Best Dave Pell Podcasts (2024)

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326 - Overwhelmed and Anxious About Everything You're Juggling in College The 1 Question You're Probably Not Asking Yourself - with Podcaster Emily McDermott 33:58

3d ago33:58

33:58

Are ya overwhelmed? Anxious about ALL.THE.THINGS you’re juggling? It’s hard to have mental peace when surrounded by visual clutter and the many proverbial hats you’re wearing. This is all happening because you’re probably not asking yourself this #1 question. You need perspective! This episode will get you there! Today I chatted with my friend and …

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Episode 1547 - Ali Siddiq 1:47:25

1h ago1:47:25

1:47:25

Comedian Ali Siddiq draws from his life experiences to create his comedy shows. Now in the midst of a four part comedy special called The Domino Effect, Ali is exploring everything from his tough upbringing to his time spent in prison to the early comedic stylings he displayed while working at the Sunglass Hut. Marc and Ali compare notes on their s…

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325 - Always Broke? 3 Ways to Spend Only $0.99 on Coffee as a Christian College Girl! 20:54

2h ago20:54

20:54

What could you do with the $50+ per month that you spend on coffee, if it was only $0.99 or so instead? Let’s talk about raising your income and lowering your expenses so you can have more wiggle room (AND COFFEE) in your money this month!!! Also, want me to find you scholarships for college? HEAD TO… calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace to schedule a …

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Episode 1546 - Ed O'Neill 1:32:02

10m ago1:32:02

1:32:02

Ed O’Neill’s his early days working in an Ohio steel mill and contemplating a potential career hustling for mobsters didn’t seem like a path to Hollywood. Nor did his days playing football and coming up short during NFL tryouts. But his working class Irish background wound up making Ed the perfect portrayer of Al Bundy, a performance partially base…

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324 - Dual Enrollment 101: Save $7000+ for College! High School Counselors Tell All - Replay Best-Of Episode 36:29

43m ago36:29

36:29

Why not save $7000 for yourself instead of paying it in tuition!? Listen in on a conversation with local high school advisors, as they teach the difference between dual enrollment, "early college" or "middle college," and testing out of classes, plus how each of these could save you money! Have more questions for me or want the advisors to come on …

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Episode 1545 - Larry David 1:26:43

1d ago1:26:43

1:26:43

Larry David says he regrets saying yes to everything right after he agrees to do it. But it’s too late to back out of the garage now, so he’ll try to convince Marc that he actually has a much better disposition than the Larry David character on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Larry talks with Marc about his early days at Catch a Rising Star, how he found his…

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323 - How To Find $41,000 in STEM Scholarships for College!! - Replay Best-Of Episode 17:29

2d ago17:29

17:29

I personally found my client over $41,000 worth of scholarship opportunities, pertaining to his major, hobbies, age, interests, etc. (Wanna be next!?!?) In this episode, I tell you how I do it, and also teach you how you could do the same thing all by yourself!!! Ready? LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in…

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Episode 1544 - Susie Essman 1:23:21

4d ago1:23:21

1:23:21

After twenty-four years and twelve seasons as Susie Greene on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Susie Essman’s life has become strangers seeing her on the street and asking her to curse them out. Susie tells Marc the ins and outs of making Curb and why so many people have trouble separating the characters from the people who play them. They also talk about Lar…

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322 - How to Reduce the Cost of Tuition for Your Daughter by 50% - 3 Steps to Get Started... 18:41

11d ago18:41

18:41

College is SO expensive, but you’d rather not get any loans. Did you know that there are ways to LOWER costs instead of just trying to find more money to pay for high costs? But… how do I know this? I myself graduated from college debt-free without rich parents nor ANY student loans, and I can walk you through many options to reduce the cost of col…

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Episode 1543 - Tony Goldwyn 1:25:19

8d ago1:25:19

1:25:19

Despite a family name that goes back to the dawn of Hollywood, Tony Goldwyn’s father did not want him to get into the family business. It took Tony achieving his own success and landing a lead role in the movie Ghost for his father to accept this career path. Tony tells Marc the hardscrabble immigrant story of his grandfather, the man who became Sa…

