Paul Antonio joins us this month to celebrate 10 years in comedy with some bangers from the 2000's.

Featured Songs:

"How You Remind Me" by Nickelback

"Here Without You" by 3 Doors Down

"Young'n" by Fabolous

Also in this episode: Eddie Guerrero's passing cues the death of innocence. Paul's comedy origin story. Pomona pride. Another Dana Dayz flashback. Paul's first sip of booze. Downloading music. Semi-retirement. Politics of comedy. Social media engagement. Friendship break-ups. Comedy Pop-Up.

Paul Antonio's links: Instagram | Comedy Pop-Up | Horseplay Comedy

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We're joined this month by wrestling fan, educator, cosplayer, and social media influencer The Machoverse for songs from our college years.

Featured Songs:

"La Llorona" by Beirut

"Be A Man" by Macho Man Randy Savage

"Turn on Me" by The Shins

Also in this episode: Wrestling fandom beginnings. Meeting at Burning Man. Matcha Man. Macho spam. Students following you on social media. Macho Man versus Hogan beef. Guerilla marketing. Balancing act.

The Machoverse's links: Instagram | Fan Page | World Wrestling Cosplayers

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We're celebrating our 300th episode this month—technically, if you count every episode that's ever been published since 2009—and who better to celebrate with than the Rude Dog and some wrestling entrance theme songs!

Featured Songs:

"Nasty Boy" by No Application Fee

"Cochise" by Audioslave

"Divide & Conquer" by IDLES

Also in this episode: Reminiscing about the early days of the pod. Denise ticks all the boxes. We get really into our wrestling entrances. Wrestling birthday party. Apache Chief Cochise. Trying wrestling moves at home. Female wrestlers have come a long way. Checking out live wrestling events. Meet & Greets.

Rude Dog's links: Instagram | Extended Family Apparel

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This month, Elaina and Joey of Magenta Moon join us to share songs inspired by the theme For Better or Worse.

Featured Songs:

"The One" by Wild Child

"Dollar Store" by Ben Kweller ft. Waxahatchee

"Tried and True" by Ween

"I Would Find You" by Oceanator

Also in this episode: Magenta Moon origin story. Artistic collaboration as a couple. Engineering choices. Portland vs. L.A. Picking what covers to play. Hating on Father John Misty. All data is good data. Gatekeeping Severance. Magenta Moon's take on success in music.

Magenta Moon's links: Instagram | Bandcamp | Website | YouTube | 110 Podcast episode

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We're joined this month by our new best friend, singer-songwriter, and wrestling fan, Charles Grace, for songs that made us feel grown when we weren't quite there yet.

Featured Songs:

"Radio/Video" by System of a Down

"Lover, You Should've Come Over" by Jeff Buckley

"Crestfallen" by Smashing Pumpkins

Also in this episode: Our Charles Grace origin story. Feeling grown. Playing System of a Down for impressionable children as a trusted member of the community. How Charles got into wrestling. Decompressing after a performance. Charles' old soul. A Jeff Buckley deep dive. Bonding over our love of Glen Hansard. Social media struggles. Love/hate relationship with Smashing Pumpkins. More Glen Hansard love. Charles' take on success in music.

Charles' links: Instagram | Linktree | Bandcamp | YouTube | 110 Podcast episode

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We're joined this month by long-time friend of the pod Keith Foster to share songs about grief, but don't worry it's a pretty light-hearted episode—all things considered.

Featured Songs:

"What Sarah Said" by Death Cab for Cutie

"3rd Planet" by Modest Mouse

"Hear You Me" by Jimmy Eat World

Also in this episode: Remembering Cassidy. Improv v. stand-up. Modest Mouse cruise. Drawing on sticky notes. The after life.

Keith's links: Instagram | Website | Mockingbird Improv

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We're joined this month by stand-up comic, bedroom musician, and photographer Carlos Escobar to share songs that remind us of our pets.

Featured Songs:

"Cost of Living" by Mom Friend

"Older Chests" by Damien Rice

"Sam" by Sturgill Simpson

Also in this episode: Pet medical issues. Balancing privacy and stand-up comedy. Comedy for Latinos. Bombing at the world-famous Iguana. New music from Deefur. Success in comedy.

Carlos' links: Comedy IG | Photography IG | Horseplay Comedy

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We're joined this month by friend of the podcast and new business owner, Lourdes, for new beginning songs.

Featured Songs:

"In The Morning" by Nina Simone

"Hit The Coast" by Future Islands

"Start Again" by Hope Langston

Also in this episode: Running a podcast from a basement. Bob Dylan covers. Nostalgia sells. Interpretive rapping. Running your own business. Bumble BFF.

Melting Heart Creative's links: Instagram | Website

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Comic, musician, single girl-dad, Frank Estrada, joins us this month for some timely protest songs.

Featured Songs:

"Wear Clean Draws" by The Coup

"Masters of War" by Bob Dylan

"The Little Flame" by Carsie Blanton

Horseplay Comedy at Angry Horse Brewing. Getting back into comedy. Denise judges Frank by his cover. Comedy specials. Musical segregation. Raising a daughter in the current political climate. Sounding the alarm. Mental health. The drive to perform. Build your community. Band t-shirts.

Frank's links: Instagram

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Prolific singer-songwriter and self-taught multi-instrumentalist Vincent Brue joins us this month for dark songs.

Featured Songs:

"Hammer Down" by Magnolia Electric Co.

"I See A Darkness" by Johnny Cash & Bonnie "Prince" Billy

"500 Photo Albums" by Justin Richard

Also in this episode: Everyone's got a little darkness in 'em. Drunken pandemic live broadcasts. Comedy v. music open mics. Overplayed covers. Vincent's discography. Desert recording sessions. Desert v. mountains. Yosemite Elmer. Sad songs make us happy. Commissioned song.

Episode references: Vincent Brue on the 110 Podcast | Will Oldham Interview

Vincent Brue's links: Instagram | Bandcamp | YouTube

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