Bothering the Band
383 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWant to know your favorite musician’s favorite sandwich? How about what they wanted to be when they grow up? Welcome to Bothering the Band, which is now your new favorite music podcast. It’s sometimes wacky and sometimes real-world questions that dive into the minds of your favorite musicians, all with the goal to elicit fun tales and hilarious anecdotes from the most talented bands and musicians from all over the wide world. Bothering the Band is the perfect podcast when you're waiting for an airplane, tuning out your coworkers, or sitting on the toilet. And now, queue the music!
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Episodes
Bothering the Band - Billie Marten
October 18, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 104 MBWe love Billie Marten! Not only does her "ethereal grunge" music make all our pain subside, we also want to put a pasta podcast on the hob with her, and make lists of Simpsons episodes. Listen to this wonderful and (American accent) WILD episode and then listen to her marvelous new album Drop Cherries.
Episode #165 - Princess Goes BONUS EPISODE
October 14, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 65.6 MBFeaturing charismatic showmanship and signature voice of vocalist, lyricist, musician and actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under) alongside keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndie Lauper) and drummer Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers, Morningwood), Princess Goes (formerly Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum) has returned with their new Ray Bradbury-meets-the-Jetsons album— Come Of Age. And we are so stoked to ask them super silly questions in this killer bonus episode.
Bothering the Band - Princess Goes BONUS EPISODE
October 14, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 65.6 MBFeaturing charismatic showmanship and signature voice of vocalist, lyricist, musician and actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under) alongside keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndie Lauper) and drummer Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers, Morningwood), Princess Goes (formerly Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum) has returned with their new Ray Bradbury-meets-the-Jetsons album— Come Of Age. And we are so stoked to ask them super silly questions in this killer bonus episode.
Episode #164 - Tess Parks
October 11, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 92.3 MBSometimes we hear a song and immediately declare that we need to get the artist on the podcast. That is exactly what happened with Tess Parks. Our producer, Abby, sent our host, Ryan, a link and the result is this inspiring yet accessible conversation with the psych-pop singer/songwriter who is making musical masterpieces that connect.
Bothering the Band - Tess Parks
October 11, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 92.3 MBSometimes we hear a song and immediately declare that we need to get the artist on the podcast. That is exactly what happened with Tess Parks. Our producer, Abby, sent our host, Ryan, a link and the result is this inspiring yet accessible conversation with the psych-pop singer/songwriter who is making musical masterpieces that connect.
Bothering the Band - Rural Alberta Advantage
October 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBWe have been fans of The Rural Alberta Advantage forever and it is so amazing to have Nils and Paul (we missed you, Amy!) on the pod to talk about airport songs, poetry, and their incredible new album THE RISE & THE FALL which drops Friday, October 6th!
Episode #163 - Rural Alberta Advantage
October 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBWe have been fans of The Rural Alberta Advantage forever and it is so amazing to have Nils and Paul (we missed you, Amy!) on the pod to talk about airport songs, poetry, and their incredible new album THE RISE & THE FALL which drops Friday, October 6th!
Bothering the Band - Dale Hollow
September 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBY'all gotta listen to this incredible episode with “The Country Music Superstar” himself, yours truly, Dale Hollow, whose forthcoming debut LP, Hack of The Year, drops on September 29th, with a special release show in New York City (said like the Pace Picante commercial from the 90s).
Episode #162 - Dale Hollow
September 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBY'all gotta listen to this incredible episode with “The Country Music Superstar” himself, yours truly, Dale Hollow, whose forthcoming debut LP, Hack of The Year, drops on September 29th, with a special release show in New York City (said like the Pace Picante commercial from the 90s).
Bothering the Band - Ralph D. Apel
September 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBCalling all fans of the TV show LOST! This episode with podcast producer turned documentary film producer Ralph D. Apel (aka Casino Skunk) is epic and truly special, because we got to geek the F out with Ralph about his upcoming documentary "Getting LOST" (2024) about arguably the greatest television show ever.
Episode #161 - Ralph D. Apel
September 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBCalling all fans of the TV show LOST! This episode with podcast producer turned documentary film producer Ralph D. Apel (aka Casino Skunk) is epic and truly special, because we got to geek the F out with Ralph about his upcoming documentary "Getting LOST" (2024) about arguably the greatest television show ever.
Bothering the Band - Corvair
September 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBOn this episode of Bothering the Band, we got to befriend the husband and wife duo known as Corvair. Brian and Heather make arty power pop, love Bowie as much as we do, and blew our minds by putting peanut butter cups on S'mores!
Episode #160 - Corvair
September 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBOn this episode of Bothering the Band, we got to befriend the husband and wife duo known as Corvair. Brian and Heather make arty power pop, love Bowie as much as we do, and blew our minds by putting peanut butter cups on S'mores!
Episode #159 - Jillian Raye
September 06, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBListen to the voice of your soul that says listen to this episode as we get silly with the enchanted songstress Jillian Raye, whose music with bands Giants in the Trees and 3rd Secret (alongside Nirvana alum Krist Novoselic) provide the healing we all need in this hauntingly beautiful world.
Bothering the Band - Jillian Raye
September 06, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBListen to the voice of your soul that says listen to this episode as we get silly with the enchanted songstress Jillian Raye, whose music with bands Giants in the Trees and 3rd Secret (alongside Nirvana alum Krist Novoselic) provide the healing we all need in this hauntingly beautiful world.
Episode #158 - Dusted
September 01, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 46.7 MBOn the 5th and final mini-episode before Bumblefest, we are joined by Brian Borcherdt aka Dusted to dig into his literal junk drawer. Best known as founding member of the Polaris Prize-shortlisted electro-experimental band Holy Fuck, he has a lot of good junk, and at Bumblefest he will be bringing to the headliner stage.
Bumblefest Mini - Dusted
September 01, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 46.7 MBOn the 5th and final mini-episode before Bumblefest, we are joined by Brian Borcherdt aka Dusted to dig into his literal junk drawer. Best known as founding member of the Polaris Prize-shortlisted electro-experimental band Holy Fuck, he has a lot of good junk, and at Bumblefest he will be bringing to the headliner stage.
Bumblefest Mini - Al Lover
August 31, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 40 MBTrip-hop tapestried with synthesized krautrock? Say no more. We are in! Al Lover connects past and future in his music, and in this mini-episode he connects the dots for us on life that led him to headlining Bumblefest 2023.
Episode #157 - Al Lover
August 31, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 40 MBTrip-hop tapestried with synthesized krautrock? Say no more. We are in! Al Lover connects past and future in his music, and in this mini-episode he connects the dots for us on life that led him to headlining Bumblefest 2023.
Bumblefest Mini - Gnarcissists
August 30, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 34.4 MBThe punks of Gnarcissists are our kind of people. Their sound and sense of humor resonate with us the same way as early Ramones or Richard Hell. Prior to their performance at Bumblefest, these resonating punks from NYC met with us for a manic mini promo episode and it was so fun.
Episode #156 - Gnarcissists
August 30, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 34.4 MBThe punks of Gnarcissists are our kind of people. Their sound and sense of humor resonate with us the same way as early Ramones or Richard Hell. Prior to their performance at Bumblefest, these resonating punks from NYC met with us for a manic mini promo episode and it was so fun.
Bumblefest Mini - Gal Musette
August 29, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 39.1 MBCombining the spirit of French chanson from the early 1900’s with a folk flare, and a touch of modern instrumentation—driving a unique combination of sounds—we gathered Gal Musette to ask her some silly questions before she headlines Bumblefest in West Palm Beach.
Episode #155 - Gal Musette
August 29, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 39.1 MBCombining the spirit of French chanson from the early 1900’s with a folk flare, and a touch of modern instrumentation—driving a unique combination of sounds—we gathered Gal Musette to ask her some silly questions before she headlines Bumblefest in West Palm Beach.
Bumblefest Mini - Death Valley Girls
August 28, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 39.8 MBLA's finest purveyors of otherworldly rock n roll, Death Valley Girls, join us for the first mini-episode in the build-up to Bumblefest, and we could not be more thrilled. Bonnie Bloomgarden has been on Bothering the Band before, so she headlines our heart, as well as the fest in West Palm Beach.
