Behind The Beat

Torii Wolf- solo artist & artistic anomaly- joins J & V to discuss the supernatural side of making music, channeling spirits, show preparation, finding inspiration in unusual places, extreme minimalism, Elizabeth Gilbert, the challenges of monetizing your art, how social media often dictates social value. Also, Val's ornery alter-ego, Auntie Bill, pays us a visit to share her recent concerns!

J & V discuss the importance of the “Winter” season of life, post-tour recovery methods, giving enough time for inspiration to hit, and having a great man time at a Russian rave!

This one's heavy! Dan Bailey- the Drummer/Music Director for Father John Misty- joins J & V as they discuss politics in Christian mega-churches (and each of their journey's away from that world), the rarity of drummers who can hit properly, gig etiquette, the power of the Dave Elitch tune-up, egg drop soup, and dream gigs!

J & V discuss putting your own oxygen mask on before helping others with theirs, roommate communication tips, creating healthy relationships by showing respect and the value of surrounding yourself in beauty!

J & V talk creating a great home life- the joys of good coffee, the importance of post-tour recovery, having a day job, using Uber & the gig economy to become financially stable, valuing your time & MAKING YOUR FUCKING BED!!

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John & Val go BTS of Late Night With Seth Meyers & discuss the week’s celebrity guests, John's new sense of representation after watching Crazy Rich Asians on the plane, the importance of supporting fellow working musicians, paying your dues & climbing to the top! Also jk about the "live" part- this was clearly pre-recorded.

John & Val discuss Val's road to SETH MEYERS- working with Hayley Kiyoko, being a queer artist, meeting Fred Armisen, NAMM-dads, NYC vs LA and maybe A Star Is Born?

John & Val discuss THEMSELVES! AGAIN! Also Dungeons & Dragons, endorsements, hired gun life vs. band member life, 3 keys to fulfillment, their careers... and A Star Is Born (maybe)?

John & Val discuss EACH OTHER, how it’s easy to get good, but takes a lifetime to become a master, the parallels between chefs & musicians, not giving up before receiving your blessing, how artistry is a first world luxury, their adoration for their engineer (HI DEVIN), what it’s like to have a hot date at McDonald’s, fake ads & maybe A Star is Born?

John & Val discuss why musicians are SO SEXY, female representation in a male-dominated industry, ignorance vs. hate, what it’s like getting held at gun point by 12 LAPD officers, magnifying your skills and maybe “A Star Is Born.”