Fat Randy the Podcast

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Musical friends and new whimsical characters getting together for unfettered, rambling discourse.

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    • Jul 29, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Raphael Helfand (Writer - The Fader, Laid Off NYC) - ”Ubermensch”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 43:28


    Back in April, we had writer and friend of the pod Raphael Helfand on the pod and talked about the virality of a music review, whether or not we're post-genre, and how to reconcile the need to get them clicks with publishing (or not publishing) in the public's best interest. This was a really fun conversation, and we're honored it is the penultimate Fat Randy the Podcast.   Raphael's Stuff:  Twitter The Fader Laid Off NYC   Articles we mentioned: Flying Lotus - My Spilt Milk Jenny Hval - The Fader   https://linktr.ee/fatrandytheband  

    Low Ceilings - Hospice Care/Does Putin Sing Opera

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 45:06


    Low Ceilings stopped by the pod back in March. We talked about Windsor, CT; music therapy for the terminally ill; and we were supposed to drink hot sauce while recording, but forgot and did it after. Songs played: "Grass is Greener" and "Dog Walking" Check out Low Ceilings' tunes here on Bandcamp. Follow Low Ceilings on Instagram Produced and edited by Stephen Theme by Zack Abramo Check out Fat Randy's latest release, "(Randy) Alex G" This is the third to last Fat Randy the Podcast! 

    A Rewind Episode with Fat Randy the Podcast - Connor's Cousin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 16:44


    This wasn't that long ago, but we like it. I wonder if this is some kind of podcasting sin. I like it. Here's Connor's cousin in May of last year, who used to edit horror porn parodies of the Blair Witch Project and Saw, among others.  CW: there is a brief mention of sexual violence in this episode.  Check out band stuff here: https://linktr.ee/fatrandytheband Edited by Stephen Theme by Zack Abramo

    Kat from Christian College - ”Pool Boy”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 56:30


    Our friend Kat, an alumni of Liberty University, dropped by the pod last week to talk shop about her evangelical upbringing, Jerry Falwell Jr. and his pool boy chronicles, the greater Evangelical Movement's Faustian bargain with Trump and laying one's seed on the ground.  As an extra self-indulgent treat, we played our most recent single, "Asymmetrical Bangs Pt. I" at the end of the show.  Edited by Steve and Stephen Theme by Zack Abramo Some Show Notes (as a #professionalpodcast) : JFJ Pool Boy Story "The Liberty Way" - Archived PDF Gnosticism/Trump/Q 

    Youth XL - Chili and Boochball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 66:44


    Alex from Youth XL dropped by to pod last week, and we talked about the band's signature "observational songwriting" and ate chili really close to the mics, one of which didn't have a pop filter.  Check out Youth XL's music here. Produced and edited by Stephen Theme by Zack Abramo

    Skating Pt. II - (Randy) Newman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 47:20


    Jake Shaker, the artist behind rock and roll outfit Skating, dropped by to discuss his new album, Animal Feelings, which is out March 11. He and Stephen also talked about Randy Newman forever and strides made in therapy.  You can find Jake's music on Bandcamp.  Produced and edited by Stephen Theme by Zack Abramo

    Fat Randy the Advice Podcast 2: Back By Our Own Demand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 44:34


    Feels great to be back. Brandon Rizzo of Tiny Box Booking joins us for magic and fun. We gave you (the listeners) and an opportunity to ask us, experts with even temperament and soft disposition, all sorts of fun and flirty questions. Stephen refers to his wife as his fiancee. Magic and good advice is in the air. 

