Best James Parrish Podcasts (2024)

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BioBit: The Dragon Age: The Veilguard Preview 1:12:03

15d ago1:12:03

1:12:03

The boys went to Summer Game Fest this year, but Ken saw an hour of Dragon Age: The Veilguard behind closed doors. In this very special BioBit, we talk about the name change, the cinematic trailer, and everything Ken saw in Los Angeles. But we also talk about some of the cool games we saw at Summer Game Fest, from Game of the Show Sonic X Shadow Ge…

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Nier Replicant, Episode 11: Loo[k]-alike 1:12:18

1M ago1:12:18

1:12:18

We've reached the ending. Well, one of them. This episode we're talking about Nier Replicant's ending A. Ken finally gets some answers on questions he's been asking all season, but Eric assures him there will be more questions to ask in the future.Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http://patreon.com/normandyfmFollow us on Twitter:Normandy …

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Nier Replicant, Episode 10: [J]udge and Jury feat. Jesse Vitelli 1:07:51

2M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

First time, long time friend of the show Jesse Vitelli joins Normandy FM as we collect the final pieces of the key to the Shadowlord's castle in Nier Replicant. This episode we head back to the Aerie and do a war crime, then we head back to Facade to wrap things up there.Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http://patreon.com/normandyfmFollow…

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Nier Replicant, Episode 9: Bleed [I]t Out 1:03:11

3M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Nier is still in its Zelda era as we continue revisiting different areas of Replicant's big world. This episode we head back to Facade, the Junk Heap, and the Forest of Myth as we explore Nier's revenge-driven obsession, the humanity of the shades, and celebrate Emil as Normandy FM's latest gay icon.Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http:/…

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PAX East Video Game Tinder II Panel feat. Kate Sánchez, Jenny Windom, Anya Combs, Ben Starr 1:02:48

3M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

They didn't ban us last time, so we did Video Game Tinder at PAX East 2024. With the help of returning guests Kate Sánchez and Jenny Windom, as well as newcomers Anya Combs and Ben Starr, we swiped right and left on some of your favorite video game characters. Since the panel has a visual element, we've included a link to a Google Slide doc of the …

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Nier Replicant, Episode 8: [H]appy Together 1:05:02

4M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Now that we've reassembled our party, it's time to get back to trying to save Yonah. This episode we start our grand re-introduction tour as we search for missing pieces of a device that may help us reach the Shadowlord's lair. But we'll also be revisiting some old friends, learning stuff about the team, and dealing with some of the new stuff added…

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Nier Replicant, Episode 7: [G]etting the Band Back Together feat. Michael Higham 1:16:08

5M ago1:16:08

1:16:08

Time has skipped and Nier is older, somehow. Michael Higham returns to join us as we learn the truth about Emil's power, discuss body horror, and Nier Replicant's pacing. Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http://patreon.com/normandyfmFollow us on Twitter:Normandy FM: @normandyfmshowEric: @seamoosiKen: @shepardcdrMichael: @michaelphigham…

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Bonus Episode: Baldur's Gate 3 Spoilercast feat. Ash Parrish and James Whitbrook 2:23:04

6M ago2:23:04

2:23:04

Happy Holidays, folks. We wanted to give you all a surprise gift before we take off to our respective corners: a Baldur's Gate 3 spoilercast.Ash Parrish returns alongside Normandy FM newcomer James Whitbrook to talk about Larian's D&D epic, and we barely got to scratch the surface of everything we wanted to talk about.Enjoy the show!Become a Norman…

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Nier Replicant, Episode 6: [F]ast Forward feat. Isaiah Colbert 1:11:03

7M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

Isaiah Colbert, The Otaku without Borders joins us as we talk about Nier Replicant's time skip and just douse the episode in anime references.Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http://patreon.com/normandyfmFollow us on Twitter:Normandy FM: @normandyfmshowEric: @seamoosiKen: @shepardcdrIsaiah: @ShinEyeZehUhh…

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BioBit - To Better Days 34:48

