The Michael Duprey Variety Hour

Ben and Dave of the Prog Rock/Jazz band BAVE join us to discuss their new Polarity album, their journey to playing their unique brand of music, and they help Michael figure out who the worst classic rock act is! Then, Cal Legaris Garbage Lawyer returns to the show to campaign against music festival litterers!

Credits: Ben Zaporski, David Thoel, Lauren Duprey

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Beloved alt-country singer-songwriter Don Duprie joins us on the show to discuss his passion for writing songs for working people, the beauty of Downriver, and breaks down his rules for songwriting. Then, Michael’s Uncle Ron pops in to insult Michael’s love for theatre and to discuss why he’s constantly getting stomped out. Also, we feature the return of Billy’s Bucket List!

Credits: Don Duprie, Nick Crestwood

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Find Don Duprie on the web: https://donduprie.bandcamp.com/

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Electropop/freak folk duo Kind of Animal join us on the show to discuss the unexpected blend of musical styles in their music and brainstorm a brand new animal hybrid! Then, lottery winner and Chi-Chi’s enthusiast Midge pops in and regales stories of celebrating food at her favorite restaurant internationally. Also, Beatrice Montgomery provides some much needed tips for surviving the summer heat!

Credits: Max Hernandez, Daniel Ackerman, Jessica Cooper

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Find Kind of Animal on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kindofanimal/

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Detroit Music Award winning Americana Legend Audra Kubat joins us on the show to discuss her journey with music, her favorite venues to play at in Michigan, and the importance of giving back to the music community and enriching one’s community. Then, Michael and Audra interview former livestock wrangler John Ray for a job at the podcast! Also, Michael’s cousin Eddie is on location at Gary, Indiana to survey the people and see how far MDVH’s reach really si!

Credits: Audra Kubat, Daniel Jackson

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Anna and Jordan of the eclectic rock n’ roll group ZZvava pop in to discuss which month they would kill if given the choice, their frenetic and diverse music style, and to show off music from their upcoming album! Then, the impossibly named Angela Nimwawaskawicz joins us on the show to guilt us for scrolling past all of those Jesus memes on our Facebook timelines!

Credits: Anna Parker, Jordan Collingridge, Ellen Stachowicz

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The Planet Ant Incubator Podcast is a new show from Planet Ant that features 6-episode runs of creative podcasts commissioned specifically for the Incubator! The host of the inaugural Incubator showcase: Justin Vieira of Ambient Improv joins us to discuss his history with improv and to lead Michael and co-host Lauren Duprey in a round of Ambient Improv! Then, Supernatural True Crime Podcaster Asland Archibald investigates some paranormal happenings from our lives. Finally, we hear the harrowing tale of the Feces Phantom!

Credits: Lauren Duprey, Justin Vieira, Nick Latimer

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Eclectic Pop-Rock collective the SugarPunk Fairies join us on the show! We discuss favorite Summer activities, first memories, and Ferndale Pride. They also showcase some new music! Then, Villain Supreme Doctor Heinous joins us on the show to discuss his financial endeavors and the international RV tour that he is on with his wife Martha! Also, we feature the first episode of Uncle Terry’s Rock N’ Rollio Portfolio.

Credits: Emily Fox, Robin Roxie, Stacy Binelli Ray Duprey,

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Find Sugar Punk Fairies on the Web: https://www.facebook.com/pg/galsthatrock

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It’s time to celebrate the Fourth of July, MDVH style! To ring in America’s birthday, Michael sits down with Planet Ant Executive Director Darren Shelton to discuss his connections to the birth of the theatre, his personal battles with addiction, and to perform a song originally written by Wayne Kramer of MC5! Then, Meal Replacement Entrepreneur Bross Window makes Michael trip out. Also, Dinah Jones gives an emotional report from the Independence Day Parade and we showcase new songs by Remnose!

Credits: Darren Shelton, Mike McGettigan

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Find Planet Ant on the Web: https://www.planetant.com/

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The multi-talented Teddy Roberts of Teddy Roberts and the Mouths joins us on the show to discuss his journey throughout music including playing in Fireworks and Tigers Jaw as well as to discuss the band’s new album “Never Wanna Die.” Then, Professional Yard Salesperson Tilda Higgenbottom joins us on the show and gets railed by Teddy. Also in this episode: “This Ugly Fuckin’ House” with Rocco Kostoccholi!

Credits: Teddy Roberts, Jason Petterson

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Find Teddy Roberts on the Web: https://www.facebook.com/teddyrobertsandthemouths/

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NPR Food Blog "Pasta Passion" writers and "Delicious Dish" understudies Dennis Frankleheimer and Linda Turner join us on the show to answer frequently asked food questions, and make Michael uncomfortable with their unconventional relationship. Then, NASA A.I. Bowman describes his journey and experience as an Artificial Intelligence.

Credits: Ryan Westbrook, Eleanor Fuchs, Matthew Morley

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