Podcasts about Possum Dixon

In this episode of Suburban Underground, Steve picked a set of gold songs and a set of silver songs.  Here is the rundown on the artists played this week: The Clash, Research Turtles, The Warning, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Pleasure, Rilo Kiley, The Donnas, The Rosenbergs, Razorlight, Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians, Echobelly, The Cure, Possum Dixon, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Depeche Mode. 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

SEASON 6 PREMIER EPISODE!!!!!!Rob Zabrecky is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist and bassist of the alternative rock band Possum Dixon, which emerged from Los Angeles in the early 1990s. The band's sound is characterized by a blend of post-punk and melodic rock, with Zabrecky's distinctive voice and witty lyrics capturing the attention of fans and critics alike. Possum Dixon gained prominence with their self-titled debut album in 1993 and continued to build a following with subsequent releases, becoming a significant part of the alternative music scene of that era.In addition to his work with Possum Dixon, Zabrecky has also pursued a career in magic and performance art, showcasing his talents as an illusionist and entertainer. His unique blend of music and magic allows him to create captivating performances that engage audiences on multiple levels. Through his diverse artistic endeavors, Rob Zabrecky has established himself as a multifaceted creative force, leaving a lasting impact on both the music and entertainment worlds. Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram @hiddentracks99Pre and Post roll music brought to you by @sleepcyclespa

BJ has a conversation with Rob Zabrecky from Possum Dixon about the great band's tumultuous decade and the career in magic he has cultivated since. Originally released in February of 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally released February 2018: BJ has a conversation with Rob Zabrecky from Possum Dixon about that great band's tumultuous decade and the career in magic he has cultivated since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of Suburban Underground, Steve brings you an hour of songs about cars and driving.  You will hear the artists: Gin Blossoms, Paramore, The Wombats, Adam & The Ants, Audioslave, Possum Dixon, Stan Ridgway, Garbage, Holly Humberstone, Kitchens Of Distinction, Echo & The Bunnymen, Depeche Mode, Buzzcocks, U.K. Subs, Sparks. 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! Twitter: @SUBedford1051  ***    Facebook: SuburbanUndergroundRadio   ***    Instagram: SuburbanUnderground   ***    #newwave #altrock #alternativerock #punkrock #indierock

In 1993, Rob Zabrecky was certain he'd seen his future and that future was as a rockstar and frontman for local LA rockers Possum Dixon, his band that had just been signed to Interscope Records for a 3 record deal. But life is complicated. Indeed they had, by all accounts, a pretty great career as an "alternative" band with big tours and big producers like Rik Ocasek of The Cars. But like many other rock stars he fell prey to drugs and all the other issues that can derail a career. So he pivoted, as one does, to auctioneering, a fascinating career path over several years that eventually allowed him the time and resources to begin practicing a secret love; comedy, magic and sleight of hand. He's a handsome man, funny with a charismatic onscreen presence, having acted in commercials, TV and several feature length films in the post rockstar years. That charisma directly aided his new career path into a one-man show made of mentalism, magic and comedy that he has honed over the past 15 years. He now travels the world and has made quite a name for himself in this new career as Zabrecky and is deeply immersed in that distinctive niche, mingling and sharing the stage with some of the biggest acts in comedy and magic. 

Lindsay introduces Danny to Possum Dixon Apple Music playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/possum-dixon/pl.u-3YpETpLY0v YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLokn-agIY3tNEqY3MHjnN1WdaX3ge0M9A

The second week of songs about girls.  This week leans more power pop.  Here are the artists included: The Nines, The Rubs, The Sighs, The Vandalays, The Heartbreaks, The Donnas, Sitcom Neighbor, Travoltas, USA!USA!USA!, The Dons, The Flashcubes, Gin Blossoms, Matthew Sweet, Ash, Possum Dixon, Pink Floyd. 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! Twitter: @SUBedford1051  ***    Facebook: SuburbanUndergroundRadio   ***    Instagram: SuburbanUnderground   ***    #newwave #altrock #alternativerock #punkrock #indierock  

What's your most loved and least favorite song on Madonna's Immaculate Collection?! For the last of our four-episode series of Greatest Hits episodes, Dan chose the best-selling solo artist collection of all-time. Good times ranking songs we're all familiar with but not huge fans of. Unsurprisingly, these four straight white males still had lots of fun things to say and recall about the ever-present queen. Listen at WeWillRankYouPod.com, Apple, Spotify and your local dancefloor. Follow us and weigh in with your favorites on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @wewillrankyoupod . FILE UNDER/SPOILERS: Holiday, dance music, Truth or Dare, Lucky Star, blonde, Iggy Pop, Borderline, Deee-Lite, Salsoul Orchestra, Like a Virgin, Lenny Kravitz, Holiday Rap, Material Girl, Vision Quest, Crazy for You, cone bra, Into the Groove, Leon Robinson, Live to Tell, Wayne's World, True Blue, Weird Al Yankovic, Papa Don't Preach, Possum Dixon, talking, Open Your Heart, Prince, Causing a Commotion, Marilyn Monroe, La Isla Bonita, lace top, Like a Prayer, Sean Penn, Express Yourself, bops, Cherish, pop, Vogue, Shep Pettibone, Justify My Love, sexy whispering, MC Miker & DJ Sven, Rescue Me, Joe DiMaggio, brunette, Burning Up US: http://www.WeWillRankYouPod.com wewillrankyoupod@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/WeWillRankYouPod http://www.instagram.com/WeWillRankYouPod http://www.twitter.com/WeWillRankYouPo http://www.YourOlderBrother.com (Sam's music page) http://www.YerDoinGreat.com (Adam's music page) https://open.spotify.com/user/dancecarbuzz (Dan's playlists)

It's that time of year again! Houses are adorned with skeletons and ghosts, abandoned malls are full of haunted houses are open and everywhere you look people are drinking pumpkin spice lattes and quietly wondering what it is they actually taste like because they don't taste like pumpkins, they're not spicy and they don't taste like lattes, so you tell me. It's Halloween and we have another king size episode (sorry Joe and Jillinda). We have three, count ‘em, three big interviews. Mick is a horror film legend. He is the writer of, among many many others, Hocus Pocus, The Fly 2, he wrote and Stephen King's Riding The Bullet, directed Stephen King's Bag Of Bones, directed films in the Psycho franchise, created the Masters Of Horror TV show on and on and on. he is now the host of his own excellent podcast called Post Mortem, but he was gracious enough to appear on this, our annual Halloween Pageant, Mick Garris is here. Additionally, in addition to being a bona fide rock star, with his band Possum Dixon, he has since become a magician and has won six, count ‘em, six awards from the Academy Of Magic Arts. He runs the séance in the prestigious Houdini room at Los Angeles estimable Magic Castle, he is the author of the book Strange Cures and he has a new album that he is here to talk a out called Séance where YOU, the listener, get to participate with Rob in a genuine séance at your own home in beautiful high fidelity sound, Rob Zabrecky is here. And THIRDLY, I daren't say lastly, LA punk rock legend and genuine witch, Pleasant Gehman is back with us to talk about her new book, Rock n Roll Witch. True Tales From Weirdsville tells the tale of Harry Houdini, not only was he a skilled magician and clearly he world's most accomplished escape artist, he was also a famous spiritualist debunker. Not because he didn't believe, but because he wanted to believe so badly. Harry Houdini, the guy you only think you knew, only not really, kinda.

Violent Femmes, the ultimate in self-titling! What are your most favorite and least-loved songs on the Femmes' 1983 debut album? The hosts care for all of these songs so dearly that it was once called "impossible to rank" by Jim, which is why Adam chose it. Contains fun tales of teenage party singalongs, our own "best-ever" cover versions and even late-night hangouts with the band. Guest ranker, magician and Possum Dixon singer Rob Zabrecky sends us his pick for album favorite. Hear it at WeWillRankYouPod.com, Apple, Spotify and your local 31 Flavors. Follow us and weigh in with your favorites on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @wewillrankyoupod . SPOILERS N KEYWORDS: Blister in the Sun, Gnarls Barkley, Kiss Off, Roxy Music, fuck, Victor DeLorenzo, Please Do Not Go, xylophone, Add It Up, screw, Gordon Gano, acoustic bass, Confessions, El Destroyo, Prove My Love, the Jetsons, Brian Ritchie, They Might Be Giants, Promise, Tom Verlaine, To The Kill, Gone Daddy Gone, Velvet Underground, Good Feeling US: http://www.WeWillRankYouPod.com wewillrankyoupod@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/WeWillRankYouPod http://www.instagram.com/WeWillRankYouPod http://www.twitter.com/WeWillRankYouPo http://www.YourOlderBrother.com (Sam's music page) http://www.YerDoinGreat.com (Adam's music page) https://open.spotify.com/user/dancecarbuzz (Dan's playlists)

An actor, author, musician and magician who is the former frontman for the post punk-pop group Possum Dixon, and wrote the captivating memoir Strange Cures. Rob Zabrecky is a regular performer at the Magic Castle in Hollywood who frequently hosts séances for private events. As an actor, Rob landed a supporting role in the supernatural drama, A Ghost Story. His other film credits include a supporting role in Ryan Gosling's directorial debut Lost River, and a starring role in the psychological thriller, Decay, portraying a troubled theme park groundskeeper who falls in love with a corpse. As a television actor he has been on GLOW, Strange Angel, Criminal Minds, CSI: NY, Comedy Bang! Bang! and Angie Tribeca. In 2019, he and his wife Tommi Zabrecky created the supernatural comedy series, Other Side with Zabrecky. In each episode, Zabrecky invites guests into his home to participate in a séance to contact a departed spirit of their choice. Guests have included Jack Black, Jason Sudeikis, Kate Flannery, Will Forte, and David Arquette. On this episode of the podcast Rob shares that he is never afraid to fail, he explains what art tears are, and he encourages us all to be “punk” in spirit. Pat and Rob are both very intrigued by the concept of a zombie paintball hayrack ride as Halloween approaches.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential 90s musicians and where they are today. On this podcast, we'll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in the book. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring. On this episode, the former front man for Possum Dixon talks about a strange cure for warts. Thanks to Rob Zabrecky and his Auntie Pat for contributing to this story! Musical credits: Calisson by Blue Dot Sessions Palms Down by Blue Dot Sessions Be sure to look out for my book, "Lived Through That," where ever you buy your books!

It was fantastic to speak to this multi-faced individual! From Rob's start with his band Possum Dixon to his over 20 year career as a Magician performing at the Magic Castle, and actor! You can catch Rob and Adam Wylie in Season 6 Episode 1 of Lucifer!!! There was so much to talk about. Fascinating stories about his life to what's going on currently. I just want to have coffee with this man and share stories. Thank you for sharing Rob! Hope to chat again soon! Rob Zabrecky Instagram Adam Wylie Instagram Twitch! TikTok Follow Backstage Pass! Instagram Backstage Pass After Hours....gaming and chat channel on Twitch Facebook! Sponsors Ms.Merita's Hard Candy Slides Masonic Tartan Aprons --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backstagepass2021/message

On the episode, Soraya and Jeff welcome back Matt Devine (Permanent Green Light, Medicine, Ventilator, Possum Dixon, Elevated Lines) to talk about his new release, A DISTANT PRESENT.

Trick or treat! It's that time of year everybody, and everyone is getting into the Halloween spirit. Everyone's in a mask and the world itself is dressed up as it's favorite scene from Contagion. But we will proceed, undaunted! We have an excellent episode in store for you. Rob Zabrecky is here! You may know Rob from his previous role as the lead singer for Possum Dixon but he has since gone on to create Zabrecky, a magician of note and renown.  We also have Laurent Bouzerau. Laurent has directed, among other things, the excellent Natalie Wood documentary What Remains Behind currently on Netflix, The Richard Zanuck doc “Don't Say No Until I Finish” and many others. He has just finished work archiving and curating, The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection, the brand new 4K Ultra HD combo pack which includes the UNCUT version of Psycho as well as restored prints of The Birds, Rear Window, and Vertigo.

For your listening pleasure, here is Suburban Underground episode 224 with a no mini-themes but lots of cool music. Artists this week are Traams, Arctic Monkeys, Veruca Salt, La Femme, DFX2, Computer Magic, Men I Trust, U2, Caesars, The Specials, The Jam, Beach Bunny, Throwing Muses, Possum Dixon, The Ramones, Kyle Andrews. Originally aired August 14, 2020. 

Harrison interviews Rob Zabrecky and finds out how his strange childhood disease had an even stranger cure, how going from front man of Possum Dixon to magic is the most "punk rock" thing he's ever done, how a poster for his magic show ended up in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," and why working on your act should lead to "art tears."With special guests John Lovick and David Kovac.Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Rob Zabrecky is a world famous magician; he's also an actor, author, musician and songwriter. Hostess Pleasant Gehman and former Possum Dixon front man Rob discuss thirty years of shared experiences, including the rowdy experimental late 80's-early 90's underground “Silverlake Scene” in Los Angeles. Rob reveals how he went from playing house parties with Possum Dixon to signing with Interscope Records and touring internationally...to playing creepy necromaniacs on television, becoming a master mentalist and leading Victorian style seances at the legendary Magic Castle.Rob Zabrecky on Instagram: @robzabreckyTwitter: @RobZabreckyhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1884657More from Pleasant Gehmanwww.pleasantgehman.comInstagram: @princessofhollywoodwww.facebook.com/pleasant.gehmanwww.twitter.com/PleasantGehman1

Rob Zabrecky is a world famous magician; he's also an actor, author, musician and songwriter. Hostess Pleasant Gehman and former Possum Dixon front man Rob discuss thirty years of shared experiences, including the rowdy experimental late 80's-early 90's underground “Silverlake Scene” in Los Angeles. Rob reveals how he went from playing house parties with Possum Dixon to signing with Interscope Records and touring internationally...to playing creepy necromaniacs on television, becoming a master mentalist and leading Victorian style seances at the legendary Magic Castle. Rob Zabrecky on Instagram: @robzabrecky Twitter: @RobZabrecky https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1884657 More from Pleasant Gehman www.pleasantgehman.com Instagram: @princessofhollywood www.facebook.com/pleasant.gehman www.twitter.com/PleasantGehman1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Zabrecky is a world famous magician; he's also an actor, author, musician and songwriter. Hostess Pleasant Gehman and former Possum Dixon front man Rob discuss thirty years of shared experiences, including the rowdy experimental late 80's-early 90's underground “Silverlake Scene” in Los Angeles. Rob reveals how he went from playing house parties with Possum Dixon to signing with Interscope Records and touring internationally...to playing creepy necromaniacs on television, becoming a master mentalist and leading Victorian style seances at the legendary Magic Castle.Rob Zabrecky on Instagram: @robzabreckyTwitter: @RobZabreckyhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1884657More from Pleasant Gehmanwww.pleasantgehman.comInstagram: @princessofhollywoodwww.facebook.com/pleasant.gehmanwww.twitter.com/PleasantGehman1

Rob Zabrecky is a world famous magician; he’s also an actor, author, musician and songwriter. Hostess Pleasant Gehman and former Possum Dixon front man Rob discuss thirty years of shared experiences, including the rowdy experimental late 80’s-early 90’s underground “Silverlake Scene” in Los Angeles. Rob reveals how he went from playing house parties with Possum Dixon to signing with Interscope Records and touring internationally...to playing creepy necromaniacs on television, becoming a master mentalist and leading Victorian style seances at the legendary Magic Castle. Rob Zabrecky on Instagram: @robzabrecky Twitter: @RobZabrecky https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1884657 More from Pleasant Gehman www.pleasantgehman.com Instagram: @princessofhollywood www.facebook.com/pleasant.gehman www.twitter.com/PleasantGehman1

Steve Moramarco (Superbean, Abe Lincoln Story), talks about his lampoon video, "Fu*k Youth," (600,000 Facebook views) and L.A.'s Silver Lake music scene in the 90's. A compadre of Beck, before anyone had heard of "Loser," Steve reminiscences about the days before Alt Rock/Punk/Folk/R&B took off. Steve has taken off, himself – to Arizona and a new home. He's broken free from the claustrophobic Cali lockdown, toward personal freedom and writing more satirical songs that skewer popular culture. Steve also plays two of his new songs live.

Not only was he was the rock and roll leader of Possum Dixon, but he's a world class magician, storyteller and now author with his 2019 memoir, Strange Cures, which explores his life and a very untold side of LA.

Rob Zabrecky is the author of Strange Cures: A Memoir. He’s a magician, a regular performer at The Magic Castle, and was the frontman of the band Possum Dixon. As […]

Strange Cures is a turbulent, against-all-odds memoir of self-discovery, success, failure, and reinvention, told by one of LA’s most interesting natives. With an unflinching gaze, musician/magician/actor Rob Zabrecky recounts his bizarre coming-of-age tale and his quest to find a place in the arts—and the world. The author reveals a young life filled with both physical miracles and subversive role models, including an uncle who impersonated an FBI agent and, in a drunken delusion, shot and nearly killed him. He takes readers on a roller coaster ride through the nascent days of Silver Lake’s music and art community, as seen through the lens of his critically acclaimed band, Possum Dixon. We explore the left-of-center landscape of Jabberjaw, LA’s independent coffeehouse which featured the early talents of Nirvana and Beck; Zabrecky’s own struggles with drug addiction, love, and recovery; and finally, his re-emergence as a magician venturing into the sacred world of Hollywood’s Magic Castle.

Rob Zabrecky, the former frontman of new wave punk band Possum Dixon, has written a memoir called "Strange Cures." It's about LA's rock 'n roll scene during the late 1980s and 1990s. Zabrecky chronicles his early days growing up in "boring Burbank," his fascination with seedy Hollywood and music on the Sunset strip, and his own Hollywood story. 

Alexi talks to magician, musician, actor, and author: Rob Zabrecky! Former frontman of the band Possum Dixon, an iconic figure on the LA scene, and overall master entertainer; Rob's just come out with his memoir "Strange Cures" available on amazon. Rob and Alexi talk magic, growing up in LA - being neither rich nor privileged, warts, being shot by his FBI impersonating uncle, witchy remedies, the LA music scene (The JabberJaw, The Smell), The Magic Castle, writing, addiction, proposing to his wife, acting, and so much more! Watch Rob on Season 2 of CBS's Strange Angel. See him perform live at the Magic Castle (if you can figure out how to get IN to the exclusive, members only, legendary club!). Check out his show Other Side with Zabrecky where Rob invites guests to join him in a seance to contact a spirit of their choice. Guests include Jack Black, Will Forte, Neil Hamburger, Kate Flannery, and MORE! Follow Rob on Instagram @RobZabrecky. And for anything and everything ELSE Rob Zabrecky related (book readings, performances, etc) go to www.RobZabrecky.com Strange Cures: LA Times review, LA Weekly excerpt STRANGE CURES UPCOMING SIGNINGS and READINGS: JULY 21, VALLEY RELICS MUSEUM 4PM-6PM AUGUST 10, BOOK SOUP, HOLLYWOOD 4-6PM AUGUST 10, KPFK, INTERVIEW WITH MARK TORRES 10PM-MIDNIGHT AUGUST 14, SOAP PLANT/WACKO, LOS FELIZ 7PM AUGUST 20, SKYLIGHT BOOKS, LOS FELIZ 7:30PM PRAISE: "Zabrecky’s eccentricity is the result of a fearlessly lived and delightfully examined life. Strange Cures combines magic and music, knowledge and innocence, humor and pathos into a singular and unique narrative. His story is a weird and worthy subject. As is he." - Jason Alexander, actor, comedian, director "Zabrecky’s memoirs are surprising, addictive, terrifying, magical. He careens through childhood, rock and roll, and popular entertainment by driving on the shoulder, passing on the right, and then playing bumper cars with the cold, hard truth. You’re in for a fantastic ride." - Jim Steinmeyer, President of the Magic Castle, author, inventor "There are some voices, some lives, some stories that so uniquely and powerfully make up the blood of Los Angeles' pulsing, and Rob Zabrecky's Strange Cures is without a doubt one of them. A breathtaking journey through music, addiction, revival and literal and metaphorical magic by one of LA's most cherished and significant pillars makes Zabrecky's trajectory a read you won't soon forget." -Amber Tamblyn, Actress, Author, Poet --------------------------------------------------------------------- Today's episode of the Love, Alexi podcast is brought to you by Sanae Intoxicants located in the Elements of Gray Building in Los Feliz California. More specifically: 4651 Melbourne Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027 Follow her on Instagram @SanaeIntoxicants For July and August she's having weekly perfume workshops. 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It's summertime and that means relaxing with the things you love and for that means music. Loud angry punk music to be specific. What can I tell you, I am who I am. Anyway, I'm a big fan of west coast punk, specifically the bands of the late 70's early 80's west coast punk scene. And a year ago found this amazing book by John Doe, of X, one of my favorite bands, and Tom DeSavia, a music A&R exec. The book was called Under The Big Black Sun and it was an oral history of the first three or four years of the West Coast punk scene. I tore that book, them bought and listened to the audio version, just loved it. Lo and behold, John and Tom have continued the story with Under The Big Black Sun, taking us through the 80's heyday of the scene. The book is fascinating and full of stuff that I did not know. Did you know that the Go-Go's started out as a punk band, and that they were, in fact, notoriously some of the hardest partiers in the scene? It's true. Anyway, I was performing at a club here in LA that I love called Largo and saw that John and Tom were going to be having a book event with some of the other authors from the book. Skateboard pro Tony Hawk, Charlotte Caffey of the Go-Go's, Pleasant Gehman from the Screaming Sirens, and I asked Flanagan, who runs Largo, if the event was sold out. He asked me if I'd like to moderate it. I tried my best to act cool, and I did and we recorded it and here it's here. Now, one of the kids who grew up in the San Fernando valley in the early 80's who listened to that music and went onto form his own band was Rob Zabrecky. Rob became the front man of Possum Dixon in the mid '90s and, well, to know about his life, by all forms of rationale and logic, eh should be dead. But he ain't! And to see where he has ended up in life… He's here as well today to talk about his new book, Strange Cures. Anyway, this is a very special episode because all of these people are talented creative people who I look up to an admire and through this podcast have become friends and that's really the best thing there is. https://DanaGould.com

Joined by master magicians Gary Fitzgerald and Rob Zabrecky, topics include haunted sightings at Black Rabbit Rose, The Magic Castle, The Harry Houdini Seance, Blackhawk Hotel and more! Plus Bridget’s got one more story from Zak Baggins Haunted Museum she forgot to tell you about… This episode is sponsored by Care.com, the easy and reliable way to find care for everyone in the family—when and where you need it. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership— visit Care.com/Bridget when you subscribe.  Bridget Marquardt Bridget Marquardt is best known to television audiences and pop-culture connoisseurs as the sweet and brainy star of E! Networks’ wildly popular reality show “The Girls Next Door.” After moving out of the Playboy mansion in January 2009, Marquardt hosted “Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches,” a sixteen-episode series on The Travel Channel in which she traveled the globe searching for the world’s best surf, sand, and sun in countries including Croatia, Jamaica, Thailand, Spain, Australia, and the United States. @BridgetMarquardt on Instagram @Bridget on Twitter @BridgetMarquardt on Facebook   About Gary Fitzgerald Fitzgerald, originally from the Windy City, has performed over 600 shows at Black Rabbit Rose.  Performing member of the Magic Castle for 20 years.  (Less is more!) Instagram @fitzgerald_chic   About Rob Zabrecky “Strange Cures” is a punk poem to a forgotten Los Angeles. And like all good poems, its heart is full of tragic beauty. In “Strange Cures,” Rob Zabrecky reminds us that life is what you make of it, and what you make of it is rarely what you dream it to be.  — LA TIMES There’s simply no other entertainer like Rob Zabrecky. Through a wide range of artistic work that spans acting, magic, and music, Rob Zabrecky has established himself globally as an original entertainer. In film, he’s best known for his roles in A Ghost Story (directed by David Lowrey), Lost River (Directed by Ryan Gosling), and Decay (directed by Joseph Wartnerchaney. In television he’s appeared in guest and co-star roles in Lady Dynamite, GLOW, Angie Tribeca, Comedy Bang! Bang! and many others. Currently, he’s shooting a reoccuring co-star role for the CBS biopic series, Strange Angel, based on the life of rocket scientist Jack Parsons. As a magician, he has invented a magical world through a series of strange and beautiful effects which he combines with remarkable timing and sensational theatrical edifice. His absurdist and deadpan humor have delighted audiences from Tokyo to New York City. Recognized for his efforts, he has received five awards by the Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle. His performance on Penn & Teller’s Fool Us was widely praised and has been viewed on YouTube over a million times.   Zabrecky’s career began as a musician while being the singer- songwriter and bassist for the Los Angeles group Possum Dixon, who released three albums on Interscope Records during the 1990s.   Currently you can find Zabrecky performing magic or on his new series OTHER SIDE with ZABRECKY who’s guest have included Jack Black, Jason Sudeikis, Will Forte, Kate Flannery among others. His new book “Strange Cures” is available now. Instagram: @robzabrecky Twitter: @RobZabrecky Strange Cures: A Memoir by Rob Zabrecky - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1945436239/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=rob+zabrecky&qid=1558442881&s=gateway&sr=8-6 About Back Rabbit Rose IN THE SHADOWS OF THIS HIDDEN, ORNATE THEATRE A MAGICAL WORLD IS CONJURED where guests are immersed in an experience orchestrated to amuse and beguile. Throughout Black Rabbit Rose, guests can revel in Houston brothers signature brand of allure and spectacle.Ticketed shows run Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays featuring a rotating roster of magicians and illusionists, burlesque dancers, and more. Cocktails are crafted to satisfy and amuse.  https://www.blackrabbitrose.com/theatre  

Jon and Bryan are joined by magician, actor and musician Rob Zabrecky. Rob talks about his early years growing up in Burbank, CA and sneaking out to see punk shows on the Sunset Strip in the early 80's. Rob was a founder of the band Possum Dixon, which eventually led him to practicing magic. What we learn in this great life story is that it is all in the hands. You're gonna love this episode. Cough, Radio, Tears. Listen, Enjoy, Subscribe.

Entertainer Rob Zabrecky has achieved cult sensation as actor, musician (Possum Dixon) and magician (The Unholy Three): For his next trick, he makes this edition of Skeeveland more fun than it has any right to be.

Allan MacDonell is the author of the upcoming book 'Now That I am Gone", as well as, 'Prisoner of X: 20 Years in the Hole at Hustler Magazine' and 'Punk Elegies: True Tales of Death Trip Kids, Wrongful Sex and Trial by Angel Dust'. MacDonell studied creative writing at San Francisco State University. He was a defining contributor to L.A.'s Slash magazine. Since the turn of the millennium, MacDonell has been separating real from fake on Internet platforms like Buzz Media, Spin Media, Participant Media, and marijuana news-and-lifestyle site Kindland. He is currently director of TheSkeeve.com. Rob Zabrecky is an American counterculture cult figure three times over. His first underground prominence was as primary songwriter, bassist and frontman of fabled '90s rock ensemble Possum Dixon. While supporting himself as a professional auctioneer, Zabrecky embarked upon his next circle of specialized fame as a sleight-of-hand entertainer, a career that included a stint with magic cabaret act The Unholy Three. Rob's subsequent work as an unsettling character actor in commercials, films and network TV can be searched out and discussed and dissected and delighted over with a tight circle of discerning friends who have heightened appreciations of obscure talents. He lives with his wife, Tommi, and is completing a memoir that will populate the bookshelves of knowing readers throughout the land.

Rob Zabresky is an actor, a songwriter and, most importantly for our purposes, a magician. Rob was a musician in the band Possum Dixon in the mid 1990's when he strolled into a magic shop in Baltimore to escape the summer heat. The owner of the store showed him a simple handkerchief disappearing trick and was immediately drawn to it. He performed a version of that trick on stage in front of his bands audience and that was the start of his magic career. The post Character, Acting, and Honing Your Act with Rob Zabrecky appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Rob Zabresky is an actor, a songwriter and, most importantly for our purposes, a magician. Rob was a musician in the band Possum Dixon in the mid 1990's when he strolled into a magic shop in Baltimore to escape the summer heat. The owner of the store showed him a simple handkerchief disappearing trick and was immediately drawn to it. He performed a version of that trick on stage in front of his bands audience and that was the start of his magic career. The post Character, Acting, and Honing Your Act with Rob Zabrecky appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

BJ has a conversation with Rob Zabrecky from Possum Dixon about the great band's tumultuous decade and the career in magic he has cultivated since.

Greg discusses his trip to Seattle and an incredibly shitty compliment, Greg teaches Dave about lawn jockeys, Patton Oswalt renames the podcast,  Dave's new annoying neighbor, Dave and Greg discuss what they do during down time, Juggaloos and Cuddlas and they end with the comedy of Joe DeRosa Music:  Possum Dixon, Primus and Soul Coughing.

Greg discusses his trip to Seattle and an incredibly shitty compliment, Greg teaches Dave about lawn jockeys, Patton Oswalt renames the podcast,  Dave's new annoying neighbor, Dave and Greg discuss what they do during down time, Juggaloos and Cuddlas and they end with the comedy of Joe DeRosa Music:  Possum Dixon, Primus and Soul Coughing.

Rob Zabrecky was once the leader singer of indie rock band Possum Dixon. Now he’s a magician on the board of trustees of The Magic Castle in Hollywood California. In this episode, Rob (and his dog Chase) take Nicholas on a virtual tour of the castle while Nicholas gets confused by all the panting in the background. http://www.mammothaudio.com.au/scamapalooza/

My guest on this episode of the Magic Newswire's Spirit of Magic podcast is Magic Castle regular Rob Zabrecky. Rob began not as a magician but as a musician as a part of the 90's indie band Possum Dixon. Discovering magic after an unexpected visit to a magic shop while on tour, Rob became addicted to magic and mentalism. Rob is now a frequent performer in the Parlor of Prestidigitation and was a long time host of the AMA's "Who's Hoo" interview series.