Best Laforge Podcasts (2024)

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The State of Adjace (Feat. David Anthony) 1:19:08

3h ago1:19:08

1:19:08

Friend of the pod David Anthony returns to dig into the state of "adjacent" sounds in hardcore. We spend a lot of time talking about death metal's current place in the genre, and wonder whether "hardcore kids making death metal" is good for either hardcore or death metal. Then, we look at the more melodic side of the spectrum: Koyo, One Step Closer…

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DLG1847 Artist/Curator Patty Fabricant shares her insights about the relationships between artists who share studios. 59:30

2h ago59:30

59:30

Patty is an excellent visual artist/painter who has just hung a show at Front Room-open until Jan. 6, titled, "Studio Mates", which features 5 pairs of artists who share studios. https://www.frontroomles.com/ We have an engaging and illuminating discussion about what the experience and effect of having a studio mate is on ones art and life. Patty h…

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DLG318 Author/Actor/Writer Robert Galinsky takes us on a journey to Riker's Island where he runs workshops for teens. 59:24

7d ago59:24

59:24

Robert Galinsky’s had a very rough couple of years with his father growing up. His father had undiagnosed depression which as we discussed, he worked through and resolved. His childhood experiences motivated him to heal and help others has given him a more than full life as an artist: an actor, a writer, director, teacher, coach. Galinsky's suburba…

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If It Rains it 'Cores (Feat. Nick Birtles and Evan Stein) 1:01:40

14d ago1:01:40

1:01:40

We're joined this week by Nick Birtles and Evan Stein of the bands Anklebiter, Broken Vow, If It Rains, Attrition Rate, Ultimatum, and Pummel (RIP). First, we roundtable our three favorite hardcore releases of 2024 thus far. Then, we talk about each of the guys' bands, their influences, the current state of New England hardcore, and much more. Intr…

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DLG229 Kevin Allison creator of RISK! is so innately real. 59:29

14d ago59:29

59:29

I had a blast with Kevin Allison in this session. At over a million downloads a month, live shows all over the country, a book and more-RISK! is described as, "a hit podcast where people tell true stories they never thought they'd dare to share." Listen to any episode and you will see what we're saying! It's sooooo exceptional. Kevin is a professio…

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Pittsburgh Style (Feat. Pain Clinic's Ty Dawson) 58:12

23d ago58:12

58:12

Last year, we read Samantha Sansone's new oral history of the Pittsburgh hardcore scene, 'Through Our Eyes' — and we finished the book with more questions than answers. So, we had Pain Clinic frontman Ty Dawson join us to fill in the gaps. What was it like seeing No Retreat and Built Upon Frustration back in the day? What are the defining features …

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Lockin' In (Feat. Mil-Spec's Matt LaForge) 1:16:02

1M ago1:16:02

1:16:02

The catalog of Lockin' Out Records is having an unavoidable resurgence right now, so we went deep on the label's stamp on hardcore history. We're joined by Matt LaForge, guitarist of the LOR signees Mil-Spec, who had a key vantage point to the rise of Lockin' Out, and spoke to us in great detail about how the label's flagship bands — Mental, Righte…

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Bluesman, Davey Laforge 40:25

2M ago40:25

40:25

The Pentatonic Scale, Sobriety & Life. Mihangel discusses it all with Bluesman Davey Laforge. Look for Davey's story on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUsd5yC4Sb8 Season 04, Episode 20 Theme Music Written & Performed by Davey LaForge It Takes a Village to Raise a Province! Each week, host Mihangel and a very special guest dig deeper into …

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Alpha@Play : Alan Castell 1:13:44

2M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

Alpha@Play : Cracking the code on creating the perfect Zero-Turnover company that functions with energy and purpose. Alan Castell of Alpha Technologies has a wide range of interests and experiences that have led to his current state of mind. Take a listen as Alan explains his business and life philosophy to Mihangel... Season 04, Episode 19 Theme M…

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7 String Master - Scott Kroeker 54:56:00

2M ago54:56:00

54:56:00

This week on the podcast we jam with 7-string guitar master and metal improv artist Scott Kroeker and discover more about the creative music process and his upcoming projects. Season 04, Episode 18 Theme Music Written & Performed by Davey LaForge It Takes a Village to Raise a Province! Each week, host Mihangel and a very special guest dig deeper in…

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Dance Floor Russin (Feat. Ned Russin) 50:19

