Best Vowel Movements Podcasts (2024)

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The Great Vowel Movement (with Onnalee Kelley) 39:17

5y ago39:17

39:17

This week on Phonies, Mari is joined by Leslie Kumquat (Onnalee Kelley), a historian of the English language and one who chooses her words very carefully. She blows our minds explaining her gifts for seeing words, fallen vowels and The Great Vowel Shift, how the Vikings created the English language, how romantic the letter “f” is and how horrible t…

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Criss Angel Hair (with Sean Dengler) 48:50

5y ago48:50

48:50

Patrick Hoolihan (Sean Dengler), master pasta historian, joins Mari this week all the way from Italy! He left his family 15 years ago and devoted his life to studying the craft with Chef Maestro in an intricate and extensive program. Patrick shares some of his favorite pasta historical facts, how pasta is made (hint: it’s all about a positive attit…

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Lookin’ At It Means Happiness (with Matt Still) 41:59

5y ago41:59

41:59

This week on Phonies, Mari spoke to Taffy Williams (Matt Still), a tattoo artist known for his unusual methods. They cover a lot of ground, starting with bad tattoo jobs and ending with murder! He explains how he first got interested in sticking needles into people, his unusual relationship with Justin Gregory, a high school friend of his, how he u…

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But What Was This Person Like in High School? (with Maria Gnoza) 39:49

5y ago39:49

39:49

It’s been a minute, but we’re BACK. This week Mari had the joy of speaking with Liz Baumtraut (Maria Gnoza), the owner of Liz’s Hardware Store (essentials only) and an expert on all things hardware. They chat about Liz's humble beginnings in the woods, opening a wood plank stand and then eventually opening her customer-focused hardware store! She s…

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Episode 27: Comin' Home and Comin' Clean 1:20:29

10y ago1:20:29

1:20:29

After an ever so brief hiatus, Bobby and Danny bring Vowel Movements back to the airwaves to make the listeners, and each other, laugh about the happenings in their lives; television shows, rock and roll bands, and fatherhood.

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Episode 26: Crash 1:06:40

11+ y ago1:06:40

1:06:40

The Boys hit a snag or two as they settle into the new home of the Vowel Movements Podcast; the lobby of Hypnotone Studios in Downtown Sacramento. Do Danny and Bobby fall apart? Do they persevere? Do they keep making you (and each other) laugh? Find out on an all new show.

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Episode 25: Silver 1:05:45

11+ y ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Come on in, have a listen, and enjoy the ride as the boys talk about themselves and others, but mostly about themselves.

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Episode 24: Rough Boys Running Scared 1:03:59

12y ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Bobby and Danny say "You gotta play the hits", talk Ted's Bachelor Party, being romantic, favorite Wrestlemania, Baseball, and touring the venues (and houses) of the West Coast.

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Episode 23: For Love 1:11:33

12y ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Bobby & Danny get together and record shows when they feel like it and, hooray for all of us, they felt like it. Listener interaction, other podcasts, and the hard lessons of how to conduct yourselves as a young band.

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Episode 22: Queen Reigns Supreme 1:09:41

12y ago1:09:41

1:09:41

The boys want to make a supersonic fan out of you, and on this episode, Bobby & Danny take on the listeners, claim they're not tools, sing Happy Birthday, and listen to their favorite guitar solos of all time.

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Episode 21: Now We Are Twenty One 1:11:57

12y ago1:11:57

1:11:57

Twenty One is such a significant number to the lives of Rock & Rollers, and now Bobby and Danny can go wherever (and talk about whatever) they want. In the newest episode of Vowel Movements, talk they do, so come along for the ride. It's All Ages.

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Episode 20: The Sloppy Tight 1:02:38

12+ y ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Embracing the recovery, becoming the villain, laughing at relevancy, and goofing on S.britt like only Bobby and Danny can. Join the boys for another fun night of Vowel Movements.

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Episode 19: One Year Down 1:09:27

12+ y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Bobby and Danny's Vowel Movements celebrate their one year anniversary with a brand new show. Resolutions, advice for the young 'uns, masks, and voices in their heads.

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Episode 18: Bear-ly Legal 1:08:19

12+ y ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Celebrating their adult status, Danny and Bobby bring you the 18th episode of your favorite internet radio show. Cleaning up, cross dressers, painkillers, and bears makes for an exciting and interesting night.

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Episode 17: Very Popular 1987 to Present 1:08:00

12+ y ago1:08:00

1:08:00

To salute their 17th episode, the boys take a trip back to their 17th year, talk Thanksgiving, impending surgery, live recordings, and the immense popularity of the show.

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Episode 16: Can't Stop Talking 1:00:58

13y ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Bobby and Danny love a lot of things in their lives, so they share stories of drinking, not drinking, getting drunk, social media, teachers, priests, young bands, Kevin Seconds, and not giving up.

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Episode 15: Desire of the Down Boys 1:04:58

13y ago1:04:58

1:04:58

The listeners love Vowel Movements, and Bobby and Danny love their listeners. How to 'make it', new music, finishers, a tip of the cap to a fallen rocker, and the show must go on.