    Sam Carlson (The Tines, S.G. Carlson, Sans Serif Recording)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 68:44


    Stephen talked to Sam Carlson, New Haven musical and engineering stalwart, a little while back. They talked about movie audio nerd stuff, the most illuminating kinds of failure and Aleister Crowley's, uh, compulsions. Stephen can't entirely recall, but thinks he might have inadvertently used his laptop mic for this one, so sorry I guess? Songs: The Tines - "White Sedan/Red Earth," "In the Morning You Will Find It; Youth XL - "Salad" Books by Gary Lachman: Aleister Crowley, Madame Blavatsky Socials: The Tines, Sans Serif Recording  Produced and edited by Stephen Theme by Zack Abramo

    Jack Grady - Micro-influencer Challenges eBay CEO to Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 34:13


    On this episode of Fat Randy the Podcast, Steve (the shorter one) takes over the podcast for a night to talk with magician and viral internet star Jack Grady. We discussed Jack's career in magic, what it feels like to be a internet micro-celebrity, and his challenge to the CEO of eBay to fight him in a public boxing match.  You can follow Jack Grady on Instagram at @jackgradymagic, TikTok at @jackgradymagician, and YouTube at Jack Grady Magic Theme music by Zack Abramo Produced and edited by Steven

    Haley Copes (Sportsball, D4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 37:42


    Comedian and filmmaker Haley Copes dropped by to pod back in September. We discussed her acclaimed, Grammy-nominated films, "Sportsball" (a sports story) and "D4" (a love story); and the state of comedy as we know it (just us dudes telling it like it is).  You can follow Haley on Instagram at @barnacle_goose Watch "Sportsball: Competition Day" and "D4" on Youtube Theme music by Zack Abramo Produced and edited by Stephen

    Arms Like Roses - "No One Told Me Horses Pee Like This"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 45:18


    New Haven, Connecticut emo band Arms Like Roses stopped by back in early June to give us the skinny on their new EP, "Get Some Sleep"; tips on how to properly scream; and horses.    Songs: "Wallflower," "Imaginary Days"   Check out and buy Arms Like Roses' music here.   Theme music by Zack Abramo. Produced and edited by Stephen.

    Connor's Cousin Thomas (Tommy) - It's Just a Feeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 16:44


    Aaaaand we're back after summer vacation. Connor's cousin, who used to edit horror porn parodies of the Blair Witch Project and Saw (among others), dropped by the pod back in May to talk about his unique experiences.   CW // this podcast does briefly mention sexual violence.    

    My Friend Isabela Who Does Crossfit - We All Belong to Some Cult, When You Really Think About It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 38:48


    My friend, Isabela, dropped by the pod to talk about Crossfit, or "X-Fit," as everyone calls it. Connor cohosted and now I'm joining a Crossfit gym for the sweet bargain of 210 dollars a month.  Theme by Zack Abramo Produced and edited by Stephen

    Bridgges (Sean Henry, Ryxno) - "I Drank 4 Monster Energies in 30 Minutes Just to Prove I Could"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 25:54


    Bridgges, powerhouse drummer for Sean Henry; Ryxno; and City Streets, Country Roads dropped by the pod with Cody last week to talk Tom Waits, his decidedly chill neighbor and the quasi-studio where all the magic happens -- the Spot. Check out his bands here:  Sean Henry Ryxno City Streets, Country Roads Theme by Zack Abramo. Produced and edited by Stephen.

    Bubba Rand's Rubba Band - 10,000 Lanyards

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 51:40


    Less a podcast and more a masterclass in marketing, we did a deep dive with Bubba Rand's Rubba Band, a project completely comprised of improvised songs by Screamin' Jim Jenkins Jr., Bubba Rand (Himself), Scott. T, and Knees Taylor. Peep their Patreon and Bandcamp live album, Mystery Man, here. Theme music by Zack Abramo. Produced and edited by Stephen. 

    Autopoet - "Mustk"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 42:54


    Rex and John from Autopoet dropped by the pod to talk leather planes, musical spices and mustk, a sick new invention that is tight. Songs are "Waiting On You," "Looking Like That," and "The Nightlife Has Changed You." Check out their album of the same name here: https://autopoet.bandcamp.com/album/the-nightlife-has-changed-you. Theme music by Zack Abramo. Produced and edited by Stephen.

