We’re joined this week by multi-instrumentalits/multi-band-member Cesar for some childhood home songs. Also in this episode: All Pearl Jam fans know each other. Denise still hates The Beatles. Cesar’s musical beginnings. Bar fighting Dad. CCR vs. The Beatles. The many bands Cesar plays in. Recording music. Malinches. Cesar’s links: East Side Agents | Mafia Rusa […]
Musician and host/curator of the Writers ‘Round Fullerton, Greg Artavia, joins us this month for songs that deal with depression, forgiveness, and recovery. Also in this episode: Home recordings. Shows at the Bowl. Collecting suicide notes. Greg’s influences. Ari Aster movies. Living with depression. The stigma around therapy. Acceptance. Writers ‘Round Fullerton. Greg’s links: Instagram […]
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 […]