Mentele And The Hayes

Between the gorgeous LA River and highway 5 sits a small neighborhood that goes by the name Frogtown. It is a quaint little neighborhood, with one coffeeshop "I had a cute time there" - Matt mentele, one pricey taco spot "they were just good tacos", & of course a brewery. The quintessential sign that gentrification has occured. How does this type of area measure up to our previous adventures? Tune in to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

"I'm giddie!" - Matt Mentele --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

"A Classic 70's song" - Betsy Hayes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Another song of the day and if you don't know it, you better listen up quick. First #1 single as a solo artist from Justin Timberlake and grammy winner of the best dance recording category. "Best dance recording is a grammy category?" - Betsy Hayes. Possibly overplayed but there's no doubt that "this song effing kicks ass" - Matt Mentele. Whether you love it or hate it, do yourself a favor and put it on for old times sake and #GoHaveADance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Catergory is: Indie-Tronica? Today we have a 2009 hit from the band Passion Pit. "Ten years ago!!!" - Matt Mentele. This song has Passion Pit's signature electronic/pop upbeat energy, & is good for just about anything. "Might not be on my wedding playlist" - Betsy Hayes. #GoHaveADance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Possibly the reason for Betsy’s first car crash, the 2008 hit song “Freeze” is today’s nomination Friday song of the day. “I think of auto-tune, I think of t-pain” - Matt Mentele. This song is great for dancing, you know what it is within the first 5 seconds, and it is a great way to start your weekend. Happy Friday and #GoHaveADance with T-Pain! Don’t forget to subscribe to our Spotify playlist. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

The song of the day, Trash. Not an insult, that’s the name. Today’s song of the day by the New York Dolls which, according to the band’s pandora profile: “The New York Dolls created punk rock before there was a term for it.” Produced by Todd Rundgren of “bang on the drum all day” this song is perfect for a punk-rock kind of night but not perfect for everyone. “Not your cup of tea but you don’t viscerally hate it?” - Matt to Betsy #GoHaveADance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

“This one’s a good one” - Betsy Hayes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

If you like The Rolling Stones or Bob Dylan, you’ll like Ezra Furman & The Harpoons. A band that our own Matt Mentele has worked with in the past, comes in hot with 2008 hit Take Off Your Sunglasses. Heavy harmonica mixed with mumble lyrics and a “live band jammy” vibe this song is great for road tripping or just keeping a party in good vibes. #GoHaveADance and find Ezra Furman performing at The Teragram Ballroom Saturday May 4th. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Off the 2016 mixtape Coloring Book, we have All Night by Chance The Rapper as today’s song of the day. A song so awesome it’s a party within itself, great for the car, great for the the gym, “it definitely checks all the boxes” - Matt Mentele. Another song that Betsy was upset she didn’t know, and the only criticism is that it’s too short. “I’ll just put it on repeat” - Betsy Hayes. So turn up on this Monday morning and #GoHaveADance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Hello one & all to this episode of the Mentele & The Hayes podcast. Another night out on the town, #2 of this second season & Betsy is already forgetting the new grading system. On a rainy Monday night in Los Angeles Matt & Betsy ventured downtown to the LA Live & surrounding areas. Starting the night off at a historic Los Angeles landmark, a place that claims to never have close since it’s opening in 1924, we have The Original Pantry Cafe. “If you’re a diner & you don’t serve breakfast all day, just close.” Next on the tour of downtown was a bar that is best described as “a punk bar without the punk rock attitude” the Slippery Clutch. Then rounding out the night with a little Honky Tonk at (according to Google) a handsome destination for craft beer served in refined, dark-wood-heavy, vintage surrounds, plus DJs, The Monty Bar. Was this a successful night out? Is an old fashioned better when it’s premade? Does the rain actually make Los Angelians melt like the wicked witch of the west? Tune in to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

For the second day in a row we have relatively undiscovered music. The artist: Jake Bugg. The song: Lightning Bolt. Upon first listen you may be wondering, “is this Bob Dylan?” No. I've just told you. It’s Jake Bugg. A mere 18 years old and from across the pond, this 2012 song gained recognition thanks to its prominent lyrics about a lightning bolt (go figure) including a Gatorade commercial and Usain Bolt’s Olympic theme song. So hope on over to the Mentele & The Hayes Party Playlist and you’ll be “kicking that knee” to this bouncy hybrid of rock & country.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Time for the song of the day folks! Today we have a lesser known band, but no less killer, Electric Six with their 2003 hit “Gay Bar”. This band, originally from Detroit, rose to fame in the same year as this song along with the help of Mr. Jack White. Described as “nonsensicle for the most part” - Matt Mentele & “Let’s go to a gay bar, let’s have the time of our lives” - Betsy Hayes. Don't worry, you'll learn the words in no time. So strap in and grab your strap on because Electric 6 has got something to put in you, this straight up banger. #GoHaveADance & like the Mentele & The Hayes Party Playlist on spotify. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Another episode of the Song Of The Day is here and if you don’t know this one, what are you doing? Off of the 2000 album Stankonia, we present: OutKast’s “Ms. Jackson”. Ranked #55 on Rolling Stone’s best of the decade, this song is “good for everything” - Matt Mentele. Are we tired of hearing it? Is OutKast overrated? Who is Erykah Badu? A few things to ponder as you turn up The Mentele & The Hayes Song Of The Day Party Playlist and #GoHaveADance to this classic banger. I am for real. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Get ready for the doo-wop of the decade, a song that “If aliens come down and ask us for one song to describe this genre. It would be this song.” - Matt Mentele. Number 314 on Rolling Stones greatest songs of all time, “This song is so fun.” - Betsy Hayes. The group was originally called “The Teenagers” and in true 50’s fashion they were fighting for rights over their music, and have had interchanging members all the way up to the year 2000. So please enjoy this classic motown jam and #GoHaveADance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Welcome today's Song Of The Day by Chicago's own OK Go 2006 hit song "Here It Goes Again". We all know and love the music video and this song is 100% a banger. "The song is so fun." - Betsy Hayes "I legitimately really like this song" - Matt Mentele Even if this song is not new to you, Matt & Betsy recommend that you give it another listen for old time's sake. Or watch the video again. #GoHaveADance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Another day, another song. Today's song comes from the year 2000 record "Heartbreaker" by the artist Ryan Adams. An album named because [Adams] was being forced to come up with a name and he looked up and saw a Mariah Carey poster. Also featured in the opening of the movie "Old School" this song feels "like a first date at a country fair. It feels like if a movie took place that is the song that would be playing." - Betsy Hayes "I don't listen to country music but I listen to Ryan Adams." - Matt Mentele Recommended for the lyric focused audience with a hankering for an introspective looking out the window movie montage sequence. Thank you again for listening and shout out to crazed Ryan Adams fan Chelsea Madson #GoHaveADance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Hailing all the way from England, today we have a song from the artist M.I.A. known for the hit "Paper Planes". Released in 2007 the song called "Boyz" is a "pure unadulterated amazing dance song" - Matt Mentele. If you have yet to hear this banger, you'll be upset that you didn't know it. "I'm upset that I didn't know it." - Betsy Hayes. Matt & Betsy declare this song catchy with a great hook & that women will definitely dance to it. #GoHaveADance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

IT'S FRIDAYYY! Which means today's song is brought to you by *Betsy Nomination Friday* where Betsy Hayes picks a song to be considered for the dance party playlist. Kick off your weekend right with this 2016 weird techno funky song "Elevated" by Larry Ohh & Peter Piffen off the "Happy Camper" album. "I loved it immediately." - Betsy Hayes "I think it's solid" - Matt Mentele A bit of a hidden gem, and under the category of a Matt Mentele "Screeplin" song, this is one of a few from these artists but nonetheless is a great song to robot dance & marijuana sing to. #GoHaveADance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Does Kendrick Lamar have the highest approval rating in music right now? Matt & Betsy think so. Welcome to the Mentele & The Hayes Podcast with their newest segment *Song of the day*. Everyday Matt and Betsy will visit one song from Matt's legendary "DJ Scribble D" party playlist to discuss danceability, relevance to today, and whether or not it should remain on said playlist (hint: not all of them do). Today's song is Kendrick Lamar's HUMBLE. “I heard this at a low end theory night, the week it came out, I didn’t know what it was, the crowd lost their shit, everybody was dancing, and I was like who is this who is this? This is an amazing song.” - Matt Mentele #GoHaveADance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

