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 - We're Wolves
March 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBA Florida-centric rollercoaster through hell, our interview with AJ of We're Wolves is the number 1 episode to listen to while taking a number 2, because we don't hold back on haircuts, Halloween, promises, middle names, Kraken Fest, Ryan Gosling, and so much more that your ass will melt from spicy laughter.A Florida-centric rollercoaster through hell, our interview with AJ of We're Wolves is the number 1 episode to listen to while taking a number 2, because we don't hold back on haircuts, H...
Episode #66 - We're Wolves
March 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBA Florida-centric rollercoaster through hell, our interview with AJ of We're Wolves is the number 1 episode to listen to while taking a number 2, because we don't hold back on haircuts, Halloween, promises, middle names, Kraken Fest, Ryan Gosling, and so much more that your ass will melt from spicy laughter.A Florida-centric rollercoaster through hell, our interview with AJ of We're Wolves is the number 1 episode to listen to while taking a number 2, because we don't hold back on haircuts, H...
Bothering the Band - Amanda Eke
March 23, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 99 MBWe sat down with Nigerian American Artist, Spoken Word Poet, Film-Maker, Educator, and fellow podcaster Amanda Eke to talk about the intersection of poetry and music. We also ask silly questions about Mexican food (or lack thereof) in Japan, and other fun stuff. She is the host of The Poet Speaks Podcast, and this episode is a little different, so give it a listen and then check out her podcast, as well.
Episode #65 - Amanda Eke
March 23, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 99 MBWe sat down with Nigerian American Artist, Spoken Word Poet, Film-Maker, Educator, and fellow podcaster Amanda Eke to talk about the intersection of poetry and music. We also ask silly questions about Mexican food (or lack thereof) in Japan, and other fun stuff. She is the host of The Poet Speaks Podcast, and this episode is a little different, so give it a listen and then check out her podcast, as well.
Bothering the Band - MAITA BONUS EPISODE
March 19, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 83.4 MBFrom open mics and empty bathtubs, this Bonus Episode with Maria Maita-Keppeler and Matthew Zeltzer (and a pug named Frank) of the Portland-based band MAITA was a best-wish-filled creature party. Their sophomore album, "I Just Want To Be Wild For You" just came out Feb 18th on Kill Rock Stars. After listening to this, listen to it, and then tell a friend about Bothering the Band.
Episode #64 - MAITA BONUS EPISODE
March 19, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 83.4 MBFrom open mics and empty bathtubs, this Bonus Episode with Maria Maita-Keppeler and Matthew Zeltzer (and a pug named Frank) of the Portland-based band MAITA was a best-wish-filled creature party. Their sophomore album, "I Just Want To Be Wild For You" just came out Feb 18th on Kill Rock Stars. After listening to this, listen to it, and then tell a friend about Bothering the Band.
Bothering the Band - Death Valley Girls
March 16, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 93.7 MBFrom the music to the interview itself, we are definitely under the spell of joy with Bonnie Bloomgarden, frontwoman of the the Los Angeles-based rock 'n' roll band, Death Valley Girls, who answers our silly, earthly questions – about everything from t-shirts to Iggy Pop – all from her cosmic throne in the recording studio.
Episode #63 - Death Valley Girls
March 16, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 93.7 MBFrom the music to the interview itself, we are definitely under the spell of joy with Bonnie Bloomgarden, frontwoman of the the Los Angeles-based rock 'n' roll band, Death Valley Girls, who answers our silly, earthly questions – about everything from t-shirts to Iggy Pop – all from her cosmic throne in the recording studio.
Episode #62 - Rich Wilkes
March 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBOn this very special episode, we have writer/director Rich Wilkes, who has written some killer films, including Airheads, Glory Daze (which he also directed), XXX (starring Vin Diesel), The Jerky Boys: The Movie, the Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt, and the documentary Punk Like Me. Not only is he our new best friend, but he also flipped the questions back on us and made this interview one for the ages.
Bothering the Band - Rich Wilkes
March 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBOn this very special episode, we have writer/director Rich Wilkes, who has written some killer films, including Airheads, Glory Daze (which he also directed), XXX (starring Vin Diesel), The Jerky Boys: The Movie, the Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt, and the documentary Punk Like Me. Not only is he our new best friend, but he also flipped the questions back on us and made this interview one for the ages.
Episode #61 - Ninja Sex Party
March 02, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 108 MBNinja Sex Party is the perfect guest for Bothering the Band: they rock, they are hilarious! They sing songs about dicks and unicorns, and we got to ask them questions about unicorn dicks! Give it up for Dan and Brian of Ninja Sex Party!!!!!
Bothering the Band - Ninja Sex Party
March 02, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 108 MBNinja Sex Party is the perfect guest for Bothering the Band: they rock, they are hilarious! They sing songs about dicks and unicorns, and we got to ask them questions about unicorn dicks! Give it up for Dan and Brian of Ninja Sex Party!!!!!
Episode #60 - Night Palace
February 23, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBOn this episode, we have Night Palace, the ethereal indie pop creation of classically-trained vocalist and songwriter Avery Leigh Draut, who responded to our awkward questions with answers that included Sonic the Hedgehog, car office, street microwaves and hospital valets. Find out what the hell she is talking about and then tell someone you went to high school with.
Bothering the Band - Night Palace
February 23, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBOn this episode, we have Night Palace, the ethereal indie pop creation of classically-trained vocalist and songwriter Avery Leigh Draut, who responded to our awkward questions with answers that included Sonic the Hedgehog, car office, street microwaves and hospital valets. Find out what the hell she is talking about and then tell someone you went to high school with.
