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- Episode #68, Nigel WoodberryNigel Woodberry is a son, a brother, and -- among many other things -- an awesome dude. He's also the host of the Beers with Nigel podcast, though, and he was kind enough to swing by and record Episode #68 with me.We talked a good bit about his podcast, a little bit about his background and his many lives, but we also talked about a few of his favorite records, and they are these:Van Halen's 1984 (1984) Spellbound, Joe Sample (1989)Babyface's Tender Lover (1989) Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z (1996)Drake's Nothing Was the Same (2013)So, please check out our conversation, and please check out Beers with Nigel . Thank you for stopping by. Buy some Merch'!copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to either the promo or the intro/outro audio. They are clips from an Ernest Ranglin track called, "54-46 Was My Number" from his 1996 release, Below the Bassline (c/o Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited), and Holy Wave's, "California Took My Bobby Away" off of their 2016 album, Freaks of Nurture (c/o Suicide Squeeze Records).0 comments0
- Episode #67, Jake WatsonIf I've seen 80 Phish shows, I've seen at least half of those with one of the best dudes I've ever known, Jake Watson.He moved from KC to Charleston a few years back, but I was lucky enough to nab a few hours of his time on a recent visit back home, and he was kind enough to spend some of that time with me recording Episode #67.In addition to discussing the most-excellent human being that Jake is, we chatted about a few of his favorite records over the years, and they are these: Rain Dogs, Tom Waits (1985)Paul Simon's Graceland (1986) Paul's Boutique, Beastie Boys (1989)Matthew Sweet's Girlfriend (1991)So, check out our conversation. Check out the Merch' store on the Web site. And check out that Phish Dick's, "Light." Notes/edits: 1) Mule Variations (not "Versions") 2) get out of the '80s (not "'90s")copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the promo or the intro/outro audio. They are clips from Medeski, Martin & Wood's "Dracula" from their 1996 release, Shack-Man (c/o Gramavision Inc.), and the title track of Phish's Lawn Boy (1990), c/o Phish Inc., respectively.0 comments0
- Badass Records May 18 · 2h 1m Episode #66, The Tom Waits Discography, featuring Sammy SanchezSammy Sanchez is back!This time, we dug in to the entire Tom Waits discography, and what a ride it was.Sammy's first appearance on Badass Records was on Episode #44, in which we discussed a little LCD Soundsystem, a little Pink Floyd, and a little Tom Waits. And during that conversation, it occurred to me that I needed a Tom Waits fan with whom to geek out. And you know what? Sammy was game!Here's the list of what we covered: Closing Time (1973) The Heart of Saturday Night (1974) Nighthawks at the Diner (1975) Small Change (1976) Foreign Affairs (1977) Blue Valentine (1978) Heartattack and Vine (1980) Swordfishtrombones (1983) Rain Dogs (1985) Frank's Wild Years (1987) Bone Machine (1992) The Black Rider (1993) Mule Variations (1999) Alice (2002) Blood Money (2002) Real Gone (2004) Bad As Me (2011)Sammy was just as fantastic this time around as he was a few months back, and I'll definitely have him back for another run through some artist's body of work. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to get this off the ground, and thankful that it's still got a pulse.So thank you for stopping by and giving Episode #66 a listen/view. Please visit the Merch' store at badassrecordspodcast.com and drop me a line at badassrecordspodcast at gmail dot com if you're in the Kansas City area and interested in doing an episode.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the promo or the intro/outro audio. They are clips from Medeski, Martin & Wood's "Dracula" from their 1996 release, Shack-Man (c/o Gramavision Inc.), and Ward Davis's, "Good and Drunk" off of his 2018 Asunder EP (c/o Ward Davis Music). Both are artists versed in badassery, and you should check out their stuff.0 comments0
- Episode #65, Jason BuiceHopefully this week's guest has already forgiven me for butchering both the pronunciation and spelling of his last name, even though I had them written in front of me.His name is Jason Buice and he's a son, a brother, a husband, a musician, a bandmate, and a heck of a nice guy.He was kind enough to drive in from LFK to record Episode #65 with me, and boy was our conversation a fascinating one.We of course talked about a few of Jason's favorite albums, and they are these: Thriller (1982), Michael JacksonU2's The Unforgettable Fire (1984) Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me (1987), The CureNirvana's Nevermind (1991) OK Computer (1997), RadioheadBut we also talked a little bit about Jason's path down the river of musicianship. For starters, you can find his solo EP, Both Sides (2019) on his bandcamp, and he's got a couple of other projects there, too. And we talked about his current project, Chowk, whom you can follow on Instagram, and I encourage you to do so as they have plans to record an album here in the coming weeks. Finally, if you're catching this is some form of real time, you can catch Chowk performing live on the radio on Sunday, May 14th on KKFI, 90.1 FM. They'll be on around 9:00 p.m. Central Standard as part of the Under the Radar program.Anyway, Jason's fantastic, and the vibe around Chowk feels like they're gonna be, too, so check him and them out, and don't forget to visit the Merch' store on the Web site. You should totally hook yourself up with a Fresh Socks t-shirt.Thanks for stopping by.