7M ago34:48

34:48

Hey, sorry we were a little late with this. We are here to talk about the N7 Day reveals, from the teaser trailer, the transcripts, the art, and also the state of BioWare as it deals with layoffs, pickets, and lawsuits.Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http://patreon.com/normandyfmFollow us on Twitter:Normandy FM: @normandyfmshowEric: @sea…

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Nier Replicant, Episode 5: Prot[e]ct Him feat. Tatum 1:05:37

8M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

It's time to meet "the best boy." This episode Tatum joins us to head to Emil's manor, where we find a spooky subplot and a lengthy Resident Evil homage. We also talk about the merits of Brother Nier and Dad Nier and wonder if the distinction really matters if both of them are 1000+ years old.Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http://patreo…

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Nier Replicant, Episode 4: [D]ream a Little Dream of Me 45:12

9M ago45:12

45:12

Our journey to curing Yonah continues as we head to the Forest of Myth. This week we talk about Nier Replicant's different approaches to shaking up the hacking and slashing, and how it sometimes works and sometimes doesn't.Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http://patreon.com/normandyfmFollow us on Twitter:Normandy FM: @normandyfmshowEric: …

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Cyberpunk 2077, Episode 16: I Really Want To Stay At Your House feat. Michael Higham 3:02:20

9M ago3:02:20

3:02:20

Hello. We're back in Night City for an episode because Cyberpunk 2077 got an expansion. Michael Higham joins us to talk about Phantom Liberty, the 2.0 update, and that new ending in a jam-packed episode. We assess the state of Cyberpunk 2077 and what a "redemption arc" in the era of live-service games even means.This episode has full spoilers for P…

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Nier Replicant, Episode 3: So[c]ial Contract 1:21:24

10M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

This episode we're headed to Facade and get to talk about the cultures that sprout up in Nier Replicant's version of the post-apocalypse.Also in this show, we talk about episode rollout for the Nier season, and try our best not doomsay about BioWare in a mini BioBit.Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http://patreon.com/normandyfmFollow us o…

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Miss Guy 48:33

11M ago48:33

48:33

Miss Guy joins James, Randy, and Fenton for the season finale of Night Fever. They reminisce on Guy's historic queer rock party Squeeze Box, his friendship with Debbie Harry and Boy George, and fronting the iconic band The Toilet Boys.

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Cat Marnell 57:45

11M ago57:45

57:45

James, Randy, and Fenton chat with 21st century "It Girl" and New York Times best-selling author of How to Murder Your Life, Cat Marnell. They discuss Cat's fashion and beauty career at Condé Nast, her contact with Michael Alig from prison, and her six months sobriety.

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Larry Tee 1:06:53

11M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Superstar DJ, OC (Original Club Kid), and party promoter extraordinaire Larry Tee joins Randy, Fenton, and James to discuss working on his fashion label TZUJI in Berlin, dating an unknown Michael Stripe, and watching a young "RuPaul and the U-Hauls". Inspired by RuPaul's stardom, Larry Tee wrote RuPaul's song "Supermodel (You Better Work)" for him.…

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Nier Replicant, Episode 2: [B]usy work 1:12:04

11M ago1:12:04

1:12:04

In our second episode we take a look at some of the towns throughout Nier Replicant, talk about the core mechanics, and meet Kaine.Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http://patreon.com/normandyfmFollow us on Twitter:Normandy FM: @normandyfmshowEric: @seamoosiKenneth: @shepardcdrBy Normandy FM

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Domonique Echeverria 44:20

11M ago44:20

44:20

The wonderful Domonique Echeverria joins Randy, Fenton, and James to discuss the seven year anniversary of the subway accident that left her a double amputee. She brings us through the tribulations of the US healthcare system and the inspiring documentation of her healing process.

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Eric Goode 57:09

11M ago57:09

57:09

Area club owner, hotel magnate, and TIGER KING Producer/Director Eric Goode joins Randy, Fenton, and James to talk about his iconic '80s nightclubs, Turtle Conservancy, and building an empire.

