Best Faceplants Podcasts (2024)

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135: Faceplant into Concrete & Stalked by Hairdressers: Four Weddings & A Funeral Part 1 1:24:45

2h ago1:24:45

1:24:45

We are back Gentle Listeners! We're slightly fresher than before our vacation and doing something a little different. For the next few weeks we are recapping a rom-com series called Four Weddings & A Funeral. This Hulu show has 10 episodes and we'll be going over one, every week. In the first episode we meet the main cast of friends: Maya, Ainsley,…

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Roberta Faceplant 1:26:16

6h ago1:26:16

1:26:16

Dan first talked to Katie Feeney, aka Roberta Faceplant, back in April of 2020 as one of his first virtual guests at the start of the pandemic. It was a different time then. Katie came over to the studio in person this time, and the gab starts right off the bat (Dan and Katie are both self-admitted gabbers). Katie talks about the birth of the Rober…

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Ryan Wells 1:13:17

3h ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Dan sits down with Ryan Wells, frontman and songwriter for Red Means Run (you betcha that's a Neil Young nod). Ryan talks about growing up in Manasas, getting turned onto music by bands like U2 and REM, both of whom were still proving themselves to the world as he was a teen. He recalls his first band Radio Ghost Town while he was living in NYC, mo…

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Brendan McGeehan 1:11:43

6h ago1:11:43

1:11:43

Dan first heard of Brendan McGeehan back when he interviewed Aaron Parnell Brown about their band, The Right Fiction. Brendan talks about growing up on coastal Maryland, gravitating towards the bass at a young age, his journey as a record producer, and his first time solo-outing Peace Fortress. With the foundation of the tracks recorded largely in …

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A Social Media Horror Story, Ray Kurzweil's Tech Future, and a Surgeon General's Warning on Social Media 34:49

2d ago34:49

34:49

This week we dicuss some terrible parenting decisions in the name of influencer stardom. Also, our Surgeon General thinks social media needs a warning label. Also, Ray Kurzweil has a new book and he's as fascinating to listen to as he is confusing to listen to. Lastly, is your phone tracking your driving? It may be and it may be costing your more i…

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Summer 2024 Playlist, Vol. 2 50:27

23d ago50:27

50:27

As promised, here's another set of Philadelphia music for the summer! Use the clickable playlist below to link up with the artists you love, see them play, check out their records, all of it. There's so much great music coming out this summer, sometime we have to take a sec to take it in. Enjoy! Alek Barkats- Jewels Sixteen Jackies- One of the Boys…

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Summer Playlist 2024, Vol. 1 56:31

12d ago56:31

56:31

It's playlist time again! So many Philly artists are putitng out new music this summer, so here's just a small selection of what's on offer. See the clickable playlist below for direct links to all the artists you'll hear on this episode. And, as you can imagine, Vol. 1 implies another set coming next week. Dan was sent so much great music, he had …

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Quincy Stallworth 1:15:15

20d ago1:15:15

1:15:15

Dan has known of Quincy Stallworth for years, especially for Quincy's job running SoFar Sounds concerts in Philadelphia since around 2018. Quincy sits down to talk about his musical upbringing in the Baptist churches of Southwest and North Philadelphia, his early bands, and how he always excelled at the "business" side of being in a group as much a…

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James Haro 1:19:03

29d ago1:19:03

1:19:03

James Haro came from Los Angeles (San Gabriel to be exact) over 15 years ago and made his home here in Philly. He talks with Dan about growing up in an old mission town, being a "secret songwriter" from age 6, early bands and projects (mostly lost to the depths of MySpace), coming to Drexel for college, and why he never wanted to leave. James began…

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Apple's Big AI Reveal, Microsoft Recalls Recall, and the Rise of the AI Executive 37:34

2M ago37:34

37:34

This week we discuss Apple's layering of AI across their products. How safe is the data on your Iphone? Also, Microsoft recalls Recall. Yes, you read that right. We also discuss the growing concerns over the sacrificing of AI safety in the name of being first to AGI. Lastly, have you eaten your rocks today? Please send any comments or questions to …

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Benjamin Hughes #2 1:12:26

2M ago1:12:26

1:12:26

Dan and Benjamin Hughes of Night Windows have been friends since about 2011 or so, when their bands played together in New York a few times. Dan holds Ben up as one of his favorite songwriters of all time, and Ben returns to the show for the first time in about six years. Ben talks about the recent Night Windows records, including the most recent '…

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Chris Kasper 1:25:06

1M ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Dan has been a Chris Kasper fan since he first heard him on WXPN over 15 years ago. Chris sits down to talk about growing up a metalhead drummer, surrounded by a whole family of musicians. From loud drums and Led Zeppelin to discovering bluegrass and Appalachian folk while living in West Virginia, Chris reminisces on moving to Philadelphia almost 2…