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the promo or the intro/outro audio. They are clips taken from The String Cheese Incident's "Bigger Isn't Better" off of 1997's Born on the Wrong Planet (c/o SCI Fidelity Records) and "Sundown" off of Gordon Lightfoot's (R.I.P. in Peace) 1974 record of the same name (c/o Reprise Records (marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company)), respectively.0 comments0
- Episode #64, Billy BradyBilly Brady is a son, a brother, a fiancé, a musician, and a guy -- if you're reading this at the time of release (Thursday morning, May 4, 2023) -- you might be able to catch on 90.1, KKFI FM this morning at 10:00 Central Standard. If you're catching this on Thursday or Friday, you can catch him and the Whiskey Mash Band playing live at Lemonade Park in the West Bottoms of Kansas City (tickets available here).If you didn't catch that in time, you can check out the Whiskey Mash Band's stuff here, or you can find their stuff on places like Facebook, Spotify, etc. Anyway...Billy was kind enough to stop by and talk, so we recorded Episode #64 together and chatted live music, and a little bit about a few of his favorite records, which were Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsys (1970), The String Cheese Incident's Carnival '99 (2000), and Phish's Farmhouse (2000).Our conversation was a hoot and there are a lot of good things on the horizon for Billy and his outfit(s), so please give him a follow, catch him live (plenty of summer dates on the books), and consider supporting live, local music whenever and wherever you can.I know I fudged something in this interview, but I'm spacing it now.Oh, well.Thanks for stopping by.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the promo or the intro/outro audio samples. I lifted them from Benevento/Russo Duo's, "Nashville" off of Play Pause Stop (2006), c/o Royal Potato Family and The String Cheese Incident's, "Bigger Isn't Better" from 1997's Born on the Wrong Planet (c/o SCI Fidelity Records), respectively.0 comments0
- Episode #63, Rob DavisRob Davis is a son, a sibling, a father, a fiancé, a chef, a baseball aficionado, and a brethren in Phish of the truest kind. I was thrilled and honored that he carved out a slice of time for me so that we could sit down together and record Episode #63 of the podcast.We swapped stories of our partying days and our musical journeys that ultimately led to our discoveries of the greatest band in American rock history.The albums that Rob tabbed for his episode are as follows: Tea for the Tillerman (1970), Cat StevensGeorge Winston's December (1982) The Final Cut (1983), Pink FloydPhish's Junta (1989) One from the Vault (1991), Grateful DeadIf you're in the Kansas City area and have a hankering to sink your teeth into some of Rob's vittles, you can sample his wares at Marina 27 Steak & Seafood out at Lake Lotawana, and if you do, please consider treating him to a round of golf on one of his rare days off.And if you're scouring the Internet, please visit the Merch' store of the podcast's Web site and consider treating yourself to a hoodie or a sticker or -- my personal new favorite -- a custom t-shirt. Give our chat a listen if it sounds intriguing to you. And as always, thank you for stopping by.episode edit: It's not called "Strawberry Letters." Rather: "Strawberry Letter 23."copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio for the show's promo or the show's intro/outro. The former comes from the closing track to Benevento/Russo Duo's 2006 record entitled, Play Pause Stop (c/o Royal Potato Family); the track's name is "Memphis." The latter comes from "Golgi Apparatus" off of Phish's 1989 release, Junta (c/o Elektra Entertainment Company).0 comments0
