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Devo Spice has been described as the red-headed stepson of Weird Al Yankovic and Eminem, a fitting description since his comedy rap songs have topped the charts on the Dr. Demento Show, where Weird Al himself got his start. On The Insider Devo gives you a behind the scenes peek and what is going on in his demented world every month including some sneak peeks at new projects, and plans for the future.
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Join MC Lars as he talks to friends and colleagues about their creative processes and influences. Featuring conversations with rappers, musicians, writers, educators and DIY mavericks, the MC Lars Podcast is sure to leave you thinking and smiling.
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This week Devo is reading in the car. Why? Because barfing is fun! And how else could we make this week any worse? But none of that matters, because we have NEW WEIRD AL!!! Meanwhile, GWAR is just being GWAR, and Riki Lindhome is sharing advice with her unborn child.1. "Polkamania!" by "Weird Al" Yankovic 2. "We're Just GWAR" by GWAR 3. News of the…
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Devo Spice is joined by Harve Mann and Drew Jacobs to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke runs down his trip to Europe. Devo sets up studio space. "Everybody Hates the Baby" by Drew Jacobs. Interview with Drew Jacobs. News: Kyle Arrest, New Weird Al Song, Bonnie Gordon in a Musical, New Dementia Radio Shows, New Steve Goodie Album, …
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This week Devo helps us through yet another Monday. Does he want to? Nope. Is he gonna half-ass it? Probably. Has he slept at all? Not a bit. But he's here, dammit. Meanwhile, Thomas Benjamin Wild, Esq. is also having some trouble sleeping, Kermit is kickin' it with some homeys on the west side, and Heywood Banks shares a history lesson. 1. "My Bra…
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Devo Spice is joined by Dead by 28 and Joe J Thomas to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Devo completes his first order. "Whip Its" by Dead by 28. Interview with Dead by 28. News: Carla Ulbrich Comedy Contest, Richard Cheese Vinyl, Logan Nominations Open, Jeff Whitmire IndieGoGo. Tour dates. "Seat 49" by Joe J Thomas. Interview with Jo…
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Do loud fireworks have you and your doggo cowering in the corner? Have no fear! Devo is here with advice to save the day... just bark at the moon! Meanwhile, The Mrs Ackroyd Band explores the least relatable topic ever, Lauren Mayer rips into Elon, and Epic Rap Battles of History comes in hot with the greatest pairing in the history of archaeology.…
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Grab your balloons and prepare to take a hit off of this drug induced parody of Devo's classic song " Whip It". Vocals/Lyrics/Bass: Chris " Dizman" GriceKeyboards/Programming: Shawn " Keymaster" ShaheenGuitars: Kevin "Sissie Schitz" KellyDrums: Matt "Blue-Beard" BurgieMusic performed by Dead by 28Production: Shawn ShaheenBlack 13 Recordings"Whip-It…
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Devo Spice is joined by Steve Goodie to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Devo gets his first order. Steve gets ready for Edinburgh. "Lawyer Up" by Devo Spice. Interview with Devo Spice. News: Logan Nominations Open, UHF 35th Anniversary Edition, New Steve Goodie Album, Jeff Whitmire IndieGoGo, Worm Quartet Cancels FuMPFest. Tour dates…
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The idea for this song is at least thirty years old... but I never had managed to get beyond the first line. Then a set of vibes arrived at my house... and after spending many many hours getting them put together and fully functioning... I tapped a couple notes, and it sounded like "Close To You." And so this had to come together, at last. Oh, and …
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This week Devo is passing around a bottle...and oh boy, we're gonna need it. Meanwhile, The Gregory Brothers and Weird Al are having a bit of Deja Vu, Paul and Storm tell the tale of Ten-Finger Johnny, and 2d6 are looking for a good gatekeeper.1. "Deja Vu But Worse" by The Gregory Brothers featuring "Weird Al" Yankovic 2. "Ten-Finger Johnny On-Air …
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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by The Belle Isle Rats and David W. Jacobsen to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke takes the day off. Devo remembers ACX exists. "Music for the Masses" by David W. Jacobsen. Interview with David W. Jacobsen. News: Jeff Whitmire IndieGoGo, Carla Ulbrich Comedy Festival, FuMPFest Sponsor, FuMP Newsl…
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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Robbie Ellis to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke sees Inside Out. Devo beats Kirby. "I Like Beige" by Robbie Ellis. Interview with Robbie Ellis. News: Jeff Whitmire IndieGoGo, Carla Ulbrich Comedy Contest, FuMPFest, Devo Spice Gig. Tour dates. "Pro Boner (Snap!)" by 2d6. Feedback. Teasing.…
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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Dr. Sarcofiguy to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke explains it all. Devo films two short films. "MILF: Mummy I'd Love to get FUNKY with!" by Dr. Sarcofiguy. Interview with Dr. Sarcofiguy. News: FuMPFest Announcement, Devo Spice Gig, The Gooners Album. Tour dates. "Birthday" by Derwood Bowen. …
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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Gail Gallagher and eventually Ethan Mawyer to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke tries to network. Devo tries to get work. "Irish Driving Song" by Gail Gallagher. Interview with Gail Gallagher. News: New 2d6 Album, Jeff Whitmire IndieGogo. Tour dates. "Man Spider" by Ethan Mawyer. Feedback. "Lo…
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Devo Spice recaps RavenCon and discusses his agent hunt, acting classes, the Virtual Comedy Show, WUSB interview, Escape from Vault Disney, and more! Music in this episode is taken from the FuMPFest 2023 fundraiser compilation. Songs are: A Cat Named Flo by Insane Ian, Kiss the Squirrel/Where's Xander by Bonnie Gordon, Cenobite by Jeff Whitmire, Bo…
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Devo Spice is joined by Eric Arnold to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke is off at an industry event. Devo does some webinars. "An Average Sasquatch at Large" by Burblesbelly. Interview with Eric Arnold. News: Jeff Whitmire IndieGogo, FuMP Documentary Clip. Tour dates. "Cosmic Garbageman Rag" by Howie Newman. Interview with Howie …
