Olympia Pop Rocks

Olympia Pop Rocks

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Olympia Pop Rocks episodes

  • OPR #92: Markly Morrison & "Making Sense Of Olympia"
    In this episode of the podcast, we interview Markly Morrison about his new podcast “Low Profile With Markly Morrison. We also talk about bands he’s been in, what brought him to Olympia and the usual fair. You know, OPR stuff. Like we do. Plus we have a special addition of the podcast with David Scherer Water reading from the new addition of his book “Making Sense Of Olympia”. A real treat!
    1 hr 7 min
  • OPR #91: Capcity Presents & Welcome To Olympia
    In this episode of the podcast, we interview half of Capcity Presents about booking shows in Olympia, the music scene in town and there to get the best weed. We forgot to ask which they preferred West Side or East Side. Sorry. Also, we have a piece from the new podcast Welcome To Olympia and its fantastic.
    1 hr 7 min
  • OPR #90: Dave O'Connor & Quitting Facebook
    In this episode of the podcast, we interview Dave O’Connor, a drummer in a variety of local bands.
    Also, Guire and Jemmy Joe talk about how one of us quit Facebook and the other is getting more and more value out it! That, my friend, is called a teaser! Listen to the episode to find out more!!!
    56 min
  • OPR #89: String And Shadow Puppet Theater & "People Of Olympia": Monique's Mom
    In this episode of the podcast, we interview Emily from String And Shadow Puppet Theater about the great work this Oly company of performers has been doing in town. Next level excitement for their upcoming show! Click the link below to get tickets!
    Also, we continue with the People Of Olympia series with an piece by a local woman who told about her mother’s journey to Olympia, what she left behind and what was found…. on Facebook.
    57 min
  • OPR #88: LaVon Hardison
    In this episode of the podcast, we interview LaVon Hardison, singer and extraordinaire human being. No bullshitting, this is the best conversation we’ve had on the show. You are in for a treat! Also, Guire and Jemmy Joe talk about the books and stuff they’re into lately.
    57 min
  • OPR #87: Shawna Hawk & People Of Olympia featuring "Changing Your Mind with Whitney"
    In this episode of the podcast, we interview Shawna Hawk, from KOWA local radio, Media Island and The Women of Color in Leadership Movement. She wears so many hats we don’t know where to start to billboard her here! We talked about why even do radio when you can do a podcast, about Olympia and the power struggles and backlash she has to deal with by being The Adult In The Room. Also about Olympia. Duh.
    Also, we have an re-introduction of The People Of Olympia. Friend of the podcast, Whitney, comes on the show to talk about a time she changed her mind about a hot button issue in Oly politics.
    1 hr
  • OPR #86: Kendl Winter
    In this episode of the podcast, we interview folk singer Kendl Winter. She is a verified Friend-Of-The-Podcast, back for her second interview. Better knows as half of The Lowest Pair, she recently released her latest solo album that has all of Olympia buzzing! Also in this episode, Jemmy Joe and Guire talk about what we did this summer.
    54 min
  • OPR #85: Henry Renee Williams III & r/Olympia
    Comedian Henry Renee Williams III, the sweetheart of the Olympian comedy scene, comes on the show and talks about the military. Guire and Jemmy Joe also talk about the Olympia subreddit as well as the cat murders striking Olympia.
    52 min
  • OPR #84: 2060 Records & Jem + Guire Musical Project
    In this episode of Olympia Pop Rocks, we interview three of the artists and collaborators of Olympia's own 2060 records. We talk about running a label, making music, where the best drinks are in town and all that sort of thing. You know the deal. Also, Jem and Guire talk about their new music project and Jemmy Joe's new solo album. Links below!
    49 min
  • OPR #83: Lexxi Lovell of Dumpster Values & "Solo" review
    Olympia Pop Rocks interviews Lexxi Lovell, co-owner of The Dumpsters Values Cooperative. We talked about her move to Olympia, how she came to co-own Dumpster Values and where the cool coffee is in Oly. Also, Jemmy Joe and Guire talk about the new Star Wars movie "Solo" because of course we did.
    1 hr 3 min

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Guire and Jemmy Joe interview local Olympians of note, and discuss pop culture, politics, local issues or whatever strikes their fancy.