40 Minutes of Funk

Season Two is a wrap! Thanks so much to my Patreon supporters, interview guests, and to YOU for listening. We'll be back for Season Three this fall - in the meantime, please help support the show by listening to past episodes, telling your friends and family about the 40 Minutes of Funk podcast, or joining as a monthly Patreon supporter today. Thanks again, and see you in Season Three!40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk.Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Nashville-based studio and live music photographer Michael Weintrob talks with me about his critically-acclaimed photography book series, "Instrumenthead," capturing vs. creating, seeing and hearing art in the same space, funk flare, hanging instruments (and photographers), and much more!Check out Michael Weintrob!Website: http://www.instrumenthead.comSocial: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelWeintrobPhotography/ | https://www.facebook.com/InstrumentHeadLive | https://www.instagram.com/michaelweintrob/ | https://www.instagram.com/instrumentheadlive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mweinphotoCBS This Morning interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zaz1pVoFtjw40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk.Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Members of British funk/soul/pop outfit Supergiant chat with me about vintage telephones, subliminal song lyrics, magically appearing keyboardists, funky reprises, El Duende, the blues, and more!Check out Supergiant!Website: https://supergiant1.bandcamp.comSocial: https://www.facebook.com/northern.funk/ | https://www.instagram.com/supergiantuk/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ikgGTRHEwsRQRbx6stjLF?si=urmQrym3TDqS24t6P5ZvXA40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk.Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Nashville pop/funk/soul band The It City chats with me about spontaneous screams, session work, empathy, swagger, clavinet vibes, and more! Plus, we hear TWO all-new tracks before they drop to the public.Check out The It City!Website: https://www.theit.citySocial: https://www.facebook.com/itcityband/ | https://www.instagram.com/itcityband/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dURjucmKAZJhxgZh8T6Yb?si=uqAKuuVrTzWIvVBqffap9Q"Your Inner Child Is An Idiot" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-inner-child-is-an-idiot/id95766026740 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk.Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

New Orleans "future funk" band Water Seed joins me for a fun talk about comic books, stadium anthems, mythology, virtual reality, and more!Check out Water Seed!Website: https://www.waterseedmusic.com/Social: https://www.facebook.com/waterseedmusic/ | https://www.instagram.com/waterseedmusicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6q5VDUQTPZPaNS9Fm2hUVQ?si=m4SscJNRQg-3nFmBxsv9HwVideo for "Face in the Crowd": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqBhk6UBkH040 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk.Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the showSupport the show

Finnish soul/funk outfit Chicken Grass bassist and manager Janne Valppu chats with me about swamp soul, New Orleans connections, magical forests, animal voices, and more!Check out Chicken Grass!Website:https://www.willwork4funk.com/portfolio/chicken-grassSocial: https://www.facebook.com/chickengrassofficial/ | https://www.instagram.com/chickengrassofficial/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/62dZcsuvZ9JL4ADVL9l4xM?si=d_gDSxjPR_OMOC-yvdY7vQVideo for "Trading Bullets": https://youtu.be/dCd-sq5E7YE40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk.Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the showThe Metal PitRevisiting classic Metal albums, Interviews and all things Metal. Listen on:   SpotifyThe Metal PitRevisiting classic Metal albums, Interviews and all things Metal. Listen on: SpotifySupport the show

Australian alt-pop duo JUNO joins me from their touring car to chat about miming musicians, baby names, a love for ramen, and more!Check out JUNO!Website: https://www.junoisaband.comSocial: https://www.facebook.com/juno.aus | https:/www.instagram.com/juno.ausSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rxsXE7ZCWfW3ft7Dc5eyu?si=rX_B8db6SaqZlhaNR2dpfA40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk.Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the showThe Metal PitRevisiting classic Metal albums, Interviews and all things Metal. Listen on: SpotifySupport the show

Bassist extraordinaire Rustee Allen and I discuss his past with Sly & The Family Stone, Bobby Womack, and others, plus we talk symphonic bass, pencil mustaches, flying with George Clinton, and more!Check out Rustee Allen!Website: http://www.rusteeallen.comSocial: https://www.instagram.com/rustee.allen/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1DNNLOqdIrEOZt947UrjrW?si=Bso9gzitRdqKM8NpqH8UeA&nd=1The Rustee Allen YouTube Show: https://www.youtube.com/@therusteeallenyoutubeshow698640 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk.Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

