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Everyone Loves Guitar
Joanne Shaw Taylor: HER ABSOLUTE WORST GIG EVER!

Everyone Loves Guitar

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 66:43


On this Joanne Shaw Taylor Interview: How she started gigging at 14, learning to write songs on her own, how music helped heal emotional wounds, losing her mum to breast cancer, dealing with financial low points in her career, her worst gig ever, the naivete of her youth… her main guitars and how she got them… why she doesn't listen to new blues OR guitar music, cooking, reading & the outdoors, why your gigs are never as good or as bad as you think, how she stopped giving a f-ck, Hank, and why it's best if “You do you.” LOVELY conversation with a first-class professional who's also a lot of fun Discover How to Get Your Music Licensed & Placed in TV, Movies, Video Games & Streaming Services: https://MusicReboot.com Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Originally from England, Joanne Shaw Taylor's a blues guitarist. Joanne's been playing live since she was a teenager and currently lives in Nashville. She won Best Female Vocalist at the British Blues Awards, twice, as well as Songwriter of the Year. Joanne released 11 albums including her latest, Nobody's Fool which features Dave Stewart, Joe Bonamassa & Carmen Vandenberg who we had on here on the show a while ago. Joanne's currently touring the states, so check her out when she's nearby.  Subscribe & Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: https://www.GuitarMerch.com 

The Breakfast Buzz On-Demand
The WORST gig ever but it brings so much joy to Rochester

The Breakfast Buzz On-Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 12:32


It may be one of the most anticipated events in Rochester but if you're in charge of setting it up, it's got to be the worst gig ever. 

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Kate, Tim & Marty
Best Of The Week: Things We Missed!

Kate, Tim & Marty

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 54:52


Exactly what it says on the tin, guuuuuys: Things we missed! Worst Gig Ever? What do you love to watch? Gnarly Smells! Wasting Time! Week In Review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone Loves Guitar
“Pick yourself up, It AIN'T OVER…” Eric Gales WORST GIG EVER, TOP 3 Music Experiences

Everyone Loves Guitar

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 35:17


On this Eric Gales interview: Sobriety, appreciating the journey he's traveled,  and how he conveys this in his music. Redemption, his most autobiographical songs, his TOP THREE musical experiences, why he wants the world to know Eric Gales, why he “just likes himself now,” most important things his mom and dad taught him, why “It Ain't Over,” and more. Super cool guy  Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts! http://www.GuitarMerch.com   Eric Gales is one of the most talented and soulful blues guitarists out there, over 30 years of playing and 18 LPs, including his latest LP, I Want My Crown Photo by Josh Brick Subscribe:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support

The Punch Up Podcast
Ep. 167 - Worst Gig Ever (Chip Chantry)

The Punch Up Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 44:45


Chip Chantry risks excommunication to share a story about his worst comedy gig. With Mary Carpenter, Jessie Preisendorfer, Kevin Regan, and Steve Roney

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What's That From?
Hollywood Glitz

What's That From?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 106:16


Luck, found money, subway, NYC, name dropping, UCB, Ellie Kemper, Lennon Parham, esoteric bits and references, Fantastic Planet, Demolition Man VR sex, Rob Schneider, Sylvester Stallone's ass, personal associations, Tim Robinson, Jim Santangeli, High on Fire, Ricky Gervais, mythology, celebrity friends, appreciating work versus appreciating a person, art and personality, Paul F Tompkins, Tom Cruise, Magnolia, This Thing Is Fucking Short, Geoff's esoteric references, The What's That From lazy philosophy, Fast and the Furious, Fast Five, meeting celebrities, Hugh Fink, show biz baby, Worst Gig Ever, artificial pride/humility, Teen Wheels, Name droppin', Hollywood mythology, cool kids table, Monty Python, high school, shirtless bible salesmen, comedy Hellraiser, Shame, Jam, Pamela Stephenson, Superman Three, Rob Brydon, Steve Coogan, The Trip, Howard Hesseman, Head of the Class, Spinal Tap, Assscat, Jon Glazer, UCB green room.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/whatsthatfrom)

The Tom & Gerry Show Podcast
Bonus Episode: Ham Sandwich

The Tom & Gerry Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 31:07


Think of the horror of the next morning after the absinth-fueled-night-before when you went bananas on stage in front of full house. Got that thought? Good because that's just sniff of the tales we were treated to by rock band Hamsandwich's duo Niamh and Podge in their Worst Gig Ever.

