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Philadelphia's longest running music podcast (we think), with your host, Dan Drago. Conversations with artists and community, intimate musical performances, in-depth discussions on performing, touring, recording, and being alive.
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Comedians and Friends Chad Daniels and Cy Amundson host a weekly podcast where they tell stories about their lives. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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Robert Omoto documents his pursuit of stand-up comedy in Sacramento, CA from performing in the middle of nowhere, bombing on stage, opening for Mike Epps, plays clips from actual shows, and interviews other comedians. His constant overthinking and crazy life style lead to ridiculous situations that could only happen to him.
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Joe is a 30-year veteran standup comedian who has been on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show on CBS multiple times, his own 1/2 Hour Special on Comedy Central, been a regular comedian on the Chelsea Lately Round Table, received a standing ovation from all 4 celebrity judges and the 2,000 audience members on Americas Got Talent, and has two 1-hour specials “Medicated” and recently recorded The Poster's Wrong in his hometown of Philadelphia... Well South Jersey just over th ...
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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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This week, Cy gets stuck in an airport and Chad struggles with an diverging diamond interchange. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SOMEWHERE and get on your way to being your best self.” --- Follow us on Instagram! Chad Daniels (@ThatChadDaniels) is a Dad, Comedian, and pancake lo…
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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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This week, Chad still won't eat sugar and Cy has opinions on fundraising. This episode is also brought to you by Füm! Start the Good Habit at https://tryfum.com/SOMEWHERE to save 10% off the Journey Pack today. --- Follow us on Instagram! Chad Daniels (@ThatChadDaniels) is a Dad, Comedian, and pancake lover. With over 750 million streams of his 5 a…
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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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This week, Cy plots his next career move and Chad goes golfing with Olivia. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SOMEWHERE and get on your way to being your best self.” --- Follow us on Instagram! Chad Daniels (@ThatChadDaniels) is a Dad, Comedian, and pancake lover. With over 750 mi…
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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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This week, Chad makes a trip to Home Depot and Cy has trouble crossing a bridge. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SOMEWHERE and get on your way to being your best self.” Additionally, this episode is also brought to you by Füm! Start the Good Habit at tryfum.com/SOMEWHERE to save…
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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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This week, Cy makes a questionable financial decision and Chad can't listen to Enya while golfing. ALSO! Head on over to the Middle of Somewhere Patreon page right now for a FREE audio episode!! (Free to join! Only charged for when we post episodes!) Additionally, this episode is also brought to you by Füm! Start the Good Habit at https://tryfum.co…
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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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This week, Chad's back up in Cabin Country and Cy seeks some parenting advice. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SOMEWHERE and get on your way to being your best self. Additionally, this episode is also brought to you by Füm! Start the Good Habit at https://tryfum.com/SOMEWHERE to…
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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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This week, there's an animal living in Cy's garage and Chad wakes up to a knock at the door. Cy has shows happening and we're all very excited so here's a link about it! This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SOMEWHERE and get on your way to being your best self. --- Follow us on Insta…
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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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This week, Cy & Jenna have a date night and Chad has the house to himself for a weekend. Also! Cy said there would be a link about his show in Chicago here in the description so I guess that means I have to do that! --- Follow us on Instagram! Chad Daniels (@ThatChadDaniels) is a Dad, Comedian, and pancake lover. With over 750 million streams of hi…
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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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This week, a sickness has fallen upon The House of Cy and Chad has problems at TSA. This episode is also brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SOMEWHERE and get on your way to being your best self. --- Follow us on Instagram! Chad Daniels (@ThatChadDaniels) is a Dad, Comedian, and pancake lover. With over 750 mil…
