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“There was always a way that music could speak to me,” says Youth Lagoon's Trevor Powers. “I was really shy as a kid and I had a lot on my mind that I didn't know how to get out. And music felt like one of those cheat codes where I felt like what I could say through one song was a lifetime worth of what was in my brain that I couldn't say any other way.” I was instantly captivated by Youth Lagoon's music when I first heard it more than a decade ago: Trevor Powers' plaintive, childlike voice, the dreaminess and heady sonic textures of his music, the candor in his storytelling. In the years since the Boise, Idaho artist's 2011 debut album, he has continually deepened his ability to make music that soothes and haunts at the same time. His latest album, Rarely Do I Dream, is his best yet, and one of my favorite LPs of 2025 so far. In the conversation in episode 121, Trevor talks about how discovering a trove of old home movies helped inspire the new album, and remind him of the importance of finding the true feeling at the center of a memory. He also discusses growing up hearing artists like Elvis and The Beach Boys and John Denver while being homeschooled, before finally being exposed to bands like Korn and the Offspring and Blink-182 when he eventually attended high school, and later discovering artists like My Bloody Valentine and Oingo Boingo thanks to his uncle introducing him to more cutting edge music. “There's always something that's coming in that's changing not only my thought process, but there's something internally that's awakening my spirit in these new ways and pushing me in all these different directions,” he says. “There could be an endless amount of lifetimes and I can't get it all out, what's up here.”Trevor also shares why he decided to "kill off" the Youth Lagoon Project several years ago, and to instead record under his own name for awhile, and why he chose to resurrect the moniker back in 2022. Youth Lagoon is on tour in the U.S. until mid-May. Get more info here.
This week on The Metro, Rev. Jeff Ivins brings you these artists for your weekly time warp: Pretenders, Sugarcubes, Rod Stewart, Echo And The Bunnymen, Blasters, Plimsouls, Paul Young, ArcAdiA, Fleshtones, Go West, Oingo Boingo, Rank And File, Ministry, Lene Lovich, and finishing off with Haircut One Hundred.
EP 8: JOHNNY VATOS HERNANDEZ IS THE DRUMMER FROM THE WORLD FAMOUS OINGO BOINGO. THE BAND THAT LAUNCHED THE CAREER OF DANNY ELFMAN. JOHNNY HAS PLAYED WITH MANY GREAT BANDS AND ARTISTS. HE SHARES STORIES FROM HIS EARLY PLAYING DAYS AS A TEENAGER, THROUGH BOINGO AND PRESENT DAY PROJECTS, INCLUDING AN UPCOMING SOLO ALBUM. WHAT A FUN INTERVIEW BY A LOCAL SGV LEGEND! ENJOY AND REMEMBER TO GET CHATTERED!
That's right, we've got The Dude hisself: Jeff Bridges. This week on Transmissions, he joins us to discuss his new archival record, Slow Magic, 1977-1978. Listening to the record sounds like eavesdropping on the coolest Hollywood party you've never been invited to: Bridges and co. sound like they are blowing off steam more than making a proper record, their wild music sound, as Bridges' frequent musical collaborator Keefus Ciancia put it, “like The Band playing at CBGB With The Exploding Plastic Inevitable.” There are members of Oingo Boingo on hand, and Burgess Meredith delivering some bewildering and beautiful spoken word. Sourced from an old cassette tape, it was released on Record Store Day by our friends at Light in the Attic, featuring a great set of liner notes by the fantastic writer Sam Sweet, and it's a blast. Film, music, art, Buddhism—in this conversation, we cover it all and get into some fascinating countercultural tangents, touching on Buckminster Fuller, John Lilly, Ram Dass, Captain Beefheart, and more. It's a fascinating talk and Slow Magic is a tremendous listen, so press play and abide. You can read a full transcript of this conversation at Aquarium Drunkard, where you'll find 20 years worth of playlists, recommendations, reviews, interviews, podcasts, essays, and more. With your support, here's to another decade. Subscribe at Aquarium Drunkard. Stream a playlist of bumper music featured on Transmissions, as well as selections from our guests.Transmissions is a part of the Talkhouse Podcast Network. Visit the Talkhouse for more interviews, fascinating reads, and podcasts.
We all have vivid memories of our first rock concerts. You know the ones - when you're young, full of anticipation with no knowledge or understanding of the assault on your senses that a great rock show brings. These are the moments we capture on First Concert Memories and for episode 21, we have none other than Brian Slagel. Yes metalheads, THE Brian Slagel who founded Metal Blade Records more than 40 years ago. The first man to put a Metallica song on a commercially available tape. That's how we know Brian. But on this episode, he's taking us back to when he was a 16 year old KISS fan, hoping to get to see his heroes live for the first time. Thankfully, his neighbor Carl Graves (a performer and musician in his own right who would tour with Oingo Boingo in the 80s & 90s) told Brian's mother that he'd take him to the show and make sure he got home safe. So Brian saw his first ever concert - KISS on the Alive! Tour on February 24, 1976. A teenage Brian was blown away by the pyro, the fire and blood spitting demon, the loudness of the Marshall stacks and the spectacle that a KISS concert in 1976 offered. Brian also tells us about getting to know the original members of KISS on a personal basis, which band he's seen over 300x and his killer new podcast - The 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal. It's a fantastic time with a metal legend!! MetalBlade.com Check out Brian's 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal Podcast Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We all have vivid memories of our first rock concerts. You know the ones - when you're young, full of anticipation with no knowledge or understanding of the assault on your senses that a great rock show brings. These are the moments we capture on First Concert Memories and for episode 21, we have none other than Brian Slagel. Yes metalheads, THE Brian Slagel who founded Metal Blade Records more than 40 years ago. The first man to put a Metallica song on a commercially available tape. That's how we know Brian. But on this episode, he's taking us back to when he was a 16 year old KISS fan, hoping to get to see his heroes live for the first time. Thankfully, his neighbor Carl Graves (a performer and musician in his own right who would tour with Oingo Boingo in the 80s & 90s) told Brian's mother that he'd take him to the show and make sure he got home safe. So Brian saw his first ever concert - KISS on the Alive! Tour on February 24, 1976. A teenage Brian was blown away by the pyro, the fire and blood spitting demon, the loudness of the Marshall stacks and the spectacle that a KISS concert in 1976 offered. Brian also tells us about getting to know the original members of KISS on a personal basis, which band he's seen over 300x and his killer new podcast - The 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal. It's a fantastic time with a metal legend!! MetalBlade.com Check out Brian's 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal Podcast Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 039: Trigger warning: musical hot takes so spicy they'll make Twitter burst into flames! We're putting problematic songs on trial, asking the real questions like: would these tracks survive five minutes in today's cancel culture thunderdome? Join us as we dissect musical contraband from Oingo Boingo, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Leftover Crack, Tim McGraw, The Briggs, and Beastie Boys. Plus, what pharmaceutical cocktail keeps carnies keeping on. Apple Podcasts Instagram Spotify Playlist Official Site Listener Listens Big Freedia - Instagram
