Friends with Benefactors (2.0) – Ep. 35 – Explosive Expose: The McDouble Conspiracy https://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Fwb2-0Ep35.mp3 In this episode the friends are back from hiatus with an explosive expose on the McDonald’s McDouble. Will they get to the bottom of this McTrouble? They also discuss a lot of other hil…

Friends with Benefactors (2.0) – Ep. 34 – The Santa Clause http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/fwb-2_0-Ep34.mp3 The friends are back and recording in quarantine. In this episode the friends discuss The Santa Clause (because they can’t stop talking about Christmas), life in the time of Covid, Overwatch fart porn, and muc…

What you just heard is our guest setting an intention for this interview, by singing this little song in Haitian Kreyol. I’m happy to announce that we have our first drummer and percussionist on the show! I’ve seen him perform many times over the years and have always enjoyed something about his playing that is hard to describe. I guess I could say…

Marc Farre: Singer/Songwriter and Guitarist, The Craft of Songwriting: Where do Songs Come From? The Value of Self-Discipline and Perils of Perfectionism, Being Your Own Benefactor. Our guest this episode is a guitarist/singer-songwriter who is known as an Indie POP-rock musician with an art house French vibe sound, a throaty voice, and darkly poet…

Friends with Benefactors (2.0) Ep. 33 – Cap’n Crunch’s Syphilitic Wig https://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/fwb2-0_ep33.mp3 Oh, boy. We’ve been gone for so long, you’d think we’d have a good episode to return on. In this episode the friends discuss a lot of things, make a lot of tangents, and you guessed it, it includes …

Our guest this episode is a professional pianist, originally from Newport Beach, California, currently residing in the San Francisco Bay Area where he performs with his trio, as well as with a long list of other accomplished musicians, including vocalist Deborah Winters, and soul singer Chris Saunders. He is also a member of guitarist Ricardo Peixo…

Our guest this episode was born and raised in Carson California, where she studied classical piano throughout her childhood starting at very young age. After high school, she attended University of California, Long Beach, where she studied Interior Design. After one semester there, she changed course and made her way to Sonoma State, where she grad…

Our guest this episode was born and raised in the UK in East Anglia - and in December of 2019, she became a US citizen. She is a vocal improviser, which means that she sings without knowing what she is going to sing, both alone and with others, and she is also a teacher. Our guest developed her musicianship chops through studying with well known vo…

We are pleased to announce that this is our first episode where our guest plays live music on the show. Our guest this episode is a Native Californian. He began playing piano at age four, soon transitioned to guitar, bass guitar and by age 14, decided on eight stringed guitar as his primary instrument. Our guest is a full time musician, primarily p…

Friends with Benefactors (2.0) Ep. 32 – Christmas Unplugged (A Very Schiavo Christmas) http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/fwt2-0_32.mp3 In this episode the friends discuss the Wilson sisters, their Thanksgivings, Terri Schiavo, and FAN SUBMITTED TOPICS!!!! (and much more) This week’s Beer Reviews is Southern Tier Brewi…

Our guest this episode grew up in a suburb outside of Paris, France and currently lives in Penngrove, California. She started singing and performing with her brother, Gabe Pirard, when they were children, and later, after having moved to the States, formed the band Dgiin, where they performed together for over 12 years. After a vocal injury that re…

Friends with Benefactors (2.0) Ep. 31 – Ok, Christmas Creep http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ChristmasCreep.mp3 The friends are back from a brief break involving illness and business trips, but here they are with their latest Thanksgiving Special! The friends discuss Thanksgiving, Christmas creep and Christmas Creep,…

Our guest this week grew up in the Bronx, New York, currently lives in Sonoma Valley, California. She is a professional pianist who composes, performs and teaches a variety of genres, and has a passion for Brazilian Jazz. She started studying classical piano as a young girl and began attending the children’s program at Manhattan School of Music/Jui…

