Best carper Podcasts (2024)

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Zac Carper of FIDLAR on Bipolar, Drugs, Meds, and Intense Journaling 43:03

2h ago43:03

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Zac Carper, lead singer and guitarist for the garage punk bad FIDLAR, is very familiar with one kind of drugs: the street substances of meth, heroin, and crack that he engaged in heavily when he was younger. Now, at 37, he’s grappling with a different sort: medications prescribed for his newly diagnosed bipolar disorder. Zac has found that, while h…

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Thrasher Opera House Presents - Melissa Carper 6:13

7d ago6:13

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Join us as we chat with @melissa.carper about her new release "Borned in Ya" as she gets set to play Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, WI on September 14 for a 506 Session. Tickets available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com

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Melissa Carper 23:29

11d ago23:29

23:29

This week we welcome the self described "ramblin' soul" that is singer-songwriter Melissa Carper, the Austin, TX treasure who's been highly acclaimed by NPR, Rolling Stone, and No Depression. Melissa introduces us to her rescue dog Georgia Peach who is suspected to be about 10 years old and looks to be part Whippet and part Mountain Cur. We also ca…

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Uli Salazar - Ludwig Drums 28:26

8h ago28:26

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This week we enjoy talking to another music industry insider and welcome Uli Salazar to the podcast. Uli is the Director of Marketing and Artist Relations at Ludwig Drums and gives us the scoop on his adventure ready 1.5 year old German Shepherd/Beagle mix Data and pay respect to his previous dogs Primrose and Six. Uli chose to give a shout out to …

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For Mental Health, Covid Fed Our S Up and We’re Just Starting To Figure Out How 40:41

1h ago40:41

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Yes, we don’t have to wear masks in the grocery store and yes, vaccines have been very effective in reducing the spread and severity of covid-19. But the mental health ramifications of the whole pandemic experience are only now beginning to be understood. Dr. Royce Lee from the University of Chicago joins us to talk about how it made serious mental…

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Asia Chow 22:32

8d ago22:32

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Indie-folk singer-songwriter Asia Chow says her two great passions are dogs and music so we couldn't have asked for a better guest to visit and introduce us to her rescue dog Aba who was found as a stray in the Bahamas before making her way to Los Angeles. Asia's third single, The Sleeping Dog, was released back in July and has a must-see accompany…

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Election Stress Disorder and What To Do About it with Theresa Nguyen 42:58

4d ago42:58

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The U.S. election is weeks away and a lot of people are kind of a mess right now. It can feel like the whole world is on the line and you have no real power over what happens. This can result in election stress disorder, the overwhelm of panic and anxiety that can interfere with your life functions and peace of mind. We’re joined by Theresa Nguyen,…

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Thrasher Opera House Presents: Larry McCray 12:16

7d ago12:16

12:16

Number 1 Blues Man Larry McCray joined the Thrasher Opera House Presents podcast to talk about his upcoming show in Green Lake Wisconsin on Friday, September 13th 2024. A few tickets still remain at www.thrasheroperahouse.com

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Meet the dogs of Richie Kotzen & Julia Lage 29:30

16d ago29:30

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We're posting the video of some of our favorite episodes starting with the hard rocking couple Richie Kotzen and Julia Lage who visit the show to introduce us to their 2.5 year old brown Doberman Rusty who succeeds their two previous dobies Cheech and Zeus. Richie and Julia are terrific dog parents who give their dogs the love, space and patience t…

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Moon Unit Zappa on Family Trauma, Neglect, and Building a Self 51:56

11d ago51:56

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For much of the world, Moon Unit Zappa is famous for two things: the unusual name given her by her father, iconic musician Frank Zappa, and the 1982 song “Valley Girl” where she appeared with Frank when she was 14. The full, complex portrait of life in this unconventional family isn’t all that funny as told by Moon today. She tells of a lifetime of…

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Mark Bryan - Hootie and the Blowfish 22:23