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321 - 5 Things I’d Do if I Had to Start College All Over Again (Without My Parents' Help) 20:40

8d ago20:40

20:40

Lemme guess, you don't have a huge inheritance or rich parents, but you need to pay for college? You also might not know what you want to study, too. School, plus work, homework, keeping up with relationships, and, oh yeah, SLEEP, can be just too much sometimes! Join me and 3 of my friends who are in college GAP years to discuss what we would do di…

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Episode 1542 - Molly Ringwald 1:30:55

11d ago1:30:55

1:30:55

There was a time when Molly Ringwald knew she had to get out of America for a while so she didn’t have to be That Girl anymore. Now, with a career that includes being a jazz singer, a novelist, and a translator of French literature, Molly is much more than That Girl. Molly and Marc talk about her early days on The Facts of Life, her global stardom …

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320 - How to Find Scholarships for Students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, ADD, & Mental Health Conditions 28:12

14d ago28:12

28:12

Did you know students with physical or learning disabilities might have MORE scholarship options than the normal student? (Alongside ADD, ADHD, or mental health conditions, etc.) Or that there are scholarships out there for those who are homeschooled because of their disability/diagnoses/condition? Today I share with Dan Jordan, of the “After the I…

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Episode 1541 - Steph Tolev 1:37:19

15d ago1:37:19

1:37:19

In a role reversal for WTF guests, Steph Tolev thought Marc didn’t like her. And as Marc usually finds out when he assumes another comedian dislikes him, Steph discovered that Marc is actually totally intrigued by who she is and interested in how she developed her unique comedic style. So Steph explains that it has a lot to do with Canada, highland…

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319 - 4 Tips To Save $400 on Groceries & Gas in College 20:11

16d ago20:11

20:11

A recent stat says 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and I wanna help you break out of that cycle! During college, gas money and groceries can be difficult to come by, especially with all the inflation lately. Plus, you’re crazy busy with work AND school! So to help combat this, I have 4 suggestions that could potentially help you save $4…

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Episode 1540 - Daniel Stern 1:29:33

18d ago1:29:33

1:29:33

Daniel Stern made a radical decision in show business after achieving success and financial independence: He decided to stop. After culture-defining projects like Home Alone, The Wonder Years, City Slickers and more, Daniel tells Marc why he decided to devote more time to his family, farming, sculpture and public service, all based on the example s…

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318 - College Guy Hires Me to Find Him $13,500 in College Scholarships! Want To Be Next? 22:36

28d ago22:36

22:36

Hear a live conversation with my client, who I ended up finding 9 scholarships worth potentially $13,500 (if he applies for and receives them)! Ever wanna work with me, too? HEAD TO… calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace and plan a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session so we can find you some bread for school!!! LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Related Episodes: 17…

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Episode 1539 - Billy Strings 1:39:23

22d ago1:39:23

1:39:23

When Marc saw Billy Strings play live on stage at Willie Nelson’s birthday show, he watched a born performer make bluegrass music vital to a modern audience. Billy talks with Marc about his joy of guitar playing as an adolescent in Michigan, how his family helped shape his musical sensibilities, and how substance abuse in and around his life worked…

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317 - "How Can My High GPA Daughter & Middle Income Family Pay For College WITHOUT STUDENT LOANS?" Your Scholarship Questions Answered! 21:50

1M ago21:50

21:50

So your kid wants to go to college, but money is tight! I mean, you’re not poor, so you don’t get any federal funding, but you’re not rich either! You’re just stuck between a rock and a hard place. You might wonder if her high GPA will help with scholarships? DON’T WORRY! I myself graduated from college debt-free without rich parents nor ANY studen…

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Episode 1538 - A. Whitney Brown 1:38:02

25d ago1:38:02

1:38:02

Before discovering comedy, A. Whitney Brown dropped out of the eighth grade, bounced around reform schools, had a criminal record, and spent time in jail. Now, after a career that saw him do standup on Carson, write for SNL during its late-‘80s renaissance, and help launch The Daily Show, Whitney says he’s happy to be out of show business. Marc cau…