Friends with Benefactors 2.0 – Ep. 30 – Uhhh Boneless Sandwich http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Fwb-2_0-Ep30.mp3 In this episode the friends discuss uhhh boneless pizza, uncrustables, 10 ft. sugargliders, and not much more. It’s mostly uncrustables.By Friends with Benefactors

Friends with Benefactors 2.0 – Ep. 29 – Crystals http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/fwb-2_0-Ep29.mp3 In this episode the friends discuss Matt’s foggy glasses, crystals (JO and otherwise), syrup, and much more. This week’s Beer Reviews is Southern Tier Brewing Company – Cold Press Coffee Pumpking Imperial Pumpkin Ale – …

Our guest this episode is from Petaluma, California. She started singing, taking piano lessons, and studying classical voice as a young girl living in the country. As a teen, she attended a performing arts high school, then moved East to continue her studies at Syracuse University where she focused on theater arts. Our guest then moved to New York …

Friends with Benefactors 2.0 – Ep. 28 – Rigor Mortis Has Set In http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/fwb2-0_ep28.mp3 In this sPoOkY episode, the friends discuss spooky scary skelingtons, sassectomies, the riddle “how far can you saw into someone’s leg?”, bone saws, stealing bone marrow, dummy thicc mashed potatoes, Puzzl…

Friends with Benefactors 2.0 – Ep. 27 – Electro-Peely http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/fwb2-0_ep27.mp3 We’re late again! In this podcast the friends discuss electronic peely plastic, printed-out URLs, video game nostalgia, embarrassing moments, discount tattoos, The Hooburrito and other band endorsed Denny’s meals, a…

Our guest this episode is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a pianist, composer, arranger, sound engineer, accompanist, as well as the music director at a church. He moved to Northern California in 1979, and currently lives in Sebastopol, CA. Our guest also works as producer, musician, and sound engineer at his recording Studio, J D…

Our guest on today’s episode lives in Napa, California. He is a guitar teacher at Napa School of Music, and is the YouTube phenom who created, “100 Famous Rock Guitar Riffs”. He has a BA in Music Composition and has diverse musical interests. He has written and performed in a multitude of genres from Latin Rock, to Medieval Folk music, to 12 tone s…

Our guest this episode is originally from Indiana and currently lives in Santa Rosa, California. He is a sound engineer, audio-tech, archivist, singer/songwriter and recording artist. He has performed throughout Europe, where he lived for ten years, gigged as an audio-tech since the 90’s, worked as an archivist at George Lucas’ Skywalker Sound, and…

Our guest this episode plays both stand-up and electric bass, and is also a guitarist and singer/songwriter. He currently lives in his hometown of Petaluma, California. He graduated from San Francisco State with a BA in music and recently toured Europe for several months with Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids. He currently plays in several bands, inc…

Our guest this episode lives in Point Reyes, California. She is a singer, guitarist, pianist, voice teacher, choir director, and community organizer, as well as a long-time yoga teacher. She leads a choir of up to 50 people that absolutely delights and inspires the community with their performances. During our conversation, she reveals that she is …

Our guest this episode started playing piano at 10, and played his first professional gig at 14. He also plays a bit of trumpet, drum kit, and bass. His piano studies began with classical and ragtime, and soon after, he discovered Jazz. He still loves classical piano, has a passion for the music of George Gershwin and is known for playing a mean st…

Our guest this episode was born and raised in Santa Monica, California. He began playing trumpet at age 10, fell in love with the low tones of the tuba at 13, and switched to electric bass at 15. He started gigging in clubs as a teenager in LA, toured with early rock and R&B bands, played in Hollywood Punk-Era clubs, and toured with a Latin folk ba…

Today’s guest is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He plays tenor and baritone sax, clarinet, flute and any other woodwind instrument he can get his hands on. While he is well known and loved in the local music community and beyond for being a versatile player of many genres, I know him as a killer jazz musician, passionate, generous and cr…