25d ago22:23

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I can't think of a better summer guest than Mark Bryan, the Grammy winning lead guitarist and founding member of Hootie and the Blowfish. Mark brings us up to speed on his 5 year old golden retriever siblings Riggins and Rosie and introduces us to his partner's two 2 year old toy poodle siblings Leo and Max who are all currently accompanying Mark o…

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The Muddy Ethical Ground of AI Mental Healthcare with Dr. Jodi Halpern 36:51

22d ago36:51

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It’s a supply and demand issue. With increasing numbers of people seeking help, it’s harder to get in to see a human counselor. At the same time, artificial intelligence technology is booming, leading to growing availability of computer programs that say similar things to what humans say while not being human at all. Dr. Jodi Halpern, Chancellor’s …

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John Tempesta - The Cult 23:46

1M ago23:46

23:46

Great to have the opportunity to talk dogs with none other than drummer extraordinaire John Tempesta who rose to prominence playing with White Zombie, Testament, Helmet and has occupied the drum throne for The Cult since 2006. John gives us the scoop on Luna, his 6 year old German Shepherd, Siberian Husky, American Pit Bull mix and reminisces about…

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Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s Ela Melo on Music, the Stars, Psychosis, and Reality 46:38

25d ago46:38

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During the covid pandemic, Ela Melo of the acclaimed band Rainbow Kitten Surprise was staying with her parents and went out one night to look at the stars. And the stars, she felt quite certain, were communicating with her. Trying to tell her things. This was to be the beginning of a journey that involved a bipolar disorder diagnosis, psychotic bre…

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Zeb Dekofsky - Tribal Seeds 24:50

1M ago24:50

24:50

It's always great to talk with a passionate rescue dog advocate like this week's guest Zeb Dekofsky of Tribal Seeds. Zeb was an active dog foster before he saved his 12 year old American Bully Koa minutes from euthanasia. His wife brought Benji, a 9 year old terrier mix, to the relationship and is also rescue. Tribal Seeds new album Ancient Blood i…

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Susan Cain on Reaching a Quiet Life 40:24

1M ago40:24

40:24

Introverts around the world celebrated, quietly, when Susan Cain’s book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, became a #1 best-seller back in 2012. Her next book, Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, also went to #1. Now Cain is back with an audio series, A Quiet Life in Seven Steps, about how to reach a …

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Eric Leiderman - Producer, Late Night with Seth Meyers 23:52

2M ago23:52

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Since we're no stranger to dog loving drummers on this show it's only fitting to have a conversation with Late Night with Seth Meyers producer Eric Leiderman who spearheads the 8G Band sit-in that features a popular guest drummer each week. To top it off Eric is a bonafide mini-Schnauzer fan boy with a long family history with the breed and is the …

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Gut Health, Resilience, and What the Heck Is TMS Anyway? 41:12

2M ago41:12

41:12

The gut microbiome, that little ecosystems of bacteria and microorganisms in your body, and your mental health are more closely related than we may have thought. Dr. Aparna Church led a study that points out the connection between a person’s stress resilience and the composition of their gut microbiome. She joins us and offers advice on how to eat …

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Kristin Hersh 24:19

2M ago24:19

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Grateful to have the opportunity to welcome indie stalwart Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses, 50 Foot Wave and her own prolific solo career to the podcast. Kristin raised three boys on the road and completed her family with many trusted canine companions along the way. Hear all about Zoey, Zoey II (Sheltie), Goose (Great Pyrenees), Crow (Weimaraner),…

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Mike Doughty Was Recently Hospitalized for Depression Twice. It Helped. 45:32

2M ago45:32

45:32

It was two years into a vicious cycle of depression and Mike Doughty was falling apart. He was taking more Ambien than he had been prescribed, importing huge boxes of the stuff from India, waking up to find packs of cigarettes, candy wrappers, and pizza boxes with no memory of leaving his Memphis home to make such purchases. He was convinced someth…

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Spencer Hazard - Full of Hell 22:20

