The Drop

On the week of the release of her debut album Joyride, Karina sits down with Isaac to talk about being on Channel 7 News, Phish's residency at Madison Square Garden, and unboxing a gift from Rush.

Karina discusses her new single “Beacon,” her unexpected viral moment loving Rush and dancing on haters. She and Isaac also discuss Dead and Company's final shows of their final tour, Phish's ever-expanding catalog, and more. 

Karina drops the dates for her Joyride headlining tour, and she and Isaac discuss Marco Benevento's Follow the Arrow festival, The Cure, and Dead and Company.

Karina details her debut album, “Joyride” on the day of the release of the album's first single. She discusses working with Trey Anastasio as a co-producer and collaborator. She and Isaac also recap their trip to Iceland for the Disco Biscuits' Trance Atlantic. 

Notes: Karina and Isaac recap their experiences at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Artists discussed include: Neal Francis, the Disco Biscuits, Ghost Note, Santana, Irma Thomas, Buddy Guy, and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac discuss Bill Kreutzmann's departure from Dead and Company, living legend Willie Nelson always taking it further, Goose and Billy Strings heading to Europe/U.K., and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac discuss the wonders of Bruce Springsteen, Blink-182, the pressures and privileges of Coachella, and the start of Phish's Spring Tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina returns from Guster tour, Isaac returns from the Big Ears Festival, the duo discuss Bob Dylan playing the Grateful Dead, shout out Aron Magner and Spaga Plays Dead, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina finds time on her tour with Guster for a quick dispatch about the new heavy festival Power Trip, and as summer approaches, newly announced shows from the Disco Biscuits, The War on Drugs, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina is home and Inappropriate Happiness is back on track! We hear from Karina about being on the road with Marco Benevento, Mike Dillon, and Nikki Glaspie, and more, Isaac discusses Goose's run at the Capitol Theatre, they both ogle over the Newport Jazz Festival Lineup, and send their love out to Lotus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As summer festivals begin rolling out their lineups, Karina and Isaac dive deep on Sound on Sound, Telluride Bluegrass, Catbird, Outside Lands and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina sits in with moe., Derek Trucks sits in with Billy Strings during Tedeschi Trucks' setbreak in Nashville, The National set an intimate evening in Woodstock, and Dead and Company tease a Cornell ‘77 anniversary celebration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina recaps her two nights in Portland, Maine with moe. Isaac discusses recent shows from Brandi Carlile and Elvis Costello, and the two muse on Jack White and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Notes: Karina returns from Jam Cruise with stories to tell. Phish announces Summer 2023, and Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band kick off a massive tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac discuss everything from Jesus Christ Superstar to tour announcements from Les Claypool, Goose, The Smile, Shakti, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina details her opening slots with the Disco Biscuits, her and Isaac discuss upcoming tours from Dave Matthews Band and Beck with Phoenix, hash out the star-studded lineup for Willie Nelson's 90th birthday party, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isaac and Karina discuss New Year's Eve shows from Neal Francis, Phish, moe., and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isaac and Karina discuss the Daze Between Festival, the band Guster, and free associate all over the place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isaac calls Karina to discuss her eventful week on the road, covering Mike Gordon's sit-in with her band at Nectar's in Burlington, VT! Tune in for the inside scoop on what went into making this sit-in possible, and to find out where Karina is off to next! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus episode, Isaac and Karina talk with Grateful Dead fashion scholar and archivist Annabelle Walsh about Smartwool's new Grateful Dead collection, and all things Dead fashion. This episode is presented by Smartwool—check out the limited-edition Smartwool x Grateful Dead collection here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac discuss the origins of the song "Happy Birthday to You," Billy Strings with Trey and Goose, their canned espresso brand, the trouble with Ticketmaster, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac discuss Karina's televised interaction with the legendary Tracy Morgan and recent shows from Trey Anastasio Band / Goose, the Disco Biscuits, Paramore, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this unscripted and free associative episode, Karina and Isaac discuss online music communities, Karina's return to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Chuck Harvey's impending return to the stage with moe., and play a new game called “Two Truths and a Jamband Lie.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina dishes on her on-the-ground experience at the otherworldly Suwannee Hulaween, and Ween's two-night stand at the Beacon Theater. Isaac and Karina also recap Billy Strings's Away from the Shire Tolkien-inspired Halloween shows, and Widespread Panic's dream themed Saturday night spectacular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina recaps the end of her west coast tour with Marco Benevento, anticipates Suwannee Hulaween, and her and Isaac discuss Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile playing the Gorge, the When We Were Young music festival, Widespread Panic in Milwaukee, and more! Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Notes: Isaac pulls some ticket stubs from Karina's childhood bedroom for her to reflect on during this special Throwback Thursday episode. Shows discussed include Prince, The Flaming Lips with Tame Impala, Aerosmith, and more.Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac discuss Bob Weir with the National Symphony Orchestra, Warren Haynes' Christmas Jam, and offer a big dose of unbridled reality about the economics and obstacles of touring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac dish on all the hot live music in NYC, including The Mars Volta, Cortex, 311, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Pavement, and more.Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina announces her December headlining tour, excited discussion of Phish's New Years shows ensues, and lamentations and words of gratitude are shared regarding Dead and Company's news of disbandment. Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac discuss Red Hot Chili Peppers at the Apollo Theater, Brooklyn Comes Alive with Medeski Martin & Wood, Lettuce, and STS9, and Phil Lesh's friends for his upcoming October residency.Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac discuss Seth Meyers, Camp Creek, Pearl Jam, Ghost, the Doobie Brothers, Roxy Music, St. Vincent and more.Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina dishes on her gig as the substitute bass player for Late Night with Seth Meyers, her and Isaac discuss the Dave Matthews Band and the perils and joys of rain delays (Sacred Rose, Phish at Dick's Sporting Goods Park). Check out our producer Marlo Shankweiler on tour with Melt this fall (www.thebandmelt.com).Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac recap the Sacred Rose Festival, hype up Karina's forthcoming appearances on Late Night with Seth Meyers, and shows from My Chemical Romance, the Decembrists, Praxis, and more! Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac discuss recent shows from Jimmy Buffett, Rage Against the Machine, Phish and the Disco Biscuits, the announcement of Trey Anastasio Band + Goose's fall tour, and their FOMO over the South Park 25th Anniversary Concerts.Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac discuss Ebo Taylor, Khruangbin, Phish tour, and more! Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac discuss Karina's recent jam-filled festival set, her potential as a stand-up comic, the James Gang's plans to reunite, and more… Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Karina and Isaac discuss Phish tour and Widespread Panic's Beacon Theatre residency. Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We interrupt our regularly scheduled Inappropriate Happiness to bring you a special episode with Aron Magner (Disco Biscuits/Spaga).Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Karina and Isaac discuss live music in the summer, the impending Phish tour, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's North American tour dates, Brooklyn Comes Alive, and more!Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Karina and Isaac discuss Billy Strings, the High Sierra Music Festival, and recap their experiences at Peach Fest. Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Karina and Isaac preview Peach Fest, discuss Goose's two nights at Radio City Music Hall, Widespread Panic's Red Rocks run, and the Disco Biscuits heading to Iceland.Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marco Benevento guests to discuss Follow the Arrow Festival, and more!Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweiler. The executive producers are Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee & Matt Dwyer. All art by Mark Dowd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.