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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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When Luke Ski performed "What's Up, Spock?" at MarsCon 2022 he ended it by joking that he was going to add a new verse about Star Trek: Discovery, then said "No, I can't make that song any longer." Well, I can! So here is an updated version of "What's Up, Spock?" that includes verses for Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks, Prodigy, and Strange New Worl…
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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 and Luke Ski discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke has a caricature gig. Devo has a cold. "Drive Me Mad" by Insane Ian. Interview with Insane Ian. News: Ookla the Mok Inducted into Filk Hall of Fame, New Tom Lehrer Musical, Devo Spice Album of Covers, Bill Frenzer One Man Show, FuMPFest 2023 Compilation, FuMP Best of 2023 C…
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This week Devo has a little something to help us get through the week...pharmaceuticals!!! Meanwhile, the Holderness Family considers the possibilty that they may have ADHD, The Simpsons set off on a nerd cruise, and Jeff Whitmire just wants to belive.1. "You Might Have ADHD" by The Holderness Family 2. "The Nerd Boat" by The Simpsons 3. News of th…
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Devo Spice and Luke Ski discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke does a Star War. Devo does an audition. "You Don't Shower Enough" by Steve Goodie. Interview with Steve Goodie. News: Bill Frenzer One Man Show, FuMPFest 2023 Compilation. Tour dates. "It's a Hit (Because I'm On It)" by Project Sisyphus. Feedback. Teasing.…
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One of the (many) disadvantages of being a musician of a certain age is that musical trends of yesteryear often return, like jury duty or inflation, and only serve to remind you how much you hated them the first time.OTOH, the whole Yacht Rock thing...we actually thought that music was pretty darn good, with or without irony. Hence today's selectio…
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This week Devo is reviewing horrible movies!!! YAY!!! He's also helping us get our taxes in on time...which is good because if you're still not done with your taxes, you can clearly use all the help you can get. Meanwhile, Carla Howell is also getting her taxes done, I'm Sad Alex is repurposing some movie reviews, and Loose Bruce Kerr is following …
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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are pre-recorded this week to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke goes to Dr. Demento's birthday party. Devo does a live stream. "Stoner Rock" by 2 Sleeps. Interview with 2 Sleeps. News: The Lonely Island Podcast, Ninja Sex Party Patreon. Tour dates. Happy birthday, Dino-Mike! "Baby's Head 2024" by Ookla the …
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In 1992, while recording Poor Man's Copyright (what most people know as "The Rand and Adam Tape") we improvised a song called "Baby's Head," mostly because we had 15 songs, and wanted to put out a tape with an even number of songs on each side. This is not a song we were particularly proud of, but a certain segment of our fanbase really took a shin…
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On this week's show all hell is breaking loose. Portals to other dimensions are being rent asunder, mind control nanobots are taking over, the Rapture is happening, cows are being sacrificed. Also something about The Plague? I dunno. Good thing Devo is here to bring us all manner of eclipse parodies to pull us out of the mire! Although, you all wil…
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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are pre-recorded this week to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke does some cosplay. Devo goes to North Carolina. "Boobie World" by Paul Wensley. Interview with Paul Wensley. News: Marc with a C Documentary, April Fools Newsletter, FuMP Best of 2023. Tour dates. Happy birthday, Rand Bellavia and Linzilla! "Th…
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This episode marks the fourth, and final episode of Manic Mondays. It's been a good run, folks. Well, maybe 'good' is a bit of a stretch. It's been a run. Now Devo can pursue his lifelong passion for pangolin photography. April Fools!!! This week, nothing is as it seems as we get all turned around with Napoleon XIV, prattle on with The Kipper Kids,…
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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Steve Goodie to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke plans some cosplay. Devo goes on the Griswold Family Ski Trip. "We're a Canadian Band" by Steve Goodie. News: Alestorm EP, FuMP Documentary on Instagram, Starbomb Album Teaser, FuMP Newsletter. Tour dates. Happy birthday, Michael William Hunter…
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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Power Salad to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke plans some cosplay. Devo gets a callback. "Lovachevsky" by Power Salad. Power Salad. News: Via Bella Album in the Store, Devo Spice Live Stream, Carpe Tedium at Record Archive. Tour dates. Happy birthday, Bonnie Gordon! "Inconceivable!" by Jeff …
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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by TV's Kyle to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke does MarsCon. Devo retrieves his hat. MarsCon Post Mortem. "Mr. Macchiato Face" by Scooter Picnic. Interview with TV's Kyle. News: Richard Cheese Album, FuMP Checkouts Working. Tour dates. Happy birthday, Marc Gunn! "Let's Not Fight (About Star Tr…
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Devo Spice is joined by TV's Kyle to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Kyle preps for MarsCon. Devo premieres his short film. "It's a Small Neanderthal" by TV's Kyle. Interview with TV's Kyle. News: Marc Gunn Album, Via Bella Album, FuMP Checkouts Coming Soon, MarsCon. Tour dates. Happy birthday, Derwood Bowen! "Cherry-Picking the Bibl…
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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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In this episode Devo Spice talks about his improv class, several acting workshops, FuMP 98, the new BaltiCon CD, and more! Music in this episode is from the More Songs from BaltiCon CD: "Reign of Error" by Sudden Death, "Pac-Man Is Naked and So Should You" by Worm Quartet, "Ironic" by Via Bella, "Pornbot" by John Anealio, and "When We Come Out of t…
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In this episode Devo Spice talks about going to Nationals with his son, buying a new projector, Performing at RavenCon, and runs down his brand for acting class. Music in this episode: "Autocomplete" and "Grouchy Smurf Mumble Rap" both recorded live at RavenCon, and the new Jeff Whitmire horror parody "You're Gonna Float."…
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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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