    Mochitsuki - "Lactose Intolerant Milk Stout Farts"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 65:42


    Good friend Carl of the mathy, icy, loopy guitar project Mochitsuki dropped by the pod to talk his process, shredding, polyamory and milk stouts. Songs are "Homunculus," "Dupes," and an unreleased track, "Reliever." Check out more of Carl's music here: https://mochitsuki.bandcamp.com/. Theme music by Zack Abramo. Edited and produced by Stephen.

    Morus Alba - Fuck Andrew Cuomo/Absence (Pt. 2) Baby Reveal and Unwrapping

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 57:59


    Marcel from New York's Morus Alba dropped by the pod last weekend for some new album (Absence [Pt. 2]) promo and cooking talk. Songs are "Skinwalker Ranch ft. Bob Botanist (Absence 5)," "Check Engine Light (Absence 8)," and "Project Blue Book ft. Radxbent (Absence 12)." Theme by Zack Abramo. Produced and edited by Stephen. 

    Peter is Dead - We Watched Final Destination 2, Peter Has Cheated Death Twice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 52:50


    Peter of Peter Is Dead, a NYC-based gothy, synthy, industrial magick group led by my friend Peter, dropped by on the pod last weekend to discuss Final Destination 2 and his Final Destination-esque near-death experience with me. Songs played: "Getchyrself Back to Normal," "I Tell She," and "Slip of the Tongue." Theme by Zack Abramo. Edited and produced by Stephen. 

    Mickey and Andy - Scenes from a Class Struggle in Springfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 45:30


    Pt II of the pod we released with Mickey the other day. Andy watches the Simpsons beyond season 8. Why? We get to the bottom of this. Music is the first thing I youtubed under "spooky halloween music." Youtube video on Zombie Simpsons: https://www.youtube.com/watch/KqFNbCcyFkk. 

    Mickey Blurr (Pt. I) - C-Grade Chapo Trap House with Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 25:14


    Part I: Mickey Blurr zoomed over to Fat Randy Pod HQ (the headquarters where we do the pods) to talk about rebranded rainbow fascism and bronies. Tomorrow, we'll have a part II where we bring in our pal (pal of the pod) Andy to discuss what animates a person (namely himself) to continue to watch new episodes of the Simpsons. Songs are "Panic" and "Antoinette (First Degree Initiation)" by Mickey Blurr. Link to Mickey's music: https://mickeyblurr.bandcamp.com/. An article about George Jackson, who we briefly mentioned: https://mronline.org/2018/11/17/prisoner-prophet-revisiting-george-jacksons-analysis-of-systemic-fascism/. 

    Fat Randy the Advice Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 41:58


    We fielded your questions and the results were astounding. So many troubled listeners. We very clearly misunderestimated the depth of some of the issues we face on a day-to-day basis, and this was a truly impactful learning experience that made us all better people. 

    Night Crew - The Meat Loaf Biopic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 39:54


    Shawn and Austin from the band Night Crew dropped by back in January 2020, when we used to be so happy. I ate too much pizza but it seemed like little pizza. We talked about Bret Michaels and shit. Songs: "Rose Garden" and "Thousands of Miles" by Night Crew. 

    Let's Get Invisible (Part II) - The Biblical Significance of COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 26:18


    I hadn't seen the Let's Get Invisible guys since literally the day before the first COVID shutdown happened, so I just wanted to pay my dues and check in. John seems to be sleeping in glass. Song: Theresa Falls Up the Stairs, Theresa Falls Down the Stairs - Let's Get Invisible. 

    Let's Get Invisible (Part I) - "Ambien is...Everything's alive...Many friends with everything"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 24:13


    From January 2020. We had some bottle champagne and Schaffer's with Let's Get Invisible and it was a time. Songs featured are "Punchyouinyourfuckface" and "Sex Tape" by Let's Get Invisible. 

    Ish Gupta - Part I (Part II), Critical Analysis of "Final Destination" (1999)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 41:11


    From December 2019: We watched this timeless classic about screaming, "This plane is going to explode" on a plane with no real criminal consequences. (Movie trailer voice) Unless you're guilty of cheating death's design. A truly riveting experience I can't wait for you to be a part of.

