Overeducated & Underemployed

"I've never said I'm apolitical or not political. And I've never said this show isn't political... What I have said is that we don't discuss politics very often on this show. But that's different than not being political." The premise of Overeducated & Underemployed has always been rooted in leftist values, systemic critique, and finding your people through art, music, and shared struggles. But most of the time, finding a political candidate worth fully believing in? That’s rare.

In this episode, we break down why having a real, working-class champion like state Rep. and U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon changes everything—and take you straight inside her "Fighting Oligarchy" rally in Tallahassee alongside Bernie Sanders.

This isn't a shift in what the show is about. It's about showing up when the fight is right in front of us.

In this episode:

Why the premise of this show has always been inherently political and subversive

How art, music, and community help us find our people to organize against a broken system

Live coverage and speeches from the Tallahassee rally with Angie Nixon and Bernie Sanders

Why we finally have a candidate worth platforming to take on corruption and fight for working families

See the entire rally here: https://www.youtube.com/live/u1JfBq_tqms?si=Tn52KhoaNLkzIT3L

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Coming up next: Shoals Fest coverage (Drive-By Truckers & Jason Isbell)

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New Album By Sloan Brothers: https://sloanbrothers.bandcamp.com/album/love-other-diagnoses

Title inspired by Lee Bains III: https://www.thegloryfires.com/

https://www.patreon.com/Feddun

WellRED comedian Drew Morgan sits me down in a broken chair, laughs at me when it collapses, then makes me install his new kitchen sink. I still had a great time.

Comedian, writer, and former public defender Drew Morgan joins Feddun on Overeducated & Underemployed for an unfiltered conversation about the end of an era, the roots of Southern storytelling, navigating neurodivergence, and why the Drive-By Truckers and Lee Baines captured the exact pulse of a generation.

We also discuss the architecture of a creative life. We talk about early comedic influences (Greg Fitzsimmons), the mechanics of writing The Liberal Redneck Manifesto, smoking weed with Whoopi Goldberg on The View, and why authentic artistic taste matters more than ever.

From breaking wicker chairs mid-interview to unpacking the reality of comedy, politics, and moving past toxic positivity, this is a deep dive into the art of staying sane while the world burns.

Check out Drew’s new podcast Gravy Baby with DJ Lewis and Carmen Morales, and keep up with his upcoming tour dates at DrewMorganComedy.com!

https://www.instagram.com/drewmorgcomedy/

Theme Song by Sloan Brothers : http://open.spotify.com/artist/1Z0YyvTetovciEDRoRNudB

New Album By Sloan Brothers: https://sloanbrothers.bandcamp.com/album/love-other-diagnoses

Title inspired by Lee Bains III: https://www.thegloryfires.com/

https://www.patreon.com/Feddun

Independent music history, regional storytelling, and deep cuts! On this episode of Overeducated & Underemployed, we sit down with singer-songwriter Sally Jaye to discuss her incredible new album, You’ll Be Okay Baby (produced by Brent Cobb at the legendary Capricorn Studios in Macon, Georgia).

Sally takes us back through her roots growing up in Gwinnett County, sneaking out to see Prince’s Purple Rain tour at The Omni, cutting teeth in early Nashville with Brad Paisley, touring the DIY circuit, and unearthing family archives that shaped her unique songwriting identity. Plus, we talk about an incredible new physical-meets-digital tech format called Fangrila (virtual vinyl) that gives vinyl buyers lifetime access to exclusive creator content!

Check out Sally Jaye’s new record, look for her upcoming Georgia music venue podcast series with The Creek FM, and catch her on the road playing intimate house shows and venues this fall!

Listen to / Buy Sally Jaye's Music: https://sallyjaye.bandcamp.com/music https://www.sallyjaye.org/

https://www.instagram.com/sallyjaye/?hl=en

New Album: You’ll Be Okay Baby – Available everywhere and on vinyl

Fangrila Virtual Vinyl Tech: https://fangri-la.com

Support the Channel: Hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more underground music history, artist interviews, and live sessions!