- Episode #62, Sean HarrisSean Harris is a son and a brother and a husband and a father. He's also the brains behind Counter Clockwise KC, a Lee's Summit-based online radio station.I was fortunate enough to have him join me for Episode #62 of the podcast, in which we talked music, family, travel, and -- of course -- a few of Sean's favorite records.Those were these:Pink Floyd's Animals (1977) Fair Warning (1981), Van HalenDe La Soul's 3 Feet High and Rising (1989) Ten (1991), Pearl JamPlease check out Counter Clockwise KC. You can find it on Facebook or Instagram, Live365, or via the TuneIn mobile app. Counter Clockwise KC, the alternative to the alternative.And while I'm askin' ya' to check stuff out, don't forget to browse the store through the Merch' tab at badassrecordspodcast.com.Note: I made a foolish gaffe when talking Medeski, Martin & Wood records: It's not Shack-Man and Bubblehouse, but Shack-Man and Combustication. And I always forget to mention the John Scofield records, too. Oops. I'm a dummy.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are clips I lifted from a song called, "Photograph" by Heartless Bastards. It's track seven from their 2021 release, A Beautiful Life (c/o Sweet Unknown Records, marketed and distributed by Thirty Tigers).0 comments0
- Episode #61: The De La Soul & A Tribe Called Quest Discographies, featuring Elwyn M. Grimes, Jr.Hey, hi, and hello!Episode #61 of the Badass Records Podcast was a very special one, in that the one and only Elwyn M. Grimes, Jr. made a return appearance to the show, and he did so under the guise of tackling two of the most important discographies in hip-hop history, De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest.Twas no small feat, but we got after it and had a good time doing so, especially considering that -- as of March 3, 2023 -- the De La catalog is finally available via streaming services. 'Bout. Damn. Time.The list looks like this: 3 Feet High and Rising (1989), DLS People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm (1990), ATCQ De La Soul Is Dead (1991), DLS The Low End Theory (1991), ATCQ Buhloone Mindstate (1993), DLS Midnight Marauders (1993), ATCQ Stakes Is High (1996), DLS Beats, Rhymes & Life (1996), ATCQ The Love Movement (1998), ATCQ Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump (2000), DLS A.O.I.: Bionix (2001), DLS The Grind Date (2004) DLS Plug 1 & Plug 2 Present...First Serve (2012), DLS... and the Anonymous Nobody (2016), DLS We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service (2016), ATCQAnd you'd better believe there was a Ric Flair, "Woo!" gettin' through all that.I talked too much on this one and probably bored Elwyn to pieces, but boy did we appear to be having a good time, so many thanks to him for coming and hanging with me a second time. Catch him on Episode #3 if you missed him the first time around.Peace!copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are samples from the best one-two punch in hip-hop history, "Dinninit"--> "Brakes," which are tracks off of Stakes (c/o A.O.I., LLC Under Exclusive License to Chrysalis Records Limited, a.k.a. not Tommy Boy Records).0 comments0
- Badass Records Apr 6 · 1h 17m Episode #60, Wu-Tang 101 (featuring the Jett Pakk)Only a few folks that I know could do me such a solid as diving in to the Wu-Tang library, and it pleases me more than you know to welcome the J.P.G. back to Badass Records Podcast.The Jett Pakk was kind enough to indulge me on my Wu-Tang exploration, and we sat down to have a brief chat about the group's studio discography, which looks like this: Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), 1993 Wu-Tang Forever, 1997 The W, 2000 Iron Flag, 2001 8 Diagrams, 2007 A Better Tomorrow, 2014 Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, 2015I can't speak for Mr. George, but I very much enjoyed this assignment, and I'm looking forward to taking a knife and fork to the individual discographies.Please give our chat a listen and let me know which Wu-Tang record(s) gets your nod. And don't forget to hit the Merch' store. Get you a sticker and a t-shirt. Thank you for stopping by.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are samples from a tune called, "Wu-Tang Forever," by Logic (featuring Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, RZA, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Cappadonna, Jackpot Scotty Wotty, U-God, Masta Killa, and GZA). The track comes from his 2018 record, YSIV (c/o Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.).0 comments0
- Episode #59, Ian "The Cheeto Flow" HallowellIan "The Cheeto Flow" Hallowell is more things than I could possibly list here in one of these bio-type thingys, but I can for sure say that he is a saxophonist, a son, a brother, a nephew, and one heckuva badass dude.I mean...wow.Amazing hang.Glad we got to chat about a few of his favorite records, which are these: Blacknuss (1971), Rahsaan Roland KirkRodrigo y Gabriela & C.U.B.A.'s Area 52 (2012) Harmony of Difference (2017), Kamasi WashingtonProdigy Productions's Prodigy (2021) Dirty Horse (2022), MartinAnd what a ride they were.It's the Badass Records Podcast, where hopefully you have the opportunity to appreciate some music and a little bit of conversation. Appreciate you stopping by.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are samples from a tune called, "The Squirming Coil," which was the leadoff cut to Phish's sophomore effort, Lawn Boy (1990). It (c/o Elektra Records, Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company) remains one of the best first tracks to one of the best albums in rock history. Or whatever history. Jam-band. I dunno. How 'bout that record-label mouthful, though? Haven't typed one quite that long prior. Anyway...point is you should listen to Lawn Boy. Several times. It's in the Mount Rushmore talks of badass records. Promise.0 comments0