    Ish Gupta - Part II (Part I)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 34:40


    Hello we're back. Took a brief hiatus because we needed to finish writing the record(s) and I entered a period where I haaaated (and continue to hate) my (Stephen) presence on the internet.  But I've got such a huge backlog of podcasts that to make it up to these folks, we're doing this kind of a compare/contrast mini-series (seeing as some of these are pre-pandemic). Enter Ish Gupta, local comedian heartthrob. Follow him on Instagram @doofyish, and Part I (Part II) is coming on Friday, so be sure to check out how happy we used to be.

    Kal Marks - "Wait, the nerd outsmarted me?! How!?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 61:46


    Carl and Mike from the Boston-based Kal Marks stopped in to pod back in January, and it makes me actively miss gigs and running sound and eating a sheet of buffalo chicken dip by myself in front of a group of people more sober than I. Jason cohosted and we talked about idiot pundits and how creating Facebook events and inviting people to a bar for 5 dollars and a couple hours is actually really hard. Produced and edited by Stephen Friedland. Theme music by Zack Abramo. Songs are "Heads Been Ringing," "Loosed," and "Coffee." Check out more songs and merch from Kal Marks here: https://kalmarks.bandcamp.com/. 

    CT Verses - Maybe it's Not Specific to Macaulay Culkin, Jesus Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 73:03


    CT Verses stopped by the pod back in December with Stephen and Roommate Victoria. We mostly talked about local bands and flat earth, so it's mostly that. Produced and edited by Stephen Friedland. Theme music by Zack Abramo. Bands/songs selected by CT Verses: Crag Mask (Zack's band) - Waver // Pacer; Zanders - Terms & Conditions; Space Camp - SHE TELLS ME YES YES YES. Check out the bands at these links: https://cragmask.bandcamp.com/, https://zanders.bandcamp.com/, https://spacecampct.bandcamp.com/

    Greetings; Jeremiah Creed - "If There Was Ever a Platform for You to Air Your Grievances with 'Life of Pi'..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 66:39


    Daniel and Clara from the band Greetings stopped by the pod last month to talk shop and get wine drunk. Mac cohosted and we discussed Life of Pi, Bohemian Rhapsody and PERFECTLY JUSTIFIED reasons for getting a porn subscription. Jeremiah Creed also popped in to discuss the lore of North Maine. Produced and edited by Stephen Friedland. Songs are (in order): Tide/"American Fear", Trying and Falling. Theme music by Zack Abramo. You can find links to Greetings' music here: https://greetingsgreetings.bandcamp.com/album/greetings-ep

    Juulsexual; Jeremy of Akron, OH - "Rise of the Machines"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 72:06


    Critically-acclaimed memelord Juulsexual stopped by the pod back around Christmastime, and the living was indeed easy. Steve cohosted and we talked about Berklee, "Fever for the Flava" by Hot Action Cop and the DIY Instagram show. We also helped Jeremy of Akron, OH with his business aspirations because just like Democratic nominee-elect Michael Bloomberg, we bankroll dreams. Songs are all by New England bands that don't exist anymore. Produced and edited by Stephen Friedland. Theme music by Zack Abramo. 

    Sap - "Someone has to talk shit...but you don't have to be mad at someone for forgetting their phone"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 58:37


    Amber and Cam from the band Sap stopped by the pod back in October to pod. We talked about the Icelandic word for "shelf," Axl Rose and how Cam hates Krust (this bougie pizza restaurant/bourbon bar next to my apartment). The synergy was unreal. Sap has an album in the works, so we only used demos for music on this pod. The songs are "You Don't Think" and "Painting." Produced and edited by Stephen Friedland. Music by Zack Abramo. You can find Sap's music thus far here: https://sapbandct.bandcamp.com/releases

    Doom Beach - "They are gambling on a gas station kiosk and what was their childhood like?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 67:16


