comic, bedroom musician, and photographer Carlos Escobar to share songs that remind us of our pets. Also in this episode: Pet medical issues. Balancing privacy and stand-up comedy. Comedy for Latinos. Bombing at the world-famous Iguana. New music from Deefur. Success in comedy. Carlos’ links: Comedy IG | Photography […]
We’re joined this month by friend of the podcast and new business owner, Lourdes, for new beginning songs. Also in this episode: Running a podcast from a basement. Bob Dylan covers. Nostalgia sells. Interpretive rapping. Running your own business. Bumble BFF. Melting Heart Creative’s links: Instagram | Website Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard
Comic, musician, single girl-dad, Frank Estrada, joins us this month for some timely protest songs. Horseplay Comedy at Angry Horse Brewing. Getting back into comedy. Denise judges Frank by his cover. Comedy specials. Musical segregation. Raising a daughter in the current political climate. Sounding the alarm. Mental health. The drive to perform. Build your community. […]
Prolific singer-songwriter and self-taught multi-instrumentalist Vincent Brue joins us this month for dark songs. Also in this episode: Everyone’s got a little darkness in ’em. Drunken pandemic live broadcasts. Comedy v. music open mics. Overplayed covers. Vincent’s discography. Desert recording sessions. Desert v. mountains. Yosemite Elmer. Sad songs make us happy. Commissioned song. Episode references: […]
We continue our annual tradition of Wrapping™ our favorite songs of the year, 2024 edition. Also in this episode: Sending mail to Thailand. Rise to fame journeys. Amazon is Santa Claus. The Lion Heart on Jam in the Van. Not Your Mother’s Spanish Music playlist. Tiny Desk switcheroos. Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard