Dead Dialect Podcast

As the Come and Take It Comedy Takeover approaches this weekend at Warehouse Live, we found it only fitting to welcome on Zahid Dewji, a Houston comic and a staple figure in the Secret Group, a shadow organization of illuminati style comedians that are resurrecting the Houston comedy scene. Follow Zahid and the Secret Group on Facebook or Instagram @zahiddewji and @secretgrouphtx

The MMA Gods have smiled on us. Recorded in the main lobby of the Double Tree hotel, we were fortunate enough to meet with Dada 5000 and speak with him just three days ahead of his highly anticipated fight against the infamous Kimbo Slice at Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie III. Dada 5000, real name Dhafir Harris, is a fighter and entrepreneur most notable for his role starring in the phenomenal documentary "Dawg Fight" about the organized backyard brawls which he coordinated in the Miami-Dade area in Florida.

Lyric Michelle joins us in a semi-impromptu sit down in this episode, just three days before the release of her highly anticipated debut album, MissDirection. Lyric is a Nigerian-American poet and a rapper hailing from Chicago and who moved to Houston at a young age. She has since become one of this cities most notable up and coming musicians in the newly revived underground scene. Find her website at www.lyricmichelle.com

In this episode, we have on Filthy Young Impalers, a Houston death metal band that's every bit as sick as their name. FYI consists of four members and they currently focusing on putting out their first full length album. Mixing pure face melting death metal with a host of various influences including jazz and punk, they showcase an overwhelming blend of energy and technique in their live performances. Check them out on their Bandcamp to listen to their recent EP.

This episode features David Garrick, a key figure in the surging Houston music and art scene. David is a writer for Free Press Houston, one of the city's flagship publications that focuses on Houston music, arts, and politics. Utilizing his wealth of knowledge when it comes to music and comedy, David's "Best of the Week" weekly article as well as he reviews are must read for anyone looking to get into or see what's happening in the Houston's thriving underground.

Second episode of the year and we're already humbled by having the opportunity to speak to UFC Welterweight veteran and top contender Matt "The Immortal" Brown. A multiple fight of the night winner and ranked number 5 on the official UFC rankings, Matt Brown is known as a finisher. By implementing a technical-brawler style and his ability to push the pace, Brown has participated in some of the most exciting match-ups in welterweight history. We get the chance to talk about his opinions on the more recent developments in the sport, his plans for returning back into the Octagon, and other cool stuff.

Big plans for us in 2016, and we're coming right out the gate with an awesome sit down with Timothy Russell, better known by his stage name, Guilla. One of Houston's premier up and coming rappers, Guilla is carving his spot at the forefront of the surging DIY music and arts scene, and is currently getting set for multiple releases. LETSDOIT!

This is a special one. After spending the weekend taking in the magic of Houston's wonderful new tradition, we sit down and talk about our experience at Day For Night Festival. Included our two interviews done with a couple of Houston's most highly regarded musicians who each played amazing sets at the fest. The first is living H-Town legend B L A C K I E and then a sit down with the supremely talented Josiah Gabriel to close the show. Thanks to Omar Afra, Dutch Small. John Mills-McCoin, Marini van Smirren and everyone who made this festival happen for being such beautiful people and allowing us to take part.

One hour of Star Wars talk with Alex from Star Wars Minute, one of our favorite YouTube channels! Boom!

Consistent with our streak of having on some of our favorite drummers on the planet, we had the honor to hang and talk with Andrew Forsman of the Fall of Troy, one of our most favorite bands ever, as they tour in celebration for the ten year anniversary of their crushing sophomore album, Doppelganger. Listen to find out what the band has been up to after their hiatus and epic return to glory, Andrew's history as a drummer and musician, and quite frankly, us nerding out hard on one of our heroes.