Best Mirror Indy Podcasts (2024)

A musical phenomenon enveloped with an innovative original soundscape of darkwave, goth, industrial and alt rock would be the short story of the artist known as I Ya Toyah (Polish for "its just me"). Opening for the Cold/Orgy tour, this stoic woman owns the stage in her one woman show that borders on performance art, rather than only hearing some o…

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Hot Dog Edition 6:13

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Slow down. Let’s take a break and listen to a hot dog being made. In today’s Play List, you can hear to the sounds of summer in Indy, including frogs screeching, kids screaming with laughter and even trees growing. We have a “green” poem by poet Sophie Salerno and info on live pro wrestling at Irvington’s Ellenberger Park (to support teachers!). We…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 299 How Far Will You Go? 1:34:41

1M ago1:34:41

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Where Dreams Are En2mbed: Abstraction, the highly anticipated sequel to Where Dreams Are Entombed by mild mannered horror author Chase Will, has struck, leaving an impact on the genre that has never been seen nor read with such forceful suspense and impending doom. After you meet the charming mind behind these books (and others, like the extremely …

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Nostalgic Edition 5:34

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We’re recovering from the little bit of Beryl that made it through Indy by playing music, brainstorming where to eat, cozying up to books and contemplating our lives.By Mirror Indy

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Shorty Edition 2:38

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Mirror Indy staff is out this week, but we can't take a break from playing.By Mirror Indy

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Wednesdays are now for playing around 10:37

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Remember when Wednesdays meant there was a fresh alternative weekly at your nearest newspaper box? Mirror Indy’s new arts and culture newsletter is an ode to that Wednesday magic, which is why it will hit your mailbox every Wednesday at noon. You can expect ideas for exploring the city, like events and festivals, but also stories about the people m…

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Kettle Whiste Radio # 298 Badassery Inc. 1:27:50

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This is what we do here. Introduce you to enticing sounds that you may have missed along the way. We've got music and stories enveloped by goth/rockers Dichro, "Many Thanks" by Dope Stars Inc. off their new one Terapunk, pure and solid metal from Pittsburgh's PARADIGM off of their Monolith record. Jess Weary showcases her emotional outpouring in "E…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 297 DICHRO 1:40:05

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Goth/Rockers, DICHRO join us for a unique look at the development of their engaging beats, riveting bass, and vibrant vocals. Charmaine Freemonk and Pete Guellard wrangled this rock n'roll beast together during Covid adding their own blend of sonic hypnotism to our earbuds, as well as bringing it to the stage, LIVE, as well! There is much more to t…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 281 Rex the Creator 1:32:10

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The only movie critic that matters, Rex of Outtakes with Rex Reel brings the crucial content with our after party for the screening of sci fi extravaganza The Creator, directed by Gareth Edwards. Mucho content on The Creator, Godzilla, Gamera, Dr. Savilles Horror Show, Creepy Crawly, Monarch and more! Great insider info for the modern movie goer. O…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 296 Snow Day! 47:29

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#oldies #45's #dads45s See those hashtags? A snow day is not necessarily a SNOW DAY, by contemporary understanding. No, this takes us back to my dad, Donald Fairhead, former teacher, and what he acknowledged as a snow day when a blustery winter day prompted school closings, a warm fire in the fireplace and the smell of vinyl scraping a needle! That…

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Kettle Whistle Radio #295 The Other Side of the Mirror with Chris Bollinger 1:50:33

3M ago1:50:33

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Never a stranger to these airwaves, Chris Bollinger returns. The sound engineer, soundtrack creator, music producer behind the former #Machinemanrecords, and Musician in the band #Varicella talks shop on creating the chills behind the scoring of the short horror film, The Other Side of the Mirror. Chris is a hired gun with more ammo than you can ha…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 294 Lachrymose Primrose with JD Ellenberger 2:06:41

4M ago2:06:41

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Lets talk some indie film making! Veteran writer, director, and actor, JD Ellenberger returns with his darkest piece yet; the morose indie horror of Lachrymose Primrose is unveiled tonight, invoking emotions that we only exude in the dark following personal loss. After the unexpected death of his daughter (Chloe Ruth), Caleb McCallum (Tedd Bodnar),…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 293 UFOLOGIST & Paranormal Investigator Chuck Zukowski 2:21:53

4M ago2:21:53

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Known worldwide for the shows and documentaries , Alien Valley, Extraordinary: The Stan Romanek Story, The Unexplained Files as well as the series Alien Highway, Chuck Zukowski joins KWR. Former Deputy Sheriff turned rabid paranormal investigator stimulates the mind and seeks the answer to, "Are we alone in the universe?" Chuck talks about his in-d…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 292 REEL FEELS with Krist Munoz-Malave' 1:30:17