Episode #154- Death Valley Girls
August 28, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 39.8 MBLA's finest purveyors of otherworldly rock n roll, Death Valley Girls, join us for the first mini-episode in the build-up to Bumblefest, and we could not be more thrilled. Bonnie Bloomgarden has been on Bothering the Band before, so she headlines our heart, as well as the fest in West Palm Beach.
Episode #153 - Kyle Kinane
August 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBOn this hilarious episode of Bothering the Band, comedian extraordinaire Kyle Kinane joins us to talk corn, the ecosystem on his face, grocery store DJing, and so much more. His incredible new special 'Shocks & Struts' is available now on Youtube for FREE so go watch that right after listening to this!
Bothering the Band - Kyle Kinane
August 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBOn this hilarious episode of Bothering the Band, comedian extraordinaire Kyle Kinane joins us to talk corn, the ecosystem on his face, grocery store DJing, and so much more. His incredible new special 'Shocks & Struts' is available now on Youtube for FREE so go watch that right after listening to this!
Episode #152 - Matt Pinfield
August 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 174 MBAs products of the 90s, no other voice represents the time and the tunes for us like Matt Pinfield. With an encyclopedic knowledge of music and endless insane stories, it was a big bucket list checkmark to hang out with him, but it is even better to now call Matt Pinfield a pal.
Bothering the Band - Matt Pinfield
August 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 174 MBAs products of the 90s, no other voice represents the time and the tunes for us like Matt Pinfield. With an encyclopedic knowledge of music and endless insane stories, it was a big bucket list checkmark to hang out with him, but it is even better to now call Matt Pinfield a pal.
Episode #151 - Jess Kallen
August 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBFrom Portland puppets to tortellini turtles, it was an absolute delight getting to chat with Jess Kallen, whose new album Exotherm is also incredible. Life can be hard, and that's why we can't utter it enough: make friends with musicians who know the value of whimsy and mischief. You're welcome.
Bothering the Band - Jess Kallen
August 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBFrom Portland puppets to tortellini turtles, it was an absolute delight getting to chat with Jess Kallen, whose new album Exotherm is also incredible. Life can be hard, and that's why we can't utter it enough: make friends with musicians who know the value of whimsy and mischief. You're welcome.
Episode #150 - Peyton Gilliland
August 02, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 96.3 MBThis is Peyton Gilliland's first time ever being interviewed on a podcast, but you wouldn't even know it because the pop-rock man-eater is already a pro, and the possibilities for her are endless. We are so glad our pal John Salaway introduced us to the breakout Nashville star. Listen as we talk music, coffee, Disney Princesses, and horses (yep, horses)!
Bothering the Band - Peyton Gilliland
August 02, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 96.3 MBThis is Peyton Gilliland's first time ever being interviewed on a podcast, but you wouldn't even know it because the pop-rock man-eater is already a pro, and the possibilities for her are endless. We are so glad our pal John Salaway introduced us to the breakout Nashville star. Listen as we talk music, coffee, Disney Princesses, and horses (yep, horses)!
Bothering the Band - AMAARA
July 26, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBOn this episode of Bothering the Band, we are peaking over the chesterfield, with AMAARA, the musical moniker (né force) of singer, songwriter, producer, filmmaker and actor Kaelen Ohm, whose new album Child of Venus is a cinematic dream-pop adventure.
Episode #149 - AMAARA
July 26, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBOn this episode of Bothering the Band, we are peaking over the chesterfield, with AMAARA, the musical moniker (né force) of singer, songwriter, producer, filmmaker and actor Kaelen Ohm, whose new album Child of Venus is a cinematic dream-pop adventure.
Bothering the Band - Fur Trade BONUS EPISODE
July 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBOn this bonus episode with our new BFFs, Steve Bays and Parker Bossley of the band Fur Trade, the audio isn't the best, but we love these guys so damn much we couldn't throw these LOLs in the trash. (We will definitely have them back soon to promote the upcoming Dark Celebration, their first new LP in just about a decade, but for now just enjoy their spirit and stories as best you can.)
Episode #148 - Fur Trade BONUS EPISODE
July 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBOn this bonus episode with our new BFFs, Steve Bays and Parker Bossley of the band Fur Trade, the audio isn't the best, but we love these guys so damn much we couldn't throw these LOLs in the trash. (We will definitely have them back soon to promote the upcoming Dark Celebration, their first new LP in just about a decade, but for now just enjoy their spirit and stories as best you can.)