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 6, Episode 104Steve and T-Bone have seen Oingo Boingo (and Former Members) countless times, so when we had a chance to interview their guitarist Steve Bartek, we couldn't pass it up. We discuss his early music work, the origins of Boingo, Steve's involvement with Danny Elfman and so much more! Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee?https://newwavemusicpodcast@yahoo.comSupport the show
Mike Gormley has been a music journalist, record company executive, and an artist manager. He's worked with The Bangles, Oingo Boingo, Danny Elfman and Jeff “Skunk” Baxter. He's been a writer for the Detroit Free Press. Done PR for Mercury Records. And an executive at A&M Records. My featured song is “Miles Behind” from the album of the same name. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------Connect with Mike at:www.lapdev.com—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S SINGLES:“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's latest single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------“SOSTICE” is Robert's single with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com
In this episode of Born to Watch, we take a wild ride back to 1985 for a Weird Science (1985) Review, where two geeky teens somehow manage to create the perfect woman with a little help from a computer, some questionable science, and a whole lot of 80s magic. But does this John Hughes cult classic still hold up today, or is it a relic best left in the past? Whitey, G Man, and Damo break it all down—the absurd plot, the unforgettable performances, and the film's impact on pop culture.From Oingo Boingo's legendary theme song to the iconic Kelly LeBrock taking nerd wish-fulfillment to a whole new level, Weird Science is packed with classic 80s energy. But how does it fare when viewed through a modern lens? We debate the film's over-the-top humor, its place in the John Hughes cinematic universe, and whether it's truly a teenage fantasy or just plain ridiculous. And speaking of ridiculous—how about that scene-stealing performance from Bill Paxton as Chet? He might just be one of cinema's most unforgettable older brothers.And here's a question for the real movie buffs: Did Mad Max 2 inspire Weird Science? With Vernon Wells reprising a very familiar role, it's hard to ignore the similarities. We dig into the connections between the two films and how a Mad Max villain somehow ended up in this teenage comedy.Of course, it wouldn't be Born to Watch without some heated debates. Are Ian and Max the worst dweeb bullies in movie history? Did this film get overlooked in a stacked year of 80s cinema? And what was up with Gary's infamous bar scene—comedic genius or a joke that went on way too long?We also bring back the fan-favorite Hit Sleeper Dud segment, uncovering forgotten 1985 gems and taking a closer look at No Retreat, No Surrender, Fortress, and the bizarre misfire that was Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. Plus, we read some hilarious listener comments and break down why one fan thinks our Fight Club episode might just be the Dune: Part Two of our podcast.And don't miss the return of Whitey's Kick Arse Credit Theme Song, only a quality jingle could make Gow's song this week better.
Deep Dives and Deep Cuts: the History of Punk, Post-punk and New Wave (1976-1986)
Join the lads as the they examine the debut EPs from Oingo Boingo and the Payola$. Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.
The life of Michael Parenti is truly extraordinary, as he witnessed two significant cultural movements that changed the word. Growing up in Malibu, he went to school with the likes of Sean Penn and Charlie Sheen, met a young Madonna before she was an international star, hung out in Bob Dylan's house, and saw live acts like Nirvana and Red Hot Chilli Peppers long before MTV made them famous. As an internet entrepreneur, he became involved with the Bitcoin Foundation and also saw the early days of Ethereum. He attended hundreds of events, spoke with some of the people who are completely unapproachable today, and found himself in the middle of something magical, naive, and revolutionary. In this episode, we talk about the backstage politics that Michael Parenti witnessed and what it was like to believe in the cyhpherpunk dream more than a decade ago. Time stamps: Intro (00:00:48) Why Michael Is Exiled (00:01:54) Mainstream Adoption (00:02:11) Price Manipulation? (00:07:02) Debate on Bitcoin's Future (00:10:03) Ethereum as a Layer for Bitcoin (00:11:22) Bitcoin's Limitations (00:14:30) Government Surveillance and Compliance (00:16:21) Michael's Personal Experience with the Government (00:19:22) Reality of Government Power (00:21:21) Citrea (00:22:44) Room Mates at Pizza Day (00:24:34) Networking at Paralelni Polis (00:26:02) Ethereum as a Sidechain with WBTC (00:28:16) Bitcoin Foundation Experiences (00:32:06) Concerns Over Bitcoin's Direction (00:35:17) New York Agreement (00:37:28) Lightning Network & Disappointment (00:41:10) Bitcoin's Value and Community (00:45:13) Layer Two Labs and Bitcoin Maximalism (00:47:23) Challenges of Rootstock (00:52:17) Blockstream & Fear of Change (00:54:23) Incentives and Bitcoin's Stagnation (00:57:31) Self-Custody Challenges (01:00:38) Satoshi's Naivety (01:05:19) Zcash Is Satoshi's Vision (01:07:28) Historical Context of Bitcoin (01:12:10) Mt. Gox and Early Exchanges (01:14:55) Vitalik Buterin's Contributions (01:16:36) Toxicity in Bitcoin Development (01:18:35) Legal Uncertainty in Bitcoin (01:22:00) Ethereum's Development Model (01:24:19) Bitcoin's Future and Upgrades (01:29:09) SideShift (01:30:35) NoOnes (01:32:28) Dysfunction of Bitcoin Communities (01:34:06) Bitcoin Foundation: The Good, The Bad, The Corruption (01:35:36) Social Media's Role in Bitcoin's Evolution (02:01:10) Wikileaks and Bitcoin Intersection (02:02:09) Early Bitcoin Community Dynamics (02:04:20) Cypherpunks Mailing List Involvement (02:05:03) Wikileaks and Decentralized Media (02:06:45) Bitcoin as a Response to Financial Blockades (02:12:34) Transition to Bitcoin Foundation (02:15:55) Reflections on Bitcoin's Growth (02:18:08) Community Dynamics Across Cryptocurrencies (02:20:42) Samson Mow (02:23:28) Inflation and Daily Costs (02:27:00) Crisis of Conscience (02:28:56) Leaving Paralelni Polis and Event Fatigue (02:29:49) Celebrity Encounters in Malibu (02:30:36) Transition from