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 - Rozzi
January 11, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MBThe uncomfortably honest and soulful LA-based songwriter Rozzi has shared stages and/or collaborated with the likes of Katy Perry, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, and Maroon 5, and now she is taking Jello shots on arguably her biggest (best?) platform: Bothering the Band! Get used to Rozzi being everywhere, because it’s already happening.
Bothering the Band - Rockaway Records
January 05, 2023 18:52 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBWe are kicking off Season 3 with a very special (and synchronistic) episode! From Beach Boys to Black Flag, we go round and round with Rockaway Records co-founder and music historian Wayne Johnson, talking Los Angeles, concert stories, and 40+ years of selling vinyl.
Episode #115 - Rockaway Records
January 05, 2023 18:52 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBWe are kicking off Season 3 with a very special (and synchronistic) episode! From Beach Boys to Black Flag, we go round and round with Rockaway Records co-founder and music historian Wayne Johnson, talking Los Angeles, concert stories, and 40+ years of selling vinyl.
Episode #114 - Randy Randall
December 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBBlister water and all, we are so stoked to welcome back our pal Randy Randall to the pod! The Grammy-nominated recording artist and multi-instrumentalist from the two-person experimental punk group No Age, who recently released a raucous new album called People Helping People, was a guest on our live show in LA this past May, and now he is back and this episode is special.
Bothering the Band - Randy Randall
December 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBBlister water and all, we are so stoked to welcome back our pal Randy Randall to the pod! The Grammy-nominated recording artist and multi-instrumentalist from the two-person experimental punk group No Age, who recently released a raucous new album called People Helping People, was a guest on our live show in LA this past May, and now he is back and this episode is special.
Episode #113 - Young Mister
December 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBIs there anybody out there? Yes! Joining us from his historic loft-turned-studio + music/skate shop, North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Steven Fiore aka Young Mister makes this episode interesting and emotional, especially when talking about Seinfeld which hits us in the funny feels.
Bothering the Band - Young Mister
December 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBIs there anybody out there? Yes! Joining us from his historic loft-turned-studio + music/skate shop, North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Steven Fiore aka Young Mister makes this episode interesting and emotional, especially when talking about Seinfeld which hits us in the funny feels.
Bothering the Band - Mortal Prophets
December 17, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBWading through swamp rock and fighting the devil make this BONUS EPISODE with NYC experimental rock outfit The Mortal Prophets (helmed by John Beckmann) a worthy opponent, but then we invited Irish producer/multi-instrumentalist William Declan Lucey along to make it unfairly fun and informative, as well as talk everything from primitive blues to the raucous punk.
Episode #112 - Mortal Prophets
December 17, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBWading through swamp rock and fighting the devil make this BONUS EPISODE with NYC experimental rock outfit The Mortal Prophets (helmed by John Beckmann) a worthy opponent, but then we invited Irish producer/multi-instrumentalist William Declan Lucey along to make it unfairly fun and informative, as well as talk everything from primitive blues to the raucous punk.
Bothering the Band - Runnner
December 14, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 95.9 MBThis is neither here nor there, but the minute Spotify "randomly suggested" Runnner, we raced to get the enigmatic singer-songwriter on the podcast. From goofy synth sounds to basketball rebounds, this cough-filled episode is the slippery elm you need in your life.
Episode #111 - Runnner
December 14, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 95.9 MBThis is neither here nor there, but the minute Spotify "randomly suggested" Runnner, we raced to get the enigmatic singer-songwriter on the podcast. From goofy synth sounds to basketball rebounds, this cough-filled episode is the slippery elm you need in your life.
Episode #110 - Dessa
December 07, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 92.1 MBIt's scientifically proven that Dessa is amazing. Not only is she a prolific performer, but she is also a writer, a poet, a podcast host, a scientist, as well as an intimidating force of nature by her own devices. This deeply human episode (sponsored by Sharpie) is a literal wish-come-true and we could not be more thrilled, humbled, honored to have asked her our super dumb questions.
Bothering the Band - Dessa
December 07, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 92.1 MBIt's scientifically proven that Dessa is amazing. Not only is she a prolific performer, but she is also a writer, a poet, a podcast host, a scientist, as well as an intimidating force of nature by her own devices. This deeply human episode (sponsored by Sharpie) is a literal wish-come-true and we could not be more thrilled, humbled, honored to have asked her our super dumb questions.
