Long-time podcasting pal Ed of Expand Your Playlist joins us this week for one of our favorite recurring themes, cover songs. Also in this episode: What makes a good cover? Let dead people RIP. Hunting for smaller, unsigned artists. Violent Femmes at the swapmeet. Everything is funny. Pink Floyd hits. All things Expand Your Playlist. […]
New friend of the show, Avi, joins us this week for some nostalgia-themed songs. Also in this episode: Botched Execution. Appeasing the algorithm gods. Defining nostalgia. Songwriting. Pop culture references in music. Musical rabbit holes. Velodrone on the 110 podcast. Benefits of bartending. Give Avi a follow: InstagramBotched Execution: Instagram | Linktree Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow […]
We’re joined by long-time friend, Marc, for enlightenment songs. Also in this episode: Self-realization. 5-year engagement. Procrastination. Yesses and Nos. It’s okay to cry. Wealth dynamics. It’s okay to be selfish. Tattoos. References: Comedian Andy Hendrickson Reach out to Marc via email, mysticsandmetaphysics@gmail.com Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard
We’re joined by a couple of first-timers, Michael K and Heather, for funny songs. Also in this episode: Musical theater. Bo Burnham’s INSIDE. Commit to the bit. Comedy. Swedish death cleaning. References: Lindsey Ellis’ RENT video essay. Check out Michael K at Held2gether in Long Beach August 11th. Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard
Israel makes his triumphant return to the new LPP accompanied by new friend of the show, Britta! The theme is return songs. Also in this episode: Leaving Grandma’s. Who is Josh Groban? One-hit wonder is where it’s at. Susan and Israel reconnect. Creativity. Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard
Just Denise and Rod this month sharing a few of their favorite brassy tunes. Also in this episode: We love CAKE. The little activist. Musical collaborations. Deep cuts to the pansa. Music in the classroom. Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard
We have a full house this month, Ryan, Alex, and Dustin of Rome Apart join us for some new (to you) songs. Also in this episode: Getting paid to learn songs at a young age. The Norteño Scene. Songwriting. Private show for the coke brothers. Record release shows. Stage presence. Tiny Desks. Galaxy jerseys. Rome […]
Andy and Gil, of the genre-defying band No Application Fee, join us in-studio for bilingual songs. Also in this episode: Chicano Batman holds a special place in Gil’s heart. It’s all about the mix. What’s in a name? English as a second language. A lot of love for Rome Apart. No love for Texas. Too […]
Little Dragon and Gracie join us this month for some rain or shine songs. Also in this episode: Finding your tribe. Music videos on VHS by mail. Biopics. Hard rockin’ females. References: Dead Sara at The Troubadour Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard
The holidays are a busy time for everyone, so there’s no guest this week. It’s just Denise and Rod sharing a few of their favorite songs of 2022. Also in this episode: Dive bar shows. Writing songs is hard. Any press is good press. Fuck, Mary, Kill. Rod’s not a musician. References: Negra Luz YouTube Channel […]