The Tom & Gerry Show Podcast
Bonus Episode: Séamas O'Reilly

The Tom & Gerry Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 51:33


Joining us this week is editor with the Observer and Irish times and author, Séamas O'Reilly. Séamas shares with Tom and Gerry a ketamine-fueled story of "presidential" proportions in his Worst Gig Ever.Séamas' book: https://geni.us/DidYeHearMammyDied

What's That From?
"Check Please!" with 100% Soft's Truck Torrence SAMPLE EPISODE

What's That From?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 50:53


For the full episode go to patreon.com/whatsthatfrom Intro: Merfermin, Harlan Williams, Anthony Clark, Montell Williams, Punchline, Taylor Negron, Emmy Rossum, Schmitts Gay. Truck Torrence, 100% Soft. Neurosis (band), Mastodon, Steve Martin on the banjo, 30 Odd Foot Grunts, Russell Crowe, Austin Texas, Return of Bruno with Bruce Willis, Jeremy Renner, Jeremy Renner music, Jeremy Renner app, Jeremy Renner National Lampoon's Senior Trip, Jeremy Renner, Matt Frewer, Max Headroom, Angelyne, fame and wealth and vanity and hubris and egomania in Hollywood, Jeremy Renner, therapy sessions, therapy scolding, Bill Burr, Sandra Bernhardt, Paul Mooney, Taylor Negron, Worst Gig Ever podcast, The Last Boy Scout, Graf Orlock, Aristocrats, Saw, With Gourley and Rust, horror movies in the theater, mushy cgi, Gladiator, Ridley Scott, Oscars, Coen Brothers, Raising Arizona, film scenes the become tropes, overdone jokes, “check please,” Loaded Weapon, John McClane, parody of comedies, parody of parodies, Spaceballs, Aliens parody, WB Michigan J Frog, The State taco mailman, reenacting sketch for youtube, The State skits and stickers, replacing music for the DVD, Cannonball, Led Zeppelin, Killing Joke, theme songs, Wonder Years, Bosom Buddies, commercial parodies, Crumbelievable, Genesis “One More Bite” Jack in the Box, boring you to sleep, Norse mythology, Busy town city planning children's book, New Yorker Shouts and Murmurs, tv while working, Dr. Pimple Popper, DVD extras, Rules of Attraction with Carrot Top, Conan the Barbarian, John Milius, Arnold Schwarzenegger, John Carpenter & Kurt Russell, The Limey, Steven Soderbergh, PT Anderson, Sleepaway Camp, Carol Clover, Armageddon, Criterion, Matt Berry, Kill the Wolf, Garth Marenghi, dated sketch, Travel Man, Richard Ayoade, Best Movies Never Made, Heat Vision and Jack, Pacific Dining Car. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/whatsthatfrom)

Kennedy Molloy Catchup - Triple M Network
SPECIAL | Denise Scott's Worst Gig Ever & Educating Dave On 50th Birthdays

Kennedy Molloy Catchup - Triple M Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 13:37


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Fitzy & Wippa
Keith Urban Recalls His Worst Gig Ever!

Fitzy & Wippa

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 9:21


Keith Urban is pumped for another season as a judge on The Voice and he dropped by to have a chat. We talk about his time with Mariah Carey & Nicki Minaj on American Idol and he shares with us stories of his worst gig ever! This one included some baggage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cannon Canon
Runaway Train (w/ Mike Pace)

The Cannon Canon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 88:57


Runaway Train never going back. But the Cannon Canon Bros (Frank and Geoff) are back...to talk about the THREE-TIME OSCAR NOMINATED Cannon Film "Runaway Train" with our special guest Mike Pace (Mike Pace and the Child Actors, The Oxford Collapse, Worst Gig Ever). We revel in all of the insane acting choices in this Cannon Film that many consider to be, "the good one". From your mama's farthole, to eatin' anchovies, to finding some shoes. We cover every aspect of "Runaway Train" like it's gold! "THAT'S GOOD!" Do you think Manny ever found that bathroom in the end? Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @thecannoncanon Instagram: @thecannoncanon Please rate and review us!