Bitcoin to Ethereum (02:39:02) Music Journalism, Television & Editing (02:43:24) Crypto's Emergence (02:48:54) The Evolution of Crypto Communities (02:52:27) Government and Capital Accumulation (02:53:28) Bitcoin's Role in the Future (02:56:58) Critique of Stablecoins (03:02:37) The Need for Multiple Cryptocurrencies (03:03:57) The Absurdity of Bitcoin Narratives (03:05:02) The Toxicity of Crypto Tribes (03:09:25) Disillusionment with Cryptocurrency (03:20:43) The Future of Bitcoin (03:24:05) The Death of the American Empire, Climate Change & Economic Realities (03:25:19) Disruption and Change (03:31:05) Discussion on Realpolitik (03:34:00) Julian Assange's Impact (03:34:56) Podconf (03:36:10) Future of Bitcoin Forks (03:38:10) Redistribution of Satoshi's Coins (03:39:53) Privacy Magazine (03:43:17) Is Peter Todd Satoshi Nakamoto? (03:43:50) Identifying Satoshi (03:46:22) Early Bitcoin Experience (04:03:09) MultiBit Wallet (04:04:41) Advice to Younger Self (04:05:25) Bitcoin Foundation Today (04:06:00) Memes and Education (04:12:24) Influence on Ethereum Community (04:15:50) Regrets About NFTs (04:18:09) Personal Aspirations vs. Wealth (04:23:18) Trust Fund Kids in Los Angeles (04:24:50) Nabila Yacht DJing (04:27:51) Classic Cars vs. Luxury Vehicles (04:28:49) Selling Family Heirlooms (04:34:07) Being Neighbors with Mick Fleetwood and Chris Carter (04:34:40) Disinterest in AI (04:36:43) Focus on Privacy Tech (04:39:39) Concerns About Universal Basic Income (04:41:55) Geopolitical Implications of Technology (04:44:23) Fascination with Physics (04:51:00) Optimism for the Future & Aging (04:54:00) Cultural Nostalgia (04:58:00) Opportunities in the Internet Age (05:05:05) Historical Perspective on Human Advancement & Optimism (05:10:20) Current State of Layer Two Solutions (05:16:30) Concerns about Bitcoin's Transaction Fees (05:19:27) Future of Decentralized Exchanges (05:22:39) Incentives for Bitcoin Holders (05:24:49) Bringing Use Cases to Bitcoin (05:27:17) Impact of Other Blockchains on Bitcoin (05:29:43) Gold vs. Bitcoin Narrative (05:31:16) Physical Gold Demand (05:34:00) Lexus or Supra? (05:36:37) Bitcoin Flipping Gold? (05:37:30) Privacy Conference Planning (05:44:02) Live Viewership Metrics (06:09:09) Bob Dylan (06:12:45) Tom Petty Anecdote (06:19:09) Nirvana in Vienna (06:26:37) Desert Sessions (06:28:17) Early ZZ Top Albums (06:29:06) Stevie Ray Vaughan (06:31:11) Chess Records and Iconic Artists (06:31:44) Meeting Little Richard (06:32:50) Video Production Beginnings (06:32:50) Gary Busey's Music (06:35:04) Malibu Music Scene (06:36:23) The Doors Film Project (06:37:42) Meeting Robin Williams in Acting Class (06:41:00) Oingo Boingo and Danny Elfman (06:43:17) Decline of Western Civilization (06:45:52) Managing the Surf Punks (06:46:16) Fear and Punk Scene (06:47:09) Ramones Concert Experience (06:50:27) Talking Heads and Ramones (06:51:03) David Bowie's Influence (06:52:40) A Teenage Adventure with Led Zeppelin (06:54:07) David Lee Roth in Hollywood (07:04:39) Pink Floyd Tour Experience (07:10:47) Record-Breaking Podcast (07:12:02) First Big Concert Experience (07:14:47) Introduction to Hip Hop (07:17:08) Family's Music Background (07:22:21) Meeting Donald Fagen of Steely Dan (07:26:38) David Bowie Records (07:30:46) Critique of Modern Music (07:38:13) Music Journalism Experience (07:41:19) Bitcoin Takeover Podcast Theme Song (07:41:59) Girlfriend's Comment (07:43:11) Regret Over 1965 Fender Twin Reverb (07:43:28) Mesa Boogie Story (07:44:31) Promotions (07:49:24) Proof of Work Summit (07:50:05) Difficult Questions at Conferences (08:00:06) Experience in Music Journalism (08:01:29) Cultural Judgment and Values (08:02:00) Observations on Events (08:02:35) Podcast Purpose (08:03:02) American Exceptionalism (08:03:52) Interpersonal Interactions (08:04:06) Personal Growth and Change (08:04:40) Tribalism and Online Culture (08:05:04) Decentralization and Freedom (08:06:56) Critique of Monero Community (08:08:00) Record Podcast Duration (08:09:44)
This week on The Metro, Rev. Jeff Ivins brings you the following bands for your weekly time warp: Big Country, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Propaganda, Rank And File, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Social Distortion, Captain Sensible, Glass Tiger, The Police, The Flying Pickets, Split Enz, Oingo Boingo, Pretenders, Madness, and finishing off with Patti Smith.
If you've ever heard the phrase "this could only happen in LA", you'll know that Los Angeles is a fascinating and bizarre city, with millions of transplants clogging up the freeways, trying to make their mark in the entertainment capitol of the world. For those who grew up here, this stuff is old hat. For example, Morty Coyle and Jordan Summers are LA natives and literally went to high school with rock stars and movie stars. University High School in West LA has a long and fascinating history, and to take a glance at a list of former students at Uni High is to have your mind blown. This place is legendary for a reason and ATTT is delighted to have Morty and Jordan give us a guided tour, and help us count down the 10 greatest musicians and singers those hallowed halls have yet produced. Picks 10-6 are featured here in Part 1.Morty and Jordan make great music as members of LA stalwarts All Day Sucker. Explore their catalog at their websitehttps://www.alldaysucker.net/We've lowered our prices, but not our standards over at the ATTT Patreon! Those who are kindly contributing $2 a month are receiving an exclusive monthly Emergency Pod episode featuring our favorite guests and utilizing our patent-pending improv format in which we miraculously pull a playlist out of thin air. It's the long-awaited return of Chrissy Olsen, in an all new episode, out February 1st! Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/c/alltimetopten
This week, Steve put together a couple of sets of day and night songs. In this show, the artists: Devo, Ivy, Breton, The Call, Cheap Trick, The Motels, Franz Ferdinand, Skids, U2, New Order, The Psychedelic Furs, Oingo Boingo, Lunar Vacation, Paul Weller, Pow!. AI-free since 2016! On the Air on Bedford 105.1 FM Radio *** 5pm Friday *** *** 10am Sunday *** *** 8pm Monday *** Stream live at http://209.95.50.189:8178/stream Stream on-demand most recent episodes at https://wbnh1051.podbean.com/category/suburban-underground/ And available on demand on your favorite podcast app! Facebook: SuburbanUndergroundRadio *** Instagram: SuburbanUnderground *** #newwave #altrock #alternativerock #punkrock #indierock
