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. 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 […]
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. 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 Email […]
We’re joined this month by stand-up comic, bedroom musician, and photographer Carlos Escobar to share songs that remind us of our pets. 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 […]
We’re joined this month by friend of the podcast and new business owner, Lourdes, for new beginning songs. 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 Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard
Comic, musician, single girl-dad, Frank Estrada, joins us this month for some timely protest songs. 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. […]
Prolific singer-songwriter and self-taught multi-instrumentalist Vincent Brue joins us this month for dark songs. 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: […]
We continue our annual tradition of Wrapping™ our favorite songs of the year, 2024 edition. Also in this episode: Sending mail to Thailand. Rise to fame journeys. Amazon is Santa Claus. The Lion Heart on Jam in the Van. Not Your Mother’s Spanish Music playlist. Tiny Desk switcheroos. Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard
Original-podcast-member Stephanie joins us this month for winter songs. Also in this episode: Stephanie’s travel Instagram account. Stage names. Canceled songs. Weird Steph Yankovic. Opening bands that called it quits. Satellite radio. Stephanie’s links: Instagram | Guided by History Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard
This month, we share songs we love dancing to with electronic music lover, Xander. Also in this episode: Being your own boss. Music festivals are too expensive. Party with your friends’ adult offspring. Clubbing in the 90’s. Freestyle versus couples dancing. Playing your music loud while on mushrooms. Techno versus house. Dancing like a whore. […]
This month, we’re thrilled to have Gericho in studio to share songs about purpose. A singer-songwriter and open mic host at multiple spots in the South Bay, catch his music and upcoming shows at the links below. Also in this episode: The difference between purpose and goals. Gericho’s sneaker collection. We get into the weeds […]