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SHXT TALK with Joe Daymond
Joe does Q&A and talks Worst Gig Ever, Celebrity Man Crush, Motivations + MORE – Episode 74

SHXT TALK with Joe Daymond

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019


Episode 74 - Q&A BABY!! Join the SHXT TALK Patreon for a bonus episode of the podcast every week plus more exclusive content: https://patreon.com/joedaymond #AskJoeyD - DM a recording of your question to @joe.daymond on Instagram LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Follow: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joe.daymond/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joedaymondnz/ THANK YOU TO ALL OUR PATRONS - Check out the link above to join the Patreon Alexander blufeijoa Claude Burke Eruwhiti Davies Grace Jensen Hinemoa Hall James Mataio James Raukete Jonas Hennings Keaton Hamilton Kyrin Gourley Madeleine McCarthy Paige Kataraina Reggie Handsome Sherridan Kanavatoa Vince Causing

I'm Quitting Alcohol
Day 111 - My Worst Gig Ever

I'm Quitting Alcohol

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 12:28


I'm Quitting Alcohol, is a 5 minute daily podcast by comedian David Boyle. Join Boyle as he transitions from Alcoholic maniac to sober lunatic and attempts to process the past 20 years of booze soaked mayhem. alcohol, givingup, drugs, dmt, jordan, peterson, joe, rogan, comedy, funny, aa, recovery, crime, stories, David, Boyle, gambling, sex, alcoholism, victoria, podcats, funny, Australia, best, mdma, cocaine, travel, health, podcast, party, south, america, ketosis, standup, pablo, narcos

Revolver Magazine
Worst Gig Ever - Ep. 14 - Michael Berdan (Uniform)

Revolver Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 54:23


Worst Gig Ever - Ep. 14 - Michael Berdan (Uniform) by RevolverMag

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Revolver Magazine
Worst Gig Ever - Ep. 13 - Dave Witte

Revolver Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 47:35


On the podcast Worst Gig Ever, Geoff Garlock (Orchid, Panthers, the Year Is One, Low Estate, UCB Theatre) wallows in the crapulance of what it takes to be a musician in this world, with different guests sharing their own hilarious horror stories every week. On this episode, Municipal Waste's drummer extraordinaire Dave Witte discusses how he needed to get contacts since his glasses would always get knocked off by moshing fans onstage, the record release show where the audience was silent, getting stuff stolen in South America, wanting to do a powerviolence record where he sings, why he thinks the Dave Matthews Band's drummer is a genius and of course, the craft beer that changed his life.

The Radio X Evening Show with Gordon Smart
Episode 85 – Romesh Ranganathan & Justin Young

The Radio X Evening Show with Gordon Smart

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 31:00


Comedy genius Romesh Ranganathan popped in to The Evening Show this week to talk Gordon through his new sitcom “The Reluctant Landlord”. They also covered toilet hostage situations, annoying kids & Romesh's WORST GIG EVER. That's not all – Justin Young from The Vaccines came on for a blether as well! All that plus a Classic Album from Green Day and the evolution of THAT Charlie Austin clip!

Revolver Magazine
Worst Gig Ever - Ep. 12 - Bryan Giles & Aaron Beam (Red Fang)

Revolver Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 45:16


On the podcast "Worst Gig Ever," Geoff Garlock (Orchid, Panthers, the Year Is One, Low Estate, UCB Theatre) wallows in the crapulance of what it takes to be a musician in this world, with different guests sharing their own hilarious horror stories every week. On this episode, Red Fang vocalist/guitarist Bryan Giles and vocalist/bassist Aaron Beam discuss irritating college students, crawdad-infested bathrooms, terrible spaghetti and that classic club smell "of old beer mixed with a cleaning agent." They also open up about that time they stayed at a stranger's place where the cat used the offered couch (and, really, the whole house) as its litter box, and they reveal the identity of "the Snuggle Bandit."

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One Crazy Story with Nate Armbruster
The Worst Gig Ever with Comedian Mike O'Keefe

One Crazy Story with Nate Armbruster

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 46:50


Comedian Mike O'Keefe joins us to talk about one of the worst gigs he's ever done. Comedy can be rough starting out and sometimes you might find yourself stuck in an awful situation. For Mike, this happened in a small town in Michigan at a fundraiser for the local Fire Department. How could anything go wrong? Find out on this edition of One Crazy Story with Nate Armbruster. For More about Mike: Follow Mike on Twitter: twitter.com/themikeokeefe Follow Mike on Instagram: instagram.com/themikeokeefe See Mike every Monday at 9PM at BEST NIGHT EVER at Gman Tavern in Chicago! Info Here: instagram.com/bestnightevershow Keep in Touch: Twitter: @natecomedy or @OneCrazyStory Facebook: facebook.com/OneCrazyStory Instagram: @natecomedy or @OneCrazyStory