We are delighted to share Dena DeRose, with you in this episode. Dena is a masterful jazz singer and pianist, jazz educator and overall wise and very fun person! She’s performed in New York clubs since the early 90’s and played at festivals and concerts throughout the world. Dena has worked with Gene Bertoncini, Ray Brown, Jay Clayton, John Clayton…

Our second episode, we are delighted and honored to have Jill's dear friend, Lisa Stano as our very first guest. She currently resides in Petaluma California, and is a prolific and talented singer/songwriter, guitar player, stand-up bassist, and overall delightful human being. Lisa is someone who seeks and finds joy in whatever she does. In this in…

In the first episode of Meaningful Musical Conversations, Jill, jazz pianist and singer, and Daniel, jazz and rock guitarist/singer/songwriter, have a fun time getting to know each other. https://www.jillminye.com https://www.danieltownsendmusic.comBy Jill Minyé and Daniel Townsend

Friends with Benefactors 2.0 – Ep. 26 – Back in the Saddle http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/fwb_2-0_26.mp3 The friends are back in the saddle again. After a lengthy hiatus, the friends return to discuss BEING A WIZARD AND SHITTING AND PISSING ALL OVER THE PLACE, fan fiction, YTMND and its proto-memes, the McDonald’s …

Friends with Benefactors 2.0 – Ep. 25 – Texas Cowboy Steakhouse http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/fwb2_0-25.mp3 In this episode the friends discuss Mariah Carey’s Christmas special, their favorite gifts, New Year’s resolutions & affectations, seeing Cupcakke live, Texas Cowboy Steakhouse margaritas, and much more. Thi…

Friends with Benefactors (Classic) – Ep. 13 – 46 Spins http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Friends-With-Benefactors-46-Spins.mp3 In this episode the friends return from the past, taste test soylent, and discuss, the palpable irony of the Gawker lawsuit, Mount Everest vegans, Saddam Hussein knitting ads, meatspin, the se…

Friends with Benefactors (Classic) – Ep. 12 – Talk Primordial Soup http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Friends-With-Benefactors-Talk-Primordial-Soup.mp3 In this episode the friends travel back in time and discuss penis transplants, g.fast, universal translator, talkin’ to angels, congressional porn, people falling down …

Friends with Benefactors 2.0 – Ep. 24 – Audio Atrocity http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/fwb_2-0_24.mp3 In this episode the friends discuss Nielson surveys, ad blockers, bad customer service, food apps, pirate birthday celebrations, Becca’s new mom, favorite Christmas songs, and much more. This week’s Beer Reviews is …

Friends with Benefactors (2.0) – Ep. 23 – Holiday Shopping http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/fwb2-0_Ep-23.mp3 *Disclaimer* This episode was supposed to be episode 22, but got mixed up with 23, now it’s 23. Sorry for the delay, Melissa! In this episode the friends discuss sexy translators, broken Xboxes, Christmas wish…

Friends with Benefactors (2.0) – Ep. 22 – Grinch Dick http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FWB2-0_ep22.mp3 In this episode the friends discuss the Grinch’s dick (a lot), being a weirdo driver, Jack Skelington’s dick, ogre cum, strange compliments, peeking neighbors, and much more. This week’s Beer Reviews is Collective A…

Friends with Benfactors (Classic) – Ep. 11 – Handshoes and Horsegrenades http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Friends-With-Benefactors-Handshoes-and-Horsegrenades.mp3 In this episodes the friends discuss Budweiser renaming itself as “America”, Harry Potter’s penis, Game of Thrones, Virtual Reality, Reese’s, old candy, an…

Friends with Benefactors 2.0 – Ep. 21 – Urethral Rifling http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/fwb_2-0_ep21.mp3 In this episode the friends discuss the sound of a boxed wine squirting, urethral rifling, winter driving, New England accents, Vampire’s Kiss, Mariah Carey, reality TV, and much more. This week’s Beer Reviews i…

