Never fear, a vaccine is on its way. Baz sits down via Zoom with old friend and Chicago literary mainstay, Billy Tuggle, to talk music, poetry, and what it takes to survive the local arts scene.By J.W. Basilo

Holidays in a pandemic, what a time for sweet, sweet nostalgia. And nothing says nostalgia like a New Kids on the Block fan cruise. Our guest Kaira Williams literally wrote the book on it. She's the author of I'm Fangirling: Snarky Stories and Boyband Memories, available now. https://www.lulu.com/en/en/shop/kaira-williams/im-fangirling-snarky-stori…

Baz tells a story about learning to let go and then completely forgets the moral. Marty McConnell joins us to talk poetry, perseverance, and tarot.By J.W. Basilo

Election Night is upon us and Basilo is distracting himself by, of course, making a playlist. Afterward, he stops by to visit with old friend and certified badass, Aricka Foreman, about poetry, community, and general shenanigans.By J.W. Basilo

Ol Bazillionaire gives his final thoughts before the election. BONUS: Sneak peek of the new show, "Wokefield!" Wokefield is produced and engineered by J.W. Basilo for Shame The Devil. Production copyright 2020, Shame The Devil Media.By J.W. Basilo

Big Announcements abound. An old friend stops by the studio to talk about Chicago poetry in the early 21st Century, our lives since surviving it, and the often cringe-worthy parts of publishing our stories.By J.W. Basilo

It's Columbus Day because of course it is. Greg Geffrard calls up via the talking picture box(tm) to talk about his life as an actor, poet, and activist in such an absurd time. Link to Greg's recent Ted talk: https://www.tedxwrigleyville.com/watch_fall/By J.W. Basilo

Baz discusses an academic study on politically ideology, and then old friend/writer/performer Emily Rose stops by to class up the place.By J.W. Basilo

Hope springs eternal if you grit your teeth and scream into your own palm hard enough. Actor and producer Sarah Gise stops by to talk about hope, Hanson, and the ADHD Artist Podcast. This episode is sponsored by Bribes By Larry.By J.W. Basilo

Bianca Phipps, a Real Live Human and author of "Crown Noble," stops by the studio to bless us with knowledge, tomfoolery, and being the queer you wish to see in the world.By J.W. Basilo

We're getting back in the swing of things. Basilo riffs on discovering exactly which kind of a-hole you are, and the members of the defunct Chicago Slam Works Ensemble Theatre stop by via Zoom. This episode is brought to you by Hope, paid for by the Committee to Make America Grape Again.By J.W. Basilo

Basilo is back in the studio and back on his bulls#*! to kick off Season 3 officially! The fascinating Davide Grody (writer, performer, musician) joins us all the way from Paris in an interview taped back in May of 2020 before everything went full nanners. Music, feelings, thoughts on sticking it to the man, AND an interview? That's some peak Buste…

The madness hath descended as Season 3 creeps upon us and we're collectively too bored to notice. Fortunately, our buddy Tom Budday stops by to talk about education, empathy, and flexing on young poets.By J.W. Basilo / Tom Budday

Season 3 begins in quarantine! This sh** is the proverbial nanners but we're back, albeit remotely. Joe Hernandez-Kolski (HBO, Netflix, Your Heart) calls in to start the engines on this new normal. We talk about what we're doing to get by, new projects we've discovered, and Joe shares some awesome stories about his decades-long career.…

We take a bit of a deep dive into empathy. Storyteller, trash mouth, and new mom Stephanie Douglass stops by the studio (with a baby) to talk about producing a storytelling show, her time in Israel and Lebanon, and you know, like, kids and stuff.By J.W. Basilo / Stephanie Douglass

This is a fun one. Elizabeth Gomez (writer, performer, founder of Windy City Rollers) stops by the studio to talk about Roller Derby, digging through Dad's records, and embarrassing tales of personal grooming.By J.W. Basilo / Elizabeth Gomez

