JedBanger's Ball

Hey it's another solo episode and not in the Simon Rex way! Thought I'd give ya a bonus since we hit #35 on the podcast charts in Sweden thanks to Scott Carlson being the 1st guest to actually promote their appearance here. Speaking of 35, that's the number of minutes I got the timer set til I check my pot roast so I thought I'd update ya on the band, my mental and physical health and let you know that I'm here if you need to talk. Thank you for being a friend. Like and subscribe leave a review and Tune in Or Die! You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball. This episode sponsored by Satisfy Running and 6x6 Designs.

In this episode we talk to Scott Carlson of the bands Cathedral, Death and grindcore legends Repulsion! Scott and I go a ways back to when he was nice enough to introduce himself at a show. A true music and horror movie fan Scott has been an integral part of many a music scene since the early 80's. We get into it about his origins in Flint, Michigan, opening for Slayer and the current mashups of styles in the metal scene. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

In the first ever Zoom edition of the podcast I speak to my old buddy Tom Ojendyk. Tom is one half of Dirty Knobby records with his wife Emma and another half of the Hex Enduction Record store in Seattle with our other good friend Dean Whitmore. We talk beer culture, heavy metal publicity stunts gone wrong and the upcoming releases on his label and the goings on at their new record store that opened right befor the pandemic. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

In our first episode back in over a year I speak with my wife Jessica Hundley. A writer, director, producer, author, editor, consultant, connector, and enthusiast. Jessica creates in a variety of mediums, from filmmaking to journalism, book-editing to advertising to events - whatever best elevates the narrative, whatever form allows a story to come fully to life...We sat down to talk about our experience of the last year together, her beginnings in the 'Zine world and her upcoming books for the Library of Esoterica. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball. http://www.jessicahundley.com/

You know him, you love him, Mike Watt legendary bass player of the Minutemen is on the show today. Jed and his band Zig Zags recently recorded a split 7" with Mike and his band the Secondmen where they each cover each others songs. The "LA to Pedro ep" is out now via Nomad Eel records! On this episode Jed heads down to San Pedro to guest on the Watt from Pedro show and then turns the mic around on Watt himself. There aren't any real specific topics covered here just a couple of road dogs rambling on about life and music. Strap yourself in, you're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

You know him, you love him, Mike Watt legendary bass player of the Minutemen is on the show today. Jed and his band Zig Zags recently recorded a split 7" with Mike and his band the Secondmen where they each cover each others songs. The "LA to Pedro ep" is out now via Nomad Eel records! On this episode Jed heads down to San Pedro to guest on the Watt from Pedro show and then turns the mic around on Watt himself. There aren't any real specific topics covered here just a couple of road dogs rambling on about life and music. Strap yourself in, you're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Bradley Iger is a freelance automotive journalist writing for publications such as The Drive, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. Jed and Brad met over their love of music (particulary the Stooges" and old "Muscle Cars." In this episode we discuss Bradley's upbring in Orange County, Old School car clubs and the future of electric and self driving automobiles. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Bradley Iger is a freelance automotive journalist writing for publications such as The Drive, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. Jed and Brad met over their love of music (particulary the Stooges" and old "Muscle Cars." In this episode we discuss Bradley's upbring in Orange County, Old School car clubs and the future of electric and self driving automobiles. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Laurel Stearns in a band manager and Talent Buyer for the Adult Swim Festival.  On this episode we talk about Laurel's upbring in Palm Springs, her early punk days and eventual move to LA and what it takes to manage an artists career in 2020! You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Laurel Stearns in a band manager and Talent Buyer for the Adult Swim Festival.  On this episode we talk about Laurel's upbring in Palm Springs, her early punk days and eventual move to LA and what it takes to manage an artists career in 2020! You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

I don't remember how I met Akul but as I have gotten to know him over the years I've found out that we have a ton in common. We have the same sense of humor allowing ourselves to be made fun of as well as breaking each other's balls. We both come from an Improv comedy background and have been involved in music as well as acting. In this episode we discuss Akul's Indian origins, his beginnings in Improv Comedy and his cultural appropriations of both White and Jamaican cultures. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