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An Alarming Prediction on Jobs, OpenAI's Safety Faceplant, GPT4o, and GPT5 is On the Way 51:28

2M ago51:28

51:28

This week we discuss the major reveals from OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. The race for AI assistants and agents is on. We also discuss the second global AI safety summit in Seoul, South Korea. Also, we discuss some very sobering takes on the future of work. Could 50% of all jobs to be replaced by AI by 2027? One AI Leader thinks it will happen. Ka…

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Bret Tobias 1:12:25

2M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Dan talks with Bret Tobias, formerly of The Bigger Lovers and Moped, now helming The Bret Tobias Set. From seeing the Replacements on MTV, discovering House of Love and Philly's own The Wishniaks, it was inevitable that Bret make his life about music. Bret talks about his aversion to being classified in any scene or community, the independent music…

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James Everhart (Cosmic Guilt) 1:12:13

2M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

Dan talks with James Everhart, a man who's been part of a lot of Philadelphia music over the years, about his long tenure amidst bands like Low Cut Connie, Scantron, and his current project, 10-member supergroup Cosmic Guilt. James talks about hitting the road with Low Cut Connie right out of college, and how he had to pull back from the touring li…

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134: Bets, Babes & Vroom Vroom: Redline 1:52:59

2M ago1:52:59

1:52:59

We're on the last episode of 'Movies that May make you say WTF' and Corinne picked a doozy. This week we are doing Redline, starring Nadia Bjorlin as Natasha, a car savvy mechanic by day and a singer by night. Until she meets Carlo, played by Nathan Phillips who accompanies her to the dangerous world of underground street racing. In this episode we…

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The Richard Sherman Podcast - NFL Schedule Release Reaction: 49ers, Seahawks, Cowboys & more 46:03

3M ago46:03

46:03

Richard Sherman reacts to the release of the 2024 NFL schedule and breaks down the week-by-week matchups for the biggest teams in the NFL. Are the San Francisco 49ers going back to the Super Bowl? Are the Seattle Seahawks poised to challenge the Niners for the NFC West crown? The Dallas Cowboys have a pivotal year ahead of them with Dak Prescott's …

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Todd Mecaughey 1:27:34

2M ago1:27:34

1:27:34

Todd Mecaughey has been part of the Philadelphia music community for a good while, in bands like New Connection and Secret American. He's also an engineer and producer at Cambridge Sound Studios, and has been since its inception. Dan and Todd talk about their love of Phish and the Grateful Dead (and how both bands are pretty dang punk rock), learni…

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133: Salsa Fresca Science Nerds & Call Me Cavey: Encino Man 2:15:24

3M ago2:15:24

2:15:24

This week's movie that 'May make you say WTF' takes us back to L.A. specifically to Encino CA. where we are covering the 90's hit Encino Man. It stars Sean Astin as Dave, an unlikely protagonist who digs up a frozen caveman, played by Brendan Frasier, with the help of his reluctant friend Stoney, played by Pauly Shore. In this episode we: marvel at…

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Deepfake Used for Revenge, Nvidia and the Push for Robotics, and a Note or Two on AI and Jobs 31:15

3M ago31:15

31:15

This week we look at the first known case of an AI Deepfake used for revenge. Can we expect more of this? We also look at AI and the potential impact on jobs. Will I train the AI that replaces me at work? Probably. In good news, we discuss new laws across the West as legislation is implemented on sexually explicit deepfakes and legislation is passe…

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Judah Kim 1:16:23

3M ago1:16:23

1:16:23

Dan goes in deep with Judah Kim as he talks about growing up "lucky number 7" of 8 siblings, the influence of his older brothers' garage bands, the lack of any Asian American role models in alt rock, studying voice and production at Berkley, sobriety and gratitude, and the burnout that comes with always having to make "content". With a journey that…

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132: Dueling Door Painters & The Sh*t Show That is Us: Earth Girls Are Easy 2:05:13

3M ago2:05:13

2:05:13

This month's theme is 'Movies That MAY Make You Say WTF?!?!?' Our first WTF movie is Earth Girls Are Easy. It stars Geena Davis as Val, a heartbroken girl who's just discovered her fiance Ted has been cheating, but Val finds distraction in a trio of horny aliens who land in her backyard pool, they are: Mac played by Jeff Goldblum, Wiploc, played by…