- Episode #58, Gay JoeyGay Joey is an absolute badass for swinging by the Badass Records Podcast studio to record Episode #58 with me, and it was an absolute pleasure chatting with him.He is a son and a brother and an uncle and a server and a friend to many and an all-around fantastic guy.As this home-grown, one-person operation has learned before, however, goofs, and gaffes, and glitches happen; they probably always will. This rendition unfortunately falls under that category as the primary source for audio failed and was unretrievable. So...I had to use the camera audio, which is ghetto and annoying and comes with the sweet nuisance of hearing the actual camera run most of the time, but I really enjoyed this conversation and wanted to put it out, nonetheless.So, the audio's shitty. And I wish it weren't, but we -- nevertheless -- talked some Madonna ( Like a Virgin, 1984) and some 2Pac ( All Eyez on Me, 1996), and a number of other things, too.Thank you for stopping by. Please check out the revised Merch' page on the Web site ( badassrecordspodcast.com).copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are samples from a track called, "Evening Song" off of Phish's 2020 release, Sigma Oasis (c/o Phish Inc.), which is 100 percent a badass record. You should own it now, even if only digitally.0 comments0
- Episode #57, Brett BatlinerBrett Batliner. Whew. It's even a mouthful to type. I kid, I kid. Brett Batliner cooked for me a dozen years ago, and we've somehow managed to stay in quasi-contact since. What fun times those were, too. Me. The fearless leader amongst a dozenish 19-year-olds. Yikes. Anyway...Brett's a great guy. He's a son and a brother and a boyfriend and a pet lover and a guitarist and a rapper. And unfortunately for Brett, he's also a service-industry guy. Run, Brett! Run far and fast! My conversation with Brett for Episode #57 was a hoot, though. We talked family and musicianship and recording. We talked about that ski-bum life and skateboarding, and, of course, Brett's favorite band of all time: 311. This is the third episode to feature a different 311 record (which may be rivaled only by Wilco here on the Badass Records Podcast), and Brett's choice was Transistor (1997). We had a good time breaking it down, and I think it's safe to say that we both enjoyed the conversation as a whole. Thanks for stopping by, and please be sure to buy Brett a Jager Bomb if you see him out there on them streets. Cheers. copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are samples from a track called, "Countach" by Ratatat, which is off of their 2015 record, Magnifique (c/o XL Recordings LTD).0 comments0
- Episode #56, Jon BrickI met Jon Brick about 37 years ago, which is pretty bananas to think about. We were fresh off of not only a Royals World Series parade, but also having watched Space Shuttle Challenger explode on that television screen atop the wheeled-in A/V cart of our fifth-grade classrooms, which -- one might say -- was a little ways away from hosting a podcast and creating award-winning feature documentary films, the latter of which the guest of Episode #56 can say. Jon's a fascinating dude. He's seen a handful of the world's parts and had some incredible-sounding experiences along his journey's path. And what a place he's in now professionally cues the closing moments to Chicago's "Beginnings". He's a son and a brother and a producer and a drummer and an outdoorsman, and you can sample some of his work over at jonbrick.com, if you please. And -- while you're at it -- you like-to-be-in-the-know types could give one of his socials a follow if that's a thing you're prone to do. Anyway...not only was it really great catching up with Jon and learning about some of his story, he picked an absolutely dynamite duo of records, too, which had me pretty geeked up, to say the least. Had we been in opposite chairs, I can't say my picks would've looked much different. Jon chose not only one of the best double albums -- Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti (1975) -- of all time; he followed it up with one of the most incredible records ever recorded in Radiohead's OK Computer (1997). And what a treat it was to look back upon them. I can't thank Jon enough for taking some time from his busy schedule to come sit in my basement for a bit and help me keep this thing afloat. And speaking of, if you'd like to make an appearance, hit me up at badassrecordspodcast at gmail dot com. Thank you for stopping by. copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are samples I poached from the title track of Def Leppard's 1987 Hysteria (a Virgin EMI Records release c/o Mercury Records Limited). I'm not gonna call it a top-to-back badass record, but it's gotta lotta niceness in it.0 comments0