Episode #109 - David Champion
November 30, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 101 MBThey say good things come to those who wait. Well, we can't argue with that when it comes to our convo with David Champion, one blue-eyed brother half of the UK based band CHAMPS, who has dealt with our bothering long before we even got to really bother him. We are so glad we finally got to interview David, because we found out that he and our producer love old watches, and he and our host may have a connection via their dad's going to the same damn boarding school on the Isle of Wight. Smal...
Bothering the Band - David Champion
November 30, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 101 MBThey say good things come to those who wait. Well, we can't argue with that when it comes to our convo with David Champion, one blue-eyed brother half of the UK based band CHAMPS, who has dealt with our bothering long before we even got to really bother him. We are so glad we finally got to interview David, because we found out that he and our producer love old watches, and he and our host may have a connection via their dad's going to the same damn boarding school on the Isle of Wight. Smal...
Bothering the Band - Peter Matthew Bauer
November 23, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 95.9 MBWe are so happy Peter Matthew Bauer fell into our lap. The former founding bassist and organist for the iconic indie rock band, The Walkmen, who also moonlights as a producer and manager of other cool bands, just released his third solo LP, Flowers. We talk about this fantastic album over a stem cell hanger steak, also discussing LA, his dog Maggie, and a bunch of silly shit.
Episode #108 - Peter Matthew Bauer
November 23, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 95.9 MBWe are so happy Peter Matthew Bauer fell into our lap. The former founding bassist and organist for the iconic indie rock band, The Walkmen, who also moonlights as a producer and manager of other cool bands, just released his third solo LP, Flowers. We talk about this fantastic album over a stem cell hanger steak, also discussing LA, his dog Maggie, and a bunch of silly shit.
Bothering the Band - Tiffany BONUS EPISODE
November 19, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 52.2 MBToday, we have a terrific bonus episode with Tiffany. Yes, that Tiffany, who rocked malls in the 80s, and who is now rocking and rolling with some killer new music and also some tasty recipes! Listen now and tell your older sister because they will be blown away by the icon that is conquering new ground.
Episode #107 - Tiffany BONUS EPISODE
November 19, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 52.2 MBToday, we have a terrific bonus episode with Tiffany. Yes, that Tiffany, who rocked malls in the 80s, and who is now rocking and rolling with some killer new music and also some tasty recipes! Listen now and tell your older sister because they will be blown away by the icon that is conquering new ground.
Episode #106 - Ben Grey
November 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBFrom his jungle home in LA to his wild Gene Wilder tales, this forever sometimes episode with Ben Grey of Dear Boy is a storybook tapestry filled with references to Jennifer Love Hewitt, Randy Newman, the band Sponge, and so much more!
Bothering the Band - Ben Grey
November 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBFrom his jungle home in LA to his wild Gene Wilder tales, this forever sometimes episode with Ben Grey of Dear Boy is a storybook tapestry filled with references to Jennifer Love Hewitt, Randy Newman, the band Sponge, and so much more!
Episode #105 - Lissie
November 09, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBIt was our pleasure (wink) to carve it up with our new BFF, the rootsy, melodic singer-songwriter Lissie (pronounced like a silly snake), who invited us to crash at her parents' pad right before she left on tour. Our second guest from the show Loudermilk, Lissie is an actor, a farmer, a popcorn entrepreneur, a dog mom, and a promoter of novice sign painters the world over. Be sure to buy or listen to her new album 'Carving Canyons' which is out now.
Bothering the Band - Lissie
November 09, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBIt was our pleasure (wink) to carve it up with our new BFF, the rootsy, melodic singer-songwriter Lissie (pronounced like a silly snake), who invited us to crash at her parents' pad right before she left on tour. Our second guest from the show Loudermilk, Lissie is an actor, a farmer, a popcorn entrepreneur, a dog mom, and a promoter of novice sign painters the world over. Be sure to buy or listen to her new album 'Carving Canyons' which is out now.
Bothering the Band - Anarbor
November 02, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MBLike a letter in a suitcase, we lathered up some loose fun with Danny and Slade of the awesome Phoenix-based alternative rock outfit, Anarbor, discussing the newfound musical direction of their latest album entitled "Love & Drugs" which is so good so listen up.
Episode #104 - Anarbor
November 02, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MBLike a letter in a suitcase, we lathered up some loose fun with Danny and Slade of the awesome Phoenix-based alternative rock outfit, Anarbor, discussing the newfound musical direction of their latest album entitled "Love & Drugs" which is so good so listen up.