German trumpet master Michael Treetop Voss, former member of the Poets of Rhythm, joins me for a lighthearted talk about his new band, Feed LA, improvisational songwriting, Bavarian brass bands, playing dual trumpets, and more!Check out Treetop's projects!Websites: https://waxthematique.com/collections/feed-lahttps://www.hhv.de/shop/en/item/feed-la-feed-la-994727https://katzulhu.com/doping-the-voidSocial: https://www.instagram.com/feed_l_a/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/76irM3Pt8Yp5CXa6wvwNMN?si=e3X0oSCqRRmPNVTorplykA40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk.Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Guitarist and master collaborator Leon Toye of Nashville/NOLA/Austin mashup funk monster Toyesauce and I talk about paradiddles with Stanton Moore, kung fu grand masters, country music stylings, chopping down pawn shop guitars, and more!Check out Toyesauce!Website: https://www.toyesauce.comSocial: https://www.facebook.com/toyesauce | https://www.instagram.com/toyesaucemusic/Bandcamp: https://toyesauce.bandcamp.com/album/toyesauceSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6s60H6j3ZBYdTJA4Kixkxw?si=HX5QlCQUSneWOOItDQ-w1A40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk.Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Organ giant Robert Walter takes a moment from his tour with Pink Floyd's Roger Waters to discuss his bands the 20th Congress and The Greyboy Allstars, old skool jazz/funk records, retro rap/hip-hop, funk as a language, and more!Check out Robert Walter!Website: https://www.robertwalter.com/ | https://royalpotatofamily.com/artists/robert-walters-20th-congress/Social: https://www.facebook.com/20thCongress/ | https://www.instagram.com/robertwalter/ | https://twitter.com/b3robertwalterBandcamp: https://robertwalter.bandcamp.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vqJywDSqxaNITMBlTRGER?si=iHPfhCIdR1CEh67m-jSNkg40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk.Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Guitarist, composer, collaborator, and educator Ari Joshua and I discuss South African decorative bongs, vibration and frequency, basketball dreams, psychedelic trips, and more!Check out Ari Joshua!Website: https://arijoshua.com/homeSocial: https://www.facebook.com/arijoshua | https://www.instagram.com/arijoshualovesyou/ | https://twitter.com/arijoshuamusicBandcamp: https://arijoshua.bandcamp.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3C9Z1YhnRr08CKRSZ7nEuV?si=b7JRHTm6SiCyRuWi29UHZA40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Italian musician and Instagram sensation Giacomo Turra and I chat about music/social media balance, spreading positive energy, multiple video takes, custom gear, funk pedals, and more!Check out Giacomo Turra!Social: https://www.instagram.com/giacomoturra | https://www.facebook.com/giacomoturramusicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/giacomoturraSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FZ7QjjU3oULdlzZr6GJCw?si=LgrWAiYuR1eVvDQZwPy5Tw40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Australian/British singer/songwriter/producer Joel Sarakula and I chat about vintage furniture, yacht rock, dystopias, computer games, the Indonesian soul scene, and more!Check out Joel Sarakula!Website: http://www.joelsarakula.comSocial: https://www.facebook.com/JoelSarakula | https://www.instagram.com/joelsarakula/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4g6I8YJ0bKAXysiV6oz4yV?si=ajU-scaYRF6BDLXkpfdfOQ40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

1970s Salsoul Records disco pioneers Double Exposure and I discuss 1950s doo-wop, fancy threads, 12-in. singles, past shenanigans, disco cruises, and more, in this super fun and funny interview.Check out Double Exposure!Website: https://www.doubleexposuremusic.com/Social: https://www.facebook.com/DoubleExposure4Philly | https://www.instagram.com/double_exposure4/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ycdPM6Y4ioJzcmZRlp4Db?si=h9KX0NRbSbqIh1P6k_C4jQ&nd=140 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the showSupport the show

