Critically-acclaimed memelord Juulsexual stopped by the pod back around Christmastime, and the living was indeed easy. Steve cohosted and we talked about Berklee, "Fever for the Flava" by Hot Action Cop and the DIY Instagram show. We also helped Jeremy of Akron, OH with his business aspirations because just like Democratic nominee-elect Michael Bloomberg, we bankroll dreams. Songs are all by New England bands that don't exist anymore. Produced and edited by Stephen Friedland. Theme music by Zack Abramo.

Amber and Cam from the band Sap stopped by the pod back in October to pod. We talked about the Icelandic word for "shelf," Axl Rose and how Cam hates Krust (this bougie pizza restaurant/bourbon bar next to my apartment). The synergy was unreal. Sap has an album in the works, so we only used demos for music on this pod. The songs are "You Don't Think" and "Painting." Produced and edited by Stephen Friedland. Music by Zack Abramo. You can find Sap's music thus far here: https://sapbandct.bandcamp.com/releases

Ryan and James of the noise rock (?? what does that mean, y'know) duo Doom Beach stopped by back in October to talk about the Amish mob, arguing with your father about Yom Kippur and the omnipresent religious special interest group known as the Family. Heady stuff, hope your stupid face can handle it. Produced and edited by Stephen Friedland. Music by Zack Abramo. Check out Doom Beach's album, Dark Arts, here: https://doombeachct.bandcamp.com/releases

Dan Osto -- proprietor and editor of CT-based music blog CT Scramble -- joined Mac, Stephen and a Carebear on hard times to talk pizza, his favorite position and stylish Hugo Boss clothing. Produced and edited by Stephen Friedland. Music by Zack Abramo. Check the haps on CT music, arts and culture here: https://ctscramble.com/. Check out Dan's band, All Riot, here: https://itsallriot.bandcamp.com/.

Freak-folk artist Samuel Sandoval stopped by the pod back in August (THESE TURNAROUND TIMES) to talk shop. Stephen took a little break from releasing these pods so he could study for his stupid lawyer test. They talked about everything and anything under the sun, including how neither of them smoke weed anymore. As soon as the LSAT was over, Stephen smoked weed for 5 days straight like a badass do. Songs played included (in order) "Philly, City of Brotherly Love," "Poaching and Patching," and "Beans and Snow." Produced and edited by Stephen Friedland. Music by Zack Abramo. You can find Sam's music here: https://samuelsandovalmusic.bandcamp.com/.

Won Ton Death, the bedroom pop project of Jake Gagne, stopped by to pod. Franquito Papadopolous, preeminent restauranteur, also stopped by to pod. The results will peeve you. Jake's new EP, Bean, is out now on all streaming platforms. Hosted, engineered and edited by Stephen Friedland. Co-hosted by Mac Glenn. Music by Zack Abramo. You can find Jake's music here: https://wontondeath.bandcamp.com/

Stephen and Steve sat down with Couch Yeti and acclaimed Greater European noise musician Hansjon Johannson. Everybody hates hippies, and everybody breathes chaos. Hosted, engineered and edited by Stephen Friedland. Co-hosted by Steve Kolakowski. Music by Zack Abramo. You can find Tom's music here: https://thomasashreve.bandcamp.com/releases

Stephen sat down with Jake Shaker, owner and proprietor of Skating, LLC, back in May. They had a Joe Rogan segment, a Marc Maron segment and a Pete Holmes segment. Stephen plays guitar in the Skating live band. Hosted, edited and engineered by Stephen Friedland. You can find Jake's music here: https://skating.bandcamp.com/

Stephen sat down with good buddy Andy Tucker of Lil Sluggers, also back in April. They talked about pedals, villains and true socialism and Stephen was super articulate the whole time.

 

Edited and engineered by Stephen Friedland

Mastered by Daniel Carr

 

Buy and/or stream Lil Sluggers' EP, "Second Nature," here or on any streaming service: https://lilsluggersband.bandcamp.com/

Stephen sat down with good buddy John Rule III, also known by the stage name Early Lover of Mankind back in April. They talked about how all band names kind of suck, Utz and bringing back high fashion into rock and roll. 

 

Edited and engineered by Stephen Friedland

Mastered by Daniel Carr

 

Buy and/or stream John's music here or on any standard streaming service: https://elom.bandcamp.com/releases