In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I'm joined by virtual reality filmmaker Kevin Kunze to discuss his short documentary film, "Silence in Paradise." This episode delves into the tragic events of the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California, which was one of the deadliest wildfires in US history. Kevin shares insights into the making of the film, the haunting experience of filming the aftermath with 360-degree virtual reality technology, and the broader implications of climate change and infrastructure issues that contribute to such disasters.Key Points:1. Introductiono Reflecting on my childhood fascination with television shows that shaped my identity.o My love for Los Angeles and California, where much of the culture I followed originated.2. Paradise and the Camp Fireo My introduction to the town of Paradise, CA due to the Camp Fire.o Kevin Kunze opens up about his motivations and experiences in creating "Silence in Paradise," visiting the town the day after the fire and again a year later.3. Documenting the Tragedyo Kevin explains the innovative use of VR technology to create an immersive viewing experience, aiming to evoke empathy and awareness.o The documentary captures the haunting aftermath and the resilience of the Paradise community in rebuilding efforts.4. Challenges During Productiono Kevin discusses the 911 call recordings and highlights his empathy over the confusion during the evacuation.o Insights into the enormous impact on human lives, structures, and the environment are provided.5. PG&E and Infrastructure Issueso Discussion about PG&E's role and liability in the Camp Fire, including bankruptcy filings and settlements.o Kevin advocates for underground power lines as a preventive measure against future fires.6. Climate Change and Future Preventiono Addressing the need for public awareness and political accountability in mitigating climate change-induced disasters.o Kevin emphasizes the importance of virtual reality in bringing these events to life for audiences.7. Call to Actiono Kevin urges listeners to remain informed and proactive about fire safety and climate change issues.o Kevin and I discuss the significance of art and storytelling in fostering social change.Don't forget to go to my website and leave me YOUR story of belonging to feature on a future episode!Buy Me a Coffee!Watch "Silence in Paradise"Follow Kevin Kunze! WebsiteFollow Me!● Art Heals All Wounds Website● My Instagram ● My LinkedIn● Art Heals All Wounds Instagram
It was a different time but not THAT different when Richard Elfman decided to bring the wild things he saw on stage with his equally terrifying brother, Danny Elfman's band, The Mystic Knights of Oingo Boingo and marry their showmanship with the racist cartoons of the past to create the Forbidden Zone! The story of the family Hercules (Ugh-Fudge Banana, Phil Gordon, Hyman Diamond and Virginia Rose, the only one with a SAG card) and their daughter Frenchie (Marie-Pascale Elfman) who live in a house that happens to have a doorway into the 6th dimension. When neighborhood friend, Squeez-It's sister, Renee (Matthew Bright) disappears into the portal, Frenchie decides to check it out for herself. She goes down down down and meets Queen Doris (Susan Tyrell) and her King Fausto who lock her up for different reasons, the King wants a sex slave and the Queen wants to torture her with the help of daughter, The Princess (Gisele Lindley). When her family comes looking for her, they find a world beyond comprehension where you always expect to see a skid mark and the boys are always humpin' - Forbidden Zone, this week on Doom Generation. Support this podcast at patreon,com/doomgeneration Send a text or leave a voicemail at 702-720-DOOM (3666)
Richard and Anastasia Elfman on Without Your Head Horror Podcast! Richard Elfman (Oingo Boingo and The Forbidden Zone) and Anastasia Elfman (Bloody Bridget and End Zone 2)! See both in person at Mightier Than The Sword Film Fest! Friday 1/10 Aliens, Clowns, & Geeks! Saturday 1/11 Bloody Bridget & Forbidden Zone Double Feature with wild live pre-show performances before each film! For tickets and more information http://www.filmandfashionbybrueilly.com/mttsawards
Merry Christmas! Next up in our Christmas movie reviews is "The Nightmare Before Christmas." - If the various holidays (each represented by a tree in this movie) each got their own movie and eventually crossed over to form the "Nightmare Before Holiday" Cinematic Universe, which holiday (or maybe day of the week) would be the antagonist? - Does this movie contain any deeper meanings, and what could those be? - How well developed (or not) is the relationship between Jack and Sally? What are the different theories online about Jack's emotions & motivations? - How is Danny Elfman's band, Oingo Boingo, relevant to this movie, and did Todd really have to add a boing sound effect every time Oingo Boingo is mentioned? - What information did Preston have about the re-release of this movie with a modern rock & heavy metal soundtrack? - What were the opinions about the songs in the movie? - What were the good & bad things about the antagonist, Oogie Boogie? - How well did the visual techniques in this 33-year-old movie hold up to today, and was any appreciation for the techniques distinct from opinions about the visual style? - How much trouble did Todd have giving this movie a score, and what were the mixed emotions involved? - And, as we've been asking with all our Christmas reviews this year (and some from previous years), is this truly a Christmas movie...or not? Listen now for the answers to these and other haunting questions as we contemplate..."The Nightmare Before Christmas." You can contact us at discerninggeeks@gmail.com. We are on Bluesky and Facebook, and we'd love for you to rate or review us wherever you listen to podcasts. On the Goodpods app, you can rate individuals episodes, and you can leave comments on individual episodes on both Spotify and Goodpods. Royalty-free music used in this episode comes from Pixabay.com.
This week on The Metro, Rev. Jeff Ivins brings you the following artists to do your weekly time warp to the 1980s: Falco, New Order, Crowded House, Nick Lowe, Stray Cats, Wall Of Voodoo, The Police, Colin Hay, Talking Heads, Katrina And The Waves, INXS, Oingo Boingo, Bus Boys, Kim Wilde, and finishing off with some Bonnie Tyler.
This week the Scaretacular continues into November, we missed some weeks in October and so we're making them up! This week we're talking about Ministry and their cult single (Every Day Is) Halloween, released all the way back in 1985. In this episode we discuss Cuba, nicknames, Oingo Boingo, halloween curses, goths, JNCOs, jealousy, the candlestick maker, the West Campus Strangler, fleeing the police, bad costumes and so much more! | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | hatePodMail@gmail.com Episode Outline: Quick update on the goings on at the world headquarters Discuss our history with the song/band Song discussion - lyrics and music Music Video How the song did worldwide Amazon reviews Listener email (just 2) Music news of the weird Announce next week's album
I discovered Oingo Boingo going to high school in southern California and listening to 91 X out of San Diego. I was attracted to this punky southern California band everyone seemed to love. They were fun, whacky, and had this interesting little halloweeny association, especially in southern California where for years they would do a run of epic shows in Los Angeles and San Diego. Eventually seeing them became a yearly thing for my friend Mike and me, lasting several years. We'd often see a couple of Halloween shows a year, whether at Irvine Meadows or San Diego State Open Air Theater. Even those couple of times towards the end without the horn section, believe it or not!