2M ago22:20

22:20

Ears are bound to perk up when you hear this week's guest, Spencer Hazard from the band Full of Hell, come on the show to tell us about his 1.5 year old Brussels-Schnauzer mix Ernest and his 13 year old Brussels Petit Brabançon Kiwi. Though Spencer is sitting this tour out, Full of Hell will be heading to the land down under in August. For dates, i…

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Reframing Your Memories, Even the Terrible Ones, To Help Your Mental Health 41:46

2M ago41:46

41:46

Memories are like the radiant light and heat of the sun. They’re always coming at us, inescapable. But like that radiant light and heat, memories can be harnessed and converted into a fuel that can provide power. That’s the thinking behind cognitive reminiscence therapy (CRT), the practice of revisiting, reexamining, and reframing your memories to …

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Mitch Bock - When We Were Wolves 24:41

2M ago24:41

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We're kicking off the start of our next hundred episodes by going across the pond to South Wales to talk with Mitch Bock of When We Were Wolves and Jaws of Life. Mitch is the owner and sole employee of Mitch's Muttz, a dog boarding and walking service he started in the Spring of 2023 and has been booked solid caring for the bestest boys and goodest…

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Life Inside a Psych Unit and Therapy for Rock Bands 46:21

2M ago46:21

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One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit is an HBO documentary about life inside an in-patient facility in Queens that specializes in helping people of college age who are in acute crisis. The filmmakers, Alexandra Shiva and Lindsay Megrue, introduce a variety of patients who have been through experiences such as suicide attempts or drug overdoses and t…

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Jaret Reddick - Bowling for Soup 26:34

3M ago26:34

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We are thrilled to be celebrating our 100th episode of the Rocker Dog podcast. To usher in this special milestone is our guest Jaret Reddick of the Grammy nominated pop-punkers Bowling for Soup. Jaret introduces us to his colorful pack of dogs that consists of his Boxer Mastiff Milo, Hazel Mae an English Mastiff, and his "bougie dog" Sammy an Austr…

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Gracie Gold, Olympic Figure Skater and Human with Mental Illness 52:38

3M ago52:38

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In terms of achievement, Gracie Gold had it all: Olympic medal, world championships, beloved celebrity at the pinnacle of an incredibly competitive and difficult field. She even became friends with Taylor Swift. Unfortunately, in terms of mental health problems, she also had it all: eating disorders, body dysmorphia, depression, anxiety, suicidal i…

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Sade Sanchez - L.A. Witch 17:38

3M ago17:38

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Zooming in from the left coast is Sade Sanchez of the intense and dreamy, psych-rock trio L.A. Witch. Sade introduces us to her 4 year old dog Puppet who is a female Pit Bull, Labrador, Boxer, German Shepherd mix. We also hear about Ronnie who is a male, 9 year old similarly mixed breed dog we see all over her social media. L.A. Witch is currently …

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The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy Opens Up About Lifelong Anxiety, Impostor Syndrome 48:33

3M ago48:33

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The Decemberists have been making memorable, popular, and critically acclaimed music for over twenty years and for that entire time, lead singer and songwriter Colin Meloy has battled the feeling that he’s secretly a fraud. And the more success he’s had with his career, the more he’s been at the head of a large organization upon which people earn t…

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Hannah & Christian - Grouplove 26:52

3M ago26:52

26:52

Happy to be talking with Hannah and Christian of the band Grouplove who I caught in concert recently and was totally blown away by the infectious positive energy of their live show. Together they introduce me to their new 6 month old Labradoodle Cheese who will be trained to assist their daughter who is sensitive to crowds while hypnotizing the uns…

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Thrasher Opera House Presents - Scott Kirby 4:22

3M ago4:22

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Get ready to be swept away by the soulful melodies of Scott Kirby, the renowned singer-songwriter who has entertained audiences worldwide with his music. On Thursday, June 27th, he'll be performing live on the shores of Green Lake, WI, and you're invited to join us for an unforgettable evening of music and memories. The show will be at Havey's Lake…

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A Regular Guy, Managing Trauma, Who Happens to Be Paul Scheer 56:14

3M ago56:14

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Trauma and comedy wouldn’t seem to have a lot in common but they do have one thing: Paul Scheer. You may know Paul from TV shows like the comedy The League or from his podcasts like How Did This Get Made. In this deeply personal, vulnerable, and - yes - funny interview and in his new memoir, Joyful Recollections of Trauma, Paul Scheer recounts tale…

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Thrasher Opera House Presents - Missoula Children's Theatre - Robin Hood 6:14

3M ago6:14

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We had a chance to chat with our Directors for Missoula Children's Theatre's latest production with Thrasher...Robin Hood. Our directors are Gillian & Hannah. What a fun week we always have, and always cheese curds!