Episode #147 - Billy Wayne Davis
July 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBBuckle up and buckle down, because on this episode of Bothering the Band, comedian Billy Wayne Davis regales us with tales of Willie Nelson's reggae record, opening for Sturgill Simpson, recording at Third Man Records, and being offered crack in our hometown of Orlando, Florida.
Bothering the Band - Billy Wayne Davis
July 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBBuckle up and buckle down, because on this episode of Bothering the Band, comedian Billy Wayne Davis regales us with tales of Willie Nelson's reggae record, opening for Sturgill Simpson, recording at Third Man Records, and being offered crack in our hometown of Orlando, Florida.
Bothering the Band - TEKE::TEKE
July 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBSo stoked to hang with Sei and Maya of the Montreal-based Japanese psych-rock band TEKE::TEKE, who definitely speak our language of poetry and music, film and being kind to ghosts. Their new album, Hagata, is so damn good. The audio is a little muddled but this episode has a lot of love.
Episode #146 - TEKE::TEKE
July 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBSo stoked to hang with Sei and Maya of the Montreal-based Japanese psych-rock band TEKE::TEKE, who definitely speak our language of poetry and music, film and being kind to ghosts. Their new album, Hagata, is so damn good. The audio is a little muddled but this episode has a lot of love.
Bothering the Band - Luke Null
July 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBThis week on Bothering the Band, we combine our two loves by interviewing musician and comedian Luke Null, who is hilarious and handsome, and who was also on SNL. The guitar comic talks about being a high school DJ, and how every cheese has its application.
Episode #145 - Luke Null
July 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBThis week on Bothering the Band, we combine our two loves by interviewing musician and comedian Luke Null, who is hilarious and handsome, and who was also on SNL. The guitar comic talks about being a high school DJ, and how every cheese has its application.
Episode #144 - SNACKTIME
June 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBWe got funky and talked hoops, Coltrane, Eric Andrea, sushi jawns and more with Sam, Yesseh, and Eric of the badass Philly-based brass band SNACKTIME. This is the pod party you wish you were at, mutha fuckas, so listen up!
Bothering the Band - SNACKTIME
June 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBWe got funky and talked hoops, Coltrane, Eric Andrea, sushi jawns and more with Sam, Yesseh, and Eric of the badass Philly-based brass band SNACKTIME. This is the pod party you wish you were at, mutha fuckas, so listen up!
Bothering the Band - Cobra Man
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 93.2 MBIn this straight bean episode, we eat cola-flavored candy on thin ice with Andy Harry and Sarah Rayne of LA power disco band Cobra Man, who have been described as Abba from hell, or all of your favorite bands at once. Listen up!
Episode #143 - Cobra Man
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 93.2 MBIn this straight bean episode, we eat cola-flavored candy on thin ice with Andy Harry and Sarah Rayne of LA power disco band Cobra Man, who have been described as Abba from hell, or all of your favorite bands at once. Listen up!
Episode #142 - Jomo & The Possum Posse
June 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBAre y'all ready for a rip roarin', hootin', and hollarin' good time? if you answered yes then just hit play on this episode, because we sat and chatted with Jomo and Jes of The Possum Posse, best known for the wildly popular viral video series, “Guy On A Buffalo" and it's gosh darn hilarious.
Bothering the Band - Jomo & The Possum Posse
June 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBAre y'all ready for a rip roarin', hootin', and hollarin' good time? if you answered yes then just hit play on this episode, because we sat and chatted with Jomo and Jes of The Possum Posse, best known for the wildly popular viral video series, “Guy On A Buffalo" and it's gosh darn hilarious.
Bothering the Band - Chuck Staton BONUS EPISODE
June 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBGet ready for some comfort food for your ears because we have a fast and furious bonus episode with affectionate lover and renaissance man of the slash generation (and 2x homeowner), Chuck Staton! Seriously this guy does it all: documentary filmmaker/musician (check out his punk band Senior Discount)/podcast producer (Tell 'Em Steve-Dave & Tuesdays with Stories)/podcast host (Funbearable), and all-around pop culture casualty...we could go on and on but it will be more fun if you just listen ...