Barry and Abigail discuss Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Halloween and sample Voodoo Ranger Juice Force, Voodoo Ranger Peach Force IPA, and Voodoo Ranger Tropic Force IPA from New Belgium Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Most Popular IPA in the Country Is Voodoo Ranger. So Is the Second. Abigail first saw a live performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in Gainesville, Florida, at the late great High Dive. Read more about this historic music venue! Barry compared Every Day is Halloween by Ministry to Midnight Oil (perhaps Arctic World or Sell My Soul?). We granted one credit at the Abigail Hummel School of Speaking Smartly About Music to F.O.T.P. Joe Turocey for his comparison of Superfine by Cloud Eleven to Life on Mars? by David Bowie. Barry revealed to Abigail that Danny Elfman is the lead singer of Oingo Boingo. Barry and Abigail recognized Elfman's vocals in Dead Man's Party in Jack's Obsession and Poor Jack from The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack, respectively. We listened to the original Halloween Theme - Main Title by John Carpenter to compare it to the version by MX-80 Sound. We also listened to several different interpretations of The Munsters theme to compare them to the version by Comateens. We shared the original TV show theme, as well as interpretations by Los Straitjackets, Herman and the Humans, The Escalators, and The Coffin Daggers. Barry shared a clip of Dave Edmunds' biggest hit, I Hear You Knocking, as well as the original by Fats Domino. Abigail entered The Creature From the Black Lagoon by Dave Edmunds into the Abigail Hummel School of Speaking Smartly About Music with a comparison to Goin' or Comin' by Terry Anderson and the Olympic Ass Kickin Team. After listening to Halloween by Sonic Youth, we listened to a clip of their song Kool Thing, which appears on Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. After listening to Halloween by Dead Kennedys, we listened to a clip of their song Holiday in Cambodia, which also appears on Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock! Up next… Empire by Queensrÿche, submitted to our Jukebox by Aaron “The Farmer” Dahlstedt! Jingles are by our friend Pete Coe. Visit Anosmia Awareness for more information on Barry's condition. Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we're drinking when we're not on mic! Leave us a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube | Website | Email us | Virtual Jukebox
This week on The Metro, Rev Jeff Ivins plays you some Halloween songs mixed in with other new wave and post punk bands featuring: Bad Brains, The Romantics, The Flesheaters, Oingo Boingo, Greg Kihn, Gleaming Spires, Human League, Adam & The Ants, Rockwell, Dalbello, Dead Kennedys, Anti Nowhere League, G.B.H., UK Subs, Cockney Rejects, Penetration, Alternative TV, Magazine, and ending with Michael Jackson.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! For your spooky listening pleasure, the annual Dark Nation Radio HALLOWEEN PARTY broadcast is back from the grave and available for streaming—three full hours of creepy, freaky, and very cheeky tunes for the living and living impaired! Included in the stew are Type O Negative, Twin Temple, The Cramps, Aurelio Voltaire, Concrete Blonde, Zombi Girl, Siouxsie & the Banshees, The Ramones, Groovie Ghoulies, The Misfits, Rob Zombie, Rasputina, The Brickbats, The Creepshow, Switchblade Symphony, The Deep Eynde, Faith & the Muse, Oingo Boingo, Bauhaus, and many more. Don't listen alone! As always, if you like what you hear, I invite you to follow me on your preferred platform and to join the Dark Nation Radio family on the Facebook group. Reposts are particularly appreciated. Thank you for your support! DJ cypher's Dark Nation Radio Playlist 27 October 2024 HALLOWEEN 2024 Various Artists, “Extended Spooky Introduction” Twin Temple, “Satan is a Woman” Aurelio Voltaire, “The Skeleton Dance” The Creepshow, “Creature of the Night” Jace Everett, “Bad Things (Theme From True Blood)” The Tomb Tones, “Hex Girl” Type O Negative, “Black No. 1” The Cramps, “I Was a Teenage Werewolf” Damien Hearse, “Cat Man Vampire” Shiv-R, “Buried” Siouxsie & the Banshees, “Spellbound” The Epileptic Hillbilly's, “I'm the Wolfman” Dead Elvi, “The Creature Stole My Surfboard” Zombie Girl, “We Are the Ones” Concrete Blonde, “Bloodletting” Newlydeads, “Night of the Living Dead” The Brickbats, “Mr. Halloween” Izzy Reign, “Spooky Scary Skeletons” Ramones, “Pet Sematary” Switchblade Symphony, “Witches” Southern Culture on the Skids, “Werewolf” Groovie Ghoulies, “Graveyard Girlfriend” Faith & the Muse, “Through the Pale Door” The Deep Eynde, “The Haunting” Penis Flytrap, “Cemetery Girl” Norma Tanega, “You're Dead” Deathwatch Beetle Repairman, “The Carny of Mr. Dark” SPF1000, “Haunted House” Rasputina, “Transylvania Concubine” Anders Manga, “We Won't Stay Dead” Panzer AG, “Monster” The Young Werewolves, “Zombie Prom” Blitzkid, “Lady in the Lake” The Misfits, “Scream” Cult of the Psychic Fetus, “She Devil” Oingo Boingo, “Dead Man's Party” Dracula Party, “Trick or Treat 2” Raygun Cowboys, “One of Them Tonight” MXMS, “Gravedigger” Alice Cooper, “Feed My Frankenstein” Rob Zombie, “Boogie Man” Xandria, “Vampire” The Nightmare Before Christmas, “This is Halloween” Bauhaus, “Bela Lugosi's Dead” DJ CYPHER'S DARK NATION RADIO—24 years strong! **Live Sundays @ 9 PM Eastern US on Spirit of Resistance Radio sorradio.org **Recorded @ http://www.mixcloud.com/cypheractive **Downloadable @ http://www.hearthis.at/cypheractive **Questions and material for airplay consideration to darknationradio[at] gmail[dot]com **Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/groups/darknationradio
In this Halloween "spooky season" episode of Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael, we delve into the unsettling world of true crime cinema with Chuck Parello, a filmmaker renowned for his work on notorious serial killer films. Parello began as the publicist for John McNaughton's groundbreaking and controversial Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, which faced a grueling battle with the MPAA that refused to grant it an R-rating despite extensive cuts. J.G. and Chuck discuss the haunting power of Henry, the terrifyingly quiet portrayal of the titular character by Michael Rooker, and how the film isn't a straightforward biopic of infamous killers Henry Lee Lucas, who came to be known as "The Confessions Killer" for fabricating many of his claims in exchange for special privileges, or Otis Toole but rather a unique examination of monstrous characters. Chuck then details his own sequel, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Part II, where Henry is drawn into the world of arsonists, shedding light on the creative origins of that choice. The conversation continues with Chuck's film Ed Gein, which diverges from fictionalized films inspired by the Butcher of Plainfield—such as Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Silence of the Lambs—and instead stays grounded in the actual life and psyche of Ed Gein. Featuring Steve Railsback, known for his unnerving performance as Charles Manson in the 1970s TV miniseries Helter Skelter, Railsback's portrayal of Gein is both unsettling and oddly tragic, showcasing a different side of the infamous killer. Chuck and J.G. also discuss The Hillside Strangler, a disturbing portrayal of Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono's deadly partnership, in which C. Thomas Howell and Nicholas Turturro take on chilling roles as the murderous cousins whose combined force drove them to escalate their crimes in late 1970s Los Angeles. Further, Chuck shares insights on his upcoming project on the Sunset Strip Killers/The Sunset Slayers (Doug Clark and Carol Bundy) and how he was originally was slated to direct the 2002 Ted Bundy biopic before Oingo Boingo's Matthew Bright ended up with the job. They tackle ethical questions surrounding the portrayal of real-life killers, the potential for exploitation, and the cultural obsession with true crime, shedding light on the complex responsibilities of filmmakers in this genre. This episode is a must-listen for fans of horror, crime thrillers, and serial killer cinema, as it examines the artistry and ethics of bringing these haunting real-life tales to the screen.
Captain Dan and Penny lane continue with the spooky vibes on this episode of Punks in Parkas!Hear spooky tracks by the likes of The Dickies, Oingo Boingo, The Cramps and more!For more info and tracklisting, visit: https://thefaceradio.com/punks-in-parkasTune into new broadcasts of Punks In Parkas, Mondays from Midday – 1 PM EST / 5 - 6 PM GMT//Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
KCSU's Music Directors Mia Templien and Ritika/Ria Janapati know good music. Whether it be 70s folk rock or experimental pop, Mia and Ria are in the crowd dancing along. Their podcast navigates their wide variety of taste and how music from decades past is still relevant today. Join them during their journey in the music department here at KCSU. Happy October, and happy almost Halloween! The KCSU Music Directors are ecstatic to be beginning their podcast for the 2024-25 school year, and they decided with autumn sneaking in, it's time for some spooky music recommendations. Mia and Ria breakdown some of their favorite Halloween/eerie music and soundtracks they've loved over the years, including Chyna Anne McClain, Oingo Boingo, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Silence of the Lambs.