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Fire In the Radio 1:03:17

3M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Dan gets Jonathan Miller and Ed Olson of Fire In The Radio on the line to talk about how the band came together, took a break, came back together even stronger, and their upcoming return home to a Philadelphia stage at Sing Us Home Fest in Manayunk. Jon and Ed talked about growing up in the Philly punk and hardcore scene, being influenced by Dave H…

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131: Cootie Catcher & A Bountiful Batch of Botox: Romy & Michele's High School Reunion 1:59:31

3M ago1:59:31

1:59:31

It's the last episode of our April Fools theme and we're ending it with a bestie bang! We're doing Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, starring Mira Sorvino as Romy and Lisa Kudrow as Michele, two ditzy friends who decide to fabricate an 'impressive' life in order to dazzle their classmates at the 10 year reunion. In this episode: we hypothesiz…

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The Richard Sherman Podcast - NFL Draft reaction: 49ers & Seahawks, Caleb Williams to Bears, Falcons take Penix? 40:07

3M ago40:07

40:07

Richard Sherman reacts to the 2024 NFL Draft. Richard breaks down the Atlanta Falcons making the most surprising pick of the weekend by drafting Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall after signing Kirk Cousins to a huge contract, the Chicago Bears' future after drafting Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze, and of course the San Francisco 49ers an…

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Eliza Hardy Jones 1:21:23

3M ago1:21:23

1:21:23

Dan talks with lifelong Philadlephia musician Eliza Hardy Jones about everything: early days in Buried Beds with Brandon Beaver, touring and playing with mewithoutyou, Grace Potter, Iron and Wine, and her newest gig as a touring member of The War On Drugs. Eliza tells great stories about DIY touring life, vocal coaching the Philadelphia Eagles, qui…

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130: Ken-like Nether Region & Ner the 3rd: Legally Blonde 2:10:52

3M ago2:10:52

2:10:52

This week we're covering the 'April Fools' movie Legally Blonde, AND we are waxing poetic about the late great podcast Let's Go To Court. Both showcase court cases but only Legally Blonde stars Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods, a heartbroken college student who in an attempt to win her boyfriend back, applies to Harvard and gets accepted. In this ep…

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AI Therapy, AI Agents, and Jon Stewart Weighs in on AI and Jobs 30:02

4M ago30:02

30:02

This week we discuss the rise of the AI therapist, Woebot. Also, what are AI Agents and how soon will AI Agents become efficient enough to perform white collar work? Why are robots built like humans? The answer may (or may not) surprise you. Also, China AI campaigns against the west. Lastly, is AI losing it's luster or is it just getting going? Nap…

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Nicole Bauza 1:23:24

4M ago1:23:24

1:23:24

Dan talks with Nicole Bauza, songwriter and frontwoman of Nervous Nikki and the Chill Pills. Nicole talks about growing up as a BMX biker, getting drums at an early age, the quiet joys of farming and gardening, herbs as medicine, her tea farm in Schwenksville, and the ups and downs of keeping a band going amidst family life and general day to day s…

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129: Emotional Support Marlin & Too Many Beans: Fools Rush In 1:57:15

4M ago1:57:15

1:57:15

We have the quintessential April Fools pick this week with our movie Fools Rush In. It stars Matthew Perry as Alex, a real estate developer who gets sent to Las Vegas where he meets Isabel played by Salma Hayek. After a one night stand, 'whoopsie' she gets pregnant and the pair get married (much to everyone's dismay). In this episode: we agree that…

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Alex Wash (Granddogs) 1:16:56

4M ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Dan just met Alex Wash of Granddogs a month or so ago, and he's already got him on the mic telling his life story. Alex talks about growing up in Lititz, PA (home of Rock Lititz), learning piano via the Suzuki method, living in Nashville and San Antonio in pursuit of the musician life, finding a job at Howl At the Moon as a piano player, and turnin…

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128: Beverage Dependent & Fortress of Bow Ties: Quiz Lady 1:30:49

4M ago1:30:49

1:30:49

Our new theme this month is April Fools, or movies that showcase people that don't make the best decisions. The first flick we are covering is Quiz Lady, which stars Awkwafina as Anne, an introverted CPA who loves the game show 'Can't Stop The Quiz' and is content to watch it every night at home until her dog gets kidnapped by a loan shark. Her sis…

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The First Emotionally Intelligent AI, Mass Surveillance via AI Everywhere, and Nick Bostrom on Our Utopic Future 30:13

4M ago30:13

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This week we discuss Evi, from Hume AI. Evi is the "first" emotionally intelligent AI assistant or companion. We also discuss the growing state of surveillance as entities as varied as Sam's Club or the Departement of Homeland Security embrace AI to "help." We also talk about deepfakes and how vulnerable kids are at the hands of deepfakes. Lastly, …

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