- Episode #55, Leah TwibellBeing blessed with three amazing sisters is literally the gift that never stops giving. I am lucky to not only have each of them in my life, but also thankful to be exposed to some of the great things in each of their lives. Since today's guest is something of an introvert, I was surprised when she agreed to join me for for Episode #55, and thrilled at how fun our conversation turned out to be. She's a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a great friend, an impressive-seeming professional, a fantastic person with whom to sit down and visit, and my middle sister Megan's homegirl, Leah Twibell. Leah tabbed Green Day's Dookie (1994), Weezer's The Blue Album (1994), and Crash by Dave Matthews Band (1996) as three of her favorite records, and this proved to be a trio that did not disappoint. My chat with Leah was a blast. Thank you for checking it out. copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro video. They are samples from a song called, "Horn" by Phish, and the tune comes from their 1993 record, Rift (c/o Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications, Inc.). And in case you were curious, this album is the trailhead to the path of badass records. Ya' heard?0 comments0
- Badass Records Feb 23 · 2h 4m Episode #54, Dr. Stephen A. Woods, EsquireSteve Woods is a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a handyman, a fine, fine golfer, a funny dude, and a friend. He's also a chef at heart, a valuable employee to his bosses, and an all-around good guy. I'm still trippin' out over the fact that we've known each other for longer than two decades, and I couldn't have been happier than I was to see him on my front porch for Episode #54 of Badass Records Podcast. Like most of my guests, Steve's story is a fascinating one, so we dug into it a little bit, and we of course talked music, too. The good doctor shared with me a few of his favorite records, and they are these: The Stone Roses, The Stone Roses (1989) The Stone Roses's Turns Into Stone (1992) Nowhere, Ride (1990) Ride's Going Blank Again (1992) Hear It Is, The Flaming Lips (1986) The Flaming Lips's Oh My Gawd... (1987) Hit to Death in the Future Head, The Flaming Lips (1992) everything from the Wilco, Uncle Tupelo, and Son Volt catalogs the entire Steely Dan catalog Hats off to Steve for taking time out of his busy calendar to sit down with me and chat. I hope you'll give our conversation a view or a listen. These episodes are recorded in-person in Kansas City. If you or someone you know would make a good guest, please reach out at badassrecords podcast at gmail dot com. Thank you for stopping by. copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are samples from a track by Jenny Lewis called, "Little White Dove," which I lifted from her 2019 album called On the Line (c/o Warner Records Inc.).0 comments0
- Episode #53, James InmanJames Inman is a son, a brother, a boyfriend, a formerish standup comedian, a computer whiz, and a collector of both vintage speakers and sundry Elvis Costello albums. He's a hoot, and a trip, and a man that's wise beyond his years ( Note: Shouts out to the local public library.), and he did -- for the record -- say (once we'd wrapped) that it was cool to leave everything in. As usual I was part of the conversation when we taped and a different part of it during edits, and normally I'm ready to move on once I've played both roles. This time, though, I think maybe I'm still processing everything that I learned. In fact, I'm not sure of all that I didn't know before we had our conversation. And trust me -- it was a good one. Among many other topics, we touched on a few of James's favorite records, and they were these: Imperial Bedroom, Elvis Costello & The Attractions (1982) The Clash's London Calling (1979) Mummer, XTC (1983) Quite the collection. I hadn't seen James in the better part of 10 years before we sat down together, so I'm pleased that he agreed to come by for the hang. James is a poster child for the just-be-yourself campaign, and I hope -- be it one day in the cards -- that I can at some point watch him turn out a live set in the comedy scene. Anyway, check out his book and his two albums and his movie over at jamesinman.com. Thank you, James, for being an amazing part of Episode #53. copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are samples from a tune called, "Inversion Layer" by Robert Walter's 20th Congress. They put out a record called Get Thy Bearings (c/o Royal Potato Family) in 2013, and that track is from this album. I've used it before. On Episode #1. This would be the first episode of year two, so...little selfie shoutout. Cheers.0 comments0
