Outside The Mic

OTM is back and brings you the awaited Woodstock Pt. 2! Listen to this exclusive interview with Dale Bell, the Associate Producer for the original Woodstock movie. Dale reflects on his work and dedication covering the historic three day music festival. 

"Louie Louie,  Oohh no,  you're under investigation,  ya ya ya ya"... that's right, you heard it here. The famous 3 chord 50's rock 'n' roll song was under a 2 year FBI investigation.  Jarrett and Marty discuss why the song drew the ire of J. Edgar Hoover.  Also, have you heard of the 'My Way Killings'?  Our OTM duo also discuss how serious karaoke can be in the Philippines.  

Jarrett and Marty bring you "The Wife Episode" featuring Easton Weimer and Elsa Meyer. The ladies join the podcast duo to play a few rounds of music trivia as well as recall personal musical experiences. Get to know the girl's that have to put up with all this music banter, all of the time! 

Jarrett and Marty pay respect to the late actress/model, Tawny Kitaen. The podcast duo discuss her appearance in the 1987 'Whitesnake' music video for 'Here I Go Again'...the impact of video on a song, as well as her relationship with David Coverdale, and his work with 'Whitesnake' and 'Deep Purple'.  

Ever wonder how they came up with distortion for the electric guitar...accident or invention? Jarrett & Marty discuss the advent of the effect, when it was first used in a recorded song, and the artist who pioneered the "fuzzy" and "edgy" sound that we have all come to recognize as the life blood of Rock & Roll. 

Your favorite podcast duo 'tag team' delivering you this weeks "meat and potatoes", with an episode featuring "Second Hand Songs". J&M look at songs penned by one artist, but made famous by another. Familiar with Daniel Moore, or Harry Nilsson?  Your hosts cover songs from Bob Dylan, Three Dog Night, Bad Finger, Old Crowe Medicine Show, and moore:) 

Prompted by a recent Life Magazine feature  'Remembering John Lennon, 40 Years Later' - J&M reflect on Lennon, the circumstances surrounding his death, and some insights into the disturbed mind of his assassin, Mark David Chapman.  The podcast duo also discuss Today in Music History.

J&M discuss AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson's show - Brian Johnson: A Life On The Road, and an episode featuring Dave Grohl(Foo Fighters frontman). The podcast duo also discuss moments from the show that they can relate to their own personal journey in music. Marty gives insight on what to look forward to on the Woodstock Pt. II episode coming soon. 

Outside The Mic's first Interview episode! Your podcast duo invites Adam Anarchy to join for an episode of all things rock and all things KISS! Marty and Adam go head-to-head in a KISS trivia game hosted by Jarrett. The gang also discuss Adam's successful Facebook page Adam Anarchy's House of Music where generations meet to discuss and share bands, artists, and genres. 

The podcast duo dive into the story of how the famous three day music festival 'Woodstock' came to be. The young business partners John Roberts and Joel Rosenman have the idea of jumping into the entertainment industry with a tv series... only to end up creating the worlds most renowned  music festival. 

Jarrett and Martin get back on track with Episode 1 of Season 3! Marty reviews highlights of the Gordon Lightfoot documentary 'If You Could Read My Mind' and elaborates on the songwriter experience. Jarrett presents the question Did these famous artist start out playing the instrument that they are known for... or not? We dive into the early musical days of Jimi Hendrix, Dizzy Gillespie, and Carlos Santana. 

Season 2 is a wrap with this exciting episode.  Jarrett and Marty play a game of 'Guess How They Got Their Name', where the duo presents multiple choice scenarios of famous bands/artists, and how they might have came up with their musical monicker. Of course a band like the Beatles would get their name from a man on a flaming pie visiting John Lennon in a dream, it just makes sense.

Another mini episode to start your week off with some OTM. Jarrett and Marty discuss what happened on this day in music, as well as taking a closer look at early scat singers such as Cab Calloway and Mel Torme, and songs that consist primarily of Scat singing.

Jarrett and Marty take us back to the 70s at a time when Black Sabbath and Van Halen were touring North America together. Jarrett tells of an interview of David Lee Roth where the rocker recalls a time during the tour when Ozzy went missing. Surely, the cocaine they took the night before had nothing to do with it, right? 

Another Mini Episode for a quick taste of OTM in all it's glory. Jarrett and Marty recap The 27 Club episode and discuss how George Thorogood & The Destroyers pinned the classic Bad To The Bone  hook. The comedy hosts also take a look at songs with the most lyrics and are astonished by their findings.

What does Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, and Amy Winehouse have in common? Their lives were cut short at the young age of 27. Listen to this weeks episode regarding The 27 Club and how Jarrett and Marty review the list of celebrities that are official members of this club. Also, enjoy insight on the song that has the least amount of lyrics. 