4M ago1:30:17

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Krist Munoz-Malave' is a Puerto Rican writer, director, and filmmaker who focuses on stories about vulnerability, growth and grief. We cover his short films Bendicion, Little Sky, False Positive, Night Life, F#&!wits and Blood & Ranch. Each of these short but powerful films can be watched at www.krist.work.com. Krist has a unique ability to storyte…

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Fritz Lang's M (1931), the GENRE-DEFINING Noir Film | NO SPOILERS Review + DEEP DIVE [Ep 71] 1:07:50

5M ago1:07:50

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In this episode we watch the Tarkovsky classic Mirror (1975). Described as a "cinematic poem" it is presented as a series of seemingly unconnected memories. Listen to us REFLECT on it, and you may SEE DOUBLE of one of the ratings, but what is the rating? And who gave it? A true mystery that can only be solved by listening to this episode! Want to b…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 291 Dead Blonde Stars 1:53:34

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Jess and Dave meet bass player Matt Simons of Dead Blonde Stars from Sheffield England and travel back to the grunge days' sound of the likes of Alice in Chains, Soundgarden and STP all wrapped up in the thick heavy packaging of the album Metamorphosis. The resurgence of this 90's rock sound assaults us from across the pond opening familiar yet ver…

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Tolkien... but TERRIBLE!? Khraneteli (1991 Soviet Lord of the Rings) Review [Ep 70] 1:04:45

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This week we review the... movie(??) Khraniteli (Хранители), aka USSR Lord of the Rings. Broadcast just once in 1991 by Leningrad Television, this masterpiece was thought to be lost media until some lovely person just went and found it didn't they? So yeah, low budget Soviet Lord of the Rings. Oh boy. Well technically it's just The Fellowship of th…

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Is DAFT PUNK's Electroma an Underrated MASTERPIECE? | No Spoilers Review + Deep Dive [Ep 69] 54:58

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It's been 3 years since Daft Punk announced their split with their infamous Epilogue video. But did you know it's just a clip from a feature length avant-garde scifi movie the band released in 2007? Sure, but you didn't know that it doesn't feature a single Daft Punk track right? Ah but did you know Thomas Bangalter read 500 issues of American Cine…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 290 The Walking Dead's Paola Lazaro & Brad Fleischer 1:49:13

6M ago1:49:13

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The Walking Dead finally infiltrates KWR with the gorgeously charming "Princess" Paola Lazaro (a.k.a. Juanita Sanchez) and Brad Fleischer who plays Keith (Tortured by Aaron) talking their most fortunate experience with director Greg Nicotero. The conversation revolves around the show itself and then graduates to the art and challenges of writing an…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 289 Where Dreams Are Entombed with Chase Will 1:22:15

6M ago1:22:15

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"How desperate are you?" The recurring theme and phrase should instill fear and curiosity while rabidly turning the pages of Chase Will's body horror novel, Where Dreams Are Entombed. With more books on the way from Chase- Jess Weary and David Fairhead pick at the brains of this horror author who is about to set the world on fire, and yet, just out…

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BETTER than the BOOK? Bride and Prejudice Deep Dive [Ep 68] 58:57

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In this episode we discuss the 2004 Bollywood style rom-com musical(ish) Bride and Prejudice. Do we enjoy the high energy outlandishness? Do we think it's outlandish enough? I can't remember, we recorded this a while ago, but you can find out right now! How? By listening to the episode you plonker. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if y…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 288 SPACE CADETS with author Brent M. Winzek 1:53:05

7M ago1:53:05

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Swashbuckling in space, play-writing, horror books, radio series, stage plays, Improv- and this is just the beginning of the mind-melding session with author/creator of the indie arts; the anxiously charismatic writer full of whimsy, Brent M. Winzek. Mix in some metal, alt-rock and co-host Jess Weary as a gun-slinging co-host along with her latest …

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 287 December Dismembered with Pirate Jesus 1:14:00

8M ago1:14:00

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Finally, the end has come (for the year)! Music from Barcelona's MEAN MACHINE and beautiful live tracks with a seasonal vibe from Lazy Ash Bandits! We hope your year was better than ours but either way Pirate Jesus will show up on this episode and provide us with the necessary movie and comic book selections! @pirate_jesus #lazyashbandits #pirateje…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 286 Spirit Machines 1:31:34

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Meet the Spirit Machines, whom embrace all things rock and put it to the test every time they get on stage! Raising their fists up into the rock world, this young band just made it on the scene three years ago by mashing up Zeppelin and Tool. See how that turned out! Now they are featured on the Cyperpunk soundtrack, creating their own music in mot…

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Jacques Tati's PLAYTIME - Physical Comedy but Old & French [Ep 67] 1:04:00