I don't remember how I met Akul but as I have gotten to know him over the years I've found out that we have a ton in common. We have the same sense of humor allowing ourselves to be made fun of as well as breaking each other's balls. We both come from an Improv comedy background and have been involved in music as well as acting. In this episode we discuss Akul's Indian origins, his beginnings in Improv Comedy and his cultural appropriations of both White and Jamaican cultures. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Ian Murray is one of the funniest people I know without an agent. We met on tour in D.C. and years later recconected in LA making pizzas at the same place. Under the guise of Butch Bastard, Ian writes lyrically fortified songs, taking inspiration equally from Country Music and Hip Hop  On this episode we talk about growing in Seattle, being addicted to Weed and unfortunately we forget to bring up his Christian Youth Pastor- Tanner Cross. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Ian Murray is one of the funniest people I know without an agent. We met on tour in D.C. and years later recconected in LA making pizzas at the same place. Under the guise of Butch Bastard, Ian writes lyrically fortified songs, taking inspiration equally from Country Music and Hip Hop  On this episode we talk about growing in Seattle, being addicted to Weed and unfortunately we forget to bring up his Christian Youth Pastor- Tanner Cross. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

In this return episode Jed gives us an update on Zig Zags shows and begins part 1 of a diary highlighting the last European tour. Jed also talks about loss, tips for playing outdoor festivals and workout songs....i.e. not Thunderstruck. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

In this return episode Jed gives us an update on Zig Zags shows and begins part 1 of a diary highlighting the last European tour. Jed also talks about loss, tips for playing outdoor festivals and workout songs....i.e. not Thunderstruck. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Mike Plante is a documentary film maker and programmer for the Sundance Film Festival. In this episode we sit down with Mike and discuss growing up with a unique family business, the early films that inspired him and music and movies as art vs. entertainment. Also Dave Mustaine calls in to discuss his new band Megadeth. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Mike Plante is a documentary film maker and programmer for the Sundance Film Festival. In this episode we sit down with Mike and discuss growing up with a unique family business, the early films that inspired him and music and movies as art vs. entertainment. Also Dave Mustaine calls in to discuss his new band Megadeth. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Kevin Bigley is an actor, director and writer known for shows such as Bojack Horseman, Sirens and his own Amazon series, Parked. Jed and Kevin met on twitter just fucking around and now they sit down to talk about how to get an agent Hollywood, improv comedy vs standup , Prison riots and more. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Kevin Bigley is an actor, director and writer known for shows such as Bojack Horseman, Sirens and his own Amazon series, Parked. Jed and Kevin met on twitter just fucking around and now they sit down to talk about how to get an agent Hollywood, improv comedy vs standup , Prison riots and more. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Adam Wade drummer of Legendary D.C. bands Shudder to think and Jawbox joins us on the show today. We talked about growing up in the early days of the D.C. Hardcore scene, working within the major label system as an artist and why the Who is never as heavy as that one guy says they are...You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball! 

Adam Wade drummer of Legendary D.C. bands Shudder to think and Jawbox joins us on the show today. We talked about growing up in the early days of the D.C. Hardcore scene, working within the major label system as an artist and why the Who is never as heavy as that one guy says they are...You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball! 

Chad Ubovich has the grand distinction of being the first "repeat" guest here on the show. We spoke with Chad about burning yourself out on the road, finding sobriety and trying to make music that matters. Also my buddy Dean Whitmore calls in to blow up my spot. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Chad Ubovich has the grand distinction of being the first "repeat" guest here on the show. We spoke with Chad about burning yourself out on the road, finding sobriety and trying to make music that matters. Also my buddy Dean Whitmore calls in to blow up my spot. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Casey Dobbins is a Vegetarian Peace Chef and Food Designer. Casey loves weed and The Grateful Dead (especially Jerry). Jed and Casey met as cooks at the restaraunt ELF in Los Angeles. In this chat the two catch up about kitchen accidents, Casey's move from Kansas to LA, and getting high at work with Snoop Dogg. Casey can be found here www.caseydobbins.com You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Casey Dobbins is a Vegetarian Peace Chef and Food Designer. Casey loves weed and The Grateful Dead (especially Jerry). Jed and Casey met as cooks at the restaraunt ELF in Los Angeles. In this chat the two catch up about kitchen accidents, Casey's move from Kansas to LA, and getting high at work with Snoop Dogg. Casey can be found here www.caseydobbins.com You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