Relax with the Secret Appreciation Society on a tropical island, because nothing bad ever happens to us - and don't worry about the mushroom cloud in the distance. We break down this synth-driven tune from the 1983 album Good For Your Soul. Song Clips:"Nothing Bad Ever Happens" - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983)Fan-Supplied Content:"Goodbye-Goodbye" - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo "Nothing Bad Ever Happens (To Me)" - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demos"Nothing Bad Ever Happens" - Oingo Boingo, Reseda Country Club, Los Angeles, CA, 5-21-1983"Nothing Bad Ever Happens" - Oingo Boingo, Magic Mountain, Valencia, CA, 7-28-1984"Nothing Bad Ever Happens" - Oingo Boingo, The Palace, Los Angeles, CA, 4-28-1985"Nothing Bad Ever Happens" - Oingo Boingo, Irvine Meadows, Irvine, CA, 10-31-1986"Nothing Bad Ever Happens" - Oingo Boingo, Palladium, Hollywood, CA, 12-28-1986"Nothing Bad Ever Happens" - Oingo Boingo, Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, UT, 2-6-1988The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced by Robynne Winchester & Matt Ellsworth. This episode was edited by Robynne Winchester. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.Thoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message! (Please note, we can't respond directly to texts, but we read them all!)Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon
HMSG Interview Anastasia & Richard Elfman! "Bloody BridgetSo excited to interview the ICONIC, Bon VIVANT, Horror COUPLE - ANASTASIA & RICHARD ELFMAN about their careers & their new film BLOODY BRIDGET (2023). Anastasia is a stage and screen actress, director, dancer,choreographer and burlesque artist. Richard is a director, writer, producer, percussionist and the founder of the musical/theatrical group "Mystic Knights Of the Oingo Boingo" - the group that was later known as "Oingo Boingo" (one of Julia's favorite bands of ALLL TIME)!Both powerful multi- hyphenates whose love of barbecues, vampires, theatrics and the devil were bound to come together in art and love! They create live music and burlesque pre-shows before their film screenings in selected cities, enlisting local talent to perform with them and Richard's band - Mambo Diabolico. Their shows dazzle & delight while whipping audiences into the proper state of madness and delirium.Richard and Anastasia live under the iconic Hollywood sign where they host an underground music/wine/performance salon, "The Barbecue Bacchanals." Richard is an acclaimed grill-master and cooks for their events as well as for cast and crews. Richard is also writing and developing animation projects when not doing everything the hell else!We hope you all enjoy this fresh grilled episode with the wonderful Anastasia & Richard ELFMAN!Support the show
The long hot summer is almost over, and each and every parent can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's Back to School time! We talk about student bands, a school of rock, and the most important question of all: how does Oingo Boingo fit in?
Chasta & Baby Huey interviewed film composer, singer, songwriter and musician, Danny Elfman about his "From Boingo to Batman to Big Mess and Beyond" show. Plus, the evolution of his song writing process from Oingo Boingo to the various movie scores he has worked on. Also, he explains if being a musician was his destiny, his working relationship with Tim Burton, how he balanced life between being in a band and a film composer, how he related to the character Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas, what caused the end of Oingo Boingo, thoughts on the Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland, what made him want to get back to performing on stage and what he loves about music. Danny Elfman's "From Boingo to Batman to Big Mess and Beyond" will be at the Hollywood Bowl on November 2nd and the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View on November 3rd. Join us for our Halloween weekend extravaganza along with special guests Johnny Jewel X Desire. These shows are Danny Elfman's only two remaining U.S. performances this year. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 16th at 10am through: ticketmaster.com Danny Elfman will be backed by an all-star rock band, and the same orchestra, and choir that he played with during his set at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in 2022. Songs will be performed from Oingo Boingo; his solo career, including his 2021 album Big Mess; as well as a plethora of his film scores and television themes. Band members include Stu Brooks on bass (Dub Trio, Lady Gaga), Nili Brosh on guitar (Dethklok), Robin Finck on guitar (Nine Inch Nails, Guns N' Roses), and Ilan Rubin on drums (Nine Inch Nails, Angels & Airwaves). The orchestra will be conducted by Steve Bartek (Original Guitarist Oingo Boingo). The two CA concerts will provide full-length versions of his past highly acclaimed performances. Get your Rock N Roll Fix at: 1077thebone.com Follow 107.7 The Bone on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok. Follow 107.7 The Bone on Apple, Spotify or Amazon Music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay are joined in the studio by returning guest DJs Jeff Gilman & Mike Tucker and together they will be playing cover songs. You will be hearing covers performed by The Lemonheads, The New York Dolls, Sergio Mendes, The Jags, The Eyes, Small Faces, The U.K. Subs, Minor Threat, Thee Headcoats, Vanilla Fudge, Della Reese, Oingo Boingo and more! Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Apache by The Incredible Bongo Band Apache 65' by Davie Allan & The Arrows Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you'd like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio
Who's going down with the Elevator Man? For that matter, who is the Elevator Man? Join the OBSAS crew as we navigate the ups and downs in this bouncy tune from the 1987 album Boi-Ngo.Song Clips:“The Passion of Wisdom” - Danny Elfman, Wisdom (1986)“Elevator Man” - Oingo Boingo, Boi-Ngo (1987)“Elevator Man” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988)“Face Like A Frog” - Danny Elfman, Music For A Darkened Theatre Vol. 1 (1990)Fan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo “Don't Go In The Basement” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demos“Elevator Man - Oingo Boingo, Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, CA, 12-28-1986“Elevator Man” - Oingo Boingo, Irvine Meadows, Irvine, CA, 10-27-1990The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced/hosted by Robynne Winchester & produced/edited by Matt Ellsworth. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.Thoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message! (Please note, we can't respond directly to texts, but we read them all!)Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon
In this episode, we dive into an action-packed lineup of new releases. Borderlands Directed by Eli Roth, Borderlands brings us back to the chaotic world of Pandora. With an all-star cast including Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Jamie Lee Curtis, this film promises explosive action, alien monsters, and a band of misfits on a quest for one of Pandora's most dangerous secrets. It Ends With Us Directed by Justin Baldoni, It Ends With Us stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in a heart-wrenching drama about love, trauma, and difficult choices. Follow Lily Bloom's journey as she navigates a complicated relationship with a charming neurosurgeon while confronting the shadows of her past. Cuckoo From director Tilman Singer comes Cuckoo, a psychological horror film starring Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens. This chilling tale takes us to the German Alps, where a young girl named Gretchen is haunted by strange noises and terrifying visions, leading her to a shocking family secret. Classic Pick: Forbidden Zone (1980) We take a trip back to the bizarre world of Forbidden Zone, directed by Richard Elfman. Featuring a surreal adventure with the Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, this cult classic remains a wild, unforgettable ride with characters like little King Fausto and his queen. Connect With Us: Website: I Hate Critics Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast X: @criticspod Instagram: @criticspod Patreon: Support Us on Patreon TeePublic: Our Merch Store YouTube: Watch Us on YouTube Jeff's Art: Check Out Jeff's Work Sean's Reviews: Sean at the Movies
This week, Red and Teresa are joined by Kate, The Duchess of New York...Oops, sorry. I mean New Jersey, to go over some weird, creepy, 80's Gross Rock. Can a song from a weird point of view, with a catchy beat and creepy lyrics beat possibly one of the greatest, grossest, and egregious love songs ever? YOU be the JUDGE!!! Oingo Boingo - Little GirlsVSBenny Mardones - Into The Night Follow Kate on X and listen to her show Join the Patreon Join the Discord
How many times in a row can lightning strike? Three times? (Or is it four?) Come help us count the holes! Listen for the layered meanings and the Devil's tritone embedded in this classic tune from the 1984 Danny Elfman album So-Lo.Song Clips:“Lightning” - Danny Elfman, So-Lo (1984)Fan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo “Lightning” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demos“Lightning” - Oingo Boingo, The Palace, Los Angeles, CA, 4-28-1985“Lightning” - Oingo Boingo, The Palace, Los Angeles, CA, 4-30-1985“Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheatre, Hollywood, CA, 1-16-1993“I Am The Walrus” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheatre, Hollywood, CA, 1-16-1993“Lightning” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheatre, Hollywood, CA, 1-16-1993The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced/hosted by Robynne Winchester & produced/edited by Matt Ellsworth. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.Thoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message! (Please note, we can't respond directly to texts, but we read them all!)Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon
For our 150th episode, we chat with Bob Margouleff, legendary producer/synthesist behind landmark recordings from Stevie Wonder, as well as Devo, Oingo Boingo, Isley Brothers, Depeche Mode, and many more.