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In this week's episode we watch Jacque Tati's Playtime (1967). It is often considered a masterpiece of comedy cinema but did we go haha hoohoo? Did Ben notice all the reflections? Did Thom dash about on the office chair? And will Ollie ever find that briefcase containing all the money we made from the Kangaroo Jack episode? Tune in and find out you…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 285 Reverend Emil Levin, Game Master 1:42:52

10M ago1:42:52

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Game Master Emil Levin has taken some time from his Troma film experience to feature his new video game Reverend to the forefront this Halloween season! Writer, director, actor and now game-master, Emil talks about the trials and tribulations that an artist must contend with in order to reap the rewards of creativity! He does not come empty handed,…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 284 Valerie Sofranko: Creature Creator Queen of Halloween 1:53:57

10M ago1:53:57

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What do Jack Skellington, Gizmo, Return of the Jedi, The Fly, Ghostbusters, Jeff Goldblum and Louis Gossett Jr. have in common? Well, of course, creature creator/fabricator Valerie Sofranko! The talented woman behind some of your favorite creatures of film returns in studio this time to go deeper into storytelling about the fiends of film that we l…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 283 All Blood, No Treasure with The Bloody Nerve 1:48:09

10M ago1:48:09

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Stacey Blood and Laurie Ann Layne of the heavy rockin blues band The Bloody Nerve return with their intensely exciting, sometimes angry, concept album, All Blood, No Treasure. The album is told in 4 Acts, each one more exciting then the last, building to a riveting conclusion! Listen to the tales behind the audio assault right here or go watch the …

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 282 Deserts, Mountains, Oceans with the Fizz Fuzz 1:27:31

10M ago1:27:31

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The Fizz Fuzz return to our airwaves with their latest blues, stoner rock album Deserts, Mountains, Oceans. Dandy Brown & Dawn Brown, based in Santa Rosa California, provide inspiring lyrics full of guitar driven rock textured in a post grunge universe. Longtime guests on the show, we welcome their behind the scenes look at touring, writing and cre…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 281 Fiore the Creator 1:32:10

11M ago1:32:10

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The only movie critic that matters, Fiore of Outtakes with Fiore brings the content with the after party for the screening of The Creator, directed by Gareth Edwards. Mucho content on The Creator, Godzilla, Gamera, Dr. Savilles Horror Show, Creepy Crawly, Monarch and more! We go with the good, the bad and the gore with some indie horror titles and …

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Is ANOMALISA the BEST Charlie Kaufman Film? + Viewer Submission [(Ep 66] 1:13:53

11M ago1:13:53

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In this episode we discuss the often overlooked Charlie Kaufman film Anomalisa (2015) looking at a sad velvet middle aged man. Do we enjoy the intimate look at animated David Thewlis? Are all three of us voiced by Tom Noonan? Does Jennifer Jason Leigh play you, the listener? Jolly well tune in and find out then! Honestly, some people. TIMESTAMPS:TB…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 280 Yacht Rock sails on with JD Talkin Sports 1:43:02

11M ago1:43:02

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The sounds of summer dissipate and with it goes Yacht Rock Radio (unless you listen all year around). Any way you yank or crank it, Yacht Rock will sail on without you, but do you enjoy all the artists and their songs? JD of the successful sports podcast, JD Talkin' Sports crosses the streams and joins us to revel in the shallows of the sounds of s…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 279 Author Edward Ashton of MICKEY 7 1:24:40

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Dash some sci fi in your horror with the novel Mickey 7 and come meet its maker, author Edward Ashton, as we cross the imaginative plain of interstellar colonization with a man paid to die; over and over again. Micky 7 is soon to be a major motion picture starring #RobertPattinson and Edward Ashton talks about the inception of this story about a ma…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 278 Paranormally Yours with Heather Taddy 1:15:00

1y ago1:15:00

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Savor some dark discussion on the paranormal from those that have been there. Heather Taddy tells us where she's been investigating and what to look forward to in her future antics. Concert reviews from Shaun and Heather as well as some deep discussions on the book The Demonologist, by Gerald Brittle, following the history of Ed and Lorraine Warren…

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Tarkovsky's MIRROR (1975) - A TRIPPY but PERSONAL Magnum Opus [Ep 65] 56:03

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In this episode we watch the Tarkovsky classic Mirror (1975). Described as a "cinematic poem" it is presented as a series of seemingly unconnected memories. Listen to us REFLECT on it, and you may SEE DOUBLE of one of the ratings, but what is the rating? And who gave it? A true mystery that can only be solved by listening to this episode! We didn't…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 277 The Comeback Kid 1:03:50

1y ago1:03:50

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Good Evening. KWR is back and Dave returns after a long hiatus due to health issues. Hear it all here, along with Shaun for the ride on Godzilla's new movie, some select horror movie choices and music from one of the top rockin' blues bands from across the pond, When Rivers Meet, as well as Norwegian Soft Kitten's latest and groove driven rock from…