Bothering the Band - Adam Turla
October 26, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MBOur spellbound convo with Adam Turla, the lead singer and driving force behind the band Murder by Death, is a little glitchy since he's on a phone in a car, as he is literally driving to a show with his bride and bandmate. It ends as they pull up at the venue, which is kind of fun. A good example of what we are trying to do here—get to the heart and realness of our favorite musicians—the whole convo is fun, so listen.
Episode #103 - Adam Turla
October 26, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MBOur spellbound convo with Adam Turla, the lead singer and driving force behind the band Murder by Death, is a little glitchy since he's on a phone in a car, as he is literally driving to a show with his bride and bandmate. It ends as they pull up at the venue, which is kind of fun. A good example of what we are trying to do here—get to the heart and realness of our favorite musicians—the whole convo is fun, so listen.
Bothering the Band - Max Garcia Conover BONUS EPISODE
October 22, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 71 MBMax Garcia Conover is an elusive singer-songwriter from Maine that we were on a mission to get, all thanks to an inspiring email from our host's friend's mom (Hey, Rhonda!) who sent us down a rabbit hole of great music which led to great mystery which led to great conversation which led to this great bonus episode.
Episode #102 - Max Garcia Conover BONUS EPISODE
October 22, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 71 MBMax Garcia Conover is an elusive singer-songwriter from Maine that we were on a mission to get, all thanks to an inspiring email from our host's friend's mom (Hey, Rhonda!) who sent us down a rabbit hole of great music which led to great mystery which led to great conversation which led to this great bonus episode.
Bothering the Band - S.G. Goodman
October 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThis episode begins with dog diabetes and a deaf cat, but we had a good time bar mitzvahing S.G. Goodman, an incredible songwriter on the rise. We talk philosophy, Kentucky punk rock, peeing in overalls in airports and more. Check out her amazing new album, Teeth Marks, and when she wins a Grammy we will be here to say we told you so.
Episode #101 - S.G. Goodman
October 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThis episode begins with dog diabetes and a deaf cat, but we had a good time bar mitzvahing S.G. Goodman, an incredible songwriter on the rise. We talk philosophy, Kentucky punk rock, peeing in overalls in airports and more. Check out her amazing new album, Teeth Marks, and when she wins a Grammy we will be here to say we told you so.
Episode #100 - Fred Armisen
October 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBIf you don't know who Fred Armisen is, you should be hit in the head with a tack hammer. He is literally in everything! But not only is he a diversely talented renaissance man of comedy and music, television and film, he is also a music geek at heart, just like us. We could not be happier with our plan (we are playing chess, folks) to get him as the guest for our 100th episode!
Bothering the Band - Fred Armisen
October 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBIf you don't know who Fred Armisen is, you should be hit in the head with a tack hammer. He is literally in everything! But not only is he a diversely talented renaissance man of comedy and music, television and film, he is also a music geek at heart, just like us. We could not be happier with our plan (we are playing chess, folks) to get him as the guest for our 100th episode!
Bothering the Band - Brett Newski
October 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBWe vibed so hard, on so many levels, in this episode with Brett Newski. Brett is not only an amazingly prolific musician and song-maker, he is an artist, a writer (check out his book It's Hard To Be A Person), but also a 90s kid like us, and he hosts the killer podcast Dirt From The Road. Something tells us this isn't the last time we will be hearing from Mr. Newski.
Episode #99 - Brett Newski
October 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBWe vibed so hard, on so many levels, in this episode with Brett Newski. Brett is not only an amazingly prolific musician and song-maker, he is an artist, a writer (check out his book It's Hard To Be A Person), but also a 90s kid like us, and he hosts the killer podcast Dirt From The Road. Something tells us this isn't the last time we will be hearing from Mr. Newski.
Episode #98 - Dave Hill
September 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBHey, it's Bothering the Band from before. On this episode we have Dave Hill. Dave, that we just mentioned in the sentence before this one, is one of those people that can't not be funny. Everything he says is clever and silly. A long time coming, we finally got to talk to Dave about dogs, shirts, guitars, our mutual friend Eric, and so much more than before.
Bothering the Band - Dave Hill
September 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBHey, it's Bothering the Band from before. On this episode we have Dave Hill. Dave, that we just mentioned in the sentence before this one, is one of those people that can't not be funny. Everything he says is clever and silly. A long time coming, we finally got to talk to Dave about dogs, shirts, guitars, our mutual friend Eric, and so much more than before.
