Dead Dialect Podcast

Anthony Obi aka Fat Tony is one of Houston's perennial rappers and considered a pioneer in the local DIY music and arts scene. His new three-track album "Look" is his latest addition to his extended discography and he is currently working in a newly formed project with Kyle Mabson called "Charge it to the Game."

DKM returns to the podcast ahead of the release of their newest EP "A Night in the Life Of". These guys are truly a tremendous band and one of our favorites in town. We also preview two songs from the record! Boom!

Still in the wake of their latest album, "Better Nature", and hours before they kill Houston's Revention Center, drummer Chris Guanlao and bassist Nikki Monninger of the legendary Silversun Pickups join Brandon on the show. Cozied up in Revention's greenroom, Chris and Nikki go over the making of their records past andpresent, how their latest sets it's self apart from the rest, and even get in a little bit of Star Wars talk.

A very special one as we have one of the most powerful voices and recognizable faces in Houston music today. Kam Franklin is the vocalist and front-woman of the surging self-proclaimed "Gulf Coast Soul" band, The Suffers. Forming here in Houston in 2011, The Suffers have since gained notoriety and have garnered prestigious accolades such as playing David Letterman's last week, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Back from a short break, and we brought along one of the staples of Houston music journalism in Jesse Sendejas. A long time writer for the Houston Press, one of the city's biggest publications, Jesse is also the father of Jesse Sendejas Jr. of Days in Daze, one of the most notable folk punk bands to be touring around the country.

This episode features Andrew Davis, better known by his rap monicker, "The Aspiring Me". Fresh off releasing his brand new full length "ok, whatever", Andrew is relentlessly carving his own path in the newly revived Houston hip hop scene.

Back on for the first time in almost two years, Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis returns to the podcast. An MMA fighter fighting in the UFC's Heavyweight division, Derrick is best known for his savage knockout power and violent ground-and-pound style, and most recently he has become something of an internet star with his hilariously controversial social media presence. He will be fighting UFC veteran Gabriel Gonzaga April 10th in Croatia on UFC Fight Pass. Check it out.

Back at it again with another hip-hop oriented episode. Kyle Hubbard is a well known Houston rapper who is now one of the staple musicians in the newly formed local label, Roologic Records. Boasting two well received full length albums, and a new project on the way, Kyle Hubbard is one of the hardest working figures in the surging hip-hop scene in town. There's Star Wars Episode VII spoilers in this one, for those who somehow haven't seen it yet. Pow!

Mark Drew is an up and coming Houston rapper who just recently released his second full length album, "Red Lights At 3am", which features collaborations with names like Guilla and Ill Faded. Catch him at the Nightingale Room on April 19th.

Kapow! For this episode, we welcome back Invicta World Champion, Tonya Evinger. Tonya is now a podcast regular and one of our favorite guests to have on. With her, she brings Gustavo Gomez, fellow fighter and training partner; Gustavo is fighting for the 145 Garcia Promotions Amateur Championship on March 11th. This episode is a very MMA heavy episode! Fight fans rejoice!