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Devo Spice has been described as the red-headed stepson of Weird Al Yankovic and Eminem, a fitting description since his comedy rap songs have topped the charts on the Dr. Demento Show, where Weird Al himself got his start. On The Insider Devo gives you a behind the scenes peek and what is going on in his demented world every month including some sneak peeks at new projects, and plans for the future.
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Do you like horror? So do I! Even when it’s bad. Sometimes, especially when it’s bad. But I’m also always on the lookout for that hidden gem that’s really, really good. Hi! I’m Tom Rockwell, better known around the internet as comedy-rapper Devo Spice and I have been a fan of horror my entire life. As such I thought it would be fun to rip off, I mean, take inspiration from Tony Goldmark’s podcast Escape from Vault Disney and apply it to Horror. So, as time permits, I will assemble a team of ...
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Join MC Lars as he talks to friends and colleagues about their creative processes and influences. Featuring conversations with rappers, musicians, writers, educators and DIY mavericks, the MC Lars Podcast is sure to leave you thinking and smiling.
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In this episode Devo Spice discusses the first episodes of Random Acts of Horror, filming Call Boys, The FuMP Volume 107, a guest appearance on an upcoming song, updates to devospice.com, and the worst allergy attack he has suffered in years. Music in this episode: Cookies by Steve Goodie, Donald Duckin' It by Ross Childs, Lower Decks Keep It Movin…
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Musicians Julia Larson and Jeff Whitmire join me on Random Acts of Horror to watch the 2022 Spanish Netflix original horror film The Chalk Line, directed by Ignacio Tatay. "In this suspenseful thriller, a couple finds a traumatized, unknown child and must decipher the girl's strange behaviors to unlock her identity and past." Julia Larson band Nucl…
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The week of Thanksgiving is upon us! Gobble Gobble mother truckers! This week Devo is here to help us get through the holidays. Meanwhile, Mikey Mason is doing his best to get through dinner, Crank Lucas is slinging pre-owned swagger, and Ross Childs is having a wardrobe malfunction. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.1. "It's Thanksgiving" by …
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This week Devo is bringing in the fuzz! Everybody CHEESE IT!!! Oh wait, they're not here for us. Whew. Meanwhile, The Underdogs Show is laying down the law...the stinky law, Family Guy finally gets the girl, and Chuck Parker is finding excitement in the most unlikely of places. Let's GOOOO!!!1. "Jump Around - Dog Version" by The Underdogs Show2. "S…
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Podcaster Tony Goldmark and author Mur Lafferty join me on the premiere episode of Random Acts of Horror to watch the 2020 Italian Netflix original horror film The Binding, directed by Domenico Emanuele de Feudis. "While visiting her fiancé's mother in southern Italy, a woman must fight the mysterious and malevolent curse intent on claiming her dau…
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This week Devo is burnin' down the house! Meanwhile, Lauren Mayer is wishing she had waited to decide to get clean, Star Rect is being highly logical, and Rick Cormier is going commando. Strap in, it's gonna be a ride!1. "Guess I Picked the Wrong Week to Quit Sniffing Glue 2024 edition" by Lauren Mayer2. "Logical" by Star Rect3. News of the Stupid!…
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Devo Spice is joined by Robert Lund and Kurt Kirton to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke is out sick. Devo learns his line. "Everyone Knows a Swiftie" by Robert Lund. Interview with Robert Lund. News: Archive.org back up, FuMPFest t-shirts. Tour dates. Happy birthday, Dr. Vern and Glen Raphael! "Robocalls" by Kerplunk. Interview w…
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This week we're going to hit up some Halloween parties with Devo! Woot! I hope things don't get awkward. Meanwhile, Leo is giving Agatha All Along the metal-mode treatment, The Warp Zone has the fix for whatever ails you, and Epic Rap Battles of History is pitting presidential candidates against each other in Epic fashion.1. "Agatha All Along" by L…
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Devo Spice does a Halloween show to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke is off doing Halloween things. Devo attends a film festival in NYC. "F Trump and Vance" by Steve Goodie. Interview with Steve Goodie. News: Archive.org down, Mic Stand Video, Halloween Comedy Songs, FuMP Newsletter. Tour dates. Happy birthday, Steve Goodie! "I'm…
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In possibly the longest episode of The Insider ever, Devo Spice reports from the FuMPFest hotel, recaps FuMPFest, sees two films he starred in, starts a new job, starts a new podcast, performs on the Virtual Comedy Show, does some extra work, writes a new comedy scene, and picks up a trophy for a film he appeared in. Music in this episode: "We're A…