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Star Sit-Downs
Ben Rector Talks Worst Gig Ever, Tweeting & Brand New Video

Star Sit-Downs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2017 13:17


Ben Rector sits down with Marcus and Sandy in the Star VIP Lounge

Star Sit-Downs
Ben Rector Talks Worst Gig Ever, Tweeting & Brand New Video

Star Sit-Downs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2017 13:17


Ben Rector sits down with Marcus and Sandy in the Star VIP Lounge

Lets Chat! with Chris Revill
Mike Pace of Oxford Collapse, Worst Gig Ever

Lets Chat! with Chris Revill

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2015 80:57


Mike Pace is a musician from indie rock band Oxford Collapse and his solo project Mike Pace and the child actors. Mike is also the co-host of the podcast and web series Worst Gig Ever. Mike chats about his experience of making Worst Gig Ever, how his musical taste has evolved, being part of a music scene, our love of comedy, his solo project, and much more.

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Lets Chat! with Chris Revill
Geoff Garlock of Orchid, Panthers, Worst Gig Ever

Lets Chat! with Chris Revill

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2015 78:36


Geoff Garlock is a comedian,writer, and musician who is currently teaches sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade (take a class with him!) Geoff is also a fellow podcaster with Worst Gig Ever which had over 100 episodes, and a 7 episode web series produced through Official Comedy. Geoff played in Orchid, Panthers and currently playing with Low Estate. In this episode we chat about touring, having one foot in the world of music and comedy, growing up in Connecticut scene and much more.

Beginnings
Episode 195: Mike Pace/Geoff Garlock

Beginnings

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2015 159:53


On today's show, I talk to musician Mike Pace. A Long Island native, Mike was a member of the popular indie rock band Oxford Collapse, who were together from 2002 to 2009. They released four albums: two on Kanine and two on Sub Pop. Mike also co-hosted the awesome podcast Worst Gig Ever, which ran for 100 episodes as well as seven episodes on Official Comedy's YouTube channel. On January 13th, Self-Starter Foundation will release Mike's first solo album Best Boy, which he recorded under the name Mike Pace and the Child Actors.This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on iTunes, follow me on Twitter.

Jeremiah wonders...
The Building Years- Episode 145: Worst Gig Ever, Jeremiah's New SNL Reel, and Justin's Meeting

Jeremiah wonders...

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2014 32:19


Justin talks about an upcoming important meeting, and Jeremiah talks about completing his new reel for SNL, and doing one of the worst gigs ever with his friend Dean Delray.

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So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2014 16:54


After one hundred (give or take) episodes, a seven-part web series, and innumerable references to “the promise of the West,” WORST GIG EVER has come to an end.  A heartfelt thanks to all of our guests, listeners, sponsors, and everyone who shared stories or made them happen; we got a lot out of this and we hope you did, too.  Check out some of our parting thoughts in this brief epilogue ep.  We shall be seeing you in other projects soon, so please GET HOME SAFE!  

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Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace
Dan Fetherston (Oxford Collapse, McDonalds, Surprisers)

Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2014 73:17


We celebrate our 100th episode much the way we did our 1st, by bringing a member of one of our own bands on to talk about life and how to live it.  This time it's Dan Fetherston, Oxford Collapse drummer extraordinare, steamed cheeseburger enthusiast and caretaker of the oldest haus in Brukelyn, who reminds us of the time the Collapse decided to "jam" onstage in front of a paying audience instead of playing their songs.  We also talk about the demise of the OC and our most annoying habits, debate the merits of Guns 'N Roses, touring in your thirties, and stealing drum hardware from your local elementary school.  Hordes of heady times on this week's WORST GIG EVER!

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Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace
Chris Norris (Combatwoundedveteran, Reversal of Man, Steak Mtn)

Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2014 77:35


Limbs fly when Chris Norris jumps out of the back of the van and into "the studio" to bring forth the epic tale of Reversal of Man's ill-fated 2000 European tour.  This one's a checklist of wondrous worsts, from towed vans and missed merch to suspicious squats and gross grub.  We also discuss Chris' transition from the "sexless" world of self-righteous hardcore to behind-the-scenes in the hardcore world of BDSM and the art therein.  Lots of fear and self-loathing on this week's WORST GIG EVER!    

Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace
Jared Van Fleet (Voxtrot, Beirut, Yellow Ostrich)

Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2014 62:20


  There’s gonna be “more keys in the monitor” when journeyman musico Jared Van Fleet “sustains” a trip to the studio to debate house sound guys vs. bringing your own, giving up music to become a “businessman,” how start-ups are like bands, lifestyles vs. deathstyles, and ultimately balancing a 9 to 5 with the touring life.  More than a couple fifteen minute smoke breaks on this week’s WORST GIG EVER!  

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Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace
Paul Delaney (Black Anvil, None More Black)

Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2014 69:58


Somebody's gonna get their head kicked in tonight when Black Anvil/None More Black bassist Paul Delaney shows up in the alley behind "the studio" armed with a sock full of quarters and a bunch of bone-crushing, slap-happy worst gig tales.  From European skinhead madness to Floridian "Pantera skin" malevolence - with a few internet-related threats and stops in Queens in between - Paul takes us on a tour of some tuff turf, as only a man who plays in two bands with the word "black" in their names can (Black Anvil's new record, Hail Death, comes out on Relapse Records on May 27th).  Gallons of goats' blood on this week's WORST GIG EVER!  

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Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace
Mark McCoy (Charles Bronson, Das Oath, Failures)

Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2014 59:28


There's going to be a "Youth Attack" when a couple of dudes in their mid 30's get together very far from Tony Victory's house to kibitz with the awesome Mark McCoy about some of the lowlights from his time in seminal bands like Charles Bronson and Das Oath.  Scary European squats, coping with onstage injuries, playing with bandmates you've never met, being influenced by MAD Magazine, and performing in shorts are just a few of the pathways we'll go down.  Bundles of buttflaps on this week's WORST GIG EVER!

Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

It's a belly to belly suplex of bone-crushingly brutal baddies when Rob Blatt (aka "Bobby Phobia") joins us in the squared circle for a no-holds barred talk about pro wrestling, music, and sideshow performing.  From a makeshift, disastrous tour with his college band, to wrestling in a dog-collar match, to the ins and outs of transporting a homemade bed of nails, Rob covers a lot of interdisciplinary crummy gigs with the bravura of a seasoned color commentator.  Gaggles of grappling on this week's WORST GIG EVER!

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Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace
Matt Rubano (Taking Back Sunday, The All-American Rejects)

Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2014 76:22


Get a glimpse into the "Brotherhood of Session Bassists" when ace-rhythm man Matt Rubano pops 'n slaps his way through a bushel of blatant bad ones, from performing with children on The View, to performing for children at Tommy Hilfiger's son's birthday party, to a very bizarre audition for 30 Seconds to Mars.  Matt also divulges his love for improv and stretches his comedic chops like a new pair of heavy gauge D'addarios on this week's WORST GIG EVER!

Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

We're halfway to a minyan when comic Noah Gardenswartz shows up with a tale of terrible stand-up tour, bookended by two very similar (and very bad) gigs at synagogues.  Among other things, Noah's got a unique approach to Jewish humor and is equally informed by his upbringing in Denver and Atlanta and coming up in "urban" rooms (don't worry, plenty of bar mitzvah discussion in there, too).  Lots of l'chaim on this week's WORST GIG EVER!  

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We head "down to the crossroads" with amazing guitarist/songwriter/person Kaki King, who delivers worst gig tale goods with the classic trifecta of accidents, innapropriate venues, and food poisoning.  We also delve into Kaki's appreciation of new age music, her drumming skills, performing with the Foo Fighters, how she deals with press, and performing at school graduations.  Fonts of fingerpicking on this week's WORST GIG EVER!

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Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

Funny lady Emmy Blotnick takes a break from applying lipstick and joins us “in the Belly Room" to share stories of performing stand-up in warehouses, working for an old hag, writing for Nikki and Sara Live,meditating, and generally flying by the seat of her pants.  We’re all eating it on this week’s WORST GIG EVER!

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It most definitely doesn't "smell like Sao Paolo" when actor/comic/playwright/songwriter Taylor Negron "delivers a pizza" in the form of some incredible stories from his thirty-plus years in the business.  From attempting to do stand-up in Alaska to playing multiple deliverymen in some of the most beloved comedies of the 1980s to his uneasy relationship with Rodney Dangerfield on the set of Easy Money to "smelling crack" while shooting Nothing But Trouble, Taylor dispenses equal doses of mystic wisdom, goofy jokes, and quick-witted asides.  Follow a flock of fantastic film-biz fables on this week's WORST GIG EVER!