2M ago50:19

50:19

Ned Russin (Glitterer, Title Fight, and many other bands) joins us for a conversation about how hardcore dancing has evolved over the ages. We watched videos of sets ranging from Bad Brains in '82 and Breakdown in '88, to Hatebreed in '94 and Rival Mob in '13, and then talked about the way the crowds behaved during those periods. Ned, being the har…

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It’s ’The Fastest Show On Ice’ 54:48:00

2M ago54:48:00

54:48:00

2-Stroke Engines on a Half-Mile Ice Track. It’s fast, it’s furious and it’s happening in Beausejour for the 62nd straight year! The Canadian Power Toboggan Championships was built on a dream, powered by passion and is sustained by community volunteerism. Beausejour’s premium event happens every spring, just as the winter snaps its parting shot, whe…

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Shea Ritchie, the Bit Coin Maximalist... 46:11

2M ago46:11

46:11

What is Blockchain? What is Cryptocurrency? What is Bitcoin? How will this impact you? We chat with our fellow Manitoban and Bit Coin Maximalist Shea Ritchie about this and more in Episode 16 of Season 4. Theme Music Written & Performed by Davey LaForge It Takes a Village to Raise a Province! Each week, host Mihangel and a very special guest dig de…

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Hardcore Music Time (Feat. Ace Stallings) 51:13

2M ago51:13

51:13

We're only a month into 2024 and there's already a bunch of new music to discuss. In this episode, we're joined by Ace Stallings — frontman of Mutually Assured Destruction and Sentinel, and host of the Forum of Passion podcast — to review a bunch of fresh releases by Apex Predator, Dimension Six, Lethal, Rejoice, and Live It Down. Intro song: Dimen…

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Frequency Healing with Lana Leah... 31:42

3M ago31:42

31:42

Have you heard of Energy Enhancement Systems used for healing? Our friend Lana Leah takes her passion for holistic health and technology and brings revolutionary healing to her fellow Manitobans, [and North-West Ontarians] through Energy Enhancement Systems at The Infinity Room at Portage Lodge. Theme Music Written & Performed by Davey LaForge It T…

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Manjit Rukhra turns passion into profits... 40:13

3M ago40:13

40:13

Have you ever wanted to take the leap from turning your passion into a profit generating business? Listen in on how Manjit Rukhra from Prosper Path did just that and is living his dreams as a real estate investor and coach. https://www.prosperpath.com Follow Rodeo Road Studios on Social Media & YouTube ~ Like, Share, Follow & Subscribe! Theme Music…

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Metalcore's Back (Feat. Senti of Balmora and Jeff of Fallen God) 1:22:10

3M ago1:22:10

1:22:10

As we've mentioned on this show before, we're currently experiencing a resurgence in a particular strain of metalcore that's being welcomed under the hardcore umbrella. Bands like Balmora, Since My Beloved, Adrienne, A Mourning Star, Dying Wish and many others. In this episode, we're joined by Balmora frontman/Ephyra Recordings owner Senti, and Fal…

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The Manitoba Horse Whisperer - Yvonne Vernaus 49:36

3M ago49:36

49:36

How do you create synergy with your working horse? Let's talk to veteran rider, coach, and western lifestyle enthusiast Yvonne Vernaus to find out the secrets of success when working with your horse and other equine subtleties. Follow Rodeo Road Studios on Social Media & YouTube ~ Like, Share, Follow & Subscribe! Theme Music Written & Performed by …

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HyWire Zipline, Hilltop Resort & Upcoming Shows 40:21

3M ago40:21

40:21

Let's go Ziplining! Hey folks, it's a fun show with a bit of a tour around the province. We head down to Kalieda for some zip lining at HyWire Zip Line Adventures! Then we head up to Hilltop resort for some blues! I also talk about some of our upcoming interviews; Energy Enhancement Systems with Lana Strilchuk; Adventures in real estate investing w…

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HC in 2024: Democore, Deathcore, Decade Identity (Feat. Vince Guglielmi) 58:14

3M ago58:14

58:14

We're back, and we're joined in this episode by fellow hardcore scribe Vince Guglielmi. In the spirit of the new year, the three of us look ahead to where we envision hardcore's sound and culture going in 2024. We touch on democore, deathcore, the identity of the decade thus far, and make a few other predictions based on what we've been witnessing …

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DLG325 Musician Kelsey Warren of BLAK EMOJI is a freakin' sharp mofo! 59:29

