Conversations With Dwyer

Ruth Weiss is a legendary beat poet with an epic life. We discuss what it was like to be a woman among the Beats. the beginning of her bohemian trek, tensions with Allen Ginsberg and driving around S.F in stolen cars with Neil Cassidy & Jack Kerouac. Ms. Weiss' partner Hal Davis joins in on the conversation and plays his percussion log under a few of Ruth's trance inducing poems.

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Larry Spring is a larger than life figure who is difficult to put into words. He was a scientist, artist, adventurer and creator of the School For Common Sense. "CWMD" visits his museum and it's curator Heather brown to discuss his life and work. Heather herself is a very fascinating person and we discuss her art, life and she gives us a great insight to the life and people of Fort Bragg California. For more on Larry Spring visit larryspring.com. For photos, video and blogs on this episode go to themattdwyer.com/CWMDroadtrip

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For the first stop on the CWMD Road Trip we hit The Triangle Tattoo Museum to talk with artists and curators Madame Chinchilla & Mr G. We get into mastectomy/memorial tattooing, the evolution of tattoo as an art form, circus life and the social taboos of tattoos. Mr. G & Madame Chinchilla deliver a very engaging, humorous and fascinating look into a world of tattoos that you won’t hear on one of those jack ass reality shows. I love this interview and these people. To see photos, video and some blogging about this episode go to themattdwyer.com/CWMDroadtrip.

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Trying to describe this episode with Dan Harmon is like trying to articulate the intricacies of a T.S Elliot poem if T.S. Elliot were also fucking hilarious. Dan Harmon is an endless source of brilliantly funny insights on the world, creativity, class struggle and the meaning of truth. If you are not a fan of Mr. Harmon's you will be by the end of this show. It is also the most hilarious "CWMD" to date.

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Terri Wahl invites us into her home to talk about her days with the all girl punk band The Red Aunts, how chick bands get weird man groupies and all about her incredible book, The Auntie Em's Cookbook. Terri is a great conversations filled with punk rock tales of creepy man groupies and an insight to what it is like to be a contestant on "Chopped." Buy her book. It's great.

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Hudson returns to the CWMD mics to discuss why artists are regarded as scum, getting corporations stealing from artists , the seamy history of New Orleans and touring with Led Zeppelin and their salad bowls full of condoms. Mr. Marquez delivers thrilling tales of art sex drugs and Rock 'n' Roll.

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Jonah Ray joins Dwyer on his 100th episode to talk about growing up in Hawaii and then totally takes the show over and spins it into an new direction. Jonah & Dwyer explore Matt's creativity, what it means to succeed and fail, how fame is an immature aspiration and what really is important in life as an artist. It's truly a unique and special episode. Oh and they talk about pooping their pants. Happy 100 episodes!!!!

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In a epic episode worthy of a Jack London tale fisherman/poet Dave Densmore joins Dwyer with stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Mr. Densmore talks about surviving four days and cold nights in a life raft on the Bering Sea, almost having his feet amputated and when facing death how fear is not an option. Dave also enlightens Matt about the unknown culture of fisherman poets, and he tells the incredible story about killing a bear at the age of thirteen.

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Musician and cartoonist Jeffrey Lewis joins Matt in a very mind expanding conversation about the culture of DIY, touring life, his weird secret weapon & how we are all hurling towards a new plane of reality where the collective consuming consciousness is all melding on the astral plane...leaving our physical limitations behind. Jeffrey's music is very unique brilliant and should be heard. Please check him out.

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Charlotte Hill O'Neal is an artist, humanitarian and Black Panther. She joins Conversations With Matt Dwyer via the phone from Tanzania, Africa where she lives with her politically exiled husband Pete O'Neal. Two years ago Mr. O'Neal told his amazing story and now we get Charlotte's side of the story which is as inspiring as it is incredible. From her days of the Kansas City Black Panthers, fleeing country due to founding Community & Youth Center in Africa. Ms. O'Neal shares her magnificent life with charm and warmth. Please support her community center here: http://leadersoftomorrowchildrenshome.com/

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