Episodes

The Diasonics! Moscow-based The Diasonics and I talk about bird culture, the Russian funk scene, Soviet tube factories, Tetris music, and clutchy bass sounds, plus, we speak the universal language of Funk, and more! LISTEN HERE

Stefan Redtenbacher! Stefan Redtenbacher from Redtenbacher's Funkestra RETURNS for a new segment: 40 Minutes of Funk FURTHER, to discuss the latest news and info since his first visit to the show (Season One: Episode 9)! This time, we talk about Redtenbacher's Funkestra's 30-year anniversary, a new album release, funky flamingos, remixing Herb Alpert, shuttlecocks, and we laugh a whole lot, too! LISTEN HERE

Polyrhythmics! Ben and Art from Polyrhythmics catch up with me about vibroslaps, the Northwest funk scene, space-echoed flute, kung fu imagery, baritone flutes, Go-Go music, and more! LISTEN HERE

Joe Alterman and Mocean Worker! Pianist Joe Alterman and bassist/producer Mocean Worker and I discuss a shared love of music and stories from funky soul jazz pianist Les McCann, plus Cinderella mice, meat skin restaurants, bluegrass festivals, three-ring circuses, gospel funk, and more! And we drop names like rain! LISTEN HERE

The Freedom Affair! Paula and Dave from The Freedom Affair stop by to discuss Disney parodies, Isaac Hayes' car, the smell of old studio stuff, jazz lineages, iWatch commercials, Stevie Wonder's disapproval, and more! LISTEN HERE

Skies of Venus! Skies of Venus front man Matt and I chat about punk bands, noodling at home, science fiction, one-chord vamps, Spotify warehouses, bossa nova grooves, and more! LISTEN HERE

Michael B! Season Three's opening episode flips the script and features host and producer Michael B in the hot seat! Special guest interviewer Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and Michael discuss Solid Gold dancing, marching band, the Funk Bomb, his funk journey and outlets, and what he did on his two-year vacation (from podcasting). Tune in for a bonus, secret, unreleased funk tune, too! LISTEN HERE