"Stone Head Funk" rockers Grease Dealer and I talk band poaching, pre-Columbian Mesoamerican art, BBQ, band mascots, and more!Check out Grease Dealer!Website: https://greasedealer.com/Social: https://www.facebook.com/greasedealerfunk | https://www.instagram.com/greasedealerfunk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@greasedealerfunkSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0007eJwvR9ngtjwlgVIurX?si=T47SlcbGSIGWe_5iGa_teA&nd=140 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Object Heavy members and I discuss wood paneling, costume contests, improvisation, writing with intention, and more!Check out Object Heavy!Website: https://objectheavymusic.com/Social:https://www.facebook.com/objectheavy | https://www.instagram.com/objectheavySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0FA1mTRe9hRA5I8AenWUaq40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

True Loves funk/soul/blues guitar giant Jimmy James and I chat about Oompa Loompas, garbage guitars, neighborhood chickens, the blues, and more!Check out Jimmy James and True Loves!Website: https://www.truelovesband.com/Social: https://www.instagram.com/jimmyscratchjames/ | https://www.instagram.com/truelovesband/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1IlKHxSbOJDx10sotxhk4Z?si=ek9ss5s9TX2nVUPIMlM_WA40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

David M. Celia, founder of independent funk/soul label F-Spot Records and band The Bombillas, joins me for a fun talk about Afrobeat, composing music for children's TV, lightbulbs, Egyptian princes, and more. Plus, hear a Night Owls tune that hasn't been released yet! F-Spot is also home to funky acts such as Mestizo Beat, Jungle Fire, The White Blinds, and Rhythm Roots Allstars - an all-star lineup you don't want to miss!Check out F-Spot Records!Website: https://www.fspotrecords.com/ | https://fspotrecords.bandcamp.com/Social: https://www.instagram.com/fspotrecords/ | https://www.facebook.com/fspotrecordsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6m5bx0FNR6Zi0sOdt2cYyV?si=080aef4a2221480d40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Shira Elias and I talk about faceplants and wardrobe malfunctions, maintaining positivity, staying in the groove, solar photography, and more!Check out Shira Elias!Website: https://www.shiraelias.com/Social: https://www.instagram.com/shirashirabangbang/ | https://www.facebook.com/shiraeliasgoodsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oFLqsm4xnhxx9IWS56rKQ?si=Q2HcXTCmTui6vsIsaOIjBA40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Marta Román from Barcelona-based The Blaxound and I discuss Black action film music, Flamenco chords, hard-core and punk, the South American mafia, and more!Check out The Blaxound!Website: https://linktr.ee/TheblaxoundSocial: https://www.instagram.com/theblaxound/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5GzIm8kkafH9CEWi1VXDES?si=1UiWTmmiSXOB6Wz-iofIBgBandcamp: https://blaxound.bandcamp.com40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Pat Petrillo and I talk about tracking at Power Station and Abbey Road studios, avoiding the hokey-pokey, marshmallow shoes, candy bars, and more!Check out Pat Petrillo!Website: https://patpdrummer.comSocial: https://www.instagram.com/patpdrummer/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ISYCjb7vrMauepH7FniIF?si=TRGXhBbRQI2ZfiuYxnFKig"Brooklyn Phunk" song: https://patpetrillomusic.bandcamp.com/One-take drum solo on "Runnin'": https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkLYcoXAdxm/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! Thanks for supporting this podcast by listening each week, spreading the word to your friends and family, and checking out the artists I host. Special thanks to my Patreon supporters who give each month and participate on the show, and to my weekly guests. We'll be back next week for another interview - just know how much I appreciate you! Best wishes for a safe and warm holiday.Support the show