This weeks MiniEpisode features an impromptu trivia duel, as unwittingly, both Jarrett and Marty show up armed with musical questions...the loser embraces his best falsetto voice! Listen through to hear the duo cover Jimmy Webb's Wichita Lineman, the classic hit that helped launch Glen Campbells career.

No, it's not a Dr. Seuss story... This week, Jarrett and Marty share more synchronicity as they discuss the legendary Glen Campbell's amazing 2011 farewell tour, and his collaborative relationship with Jimmy Webb(and his Green Piano).  Explore the lyric and a soundbite of the classic 'Macarthur Park', as well as the unique creation story of Webb's 'Wichita Lineman'.  Also discover some famous artist eccentric and unique Tour Rider demands.  

Jarrett and Marty turn country, as they banter the mischievous early life of the legendary Merle Haggard. From boxcar to Country star, listen how Haggard made his way in and out of confinement with the help of Caryl Chessman and Johnny Cash. Listen through to hear a teaser of the upcoming episode featuring Glen Campbell.

Another mini episode for the die hard Outsiders. This week on OTM, we share a sneak peak of some music from Zakk Wylde's newest project Zakk Sabbath,  and some epic historic happenings in music for July 27th. We also feature a Squatch call, and an original song for your listening pleasure.

Are rockstars destined to die young? Do pop punk stars study cryptozoology?? This week your host dive into the untimely demise of the legendary rock guitarist Randy Rhoads, and discuss Blink 182’s - Tom DeLonge's quest to uncover the truth about UFO's. 

OTM launches the bonus 'Mini Episode'! This 22 minute quicky features a recorded live song from your host Marty and Jarrett. Mini Eps will now be released every other Monday. Enjoy, and thanks for listening!

Excluding no genres nor decades of music, your OTM hosts explore the 1770s, and the tale of a young Wolfgang Mozart. Hear how he went from excommunication to extraordinary praise by none other than "The Pope" himself. Stay tuned as we announce new mini-episodes with live performances coming soon.

This week listen to Jarrett and Marty dive into the story of Green Days 'American Idiot', and how it earned the title 'Punk Rock Opera'. Enjoy a new misheard lyric, and hear the follow up to the story of Jimmy 'Orion' Ellis from Ep10, and the tragic death of the Elvis Presley "sound a-like".    

Listen to the story of the enigmatic Elvis Presley doppelgänger... Jimmy "Orion" Ellis, and how he was lured into an entertaining act of deception as the still living 'King of Rock & Roll'. Our dynamic hosts also dive into the story behind James Taylor's 'Fire and Rain'...does the song really chronicle the death of his girlfriend in a plane crash? 

SEASON 2 EPISODE 1 - Our bantering duo kicks the new season off with much to talk about! This episode features a new segment discussing the backstory to Tom Petty's American Girl and how the world got it all wrong. They also tell the story of the infamous tale of Garth Brooks' rocker alter ego "Chris Gaines".

The Finale for Season 1 of OTM is here! Listen to Jarrett and Marty discuss and reflect on past episodes, and get 'Outside The Mic' insight on their perspectives hosting your favorite music podcast.

Ever heard the story of the French cabaret singer that saved over 1,000 Jewish prisoners during World War II? Neither had we! Listen to episode 7 of OTM and get the inside scoop on the life and legend of Edith Piaf. Also, this is sure to be an Outsiders delight as we dive into the Beatles song Revolution...or should we say Revolution 1. 

Get a birds eye view from a Cessna 172, with the pilot and reluctant crew, into the legend of Robert Johnson...did he make a deal with the devil?

In Episode 5, listen to the Legend that inspired 'Smoke On The Water', and the Lore of the Mondegreen, as your favorite dynamic duo banters through Springsteen's Blinded By The Light and all its misheard glory.

Outside The Mic grooves into the New Year with 2020 vision, and some almost-brilliant insights for a healthy and happy life. Episode 4 encourages your mind to transcend 'Blank Spaces' and time, as we travel back to America's first idol, and discuss one of her extracurricular passions.

OTM's latest venture is not only the longest episode, but perhaps the most synchronistic as well. From the Stones and Dan Fogelberg - to ABBA and James Brown. Tune in to follow the twist and turns, into... 'The Original Disco Man'.

You can't always get what you want in life... but you get what you need in episode 2 of Outside The Mic. Listen to the banter about a legendary folk artist, somewhat legendary B-side, and a soon to be legendary arachnid. Get tangled into the web of twisted humor and musical lore.

The first episode tells the tale of a rock legend's occupation prior to stardom, and a “first listen” of a hit song with a backstory.