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Devo Spice discusses his trip to North Carolina, the FuMPFest 2023 compilation, the FuMP's Best of 2023 compilation, his new album of cover songs, a new way he's organizing his to do list, acting auditions, and more! Music in this episode was recorded live at RavenCon 2024. Songs are: New Math, WAPC (Wet-Ass Pussy Cat), In an I-HOP, What's Up, Spoc…
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Devo Spice gives you a peek under the hood with what's going on in his life, from the job search, his short film Talk to the Hand, acting updates, the saga of the missing hat, a nearly ruined ski trip, and more! Music in this episode: Get Me Off This Train by Jeff Whitmire, MST3Kover: Rocket Man by Via Bella, Chicken! by the great Luke Ski, Wernher…
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Devo Spice lets you behind the scenes with what's been going on in his life this month, including his job search, his agent search, the FuMP's ongoing card attack, his new short film, and more! Music in this episode: Happy Birthday (demo version) by Weird Al Yankovic, The Big Five-0 by Doodoo Wah, But You Get to Have Cake by Robert Lund and Spaff.c…
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Devo Spice lets you behind the scenes with what he's been doing this month, including getting laid off, a possible project with Scatterbrain, The Best of 2023, the various fraud issues he's been dealing with, headshots, and Spotify. Music in this episode: VHS by Jeff Whitmire, Party Witcha Parents by Knuckleheadz, Yo! Sam by Devo Spice, My One-Eyed…
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Devo Spice lets you behind the scenes with what he's been doing this month, including the Tom Lehrer tribute album, his attempts at acting, his attempts at singing, and announces a new album project. Music in this episode: "New Math" by Devo Spice, "So Long, Mom" by Lauren Mayer, "Irish Ballad (Rickety Tickety Tin)" by TV's Kyle, "Mavity Is Stupid"…
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Devo Spice talks about Halloween, FuMPFest 2024, Mur Lafferty's new book Chaos Terminal, FuMPCast 700, Escape from Vault Disney, FuMP 101, Talk to the Hand, the Virtual Comedy Show, and his acting attempts. Music in this episode: "The McMacMacNCheese Attack" by Devo Spice, "Gravity Is Stupid" by Devo Spice, "Take the Fire Back (Prometheus Has Left …
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This week, MC Lars delves into the vibrant world of video game music, with a particular focus on the groundbreaking Commodore 64 computer system from the 1980s. Joining him is Cowboy Coder, a contemporary musician profoundly influenced by the chiptune sounds of the era. Throughout their conversation, they explore the innovative and iconic character…
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Devo Spice gives a report from behind the scenes at FuMPFest, talks about this NJ Mystery and Crime Film Festival, and his new song "The McMacMacAndCheese Attack." This episode also includes the FuMPFest recap that Devo Spice and Luke Ski did on episode 695 of The FuMPCast. Music in this episode: "PC Halloween" by Devo Spice, "Spooky Ooky Halloween…
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In this episode of the MC Lars Podcast, Lars and Snax sit down with the legendary Esham to delve into his latest album, "Purgatory". With a career spanning over three decades, Esham, the pioneer of Acid Rap, remains a dynamic force in hip-hop. The hosts explore the connections between his new album and Dante's "Divine Comedy", discuss the evolution…
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For today's episode, I catch up with my old friend Brandon Patton to talk about the early years of nerdcore, his solo career, and how fatherhood has altered his perspective. We also talk about Seattle, the pandemic, his time opening for MC Frontalot, and how being in a headlining artist's band can be both easier and harder than touring as a solo ar…
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An interview with my former kindergarten classmate Trevor Parham, who I also attended high school with for one year. We talk about his time at Penn, and his work with Oakstop and the Oakland Black Business Fund. We reminisce about the time he let me borrow his breakbeat record and how our careers have had a few surprisingly similarities. An awesome…
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I met Ceschi Ramos briefly when he played a show after mc chris, Mega Ran, Adam WarRock and me in Brooklyn in 2011. Since then we have crossed paths at SXSW and most recently at a benefit for the late rapper Alias and his family. This week on the podcast, we realize we both have shared memories of growing up in the Bay Area, the Oakland A's and the…
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This week on the podcast, I catch up with Devo Spice (Tom Rockwell) to talk about his work with Dr. Demento, his love of the Fat Boys, and the FuMP. We also talk about fatherhood, YouTube, and what drives to keep being so prolific. He talks about the early days of the internet, and what may have been one of the first ever compilations by internet a…
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An interview with litigation attorney Scott Sholder, of Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard. We talk about misconceptions about fair use, memes, and the future of copyrights in a post-COVID world. We also talk about his love for black metal, and I ask him some novel questions about what happens to a band's trademark when its members murder each oth…
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Juggalo YouTuber ChildsPlayNinja is no stranger to controversy. This week on the podcast, we talk about how he built his popular YouTube channel, the origins of his Insane Clown Posse fandom, and his thoughts on a possible Dark Lotus reunion. We also talk about the time he visited the office building of ICP’s protégés Twiztid, and what happened whe…
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Following a disagreement with their mentors Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid started Majik Ninja Entertainment, a move that led to an acrimonious split and years of public feuding. George Vlahakis got his start working with ICP and booking the Gathering of the Juggalo, later helping Twiztid start their own label and launch Astronomicon, their annual pop…
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