Coming up next: Shoals Fest coverage (Drive-By Truckers & Jason Isbell) and Drew Morgan!

Theme Song by Sloan Brothers : http://open.spotify.com/artist/1Z0YyvTetovciEDRoRNudB

New Album By Sloan Brothers: https://sloanbrothers.bandcamp.com/album/love-other-diagnoses

Title inspired by Lee Bains III: https://www.thegloryfires.com/

https://www.patreon.com/Feddun

Welcome back to Overeducated & Underemployed! In this episode, host Feddun sits down with Nashville-based stand-up comedian Donnie Sengstack. Donnie opens up about his journey into comedy starting at age 18, touring with heavy hitters like Stavros Halkias and Trae Crowder, and how growing up with a speech impediment shaped his unique comedic voice and stage presence.

They also dive into the golden age of Comedy Central, writing observational humor, the reality of working odd jobs in New York City before breaking out, why he stays grounded instead of chasing endless industry stress, and his upcoming fall and winter tour dates with Trae Crowder.

Check out Donnie Sengstack's work:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donsengstack/?hl=en

Watch his showcase on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XagUfKsBCLM

Theme Song by Sloan Brothers : http://open.spotify.com/artist/1Z0YyvTetovciEDRoRNudB

New Album By Sloan Brothers: https://sloanbrothers.bandcamp.com/album/love-other-diagnoses

Title inspired by Lee Bains III: https://www.thegloryfires.com/

https://www.patreon.com/Feddun

In this episode of Overeducated & Underemployed, we sit down with up-and-coming South Florida singer-songwriter and Florida State University Commercial Music graduate, Zoë Ashberg. Zoë opens up about her unique upbringing—spending seven formative years of her childhood in Cape Town, South Africa—and how that culturally rich environment shaped her worldview, resourcefulness, and approach to music. We dive deep into the therapeutic nature of songwriting, navigating perfectionism and imposter syndrome, studying commercial music at FSU, and what it was really like flying out to Los Angeles to co-produce her upcoming debut album with Steve Postell. Whether you're an aspiring musician, a fan of authentic folk-pop storytelling, or just love a great behind-the-scenes studio conversation, this episode is packed with great insights.

Connect with Zoë Ashberg:

Website: https://zoeashberg.com

Instagram: @zoeashberg

Theme Song by Sloan Brothers :

http://open.spotify.com/artist/1Z0YyvTetovciEDRoRNudB New Album By Sloan Brothers: https://sloanbrothers.bandcamp.com/album/love-other-diagnoses

Title inspired by Lee Bains III: https://www.thegloryfires.com/

https://www.patreon.com/Feddun

Why do some bands play incredible shows, leave everything on the stage, and still walk away without a single new fan? Justin Long (Petty Nicks Experience, producer with John Kurzweg, and co-founder of Performance High) returns to Overeducated & Underemployed for a new Quick Shift! We dive into the nitty-gritty of stagecraft, why artists get their "value proposition" completely wrong, how to handle the trap of overly reading a room, and how to authentically package yourself without losing your soul. 📚 Get Justin's book, "Play Shows, Make Fans: The Art and Craft of Delivering Performances That Turn Audiences Into Fans": https://www.performancehigh.net/play-shows-make-fans-book

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: Overeducated & Underemployed is a social history and culture podcast exploring underground music scenes, regional rock history, indie culture, and artist interviews.

#LiveMusic #StagePresence #IndependentArtist #MusicBusiness #PerformanceHigh #IndieRock #musiciantips

Theme Song by Sloan Brothers :

http://open.spotify.com/artist/1Z0YyvTetovciEDRoRNudB New Album By Sloan Brothers: https://sloanbrothers.bandcamp.com/album/love-other-diagnoses

Title inspired by Lee Bains III: https://www.thegloryfires.com/

https://www.patreon.com/Feddun

Steve Coulter (drummer of TSAR, Ridel High, The Brothers Steve, and crime novelist under the pen name S.W. Lauden) joins Feddun on Overeducated & Underemployed to talk about underground rock history, the realities of major label excess in the early 2000s, navigating the transition from music to fiction writing, and Ridel High's brand-new music.