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Liberty DeVitto (The Billy Joel Band, Slim Kings, NYC Hit Squad)

Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2014 58:20


Take a peek behind The Nylon Curtain when Liberty DeVitto - the man behind the backbeat to some of the most beloved songs of the 20th century - grants us exclusive access to his vast reservoir of worst gigs from his thirty years playing drums with Billy Joel.  From crew members hilariously sabotaging songs and Spinal Tap-esque drum riser malfunctions at huge arena shows to loading their own gear in the early days while driving around in rental cars and throwing McDonalds shakes at one another, it's an awesome look into life playing music at a level alien to most of us.  Liberty talks about everything from living at this parents' house to doing session work for Rick Wakeman to why he hates his drumming on "My Life" to Attila.  Tons of tales from the attic on this week's WORST GIG EVER!    

Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

It's a Coal Miner's Glove Steel Cage Tuxedo Street Fight when the very funny Mike Lawrence "hits a spot" on the "Spanish announcers' table" and slings his own bag o' tricks into the ring.  From working and eating at McDonalds, to listening to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to what changes when you start earning a living from comedy, Mike's got an anecdote for 'em all.  Also we talk pro wrestling.  Lots and lots of pro wrestling.  Tons of Typhoons and Earthquakes on this week's WORST GIG EVER!

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Eleanor Friedberger (The Fiery Furnances)

Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2014 62:22


It's a "Misty Mt. Mombaccus Hop" when the very talented, very funny Eleanor Friedberger drops in with a baker's dozen of fantastic bad gigs.  From playing festivals with the Fiery Furnances at 10:20am to smashing bottles over the head of the singer of Jet to violent "European-style" diarrhea attacks to "that time of the month" happening onstage, Eleanor lets it all hang hilariously out.  We also talk of sibling rivalry and how her music has brought her parents back together, as well as her thoughts on what it would be like to play rhythm guitar for the Black Crowes.  There's definitely a "remedy" for the winter blues on this week's WORST GIG EVER!

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Arthur Meyer (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Pangea 3000)

Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2014 65:46


Hilarity ensues as jack-of-all-comedic-trades Arthur Meyer "does panel" with the guys; sharing awful anecdotes about improvising at the New York International Auto Show on behalf of the 2013 Ford Taurus, farting in the theater during Bad Teacher, touring with the "bad boys of sketch" Pangea 3000, and the ins and outs of writing for Jimmy Fallon.  Arthur also gives a couple of "rock recommendations" and attempts to figure out if he could fit everyone he's ever met in one stadium.  Bellowsfull of belly laughs on this week's WORST GIG EVER!

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Jason Hamacher (Frodus, Decahedron, Regents)

Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2014 71:53


"The kids will have their say" when Jason Hamacher (drummer of Frodus/Decahedron/Combatwoundedveteran/Regents/Battery) shows up "at the Wilson Center" with a literal suitcase full of super-memorable worst gigs.  From infiltrating Latino biker gangs in Montana to playing high school graduations in Nebraska to gutting skinheads in DC to what lead to the break-up of Frodus, Jason delivers the goods.  Not content with a buttload of killer 90's punk/hc tales?  We also discuss Jason's time in Syria and his work documentating ancient religious prayers and songs.  If you're not now you never were on this week's WORST GIG EVER!

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Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

Loveable stand-up Joyelle Nicole breaks bread with the boys "outside the perimeter" and shares a slew of great gnarly gigs including performing for redneck racist bar regulars named Kermit, her first ill-fated headlining show in Georgia, and dealing with shady promoters.  In addition, there's plenty of real talk about accomplishments, self-image, jealously, the inevitable comparisons to peers, strip clubs, and advice from Dave Chappelle.  Heaps of healthy humanity on this week's WORST GIG EVER!

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Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

There's no bench fee when former Parts & Labor noisenik Dan Friel stops by "customer service" to chat about disastrous van breakdowns en route to SXSW, communal eating in crazy punk houses, coming up in New York during the heady days of the mid-aughts, the eventual "extreme hiatus" of P&L, and the benefits of touring as a solo artist.  It's a gaggle of grumpy old men on this week's WORST GIG EVER!

