LUNV D and I chop it up about his latest album Diviner, the new era of music, how gross live shows can get, the golden age of local garage bands, being a test subject for Elon Musk’s brain chip, social media as a tool and a distraction, psychedelics, what happens when we die, aliens and bigfoot and portals (oh, my!), dream worlds and dream logic, childhood UFO sighting, analog vs digital mediums, pirating software, the collaborative nature of hip hop, how everything is influenced by something else, Britney Spears and R. Kelly conspiracy theories, enjoying taboo art, the importance of reactionary art, the creation of End of the World, navigating capitalism without losing authenticity, syncopation in song structures, the line between experimenting and trolling, songs that have sequels, protest music, attraction to album covers that don’t quite match the content, and DIY fashion design. Stream LUNV D’s music on Spotify and Tidal and follow him on Twitter @LUNVD and Instagram @lunvdofeightbracket. Download my books for free at kelbylosack.gumroad.com.

Writer, editor, gym rat, and real-ass homie J. David Osborne joins me in kicking off the new year with a no-fucks-given all-timer of an episode. We discuss language policing and the dangers of making words taboo, how to have a nuanced conversation that actually goes somewhere, spiritual disdain for the rich, having skin in the game, realizing the mortal immortal, remembering Isaac Kirkman, events vs time stamps, real astrology, what "New Year" means, fatherhood, crackhead brain, advice for young artists, "are we cyberpunk yet?," conspiracy corner, book and music recommendations, New Year Tarot readings, and the energy we're bringing into 2021. // Follow JDO's blog at brokenriverbooks.com, subscribe to his and Kris Saknussemm's podcast No Country, and check out his many surreal grime novellas such as Black Gum, A Minor Storm, and By the Time We Leave Here, We'll Be Friends. // Keep up with Kelby and buy his books at kelbylosack.wordpress.com.

Lil Durt is a rapper and video game streamer currently residing in Denton, Texas. On this episode, we talk about becoming immersed in video game worlds, music based on emotions, juggling artistic endeavors, Cyberpunk 2077, the purpose of Twitch streaming, how to live in the impending cyberpunk era, the resurgence of difficulty,The Last of Us Part II, the best portrayals of violence, being a completionist, when Pokemon was taboo, the relationship between social media and real life, the yin and yang of analog and digital, defining "Soundcloud rap," and the morphing capabilities of love. Stream Lil Durt's music on SoundCloud and follow him on Twitch: PlatinumBari, Twitter @lildurtp1, and IG @lil.durt // featured songs by Lil Durt: "Bossy Durt" (intro) // "All In" (outro) // Follow Kelby at kelbylosack.wordpress.com

Author and intuitive spiritualist Grant Wamack comes on the show to chop it up about the writing process, cleansing energy, defining mysticism, the Navy, weed, retiring from rap, and more. Book tarot and palm readings from Grant at Tarot Insights. Follow him on Twitter @grantmirage, and check out his books Notes from the Guts of a Hippo, A Lightbulb's Lament, and Junkyard Exotic.Keep up with Kelby at kelbylosack.wordpress.com.

Marcus and Kelby chop it up with hip hop singer Keenan Maxie about musician's compromises, choosing violence, the music culture of Brazoria County, upcoming collaborations, Mad Dog 20/20, racism, and more. Stream Keenan's music on Spotify, Apple, and all other major platforms. Follow Keenan on IG @keenanmaxie and Twitter @knmaxie. Follow Marcus on Twitter and IG @marcus_farris16. Keep up with Kelby at kelbylosack.wordpress.com.Intro: "She Say" by Keenan Maxie.

On this episode: Marcus and Kelby kick it on the back patio with Kelby's younger brother Braden during a gentle, atmospheric rain. Topics: instruments that sing to you, motorcycles, good and bad luck with cops, the savior complex, making music on phones, taking photos on shrooms, King Triton's bulge, being ghost on social media, terrible impressions, goofy rap, top 13 rappers, what Evolution by Derrick Peoples means to B-County, legal issues around the Skyline R34, daylight savings sucks, Kermit the Martian, manifesting growth, magical tattoos, money advice.Intro: "Hallelujah" by Braden LosackFollow Braden on Twitter @BradenLosack and IG @braden_uchiha_Follow Marcus on Twitter and IG @marcus_farris16Buy Kelby's books and keep up with his shit on kelbylosack.wordpress.com

reading the entirety of this little hoodrat novel of mine for the podcast."Rent's due and Saturn is in Capricorn. My twin brother just got out of jail. He's got some ideas."Broken River, bby.Buy my books here: https://kelbylosack.bigcartel.comSteal them here: https://kelbylosack.gumroad.comKeep up with your boy here: https://kelbylosack.wordpress.com

Marcus Farris is a custom woodworker, resin and concrete artisan, and rapper currently working on his first mixtape. Follow him on Twitter and IG @marcus_farris16.Braden Losack is my little brother. Follow him on Twitter @BradenLosack and IG @braden_uchiha_Buy my books or download them for free and check out my website.

Stephanie Jones a.k.a. Hextape is a cloudwave/experimental rapper currently residing in Denton, Texas. Check out her music on SoundCloud, Spotify, and Matter, and follow her on Twitter @HEXTAPEofficial and IG @bbyhex.On this episode: Halloween, anxiety, touring with gothboiclique and Misery Club, being a woman in the underground music scene, toxic rockstar personalities, witchcraft, manifestation, inspired creativity vs creative routine, and the return of the nuclear family.Featured songs by Hextape:Intro: "Purple Rain"Outro: "Valentine"Buy my books or download them for free. Follow me on Twitter @HeathenishKid and IG @kelby.losack.

Cory Bennet is a writer from Northern California whose work has appeared in Entropy, Witch Craft Magazine, Dostoyevsky Wannabe, X-Ray Lit Mag, and other dope places. He is currently enrolled in the MFA program at Sierra Nevada University. Follow him for real talk and skater shit on Twitter @melancory666.Troy James Weaver is the author of Marigold, Visions, Selected Stories, Temporal, and Witchita Stories, most of which were handwritten on scrap paper while working as a florist in Kansas, where he lives with his wife and chihuahuas. Follow him on Twitter @Teaweave and IG @weaver.troy.On this episode: jail education, the shithead rite of passage, G.G. Allin, music we've been listening to, content oversaturation, recidivism, first public readings, shout-out Rios de la Luz and J. David Osborne, dogs > people, mortality and reincarnation, shared grief, the best and worst parts of church, the Bible as literature, metaphor, writing ugly shit, Don Carpenter's Hard Rain Falling, writing from different perspectives, everything is fiction, relative and subjective truth, burn it all down, knowing yourself, making tangible impacts, going with your gut.Buy or steal Kelby's books and follow him on Twitter @HeathenishKid and IG @kelby.losack.