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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Joe J Thomas and Mike Bolly to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke sees several films. Devo records a horror podcast. "Hannibal Lecter" by Joe J Thomas. Interview with Joe J Thomas. News: Archive.org down, Tom Cardy Album, Halloween Comedy Songs, Weird Al's Birthday. Tour dates. "Squeegee" by 2 …
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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Art Paul Schlosser and Dave Guhlow to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke sees The Joker. Devo sees movies he's in. "Roman Numerals" by Dave Guhlow. Interview with Dave Guhlow. News: Archive.org down, Tom Cardy Album, Halloween Comedy Songs, FuMPFest. Tour dates. "This Is Not Annoying" by Art Pa…
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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by David W Jacobsen to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke looks for a new job. Devo starts his new job. "Freebird" by David W Jacobsen. Interview with David W Jacobsen. News: New Tom Cardy Album, Wacky Ben's 20th Anniversary, Halloween Comedy Songs, FuMPFest. Tour dates. Happy Birthday Jace McLain…
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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are live at FuMPFest to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke may be out of a job. Devo's last minute prep for FuMPFest. "You're Not a Bat" by Joe J Thomas. Interview with Joe J Thomas. News: New Tom Cardy Album. Tour dates. "Donald Duckin' It (Live)" by Ross Childs. Interview with Ross Childs. Feedback. Teasin…
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Devo Spice talks about booking his first role with his agent, his new horror podcast, planning FuMPFest, the Drugs and Alcohol classes, his new job, The FuMP Volume 106, his anniversary, and more! Music in this episode is selections from FuMP 106: "Whip Its" by Dead by 28, "I Made It With A Bagel and Cream Cheese" by Sulu, "General Rock N Roll" by …
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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Eric Arnold to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke works draws caricatures. Devo works on FuMPFest. "How Much More of Me Can She Possibly Take?" by Burblesbelly. Interview with Eric Arnold. News: Weird Al 2025 Tour, FuMP 106, The Arrogant Worms IndieGogo, FuMP Newsletter, FuMPFest Update. Tour d…
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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Steve Goodie and Stu Sauce to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke works on his new song. Devo looks like a lobster. "Cookies" by Steve Goodie. Interview with Steve Goodie. News: New Weird Al Movie, The Arrogant Worms IndieGogo, FuMPFest Update. Tour dates. "Poopin' on the Clock" by Stu Sauce. In…
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Devo Spice talks about all the jobs he didn't get, filming a horror movie, painting a new hat, making a music video, performing with Green Jelly, FuMPFest planning, getting over COVID 2.0, plans for a new podcast, and more! Music in this episode was taken off the sound board recording from the Green Jelly concert: "Gravity Is Stupid," "CUPCAKES!" a…
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Devo Spice talks about his CD business, burning CDs for Drew Jacobs, his first audition for through his agent, The FuMP's subscriber audit, volume 105, the fallout from TV's Kyle's arrest, NASFiC, a callback, and his new video for The House Party Polka. Music in this episode: "Lawyer Up" by Devo Spice, "Everybody Hates the Baby" by Drew Jacobs, "Fu…
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Devo Spice recaps RavenCon and discusses his agent hunt, acting classes, the Virtual Comedy Show, WUSB interview, Escape from Vault Disney, and more! Music in this episode is taken from the FuMPFest 2023 fundraiser compilation. Songs are: A Cat Named Flo by Insane Ian, Kiss the Squirrel/Where's Xander by Bonnie Gordon, Cenobite by Jeff Whitmire, Bo…
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Devo Spice discusses his trip to North Carolina, the FuMPFest 2023 compilation, the FuMP's Best of 2023 compilation, his new album of cover songs, a new way he's organizing his to do list, acting auditions, and more! Music in this episode was recorded live at RavenCon 2024. Songs are: New Math, WAPC (Wet-Ass Pussy Cat), In an I-HOP, What's Up, Spoc…
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Devo Spice gives you a peek under the hood with what's going on in his life, from the job search, his short film Talk to the Hand, acting updates, the saga of the missing hat, a nearly ruined ski trip, and more! Music in this episode: Get Me Off This Train by Jeff Whitmire, MST3Kover: Rocket Man by Via Bella, Chicken! by the great Luke Ski, Wernher…
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Devo Spice lets you behind the scenes with what's been going on in his life this month, including his job search, his agent search, the FuMP's ongoing card attack, his new short film, and more! Music in this episode: Happy Birthday (demo version) by Weird Al Yankovic, The Big Five-0 by Doodoo Wah, But You Get to Have Cake by Robert Lund and Spaff.c…
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Devo Spice lets you behind the scenes with what he's been doing this month, including getting laid off, a possible project with Scatterbrain, The Best of 2023, the various fraud issues he's been dealing with, headshots, and Spotify. Music in this episode: VHS by Jeff Whitmire, Party Witcha Parents by Knuckleheadz, Yo! Sam by Devo Spice, My One-Eyed…
