Members of the cast and crew of the upcoming short film “Bruised Fruit” join us on the show! Writer/Director Christopher Jarvis, Producer Abigail Jaske, and Producer/Lead Actor Alex Meitz discuss the importance of building chemistry to develop a strong ensemble and tackling the difficult themes of the film. Then, helium factory line worker Magnus Borgson addresses the impact he had on the 2016 election. Also, we introduce the world to Fridgeman!

Credits: Christopher Jarvis, Abigail Jaske, Alex Meitz, Justin Vieira

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Detroit rapper Nebr the Tiger and producer Truman Nolan join Michael ahead of Nebr's upcoming album release to discuss defending Detroit's reputation and incorporating themes of mental illness into music. Then, piano teacher Nincy Heath leaves her apartment for the first time in over a decade and shares graphic, intimate stories that we really don't want to hear. Also, The Pisspig co-hosts, and he's just the worst.

Credits: Nebr the Tiger, Truman Nolan, Adam John, Nick Crestwood

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We go live once again at the Ant Hall! Singer-songwriter Carmel Liburdi returns to the show to perform some new songs ahead of her new album release. Ana Gómez of the Planet Ant original adaptation "As They Like It" discusses merging theatre and drag to bring a whole new spin to the Bard's classic. Also, Dr. Spookers terrorizes us and tells us stories of reanimating the dead.

Credits: Carmel Liburdi, Ana Gómez, Dan Tice

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Motorik/synthpop band Of House joins us on the show to play some stripped-down versions of their songs and dicuss the possibility of Joe Rogan joining Michael on the podcasts. Then, The Guy From Counting Crows (his name escapes me) joins us to discuss where he was during 9/11. Also, we show the glory of Ducks with The Quack Diaries!

Credits: Nick Van Huis, Pat Nolan, Blake Hart, Ray Duprey

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Detroit rapper KULTURE joins us on the show to showcase his new music, as well as discusses his musical influences and his annual journeys to SXSW to perform. Also, Blake the Intern returns one more time before moving away! Finally, our guest Barry Coop has become unstuck in time!

Credits: KULTURE, Matt Morley, Blake the Intern

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Michael and Emily are getting married! In this special episode, recorded over the course of a week and half, Michael and Emily take you on their journey together. Starting with their thoughts leading up to the wedding before and after the rehearsal, and then they recap their wedding while on their honeymoon, and finally walk you through their honeymoon!

Credits: Emily Kirby-Duprey

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Indie Rock duo Water Fountain Coins join us on the show to discuss making wishes, carefully constructing their band, and battling anxiety and grief. Then, professional thespian Whit Wheatley returns to the show to discuss how he has grown since being on The Michael Duprey Variety Hour nearly three years ago and why he has grafted fur onto his body. Finally, Ollie Ollie Oxenfree shows off his brand new Detachable Showerhead to prevent sandy buttholes!

Credits: Ben Shotwell, Thorin Murphy-Fahlgren, Nick Boulahanis

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Psych-rock trio Glass Chimera pops into the studio to discuss who they would Quantum Leap replace with Dale Earnhardt in his fiery car accident and their unique musical experiments! Then, Haunted House Brat Abby Raven stops in to get some advice on how to be better at being terrifying. Also, we work out our muscles with Exercise Rick’s X-treme Fitness! Hide your Mother-in-Laws!

Credits: Scott Jasmund, Dominic Lockridge, Aaryn Lindow, Amy Oprean

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Progressive/indie rock band Panda House joins us on the show this week to discuss their new album “Explorers”, how they decided to change direction with their sound, and the fluidity of art! Then, United States Socialist Revolutionary Carl Young hops in to discuss his rhetoric, but something is a bit fishy about him. Also, we showcase this year’s annual Paper Plane Rodeo!

Credits: Robert Johnson, James Dunstan, Tom Stineman

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Michael’s brother Ray co-hosts as Carl Stein joins us on the show to discuss how the Goosebumps books are real and they all happened to him!!! Then, Michael’s Naughty Little Shoulder Advisor, Dennis, pops in and tries to encourage Michael to relax… but does he go too far? Also, we feature a cautionary tale about trying to quit an ice cream shop!

Credits: Ray Duprey, Devin Rosni, Alex Bergmans

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