- Episode #52, Ashleigh BlackwellAshleigh Blackwell gets the honors for the official official-official one-year anniversary of Badass Records Podcast. That is, some spacing occurred between the recordings and airings of the first two episodes, but -- from the third installment on -- I've managed to get one up per week. This being #52 means a year's worth now lives on the Internet, and -- you know -- that's kinda cool. Anyway, Ashleigh's wise and witty. She's bold and beautiful ( Wasn't there a TV show with a similar name?). She's a daughter and a sister and an aunt and a dog lover and a marketplace force, and she's also a great person to know, even if only a little. So, I'm very thankful that she stopped by and rapped music and life with me. Our conversation went a bunch of different directions, and I tip my hat to her for her fearless engagement and rawness from start to finish. Her musical journey fascinated me in that it moved from the comforts of her folks' tuneage to the neighborhood of boy bands, where it stopped only for a hot minute. From there it was on to bigger and badder, and a noteworthy bond with the 1991 Skid Row record, Slave to the Grind, was forever forged. So, please check out our chat. It was a good one. Thank you. copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are clips taken from a Guru track called, "Transit Ride," which comes from his 1993 release, Jazzmatazz (c/o Virgin Records America, Inc.). This album wasn't -- by any means -- the birthplace of badass records, but it's certainly a stop on the tour. If you're unfamiliar, I highly recommend you familiarize yourself. You won't regret it.0 comments0
- Episode #51, Eva SavianoThis week's installment of Badass Records Podcast is Episode #51, and I'm pleased as punch to announce that my guest is the one, the only -- Eva Saviano. I know we touched on it in our conversation, but -- to be sure -- I wanted to peek in a few spots to make sure I had her professional title correct, and while I didn't find conviction within my search, I did find one of the best bios I've ever seen in my life, so I'll share how she has described her self and add a few details after: "Uncommonly frank and, frankly, uncommon. A sucker for the written word from a very young age, an owner of The Word Lover's Dictionary, a grammar and punctuation cowgirl, enthusiastic copy editor, bold copy writer, occasional blogger, careful proofreader, and all-around word nerd. I lead with a friendly attitude, a sense of humor, meticulous attention to detail, snappy style, and pen in hand. Effervescent. Ebullient. Energetic." I've known this gal for the better part of 20 years. I read that little passage, and all I have to say is, Can confirm. In addition, Eva is a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and a friend. She's a girlfriend, an empath, a tenderhearted loyalist, and the quickest dang wit this side of The Everglades. She's also someone you should yield to in rollerskating traffic, but that's a story for a different episode. I'm grateful that she took a chunk of an evening over her holiday visit to sit down with me and bullshit about life and music. It's possible that the list of her favorite music is endless, but we -- nevertheless -- talked about a few of her favorite records, and they are these: Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill (1995) Dilate (1996), Ani DiFranco Weezer's Pinkerton (1996) When the Pawn Hits... (1999), Fiona Apple Neko Case's The Worse Things Get... (2013) There's a reason I keep doing these with next to no traction and very little merch' sales ( Note: Swag for sale!), and it's because I love it. Putting something together like each of these 51 episodes is fun and challenging, and well -- ya' can't beat the company, really. This episode is my new favorite. Seriously. Such a hoot. Many a laugh. And just plain good conversation. So, I hope you'll check it out. Peace and love to you and yours. Cheers. copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are clips I poached from a song called, "Right Down the Line," which comes from Gerry Rafferty's City by City (1978), c/o Parlophone Records, LTD. I can't tell you that City by City is a badass record because I've only listened to this track (about 467 times) and "Baker Street," but it is one of the badassest songs ever recorded.0 comments0
- Episode #50, Steph' RuppSound your funky horns...it's Episode #50 of Badass Records Podcast, and what a ride it's been so far! I hope there're many more episodes to come and that you'll keep tuning in to see the latest and greatest conversations with all of my amazing guests. But, now -- without any further ado...let me tell you about how excited I am to share this week's episode with you. Sometimes, as we make our way through our days, we stumble upon opportunities for new connections. I could be sitting here typing these words, preparing to drop my 50th podcast episode, and the road to today could've looked different. That difference could've been tiny; it might've been huge. And who knows. Maybe everything'd be just fine. Things went the way they went, though, and I wandered across a connection with Steph' Rupp. And instead, everything is great. She's a daughter and a sister and a business owner with an electric smile. She's a designer, a photographer, and a professional ultimate frisbeer with a killer sense of humor. She's a dog lover, a soon-to-be