Episode #97 - pure xtc BONUS EPISODE
September 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBon this no-cap bonus episode, we are shucking and jiving with multi-instrumentalist pure xtc, with whom we connected on so many things, from tokyo police club to cheatin snakes. her name is not capitalized so we are keeping it lower case, but she is top shelf in our book.
Bothering the Band - pure xtc BONUS EPISODE
September 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBon this no-cap bonus episode, we are shucking and jiving with multi-instrumentalist pure xtc, with whom we connected on so many things, from tokyo police club to cheatin snakes. her name is not capitalized so we are keeping it lower case, but she is top shelf in our book.
Episode #96 - LIVE IN ORLANDO!
September 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBOn a wet yet wonderful Wednesday, we rocked the stage of Will’s Pub for an epic hometown show loaded with laughter and made with magical memories. A giant heart-filled thanks to all the incomparably amazing guests—Bao Le-Huu, The Smoothbear, Jeff Richey, Juno Di Genna, Monica and Jono of Subliminal Doubt—and everyone who came out to support our silly dreams coming true.
Bothering the Band - LIVE IN ORLANDO!
September 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBOn a wet yet wonderful Wednesday, we rocked the stage of Will’s Pub for an epic hometown show loaded with laughter and made with magical memories. A giant heart-filled thanks to all the incomparably amazing guests—Bao Le-Huu, The Smoothbear, Jeff Richey, Juno Di Genna, Monica and Jono of Subliminal Doubt—and everyone who came out to support our silly dreams coming true.
Bothering the Band - Juno Di Genna
September 14, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 84.6 MBLife is all about timing, and for this kismet of the clock we are joined by ambitious young rapper Juno Di Genna, who also happens to be on the panel of our live show in Orlando, Florida on September 14th. It's like a funky Publix sub appetizer, filled with delicious questions about health, aliens, music, and Thots.
Episode #95 - Juno Di Genna
September 14, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 84.6 MBLife is all about timing, and for this kismet of the clock we are joined by ambitious young rapper Juno Di Genna, who also happens to be on the panel of our live show in Orlando, Florida on September 14th. It's like a funky Publix sub appetizer, filled with delicious questions about health, aliens, music, and Thots.
Bothering the Band - Luke Roes
September 07, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBContinuing our Canadian crusade, we are in the lab with the shadow kid himself, producer and songwriter, Luke Roes talking about his transition from writing and recording with his band, Ivory Hours, to his solo project and music production business. We had loads of fun talking about hammer theory, goat roommates, what it's like being a good-looking musician, and more mayday.
Episode #94 - Luke Roes
September 07, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBContinuing our Canadian crusade, we are in the lab with the shadow kid himself, producer and songwriter, Luke Roes talking about his transition from writing and recording with his band, Ivory Hours, to his solo project and music production business. We had loads of fun talking about hammer theory, goat roommates, what it's like being a good-looking musician, and more mayday.
Episode #93 - Ken Reid
August 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBWe went down the pop culture rabbit hole with renaissance man Ken Reid. The former punk rocker, current comedian, popular podcaster, and adult survivor of childhood joined us to chat about horror movies, bronze age comic books, TV, punk rock, pie and pre-Millenium Popular Culture. You'll like him. He has some stand up comedy records out, and has a weekly podcast called TV Guidance Counselor.
Bothering the Band - Ken Reid
August 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBWe went down the pop culture rabbit hole with renaissance man Ken Reid. The former punk rocker, current comedian, popular podcaster, and adult survivor of childhood joined us to chat about horror movies, bronze age comic books, TV, punk rock, pie and pre-Millenium Popular Culture. You'll like him. He has some stand up comedy records out, and has a weekly podcast called TV Guidance Counselor.
Bothering the Band - Don Pyle
August 24, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MBWe can't freaking believe we got Don Pyle, the drummer for Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, the band that did the iconic theme song for The Kids in the Hall! He is also a Toronto punk historian, a barber, a composer and so much more...and now a friend.
Episode #92 - Don Pyle
August 24, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MBWe can't freaking believe we got Don Pyle, the drummer for Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, the band that did the iconic theme song for The Kids in the Hall! He is also a Toronto punk historian, a barber, a composer and so much more...and now a friend.
Episode #92 - Luke Bentham
August 17, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBWith a voice like a Canadian choir of angels, Luke Bentham of the badass rock-n-roll band The Dirty Nil is a doom boy with a heart of pure gold, and we were thrilled to cut loose with him about the weird way he ties his shoes, dogs, and especially The Replacements.