Spring is creeping upon us like a single dude 8 minutes before last call. Alyssa Thordarson (Chicago Med, Empire, Your Dreams) stops by to talk inside baseball about a career in television, odd experiences in commercials, and her love of the Rolling Stones.By J.W. Basilo / Alyssa Thordarson

Adrienne Gunn (Heaux, Chicago Magazine) stops by the studio the friends get into embarrassing childhood music, show production, and Adrienne's often hilarious exploits writing an "experience" column. This is a fun one.By J.W. Basilo / Adrienne Gunn

Correspondence is in the air. Baz writes to some high school students about sticking it to the man. Nick Fox calls in from a catamaran. it's feelings and friendship, man.By J.W. Basilo

Baz discovers his own personal Christmas. Writer & actor Joseph Ramski stops by and the fellas talk about his new play, growing personally and musically, and a whole lot of Star Wars.By J.W. Basilo / Joseph Ramski

If January is any indication, Earth is about to implode into itself like a crushed star. Anyway, the homie Teagan Walsh-Davis stops by to talk her new play, the delicious drama of early adulthood, and the blurring of genre in popular music.By J.W. Basilo / Teagan Walsh-Davis

Ol' Lovehandle Jones is back from break. Caroline Watson joins us in studio to her show, "Grandma's House," mental health, and the finer points of digital romance.By J.W. Basilo / Caroline Watson

Christmas is once again stuck in Ol Salty's craw. Max Thomas stops by and the boys have discuss masculinity, personal growth, and the changing face of comedy in Chicago and beyond.By J.W. Basilo / Max Thomas

The holidays are upon us and nothing says Christmas like talking about your big stupid feelings. Melissa DuPrey stops by to talk gentrification, being generally "woo-woo," and her new play, "Good Grief."By J.W. Basilo / Melissa DuPrey

Back after a short hiatus, Baz is joined by Daniel Santrella and Tyler Ryssemus of pop outfit Pretty Heavy. Their new single is available on various streaming platforms. Go get it!By J.W. Basilo / Pretty Heavy

It's getting cold in Chicago. Busted Mouth Hall of Famer (very prestigious), Whitney Chitwood stops by the studio once again to talk comedy, Stephen King, and her #1 on iTunes comedy album. Bonus appearance by Tim Stafford.By J.W. Basilo / Whitney Chitwood

Poet Davon Clark stops by and the guys have a great conversation about the history and current state of poetry slam, trying to balance art and life, and the struggle that comes with failing to adapt. This one gets deep, bro. If you're the type of listener who loves the episodes about "inside baseball" and big, stupid feelings, this one is your jam.…

Halloween is upon us and Basilosaurus doesn't care. Jeremy Owens (You're Being Ridiculous) stops by for a fun conversation about storytelling, Taylor Swift, and embarrassing celebrity encounters. http://yourebeingridiculous.com/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buddy-wakefield-a-choir-of-honest-killers-tour-tickets-77561158513…

Big details for the Busted Mouth Roadshow are announced. Mary Kate Ashe (co-director of "You Are Happy") stops by to talk theater, Deaf culture, and our struggles with letting go. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buddy-wakefield-a-choir-of-honest-killers-tour-tickets-77561158513 https://redtheater.org/2020…

Storyteller, educator, actor and mega-human, Janna Sobel drops by the studio to talk art as healing, the importance of connection, and Intuitive Treasure Hunting. Busted Mouth Road Show Returns November 16th with headliner Buddy Wakefield! HereChicago.org IntuitiveTreasureHunter.comBy J.W. Basilo / Janna Sobel

The Summer of Fox draws to a close as Ol Foxy stops by to pay his final visit. Nick tells some of his best travel stories. Baz learns about boats and Judaism.By J.W. Basilo / Nick Fox

Basilo is back for the shocking conclusion of his medical cannabis journey. Plus, a history of the War on Drugs! It's edutainment time with your Uncle Baz, who swears he just has allergies.By J.W. Basilo

Reefer Madness begins as Basilo dives into part 1 of a cannabis love story. Artist & activist Angela Davis Fegan stops by to talk queering the state with Lavender Menace, working with David Byrne, and using her talents to stick it to the man.By J.W. Basilo / Angela Davis Fegan