Friends with Benefactors 2.0 – Ep. 20 – Squeeaster http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/fwb_2-0_ep20.mp3 In this episode the friends celebrate Squeeaster, talk Red Dead Redemption II, zaddies, Cheez-Its photo box, the effects of different drinks, and much more. This week’s Beer Reviews is – Pipeworks Brewing Company – Ve…

Friends with Benefactors (Classic) – Ep. 10 – Adult Kiddie Litter http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Friends-With-Benefactors-Adult-Kiddie-Litter.mp3 In this episode the friends celebrate Mother’s day, and discuss what’s bugging them, American Girl Dolls, Abilify, Donald Trump’s VP choice, precocious children, transgen…

Friends with Benefactors 2.0 – Ep. 19 – Dicklight http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/fwb2-0_Ep-19.mp3 In this episode the friends are in VR awaiting the arrival of a virtual caravan of virtual migrants. They discuss werid texts, braining, dick lights, Resident Evil 4 (including some of those very forgotten scenes) and …

Friends with Benefactors 2.0 – Ep. 18 – Drizzly http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fwb18_2-0.mp3 In this episode the friends discuss the nightmare burger from Burger King, Hootie and the Blowfish, dried hymens, Drizzly, and much more. This week’s Beer Reviews is Applewood Winerty – The Naked Flock Cider – 6.8 ABV.…

Friends with Benefactors 2.0 – Ep. 17 – Doork http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fwb_2-0_ep17.mp3 In this episode the friends discuss holes, knocking before entering, VR Chat, and much more. This week’s Beer Reviews is Ommegang – Game of Thrones Mother of Dragons – 6.6% ABV.…

Friends with Benefactors 2.0 – Ep. 16 – sPoOkY http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fwb2-0ep16.mp3 In this sPoOkY episode the friends visit Alex Jones’ haunted house, creepy stuff, the Taco Bell app, Burgerim, whale milk, marzen beers, Bob Vila, and much more. This week’s Beer Reviews is Warsteiner – Oktoberfest – 5.9% A…

Friends with Benefactors 2.0 – Ep. 15 – The Pud and The Beautiful http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fwb_2-0_ep15.mp3 In this episode the friends go view a live taping of The Pud and The Beautiful where they discuss allergies, Walgreens brands, drinking in bed, boxed wine, wish.com, and much more. This week’s Beer Revi…

Friends with Benefactors 2.0 Ep. 14 – Yikes in the Yard http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fwb_2-0_ep14.mp3 In this episode the friends discuss yikes in the yard, lobster roll potato chips, Bowsette, VR Chat, and much more. This week’s Beer Reviews is Wachusett Brewing – Boo-Yeah! – 6.6%ABV.…

Friends with Benefactors 2.0 Ep. 13 – ASMR http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fwb2-0_ep13.mp3 In this episode the friends discuss old sitcoms, Becca’s awkward gym moment, ASMR, transgender frogs, Disney conspiracy theories, and much more. This week’s Beer Reviews is Collective Arts Brewing / 18th Street Brewery – Pina …

Friends with Benefactors (2.0) Ep. 11 – Ghost Net http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fwb2-0-ep11.mp3 In this episode the friends are joined by a new guest friend, Evan. They discuss people getting hurt at the gym, car accidents, sharks, cartoon/live action movies, and much more. This week’s Beer Reviews is Thimble Isla…

Friends with Benefactors (2.0) Ep. 10 -Dan Fogler Krack Zoo http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fwb2-0-ep10.mp3 In this episode the friends discuss what they did over their hiatus, conventions, Dan Fogler, Uncle Kracker, new phones, roller derby and much more. This week’s Beer Reviews is Hermit Thrush Brewery – Supah Ph…

Friends with Benefactors (Classic) Ep. 8 – Tubs for Tugs http://www.friendswithbenefactors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/FWB8.mp3 In this episode the friends discuss candles, Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, Bob Marley Snapchat filters, Canadian weed, and much more. This week’s Beer Reviews is The Partner Ships – Heavy Seas & Maine Beer Company- Re…