David Fearn or as he goes by "Shitshow Dave" or as I mistakingley call him in the intro David Kearn. Shitshow is a photographer and artist living in Los Angeles. Originially from Birmingham, England, Shitshow has been documenting the LA music scene with his wild up close and personal black and white styllized photos for a couple years now.  His images of bands such as Melted Bodies, Die Group, Surfbort and more can be found wheatpasted onto the walls of DIY music venues, collected in his zine or probably most conveniently at his website https://www.davidfearn.com/ You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

David Fearn or as he goes by "Shitshow Dave" or as I mistakingley call him in the intro David Kearn. Shitshow is a photographer and artist living in Los Angeles. Originially from Birmingham, England, Shitshow has been documenting the LA music scene with his wild up close and personal black and white styllized photos for a couple years now.  His images of bands such as Melted Bodies, Die Group, Surfbort and more can be found wheatpasted onto the walls of DIY music venues, collected in his zine or probably most conveniently at his website https://www.davidfearn.com/ You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

The Podcast has been off for awhile with Zig Zags touring and writing for the next album but it got me thinking about prank calls and other things to listen to when you're in the van and you can't all agree on the same music. I can't remember exactly where I first heard the Derek Tape, but I've listened to it more times than I can count and I'm always surprised when people I meet in other bands haven't heard it. I got sick of trying to tell people where they could find it online so I decided to do an episode that  features the phone call in it's entirety. Luckily I'm friends with Sean Kelly who happens to be the original source for the tape so I had him come over and explain a couple  details. So if you're on the road or just hanging with some friends, put this sucker on and trip out on some of the best acid fueled descriptions of rock and roll, run ins with the law and drug overdosed parking mishaps. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

The Podcast has been off for awhile with Zig Zags touring and writing for the next album but it got me thinking about prank calls and other things to listen to when you're in the van and you can't all agree on the same music. I can't remember exactly where I first heard the Derek Tape, but I've listened to it more times than I can count and I'm always surprised when people I meet in other bands haven't heard it. I got sick of trying to tell people where they could find it online so I decided to do an episode that  features the phone call in it's entirety. Luckily I'm friends with Sean Kelly who happens to be the original source for the tape so I had him come over and explain a couple  details. So if you're on the road or just hanging with some friends, put this sucker on and trip out on some of the best acid fueled descriptions of rock and roll, run ins with the law and drug overdosed parking mishaps. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Kashy Khaledi is a former journalist who worked at Grand Royal and Capitol Records before starting his winery "Ashes and Diamonds"  www.ashesdiamonds.comKashy and Jed sit down to talk about his parents emigration from Iran, leaving the music business to start a winery and what climate change means for the future of his business. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Kashy Khaledi is a former journalist who worked at Grand Royal and Capitol Records before starting his winery "Ashes and Diamonds"  www.ashesdiamonds.comKashy and Jed sit down to talk about his parents emigration from Iran, leaving the music business to start a winery and what climate change means for the future of his business. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Don Nguyen known in the skateboarding as "The Nuge" is a professional skater and musician. On today's show we talk to Don about his parents emigration from Vietnam, growing up in Oklahoma and how a near death experience in Africa made him fearless, You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Don Nguyen known in the skateboarding as "The Nuge" is a professional skater and musician. On today's show we talk to Don about his parents emigration from Vietnam, growing up in Oklahoma and how a near death experience in Africa made him fearless, You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

In this episode we sit down with a young knife maker named Nicholas Berkofsky. Jed and Nick talk about growing up in London before moving to LA, finding his love of knife making through gardening and the culinary arts and the process it takes to forge steel in your backyard. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!To see some of Nicholas's work and to purchase a knife please visit www.fellknives.com

In this episode we sit down with a young knife maker named Nicholas Berkofsky. Jed and Nick talk about growing up in London before moving to LA, finding his love of knife making through gardening and the culinary arts and the process it takes to forge steel in your backyard. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!To see some of Nicholas's work and to purchase a knife please visit www.fellknives.com

John Dwyer is the mastermind behind Oh Sees and one half of the esteemed Castle Face Records. In this episode Jed and John continue their long history of ball breaking, interruptions and general shit talking. This one ain't so much an interview as much as a speaking challenge by two guys who are always looking for the microphone. I am warning you that you are listening to Jedbanger's Ball! 