    Ryan and James of the noise rock (?? what does that mean, y'know) duo Doom Beach stopped by back in October to talk about the Amish mob, arguing with your father about Yom Kippur and the omnipresent religious special interest group known as the Family. Heady stuff, hope your stupid face can handle it. Produced and edited by Stephen Friedland. Music by Zack Abramo. Check out Doom Beach's album, Dark Arts, here: https://doombeachct.bandcamp.com/releases

    Dan Osto of CT Scramble - "Is Carebear Tom Cruise Here?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 65:36


    Dan Osto -- proprietor and editor of CT-based music blog CT Scramble -- joined Mac, Stephen and a Carebear on hard times to talk pizza, his favorite position and stylish Hugo Boss clothing. Produced and edited by Stephen Friedland. Music by Zack Abramo. Check the haps on CT music, arts and culture here: https://ctscramble.com/. Check out Dan's band, All Riot, here: https://itsallriot.bandcamp.com/.

    Samuel Sandoval - "I Don't Smoke Weed Anymore"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 48:07


    Freak-folk artist Samuel Sandoval stopped by the pod back in August (THESE TURNAROUND TIMES) to talk shop. Stephen took a little break from releasing these pods so he could study for his stupid lawyer test. They talked about everything and anything under the sun, including how neither of them smoke weed anymore. As soon as the LSAT was over, Stephen smoked weed for 5 days straight like a badass do. Songs played included (in order) "Philly, City of Brotherly Love," "Poaching and Patching," and "Beans and Snow." Produced and edited by Stephen Friedland. Music by Zack Abramo. You can find Sam's music here: https://samuelsandovalmusic.bandcamp.com/. 

    Won Ton Death/Franquito Papadopolous - "Under the Table"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 68:35


    Won Ton Death, the bedroom pop project of Jake Gagne, stopped by to pod. Franquito Papadopolous, preeminent restauranteur, also stopped by to pod. The results will peeve you. Jake's new EP, Bean, is out now on all streaming platforms. Hosted, engineered and edited by Stephen Friedland. Co-hosted by Mac Glenn. Music by Zack Abramo. You can find Jake's music here: https://wontondeath.bandcamp.com/

    Couch Yeti/Hansjon Johannson - "Nights in Chaos"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 82:53


    Stephen and Steve sat down with Couch Yeti and acclaimed Greater European noise musician Hansjon Johannson. Everybody hates hippies, and everybody breathes chaos. Hosted, engineered and edited by Stephen Friedland. Co-hosted by Steve Kolakowski. Music by Zack Abramo. You can find Tom's music here: https://thomasashreve.bandcamp.com/releases

    Skating - "If we're in the Marc Maron part, I'm obligated to deconstruct you" (05.07.19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 69:07


    Stephen sat down with Jake Shaker, owner and proprietor of Skating, LLC, back in May. They had a Joe Rogan segment, a Marc Maron segment and a Pete Holmes segment. Stephen plays guitar in the Skating live band. Hosted, edited and engineered by Stephen Friedland. You can find Jake's music here: https://skating.bandcamp.com/

    Andy Tucker of Lil Sluggers - "The villain in Toy Story 2 is modeled after a French teacher in my high school" (04.30.19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 50:29


    Stephen sat down with good buddy Andy Tucker of Lil Sluggers, also back in April. They talked about pedals, villains and true socialism and Stephen was super articulate the whole time. Edited and engineered by Stephen FriedlandMastered by Daniel Carr Buy and/or stream Lil Sluggers' EP, "Second Nature," here or on any streaming service: https://lilsluggersband.bandcamp.com/

    Early Lover of Mankind - "I'm somehow obtaining the Old-Man-Yells-at-Cloud status...and I do kind of want it" (04.07.2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 46:24


    Stephen sat down with good buddy John Rule III, also known by the stage name Early Lover of Mankind back in April. They talked about how all band names kind of suck, Utz and bringing back high fashion into rock and roll.  Edited and engineered by Stephen FriedlandMastered by Daniel Carr Buy and/or stream John's music here or on any standard streaming service: https://elom.bandcamp.com/releases

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