ARE YOU READY FOR SEASON 2?! Our heroes are back for more drinks, dancing, & passing judgment on more unsuspecting establishments. This time venturing out into the neighborhoods of Los Angeles to find the greatest night on the town. In a 1.5 mile radius of East Hollywood, Matt Mentele & Betsy Hayes visited DeSano Pizza, The Virgil, & Gold Diggers. Was it a successful night out? Was there gold to be dug? If a woman brings her pet dog into the club are you allowed to be disgusted??? All these questions answered and more in this episode of MENTELE & THE HAYES: THE LOS ANGELES NIGHTLIFE EXPERTS. ENJOY!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Welcome to the final episode of 2018 and just like every episode before it, Matt & Betsy have some awards to give out. Every venue and themed bar visited these past 11 episodes is being considered. Some categories include: Worst bathroom, best crowd, & worst service. Make sure to listen to the entire episode to hear a special announcement at the end, a little something to look forward to in 2019! (besides it not being 2018 anymore) THAT'S A WRAP for Season 1 of Mentele & The Hayes. Thank you to everyone who is has been listening so far, we'll see you next year for more adventures in La La Land. Happy New Year! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Hello and happy holidays from Mentele & The Hayes! This episode our heroes went far, far away to the lands of Long Beach in search of the most fantastical holiday party they call GregMas. Named after the patron saint of throwing epic parties, Greg Varley, went above and beyond to create a magical wintery wonderland full of seasonal surprises. Join our heroes as they recount the festive evening full of hot cocoa and snow made from soap, we thank you for listening, & will see you next year for more adventures in Los Angeles (and surrounding areas apparently). Follow us on instagram @Menteleandthehayes to see photos from all the adventures. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Episode 10 folks. We've made it 10 whole episodes and still going strong! Mentele & The Hayes have finally made it to the long overdue Motown On Mondays at The Shortstop in Echo Park, LA. It's "One of Matthew Mentele's favorite places" which doesn't mean anything, except that this is another dance party night, and dance they did. Monday nights typically bring out a diverse crowd; from "people running away from things" to "depressed people who are out just about every night" - Matt Mentele. Tune in to this week's episode of Mentele & The Hayes Motown On Mondays @ The Shortstop [every Monday night 8 PM – 2 AM] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

*AIR HORN NOISESESSSS* Welcome back to the Mentele & The Hayes podcast where comedians Matthew Mentele & Betsy Hayes venture out into the depths of Los Angeles nightlife, looking for the best bars, clubs, and events around town so that you can take their sound advice and get the most out of this great city. The not anticipated at all but highly recommended episode 9 LOS ANGELES ARCADE BARS *MORE AIRHORN* Matt & Betsy hit up 5 of La's finest arcade bars in this weeks episode and have adjusted the dance party grading scale to accommodate these new atmospheres including (of course) SERVICE . AESTHETIC . VIBE . *Bonus categories* PAYMENT TYPE (quarters, tokens, ect.) DRINK TABLES . and of course BATHROOM REVIEWS. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Mentele & The Hayes review of Los Angeles Arcade Bars. *Airhorns continue to play obnoxiously* --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Ladies and gentle humans! Welcome back to another episode of Mentele & The Hayes. Once again our heroes venture out into Los Angeles, this time finding adventure on a rooftop! The Rooftop Cinema Club in Hollywood to be specific, where bottomless popcorn and a cult classic await. The Princess Bride or as Matt Mentele calls it "The most adorable movie" was viewed and discussed thoroughly between our two comedians. Betsy unveils behind the scenes info such as other actors who were meant to be cast, while Matt reminisces in the silly nature of this beloved romcom, and they both discuss the somewhat immature nature of the customer service at the venue. If you like The Princess Bride or watching movies on the side of a building in Hollywood, you'll definitely want to tune in for this episode. : : Mentele & The Hayes Review : : Customer Service: D Vibe: C Aesthetic: B+ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Phew! Finally a good review! Blue Mondays is the place to be on Monday nights in Los Angeles according to our comedy correspondents Matt Mentele & Betsy Hayes. Blue Mondays is the name of the nightclub which spins 80's new wave on the inside and rotates genre's on the outside patio, although Betsy had a hard time identifying the differences between the two since both were "The room to be in". In this episode Mentele & The Hayes encountered indie vs. emo night on the patio, mostly emo, and due to the 18+ age limitation, a lot of whining to said emo. Betsy's angsty middle school heart was in heaven. Matt was also there. Being sung at by 18 year old children. Oddly enough both of our heroes had a good time at the dark and mysterious Blue Mondays nightclub. Stay tuned for our next episode where Matt & Betsy switch it up again and visit a rooftop cinema club right in the heart of Hollywood! : : Matt Mentele Review : : Service: A Dance Floor Vibe: A Aesthetic: A Music: C *Betsy's Bonus Points* A photo booth always gets bonus points. Betsy was lost in the club the entire time in a flurry of nostalgic giddiness. "Congratulations you just played a lot of hits" - MM "I don't even know where the DJ was, that gets major bonus points! He was nowhere to be found which makes for a great dance party. A+ " - BH "It attracts a lot of interesting people. We like interesting and weird people." - Mentele And The Hayes Blue Mondays playing a mix of 80s complete with 80’s video games. Located at Boardners (3 blocks east of Highland, just south of Hollywood Blvd.) RSVP for $5 entry before 10:30pm with RSVP --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