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Nier Replicant, Episode 1: St[a]rting Up 1:14:25

12M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

Hey. We're back! Sorry it took so long. This season we're diving into the Nier series, starting with Nier Replicant, the remaster of the original game. In this first episode we talk through the series' Drakengard backstory, our history with the series, and play through the first section of the story of Nier and Yonah.Enjoy the show!Become a Normand…

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Cherry Vanilla 1:17:10

12M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

Warhol superstar, punk pioneer, and Bowie PR guru Cherry Vanilla talks about her early days at the Copacabana, LSD trip clubs in the '60s, and being the first woman DJ ever in nightclubs.

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Man Parrish 1:12:24

12M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

James, Randy and Fenton's longtime friend Man Parish, of "Hip Hop Be Bop (Don't Stop)" fame, reminds us of his role in the rise of electronic/dance music in the '80s. They discuss Man seeing Bette Midler perform at the Continental Baths, briefly dating photographer Christopher Makos, and recording Fenton's favorite song "Six Simple Synthesizers".…

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Kevin Aviance 52:18

1y ago52:18

52:18

Randy, Fenton, and James speak to the indelible Kevin Aviance about finding out Beyoncé sampled his song "Cunty", being an integral part of the South Beach Miami drag community, and overcoming a terrible hate crime in 2006.

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Martha Wash 49:06

1y ago49:06

49:06

This week, James St. James, Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey kiki with the iconic Martha Wash. They discuss Martha meeting Izora Armstead and starting The Weather Girls, how Barbara Streisand turned down the vocal part she recorded for "It's Raining Men", and her settlement with RCA that turned into a record deal.…

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Patricia Field 52:18

1y ago52:18

52:18

For the Season 3 premiere, James St. James and Randy Barbato sit down with Patricia Field. They discuss everything from Patricia's former storefront on Bowery, to her jaw-dropping creations on SEX AND THE CITY, and ultimately her new documentary HAPPY CLOTHES, premiering at this year's Tribeca Film Festival.…

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“suckers for hope.” - An Interview with Tommy Green from Holy Name 1:41:25

1y ago1:41:25

1:41:25

In this episode of Rock in a Hard Place, we are joined by singer Tommy Green from the band Holy Name. Tommy talks with Jon Micah and James about years of touring with his previous band, legendary Christian metal band Sleeping Giant, and the genesis of his new musical project, Holy Name. From a few songs recorded during the pandemic, then being appr…

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“hashtag sharkfacts.” - an interview with Dave Luetkenhoelter 1:41:59

1y ago1:41:59

1:41:59

James and Jon Micah welcome Dave Luetkenhoelter, former bass player of Kutless, to the show! On this episode of Rock In a Hard Place, we catch up with our good friend, and hear about his life with his family down in Texas! Dave tells us about his work in student ministry, and encouraging students to have healthy spiritual disciplines in their life.…

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“Kutless: Unshaken” - The Hearts of the Innocent Era 1:17:44

1y ago1:17:44

1:17:44

On this episode of Rock in a Hard Place, James and Jon Micah talk about AI and try to figure out if it’s going to take over the world! From how it’s affecting students in schools, to the impact AI is having on art and music. Chat GPT writes an action movie plot about the band fighting off an international group of terrorists, called ‘Kutless: Unsha…

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Bonus Episode: PAX East Video Game Tinder Panel feat. Janet Garcia, Carli Velocci, Jarrett Green 58:17

1y ago58:17

58:17

Hey folks! It's been a minute.At this year's PAX East we had a fun panel with returning guest Janet Garcia and newcomers Carli Velocci and Jarrett Green. Eric made Tinder profiles for a handful of video game characters and the panel decided whether or not they'd swipe right or left on your faves. We've included a Google Presentation link of the sli…

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“Freestyling is the ultimate improv” - An Interview with KJ52 1:11:34

1+ y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

On this episode of Rock in a Hard Place, James and Jon Micah welcome a dear friend, legendary rapper Jonah Sorrentino, also known as KJ-52! The Guinness World Record holder and winner of the “first” Dove Award by a Tooth & Nail Records artist (followed by Jeremy Camp about 15 minutes later) talks about his career, the comparisons to Eminem and his …

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“We had like 20 Rambos surrounding us.” - Adventures in Ukraine 1:39:06