Colemine Records founder and funk maestro Terry Cole and I discuss flipping 78s, tiger tales, hammer dulcimers, Whitney Houston, Cincinnati chili, trash can music, plus he spills what's coming soon to the label, and more!Check out Colemine Records!Websites: https://www.coleminerecords.com/ | https://www.plaidroomrecords.comSocial: https://www.facebook.com/Colemine45 | https://www.instagram.com/coleminerecords/Spotify (Colemine): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/28mXNP3AFnquH9rR9aG3a0?si=0d6b409d7da14988Spotify (Leroi Conroy): https://open.spotify.com/artist/2PByfnZrAVQUWdsUwZDQUw?si=kfS62UbzRJGIf2I51Gq-TwSpotify (Tee See Connection): https://open.spotify.com/artist/3y2iL6hNQVwKBKTJBmYD8o?si=IPGxydAeQbCcIlKPMI9UnASpotify (The Jive Turkeys): https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A0ovIJHSfA8FrEA726w0k?si=s1YNC1NqSPaqnLTWGV-M2w40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Belgian funk band Alpacas Collective members Stan and Frederik and I chat about Peruvian flutists, science fiction artwork, Ethiopian scales, night clubs, fighting dances, and more!Check out Alpacas Collective!Bandcamp: https://alpacascollective.bandcamp.comSocial: https://www.facebook.com/alpacascollective | https://www.instagram.com/alpacascollective/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5jEJtNiHHNsqsGxPh9KmvY?si=4u1zfMGqRPSONpFjR2baXgBelgian label Sdban Records released some great compilations of 1970s Belgian funk worth checking out (they're on Spotify, too)!http://www.sdbanrecords.com/node/135http://www.sdbanrecords.com/node/140http://www.sdbanrecords.com/node/13240 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Joe Hertler and I discuss Pokémon Go, feudal Japanese folk tales, anthropomorphic Death incarnations, yeti costumes, Super Smash Bros, and tons more!Check out Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers!Website: https://joehertler.com/Social: https://www.instagram.com/joehertler/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2bqcjvd6ETkqubaQnx3OtS?si=WFCEB33BQhGy0B-bHiYdIgWatch more in their meet the band video: https://vimeo.com/745197960/1871303bc0.40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Ghost Funk Orchestra mastermind and front man Seth Applebaum and I talk about open space, family poetry, shapeshifting songs, flower lore, film music, and more!Check out Ghost Funk Orchestra!Website: https://www.ghostfunkorchestra.com/Social: https://www.facebook.com/ghostfunkorchestra | https://www.instagram.com/ghostfunkorchestra/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gZWu16OAMVGmfLFNj0NCT?si=3NJkXv8MSf2R7kD_JK5h1w40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

On The Spot Trio members and I talk about tablas and sitars, Balinese Gamelan, monkey chanting, magnet poetry, and basically we just fangirl about how great Alan Evans is!Check out On the Spot Trio!Social: https://www.facebook.com/otstrio | https://www.instagram.com/otstrio/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7KRs1Y2DESLNaIpQqiHukM?si=3BqF9rtzSP209Uc7Ocnigg"Shag" recording sessions documentary: https://youtu.be/VnwcY4LiWV440 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Italian funk band C'ammafunk's drummer and founder Matteo De Vito and I discuss large Mexican plants, music as vocabulary, American pizza, and more!Check out C'ammafunk!Social: https://www.facebook.com/CammafunkOfficial | https://www.instagram.com/cammafunk/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7sFeVknaUWaTgih9OLYJuZ?si=lHh021Q2SECoLAi8vmmSoQ40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Cloudchord and I discuss bloombap, chill-hop vs. lofi, golden yesses, Marvel themes, musical foreplay, and more!Check out Cloudchord!Website: https://www.cloudchord.net/Social: https://www.facebook.com/cloudchord | https://www.instagram.com/cloudchord/ | https://twitter.com/cloudchord/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EjKjFGvMmVUGCfAyDY2lG?si=gKcqWa-9TMe5I-CjKaon0A&nd=1Fundraising help for Cloudchord's mother: https://bit.ly/HelpCloudchordsMomYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTEKxa5JsIMO6cmwqNmAsw40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Instagram influencer Waxvillain and I dish about classic soul, funk evangelism, sentimental albums, and basically fanboy over collecting vinyl records.Check out Waxvillain !Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waxvillain/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzUSX8ppkUX9KSoc5aBK2g40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Buzzsprout — Easiest Way to Start a PodcastStart podcasting today. It's the easiest way to start, grow, and monetize your podcast.Support the show

