Arts & Seizures

This week on Arts & Seizures, Mike and Judy give engineer Joe Galarraga a sweet send off as he leaves the Heritage Radio Network to pursue music full time with his band Big Ups. We also have Rachel Shukert in the studio, author of Love Me, to talk about her book, as well as how life in LA differs from that in New York. This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.

“I got paid in meat. Unfortunately, you can’t take meat to the bank.” [3:00]

Joe Galarraga on Arts & Seizures

“I realized that since I don’t live in new york any more I have no interest in politics.” [6:30]

Rachel Shukert

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It’s Oscar season, and on this week’s episode, Mike and Judy give us their list of winners. Tune in to hear who they think should win best picture! This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.

“I think part of the interest in Jared Leto’s performance is that I was shocked that he was any good.”[25:15]

Jenni Miller on Arts & Seizures

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Paco Cao joins Judy McGuire and guest co-host Michael Malice to discuss his Psychological Cocktail Services, and his upcoming event at New York City’s MoMA! Tune into this episode to hear how Paco evaluates individuals and then designs a cocktail based upon their interaction. Hear what types of liquor Paco prefers to use in his cocktails, and why he stays away from infused liquors. Does Paco view cocktails as masculine or feminine? What does Paco think about people who drink Budweiser in the shower? Find out on this week’s edition of Arts & Seizures! Thanks to Roberta’s for sponsoring today’s program.

“In my case, I like to go deep. I like to ask questions that let me get to know the client’s personality, and so the drink is my interpretation of the person.” [4:30]

“Cocktail parties are integral to the way that we socialize.” [27:00]

— Paco Cao on Arts & Seizures

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This week on Arts & Seizures, Judy brings in a few guests to discuss their plans for Valentine’s Day: Rachel Sugar from The Date Report, Ashley Montgomery from Shag, and Sex Educator Lux Alptraum. From strip club outings to rather raunchy gifts, they reminisce about some past years and fantasize about some potentials dates. Tune in to hear the whole discussion! This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.

“I had an accidental Valentine’s date at a dive bar…and that was actually kind of nice because it was totally empty.” [22:15]

“If I were taken out to a nice restaurant, I would it rather not be on Valentine’s Day.” [26:10]

Lux Alptrom on Arts & Seizures

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This week on Arts & Seizures, Mike Edison and Judy McGuire sit down with author Michael Malice who recently wrote Dear Reader: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Kim Jong-Il. Michael traveled to North Korea and gathered as many references as possible to write his book. Tune in to find out the realities of North Korean fascism, and Kim Jong-Il’s ‘magical’ powers. Why is the media so focused on Dennis Rodman’s recent excursion to North Korea? Find out how Kim Jong-Un differs from his father, and how the DPRK handles criticism from the West. This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.

“Everything in North Korea is interesting. There will not be a moment where you are not simulated or thinking, ‘What am I looking at right now?'” [4:35]

“I wanted to keep that fun, pop tone because it’s such a dark situation.” [12:15]

— Michael Malice on Arts & Seizures

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On this week’s episode of Arts & Seizures, hosts Mike Edison and Judy McGuire bring in guest Greg Lucas, the fantastic acoustic guitarist. Gary talks about his experience scoring the 2013 Spanish “Dracula”, and tells us how his love and passion for music has driven him to practice daily, and pursue his many musical ventures. This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.

“Sometimes after going away from it, you’ll come back with fresh ears.” [14:40]

“My favorite thing probably in the whole world is to play guitar for a nice audience.” [15:00]

Gary Lucas on Arts & Seizures

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Arts & Seizures returns for the new year with some dirty blues courtesy of Daddy Long Legs! Mike Edison talks about the evolution of blues in the United States, why Spanish fans really get the blues. Why is punk rock the ‘white man’s blues’? Listen in to hear the band talk about the legendary Norton Records, and why it was such an honor to release their LP on the label. Tune in to hear some live songs from the Heritage Radio Network studios, as well as a song off of their LP, “Evil Eye on You”! This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s.

“People have an aversion for the blues, but I have an affliction for the blues.” [3:30]

“The Internet changed everything in terms of accessibility for music.” [24:00]

— Daddy Long Legs on Arts & Seizures

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Following the success of the first ever Heritage Radio Holiday Riot celebrating the double mitzvah of Thanksgiving and Hannukah, get ready for Holiday Riot, Vol. II: Xmess! Mike Edison and Judy McGuire, hosts of Arts & Seizures, present a live one-hour blast of holiday joy. Expect sexy elves and filthy frolics, family horrors, down-home country Christmas songs courtesy of the great Tom Clark, (plus live pianoism from Professor Mickey Finn!), spiked eggnog, and for our Jewish friends, Chinese food and movies! Tune in and turn on with the Heritage Radio Not Ready for Christmas Time Players, and make sure to take notes when Judy calls her therapist and finds out how to deal with the drunk Republicans at the holiday table! There is no better way to brace yourself for the coming of the messiah.

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Is rock dead? This week on Arts & Seizures, Mike Edison and Judy McGuire invite Mishka Shubaly and Zachary Lipez into the studio. Both Mishka and Zachary are musicians (ex-Freshkills) and writers. Zachary writes for Noisey, and Mishka has authored several Kindle Singles, including the new Beat the Devil. Hear the cast talk about their glory days in rock ‘n’ roll, and why aging leads into a disinterest in rock music. Hear Zachary read one of his annual anniversary love poems! This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s.

“A lot of people hold on to this notion that you can’t do art for anything for its own sake… If you want to be liked for it, then you are a careerist and you’re doing it for the wrong reasons.” [5:45]

— Zachary Lipez on Arts & Seizures

“It’s not that rock has died, it’s that I have grown up.” [19:15]

— Mishka Shubaly on Arts & Seizures

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This week on Arts & Seziures, Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are joined in the studio by Sherill Tippins, author of Inside the Dream Palace. Sherill recounts some of the classic mythology and stories of the Chelsea, and how its architect, Philip Hubert, designed the space with socializing and cooperation in mind. How have the various owners of the building altered its original vision? Later, Sherill, Mike, and Judy delve into the Nancy Spungen story; did Sid Vicious really murder Nancy at the hotel? Hear what stories Sherill was forced to cut from the book, and why she’s a believer in the supernatural. Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.

“The Chelsea gives people privacy- the walls are three feet thick- but when you were done with your work, there was always space for people to meet up and bounce ideas off of one another.” [9:00]

— Sherill Tippins on Arts & Seizures

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