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Episode 14: Get It Right Back 1:09:59

13y ago1:09:59

1:09:59

Bobby & Danny go to the movies, open the suggestion box, open some beers, and open their hearts all for you. "Woo, woo, woo. You know it".

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Episode 13: Busting Through The Curtain 1:19:53

13y ago1:19:53

1:19:53

Unable to control talking about things that they love, the boys go into overtime communicating with their listeners, the duality of song, making an entrance, and dealing with Big Tom saying "No".

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Episode 12: So Tired, Tired of Waiting 1:02:35

13y ago1:02:35

1:02:35

We heard you missed us; we're back. Bleeding cysts, human sacrifice, being on tour and back in the saddle, all on this week's episode.

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Episode 11: Wasted Years 1:01:55

13y ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Coming off the wildly fun night at Foster's, the boys gear up for the Secretions' 20 year anniversary party known as Suckfest, ask for your money, scoff at the Rapture, and ask "Can you dig it? Ooohhh Yeeeah!"

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Episode 10: Alive One 1:04:00

13y ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Danny and Bobby going live at Foster's bar with the Shi##y Ramones, Black Eyed Dempseys, and the Jacks, plus several special guests (and several drinks), makes for a very eventful night on the show.

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Episode 9: Back From Somewhere 1:10:40

13y ago1:10:40

1:10:40

Danny's back from his tour in Italy, Bobby's back from his First Anniversary celebration, and Vowel Movements is back and better than ever. With the ladies of Cat Chat as guests, the boys record from the kitchen and test the readiness of going mobile for the May 14th show at Foster's Bar when they go 'Live'.…

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Episode 8: When in Rome 1:07:53

13+ y ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Before Bobby ships Danny off to Italy, they discuss what they believed in as kids, sombreros, coal miner's gloves, underwear on tour, local venues past and present, and their wives. It's probably much more exciting than it sounds.

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Episode 7: Anyway You Want It 1:07:13

13+ y ago1:07:13

1:07:13

Lucky number 7, and the boys wax poetic on one of the great loves of their lives, talk Weasels (both Bobby 'The Brain' and Ben), confronting a hostile crowd, celebrating like you're in a rap video, and resetting your constitution.

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Episode 6: Remember All The Good Times 1:03:12

13+ y ago1:03:12

1:03:12

With five shows under their belts, Danny and Bobby welcome the show's first guest: Bobby's brother-in-law, Chris, who is a fount of Sacramento Punk Rock history. They only begin to scratch the surface with Chris, talk Japan, dog and cat reactions to the earthquake, neighbor redemption, and a deteriorating knowledge of pop culture.…

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Bonus Episode: Influences, Part 2 48:38

13+ y ago48:38

48:38

Part Two of Danny and Bobby exploring and sharing the music that shaped who they are. Too much history to be contained in just one episode, here is the second of two shows. Could there be more in this series?

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Bonus Episode: Influences, Part 1 40:04

13+ y ago40:04

40:04

Danny and Bobby explore and share the influential music that led them to a life of loving, obsessing over, and, ultimately, playing music. Too much history to be contained in just one episode, here is the first of two shows.

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Episode 5: The Sense of Self-Importance 1:07:42

13+ y ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Hear Danny and Bobby claim how being a touring band from California attracts the Fuzz, how songwriting and happiness don't necessarily mix, the preposterous claim that Portlanders are not Oregonians, and the beginning details about Vowel Movements going live.

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Episode 4: A Good Night For Drinking 1:05:19

13+ y ago1:05:19

1:05:19

Why is the listenership so big in Kansas? When are the boys taking the show live? What iconic sitcom is today's show reminiscent? Who will be the first in-studio guest? Where have the boys been? More questions than answers from Danny and Bobby in the newest installment of Vowel Movements.

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Episode 3: Just For You 1:09:50

13+ y ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Listeners want to hear about kittens, ulcers, and Quantum Physics, so Danny and Bobby take their suggestions and run (or sluggishly jog), salute the Listener of the Week, and give their thoughts on the Royal Rumble.

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Bonus Episode: Dead Rock Star Supergroup 1:00:37

13+ y ago1:00:37

1:00:37

With Vowel Movements Episode 3 still a few days away, Bobby and Danny give you a bonus episode detailing their ultimate band of the dead. Twists, turns, surprises, and jackassery all for you on this weeks' episode.

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Episode 2 1:07:21

13+ y ago1:07:21

1:07:21

Danny and Bobby still like talking, so they turn in a second episode and name drop several Facebook friends (are you mentioned?), are puzzled by smart phones, traverse the path to be good husbands, and finally talk pro wrestling.

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Episode 1 1:09:35

13+ y ago1:09:35

1:09:35

Danny and Bobby like to talk, and on their inaugural show they yammer about several topics, including why they're doing this, why you should listen, the New Year's Eve party, name dropping their friends, and snapping at their Sing Star singing wives.

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