J-Dub visits a Mega Church and immediately turns to Satan. Matthew Pantelis stops by the studio to talk metal, Chicago music scene, and mental health.By J.W. Basilo / Matthew Pantelis

Two old friends from the High Hat Club swap war stories, break each other's balls, and talk healing and growth.By J.W. Basilo / Mike Polino

Essay on the "Generation Self Esteem." Joel Chmara (joelpoetry.com) stops by the studio to talk the rigors of the road, childhood failure, and fatherhood.By J.W. Basilo / Joel Chmara

The VR revolution is upon us. Aaron Sawyer (Artistic Director) stops by to talk about virtual reality, its relation to theater, and how it impacts entertainment in the future.By J.W. Basilo / Aaron Sawyer

Basilo illuminates 5 Things you can do to get into soccer if you don’t know where to start. Author Megan Stielstra stops by to talk evolution of language, the Chicago literary scene, and having sex in independent bookstores. Megan Stielstra is the author of three collections: The Wrong Way To Save Your Life, Once I Was Cool, and Everyone Remain Cal…

Basilo gets a new job. Acoustic rock duo The Alibis (Daniel Robbins & Eric Quigley) drop by the studio to play a couple tunes, talk Chicago music and the benefits of songwriting in tandem.By J.W. Basilo / The Alibis

Just a bunch of old friends talking rock n roll, soccer, and corporate influence on live music venues. Tim Stafford drops by to talk about his new punk rock anthology.By J.W. Basilo / Tim Stafford / Nick Fox

Ol Bazillions shares a story of being spurned by a famous musician. Bill Larkin (musician, comedian, Gay Balding Asthmatic) stops by to talk songwriting, genre-bending, and tries in futility to defend "September," scientifically proven to be the worst song ever.By J.W. Basilo / Bill Larkin

Baz dives into the 2020 Presidential race. Leah Munsey (Paper Machete) stops by the studio to talk responsibility in the age of "cancelled culture," MMA, and The Paper Machete Blowout on July 14th. https://sleeping-village.com/calendar/paper-machete-blowout/By J.W. Basilo / Leah Munsey

Baz gives grown man lessons. Sonal Aggarwal (comedian/musician) stops by to talk comedy, MIA, and embracing the world as a traveler. This one gets a little silly. EnjoyBy J.W. Basilo / Sonal Aggarwal

Baz braves the general public on a weekend. Nick Fox stops by to talk writing, living outside the American ideal, and his favorite records.By J.W. Basilo / Nick Fox

Baz watches a WWE pay per view for the first time. Bassel Almadani (Bassel & the Supernaturals, The Other Baz) sits down to talk music, Islam, and finding a work/life balance as a working artist.By J.W. Basilo / Bassel Almadani

Actor Dana Black stops by to talk about theater, relationships, and her new play, "The Undeniable Sound of Right Now," playing at the Raven Theatre. Baz rails against DIY musicians in the age of Instagram. In true Busted Mouth fashion, this one is both hella deep and hella silly. Dig it.By J.W. Basilo / Dana Black

Baz has a birthday. Nick Fox rides shotgun and does his best Ed McMahon. David Keller (Origin of Animal) stops by the studio. This is one's a music nerd deep dive, friends. Just nerd bros doing nerd bro stuff, bro.By J.W. Basilo / David Keller

It's our One Year Anniversary and the badass known as Bethany Thomas (singer, songwriter, actor, general badass) is just the guest for such an auspicious occasion.By J.W. Basilo / Bethany Thomas

Baz has updates on the crazy pills and 90/90 workout challenge. Musician Diana Lawrence (http://dianalawrence.com/) drops by the studio to talk songwriting, nicknames, and navigating the Chicago music scene.By J.W. Basilo / Diana Lawrence

The 90/90 challenge is underway and Baz is already behind. All-time homie Teagan Walsh-Davis stops by to talk Rock n Roll accountability, theater, and general tomfoolery.By J.W. Basilo / Teagan Walsh-Davis