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Max Ernst - Shaed 21:28

3M ago21:28

21:28

Fellow doodle Dad Max Ernst, who's also 1/3 of the band Shaed with his twin brother Spencer and sister-in-law Chelsea Lee, joins the show to compare and contrast his 2 year old female Golden Doodle Lenny with my 6 year old male Golden Doodle Charlie. And yes, I bring up the 2019 NYTimes article yet again. Shaed just released their new album Spinnin…

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Comedian Liz Miele on Depression, Trauma, Violence, and Live On-Stage Panic Attacks 53:40

3M ago53:40

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Liz Miele has headlined on comedy stages around the world and produced numerous stand-up specials. It’s an impressive career that began at Manhattan open mics when she was 16 years old. We have a wide-ranging conversation with Liz about her recent depressive episode, the panic attacks that have been going on for years including in the middle of her…

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Joe Badolato - Fit for an Autopsy 24:47

3M ago24:47

24:47

Great talk with first time dog dad Joe Badolato of the bone-crushing metal core band Fit for an Autopsy. Joe introduces us to his suspected part blue/red heeler Bruce who lives up to the breeds reputation of being high-energy and high intelligence. Joe and Fit for an Autopsy are busy creating album #7 while preparing for a headlining tour in the UK…

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Comedian Sierra Katow on Big Time Achievement and Persistent Depression 43:54

3M ago43:54

43:54

Just because someone’s depressed, doesn’t mean they can’t achieve great things. Just because someone can achieve great things, doesn’t mean they aren’t depressed. You may already know these facts, especially if you’ve been listening to our show doe a while, but they bear repeating because they can be easy to forget. Sierra Katow has a new standup s…

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How Come My Newborn Is Awake at Night but Asleep During the Day? 4:28

4M ago4:28

4:28

Are you wondering why your precious newborn seems to be wide awake during the night and snoozing through the day? You are not alone! This is a common pattern for many infants, and there are a few reasons why this happens.Newborns have not yet developed their internal sleep-wake cycle and have a small stomach capacity, so they require frequent feedi…

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Max Bernstein - Guitarist/Musical Director 29:43

4M ago29:43

29:43

Great new episode with guitarist Max Bernstein who has been a member of Taylor Swift's touring band since 2018 and is currently on her Eras Tour. Max is also a Musical Director who has worked with Weezer, Fletcher, Clairo, and Noah Cyrus. He joins the podcast to tell us all about Audrey Marie Bernstein, a resilient 12 year old Japanese Chin, and pa…

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Chris Gethard is Less Ego-Driven, More Peaceful, No Longer Losing Teeth 1:04:05

4M ago1:04:05

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When you’ve had an HBO comedy special, starred in an off-Broadway show, made a million TV appearances, and headlined comedy clubs all over the country, the next move is not generally to apply to grad school to become a therapist or social worker. But that’s what Chris Gethard found himself doing after his incredibly stressful career hit some hard s…

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Joanne Shaw Taylor 22:10

4M ago22:10

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Lend us your floppy ears for a humorous new episode with acclaimed guitarist and singer/songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor and her "psycho sausage" Hank, a 1 year old mini-English cream Dachshund, who accompanies her on tour and is ever present in her social media. Joanne's new LP Heavy Soul comes out June 7th on Journeyman Records and is available for …

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The New York Times’ Ernesto Londoño Dives Deep Into the Psychedelic Treatment Experience 50:05

