Broken Light Show - Broken Light Records

Justin Rose is 1/3 of the Chicago folk band Families, and one of my best friends. We talk about his band, balancing married life, a full time job, and a full time band, and debut some exclusive live music performances. iTunes RSS

Craig Allen is a musician with a passion for empowering and encouraging part time artists in their craft. We talk about his newly ended podcast called the Weekend Musician, his musical history, and just generally have a great time. Craig's is also the only podcast I've ever been on other than my own. So you know he's cool. iTunes RSS

Andy Othling and I talk about crowdfunding today- if you're thinking of starting a Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign, listen to the things we talk about here first!  itunes RSS

Dave Shay is on the show again and we get real crazy talking about Kanye and the value of music (subjects that should be familiar to you by now!) itunes RSS

Josh "Dies" Porter is the frontman of the band Showbread, an author of several novels, podcaster at You Hate Movies, and pastor of a church in Vancouver. We talk about the 18 year history of Showbread, crowdfunding, Cancer, and a whole mess of things. Previous to that, I also spout some truth about Spotify. itunes RSS

Josh Taylor is part of the Youtube sensation Blimey Cow, who have been making videos essentially since Youtube was a thing, and then in 2013 launched a Kickstarter to fund their new Blimey Cow Podcast, subsequently raising 10x their initial goal of $1,700 and ending up with just under $17,000. Josh and I talk about that campaign, staying loyal to your fan base, creative processes, and a ton more. iTunes RSS

Chipper Jones are a two piece instrumental band from Austin Texas. We talk about the Austin scene, their creative and recording processes, and have a lot of fun!

Dave Shay is back on the show with me and we talk about the responsibility that creators have to their fan bases, I talk about Freebooting, and a ton of other good stuff. I also tell you how to win a Lowercase Noises vinyl direct from me! iTunes RSS

Tim is 1/2 of the band Foxhollow, 1/4 of the band Everett, and 1/1 of the band Tim Stickrod. We talk about his music, his marriage, and his motivation for doing art. It's not what you think. I also announce the unveiling of the new website, as well as a contest to win one of two Lowercase Noises vinyl records. itunes RSS

Alex Sugg is the man behind the music project Glowhouse. A composer, producer, and native to Albuquerque New Mexico, we talk about old bands and scenes and artist communities and all kinds of good stuff. iTunes RSS

Kevin is a post-folk perma-touring musician who essentially lives on the road with his family and plays shows so he can see cool bands for free. itunes RSS

Eric James Allison is a Chicago blues man. He fronts the band The Bungaloons, and we are currently recording his solo blues record together. We talk about the blues, obviously, freedom and slavery, dumpster diving, house shows... It's a good time! itunes RSS

Alex is the mind behind the music project Mandala Eyes. He and I talk music, creative process, and psychedelic drugs.  itunes RSS

This week I talk about rebels and innovators, and Dave Shay joins me once again- he and I talk about youtube and Pitchfork and all kinds of things.  itunes RSS

Evan Kunze is 1/2 of the Oregon based Foxhollow. Musician, producer, we chat about life and tour and bands and good stuff.   itunes RSS

Penny Pinch is a local street artist in Chicago. El Pincho and I sit down to have a chat about street art and graffiti, what the nature of art is, and the future of that medium! itunes RSS

Trying out a new segment this week! I talk with my friend and band mate Dave about the do's and don'ts of local music scenes.  itunes RSS

Billy Mays III is the son of the late infomercial king, and he just happens to make music and videos and all kind of other cool stuff. We talk about drone music, his apartment burning down, his dad... It's the Legend of Billy Mays. itunes RSS

William Price III is an independent filmmaker, new father, and husband to a full time musician. We talk about fatherhood, his battle with cancer, fear of following his dream, and how that all relates to his new film, To Catch A Falling Knife. itunes RSS

Jeff Wright is behind the music of both The American Scene and Unconditional Arms. itunes RSS

Latifah Phillips is behind a lot of projects- Page CXVI, The Autumn Film, Moda Spira, she's the voice behind the concept album SOLA-MI, producer behind A Boy and His Kite, Aaron Strumpel... The list goes on. We talk about crowdfunding, branding, producing, spirituality, the intersection of church and secular music... It's such a great time. itunes RSS

Dena Woods plays music under the moniker Dena Dena Dena, has run a venue out of her apartment for several years called The Pool, and started a music festival formerly known as South By South Bend, which is coming up on its 3rd year. itunes RSS

James Davisson is a blogger and story teller, and a very old friend of mine. We talk about his wedding, story telling, boring movies, and giggle a lot. itunes RSS

Von Strantz is a two piece singer/songwriter act out of Indiana. A mix of neo-folk, singer songwriter, alt country, and soul, Von Strantz and I talk about local scenes, failed Kickstarter campaigns, and recording at Zac Brown's studio in Georgia. itunes RSS

Jamin is the founder of Killscreen Media and host of PBS Game/Show on Youtube. We talk about games as an art form, whether there is a shift coming for creators in the medium, and a bunch of other cool stuff! I also talk about Birdman a little. itunes RSS

Jake Sidwell is a composer and youtube person. We talk about finding a creative voice, depression, being honest in your art... It's a good time! itunes RSS

Patrick runs a project called Home Invasion, based in South Bend IN, which puts musicians who normally do not play together in a house for 6 hours where they both write and perform one original song together as a group. It's super rad. itunes rss

Karl Verkade is a photographer, musician, composer, and blogger. We talk about life and art, leaving the church, and why having a baby is so much work! itunes rss

Andy Othling of Lowercase Noises comes on the show to discuss life, love, and the haters.  itunes rss

I talk with musician and composer Shannon Penner of the band Orbit Over Luna. He's from Canada. itunes rss

Episode 3 of the broken light show with author and blogger Shawn Smucker, talking about his new novel The Day The Angels Fell, as well as the kickstarter campaign he is running for the novel. itunes rss

Andrew and Michael Tasselmyer are twin brothers who play boring music in a band called Hotel Neon and less boring music in a band called The Sound of Rescue. itunes rss

Drew is in a band called Muir and he lives in Nashville and after this podcast was recorded he became famous for a viral video where he played metal on children's instruments. itunes rss