wife, and a cheese connoisseur like no other. And above all of that, she's my Web/design gal. I'll pause here for the thunderous applause in your head to subside. still pausing Although she initially turned down an invite to join me on the B.R.P., she -- of her own accord -- changed her mind and surprised me one day in a cute, little, nonchalant corner of an e-mail message about something else. And to paraphrase, she did so because she believes in examining new things and challenges. What's not to love. Steph' Rupp gave me a heckuva list of records to touch on, and they were these: Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge (2004) & The Black Parade (2006), My Chemical Romance Fall Out Boy's From Under the Cork Tree (2005), Mania (2018) + everything in between They're Only Chasing Safety (2004), Define the Great Line (2006), & Voyeurist (2022), Underoath Loveless' Loveless I (2021) Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (2022), Kendrick Lamar If that's not a (Nature Boy) Ric Flair, "Woo!" right there, I don't know what is. But...but. Checking out her records was a treat. Our chat was a treat. And she...is a treat. So please check out this super-special episode, and don't forget to give the Merch' page a peek on your way out. Thank you. copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are clips from a tune called, "Yo!" which I borrowed from the badass record, Bass Is the Name of the Game (1988) by DJ Magic Mike (c/o Warlock Records).0 comments0
- Episode #49, MABkcIt's Episode #49, party people! I can't properly express how excited I was to sit down and talk life and tunes with MABkc. Hoo boy! I am so excited for him and all that he lovingly has on his plate: wife and child(ren), new location(s) for Industry Soundz, paused recording projects calling him back, and perhaps a podcast in the near future. It's all real fantastic stuff, and I hope that each of those things continue to bring him joy and prosperity. Anyway, MAB picked six records, two a piece by three different artists. And they are these: Me Against the World (1995) and All Eyez on Me (1996) by 2Pac Jay-Z's The Dynasty (2000) and The Black Album (2003) From Me to U (2003) and What the Game's Been Missing (2005) by Juelz Santana After some nine years since our first meeting (and like my guest mentioned), it was amazing that we were able to reconnect and make this conversation happen. Please consider giving it a view or a listen, and don't forget to check out the Merch' line on your way out. Thank you for winding up here. copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are samples from a tune by Phosphorescent called, "My Beautiful Boy" and the track is from his 2018 album, C'est La Vie (c/o Dead Oceans).0 comments0
- Badass Records Jan 12 · 2h 13m Episode #48, Cole WelchWhen I opened the door to welcome Cole Welch into my home, one of the first thoughts I had was that he looked familiar, and it turns out that we not only went to high school together, but were on swim team together for a season as well. Great start to meeting a perfect stranger. Anyway, for Episode #48 of Badass Records Podcast, we waxed philosophic and touched on a few of Cole's favorite records. And they are these: Over-Nite Sensation (1973), Frank Zappa Rush's Caress of Steel (1975) Desire (1976), Bob Dylan The Police's Synchronicity (1983) Life's Rich Pageant (1986), R.E.M. Smashing Pumpkins' Siamese Dream (1993) August & Everything After (1993), Counting Crows The Color & the Shape (1997), The Foo Fighters Porcupine Tree's In Absentia (2002) Sky Blue Sky (2007), Wilco It was a really good time, so -- just like I always say about this time -- I hope you'll check out our chat. Buy some merch'! Cheers. copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are clips from "Chase" by Giorgio Moroder off of Midnight Express (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), c/o The Island Def Jam Music Group.0 comments0
- Episode #47, Tabitha JurgensmeyerTabitha Jurgensmeyer is a daughter, a sister, a wife, a pro's pro, an adventurer, and an absolute joy with whom to talk. All things considered, Tabby J. said, "Yes" to doing an episode (no. 47) of Badass Records Podcast where many might've declined in haste. For that -- and for all of her admirable qualities -- I have a ton of respect for her. We chatted Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, the phenomenon that was the duo of Dave Matthews/Tim Reynolds, Boyz II Men, So So Def Bass All-Stars, and Dr. Dre. Specifically and respectively, we covered some P.J.fandom, Californication (1999), Live at Luther College (1999), II (1994), Vol. II, and 2001 (1999). Please check out our conversation and -- more importantly -- please remember to be kind to one another. copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are samples from the Londonbeat smash hit, "I've Been Thinking About You" off of their 1990 release, In the Blood (c/o Geffen Records).0 comments0