John Dwyer is the mastermind behind Oh Sees and one half of the esteemed Castle Face Records. In this episode Jed and John continue their long history of ball breaking, interruptions and general shit talking. This one ain't so much an interview as much as a speaking challenge by two guys who are always looking for the microphone. I am warning you that you are listening to Jedbanger's Ball! 

When I first met Andy Kadin he seemed like a regular guy who worked in advertising. Soon though I could tell he was funny, smart and kind and we quickly became friends. When he told me he wanted to open an East Coast style sandwich shop I tried to offer any help or knowledge I had as a self taught chef. Years later the dude is running a fucking bread empire not far from where this episode was taped. This is my "How I Built This" episode as we follow Andy on his path from the soul-crushing world of advertising to the back breaking life of a baker.  You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball

When I first met Andy Kadin he seemed like a regular guy who worked in advertising. Soon though I could tell he was funny, smart and kind and we quickly became friends. When he told me he wanted to open an East Coast style sandwich shop I tried to offer any help or knowledge I had as a self taught chef. Years later the dude is running a fucking bread empire not far from where this episode was taped. This is my "How I Built This" episode as we follow Andy on his path from the soul-crushing world of advertising to the back breaking life of a baker.  You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball

Jeff Friburg is a musician, photographer and graphic design artist. He sits down with Jed to discuss his new band Numb.er, growing up in the suburbs of LA, and why he gets kicked out of bands. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Jeff Friburg is a musician, photographer and graphic design artist. He sits down with Jed to discuss his new band Numb.er, growing up in the suburbs of LA, and why he gets kicked out of bands. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Two Shannons in a row! Shannon Lay the singer-songwriter stops by to discuss touring by yourself, medical marijuana and the Simpsons. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Two Shannons in a row! Shannon Lay the singer-songwriter stops by to discuss touring by yourself, medical marijuana and the Simpsons. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Shannon and The Clams are one of those bands that reminds you of why people fled their small towns to move to San Francisco before the internet folks came in and white washed the city. The Clams have a new record out and are currently on tour with Dan Aurbach. Shannon herself also has a "solo" album on the way. She stopped in on her way to the airport to talk about growing up mormon in the hills of Napa Valley, recording her solo debut with legendary nashville sessions musicians and what Dwight Yoakam is really doing when he's shaking his tush. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Shannon and The Clams are one of those bands that reminds you of why people fled their small towns to move to San Francisco before the internet folks came in and white washed the city. The Clams have a new record out and are currently on tour with Dan Aurbach. Shannon herself also has a "solo" album on the way. She stopped in on her way to the airport to talk about growing up mormon in the hills of Napa Valley, recording her solo debut with legendary nashville sessions musicians and what Dwight Yoakam is really doing when he's shaking his tush. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Mary Lattimore is a Los Angeles based harpist. Her 2016 debut album "At The Dam" was recorded during stops along a roadtrip across America. Her new album "Hundreds of Days" will be released via Ghostly International on May 18th. In this episode Jed and Mary discuss her move to Los Angeles, the methods used to record her music and the Austrian wine Gruner Vetliner. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball

Mary Lattimore is a Los Angeles based harpist. Her 2016 debut album "At The Dam" was recorded during stops along a roadtrip across America. Her new album "Hundreds of Days" will be released via Ghostly International on May 18th. In this episode Jed and Mary discuss her move to Los Angeles, the methods used to record her music and the Austrian wine Gruner Vetliner. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball

Pat Thomas is an author, musician and music archivist.  In this episode we talk about Pat's career in music and focus on his contributions to the book "Heaven Was Detroit" and specifically his chaper on Motown's "Black Forum" record label. This episode is sponsored by Shinola Audio.

Pat Thomas is an author, musician and music archivist.  In this episode we talk about Pat's career in music and focus on his contributions to the book "Heaven Was Detroit" and specifically his chaper on Motown's "Black Forum" record label. This episode is sponsored by Shinola Audio.

Jed and Eric met in Seattle years ago. They even played a little music together as evidenced by the long lost "Boogie with Jed" recording. In this episode we talk to Eric about the fornation of Fruit Bats, his years on the road supporting such bands as Ugly Casanova and The Shins, and his subsequent move to LA to work in scoring films.