Anomalie and I talk about EDM circuits, disturbing the neighbors, camping trips, phrase prioritization, synth patches, and more!Check out Anomalie !Website: https://anomaliebeats.com/Social: https://www.instagram.com/anomaliebeats/ | https://www.facebook.com/anomaliebeatsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ev6Cd0yJVCcpf2zezEQ8Z?si=kh6OV7SqQMCXvIKUYNbioASynth Sounds: https://merch.anomaliebeats.com/collections/synthsounds40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Mark Lettieri and I chat about Van Halen, internships, kerning, duck music, Italian flowers, and more!Check out Mark Lettieri!Website: https://www.marklettieri.comSocial: https://www.instagram.com/mjlettieri/ | https://www.facebook.com/mjlettieriSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3USL7r0FYOWUiTPQGz3HpP?si=TRKeQ5kbTw6VOjl6MUNmAQPRS Guitar Fiore: https://prsguitars.com/electrics/model/fiore_202140 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Scone Cash Players organist and front man Adam Scone and I talk about Brazilian neighborhoods, basement recordings, organ personalities, studio spontaneity, and metallurgy, of course!Check out Scone Cash Players!Website: https://www.sconecashplayers.comSocial: http://instagram.com/sconcashplayersSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3GMruM6YOWc69pzKC74qK5?si=juChv9EWQWm5j4Rl7eIcUg40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

St. Paul Peterson (keyboardist for Prince's The Time & The Family) and I discuss orange suits, the Minneapolis sound, Ninja Turtles, running shoes, and more! Check out St. Paul Peterson!Website: https://www.paulpeterson.comSocial: http://instagram.com/stpaulpeterson | https://www.facebook.com/StPaulFanPage/ | https://www.facebook.com/MplsFunkAllStarsMusic on the Run Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-on-the-run/id1487709849Funk Friday YouTube Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTrC7Nf40T4&list=PLIG3cWVVGlpf8U1Wg0IasEuQpFuYD3IXH40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk | https://twitter.com/40minutesoffunk. Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, every Friday night, 9-11 PM Central at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow/ | https://twitter.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Support the show

Season Two is nearly here! Tune in Sept. 1 for the first episode. Wanna go behind the scenes and enjoy exclusive bonus perks, including ways to interact with future guests? Please support the 40 Minutes of Funk podcast TODAY, starting at only $5 a month, at www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk and join the growing league of funk fans like yourself who make this podcast possible. Thanks so much!Support the show

Thanks so much for helping make Season One of the 40 Minutes of Funk podcast a success! Season Two is just around the corner...Support the show

Shirley Davis and Edu Martinez of The Silverbacks talk with me about their teamwork songwriting approach, music as a choice, Egyptian dreams, overcoming health obstacles, and more! Support the show

Kelly Finnigan and I talk about lucky genes, shadowing DJs, the importance of a good record education, fatherly advice and influence, Christmas music, thematic albums, and more! Support the show

The Jazztronauts pack the studio and we discuss improvisational performing and recording, melting pot leadership, psychic connections, greasy fingers, and more! Support the show

YORK and I discuss adding nontraditional instruments to jazz music, yoga bass playing, hooligan sax sounds, performing with Stevie Wonder in a hotel bar, and more! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk)

Dave Bourla and I discuss band lore, musical storytelling, organized chaos, rockabilly bass, drum circles, and more! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk)

Joe Marcinek and I talk about rotating live musicians, vacuum cleaner music, guitar heroes, befriending and working with Bernie Worrell, and more! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk)

Chris Lujan and I discuss Meters restaurant gigs, loaning drums to Charlie Hunter, repurposing musical ideas, time-traveling sounds, extreme sports music, trendy eyewear, and other stories of failure! Support the show

Tim Felten, Jesse Audelo, and I chat about flaming saxophones, Afrofunk, punk records, community jam sessions, and more! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk)

Piya Malik (Say She She) and I talk about working with El Michels Affair and touring with Chicano Batman, Turkish and Bollywood Funk, Indian and Mexican cultural similarities, el cuco, Guerrilla Girls, and more! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk)

C Lei. Boss Lady, Saint Day, Lady Bass, and I talk health and fitness, sexuality, jazz arrogance, balance coaching, and more! Support the show

Björn Wagner and I discuss donuts, steel drums, breakdance battles, and more! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk)

Funkmistress Nikki Glaspie (The Nth Power, Dumpstaphunk, Maceo Parker) and I talk spirituality, hanging with and learning from Funk legends, auditioning for Beyoncé, covering Nirvana, and more! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk)

Lance Ferguson and I discuss Star Trek references, editing songs for DJs, the rise of internet music, recording under pseudonyms, and more! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk)

Alex, Danilo, Giorgia, Pete, and I discuss bridge performances, police disturbances, a mutual love of Afrobeat, street funk, movie soundtrack revivals, and more! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk)