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This week Joe sneaks in Ep 1 of Ruinous Media's newest podcast, La Jolla Babylon: The Making Of A Suburban Punk. Your host, musician and writer Aaron Hartman, shares stories about his stormy youth growing up punk in a conservative beach town with his Millennial sister, actor, writer and comedian Katie Hartman.  What emerges is a series of hilarious, poignant, and brutally honest weekly episodes that delve into the stark differences in their upbringings, despite being siblings. La Jolla Babylon:The Making Of A Suburban Punk

Aaron Hartman is a writer, musician and podcaster based in Portland, Oregon. He is a founding member and bass player of Northwest indie legends Old Time Relijun, electro dance-rock pioneers IQU and releases music under the moniker Marine Layer. His newest endeavor, La Jolla Babylon-The Making Of A Suburban Punk, (out 10.18 via Ruinous Media) is a poignant and hilarious podcast where Aaron shares stories about his stormy youth growing up punk in a conservative beach town with his Millennial sister, actor, writer and comedian Katie Hartman. In this episode, Joe and Aaron get to the bottom of their first meeting and how Olympia's music scene's eventual acceptance of Joe led to the two playing together in the Replikants. Aaron shares how the struggle to publish his fictionalized memoir led to his new podcast, why he asked his sister Katie to join him and why it's a platform for he and Katie to celebrate their closeness and rapport. The two quip about changing the narrative with their longtime friend Sara Lund and Aaron shares an outrageous story about sperm donation and how his older sister wrote a play inspired by the experience. Marine Layer

Joe Plummer of Cold War Kids, Mister Heavenly (along with Brett), and Ruinous Media podcasts joins the charts for Rocktober!! Topics include: Piling On Perry. Dead Moon. Sci Pop. Beetlemute. Country Dubstep.Subscribe at www.whochartedpod.com to support the show, and gain access to Two Charted, the weekly Howard/Brett deep-dive bonus show, and the entire Who Charted and Preem Streem archives ad-free! Now includes the Who Charted Holiday Bundle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We get caught in the kitchen with our new boss Joe Plummer, drummer for Cold War Kids, driving force of Ruinous Media and one helluva pickleball player!

Bob Log III is a one man band from Tuscon, Arizona. He tends to tour at least half the days of the year all over the planet, bringing a party, and doing it all by himself, ever since his old band Doo Rag broke up while on tour with Ween back in the 1990s. Nowadays, when Bob's's not on the road, he lives in Australia. If you catch him on the tour in your area, there's balloons, an oversized rubber duck, a boat, and even rides! No wonder this guy's side hustle is writing personalized birthday party songs. He regales us today with tales of busking on the streets of Tuscon with Doo Rag, how he developed his solo act, why it's hard for him to collaborate, his misadventures in Sweden (like being hired to play the Swedish national anthem for a bunch of metal musicians), and how he challenges himself to keep the party level in the red. He's also got some surprising health tips for touring performers. I spoke to him on the phone, presumably the one protruding out of his motorcycle helmet. Low Profile is a part of the Ruinous Media network and airs Fridays at 4PM Pacific Standard Time on KAOS in Olympia, WA. Supported by you at patreon.com/lowprofile, and in-kind sponsors Rainy Day Records, San Francisco Street Bakery, Schwartz's Deli, Old School Pizzeria, and Three Magnets Brewing Company (where you can catch live tapings of Low Profile and music performances Sundays at 3pm until 9/22/2024!) Catch a live episode! visit Scherlerbeer.com for details. Illustration of Bob Log III by Jack Habegger See an animated segment of this interview, created by Andrew Ebright, on my YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/NlO9Sw85EXw

Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah is the percussionist and vocalist behind African Head Charge, the experimental dub project he co-founded with legendary studio wizard Adrian Sherwood in the late 1970s. With dozens of albums to his credit, he's been established as an influential and singular performer with a sound all his own. Today I'm speaking with Bonjo about how he found his musical and spiritual calling in the Poco churches of Jamaica in his youth, how an encounter with Fela Kuti changed the course of his life, his collaborations with classic reggae and soul artists like Desmond Dekker, Prince Far I, Creation Rebel and the Foundations, how he turned an experimental studio project into a large live ensemble, and insights into African Head Charge's latest album, A Trip To Bolgatonga on Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound label. Scherler Sundays is returning to downtown Olympia for summer 2024!! That means ten weeks in a row of free outdoor concerts and live interview tapings for future broadcast.  Come see your next favorite artist and get to know them in one fell swoop, week after week! This year's lineup includes Little Wings, Mirah, Tender Forever, Lois, Damien Jurado, Michael Hurley, Chris Cohen, Oh Rose, Jonny Kosmo and more than 20 others, all curated and hosted by yours truly.  It's happening every sunday at 3pm from July 21st through September 22nd. Find more info at ScherlerBeer.com If you're a fan of this show, please consider taking a moment to support this show by committing to a flexible monthly donation at patreon.com/lowprofile. It would mean the world to me if I could set aside a proper work week at a living wage every month, and I believe with enough of the regular listeners chipping in 5 bucks, it could happen.  So thanks a lot to those of you who have continued to support me on Patreon, and if you haven't yet, give it a try! It will be great for your karma, I bet! You can find links to more of their work on this episode's website at lowprofilepodcast.com, where you'll also find a treasure trove of oral history from exceptional musicians of all stripes. Low Profile is a part of the Ruinous Media podcast network, and this episode's artwork was drawn by Jack Habegger.  Thanks to Howard Wuelfing at Howlin' Wuelf Media for facilitating today's interview.

About fifty years ago, three brothers started a garage band in Detroit. Their sound was forward-thinking and ferocious, and their band name – Death – played no small part in killing their music career. That didn't stop them from doing what they loved, in private, where they amassed dozens of songs that have yet to see the light of day. Their debut album For the Whole World To See was recorded in 1973, but was never released until 2008 when one of the singer's sons discovered the group's lone single. Since then, a documentary has been made about the group, and several more albums have been released. Today I'm speaking with vocalist Bobby Hackney about the group's genesis, reformation, and the music he and his brothers made during the nearly three-decade interim. He also shares about his love for reggae music and his new book Vermont Reggae Fest - The Power of Music. Death has a new split single on Drag City Records with the band Rough Francis. That group's guitar player, Julian Hackney, helps introduce today's episode. Low Profile is a part of the Ruinous Media network. This show is supported by you on Patreon and also receives in-kind support from these independent Olympia businesses:  Schwart'z Deli, San Francisco Street Bakery, Old School Pizzeria, Rainy Day Records and Scherler Easy Premium Shitty American Lager from Three Magnets Brewing Company. This episode was edited by Rose Neilsen Episode artwork by Jack Habegger Instagram: @lowpropodcast Facebook Community: Low Profile Listener Hub Patreon (donation-based bonus content+goods): patreon.com/lowprofile

Who smoked more: academics like John Cage, La Monte Young and Vladamir Ussachevsky- or the underground scenesters, like Glenn Branca, Arthur Russel and Laurie Anderson? Why is turntablist Christian Marclay on the cover of "Transfigured New York," but not in the book, even though she interviewed him multiple times? Could AI design be to blame? How did the old guard of "New Music" feel about the commodification of computer-based music production four decades ago? In the 1980s, Brooke Wentz hosted a radio show in the middle of the night that focused on experimental music, which was developing all around her in New York City. Over the course of a decade, many of the artists Brooke played on that show would join her in the studio. Her journalism days are through, (now she works on the business side of the industry) but she has just released a book with selected interviews back in the day called “Transfigured New York: Interviews with Experimental Artists and Musicians," available now from Columbia University Press. This may be a bit of a shock to you, but I'll say it- I'm a big fan of oral history interviews, and I'm a big fan of experimental music. I'm pleased to feature Brooke and her work here today, which includes a couple of clips from her interviews (with Morton Subotnik and John Lurie, respectively). She joins me today from a working holiday somewhere in Mexico. The artwork for this episode is a drawing by my kid Camille, based on a photo from "back when" sent to me by today's guest. Terrific. Many thanks. Low Profile is stoked to be a part of the Ruinous Media network. This show is also supported directly by you on Patreon ( patreon.com/lowprofile ) Low Profile also receives in-kind support from these independent Olympia businesses: Schwart'z Deli, San Francisco Street Bakery, Old School Pizzeria, Rainy Day Records and Scherler Easy Premium Shitty American Lager from Three Magnets Brewing Company. More on the book: http://cup.columbia.edu/book/transfigured-new-york/9780231558631 Instagram: Brooke @seven_seas_music and Markly @lowpropodcast Facebook Community: Low Profile Listener Hub Patreon (donation-based bonus content+goods): patreon.com/lowprofile

Hyphenate Halftime Zach Blair Show notes On today's Hyphenate Randy sits down with Zach Blair, guitarist for Rise Against and podcaster for Ruinous Media. His show Anti-Heroes is incredible. Go check it out. Zach is an awesome guitarist and has a great podcast.  Zach Blair Links: https://www.instagram.com/zachblair/ https://www.ruinousmedia.com/antiheroes https://www.guitarworld.com/news/zach-blair-anti-heroes-guitar-podcast Randy's Gear links: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ETSPVSGH--epiphone-sheraton-ii-pro-vintage-sunburst https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DD8--boss-dd-8-digital-delay-pedal https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DVP4--dunlop-dvp4-volume-x-mini-pedal https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PhilosMicro--pigtronix-philosophers-tone-micro-compressor-sustain-pedal https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SugarDrive--mxr-m294-sugar-drive-overdrive-pedal https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/WhiteyTighty--jhs-whitey-tighty-mini-fet-compressor-pedal https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AcapulcoV2--earthquaker-devices-acapulco-gold-v2-distortion-pedal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Queen of S-Mountain Podcast presents Gear Time Live! A game show where nothing is live and everyone wins, except gatekeeping know-it-alls. Sponsored by Reverb, EarthQuaker Devices, and Ruinous Media! In this episode, Kel reveals a limited edition Beastie Boys surfboard, Hilary shows us a quick hack for playing guitar in a dark venue, Colleen shows off a cool DIY from the 50's, and host LG shows us a pedal that was once owned by a member of ZZ Top (or so says the man who sold it to her out of the trunk of his car - seems legit!) Also, this episodes asks the question: How many guitars does Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash actually own? The answer may surprise you! Follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/geartimelive Follow our Sponsors: www.instagram.com/Reverb www.instagram.com/EarthQuakerDev www.instagram.com/RuinousMedia Follow our Guests:  Kel-O-Watt: www.instagram.com/wattever99 Hilary B. Jones: www.instagram.com/MidRiffPodcast Colleen Fazio: www.instagram.com/FazioElectric Follow our Host: www.instagram.com/thelmaandthesleaze www.instagram.com/queenofshitmountain  

Sneaking into punk clubs, recording with Don Zientara in high school, working with a record label run by a woman, and the intersection of time, age, and notoriety are part of Hilary's conversation with guitarist and vocalist, Thalia Zedek. Huge thanks to this episode's sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! Distrokid- get your music on streaming services (Mid-Riff listeners get 30% off with this link!)! THALIA's BIO Guitarist/vocalist Thalia Zedek began playing in bands and recording soon after moving to Boston from Washington D.C. in 1979. In 1986, Thalia's 3rd band, Uzi, released an EP on Homestead Records called “Sleep Asylum” which was later reissued by Gerard Cosloy on Matador Records in 1993. After Uzi broke up Thalia joined established noise rock band Live Skull on lead vocals and relocated to New York. She recorded 2 albums and an EP with them before returning to Boston and founding the band Come in 1991. Come released 4 albums and numerous EP's and singles on the Matador, Sub Pop, Domino, Glitterhouse and Placebo labels. Their full catalogue is currently being reissued on Fire Records. In 2001 Thalia started releasing solo records under her own name, first on Matador and Kimchee Records and then on the Thrill Jockey label where she continues as an active recording artist to this day. In addition to her solo work Thalia also records and performs with the Thalia Zedek Band and her newer band E, a trio that she started in 2013 with Jason Sanford of Neptune. She was also a member of the now defunct experimental group tK E has released 2 singles, a cassette, 3 LP's and an EP and are currently working on their 4th LP. Thalia continues to tour in the US and internationally with the Thalia Zedek Band and E, as well as the band Come, who reunited to tour in support of their recent reissues. Her most recent releases are 2021's “Perfect Vision” LP on Thrill Jockey by the Thalia Zedek Band, and 2022's “Any Information” EP by E on the Czech label Silver Rocket. In 2023's E released 7inch “Live at Cave 12” on the 100% Breakfast label. THALIA's MENTIONS The Cramps / Urban Verbs / Patti Smith / The Ramones / Deceits / The Razz / The Nurses / Fingers of Shame / The Shirkers / Limp Records / Stiff Records / Don Zientara / Inner Ear Studio / Jason Sanford / Alec Tisdale / Volcano Kings / Gavin McCarthy / Karate / Ernie Kim / Bob Dylan / Eric Clapton / Dave Davenport / Steve Miller Band / Berklee / Mr. Music / Bettina Richards / Thrill Jockey Records / Boston RPM / Karen Sarkisian / Handsy / Nurse and Soldier / Hidden Fountain / Cortez / Gibson / Peavey / Fender / Danelectro / Silvertone / Hagstrom / Kent / Ampeg / Music Man / Other Space Electronics / Dwarfcraft Devices / Electro-Harmonix / EarthQuaker Devices / Tokai / Ibanez / Boss THALIA's LINKS Thalia Zedek Band website Thalia Zedek Band Facebook E website E Bandcamp E Facebook tK Bandcamp tK Facebook MID-RIFF LINKS Website Instagram Facebook Newsletter Blog  Handsy Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report Thanks for rating/reviewing on Apple Podcasts! Support Mid-Riff by shopping on Reverb! Check out more from Ruinous Media! Bumper Music: “Smoked” by Thalia Zedek Band Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda Artwork by Julia Gualtieri

Queen of S-Mountain podcast presents Gear Time Live, a music gear show for everyone, sponsored by Reverb, EarthQuaker Devices, and Ruinous Media! In this episode, Hilary B Jones of MidRiff podcast shows us her yard sale find - a Peavey Decade for $10! This $200 amp increased in popularity after its use by Queens of the Stone Age. But is that the amp they used? Host LG thinks not! Kel-O-Watt showcases an Earth Drive pedal from a boutique company in St. Louis called Sarno, and Colleen guesses the price of a Cadillac Guitar! Thank you to our sponsors and guests on this episode. Follow them on their social medias! www.reverb.com www.earthquakerdevices.com www.ruinousmedia.com

Queen of S-Mountain podcast presents GEAR TIME LIVE, a music gear gameshow where nothing is live and everyone wins except mansplaining dudebros. How much is Tom DeLonge (of Blink-182) charging for his signature Fender Strat? Are there amps that can kill you? Is there such thing as a perfect fuzz pedal? In this episode, Kel-O-Watt of Wattever Audio tries to defend their title as champion, Hilary B. Jones of MidRiff Podcast is out for blood, LG of Thelma and the Sleaze finds the best fuzz pedal so far, and Colleen Fazio of Fazio Electric shows off her Lap Steel Guitar. Gear Time Live is sponsored by Reverb, an online music gear selling community for all musicians everywhere, and by EarthQuaker Devices, an elite effects pedal company nestled in the heart of Akron, Ohio aka America's Shirt Pocket. With promotional support by Ruinous Media. Visit our Sponsors: www.reverb.com www.earthquakerdevices.com www.ruinousmedia.com Follow Gear Time Live on Instagram: www.instagram.com/geartimelive  

Is Lizzo a monster? What about Morrissey? What about Jimmy Page or David Bowie or Ryan Adams the guy in that local band who always hits on teenagers or the myriad other artists who have allegedly engaged in behavior that has harmed others? How do we interact with them and their art once the harm is revealed? How does art intersect with the artist's identities and experiences or our own? In today's episode, Hilary digs into the nuances of these questions (and *spoiler* there are more questions than answers!). Huge thanks to this episode's sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! EPISODE MENTIONS Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer We Will Not Cancel Us: And Other Dreams of Transformative Justice by adrienne maree brown MID-RIFF LINKS Website Instagram Facebook Newsletter Blog  Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report Thanks for rating/reviewing on Apple Podcasts! Support Mid-Riff by shopping on Reverb! Check out more from Ruinous Media! Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda Artwork by Julia Gualtieri

Queen of S-Mountain presents Gear Time Live, a music gear game show sponsored by Reverb! Episode Two is a wild ride and starts out with some behind-the-scenes conversation, and then we learn all about coffin cases, dream setups, and more. Thank you to all of our sponsors and partners for this episode including EarthQuaker Devices and Ruinous Media. Guests on this episode are Kel-O-Watt, Nikki Nacho Stevens, Hilary B. Jones, and Colleen Fazio, with host LG of Thelma and the Sleaze. Stream this episode on YouTube and see all the cool gear and live reactions. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @GearTimeLive.    

Creating a 25-person musical collective featuring black women and gender expansive musicians, musical strategizing, and AI and appropriation are part of Hilary's conversation with musician, lawyer, writer, and consultant, Gabriella “Guitar Gabby” Logan. Huge thanks to this episode's sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! GABBY's BIO Atlanta native Gabriella “Guitar Gabby” Logan is a Strategy Lawyer and proud Spelman College and Vermont Law School graduate. Her passion for perspective fueled her desire to establish TxLips Band, LLC., a global entity that triples as a TxLips Academy, TxLips Consulting Group, and an international female and gender-expansive rock collective. Logan believes it is vital for people to be well-rounded and strategic in creating careers based on passion and built off longevity. She is the Diversity Editor for Guitar Girl Magazine, President of the Girls Rock Camp Alliance Board of Directors, and a Board Member of the Vermont Law School Alumni Association Board of Directors. GABBY's MENTIONS Diamond / Cry Mob / J Fly / Sister Rosetta Tharpe / Tina Bell / Johnson / Ibanez / Jackson / ESP / PRS / EMG / Ernie Ball / Jodi Head straps / Crate / Fender / Kustom GABBY's LINKS Gabby on Linktree MID-RIFF LINKS Website Instagram Facebook Newsletter Blog  Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report Thanks for rating/reviewing on Apple Podcasts! Support Mid-Riff by shopping on Reverb! Check out more from Ruinous Media! Bumper Music: “The Dead Pool” by Guitar Gabby & The TxLips Band Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda Artwork by Julia Gualtieri

Queen of S-Mountain presents Gear Time Live hosted by podcast host LG! This episode is sponsored by Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying + selling musical instruments and gear. www.reverb.com This special series will go out on QOSM podcast channels during its run and we couldn't be more amped for it. Gear Time Live is a music gear game show where nothing is live and everyone wins, except sexism.  Promotional consideration for this episode is provided by EarthQuaker Devices (www.earthquakerdevices.com) and Ruinous Media (www.ruinousmedia.com)  Our guests today are Colleen Fazio, Nikki Nacho Stevens, Kel O Watt, and Hilary B. Jones! Watch the episode on YouTube here: https://tinyurl.com/GearTimeLive1  

A recent court case found that playing songs with offensive lyrics in a workplace can contribute to hostile environment sexual harassment. But what the heck is that? And how can you prevent it? Hilary covers some harassment basics in this episode! --> Some steps to follow if you've experienced harassment can be found on the EEOC website Huge thanks to this episode's sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! MID-RIFF LINKS Website Instagram Threads Facebook Newsletter Blog  Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report Thanks for rating/reviewing on Apple Podcasts! Support Mid-Riff by shopping on Reverb! Check out more from Ruinous Media! Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda Artwork by Julia Gualtieri

Music as a reputable career choice, boy bands, prophetic guitar tattoos, visiting 34 countries, and the role of those with power in the industry are part of Hilary's conversation with guitarist Angie Swan. Huge thanks to this episode's sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! ANGIE's BIO Angie Swan is a guitarist/producer originally from Milwaukee, WI. After Attending Berklee College of Music, Angie worked with artists such as David Byrne ("American Utopia"), Will.i.am, Cee Lo Green, Billy Porter, Fifth Harmony, Ari Lennox, Adam Lambert, Terri Lyne Carrington and many more. She has also toured with Cirque du Soleil's production Amaluna. Angie is a 2x Grammy nominee and Tony Award recipient. Angie is currently working on releasing her debut album set to be released in late 2023.  ANGIE's MENTIONS NAMM / Berklee / Premier Guitar / Guitar World / Paul McCartney / Prince / Joe Satriani / Stevie Ray Vaughn / Tracy Chapman / Robert Cray / Dave Brubeck / Chick Correa / Green Day / Nine Inch Nails / Nirvana / Stone Temple Pilots / Jared Sharp / Talking Heads / Adrian Belew / David Byrne / Jerry Harrison / Wes Montgomery / Jimmy Page / Pete Kepler / Anna Blumenthal / Sam Barsch / Mono Neon / Lyndon Rochelle / Esperanza Spalding / Annie Clark / St Vincent / Justin Tranter / Reeve Carney / Thomas Pridgen / Ronald Bruner / Eddie Brown / Novo Guitars / Fano Guitars / Naggs Guitars / PRS Guitars / Lollar Pickups / Epiphone Guitars / Gibson Guitars / Kauer Guitars / Mesa Boogie Amps / Supro Amps / Kemper Amps / Fender Guitars / EarthQuaker Devices / Walrus Audio / Quarantine Effects / Boss Effects ANGIE's LINKS Instagram MID-RIFF LINKS Website Instagram Facebook Newsletter Blog  Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report Thanks for rating/reviewing on Apple Podcasts! Support Mid-Riff by shopping on Reverb! Check out more from Ruinous Media! Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda Artwork by Julia Gualtieri

Feeling overwhelmed by the world? Want to come up with a plan to get involved, but need a few ideas? Hilary's got you (and/or your music-related company) covered. Huge thanks to this episode's sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices / extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH / earthquakerdevices.com  Stompbox Sonic / personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA / stompbox-sonic.myshopify.com  Holcomb Guitars / custom guitars and guitar repair in RI/MA / holcombguitars.com  Check out images and citations for this episode here: https://www.hilarybjones.com/blog/getting-active  MID-RIFF LINKS Website / hilarybjones.com/midriffpodcast  Instagram / instagram.com/midriffpodcast  Facebook / facebook.com/midriffpodcast  Blog / hilarybjones.com/blog   Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report / bit.ly/gendergear  Check out more from Ruinous Media / ruinousmedia.com  Thanks for subscribing, rating, and reviewing on your podcast player! Theme Music / "Hedonism" by Towanda / towanda.bandcamp.com  Artwork / Julia Gualieri / juliagualtieri.com 

Hilary talks about why there are so few moms in bands and in music gear more broadly and discusses what individuals and companies can do to help moms keep playing and pursuing their careers. Huge thanks to this episode's sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices / extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH / earthquakerdevices.com  Stompbox Sonic / personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA / stompbox-sonic.myshopify.com  Holcomb Guitars / custom guitars and guitar repair in RI/MA / holcombguitars.com  LINKS FROM EPISODE Song Sandwich Podcast / instagram.com/song_sandwich  40 Watt Podcast / instagram.com/40wattpodcast Handsy Instagram / instagram.com/handsybandsy  The Other F Word Documentary / en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Other_F_Word  How Do Abortion Rights Connect to Music Gear? / hilarybjones.com/blog/abortion-rights-music-gear  Second shift / en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Second_Shift  Glass ceiling / https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_ceiling  Glass escalator / en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_escalator  Glass cliff / en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_cliff  Feminization of work / digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1032&context=gender_studies  Gender wage gap / nytimes.com/2017/05/13/upshot/the-gender-pay-gap-is-largely-because-of-motherhood.html  Motherhood penalty / aauw.org/issues/equity/motherhood/  Are Musical Instrument Gender Associations Changing? / journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0022429409335878?journalCode=jrma  Musical Instrument Experiences YouGov Poll / today.yougov.com/topics/society/articles-reports/2022/08/23/musical-instrument-experiences-yougov-poll  7 Ways Music Retailers Can Support Parents / hilarybjones.com/blog/2021/12/30/7-ways-music-retailers-can-support-parents?rq=retail  State Medical and Family Leave Laws / ncsl.org/labor-and-employment/state-family-and-medical-leave-laws  Lactation Laws / dol.gov/agencies/whd/pump-at-work#:~:text=The%20Fair%20Labor%20Standards%20Act,need%20to%20express%20the%20milk  MID-RIFF LINKS Website / hilarybjones.com/midriffpodcast  Instagram / instagram.com/midriffpodcast  Facebook / facebook.com/midriffpodcast  Blog / hilarybjones.com/blog  Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report / bit.ly/gendergear  Check out more from Ruinous Media / ruinousmedia.com  Thanks for subscribing, rating, and reviewing on your podcast player! Theme Music / "Hedonism" by Towanda / towanda.bandcamp.com  Artwork / Julia Gualieri / juliagualtieri.com 

Mid-Riff went to NAMM and spoke with 6 manufacturers, 4 MI media/demo folks, and 1 retailer to give you the goods re: the current state of the industry/diversity, equity, and inclusion! The following questions were answered: What's rad at NAMM? What changes have we seen in the industry regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion since 2020? What changes still need to be made? Which companies have made major strides re: DEI recently? By the following awesome industry folks: Ally Amarall / EarthQuaker Devices / earthquakerdevices.com Mark Turley / Summer School Electronics / summerschoolelectronics.com Rob Cavanna / Hiwatt Amplifiers / hiwatt.co.uk Sasha Dunable / Dunable Guitars / dunableguitars.com Loki Davidson / Poly Effects / polyeffects.com Emily Harris / Get Offset / youtube.com/c/getoffset Joan Braga / Get Offset + Pedal Playhouse / youtube.com/c/PedalPlayhouse Steve Rowe / 60 Cycle Hum / youtube.com/@60CycleHumCast/podcasts Ruben Zarate / Seymour Duncan / seymourduncan.com Johnny Morales / Oakland Guitars / oakland-guitars.com Jason Mays / Working Class Music / youtube.com/c/workingclassmusic Also: Looking for an inclusive management training for you or your company? Small manufacturers, luthiers, and retailers, take a peak at the upcoming online course, No Stairway Denied: Creating Inclusive Workplaces in Music running May 9th-June 8th!  Learn more here: bit.ly/nostairwaydenied Huge thanks to this episode's sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices / extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH / earthquakerdevices.com Stompbox Sonic / personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA / stompbox-sonic.myshopify.com Holcomb Guitars / custom guitars and guitar repair in RI/MA / holcombguitars.com MID-RIFF LINKS Website / hilarybjones.com/midriffpodcast Instagram / instagram.com/midriffpodcast Facebook / facebook.com/midriffpodcast Blog / hilarybjones.com/blog Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report / bit.ly/gendergear Check out more from Ruinous Media / ruinousmedia.com Thanks for subscribing, rating, and reviewing on your podcast player! Theme Music / "Hedonism" by Towanda / towanda.bandcamp.com Artwork / Julia Gualieri / juliagualtieri.com

The geariest love story, the gendering of the harp, a solution for nagging wife memes, and leading by example are part of Hilary's conversation with Emily Hopkins (aka, Emily Harpist) and Russ Fro. Huge thanks to this episode's sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! Register for No Stairway Denied Online Course: bit.ly/nostairwaydenied EMILY and RUSS's BIO Emily Hopkins is a classically trained professional harpist who stumbled upon effects pedals and created a YouTube channel with her partner Russ as a resource for all musicians interested in discovering new sounds. With over 22 years playing experience, Emily regularly performs around Long Island, New York, where she resides, and also gives effect pedal clinics with Russ. They are currently working on various soundtracks and scoring projects, as well as regularly live-streaming on YouTube every Wednesday. EMILY and RUSS's MENTIONS Edmark Castaneda / EarthQuaker Devices / Lion and Healy / Salvi / Dusty Strings / 29 Pedals / Empress Effects / Electrofoods / Strymon / Chase Bliss EMILY and RUSS's LINKS YouTube Instagram Website MID-RIFF LINKS ONLINE COURSE! NEW MID-RIFF MERCH! Website Instagram Facebook Newsletter Blog  Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report Thanks for rating/reviewing on Apple Podcasts! Support Mid-Riff by shopping on Reverb! Check out more from Ruinous Media! Bumper Music: Always & Forever by Emily Hopkins Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda Artwork by Julia Gualtieri

Most companies want to be good rolemodels in the industry, but often don't know where to start. In this episode, Hilary talks about the importance of creating company values and using them to create a better workplace and industry.  She follows up with info on her next online course, No Stairway Denied: Creating Inclusive Workplaces in Music, where folks can learn how to create and use company values and a whole bunch more! Sign up here to get notified when registration opens: bit.ly/nostairwayinfo ONLINE COURSE INFO WHO is this course for?  Managers and small business owners in the music gear industry: retailers, manufacturers, luthiers, etc. --> Perhaps you *whoops* accidentally started a business because you love music gear --> You have limited management and/or diversity training --> You want to meet other cool folks in the industry interested in this topic --> You are a pretty small company and might not be able to hire someone to do this work 1:1 with your company --> You really want to create a better workplace and industry   WHAT is this course? We'll cover a range of management-related topics through the lens of diversity and inclusion, and we will dig into that specifically a bit, too. All content will be directly connected to the industry and taught in a way that is directly applicable to your daily work with tips and tools to get you creating a more welcoming workplace right away!   WHEN is the course? Running five weeks, May 8th-June 9th, the course is online and at your own speed with a new topic released weekly. There will be optional (but encouraged-- it's a great chance to hear from and connect with others!) weekly check-ins Fridays at 12pm EST!   WHY should you take this course? You want to be a good role model in your community and in the industry. The industry is changing for the better and you want to be on the front end of that change: for yourself, your employees, and your customers! HOW can I learn more? --> Sign up here to get get notified when registration opens: bit.ly/nostairwayinfo Huge thanks to this episode's sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! MID-RIFF LINKS NEW MID-RIFF MERCH! Website Instagram Facebook Newsletter Blog  Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report Thanks for rating/reviewing on Apple Podcasts! Support Mid-Riff by shopping on Reverb! Check out more from Ruinous Media! Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda Artwork by Julia Gualtieri

The perils and promises of repairing amplifiers and posting on YouTube, tips for getting into repair, and diagnosing your dying amp are all part of Hilary's conversation with Colleen Fazio. Huge thanks to this episode's sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! COLLEEN's BIO Colleen Fazio started building guitar amps for fun shortly after high school. She then landed a repair job at Deltronics, an audio repair shop in Illinois, where her love for guitar amps flourished. Colleen attributes much of her progress to the patient teachings of the shop owner, Mike Delvalle.  After moving to Los Angeles in 2019, Colleen began working as a repair technician at Revamp with Andy Arahood, who became another pillar in her tube amp journey. Now, she is repairing and building amps out of her own workshop in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles.  COLLEEN's MENTIONS Fender / Gibson / Peavey / Hartke / Ampeg / Tube Amp Handbook / Mojotone / Marshall COLLEEN's LINKS YouTube Instagram MID-RIFF LINKS NEW MID-RIFF MERCH! Women in Music Industries Seminar at USC Website Instagram Facebook Newsletter Blog  Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report Thanks for rating/reviewing on Apple Podcasts! Support Mid-Riff by shopping on Reverb! Check out more from Ruinous Media! Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda Artwork by Julia Gualtieri

Many marginalized musicians have a shared experience of dread anticipating negative treatment when entering a music store— as though they are preparing for battle. In this episode, Hilary talks about this experience of “anticipatory armor,” how it works, and how retailers can prevent it.Huge thanks to this episode's sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!MID-RIFF LINKSAnticipatory Armor in Music Retail with citations!WebsiteInstagramFacebookNewsletterBlog Gender and Music Gear Experiences ReportThanks for rating/reviewing on Apple Podcasts!Support Mid-Riff by shopping on Reverb!Check out more from Ruinous Media!Theme Music: "Hedonism" by TowandaArtwork by Julia Gualtieri

Today we have Blake Ibanez from the crossover thrash band,  POWER TRIP.  We  share our experiences growing up in Texas and how it shaped our perspectives on our musical lives. I finally get to declare  my admiration for him and how proud I am that we come from the same place. We discuss gear, his current set up and his musical influences.  Also, Blake tells us what inspired his new band FUGITIVE and hints at next steps for POWER TRIP.  https://powertripsl.bandcamp.com/musichttps://fugitivetx.bandcamp.com/album/maniac Explore more music podcasts at Ruinous Media.Find us on Instagram

 On today's episode we get to spend time with Cody Votolato. Cody is a singer, songwriter and guitarist living in Los Angeles by way of Seattle. Cody was a founding member of The Blood Brothers and Head Wound City, recording and touring with both from the late 90's to 2010. He has also performed and recorded with Cold Cave, Telekinesis and Anya Marina. More recently, Cody has released a record under the moniker,  JR Slayer. In this episode, we discuss  his experience playing guitar in a seminal hardcore band, being in a band with Nick Zinner and the catalyst for his solo effort as J.R. Slayer. We hear a couple tunes and of course, discuss gear. https://jrslayer.bandcamp.com/https://www.thebloodbrothers.com/https://headwoundcity.bandcamp.com/album/head-wound-city-ep Explore more music podcasts at Ruinous Media.Find us on Instagram

Today I get to meet Sara L'Abriola! Sara was born into a musical family in 1998 in Garrison, New York. Her father is an award-winning sound designer and composer; her mother, a singer/guitarist and teacher.  Sara's own early musical training included classical guitar at 8 years old, and at 13 she discovered and became passionate about the music of Django Reinhardt. More recently she she's toured and recorded with the likes of Samia, The Overcoats, Cold War Kids,  Gus Dapperton and her own project Hank. We discuss her hired gun work, her affinity for Django, and how this influence seeps into her current playing and projects. https://linktr.ee/thisishanksmusichttps://hank.bandcamp.com/album/call-me-hank Explore more music podcasts at Ruinous Media.Find us on Instagram

Joe takes a moment to thank YOU the listeners for all the support in 2022!  He also invites you to chime and let him know how he's doing, what's great, what could be better and what you'd like to see or hear from Tour Stories/The Check-In in 2023 and beyond.   He also wants to thank all the guests of 2022 and encourages YOU to support them by going to shows and buying their records.  And please, check out the growing roster at Ruinous Media and stay tuned for some radical new shows in 2023. Reach Joe at tsjoe@ruinousmedia.comhttps://www.ruinousmedia.com/Use coupon code FRET10 to claim 10% off your iZotope plug-in purchase or try Music Production Suite Pro free for 30 days.Go to www.izotope.com/en/lp/ruinous @thetourstories

 Today is a great one! We talk to my old friend Kurt Ballou from Converge! Kurt is a guitarist and producer from Salem, Massachusetts.  In this episode we get a glimpse inside the mind of a true multi-hyphenate and polymath. Not only did Kurt invent a new style of hardcore with Converge but he's a luthier and gear designer with his own GodCity Instruments AND a successful and amazingly prolific producer at his own GodCity Studios in Salem. This guy will make you feel lazy no matter how hard you do whatever it is that you do (at least he makes me feel that way). Enjoy!https://kurtballou.com/https://godcitystudio.com/https://www.convergecult.com/Explore more music podcasts at Ruinous Media.Find us on Instagram

 I'm so happy to sit down with my old friend Jesse Dayton! Jesse is a guitarist, author,  record producer and songwriter from Austin by way of Beaumont, Texas. In addition to cutting his teeth on punk rock throughout the 80's and 90s,  Jesse had a serious interest in country and rockabilly. Not only a founding member of The Road Kings, Jesse has recorded and toured extensively with Waylon Jennings, Rob Zombie, X and Johnny Cash to name a few.  We get to talk about our shared experience growing up as weird kids in small town Texas and how that informed our outlook and our careers. Jesse also shares his experience backing up some of the most iconic artists in history and embarking on a successful solo career and author.  https://jesse-dayton.bandcamp.com/musichttps://www.jessedayton.com/Explore more music podcasts at Ruinous Media.Find us on Instagram

A new Anti-Heroes with Zach Blair podcast is out! Eva Walker of the awesome band The Black Tones. From Zach: “I love this episode! I was new to The Black Tones and Eva but man, I was blown away with her energy and love for music, life and guitar! Also fun fact--Eva's brother plays drums in her band, her husband plays bass and her MOM SINGS BACKING VOCALS!!! What?!?? Isn't that insane?!!! It's a true family band and I AM HERE FOR IT!! We talk about being from Seattle and the overwhelming influence of Hendrix on a guitar player from there (even influencing her guitar choice), navigating being female and black in a rock guitar band and we also discuss her record, “Cobain and Cornbread” (genius title) and the Sub Pop single The End of Everything.Thanks to Dunlop for their episode support!DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE!!!Explore more music podcasts at Ruinous Media.Find us on Instagram

" FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON TWO!!!!!! Thank you all so much for joining me!  I couldn't be happier or more thankful to have this opportunity for another amazing season and we're starting it off with a BANG!!  Today I get to sit down with a buddy I met almost thirty years ago! A little backstory: Chris Shiflett used to play in a punk band called, No Use For A Name in the 90's and I used to play in a punk band called Hagfish (also in the 90's...which is crazy because I'm still 25).Our paths used to cross all the time because we were on the same label (Fat Wreck Chords) and played shows together all over the place but it wasn't until one night at the famous, Bottom Of The Hill in San Francisco, Chris came out to see us play and him and i just hit it off. We realized we had a lot in common. From heavy metal to our love for the same guitars and gear and even the same players. We also both had older brothers that also played and had showed us both everything we knew.  It was like we'd know each other forever and we've been close friends ever since. I called him immediately after I'd heard the news that he'd joined one of the world's biggest (if not THE biggest) bands. I was so happy for him and proud of him. He's also been a major inspiration for me to always keep pushing and wanting better for myself. He's just the best and I love the guy.He deserves everything he has ten-fold. He's also a hell of a player and we talk about all of that and so so much more.I could keep going on and on but you'll hear me do a lot of that!Once again, thank you for tuning into my first episode of my second season of this thing that I love so much. I couldn't do it without you all and I hope you enjoy!" -Zachhttps://www.jimdunlop.com/Explore more music podcasts at Ruinous Media.Find us on Instagram

LOU REED - WORDS & MUSIC, MAY 1965This Light In The Attic podcast is a companion piece to Words and Music, May 1965, an album of previously unreleased songs recorded by a young Lou Reed with future Velvet Underground bandmate, John Cale. It includes first known recordings of such iconic songs as "I'm Waiting for the Man" and "Heroin." These recordings will be released to the public for the first time on Light in the Attic Records.Our host, Tunde Adebimpe sits down with Matt Sullivan (co-owner and founder of Light in the Attic Records) and Lou Reed archivists Jason Stern and Don Fleming to get their insights into how the tape was discovered and how the songs were recorded by Cale and Reed in the spring of 1965. Listen along with Matt, Don and Jason as they share their appreciation and knowledge of these extraordinary recordings. Produced by Light in the Attic, Ruinous Media and Dann Gallucci.Use coupon code FRET10 to claim 10% off your iZotope plug-in purchase or try Music Production Suite Pro free for 30 days.Go to www.izotope.com/en/lp/ruinous

We would like to welcome Zach Blair and his newest podcast ANTI-HEROES to the Ruinous Media Network!!!!! Anti-Heroes is a podcast about guitar players that aren't on the covers of the guitar magazines but our host, Zach Blair thinks they should be.  Each episode we'll have discussions with players about their motivations, intentions and, best of all, their gear.  We'll talk about their careers and how they express themselves in the constantly changing world of guitar music. Zach Blair is lifelong guitar obsessive with a career spanning almost thirty years. From his early days in Hagfish that he started with his brother on to the world renowned shock rock musical theater that is GWAR to currently recording and touring in Chicago's Rise Against for the last 15 years.  Zach is still searching when it's comes to guitar playing and always will be.  Maybe he'll find some answers right here on Anti-Heroes.Anti-Heros is proudly sponsored by Jim Dunlop and MXR pedals.https://www.jimdunlop.com/Use Code Fret10 for a free month of Music Production Suite Pro and a 10% discount on all other software. Visit Izotope.com

This week's guests are Brad/Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard & Brad drummer Regan Hagar.  The two founded Loosegroove records in 1994 where they signed up & coming artists & celebrated a multi-genre roster with a slant to Hip Hop & Rock. Today Loosegroove is still lively & diverse with new releases from the long awaited Painted Shield, Duff Mckagan's The Living, Britney Davis, & Tiger Cub. In this episode, the four discuss why Loosegroove is not just a record label for Stone & Regan, but a vehicle for two friends to share ideas, bond & do something they truly believe in together. We hear why & how Loosegroove operates the way they do & how it lends to their longevity.  Stone & Regan give us some insight into Brad's writing process & we learn why working with Shawn Smith has left a lasting impression on them.  John & Amy open the episode with a discussion on disruption. Why are we subconsciously committed to homogeneity in our personal & group behavior? Amy explains why having a novel approach typically fuels empathy & why it is so important to rethink how we do things both socially & in our professional lives.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media. Check out all the Loosegroove artists here. Loosegroove.This episode's featured music is by Tiger Cub.As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.The DR & the DJ Minor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store.The Flying Apron. Serving Seattle communities for over 18 years, Flying Apron is the “go to” specialty bakery & café for y

This week we salute our partnership with The High Gain Podcast, a podcast that celebrates the guitar. Each week John Kieltyka and Ed Peterson will introduce you to a guitar, share its cultural significance and provide you a slew of questionable (and likely very funny) facts on its origin and history. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll realize that this podcast is not just for guitar enthusiasts, but anyone who enjoys a good time.  Episode 206  The CBS-Fender deal went down in 1965, but the story started well before then. Enjoy!- 1966 Fender Stratocasterhttps://www.thehighgain.com/podcast/66-stratocasterhttps://www.ruinousmedia.com/thehighgainEpisode sponsored by Izotope. For 10% off software or a month free of Music Production Suite Pro go to https://www.izotope.com/ and use code FRET10 Ruinous also thanks Minor Figures. For 20% off go to https://us.minorfigures.com/ and use code DRANDDJ

This week, John & Amy speak with Chana Ross. Chana is a Pelvic Physiotherapist & Clinic Director at Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness in Toronto, ON.  She is also a mother of 4 & host of She Has The Audacity, a podcast about women who are entrepreneurs, leaders & mothers that want to leave their mark on the world.  In this episode John, Amy & Chana discuss the connection that is created in postpartum between physical & mental health & the struggles women have that are not outwardly addressed in our culture.  Chana & Amy illustrate the direct relationship between the pelvic floor & the nervous system & how that influences life outside of motherhood.  Chana shares her strategy for managing a very busy life & she tells us why she prefers the word  “birth” over “delivery”.Amy & John start this episode with a story about John neglecting a minor health issue even after 2 doctors (Amy & his therapist) told him to have it looked at. John shares his experience when the issue is finally treated & Amy explains how a minor health problem gone unchecked can lead to a major problem.  John's drama continues when, immediately after his treatment, he has to pick up his soaking wet child at daycare, stop by the pharmacy for his prescription & suffers the side effects of the medication. This week's featured music is by F!RES. Theme music by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media. As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.The DR & The DJ Join Dr. Amy for her very popular Perimenopause Nutrition 101 Course. It's the secret to happy healthy hormones in midlife. Registration closes 4/10/22. EARLY BIRD OFFER: Use code:  ESTROGEN100 at check out for $100 off through 4/4/22. Sign up hereFind out the top 20 vinyl records DJ John recommends you have in your vinyl library. Sign up for his list to gain access.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Get 25% off with discount code: DRWUNDER25Minor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store

This week, John & Amy talk to Seattle rock n roll luminary Kim Warnick. Kim is a founding member, bass player & singer for The Fastbacks & Visqueen. Kim has consistently been a part of the Seattle music scene from the late 70's to present, opening local shows for Joan Jett & The Ramones & touring globally with Seaweed & Pearl Jam. In this episode she shares her experiences growing up in the early Seattle music scene, the relationship to her own drug & alcohol issues & what finally triggered her to get sober. John, Amy & Kim discuss how the loss of a sibling disconnects them from the past & the ways in which they've chosen to move forward from that loss. Kim updates us on The Fastbacks, how Duff Makagen wound up in the band & explains how she keeps her overall positive outlook alive. We open the episode with John's most recent visit to his therapist. He shares why he's feeling overwhelmed & why his therapist's recommendation was simply to take a nap. Amy explains why maneuvering the fine line of self sabotage & self-care is both tricky & important in our day to day living. This week's featured music is by  The Black Tones. Theme music by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media. As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.The DR & The DJWunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Get 25% off with discount code: DRWUNDER25Minor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store

On this week's B-side, John & Amy discuss their new found super power of grief: Clarity. John talks about how much the few weeks surrounding his sister's death have brought profound clarity to his life & encouraged him to stop tolerating the bullshit. Dr. Amy talks about why this is as we face mortality as our nervous system calibrates to the loss of a loved one & what is the best thing to do with this super power & how to use it. The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Get 25% off with discount code: DRWUNDER25Minor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store

On this week's The DR & The DJ B-Side, John & Amy talk about the recent death of John's sister just a few days ahead of recording this podcast. John tells the story of her struggle with alcohol & an eating disorder. They go over the dos & don'ts of helping someone going through the grieving process or struggling with a loved one dealing with addiction.The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Get 25% off with discount code: DRWUNDER25Minor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store

Kassie is a founding member, singer and lyricist for Guerilla Toss.  In this episode Kassie and Joe discuss her life at home during the involuntary touring break, what happens when her "home life" and "rock n roll" life meet and why she's looking forward to getting back on the road and supporting Famously Alive  (out March 25th on Sub Pop Records).   Kassie shares how her close friend and collaborator helped her kick a heroin habit and why that relationship is so important to the new record.   She also explains how the video for the single was born out of a stress nap and why her dog  Watley is built for touring.  We hear the new single,  Cannibal Capitol  and close the episode with Betty Dreams of  Green Men  from GT Ultra. https://www.subpop.com/https://guerillatoss.bandcamp.com/Visit https://www.izotope.com/ and use code FRET10 to get 10% off all softwareVisit https://wundergroundcoffee.com/ and use code doctorwunder to get 10% your purchase

This week on The DR & The DJ Bsides, Amy and John get real about arguing and navigating your relationship, especially when one of them is ADHD. They discuss how the solution is to understand what your partner needs and understand not the language of love but the language of the nervous system. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedj.The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

This week on The DR & The DJ Bsides, DR Amy & DJ John discuss WTF "Mindful Drinking" is. Mindful drinking is a lifestyle & a movement for those who are mild to moderate drinkers who want to practice a sense of ritual & mindfulness around alcohol consumption. Mindful Drinking would not be suitable for anyone in recovery or who may need a recovery/ sobriety program. Dr Amy discusses the various stages of alcohol use from beneficial, to casual/ non-harmful, to problematic use & then to chronic dependence. Both Dr Amy & DJ John share personal stories of drinking mindfully.... or not. Tune in for a new way to think about how & why we drink & what questions to ask ourselves. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedjThe DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

On this week's B-sides, Dr Amy & DJ John talk about how to go into the New Year with forgiveness, compassion, self-acceptance, consistency & optimism. This is the toolbox you'll need to take on those New Year resolutions. You'll also need to harness all those rainbows & unicorns & be realistic about the year ahead. Amy & John also talk about some of the things that made 2021 not as awful as you may think as well as what they are hoping for in the year ahead--it involves pickleball, sunshine, taking breaks and looking at things not as bad & good but as cause & effect. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedjThe DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

On this week's B-sides, Dr Amy & DJ John's word of the (holi)day is "Enmeshment".   Enmeshment is a relationship system where members are expected to think, feel, and believe certain ways, based upon spoken or unspoken rules for interaction.  That form of relationship ultimately prevents true independence.   Sound familiar?  Happy Holidays!  Tune in to hear some of John & Amy's reasons why we keep going back to toxic family members and some tools to help you break away from the damage they are inflicting on you. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedjThe DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

On this week's B-sides Dr Amy & DJ John talk about how to survive the winter blahs…. a common feeling, especially in the PNW. During dark & cold days people feel an increase in anxiety, depression, a lack of motivation & in general can just feel sad. The holidays can help or hurt this for people. Tune in to hear about 7 things you can do! Also, Amy & John challenge us all to a walking challenge for December! Only rules are you walk outside daily for a minimum of 10 min. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedjTheme music by Michael Lerner. Other tunes by Palm Fraud. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.You are not alone. The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

This week John & Amy speak with Renee Erickson. Renee is a James Beard award winning Seattle based chef &  restaurateur, owning & operating a family of restaurants under the umbrella of Sea Creatures. Renee has published two beautifully written & designed cookbooks. The first, A Boat, a Whale, a Walruswon a 2015 PNB book award & her newest book, Getaway, Food and Drink to Transport Youwas selected as the #1 cookbook of 2021 by Amazon. John, Amy & Renee address the general exhaustion that came with operating a restaurant in the pandemic & the responsibility that they have to their staff. Renee shares her process & the challenges of writing The Getaway& how aesthetic plays a role in both her books & restaurant design. We learn how Renee contributes to a better food system through Smart Catch, a sustainably sourced seafood program & we learn how a trip to Rome in her 20's changed her career path from artist to chef. This week's episode celebrates travel. John & Amy discuss the benefits of travel & why it is so important to them and their perspective health. Amy shares an unlikely coincidence while living & working in Thailand & John talks about their trip to a nude resort in Mexico & how it changed his view on human acceptance. We also hear about a family trip to India that found them on unplanned & very long cab ride near the Pakistan border. This week's featured music is by Ducks Ltd. Theme music by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media. As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not AloneThe DR & The DJWunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

This one-on-one episode is with legendary indie rock drummer Joe Plummer from such bands as Cold War Kids, Modest Mouse, The Shins, and Mister Heavenly. He also runs a podcasting group called Ruinous Media. We talk about touring with Cold War Kids, Stephen Malkmus playing basketball, and play another edition of Musician Matchups: Sonics Edition. Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven! If you don't already, be sure to follow on Instagram (@indiebasketball) for all the latest. Follow on Twitter! https://twitter.com/indiebasketball Check out the ol' YouTube channel! 

Emergency Room: The Covid Diaries, is a true-life look at what it was like behind the scenes at a major American hospital as the Covid-19 pandemic swept through the United States. In Episode Three Matthew and Guy speak with Dr. Chloe Bryson Cahn, a professor of Infectious Diseases and a physician whose expertise is stopping the spread of diseases like the coronavirus.She explains how she treats infections and builds protocols that keep patients and staff safe and we hear her frustrations about what has been the most momentous and terrifying year in world health in the last century - and celebrate a few healthcare victories. 

On this week's episode, we hear from singer & actor Colin Donnell. Colin has been active on both Broadway & television for most of his life, ranging from dramatic television roles like NBC's Chicago Med to the Broadway production of Cameron Crowes Almost Famous. Though work slowed down for him in 2020, Colin was not idle. He completed a record for his project The Nineteen Twenty with his friend & collaborator Brian Usifer & most importantly, experienced the birth of his child during a pandemic which did not go without complications. Amy, John & Colin discuss the "good side" of social media, the importance of being open to talk about mental health, & how a combination of music, exercise & meditation proves to be a successful, holistic approach to coping with life's stressors.  John starts the episode with his experience of one of parents most frightful tasks, teaching your teen to drive. He also reaches into his past to share his early driving experience, which is not without a few insightful facts for Amy.  Amy gives us the lowdown on the under education of menstruation. She breaks down the monthly cycle & tells us how scheduling activities around each phase of the cycle can change & improve one's life.  Everyone can meditate. Amy & John share how & why they meditate & the variety of benefits & versions of meditation there are for our over stressed, unfocused humans.  This week's featured music is by The Nineteen Twenty  As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone. The DR & the DJ  Theme by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media 

This weeks guest is CEO of Sub Pop records & good friend of John & Amy, Megan Jasper. Megan tells us how she landed in Seattle & at Sub Pop in the late 1980's. John & Amy & Megan discuss sexism in the music industry, the importance of exercise in dealing with grief & the role passion plays in keeping a small business afloat for over 30 years. Megan also tells us  why pets of all shapes & sizes have brought great pleasure to her life.This episode opens with Johns experience of how a simple errand across town can turn into a vomity & bloody Seinfeldian experience. Amy gives us her perspective on diet culture, how it specifically targets women, & how changing the conversation from calorie counting to nourishment is a healthier option for personal nutrition.   This weeks featured music is by Chai.   Their new record Wink is out now on Sub Pop Records.    As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone. https://thedrandthedj.com/ Music by Chai. Theme song by Micheal Lerner. Listen to more podcast at Ruinous Media. Thank you to our sponsors:IZotope. The show uses Izotope's audio plug ins & software extensively to make everything sound better. Check out the Producers Club & Music Production Suite Pro with a 7-day free trial. On all other software, get 10% off with code FRET10 at izotope.com.

Demoitus isn't just the artistic fear or regret that you've "lost the magic" on the path from first demo recording of a song to the “studio” version. It's also the experience musicians and artists go through getting to the final version.... the people, the spaces and the resources that influence the process. As the 20th anniversary of the release of The Shins Oh, Inverted World arrives, we hear about the creation and the evolution of that album's 2001 hit song New Slang with James Mercer, singer, songwriter and founding member of The Shins. We dive in with James and learn about the inspiration that helped create New Slang and The Shins itself, as well as hear for the first time the original micro cassette bedroom demos of the classic song.Demoitis is hosted by Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse, The Shins, Mister Heavenly, Cold War Kids) and Dann Gallucci (Murder City Devils, Modest Mouse) and produced by Ruinous Media and Little Everywhere.Enter Fret10 for a 10% discount on Izotope software. You can also receive a free mot of Music Production Suite Pro and access all the tools you need to mix, master and restore audio. Visit Izotope.com

Nick Waterhouse is a singer, songwriter and producer from Southern California and has  released five LP's on Innovative Leisure., He was a previous guest on The Check-In and was kind enough to give us a bonus Tour Story from his first European  tour.   There may or may not be a secret visit from Joe's pal Nick Thorburn too.  Whoops!Music by Nick Waterhouse and Joe PlummerEpisode sponsored by Izotope , Izotope.com FRET10 at checkout

Our guest this episode is Joe Plummer, extraordinary drummer for so many great bands and host of the Tour Stories podcast on Ruinous Media, which he co-operates and produces a number of podcasts. We had a great time talking about his musical past and his great success in getting enviable gigs time after time. He also dropped a hint on a new podcast coming from Ruinous, so stay tuned! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did, because it was fun, fun, fun. Thanks for listening!  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast or cover song videos, please support us at PATREON. This is what makes the Couch Riffs world turn and your support is much appreciated (and needed!). Thanks to folks who have been behind us all along and to folks who have recently gotten involved. You're the best.  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://ruinousmedia.com  

Rosie Tucker is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles who also finds the time to teach audio production to middle school kids.   In this episode Rosie and Joe discuss their experience contracting Covid-19,   Rosie's thoughts on remote teaching and the difficulties of emotional regulation when you are forced to share the same space with someone for over a year.   Rosie's third record,  Supreme Sucker (Epitaph Records)  comes out on  April 30th.  Rosies tells us how the record was made,  gives us a quick tutorial on one of  the key instruments  used and explains why everyone of their records serves a personal purpose. Music by Rosie Tucker and Joe PlummerEpisode sponsored by Izotope, Izotope.com and Caddis, Caddislife.com

With each episode of Diddie Wah Diddie: Blues City, Georgia-basedblues phenom Jontavious Willis interviews one of his blues heros. Forour second installment, we are sharing Jontavious' conversation withblues harmonica trailblazer Paul Oscher. Oscher served in the MuddyWaters Blues Band from 1967 until 1972 and remained a fixture inChicago's blues scene until his passing in April 2021. Jontavious andPaul recorded this conversation in 2020 and discussed Oscher's earlydays playing accordion, his attempts to emulate Little Walter, some ofthe larger-than-life personalities that crossed his path, his harps ofchoice and much more. It's a great tribute to a true blues hero.Hosted by Jontavious Willis and produced by the Fretboard Journalmagazine and Ruinous Media.

With each episode of Diddie Wah Diddie: Blues City, Grammy-nominated, Georgia-based blues phenom Jontavious Willis interviews one of his blues heroes. First up: The one-and-only Taj Mahal. Taj reflects on the music he heard growing up, the connections between agriculture and music, why he shuns genres, his love for Jimmy Reed, Leadbelly and a lot more.Look for a new episode of Diddie Wah Diddie: Blues City every two weeks.Hosted by Jontavious Willis and produced by the Fretboard Journal magazine and Ruinous Media.  Want to sponsor the show? Contact patrick@ruinousmedia.com.https://www.tajblues.comhttp://jontaviouswillis.comhttps://www.fretboardjournal.comhttps://www.ruinousmedia.com

My guest Joe Plummer (Cold War Kids, Modest Mouse, Shins, Mister Heavenly, Magic Magicians) and I talk Public Image Ltd, Flipper, Dub and Reggae, and so many other things…Ruinous Media, the Tour Stories podcast, Coromandelles, records and record covers that made an impression on him, what he’s listening to etc! Run-on sentences; this is a fun one! Support the show (https://www.venmo.com/Clarita-Hinojosa)