Undetermined: The Podcast

What's in the water in Topeka? Much like fellow Topekans Unmerciful, these cats have metal running through their veins! 

From putting the band together, to musical influences ('sup Don Henley?), to killer guitarists, to Chiefs football, to excrement related beverages. This one's got it all!  

Brett, Alec, and Tyler, are some fun and talented dudes who put together one hell of a band. It was such a blast getting to know them! 

Go buy something: https://www.bleedthevictim.com/shop-1

Sure, Jason Offutt is a little creepy. But we like that about him!

Interested in time travel, ghost stories, UFOs, monsters, and other such mysterious subjects? A fellow Missourian, Jason literally wrote the book on Missouri ghosts. (Along with a prolific number of other books on the supernatural/paranormal/unexplained.) Throw in a few fictional novels and sprinkle it all with a great sense of humor and you only scratch the surface of how cool this guy is! His multiple auditions via Coast to Coast finally convinced us he was ready to step it up. Welcome to UTP, brother! You made it!

If you'd like to get to know him a little more or pick up a book, check out his website: www.jasonoffutt.com

Slinging the six string for Columbia MO's StoneThrowers is just the tip of the iceberg for this talented dude! Join us as we talk (in no particular order): Guitars. Radio. Guitar gear. Prog rock. Guitar legends. Roller derby. The secret to the EVH tone...and more! (Did we mention guitars?)

Had a blast. Thanks for joining us Patrick!

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They're back! (And it was so worth the wait!)

What a pleasure it was talking to the gang from Kansas City icons Frogpond. Heidi, Justine, Kristin, and Michelle were gracious enough to give us updates on what's new with the band (like an amazing new record...seriously...it's so good!), coy recruitment of new members, stories from the past and thoughts on the present and future. 

Some takeaways: Don't criticize their gear! Avoid late night Hawaiian road trips with our friend Lisa Umbarger (Toadies; SolShifter). And NEVER underestimate the awesomeness of this unit! 

We also recommend putting in your pre-order on the new record. You won't be disappointed.

Some know him as the front man of Ireland's critically acclaimed Revelino. But these days, Brendan is earning much deserved acclaim on his own. He's a true talent with a passion for music that shines through in the breadth and color of his work. Lucky for us, it comes through in conversation as well! 

Whether discussing the evolution of his career, his creative process, his influences and deep grasp/respect for the history of rock and roll, or waxing about the American political scene, Brandon is both thoughtful and entertaining. (Much as he is as a musician!)

If you haven't checked him out yet, you really owe it to yourself to do so! *Warning...it's sneakily infectious!

Check him out here: https://brendantallon.ie/

So glad we got a chance to know you Bren! 

PS - Thanks to our old pal Johnny Boyle (who may be featured on a track or two) for yet another stellar introduction! 

Don't let the villainous looking mustache fool you! He's totally safe. (We think!) 

Hanging his hat just north of KC in St. Joseph, MO, Danny is a nationally published music journalist/critic, concert promoter, and collector of musical artifacts. It's safe to say, the guy's got stories. 

We've known Danny for a while now and have lost count of mutual friends. So glad we finally had him on!

As Jon likes to say: "Throw a dart and you'll hit a winner with Forbidden Place." If you like it loud, these guys have you covered with more solid acts than we can count! Tony and Cale clearly love what they do, which probably explains why they do it so well.

So glad we got to FINALLY catch up with this awesome pair and can't wait to see/hear what they have in store. Turns out they've got some pretty good stories too.

Disclaimer: UTP does not endorse or recommend repeating life stories discussed during this episode.

What do underground art bands like Steel Pole Bath Tub and Milk Cult, video game classics such as Left 4 Dead and Portal 2, and visual masterpieces of film such as Lord of the Rings and The Matrix have in common? 

The answer? This guy...Mike Morasky. (And he's every bit as awesome as you might expect!)

We're so excited to be sharing this one. Some great stories here, folks! You don't want to miss it.

Man, these guys are talented and a whole lot of fun!

We always have a good time talking to Chris McGrew, so we were thrilled to have him back with his equally entertaining partner in crime, Kevin Seal to talk about their awesome new project Seal Party! (It's so good!)

Some seriously great stories in this one, Dandies! 

PS - Check out Kevin's game show!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lofidelity/