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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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This week, Chad keeps going to the wrong hotel and Cy watches the eclipse. This episode is also brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SOMEWHERE and get on your way to being your best self. --- Follow us on Instagram! Chad Daniels (@ThatChadDaniels) is a Dad, Comedian, and pancake lover. With over 750 million stre…
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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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This week, Cy has opinions on swimming lessons and Chad get's interrupted by a bird. Get tickets to see Cy on the road here! Also, Chad! --- Follow us on Instagram! Chad Daniels (@ThatChadDaniels) is a Dad, Comedian, and pancake lover. With over 750 million streams of his 5 albums to date, his audio plays are in the 99th percentile in comedy and mu…
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Dan talks with Joel Tannenbaum (Plow United, Snow Fairies, Skywriters) and Nick Palmer (WAX WAV, The Danger O's) about their new project The Blackburns. Nick tells the story of how he thought he was out of the music game until he got a message from Joel (Plow United was a huge band for Nick as a teen) that he was looking for a songwriting partner. …
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This week, Chad meets a bridge troll and Cy watches a documentary. Get tickets to see Cy on the road here! Also, Chad! This episode is also brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SOMEWHERE and get on your way to being your best self. Additionally, this episode is also brought to you by Füm! Start the Good Habit at…
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Dan talks with Zoe Lemon, a trained and seasoned violinist who is fairly new to the singer-songwriter game. Zoe talks about growing up in the rural parts of Chester County, the ups and downs of music school at Temple University, graduating right into the pandemic, van life, and learning to write songs by herself out on the road. Her latest EP, 'Tai…
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This week, Cy has a new gambling scheme and Chad's son got married in Mexico. Get tickets to see Cy on the road here! Also, Chad! This episode is also brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SOMEWHERE and get on your way to being your best self. --- Follow us on Instagram! Chad Daniels (@ThatChadDaniels) is a Dad, …
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Dan goes in deep with Scott Radway about his early musical tastes (all Beatles), going to music school despite his parents advice to the contrary (they had both attended music school), composition, touring with bands, and becoming both an accomplished producer and songwriter on his own (he's currently a member of lo priestess with wife Gina LC of D…
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This week, Cy is joined by Dan St. Germain (@DanSt.Germain) and Ali Sultan (@AliSultanComedy), both of whom are coming off new special releases, to chat about Hulk Hogan and supernatural experiences! Get tickets to see Cy on the road here! This week's episode is brought to you by FUM! Start the Good Habit at https://tryfum.com/SOMEWHERE to save 10%…
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Dan talks with Dave Perry about his band Athensville, growing to like the weird music your older brother plays when you're young, the many missed connections between him and frontman Matt Taglang (who was on the show back on #203) and their eventual meeting as adults, and choosing a side in the lesser debated "Echo and the Bunnymen vs The Smiths" a…
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This week, Chad records a special and Cy struggles with his Instagram habits. Get tickets to see Cy on the road here! --- Follow us on Instagram! Chad Daniels (@ThatChadDaniels) is a Dad, Comedian, and pancake lover. With over 750 million streams of his 5 albums to date, his audio plays are in the 99th percentile in comedy and music on Pandora alon…
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In the aspirationally titled 'Early Spring Playlist' (Dan is anxiously awaiting the change of seasons), here are 12 new tracks from Philadelphia area artists for your listening pleasure. As always, check out the clickable playlist below for links to all the music and ways to support the artists. 1. Autumn Luz- Bone Marrow 2. Humilitarian- Midnight …
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This week, Cy has been watching too much Dateline and Chad visits Olivia for her birthday. --- Follow us on Instagram! Chad Daniels (@ThatChadDaniels) is a Dad, Comedian, and pancake lover. With over 750 million streams of his 5 albums to date, his audio plays are in the 99th percentile in comedy and music on Pandora alone, averaging over 1MM per w…
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Jeremy Garber is the co-founder of Grind Select, an independent record label based in Philadelphia that is celebrating it's 10th year this year. Dan and Jeremy talk about how Jeremy found his way into the music world via punk and hardcore on Long Island, being part of the first music business major at Syracuse University, and what it takes to keep …
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