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316 - I Found Her $16,000 in Graduate Scholarships! Wanna Be Next? 10:54

29d ago10:54

10:54

I personally found my client over $16,000 worth of grad school scholarship opportunities, pertaining to her major, hobbies, age, interests, etc. (Wanna be next!?!?) What if you were handed a list of scholarships that were tailor-made for you? What if you didn't even have to search for them because I did it for you? This is possible! I myself gradua…

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Episode 1537 - Joe Mande 1:09:05

29d ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Joe Mande’s past appearances on WTF involve him being a sort of merry comic prankster, like back in the heyday of Twitter when he was trolling politicians and corporate brands on a daily basis. But in today’s polarized social environment, Joe and Marc talk about how tricky it is to be a modern day troublemaker. They also discuss their shared love o…

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315 - 2 Women’s Scholarships Worth $1000 - CLICK HERE - Repeat Best-Of Episode 22:24

1M ago22:24

22:24

Hey fam! Calling all my girls out there to come apply to these scholarships solely for women, worth $1000! Stop flirting with student loans, that you know could become a massive burden to you, and do something different than everyone else! Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session(: Want me to find you scholarships for college …

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Episode 1536 - Chris Pine 1:34:52

1M ago1:34:52

1:34:52

Chris Pine is in the position to offer Marc some advice. As the first-time director of the new movie Poolman, Chris gives Marc practical tips as Marc entertains the possibility of directing a film. But Chris also provides Marc with some insight into why people like them still feel a need to keep going despite their clear measurements of success. Th…

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314 - I Found Her $24,000 in Scholarships For College! Who’s Next? 😛 27:29

1M ago27:29

27:29

Enjoy this conversation with a college girl, interested in health, fitness, business, and entrepreneurship! I found her 18 scholarships worth potentially $24,000 for college (if she applies for and receives them)! HEAD TO… calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace and to plan a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session with me! LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Related Epis…

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Episode 1535 - Tiffany Haddish 1:34:03

1M ago1:34:03

1:34:03

Before Tiffany Haddish rocketed to stardom with Girls Trip, she saw Marc at the back entrance of The Comedy Store and told him that she was going to be on his podcast one day. Today is that day. Tiffany and Marc talk about who she was in those days before worldwide fame, how she came up in the foster care system, how she found her voice at comedy c…

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313 - Student Loans Are UNNECESSARY To Send Your Kids to College (Real Life Story Inside!) 38:19

1M ago38:19

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So your kid wants to go to college, but money is tight! I mean, you’re not poor, so you don’t get any federal funding, but you’re not rich either! You’re just stuck between a rock and a hard place. You think, “Maybe student loans are my best option?” WAIT! Just hear me out in this episode, where 2 of my business friends interview me on how I gradua…

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Episode 1534 - Neal Brennan 1:20:53

1M ago1:20:53

1:20:53

While watching Neal Brennan’s new Netflix special, Crazy Good, Marc learned new things about Neal despite knowing each other for 30 years. They sit down to figure out how things have changed for them, whether they are truly feeling better in their lives, and why they are still pursuing some version of success they can’t quite pinpoint. Neal also sh…

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312 - The Best Way to Find Scholarships You Don't Even Know About (That Are Specific To You!) - Repeat Best-Of Episode 15:09

1M ago15:09

15:09

Hey fam! Today, we'll discuss the best way to find scholarships specific to you that you don’t even know about! Not random ones that you just don't seem to qualify for, but ones tailored to you!!!! Let's get it! P.S. Join me on... Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook Instagram --> @moneyandmen…

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Episode 1533 - Tammy Faye Starlite 1:27:09

2M ago1:27:09

1:27:09

Nearly 30 years ago in the alt-comedy scene of New York City, Marc crossed paths with an evangelical country singer named Tammy Faye Starlite. She’s the alter ego of lifelong New Yorker Tammy Lang, who stormed the city’s cabarets and clubs with her own form of performance art and musicality. Tammy and Marc reminisce about the days at places like Lu…