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Worst Gig Ever with Geoff Garlock and Mike Pace

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2014 65:17


We start 2014 off in style when comedy/film guy Dave Bluvband almost "makes it a minyan" with a number of killer kuts that include dressing up as Elmo and hanging around Times Square when he was fifteen, growing up as an orthodox Jewish city kid, bombing as a stand-up, and generally being a man out of time.  Plus, a special appearance by film critic Gene Shalit and the definition of "chugim!"  A motherload of mitzvahs on this week's WORST GIG EVER!

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Beginnings episode 78: Sara Benincasa

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2013 89:45


On today's show we talk to writer and performer Sara Benincasa. While now based in LA, Sara got her start in New York, where she did everything from host a show on Sirius to make videos for the Huffington Post. She writes for Jane and Vice.com, and last year, her book Agorafabulous!, based on her-one woman show about her struggles with agoraphobia, was published by William Morrow.Right before Christmas, we sat down with Sara at The PIT, hours before her stand-up show, and talked about everything from comedy in the wake of national tragedies, to income and privilege, to the time Andy bombed opening for Jonah Ray. Subscribe on iTunes and see us on Saturday at the NYC Podfest with Halley Feiffer (The Squid and the Whale, Bored to Death), Julieanne Smolinski (Rolling Stone's 25 Funniest People on Twitter) and musical guest Mike Pace (Oxford Collapse, Worst Gig Ever podcast)!

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Beginnings Field Guide episode 27: The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre NY

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2013 82:47


On today's show we talk to Nate Dern and John Frusciante, the Artistic and Associate Artistic Directors of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre NY. Founded in the late '90s by Matt Besser, Matt Walsh, Ian Roberts and Amy Poehler, the UCB Theatre has come to prominence in the last decade as one of the best comedy theaters in the country, as well as a pipeline for many into industry careers, as graduates have gone on to Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, The Office and many other TV shows and movies.Early in December, we sat down with Nate and John in the back of the UCB Training Center to talk about the nuts and bolts of running the Theatre and some of the difficulties they've faced. Subscribe on iTunes and see us live at UCB East on Jan. 8th at 8pm with artist Molly Crabapple (Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School) and Erika and Annie of indie rock band Au Revoir Simone; and at the NYC Podfest with Halley Feiffer (The Squid and the Whale, Bored to Death), Julieanne Smolinski (Rolling Stone's 25 Funniest People on Twitter) and musical guest Mike Pace (Oxford Collapse, Worst Gig Ever podcast)!

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Beginnings episode 77: Elna Baker

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2012 77:08


On today's show we talk to New York-based writer and performer Elna Baker. Raised internationally, Elna moved to New York to study performance at NYU and soon became enmeshed in the stand-up and improv scene. Since then, she's co-founded the variety show The Talent Show and become a sought-after storyteller, contributing to places like This American Life. Her first book, The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance, which chronicles her dating life as a Mormon in New York City, was published in 2009.A few weeks ago, Elna came over to the Wrestling Team apartment to discuss her painful childhood shyness, faith and creativity, and her father's meat-cleaver wielding attacker. Subscribe on iTunes and see us live at UCB East on Jan. 8th at 8pm with artist Molly Crabapple (Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School) and more or at the NYC Podfest with Halley Feiffer (The Squid and the Whale, Bored to Death), Julieanne Smolinski (Rolling Stone's 25 Funniest People on Twitter) and musical guest Mike Pace (Oxford Collapse, Worst Gig Ever podcast)!

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Beginnings episode 76: Pete Grosz

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2012 104:12


On today's show we talk to writer and performer Peter Grosz. Based in New York, Pete got his start in sketch and improv in Chicago with Second City and later in Amsterdam with Boom Chicago. Since then, he's written for Dave "Gruber" Allen and David Koechner's Naked Trucker show, wrote for The Colbert Report and most recently played reporter Sidney Purcell on HBO's Veep.A few weeks ago, Pete stopped by the Wrestling Team apartment to talk with us about ripping off Stephen Wright, following your own path in comedy and the continual search for your voice. It's a hot one folks with an amazingly smart and funny guy, so blast those ear buds!Subscribe on iTunes and see us live at UCB East on Jan. 8th at 8pm or at the NYC Podfest with Halley Feiffer (The Squid and the Whale, Bored to Death), Julieanne Smolinski (Rolling Stone's 25 Funniest People on Twitter) and musical guest Mike Pace (Oxford Collapse, Worst Gig Ever podcast)!