Conversations With Dwyer

Conversations With Dwyer

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Conversations With Dwyer episodes

  • Alie Ward - Ologies

    Alie Ward hosts one of the most popular science podcasts in the world Ologies. She joins CMWD to discuss battling anxiety, her journey from journalist, to actor, to painter to podcast hero. She also drops some science on Covid-19 and how to handle science deniers. It's a real honor to have Ms. Ward on the show. She's funny, warm, curious and damned funny. Listen to Ologies here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ologies-with-alie-ward/id1278815517

    SHOW NOTES:

    Theme Song: "Turn Your Head" by Ken Vandermark 21st Mobile Ascap. 

    Consulting Producer: Dustin Marshall

    All Technical Bullshit: Matt Dwyer


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    1 hr 32 min
  • Rabbi Allen Secher - Civil Rights Activist
    Allen Secher has incredible stories. He was a Freedom Rider, thrown in packed dirty jails, and was there for the St. Augustine Pool Incident. and still fights for civil rights today. Allen his tales with a quick wit and blunt truth. It's a riveting tale and a great slice of history.

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Danny Bland - Author, Poet, Tour Manager, Cool Guy

    Danny Bland joins CWMD for the third time to discuss his new book, We Shouldn't Be Doing This. Danny and Dwyer also talk about the art of haiku poetry, how some believe he has desecrated the form and life on the road. Mr. Bland also deconstructs the the art of the fart joke. Purchase Danny's book here: https://revolutionartshop.com/

    Danny Bland can be followed on twitter at: @mrdannybland


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    59 min
  • Honus Honus AKA Ryan Kattner - Man Man
    Ryan Kattner aka Honus Honus has been the long time creative force behind the critically acclaimed band, Man Man. He joins CWMD to discuss his first Man Man album in seven years, how it felt to have his band taken away from him, and getting amnesia after every album and how he has to learn how to write music again. The new Man Man album 'Dream Hunting in the Valley of the Between' will be released May 1st on Sub Pop Records.

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    46 min
  • Donna Jay Fulks - Voiceover Actor
    Donna Jay Fulks is one of the most successful voiceover actresses workin today. She joins CWMD to talk about the misconceptions about the field, how agism and sexism can play even when audiences will only hear your voice, challenging yourself and the work ethic of Chicagoans. Donna is a charming and funny and her insights into the business are engaging and insightful.

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Ryan Sambol - Singer/Songwriter - The Strange Boys
    Ryan Sambol was the frontman and songwriter for The Strange Boys. The band quickly gained respect and success playing festivals, touring with such notable bands as Spoon and The Black Lips. Ryan joins CWMD to discuss how the band found its unique sound, experiencing success at a young age, the hard times he fell on after the band's break up, and the new music he is currently creating.

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    50 min
  • John Lurie - Actor/Musician/Composer/Artist
    John Lurie is the true definition of a Renaissance man. He's starred in films such as Stranger Than Paradise and Down By Law, created innovative and influential music acts The Lounge Lizards and Marvin Pontiac, wrote, directed and hosted, "Fishing With John," and is a brilliant painter. He joins CWMD to discuss his new project, "Painting With John," and his new upcoming book. John and Matt also discuss, his creative process, and how the apostles may have just been like Mike Pence.

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    53 min
  • Ross Flournoy - Singer Songwriter
    Ross Flournoy is the frontman for the bands The Broken West and Apex Manor. He joins Dwyer in a candid conversation about how touring is hell on earth, bottoming out on booze, and how he had to relearn how to write music without the crutch of liquor. They also reminisce about the L.A. music/comedy scene circa 2005

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    1 hr
  • Lee Baggett

    Lee Baggett is a legend among musicians. His brilliance is touted by such notable singer songwriters such as Phil Elverum, Kyle Field and Karl Blau. Lee has played guitar on numerous Little Wings albums but has been somewhat a hidden gem ass a frontman and solo artists. That has changed with Perpetual Doom's release of his new album In a Minute. Lee joins "Conversations With Dwyer" to talk about his mysterious career, his new album, and various tales of growing up on the West Coast. Below in the show notes are all the link to videos and albums we discuss in the episode.


    Opening song: "In A Minute," by Lee Baggett from his Album In A Minute


    Preorder/Purchase In A Minute HERE


    Lee's Bandcamp HERE


    Animated Short, The Legend of Lee Baggett written by Phil Elverum HERE


    Lee shredding Eddie Van Halen's Eruption HERE


    Lee's Video for In A Minute HERE


    Lee's Instagram HERE


    All Things Matt Dwyer HERE


    Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, Recorded Edited, and Hosted by Matt Dwyer


    Consulting Producer Dustin Marshall




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    1 hr 3 min
  • Christian Picciolini - Reformed Nazi Skinhead, Author and Anti-Extremist Activist
    Christian Picciolini is a former Chicago Nazi Skinhead. His book White American Youth is the story of his tale about being pulled into the extremist lifestyle and how he got out. His new book Breaking Hate explores the lives of various people trapped within extremism and how he helps them escape. Christian joins Matt Dwyer to discuss his former life as a Nazi skinhead leader how his past haunts him, and how the current how the Alt-Right Movement operates. Christian and Matt are also from Chicago and discuss deep dish pizza, Italian Beef sandwiches and the cities politicians. To further explore Mr. Picciolini and his work go to his website. https://www.christianpicciolini.com/

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    1 hr 6 min

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Conversations With Matt Dwyer is a music podcast that focuses on the lives and work of legendary, established and emerging new artists. The interviews are not your typical Q&A format but an…