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Barbenheimer: OPENING WEEKEND Reviews of Barbie & Oppenheimer (with SPECIAL GUEST?) [Ep 64] 1:21:58

1y ago1:21:58

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The time has come for the clash of the titans as we review the movie phenomenon that is #Barbenheimer. Who comes out first in this race of grey vs pink? Do we prefer the haunting biopic or the colourful romp? When interviewing each flick they said "Now I am become movie, entertainer of excellence".We didn't have any submissions this week, but if yo…

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MASTERPIECE or Snoozefest? A Ghost Story (2017) DEEP DIVE [Ep 63] 1:04:18

1y ago1:04:18

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In this episode we watch the indie movie A Ghost Story (2017) from the "le underrated gem" studio A24 and we all definitely love it with no disagreements.We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us!TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro0:44 - Synopsis2:12 - Pacing and pie scene5:19 - Theme cha…

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BLACK MIRROR Season 6 In Depth Review + Indie Queer Fairytale THE BUTTERFLY QUEEN [Ep 62] 1:14:22

1y ago1:14:22

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In this episode we review the 2023 season of Black Mirror, Black Mirror Season 6. Which is our favourite episode? Is the sci-fi good? Will we have a consistent rating system? Watch to find out! We need that juicy watch time more than Netflix does. We also talk about our submission this week, the queer, indie, fantasy romp The Butterfly Queen (2022)…

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Episode 61 - Her (Movie, 2013) Review 56:18

1y ago56:18

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In this episode we watch the 2013 sci-fi film Her, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson. Do we fall in love with our own computers over the course of the episode? Listen and find out you insignificant human!We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - …

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 276 Anastasia Elliot and La Petite Mort 1:38:07

1+ y ago1:38:07

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Anastasia Elliot, rock genius and independent artist tells all and dives deep into the origin of her music and where it comes from with unguarded prowess . A dark yet richly intriguing story that will surprise and enlighten you at the same time. Lets get behind the lyrics on her album La Petite Mort and go to the bare BONES of songwriting with this…

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Shannon Reber, a writer for writers 1:45:59

1+ y ago1:45:59

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Shannon Reber, writer, author, bookstore owner, goes beyond the inspiration on this episode. An amazing writer, an awe inspiring author who's brain does not sleep, and do not get us started with what is inside that gorgeous head that simply wants to promote... you #themilkmen #peternobleproductions #JessWeary #Badluckfriday #joanneshawtaylor Amazin…

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KWR # 274 Director Alison Star Locke of the film, The Apology 1:22:49

1+ y ago1:22:49

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Alison Star Locke hits a Home Run with her first major genre/crossing suspense film, The Apology and she makes zero apologies on the disturbing content therein. Starring Anna Gunn, Janeane Garofalo and Linus Roache, Locke breaches many horror contracts with this Hitchcockian horror microcosmic drama. We will get in depth on the film's unique and be…

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KWR # 273 Messy up Your Holidaze 1:50:13

1+ y ago1:50:13

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Can we messy up your holiday? Yes we can. Erika of Beaucoup Askew brings the fun with Fashin Trashin (a you tube extravaganza) . Some horrible customer service talk and even better, raucous METAL and a new hilarious release from Annie Hardy just for Christmas! Video soon to come, but enjoy Annie Hardy and Joe Cardamone on "Bing Crosby". Tons of new…

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KWR # 272 A Night with Annie Hardy 1:22:11

1+ y ago1:22:11

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Join us for the most hilarious episode yet with the relentless wit of Annie Hardy; @anniehardy Musician, artist, actress, writer and star of the groundbreaking #RobSavage film #Dashcam @dashcamfilmuk on this episode of #kettlewhistleradio , featuring music off her new EP, Devil Inside the Albion Rooms. We play the Devil Inside (rockin' Dashcam vers…

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# 271 Frayle in Germany 1:01:20

1+ y ago1:01:20

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Sean Bilovecky and Gwyn Strang of doom metal band, FRAYLE, called us from Germany, minutes before their show and purvey just how to keep cool before blowing the roof off the joint! Hear some new tunes and behind the scene STUFF from one of our favorite guests. Also, Letters To Kanye segment returns as the holidays are upon us! #Frayleband #doommeta…

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Buffalo Bills House 1:03:05

2y ago1:03:05

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Happy Halloween with KWR and our guest, Chris Rowan, curator of the Silence of the Lambs house and now we welcome you to a enjoy this lovely famous location as a bed and breakfast, Heavy Metal style, kids. Jess Weary co-hosts and gives a live performance. Music by #Cobalto #Vermillion and new comers #CurseofCain Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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