4M ago59:29

59:29

Kelsey has played and collaborated with many people; he is known most recently for his recordings as Blak Emoji. He also produced a film and has produced other artists, and did a one-person musical stage performance based on his own life. He has lots of cool stories to tell. Kelsey is a consummate professional on every level—first and foremost his …

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Best Hardcore of 2023 (Feat. Tom Breihan and Andrew Sacher) 1:39:01

4M ago1:39:01

1:39:01

We talked about our favorite hardcore of 2023 with two fellow hxc scribes, Stereogum Senior Editor Tom Breihan and BrooklynVegan Edtior Andrew Sacher. We each counted down our 10 favorite hardcore albums/EP's of the year, and had fun discussing the overlap, the mixed feelings, and the outlier picks. Follow Tom on Twitter @tombreihan Follow Andrew o…

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DLG317 Artist Scooter LaForge's life is a great example of a life in art to me. 59:29

4M ago59:29

59:29

Artist Scooter LaForge is a delight. To be honest, I somehow felt like connecting with him on this show was healing for me-now who’s the shrink!? Scooter’s work is amazing and so instinctual- he cannot not do it. Even though he’s worked with big names like he is as humble as can be. So much to learn from his perspective—growing up as a gay man in a…

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DLG338 Babak Ganjei has a solo exhibition of his art at The Brooklyn Comedy Collective—he's here from London for the opening! 59:30

4M ago59:30

59:30

Did I tell you I opened at gallery to show funny art in a comedy space? Philip Markle and his team at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective generously agreed to work with me and now it's up! I am the director and creator of the gallery. I have always admired Babak's work and now he's the second show in the gallery. He came to NYC for his install and openi…

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The Kids Had Their Say 53:15

5M ago53:15

53:15

First, we talk about our favorite hardcore sets we saw in 2023 — from Negative Approach to Vein. Then, in honor of its 40th anniversary reissue, we discuss SS Decontrol's 1982 debut 'The Kids Will Have Their Say,' as well as our more general thoughts on Boston's first important hardcore band. Intro song: Balmora - "Under the Weight" Outro song: SS …

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Tom Renic - Infineo Agent for Alternative/Private Banking 50:24

5M ago50:24

50:24

What would you say if you didn't have to pay bank fees while accruing interest on money that you are free to use for investment purposes, all the while paying into a permanent life insurance policy? Too good to be true? Not so, says Tom Renic! Listen on to find out how you can become your own banker... email: Tom.Renic@gmail.com visit: www.Infineo.…

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DLG337 Comedian Sadie Aznat is visiting America and stops by Radio Free Brooklyn for a session with Dr. Lisa 59:30

5M ago59:30

59:30

Sadie Aznat is a A British asian comedian breaking boundaries with her insightful humor, thought-provoking commentary, and infectious charm. Sadia clearly makes her own choices. Like deciding when she was 19 that she wanted to wear her hijab full time.She’s a comedian who recently published a book: Love Bomb: Sadia takes the time to school me (us) …

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Hardcore Kid Metal 55:07

6M ago55:07

55:07

There're certain metal bands that, for whatever reason, hardcore fans love. Whether its their sound, their iconography, or just their aura, bands like Type O Negative, Bolt Thrower, Sepultura and even Slipknot have become as much a part of the hardcore milieu as actual hardcore originators like Circle Jerks and Agnostic Front. Eli had Hugo listen t…

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DLG336 Comedian David Mills returns to visit Dr. Lisa with lots of exciting news since his last visit in March 2023 59:30

6M ago59:30

59:30

David's plans in March have exceeded expectations which is mostly exciting, with some of the normal moving to New York housing stress —keeps it real of course. Here's our session from this past March so you can see where this fruitful + exciting journey began! https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RADIO6476872637.m…

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DLG335 Dr. Lisa thinks being one of seven children helped artist Beth Campbell room to develop her unique perception on the world. 59:30

6M ago59:30

59:30

BETH CAMPBELL is someone who’s work first emerged in 2000 and impressed the f*ck out of me at the first greater New York Show. I became an instant fan and have watch her work has expanded and developed since then. So I was thrilled to have her on as my guest. This question from an interview by Sara Murkett in the Huffington Post describes what peop…

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NYHC Before 'Victim In Pain' 49:04

