Bald Talk

Actor, improvisor, and writer Carl Tart is one of the few guest on BT to have folicular unit extraction and he "fills in" the Bald Talkers in on what hair restoration is really like. (Pun. Nailed it.) Carl also shares his bizarre family secret about his very satisfying to say name, Carl Tart, his early days of comedy when he was sneaking out to perfrom, the pros and cons of obeseity are dissected and everyone dishes on their respective sleep rituals and pillow dependencies.

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Podcaster, radio host and "America's Sweetheart," Jesse Thorn is a bald man who reveals his serious facial hair helps cover some cheek zone bald spots. Jesse and the Bald Talkers dive into some serious manscaping discussions, the fact that Jesse's garden is filled with his Wahl shaved hairs, and the term "Schikcing it" might replace our beloved "Bic-ing it". Jesse also discusses about the SF comedy scene, his wonky USC Santa Cruz education about the biz, and his bit turned cultural concept, "the new sincerity."

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Eric Bachmann is a genius indie rock music legend/producer fronting such groups as Archers of Loaf, Crooked Fingers and currently performs his own solo material. And he does all of this, "baldly". The Bald Talkers and Eric unpack the rough road for bald rockers, the rough road that is just being a musician these days, disect the process of writing lyrics vs comedy writing, and Charlie is in the hot seat for "That's Not a Real Band Name, Is it?" AND, a Bald Talk first, Eric perfroms his powerful song, "Mercy," besides that time Brian vamped on his guitar while Charlie's internet crapped out.

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The legendary comedian, musician and master of parody Al Yankovic might have a healthy head of hair on the outside, but he claims there is a bald man within him. Brian, Charlie and Al discuss the character of Weird Al vs. going to the grocery store Al, the challenges of satire as comedy rightfully changes with the times, the physical dangers of opening for Missing Persons can be, and of course there is some nerding out on some classic Weird Al tunes. And when put on the spot, Al also sheepishy admits that he is a very well adjusted and happy guy. Sorry, TMZ!

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Bald Talk editor and theme song creator Todd Mecaughey and touring guitarist Rory Geoghegan, both of the band Secret American, join Brian and Charlie for a deep dive Bald Talk. Topics range from favorite musicians of all time to what it's like being an artist, and of course baldness. Plus they talk about how they all met and where it all went. Stuff gets very bald, enjoy! 

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Actor, writer, producer, podcaster and Bob Ducca himself, the hilarious Seth Morris (Big Mouth, Veep, Bajillion Dollar Properties) is rolling with his bald patch, but admits that aging sucks, The three discuss how 50's rockers don't age well, shitty job are truly shitty, and Charlie reveals himself to be a guy who's really into analogies. Also, microfiche is explained for the "less old listeners. 

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On this very special episode of Bald Talk, friends/cohosts Brian and Charlie boldy and baldly interview one another about being bald, and sooo much more. The conversation ranges from the importance of comedy in their lives, spirituality vs religion, their creative pasts and present, and their personal experiences with family alcoholism and anxiety. Things get deep, with some bald truths. And in classic Bald Talk fashion, Charlie's internet drops out and Brian vamps solo until he returns to the conversation. 

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A true "patch in the quilt of American pop culture", David Krumholz (Numb3rs, Slums of Beverly Hills) has been in so much, for so long, and so excellently. David shares about some trues struggles he has with losing his hair, the period of depression that proceeded it, and his feelings about working so long in the insanity that is Hollywood. AND he is our very first guest to talk about seriously thinking of hair replacement, and how his job plays in to that. He also gives Brian and Charlie face readings. It's a very Bald Talk.

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Rich Sommer isn't bald, but Brian and Charlie are cool with that since he's such an awesome dude. Rich joins Brian and Charlie to discuss his love of board games, what it was like being an actor on the iconic TV show Madmen, and his and Charlie's disastrous early days in the world of improv comedy. Also, they do deep dive into the world of the biz and take a bald look at the ups and downs of being an actor. 

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Mime, contortionist and the actor who has brought your favorite Guillermo Del Toro monsters to life, Doug Jones (Shape of Water, Star Trek: Discovery) joins Charlie and Brian for an incredible Bald Talk. Doug discusses his necessary bald shave for prosthetic make up, his journey from wanting to be the wise cracking sit com neighbor to playing numerous misunderstood monsters, and he reflects on working with Brian as a Gay Robot- his career high no doubt. Things get deep when the three discuss Doug's Christianity and how spiritual belief can be misjudged. Also, Bald Billionaire Bezos and his literal Cock Rocket is Bald News of the Decade. 

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