1+ y ago1:39:06

1:39:06

On this episode of Rock in a Hard Place, James and Jon Micah share fond memories and funny stories from their travels throughout Ukraine in 2015-2016. The guys from Kutless discovered a nation full of beautiful and amazing people that were passionate about their country, hopeful that the Church would continue to grow, and excited to go to a rock co…

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“I almost quit our band.” - Rock or Worship band? 1:30:22

1+ y ago1:30:22

1:30:22

Reflecting on the recording of their seminal album ‘Strong Tower’, Jon Micah and James dive deeper into issues within the band. Young men dealing with inter-relational conflict, competitiveness, ego, and the struggling with a deep-seated longing for affirmation and validation. On this episode of Rock in a Hard Place listeners will hear about frigid…

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Interview with Nate Parrish from Kutless - “I am doctor" 1:30:06

1+ y ago1:30:06

1:30:06

On this episode of Rock in a Hard Place we welcome a very special guest (from our band), Nate Parrish! The other half of the “Guitar Department” joins us from his home in sunny California to talk about his life, his solo music, his experiences with Church, and losing his father to Cancer. Nate talks about learning guitar at 18 years old, learning h…

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January 2004 - "this is gonna be gnarly" 1:24:12

1+ y ago1:24:12

1:24:12

Hanging at the mall, shopping on Amazon. American flags: Designed in the USA, Made in China. Impostor moms trying to come backstage. Getting certified for Ski Patrol. The challenges of following your calling. Finishing our second album, Sea of Faces. Going on tour with Audio Adrenaline and Mercy Me. Playing with RC cars on tour. Epic prank night sh…

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Interview with rap legend Derek Minor - "Miracle Whip is nothing but chemicals" 1:14:22

1+ y ago1:14:22

1:14:22

Welcome our friend, the super-talented Derek Minor. On this episode the guys play a new round of Best and Worst with Derek. James blows Derek’s mind with the life-hack of Sriracha on pizza and Derek prefers Miracle Whip over mayonnaise even though it’s made in a lab. Derek talks about the early years of his rap career, selling CDs out of his trunk …

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Cyberpunk 2077, Episode 15: All These Things That I've Done 4:08:58

1+ y ago4:08:58

4:08:58

And so V and Johnny Silverhand's story comes to an end.In our Cyberpunk 2077 finale, we talk about all the games' endings and why we picked the ones we did in the end of our respective playthroughs. We touch on the inner politics of Arasaka, finding a new family in the Aldecaldos, and what it means to stay in Night City after everything V has been …

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Special New Years Episode - "do you know anyone that actually wants fruitcake?" 32:20

1+ y ago32:20

32:20

Best and Worst, Holiday edition and the top 25 worst Christmas traditions according to the internet. This abbreviated episode steps away from our normal in-depth discussions and storytelling and quickly recaps 2022 and discusses what to expect in 2023. Send us thoughts and questions at: podcast@kutless.com www.kutless.com…

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A Brief Hiatus 3:27

1+ y ago3:27

3:27

Hey everyone. We wanted to take a moment ahead of the Cyberpunk 2077 finale to set some expectations, as the show will have to go on a brief hiatus ahead of the Nier season. Some life stuff has come up and we're not going to be able to pick up right after Cyberpunk as we planned, so we wanted to take a quick second to put this announcement on the p…

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Cyberpunk 2077, Episode 14: On the Brink feat. Collin MacGregor and Sam Greer 3:00:33

1+ y ago3:00:33

3:00:33

Before we head into the finale, we've got some odds and ends to clean up. Collin MacGregor and Sam Greer join us to talk through some of Cyberpunk 2077's Act 3 side quests, and we work through our feelings on the uneven segment of the game, and hypothesize why it ran out of steam at the very end. Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http://pa…

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Jon Micah’s Story - “Top Gun, but with birds” 1:39:10

1+ y ago1:39:10

1:39:10

Synesthesia. Ferrari red. Hashtag pickle facts on National Pickle Day. Pandemic hobbies. Updated turkey facts. Bald eagles. Clinical therapy. Empty robots. On this episode of ‘Rock in a Hard Place,’ Jon Micah shares about his childhood and why he always wears a hat. Listeners will hear Jon Micah share about his upbringing, wrestling with the "inter…

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Cyberpunk 2077, Episode 13: I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For 1:56:14

1+ y ago1:56:14

1:56:14

After patiently waiting for a dozen episodes, it's time for Ken's V to find love. This episode is all about Kerry Eurodyne, his feelings about the life he's made, how Johnny's return has thrown a wrench into it, and how Ken's V can fix him.Enjoy the show!Send questions for our upcoming Q&A to normandyfm@gmail.comBecome a Normandy FM patron:http://p…

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Our first Dove Awards - “the waddle of shame” 1:07:40

1+ y ago1:07:40

1:07:40

Hard questions. Wendy’s. Arby’s. McDonald’s. Geico. “Tongue distance.” Pooping your pants story. First Dove Awards. More dog interruptions. Meeting Peter Furler. Meeting Katy Perry. Festival Con Agua. Fighting the urge to dance. Speeding buses. Real discipleship. Shoot us an email at: podcast@kutless.com www.kutless.com…

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Cyberpunk 2077, Episode 12: The Ghost of You feat. Tim Rogers 2:58:41

1+ y ago2:58:41

2:58:41

It's finally time to talk about the man in our head. It's the Johnny Silverhand episode.Tim Rogers joins us as we talk through Johnny Silverhand's relationship to those in life and in death, discuss how Cyberpunk 2077 handles V's autonomy as Johnny starts to take control, and finally meet Ken's boyfriend: Kerry Eurodyne.Enjoy the show!Send question…

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Interview with Alaskan bush pilot Glen Alsworth - “you can’t call Roto Rooter” 1:18:35

1+ y ago1:18:35

1:18:35

We hope you enjoy this very remote “remote episode,” talking to our good friend Glen Alsworth Jr., from Port Alsworth Alaska. On this episode we talk about four generations of Alaskan bush pilots. The history of Port Alsworth from the 1940s to today. Sharp-shooter Grandmas. Life in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve and Katmai National Park. Bas…

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Cyberpunk 2077, Episode 11: The Hand That Feeds feat. Matt Kim 1:51:26

1+ y ago1:51:26

1:51:26

IGN's Matt Kim joins us to talk about Goro Takemura and how he helps us set up Cyberpunk 2077's final decision, but doesn't do much else.In this episode we talk about how Goro embodies Asian stereotypes often perpetuated in the Cyberpunk genre, and how he offers one of the game's best conversations about class issues, but does nothing with it.Enjoy…

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James’ Childhood Story - “no Batman Eyes on stage” 1:26:15

1+ y ago1:26:15

1:26:15

Road games and pranks. Batman Eyes. Suitcase wars. Four-story escalators. On this episode of ‘Rock in a Hard Place,’ James shares his childhood story of growing up in Ridgefield Connecticut and the pain of being abused as a child. Listeners will hear a personal, intimate discussion about his life, growing up without his father, moving across the co…

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Cyberpunk 2077, Episode 10: A Day in the Life feat. Alan Torres and Andrew King 3:20:09

1+ y ago3:20:09

3:20:09

It's a big episode this week as we're joined by IGN's Alan Torres and TheGamer's Andrew King to talk about the standout side quests of Cyberpunk 2077's second act.Alan joins us to talk through the drawbacks of interfering with the Nomad's business, and talking through how Cyberpunk handles grief and ceremony around Jackie's death.Andrew returns as …

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First Tour - "hashtag turkey facts" 1:20:56

1+ y ago1:20:56

1:20:56

In this episode, we reflect on our first Kutless tour (with OC Supertones/Pax217/Slick Shoes). We get real about the early years of our marriages and share stories of stolen laundry, inflatable furniture, and terrible temp jobs. Also... hundred-dollar toasters, mausoleums, and powered by avocados. www.kutless.com Email at: podcast@kutless.com Visit…

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Richard Boch 1:05:09

1+ y ago1:05:09

1:05:09

Richard Boch - who as the doorman at the pivotal punk club The Mudd Club joins James St. James, Randy Barbato, and Fenton Bailey to chat about the origins of downtown culture and all the fascinating nightlife celebrities he encountered, and his book The Mudd Club.

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