This week we're joined by Mike Gormley, who worked as the director of publicity at Mercury Records during the early days of Rush. After leaving Mercury, he was the artist manager for such bands as The Bangles, Oingo Boingo, and Concrete Blonde. He tells us about meeting the band, their early days on the road, and the difficulty selling the rock press on the band despite their growing popularity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's in a band name, Slackers?Isn't amazing how some bands can have the absolutely stupidest name and go on to sell millions of records? I mean, who thought FOO FIGHTERS was a good name? Certainly not Dave Grohl, who once said it's "a stupid f'n name"!On this week's episode I'll break down some of the oddest names for bands that had some measure of success, in spite of - or is it because of - the name.We're talking about ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN THE DARK, OINGO BOINGO, and of course BUTTHOLE SURFERS! Plus, many more!Let me know on socials some of your favorite weird, strange, or outright stupid band names.
The first EPs appeared in the late ‘40s and ‘50s (Frank Sinatra, Elvis) hitting a magical sweet spot between the album and the single and they've cast a spell ever since, an exotic reminder that record labels are part of the packaged goods business. Music writer Corey duBrowa stumbled across one by Oingo Boingo in the original Licorice Pizza store in Long Beach, California, when he was 13 and began a lifelong collection that eventually led to ‘An Ideal For Living: a Celebration of the EP', a book full of fabulous sleeve art and seven decades of 3- and 4-track classics. He talks here about every aspect of EP World and flags up some favourites, among them ones by the Goons, the Beatles, Donovan, Alice In Chains, Buzzcocks, the Clash, the Stones, Ice Cube, ‘A Factory Sample', the Pogues, the EP that topped the album chart and a Joy Division disc worth $7,000. Order ‘An Ideal For Living' here:https://hozacrecords.com/product/aifl/Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The first EPs appeared in the late ‘40s and ‘50s (Frank Sinatra, Elvis) hitting a magical sweet spot between the album and the single and they've cast a spell ever since, an exotic reminder that record labels are part of the packaged goods business. Music writer Corey duBrowa stumbled across one by Oingo Boingo in the original Licorice Pizza store in Long Beach, California, when he was 13 and began a lifelong collection that eventually led to ‘An Ideal For Living: a Celebration of the EP', a book full of fabulous sleeve art and seven decades of 3- and 4-track classics. He talks here about every aspect of EP World and flags up some favourites, among them ones by the Goons, the Beatles, Donovan, Alice In Chains, Buzzcocks, the Clash, the Stones, Ice Cube, ‘A Factory Sample', the Pogues, the EP that topped the album chart and a Joy Division disc worth $7,000. Order ‘An Ideal For Living' here:https://hozacrecords.com/product/aifl/Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There may or may not be a new jingle this week, and if that wasn't enough to make a little bit of yellow friendship to appear like magic, then how about nine songs from Hood Rats, LA Drugz, Jean Mignon, Adam Plant, Paul B. Edwards, The Sex Organs, Smokers, Rites Of Hadda and Oingo Boingo.Voice of Jeff, Comedy Suburbs, Cricket, Tony has your Facebook comments, get your comments in before Thursday, The Crow, last week, Alcohol, house hunting, shelfgate, waistcoat, Outer Range, From the Vaults, Tony's International Gig Guide, this week, hair cut, Chris Packham, no Izzatwat, Quiz Time for Tony!, Georgia, election, bad podcasts and a reminder of the ways you can listen,Song 1: Hood Rats – Wanna Be SickSong 2: LA Drugz – Ooh Ooh OohSong 3: Jean Mignon – Sweet Burnin HogSong 4: Adam Plant – 10 More Years Of CrowSong 5: Paul B. Edwards – I Blame Pam AyresSong 6: The Sex Organs – Let's Fuck AroundSong 7: Smokers – Pissing In The SinkSong 8: Rites Of Hadda – Fear Is The Mind KillerSong 9: Oingo Boingo – Goodbye Goodbye
Charlie! Turn on the lights, Charlie!If you've ever watched an Oingo Boingo concert, purchased an Oingo Boingo t-shirt, or coveted a copy of the Demo EP, you have Charlie Unkeless to thank. Charlie has been with Oingo Boingo going all the way back to the Mystic Knights days, and has seen and heard if all. In this episode, we get to hear a few of his stories.Trust us. You are not going to want to miss this episode.Fan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo “After You've Gone” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Avalon” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, The Whisky, Hollywood, CA, 1977“Black and Tan Fantasy” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, The Whisky, Hollywood, CA, 1977“If I Could Be With You (One Hour To-Night)” - Majestic Dance Orchestra, demo“Only A Lad” - Oingo Boingo, Irvine Meadows, Irvine, CA, 1993The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced/hosted by Robynne Winchester & produced/edited by Matt Ellsworth. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.Thoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message! (Please note, we can't respond directly to texts, but we read them all!)Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon
Brett Cline is, as he puts it, from the "Deep South." But he's such a California kid that by that he means Southern California. In Part 1, get to know Brett, who for the past decade or so has run The Lost Church performing arts theater. His life began in Orange County, where his parents ended up after meeting at UCLA and traveling around the world when his dad was a pilot in the Navy. Brett was heavily into the punk rock scene in SoCal in the Eighties (think bands like Social Distortion and Suicidal Tendencies, among others). But his love of music started in fourth grade when he snuck into the bedroom of an older neighbor kid and found the first record from Oingo Boingo, a band that changed his life. They were his first brush with alternative art, and soon became a defining point of his early personality. He dabbled in the four pillars of life in SoCal: He skateboarded, surfed, listened to punk rock, and ate at Taco Bell. Brett started playing drums in sixth grade and his first band was called High Voltage. He would write lyrics and draw album covers, while his friend Mark made beats on snare drums only. His mom was always a community person. She is a christian, but not a book-burner, as he says. She started a community organization centered around school issues: Citizens Action to Save Education (CASE). She was later school board president and continued to be involved in local politics around school issues. When his Navy service ended, Brett's dad got into the corporate world. He started several aviation companies. Today, Brett sees aspects of both of his parents in the foundation of The Lost Church. As a kid, he often went with his parents to community theaters. Brett's dad plays organ, his mom plays piano, one of his two brothers played clarinet, and his sister went to NYU and became an actor and singer. In high school, Brett started playing more music and always wanted to tour, though that never really worked out. He started playing bass and singing more. In 1989, he graduated