Baz envisions a future in which he is mental health superhero. Write Bloody founder and poetry rock star, Derrick C Brown (brownpoetry.com) stops by and the boys talk publishing, making it, and toy pianos.

Basilo wades into the swamp of separating the art from the artist. The very funny David Carter (@davidcartercomedy) stops by to talk standup, high school reunions, and the joys of joint dog ownership.

Baz powers through a rough brain day and the super impressive Whitney joins us in studio to discuss DIY arts spaces, personal accountability, and dating pop-punk boys. 

Samuel Taylor and Amanda Drinkall drop by to talk about making Shakespeare accessible to everyone, punk rock, and the finer points of red vs green chile.

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Shannon Matesky (actor, writer, director, bawse) drops by the studio to talk multi-hyphenates, chasing the dream, and her INCREDIBLE true story of searching for her biological family after being raised in the foster system. 

My new friend Malic drops by the studio today to talk comedy, gender identity, and their time working with The Neo Futurists.

Chicago gets Vortex'd, Baz quits the gym he quit years ago, Mike Maimone stops by to talk music and play a few tunes. Check out MikeMaiome.com for ticket links, audio, and fresh visuals.

Dope AF Singer-songwriter JC BROOKS stops by to talk queer identity, the struggles of touring, and the life of a working musician.

Your boy is feeling old today. Actor, Voiceover artist, and old friend Brenda Scott Wlazlo (bswvoice.com) stops by to talk voiceover, social media, and getting locked in a bathroom in Italy. Equal parts deep and silly, this one. Let's do it. 

Kicking off the new year and the new season with some wise crackery, a few resolutions, and a visit from the wonderful Katie Kadan.