Fame Impala Podcast

A podcast dedicated to highlighting Tame Impala music & lyrics that resonate with us and why. In this episode, I am joined by @alicksvice, a fellow self-proclaimed Little Monster and Tame fan (if Tame Impala fans had a name, what would it be?) I don't talk about the 'Fame' in 'Fame Impala' enough (a nod to Lady Gaga's first two albums "The Fame" and "The Fame Monster"), so join us for this very special episode in which we stan over the two artists and their "Perfect Illusion" collaboration, the similarities between Kevin and Gaga, and much more.

A podcast dedicated to highlighting Tame Impala music & lyrics that resonate with us and why. In this episode, I am joined by Jessamyn Violet of the band Movie Club, who was serendipitously lucky enough to attend Tame Impala's first US tour back in the era of Innerspeaker - her favorite album. A fellow female drummer, we delve into Tame Impala drum sounds and style, and realize together the nuanced beauty of the lyrics of "Yes I'm Changing."

A podcast dedicated to highlighting Tame Impala music & lyrics that resonate with us and why. This is part 2 of my conversation with fellow Tame Impala production enthusiast, Austin Cargill, or @austinmarshmallows on Instagram. Last episode, we dissected the Lonerism drum sound, and today we continue with guitar tones and effects - and the pedals that produce them.

A podcast dedicated to highlighting Tame Impala music & lyrics that resonate with us and why. In this episode, I sit down with Austin Cargill, (@austinmarshmallows), fellow Tame Impala production enthusiast, in his home studio. Join us as we dissect the Tame Impala drum sound, compressors, the songwriting process, imposter syndrome & more.

A podcast dedicated to highlighting Tame Impala music & lyrics that resonate with us and why. This one kind of turned into a therapy session - for both of us. Join me and Voya as we embark on a journey of what it means to "find our sound" - seeking the people and ideas that resonate with us most; and how sometimes we can feel the loneliest in groups of friends.

A podcast dedicated to highlighting Tame Impala music & lyrics that resonate with us and why. In this final episode of the Desert Daze Decompression Series (one month long of Desert-Daze focused episodes talking to fans who attended the Lonerism Live experience), I am joined by Bailey, aka Daze, in their own forthcoming musical project, where we discuss not just Desert Daze, but the lessons that Desert Daze taught us about personal growth and happiness, some logistical considerations for future East Coast Desert Daze goers - oh, and, accidentally manifesting meeting Cuco right before the Lonerism set began.

A podcast dedicated to highlighting Tame Impala music & lyrics that resonate with us and why. In this episode, Part 3 of the Desert Daze Decompression Series, I am joined by The Captain of @cruisingaltituderadio, Diego Rivas, playlist curator extraordinaire, where we talk about the Lonerism live art installation that was Desert Daze, the best place to stand for Tame shows from an audio and visual perspective, what it was like traveling to a camping festival from the East coast, and how to balance the discipline between creating and consuming art.

A podcast dedicated to highlighting Tame Impala music & lyrics that resonate with us and why. In this episode, Part 2 of the Desert Daze Decompression series, I am joined by @brandayum, guitarist, audiophile, and fellow head in the crowd in Lake Perris, CA for Lonerism live. Join us as we talk about the happy accidents in music that give a live performance its heart, as well as why Lonerism can mean so much to so many people.

A podcast dedicated to highlighting Tame Impala music & lyrics that resonate with us and why. In this first episode of the new season of the Fame Impala Podcast, I am joined by the iconic @halffullglassofkass, where she shares what Lonerism means to her, what it was like meeting the Tame Impala online community in person, and why she always goes to Tame Impala shows stone-cold sober.

A podcast dedicated to highlighting Tame Impala music & lyrics that resonate with us and why. In this episode, I talk with @fermimusic, fellow Tame Impala fan and producer. Join us as we discuss how Kevin Parker's masterful production choices help influence and illustrate the lyrics and meaning of a handful of our favorite Tame Impala songs (Breathe Deeper, Be Above It, Let It Happen and Posthumous Forgiveness).

A podcast dedicated to highlighting Tame Impala music & lyrics that resonate with us and why. This is part 2 (a bonus episode) of my conversation with Adam Shineman, a passionate psych rock aficionado and happiness enthusiast. Join us as we debate the line "It doesn't have to mean anything," from Tame Impala's "Nothing That Has Happened So Far Has Been Anything We Could Control." Who are you - Melody or Kevin?

A podcast dedicated to highlighting Tame Impala music & lyrics that resonate with us and why. In this episode, I am joined by passionate psych rock aficionado and happiness enthusiast, Adam Sheinman. Join us as we discuss the Australian psych rock scene, death and letting go of the material world, and how nothing that has happened so far has been anything we could control.

A podcast dedicated to highlighting Tame Impala music & lyrics that resonate with us and why. In this episode, I am joined by special guest Jayda Streech aka @tameimpalagrl (Instagram). In these isolating times, we found each other on Instagram, and decided to broadcast our very first phone conversation. Join us as we discuss our favorite Tame Impala songs, albums, and moments, Kevin Parker's dad, and empathy for his creative process.

A podcast dedicated to highlighting Tame Impala music & lyrics that resonate with us and why. In this episode, I am joined by special guest Chris Hillman where we discuss Kevin Parker's drumming, production choices, and finally settle the Tame Impala "they" vs. "he" with one simple rule - we gotta get our pronouns right, guys.

A podcast dedicated to highlighting Tame Impala music & lyrics that resonate with us and why. These days, we may be struggling to stay "On Track" - or maybe, we're using this time to get back "On Track." In this episode, we discuss the relevancy of this song to this time in history, and hear from Tame Impala fans as they describe what this song means to them.

A podcast dedicated to highlighting Tame Impala music & lyrics that resonate with us and why. In this episode, we hear from Tame Impala fans and their thoughts on the bookend tracks of Tame's most recent album, "The Slow Rush," - One More Year, and One More Hour.