high school and went to UC Santa Barbara. His college band, St. Rusticus, had the local record for getting shut down by cops the fastest. "Three songs in, and the cops were there." Going to UCSB introduced Brett to Northern California, partly because the school paired kids from SoCal with kids from NorCal in the dorms. He'd visited SF with his family when he was a kid. It was different from where he's from, but he didn't immediately like it. In college, though, he took trips up here and fell in love. He'd come up, do mushrooms and acid, and listen to older, more-mainstream rock. He got heavily into the Grateful Dead, even touring with them, as many fans do. After college, the plan was to move to SF with his friend Davey Lyle. (Lyle did many of the paintings seen today all around The Lost Church). But in his senior year, Brett got a D in art and learned that the Spanish he took at junior college didn't transfer to the UC. And so he dropped out, got a loan from his parents, bought a computer, scanner, and Photoshop, and started making album covers for local bands. Then his dad got him an internship in London with a graphic arts company and he took it. He saw many shows there but came back after only nine months. And when he came back, he moved immediately to San Francisco. With no job and no prospects, Brett moved in with his friend Davey, who'd already made the move up. They lived in a warehouse in the Mission on 20th near Harrison, then moved to Sixth and Market. It was December 1993. Check back next week for Part 2 and the origin story of The Lost Church. We recorded this podcast at The Lost Church San Francisco in May 2024.
Aine and Alex celebrate 50 main episodes of the podcast as they discuss Tobe Hooper's 50-year-old classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and his tonal shift of a sequel The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2. With Nubbin's marionetted corpse dancing to Oingo Boingo, the girls cover everything from portrayals of disabilities in film to the slashers they could most easily seduce. So eat some head cheese and rev up your chainsaw dicks for the fiftieth episode of The Girls Who Cried B-Horror!
Thoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message!We are back!!! And we kick off our return with the title track to Oingo Boingo's 1983 album, Good For Your Soul. Join us as we examine Good For Your Soul's universally relatable themes, pick apart the various layers of synthesized goodness, and analyze the song's progression over the years.Trust us just once or twice. This episode will be Good For Your Soul.Song Clips:“Good For Your Soul” - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983)“Good For Your Soul” - Oingo Boingo Former Members, 420 OBDLA 024 EP (2024)Fan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo “Good For Your Soul” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demos“Good For Your Soul” - Oingo Boingo, Magic Mountain, Valencia, CA, 07-28-1984“Good For Your Soul” - Oingo Boingo, Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, CA, 01-28-1988“Good For Your Soul” - Oingo Boingo, Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, UT, 02-06-1988“Good For Your Soul” - Oingo Boingo, Irvine Meadows, Irvine, CA, 10-27-1990“Monkeys On The Loose” - Danny Elfman, Sick New World, Las Vegas, NV, 04-27-2024The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced/hosted by Robynne Winchester & produced/edited by Matt Ellsworth. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon
Join The Patreon for the Maximum amount of extra content: https://www.patreon.com/MaximumZach Get ready for an exciting episode of the Maximum Zach Podcast as Zach Holmes sits down with Richard and Anastasia Elfman! The trio dives into the behind-the-scenes process of "Bloody Bridget," the latest film from Richard and starring Anastasia. Plus, they delve into the origins of Oingo Boingo, Richard's journey in the entertainment industry, Anastasia's love of Lon Chaney Sr, and more!Learn more about Bloody Bridget at: https://www.instagram.com/bloodybridgetfilm/Follow Bloody Bridget on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodybridgetfilm/________________________________________________________________________ Zach Holmes, AKA Zackass from Jackass Forever, is on a mission to become the most Maximum Zach he can be. To do so, he'll interview the brightest minds in tech, science & medicine...and if he can't get them, he'll probably just talk to his comedy, Hollywood, porn & skater pals. Join The Patreon for the Maximum amount of extra content: https://www.patreon.com/MaximumZach Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maximumzachtvListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maximum-zach/id1707698909 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1j2PTiAN8kmvmvr6Un7QLZ?si=b9007e1555a14834 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zackass/ https://www.instagram.com/maxzachpod Book Zach On Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/zackass ________________________________________________________________________ Maximum Zach is produced by Cosmic Monkey Recorded at F22 Studios - Burbank, CA #MaximumZach #Zackass #Jackass #RichardElfman #AnastasiaElfman #BloodyBridget
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker and musician Richard Elfman (FORBIDDEN ZONE, SHRUNKEN HEADS, MODERN VAMPIRES) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his career journey. From his humble upbringing in the most unlikely of towns… to how his love for the weird and wild took him around the world… to his part in the creation of THE KNIGHTS OF OINGO BOINGO (which then morphed into the famed 80's rock band OINGO BOINGO)… to making his 1980 surreal classic FORBIDDEN ZONE… to jumping back into filmmaking after a long stint performing live music and writing for magazines… to working closely with his brother Danny Elfman as a composer on his films… to working with challenging budgets and winning over temperamental actors… to the making of his latest feature, the “Valentine Vampire” opus BLOODY BRIDGET (currently on the festival circuit)… to how he met his muse and BLOODY BRIDGET star Anastasia… Richard brings us on his fascinating 4+ decade ride through stage and screen!
Welcome to the Weird Al vs. Everybody season of MASTAS! We're looking at a couple dozen Weird Al Yankovic songs and the originals that inspired him, and choosing a winner in each match-up -- starting with Coolio homage "Amish Paradise"! Before we get into self-serious videos for movies we think might be fake, cultural appropriation of pre-tech societies, and how Stevie Wonder feels about our swearing, we've got an important announcement about voting and future in-person events...but then we're back to discussing whether Weird Al-chemy turns "Gangsta's" into gold. Listen now, English! Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne; the WAvE theme-let is a mash-up of Oingo Boingo, Elvis Costello, Black Box, and Michael Buffer; and our outro is by The Primitives. For more information/to become a patron of the show and hear all episodes this season, visit patreon.com/mastas. SHOW NOTES The "Gangsta's Paradise (feat. L.V.)" video The "Amish Paradise" video People recaps the Coolio/Al "feud" Vision Quest: it exists, people "Pastime Paradise" at WhoSampled.com