4M ago50:05

50:05

Ernesto Londoño, a veteran journalist with the New York Times, was suicidally depressed, living in Brazil, and curious. He had heard from a psychiatrist at a party about the remarkable and barely studied benefits of ayahuasca, a psychedelic herbal brew that has been popular among tribes in South America for a long time. Being a reporter, he wanted …

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Richie Kotzen & Julia Lage 34:55

4M ago34:55

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The hard rocking couple Richie Kotzen and Julia Lage visit the show to introduce us to their 2.5 year old brown Doberman Rusty who succeeds their two previous dobies Cheech and Zeus. Richie and Julia are terrific dog parents who give their dogs the love, space and patience to thrive. Hear all about the different dynamics and personalities between t…

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Our Guests Are Musician Judah Akers and, In a Sense, Elizabeth Kübler-Ross 50:58

4M ago50:58

50:58

Judah & the Lion’s new album, The Process, is divided into five different stages, one for each stage of grief as described by Swiss psychiatrist Elizabeth Kübler-Ross. So there are songs about denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Judah Akers was moved to create the album after a series of incidents in his life, including suicides …

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Matt Ochoa - Dirty Heads 27:52

4M ago27:52

27:52

Drummer Matt Ochoa of Dirty Heads joins us from Southern California to introduce us to his girl Nana whose DNA test came back as part Staffordshire Terrier, Shar-Pei and Boxer mix. Dirty Heads will be kicking off their Slightly Dirty Tour with Slightly Stoopid on July 11th in Cleveland, OH. For tickets and info visit dirtyheads.com Matt elected to …

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Shannon & the Clams’ Shannon Shaw on Building Something Beautiful in the Wake of Tragedy 50:03

4M ago50:03

50:03

Shannon Shaw was on her way to check out an alternate venue for her upcoming wedding and then to her bachelorette party one August day in 2022 when she got word that Joe Haener, Shannon’s fiancé, had been killed. His pickup had collided with another pickup and he died right outside the fields of his family farm. Shannon joins us to talk about the p…

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Thrasher Opera House Presents: Daniel Van Kirk 10:05

5M ago10:05

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Comedian Daniel Van Kirk is no stranger to this area of Wisconsin. Thrasher Opera House is happy to welcome him to our stage on May 18th. The voice of Flips Whitefudge, podcast host of Pen Pals and Dumb People Town. Tickets are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com

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Jane Wiedlin - The Go-Go's, Elettrodomestico 31:13

5M ago31:13

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Self professed "Dog Worshipper" and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go's and Elettrodomestico Zooms into the show from Hawaii to tell the stories of her eclectic mix of rescue dogs. Hear all about Kevin, Pete, Wilhelmina, Rosemarie and Smidgie and their adventures living with Jane on her farm along with a pair of miniature …

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Shanti Das Turns From Helping Musicians to Helping Minds 50:46

5M ago50:46

50:46

As a big player in the recording industry, Shanti Das provided a lot of help in bringing artists like Usher, OutKast, and TLC to national audiences. Ultimately, she needed a lot of help herself and left her high profile career behind to work on her own mental health. Shanti went through a dark time in the early to mid-2010s, with the loss of her si…

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Chris Colbourn - Buffalo Tom 28:01

5M ago28:01

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Chris Colbourn of Buffalo Tom is our distinguished guest this week to talk about his current dog Cora (a lab/retriever mix), his son's dog Reggie (a black mouth cur), his childhood dog Snoopy (golden retriever) and Butterscotch the giant dog that intimidated the kids at the bus stop and inspired a song. Plenty of great stories from this consummate …

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Gary Gulman on Childhood, Depresh, and Leaving Food Comedy Behind 56:12

5M ago56:12

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Gary Gulman is a very successful comedian. He’s released several specials, plays to packed rooms, and is incredibly highly regarded among his peers. But for his first book, Misfits: Growing Up Awkward in the ‘80s, Gary didn’t want to just rehash his act into book form. Gary, an avid reader, has read books like that and felt ripped off by them. Inst…

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