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Episode 1532 - Paula Pell 1:28:55

2M ago1:28:55

1:28:55

Paula Pell is often celebrated as one of the funniest people alive by some of the other funniest people alive. The world is finally getting to see what they mean thanks to Paula’s standout role on Girls5eva, but for years she was comedy’s best kept secret, writing legendary SNL sketches, doing punch-up and script doctoring for major movies, and con…

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Episode 1531 - Jimmy Carr 1:22:17

2M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

When Marc asked Jimmy Carr to be a guest on WTF years ago, Jimmy admits he wasn’t ready for it. He was already an established comedian at the time, but he felt like Public Jimmy was one thing and Private Jimmy was another. Now years later, Jimmy believes that age and experience have allowed him to get out of his comedy comfort zone and explore more…

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311 - Who Wants This $2500 Scholarship Due in June? (CLICK HERE!) 11:01

2M ago11:01

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I'm happy to share with you today an EASY $2500 scholarship you can apply for this month (: Please consider leaving a review to help boost the pod for more people to find! Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session... LET'S GOOOOOOO! Related Episodes: 78 - How to Find $10,000 in Scholarship Opportunities in an Hour a Week on App…

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Episode 1530 - Malcolm McDowell 1:26:57

2M ago1:26:57

1:26:57

When Malcolm McDowell left behind Liverpool to pursue acting in London, he didn’t imagine it would be the start of 60 years as a performer. Malcolm talks with Marc about his extraordinary career, including his work with Stanley Kubrick on A Clockwork Orange, the pornographic fate of Caligula, and stories about Lawrence Olivier, Alan Bates, Peter Se…

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Episode 1529 - Alex Edelman 1:26:23

2M ago1:26:23

1:26:23

Alex Edelman is the kind of comic who makes Marc immediately anxious. But it’s quickly apparent that Marc is reacting to the fact that he sees so much of himself in Alex. They’re both still dealing with complex feelings about their Jewish identities. They both paid their comedy dues doing road gigs in Boston. They both experiment with long-form sto…

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310 - Not Enough Money For College? These Scholarships (Due in June) Could Earn You $3650! 10:49

2M ago10:49

10:49

Hey you! Interested in earning $3650 in scholarships this coming month? I have some to share that are due in June, so you can get started NOW! These are so possible for you if you can optimize your time management while in school. I know you'd like to graduate from college debt-free, like I did a few years ago, and steer clear of the horrors of stu…

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Episode 1528 - Carol Burnett 1:35:25

2M ago1:35:25

1:35:25

Carol Burnett turns 91 later this month and is still going strong with a featured role in the new series Palm Royale. But Carol is quick to remind Marc that the great success she achieved happened in part due to the kindness of strangers. Carol and Marc talk about the mysterious benefactors who helped her get to New York where she found success on …

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Episode 1527 - Dina Hashem 1:30:18

2M ago1:30:18

1:30:18

Standup comedy transformed Dina Hashem’s life. So why is she at a point, right after releasing her acclaimed first special, where she cares less about standup than ever before? Dina talks with Marc about her isolated upbringing in New Jersey, her revelatory first time doing comedy, and why she has a hard time recognizing herself in her own special.…

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309 - Not Enough Money For College? These Scholarships (Due in May) Could Earn You $3500!! 9:02

2M ago9:02

9:02

Hey you! Interested in earning $3500 in scholarships this month? That's so possible for you if you can optimize your time management while in school. I know you'd like to graduate from college debt-free, like I did a few years ago, and steer clear of the horrors of student loans. Today I give you tips on how to get there!!! If INSTEAD you want me t…

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Episode 1526 - Alejandro Escovedo 1:18:01

2M ago1:18:01

1:18:01

Celebrated singer-songwriter and guitarist Alejandro Escovedo made one of Marc’s favorite albums, the 1992 solo record Gravity. But the raw, intimate poetry of that album came from a real place of grief and anguish in Alejandro’s life. They talk about what led up to that point, including his early bands The Nuns, Rank and File, and True Believers, …