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Devo Spice lets you behind the scenes with what he's been doing this month, including the Tom Lehrer tribute album, his attempts at acting, his attempts at singing, and announces a new album project. Music in this episode: "New Math" by Devo Spice, "So Long, Mom" by Lauren Mayer, "Irish Ballad (Rickety Tickety Tin)" by TV's Kyle, "Mavity Is Stupid"…
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This week, MC Lars delves into the vibrant world of video game music, with a particular focus on the groundbreaking Commodore 64 computer system from the 1980s. Joining him is Cowboy Coder, a contemporary musician profoundly influenced by the chiptune sounds of the era. Throughout their conversation, they explore the innovative and iconic character…
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In this episode of the MC Lars Podcast, Lars and Snax sit down with the legendary Esham to delve into his latest album, "Purgatory". With a career spanning over three decades, Esham, the pioneer of Acid Rap, remains a dynamic force in hip-hop. The hosts explore the connections between his new album and Dante's "Divine Comedy", discuss the evolution…
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For today's episode, I catch up with my old friend Brandon Patton to talk about the early years of nerdcore, his solo career, and how fatherhood has altered his perspective. We also talk about Seattle, the pandemic, his time opening for MC Frontalot, and how being in a headlining artist's band can be both easier and harder than touring as a solo ar…
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An interview with my former kindergarten classmate Trevor Parham, who I also attended high school with for one year. We talk about his time at Penn, and his work with Oakstop and the Oakland Black Business Fund. We reminisce about the time he let me borrow his breakbeat record and how our careers have had a few surprisingly similarities. An awesome…
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I met Ceschi Ramos briefly when he played a show after mc chris, Mega Ran, Adam WarRock and me in Brooklyn in 2011. Since then we have crossed paths at SXSW and most recently at a benefit for the late rapper Alias and his family. This week on the podcast, we realize we both have shared memories of growing up in the Bay Area, the Oakland A's and the…
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This week on the podcast, I catch up with Devo Spice (Tom Rockwell) to talk about his work with Dr. Demento, his love of the Fat Boys, and the FuMP. We also talk about fatherhood, YouTube, and what drives to keep being so prolific. He talks about the early days of the internet, and what may have been one of the first ever compilations by internet a…
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An interview with litigation attorney Scott Sholder, of Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard. We talk about misconceptions about fair use, memes, and the future of copyrights in a post-COVID world. We also talk about his love for black metal, and I ask him some novel questions about what happens to a band's trademark when its members murder each oth…
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Juggalo YouTuber ChildsPlayNinja is no stranger to controversy. This week on the podcast, we talk about how he built his popular YouTube channel, the origins of his Insane Clown Posse fandom, and his thoughts on a possible Dark Lotus reunion. We also talk about the time he visited the office building of ICP’s protégés Twiztid, and what happened whe…
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Following a disagreement with their mentors Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid started Majik Ninja Entertainment, a move that led to an acrimonious split and years of public feuding. George Vlahakis got his start working with ICP and booking the Gathering of the Juggalo, later helping Twiztid start their own label and launch Astronomicon, their annual pop…
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An interview with DJ Clay, known to the Juggalos as Insane Clown Posse’s DJ. He talks about his early memories of falling in love with music, what he learned working with ICP, and his new hot sauce. He also talks about getting and recovering from COVID-19 and AR Entertainment’s upcoming projects. We talk about what it’s like recording in the studio…
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I met Theosyn through Hand Job Academy's Clara Bizna$$, when we met at one of her shows after she started playing solo gigs. Brad and I would later collaborate on many projects, including our parodies and "The Dewey Decibel System" with Mega Ran. This week on the podcast, we talk about the early years of mp3.com, his time at RIT and how he linked w…
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I discovered Baltimore's Height Keech in 2006 through Grand Buffet, a Pittsburgh rap duo known for their over-the-top live shows and tours with Wesley Willis and Grand Buffet, This week on the podcast, Height and I discuss sample clearing, how COVID may change the industry, and how his group Shark Tank scored a gold single in Canada. We also talk a…
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