Mark and Nic sit down with members of The Action! Mike Gibson, Adam Carkey and Chris Nolan all share their input and experiences of 20 years in the band.  They are recording a live album this Friday at Shifty’s to celebrate this milestone.  They also talk about snow day traditions, sandwich technicalities and the dark … Continue reading Area Rugs Are Fucking Stupid Expensive →

Mark and Nic sit with their friend Charley Orlando and talk about his career as a musician, DIY booking agent and talent buyer for Funk n Waffles.  They also discuss retro video games, slacking on the job and ordering custom sandwiches. Music in this episode: Charley Orlando- Take Cover (Live at The Palace Theater) Ruha- … Continue reading Are You Calling Me From a Gas Station On The Side of The Road? →

Mark and Nic with down with members of Highland Funeral (Nick Streeter, Matthew Blake, Surly Dylan Suttles, and Jon Tedd) and play musical Would You Rather?  They also discussed terrible customer service, regret, and pooping in the woods. Music in this episode: Summer Cult- 3 Chord Demo Highland Funeral- Off The Island (Live) Highland Funeral- … Continue reading KISS in Cargo Shorts →

Mark and Nic sit down with return guest, Stephen Douglas Wolfe to talk about his new album Quixotic Symphony.  They also talk about record fairs, the recording process and feature a new segment: Sandwich Shaming. Music in this episode: Stephen Douglas Wolfe- I, Tinker Street Stephen Douglas Wolfe- III, Via Della Conciliazione Stephen Douglas Wolfe- … Continue reading Tired, Good and Not Dead →

Mark and Nic sit down and talk about artists valuing and charging for their work.  They also talk about Roy Orbison, desert dwelling redheads and Nic taking pictures of shoes. Music in this episode: Judge Gazza- Nobody’s Fault But Mine Lady D and the Shadow Spirits- Fooled Me Lady D and the Shadow Spirits- Get … Continue reading Better Off Being A Porn Star Than A Valet. →

Mark and Nic feature an interview with Steve Sopchak,  the owner the Square Studio and and composer in Syracuse.  They also talk about Nic’s feelings on the listeners, Mark and Nic’s alternating sleep schedules and plan their friend’s upcoming wedding. Music in this episode: Eyes Averted- Voices Eyes Averted- Cables and Keystrokes Steve Sopchak- Realms

Mark and Nic do their first live episode.  Check out the Facebook Live stream.  They also talk about social media, Halloween decorations, and answer questions from people watching the live-stream. music in this episode: Telegraph Hill- It Comes Together Telegraph Hill- Isomerism Telegraph Hill- Losing strength

Mark and Nic make mix tapes for each other and explain the rules and concepts behind this coming of age tradition.  Also, they talk about food puns, new bands and mix tape memories. music in this episode: Against The Giants- Japanese Guitars The Amazing Shakes- The Dynamite Lady The Amazing Shakes- Shiver and Shake

Mark and Nic learn about each other’s musical tastes with questions meant for English language learners.  They also discuss the robot uprising, filthy photos, and that time Mark got sick before a show from eating too much. music in this episode: Suburban Samurai- Birthday Suburban Samurai- This Town Suburban Samurai- Gutter Eyes

Mark and Nic sit with their friends Matt and Pam and talk about an outsider’s view of Syracuse.  They also talk about Syracuse University, The NY State Fair and Nic’s organization. Music in this episode: Matthew Blake and The Blues Dragons- Adagio Bear Matthew Blake and The Blues Dragons- Hive Mind Matthew Blake and The … Continue reading Never Be Embarrassed By A Good Mouth-Trumpet. →