- Episode #46, Tony BerriosThis is a weird one. For me. Tony Berrios and I have played hockey together for about five years. I'm not sure if the number's actually five. It might be seven or it might be three and-a-half. I just don't know anymore. Point being: I have come to know Tony pretty well, and -- if you'll pardon the cliche -- they certainly broke the mold when Tony was born. He is -- without question -- one of the super-fantasticist human beings I've ever met. Like...he has a serum in his blood that I'd love to distill and drop beneath my tongue before my morning coffee. He's always in a good mood. Super-smart. Awesome sense of humor. Great dad. Spectacular hockey player. The list goes on. But...but... Tony and I recorded this episode almost six weeks ago, and his interview did not go without the token number of gaffes; in this one I talked too much and I probably spent too much time in the beginning talking to him about his mother. Tonight -- as I write this (after we played an awesome game of hockey together) -- Tony has probably nestled himself into bed and will embark upon another trip to Chicago in the morning. And things don't appear to be looking amazing in that the message from Tony's mom's doctor to Tony and his sister were to be prepared. As in, Come up and prepare to send for the wife and kids. Tony's mom is in I.C.U., and so is Tony's mom's mom, and the former doesn't know about the latter. It's a hard thing for me to envision: having a deep, meaningful relationship with a parent into my 40s (Note: Oh, and, happy belated birthday to Tony, too.). Anyway, I kid you not when I tell you that choosing the intro/outro audio for this episode was one of the hardest decisions I've made in recent memory. I landed where I did because, well...I'm not exactly sure, but I feel good about it, and sometimes that's as deep as a thing goes. Regardless of all of that, Tony dropped by and we bullshitted about Nirvana and Pearl Jam and A Tribe Called Quest and Common. I mean, we touched on those first three artists, but mostly I gushed about Common, and Tony was like, Yeah, dude...I know. Specifically, we talked about In Utero (1993), Ten (1991), The Low End Theory (1991), Resurrection (1994), and One Day It'll All Make Sense (1997). It was good, good fun, though. Tony's the best. I wish him and all of his people peace and love, and I won't even begin to try and articulate how grateful I am that he carved out a little time to do an episode with me. Where you at, Moose? copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are samples from the title track of Chuck Mangione's 1977 record, Feels So Good (c/o A&M Records/UMG Recordings, Inc.).0 comments0
- Episode #45, Mark "The Kid" McCaffreeOh, The Kid.... What can be said about The Kid that hasn't been said already... He's a son and a brother and a husband and a dad and a musician and a super-student of music. I love that The Kid's folks're still hangin' and that he and all of his siblings found and chose fantastic partners. And they all have beautiful children and they're just...they're just a really good clan. So, I was stoked that I got this cat to come chat with me for Episode #45, and when he chose Mr. Bungle, I couldn't've been less surprised. Really dug our conversation. Hope you check it. copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro video. They are samples from a track called, "Something About Us," which I've lifted from Daft Punk's 2001 record, Discovery (c/o Warner Music France/ADA France, (patent symbol) 2001 Daft Life Ltd.).0 comments0
- Episode #44, Sammy SanchezSammy Sanchez is a son, a brother, a boyfriend, a bartender, and a music aficionado in the truest sense of the word. Having recorded Episode #30 with his father, Cesar, I was pleased as punch to get to sit down with a member of the next generation, and wax both tunes and philosophical. Sammy selected Small Change (1976) by Tom Waits, Pink Floyd's Animals from a year later, and LCD Soundsystem's 2010 release, This is Happening, and boy were they a treat to discuss with him. Being in the presence of two amazing humans such as Sammy and his father were blessings, to be sure, and -- even though Cesar tipped me off that his boy knows a ton about music -- I was blown away at today's guest's knowledge and attention to detail. Sammy is the kind of dude the world needs more of right now, and -- until we have that -- I think we really just need to root for the ones we do have and know about. So, even though I know he's destined for a life of greatness and joy, I'm pulling for him, nonetheless. He's got a bright future ahead of him, and -- if I play my cards right -- maybe we'll sit down together again sometime soon. Thank you for giving our conversation a listen. copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the intro/outro audio. They are samples from a track called, "No Way" off of David Gilmour's solo, self-titled debut from 1978 (c/o David Gilmour Music LTD. under exclusive license to SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT).0 comments0
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