6M ago49:04

49:04

Agnostic Front's 1984 debut, 'Victim In Pain', is commonly regarded as the benchmark NYHC album. Moreover, if you look at the history of early 80s hardcore, it's the first hardcore release from New York that really "mattered" outside of that city's streets. Plenty of hardcore scholars talk about the hotbed that NYHC became after 'Victim In Pain,' b…

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Sundown Gymkhana - Heartland Rodeo Finals 29:27

6M ago29:27

29:27

It's a heck of an episode! Gymkhana in Sundown (0:45), and the Heartland Rodeo 2023 Finals in Grunthal (16:40). 'Hang on to your hat!' may be an understatement! The animals have come to play, and the horses, bulls, steers, calves and goats are here too! Special thanks to the good folks at Sundown Gymkhana, Heartland Rodeo and Hanover Ag, for allowi…

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Podcast Marketing and YOU!!! w/Biz Dev Specialist, JtK 48:05

6M ago48:05

48:05

Mihangel & Jonathan Tkachuk sit down to discuss marketing through podcasts such as Manitobaville, and the benefits of partnering up with Rodeo Road Studios for your creative advertising and marketing development. Learn how you and your company can save time, money and energy with Manitobaville, the Podcast! Follow Rodeo Road Studios on Social Media…

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Killing Time Vs. Leeway 50:08

7M ago50:08

50:08

First, we review new albums from Magnitude and Broken Vow. Then, it's a late-Eighties NYHC showdown. Hugo loves Killing Time's 'Brightside', Eli loves Leeway's 'Born to Expire'. Which one is better? We discuss, you decide. Intro song: Broken Vow - "Propaganda of the Deed" Outro song: Killing Time - "Brightside"…

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DLG334 Suzanne Murphy sets a great example of what women are capable of — being true to yourself is part of it. 53:41

7M ago53:41

53:41

Suzanne Murphy is a VERY successful Wall Street veteran (over 20 years). She owns an upper east side apartment, speaks at, and attends NYC social events that no one I know goes to. So, when she seemed genuinely interested coming out to Bushwick and being on my show, I was honored. It’s not even a charity event! It was illuminating for me to hear Su…

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Antiquarian Objects : Wrap Up - Presented by Rodeo Road Studios 21:02

7M ago21:02

21:02

It's A Wrap! Now Playing on Bell/MTS Fibe TV Channel 1 and the Fibe TV App. Lynny and Mihangel talk about the making of Antiquarian Objects, The Legend of Manitoba. Their travels, the people they met, the museums they visited and all of the hijinx that followed them throughout the production! Follow Rodeo Road Studios on Social Media & YouTube ~ Li…

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Antiquarian Objects : Steam Whistle - Presented by Rodeo Road Studios 22:25

7M ago22:25

22:25

It's the Steam Whistle at The Threshermen's Museum in Morden! Now Playing on Bell/MTS Fibe TV Channel 1 and the Fibe TV App. Lynny and Mihangel talk about the making of Antiquarian Objects, The Legend of Manitoba. Their travels, the people they met, the museums they visited and all of the hijinx that followed them throughout the production! Follow …

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Antiquarian Objects : Embalming Kit - Presented by Rodeo Road Studios 18:45

7M ago18:45

18:45

It's Violet Guymer's Embalming Kit at The Sam Waller Museum in The Pas! Now Playing on Bell/MTS Fibe TV Channel 1 and the Fibe TV App. Lynny and Mihangel talk about the making of Antiquarian Objects, The Legend of Manitoba. Their travels, the people they met, the museums they visited and all of the hijinx that followed them throughout the productio…

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Antiquarian Objects : Copper Spearhead - Presented by Rodeo Road Studios 17:49

7M ago17:49

17:49

It's a Copper Spearhead at The Hart-Cam Museum in Hartney! Now Playing on Bell/MTS Fibe TV Channel 1 and the Fibe TV App. Lynny and Mihangel talk about the making of Antiquarian Objects, The Legend of Manitoba. Their travels, the people they met, the museums they visited and all of the hijinx that followed them throughout the production! Follow Rod…

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Antiquarian Objects : First Gas Pump - Presented by Rodeo Road Studios 18:09

7M ago18:09

18:09

It's the First Gas Pump at Jim's Vintage Garages in Headingley! Now Playing on Bell/MTS Fibe TV Channel 1 and the Fibe TV App. Lynny and Mihangel talk about the making of Antiquarian Objects, The Legend of Manitoba. Their travels, the people they met, the museums they visited and all of the hijinx that followed them throughout the production! Follo…