Check out Steve's writing and newsletter, Remember the Lightning, linked below, and grab what's left of the TSAR vinyl re-releases!

https://substack.com/@swlauden

https://ridelhigh.bandcamp.com/album/b-sides-demos

https://omnivorerecordings.com/shop/tsar/

https://rememberthelightning.substack.com/

https://www.instagram.com/stevecoulter/

https://www.facebook.com/RockGroupTsar/

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tsar/3298148

Theme Song by Sloan Brothers : http://open.spotify.com/artist/1Z0YyvTetovciEDRoRNudB New Album By Sloan Brothers: https://sloanbrothers.bandcamp.com/album/love-other-diagnoses Title inspired by Lee Bains III: https://www.thegloryfires.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Feddun

Cartoonist, illustrator, and designer Jim Rugg joins Feddun to talk about growing up in rural Pennsylvania, discovering the underground comics movement, his love for books, and what it really takes to survive as a full-time creator.

From the collapse of the comics industry in the '90s to the current renaissance of indie graphic novels, Jim shares incredible stories about his creative process, working with DC Comics, collaborating with Steve Bissette on Tyrant, and co-founding Power Pulp Comics.

Jim 's work includes: The Guild, Hulk: Grand Design, 1986 Zine, Street Angel, Afrodisiac, The P.L.A.I.N. Janes and Janes in Love, One Model Nation.

Rugg has also produced short comics for VH1, New York magazine, Dark Horse Presents, the SPX Annual, Project: Superior, Meathaus, Cinema Sewer, Strange Tales, and the Next Issue Project.

Power Pulp Comics:

https://powerpulpcomics.com

Jim’s Website & Projects:

https://www.jimrugg.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jimruggart/

https://www.patreon.com/jimrugg

📚 Books & Media Mentioned:

Street Angel by Jim Rugg

Aphrodisiac by Jim Rugg

Tyrant by Steve Bissette

The Atomic Cafe (Documentary)

Found Magazine

Theme Song by Sloan Brothers : http://open.spotify.com/artist/1Z0YyvTetovciEDRoRNudB New Album By Sloan Brothers: https://sloanbrothers.bandcamp.com/album/love-other-diagnoses Title inspired by Lee Bains III: https://www.thegloryfires.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Feddun

Fresh off winning a golden ticket on Kill Tony, Pensacola comedian Shane Camp sits down for an exclusive interview on Overeducated & Underemployed. Shane opens up about his autistic/neurodivergent approach to comedy, the intense math behind writing joke-for-joke, surviving a near-fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in New Orleans, and gambling everything to make moves in Austin.

If you loved his unforgettable set, you need to hear the backstory.Make sure to hit Like, Subscribe, and ring the bell for more deep-dive artist and comedian interviews every week! https://www.instagram.com/shanecampcomedian/

Theme Song by Sloan Brothers : http://open.spotify.com/artist/1Z0YyvTetovciEDRoRNudB

New Album By Sloan Brothers: https://sloanbrothers.bandcamp.com/album/love-other-diagnoses

Title inspired by Lee Bains III: https://www.thegloryfires.com/

https://www.patreon.com/Feddun

Guitarist Chris Skene (Revival, MusicLocal App) sits down with Feddun at Overeducated & Underemployed to discuss the reality of being a working musician today, why he chose software engineering over the music industry grind, and how late-stage capitalism impacts art.

From seeing Derek Trucks at age 15 to analyzing why the Beatles remain a "secular Bible," Chris gives a masterclass on guitar dynamics, intentionality in performance, and balancing art with life.

Revival: https://revivaltallahassee.com/

Music Local:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/musiclocal/id6470649809 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.musiclocal.app&hl=en_US

Theme Song by Sloan Brothers : http://open.spotify.com/artist/1Z0YyvTetovciEDRoRNudB

New Album By Sloan Brothers: https://sloanbrothers.bandcamp.com/album/love-other-diagnoses

Title inspired by Lee Bains III: https://www.thegloryfires.com/

https://www.patreon.com/Feddun

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