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Episode 1525 - David Krumholtz 1:32:28

3M ago1:32:28

1:32:28

David Krumholtz lives and breathes Hollywood because, according to him, he has no other choice. The prolific character actor got what he considers a once in a lifetime break at age 13, so he needed to honor whatever fates gave him that opportunity by devoting himself entirely to acting. David talks with Marc about what he’s learned from co-stars li…

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308 - Not Enough Money For College? These April Scholarships Could Earn You $3000!! 8:45

2M ago8:45

8:45

Hey you! Interested in earning $3000 in scholarships this month? That's so possible for you if you can optimize your time management while in school. I know you'd like to graduate from college debt-free, like I did a few years ago, and steer clear of the horrors of student loans. Today I give you tips on how to get there!!! If INSTEAD you want me t…

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Episode 1524 - Tig Notaro 1:16:01

3M ago1:16:01

1:16:01

Tig Notaro’s new comedy special is called “Hello, Again” which serves as a reintroduction of sorts, considering how much has changed in Tig’s life over the years. Tig explains to Marc how her previous tough, no-nonsense demeanor gave way to a different side after surviving cancer and falling in love. They talk about how Tig’s relationship developed…

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307 - $1500 Book Lovers Scholarships - Calling All Book Worms 14:39

3M ago14:39

14:39

Did you know there's a Book Lovers Scholarship!? If you could only read one book for the rest of your life, what would it be? Some of my favorite authors are Lisa T. Bergren (River of Time Series!!!) & Bryan Davis (Dragons in our Midst series!!!). If y'all have not read them, what are you doing with your life? The adventure, the suspense, the roman…

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Episode 1523 - Eddie Pepitone 1:19:24

3M ago1:19:24

1:19:24

This is Eddie Pepitone’s 25th appearance on WTF, by far the most appearances on the show for anyone other than Marc. And yet Eddie and Marc have never had a full length one-on-one talk in the garage. They attempt to do so in this episode, despite of Eddie’s aversion to linear logic and his aggressive style of comedic free association. Will they sta…

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306 - How I Earned a Degree for $1200!! Colleges Don't Want You to Know This Best Kept Secret - Repeat Best-Of Episode 24:31

3M ago24:31

24:31

Are student loans stacking up and you wish you could go to school debt-free? Is it truly possible? YES! Because I did, and I'll be telling you how with this first step on how I got a degree for only $1200! Colleges didn't tell me how to do this, I had to find out for myself, and now I share all the secrets with you! Ready? Grab your cold brew and T…

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Episode 1522 - Dave Attell 1:13:48

3M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

Dave Attell and Marc have known each other for 35 years but really only converse at length on this podcast. Back on WTF after 14 years, Dave explains why he’s still on the road all the time as he gets set to premiere his new Netflix special, Hot Cross Buns. Dave and Marc also marvel at the current comedy boom in comparison to some of the down times…

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305 - How I Got FREE Textbooks For College (& You Can Too!!) 9:36

3M ago9:36

9:36

Are textbook prices stacking up and you wish you could forget the expense altogether? Is it truly possible? YES! Because I did, and I'll be telling you how, along with finding cheap textbooks to rent. You don't want to miss the awesome steps and tricks that I lay out. Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session. I can also person…

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Episode 1521 - Todd Glass 1:13:05

3M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

When Todd Glass was on WTF back in 2012, he decided to do something that changed his entire life. Now, twelve years later, Todd is looking to change the way he does comedy for the rest of his career. Todd tells Marc about his new stage show, The Event of a Lifetime, why he wants to do it forever, and the challenges he’s facing while putting it on i…

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Episode 1520 - Thurston Moore 1:30:17

3M ago1:30:17

1:30:17

Sonic Youth founding member Thurston Moore is not just an influential figure in the evolution of Noise Rock and the no-wave art scene. He’s a chronicler of subversive music and other forms of artistic expression, as detailed in his memoir Sonic Life. Thurston talks with Marc about living on the Lower East Side in the ‘70s and ‘80s and the people wh…

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