BACK BACK BACK AGAIN! Mentele & The Hayes are here to give you another review! This time venturing to the odd side of town, that's right ladies and gentle-humans, down town Los Angeles. A bit of an "up and coming" area despite the skid row clientele. Thankfully enough breweries and hip restaurants have moved in to make everyone feel okay about it. But this adventure is not about downtown but a place that lies within, The Resident. Where a dance night they call Green Slime now resides. Not to be confused with the Nickelodeon staple of the same name, Green Slime is a rare niche 60's vinyl dance party previously held at The Short Stop in Echo Park. : : Matt Mentele Review : : Service: B+ Dance Party Vibe: D* Aesthetic: A- Music: B- Band: A Participation Award *Maybe just go back to the short stop? "It was the opposite of The Short Stop Experience" - MM "When do we get to leave please" - BH Green Slime the first Saturday of the month at the The Resident. $5 cover or free with e-signup --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

After a short stint away in August our comedy heroes are back! Well rested and better than ever, Mentele & The Hayes tackle a new kind of venue, that's right, an Austin Powers themed pop-up bar in Glendale, The Electric PussyCat. They've done their research, dressed up to theme, and "did this so you don't have to." Questions to be asked. "Will this be any good?" "Is this legal?" and "Will we be nauseated by the amounts of Yeah Baby's spoken?" Answered to these questions, plus a mediocre review of the first Austin Powers movie: Austin Powers International Man Of Mystery, lie within this episode. Enjoy! : : Matt Mentele Review : : Service: F Aesthetic: C- Vibe: D+ *Betsy's Bonus Points* You can't go wrong with grilled cheese & milkshakes "This popup bar does not capture the hilarity and essence of Austin Powers" - Matt Mentele "Just watch the movie and have a cocktail. So much more fun." - Mentele & The Hayes *Notes* Skip to 36 Minutes for bar review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Mentele and the Hayes are back for another episode of living the Los Angeles rock n' roll lifestyle. Too bad they were DOA [dead on arrival] for every event. Low End Theory, The Breakfast Club, The Standard Rooftop Bar, Motown Monday except its not Mowtown Monday, Low End Theory again but home before midnight...it's been a wild week people. Our heroes are struggling but nonetheless dedicated to giving you all a great adventure podcast. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Episode 3 coming at ya! Mentele & The Hayes rockin' and rollin' to The Echoplex for a night they call Bootie LA. It's time to dance. : : Matt Mentele Review : : Service: A Music: D Dance Vibe: D+ Matthew Mentele overall grade: C- *Betsy's Bonus Points* No bonus points "You have fun if you're already there with people, and if you do a different drug." - Betsy Hayes "I don't want to go to a place and have Linkin Park screamed at me." - Matt Mentele *Notes* Do the right drug There's a bathroom attendant #StageLeft Pizza = Boo Bootie LA at The Echoplex, $5 Before 10:30 / $10 After --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

Mentele & The Hayes are back at it again! This time venturing to the Grand Star Jazz Club where our comedy heroes experience Club Underground, David Bowie night. : : Mentele And The Hayes Review : : Service: A Music: B+ Dance Vibe: A- Matthew Mentele overall grade: A- "Less physicality of dance, more of a peanuts snoopy dance situation." - Matt Mentele "There were a lot of weirdos, I love weirdos." - Matt Mentele "Not Skeazey" - Betsy Hayes *Betsy's Bonus Points* Grand Star Jazz Club Light show Face Painting Betsy likes David Bowie *Notes* No late night food near by Make-up by miho suzuki www.mihomakeup.com/ Club Underground every Friday night at Grand Star Jazz Club, $5 entry before 9:30PM with "going" RSVP or Email RSVP @ hello@clubundergroundla.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

The first episode of Mentele And The Hayes where our comedy heroes journey to The Echo and experience the 70s themed Funky Sole night. : : Mentele And The Hayes Review : : Service: A Music: B- Dance Vibe: B Matthew Mentele overall grade: B "They know what they're doing over there". - Betsy Hayes "A great vibe, for a great Saturday night". - Betsy Hayes *Betsy's Bonus Points* Marijuana smoke permitted on the patio Two Boots Pizza open until 2:30 AM James Brown was played and Betsy recognized it. *Notes* Ladies, don't wear heels on the outside patio. He was the drummer for Guns and Roses Highly recommended Funky Sole night every Saturday night at The Echo, free before 10:30 pm $5 after. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support

The intro episode to the totally professional dance analysis podcast. Alternatively The Ultimate Dance Party Podcast re-branded as Mentele And The Hayes. Matt Mentele and Betsy Hayes discuss their reasoning for creating this podcast, potential establishments to review, and expectations for their upcoming adventures out on the town in Los Angeles. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentele-and-the-hayes/support