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Antiquarian Objects : Van Horne Rail Coach - Presented by Rodeo Road Studios 20:42

7M ago20:42

20:42

It's the Van Horne Rail Coach at The Fort La Reine Museum in Portage la Prairie! Now Playing on Bell/MTS Fibe TV Channel 1 and the Fibe TV App. Lynny and Mihangel talk about the making of Antiquarian Objects, The Legend of Manitoba. Their travels, the people they met, the museums they visited and all of the hijinx that followed them throughout the …

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Antiquarian Objects : Métis Fiddle - Presented by Rodeo Road Studios 19:59

7M ago19:59

19:59

It's a Métis Fiddle at The Minnedosa Museum and Heritage Village! Now Playing on Bell/MTS Fibe TV Channel 1 and the Fibe TV App. Lynny and Mihangel talk about the making of Antiquarian Objects, The Legend of Manitoba. Their travels, the people they met, the museums they visited and all of the hijinx that followed them throughout the production! Fol…

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Antiquarian Objects : Overview - Presented by Rodeo Road Studios 21:52

7M ago21:52

21:52

Now Playing on Bell/MTS Fibe TV Channel 1 and the Fibe TV App. Lynny and Mihangel talk about the making of Antiquarian Objects, The Legend of Manitoba. Their travels, the people they met, the museums they visited and all of the hijinx that followed them throughout the production! Follow Rodeo Road Studios on Social Media & YouTube ~ Like, Share, Fo…

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Season 4 Promo 2:45

7M ago2:45

2:45

Welcome to Season 4 of Manitobaville, The Podcast! brought to you by Rodeo Road Studios. We are looking forward to a great season of travelling around the province and talking to Manitobans. Stay tuned to learn more about Rodeo Road Studios and how you can promote your brand and get involved with Manitobaville. We are going to kick things off with …

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DLG343 Seth Cerrate and Patrick Bayley talk about their brand new collective: YEA MAN SPA GLOBAL. 59:30

7M ago59:30

59:30

A banner day for Dr. Lisa! I got to talk with two hot young guys, Seth Cerrate and Patrick Bayley about their brand new collective Yea Man Spa Global which did a project that solicited sex stories in public, set up a warren of office cubicles and then encouraged fair goers to answer the phones and Surprise! It was such a blast talking to these guys…

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WTF Is Melodic Hardcore? (Feat. Jay Papandreas) 1:00:55

7M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

We're joined by blogger Jay Papandreas to talk about melodic hardcore. What is it? Who earns that designation? And which bands that frequently get called melodic hardcore don't belong in that pool? Check out Jay's blog https://www.listenupnerds.com/ Intro song: Lifetime - "Turnpike Gates" Outro song: Koyo - "Diamond One"…

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America's Hardcore 49:04

8M ago49:04

49:04

We listened to all five installments of the America's Hardcore compilation series that Triple B Records have been releasing since 2010. We debate how effective the comps are at capturing the moment of 2010s hardcore, which tracks are best, and what Triple B means to the fabric of contemporary hardcore. Intro song: Bitter End - "Disguised" Outro son…

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1610_DLG_Artist Leah Schrager: Artist or Pornographer? Discuss! by Dr. Lisa Gives a Sh*t 59:30

8M ago59:30

59:30

This is a vintage episode from 2016. To learn more about Schrager, her wide-ranging work and career HERE: https://leahschrager.com/ Instagram @leahschrager @onaartist Leah Schrager and I were aware of each other because we both do therapy as an art endeavor. Leah does work as Sarah White, the Naked Therapist. But her work is much more multifaceted …

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When Hardcore Bands Leave Hardcore 1:01:26

8M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

After some brief chatter on our recent listening habits, we dive into discussing a handful of albums from throughout hardcore history where bands "sold out" by making metal, pop-punk, or butt-rock records. From SSD, Earth Crisis, No Warning and beyond, we listened to those "failed swing" albums that bands pretend never happened, and see if they're …

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DLG1819 Jason Zinoman, author of "Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night" digs into Letterman's self-loathing mindset with Dr. Lisa. 59:29

8M ago59:29

59:29

How could someone so self-loathing as David Letterman)be able to accomplish all that he accomplished which includes having an indelible stamp on American culture? That's the basis of the discussion I have Jason Zinoman, author of the recent seminal book on David Letterman: Letterman, The last great King of Late Night. https://www.amazon.com/Letterm…

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