Episode #59 - John Salaway
February 16, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 84.6 MBJohn Salaway is a musician's musician. He is also our friend, so this interview is a long time coming. The Grammy-considered songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, who has shared stages with Peter Frampton, Ben Folds, Foo Fighters, and more, talked with us about Florida, chain wallets, Groundhog Day, Sean Barna, and using the "John". All from his rocking chair.
Bothering the Band - John Salaway
February 16, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 84.6 MBJohn Salaway is a musician's musician. He is also our friend, so this interview is a long time coming. The Grammy-considered songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, who has shared stages with Peter Frampton, Ben Folds, Foo Fighters, and more, talked with us about Florida, chain wallets, Groundhog Day, Sean Barna, and using the "John". All from his rocking chair.
Episode #58 - Quinn Christopherson BONUS EPISODE
February 12, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 93.2 MBThis episode with Quinn Christopherson is special for two reasons: it is a Bonus Episode, and it is with our first Alaskan musician! Yep, no matter where you stand politically or culturally, you have to admit Alaskans are people, too, and this Alaskan makes amazing music filled with dazzling storytelling! He got his start after winning the NPR Tiny Desk competition back in 2019 and his debut album will be released this spring.
Bothering the Band - Quinn Christopherson BONUS EPISODE
February 12, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 93.2 MBThis episode with Quinn Christopherson is special for two reasons: it is a Bonus Episode, and it is with our first Alaskan musician! Yep, no matter where you stand politically or culturally, you have to admit Alaskans are people, too, and this Alaskan makes amazing music filled with dazzling storytelling! He got his start after winning the NPR Tiny Desk competition back in 2019 and his debut album will be released this spring.
Episode #57 - Aeon Station
February 09, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 95.2 MBAeon Station is the long-awaited solo project from Kevin Whelan—formerly of indie darlings The Wrens—whom, because he has a new album (Observatory) and a new path, we bothered about a bunch of new shit, including new mornings, New Jersey highways, New Year's resolutions, and more.
Bothering the Band - Aeon Station
February 09, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 95.2 MBAeon Station is the long-awaited solo project from Kevin Whelan—formerly of indie darlings The Wrens—whom, because he has a new album (Observatory) and a new path, we bothered about a bunch of new shit, including new mornings, New Jersey highways, New Year's resolutions, and more.
Bothering the Band - Chris Ballew
February 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBOur younger selves would be flipping out over this week's guest, Chris Ballew, the former frontman of 90's multi-platinum rock band The Presidents of the United States of America. Our old selves are flipping out about how nice and funny he is in real life. You have to listen to us discuss parenting, pants, peaches, and President Bear.
Episode #56 - Chris Ballew
February 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBOur younger selves would be flipping out over this week's guest, Chris Ballew, the former frontman of 90's multi-platinum rock band The Presidents of the United States of America. Our old selves are flipping out about how nice and funny he is in real life. You have to listen to us discuss parenting, pants, peaches, and President Bear.
Episode #55 - Mirours
January 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBMirour Mirour on the pod, who was one of the most fun Bothering the Band interviews of them all? The husband and wife duo of the Christian indie band Mirours, that's who! And who are so darn nice. We talk about what it's like making and playing music with your spouse, who cleans the bathroom, who does the dishes, and broken coffee mugs, and much more in this magical episode.
Bothering the Band - Mirours
January 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBMirour Mirour on the pod, who was one of the most fun Bothering the Band interviews of them all? The husband and wife duo of the Christian indie band Mirours, that's who! And who are so darn nice. We talk about what it's like making and playing music with your spouse, who cleans the bathroom, who does the dishes, and broken coffee mugs, and much more in this magical episode.
Bothering the Band - Seán Barna
January 19, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 92.4 MBOur awesome producer, Abby, saw Seán Barna open up for Counting Crows in Boston last year, and made it a mission to bother the intense and empathetic songwriter. On the cusp of releasing his second full-length record, An Evening at Macri Park, Seán Barna has become a defining voice in the art of queer storytelling. Here, he tells tales of his experiences living in NYC, Los Angeles, D.C., and now Philadelphia, shining a light on the darker corners of the queer experience, while also laughing ...
Episode #54 - Seán Barna
January 19, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 92.4 MBOur awesome producer, Abby, saw Seán Barna open up for Counting Crows in Boston last year, and made it a mission to bother the intense and empathetic songwriter. On the cusp of releasing his second full-length record, An Evening at Macri Park, Seán Barna has become a defining voice in the art of queer storytelling. Here, he tells tales of his experiences living in NYC, Los Angeles, D.C., and now Philadelphia, shining a light on the darker corners of the queer experience, while also laughing ...
Bothering the Band - French for Rabbits BONUS EPISODE
January 15, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 99.9 MBBrooke Singer, of New Zealand's French for Rabbits, is the only musician we've heard of who sends handwritten thank-you notes when you buy a record. Fresh off the release of 'The Overflow', her emotionally intelligent music is evocative of land and sea, awash with glistening layers. Just as she makes a concert hall feel like a living room, Singer makes this bonus episode more magical than we anticipated.
Episode #53 - French for Rabbits BONUS EPISODE
January 15, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 99.9 MBBrooke Singer, of New Zealand's French for Rabbits, is the only musician we've heard of who sends handwritten thank-you notes when you buy a record. Fresh off the release of 'The Overflow', her emotionally intelligent music is evocative of land and sea, awash with glistening layers. Just as she makes a concert hall feel like a living room, Singer makes this bonus episode more magical than we anticipated.
Bothering the Band - The Muslims
January 12, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBWe first fought for The Muslims when we heard their track 'Fuck These Fuckin Fascists' and we can't believe we got Ba7Ba7, QADR, and Abu Shea on the pod. Drawing from the influence of the most legendary artists and revolutionaries of our time, they have successfully synthesized the “fuck you” energy of the oppressed into an ass-kicking, head-smashing, fascist-punching sonic experience. This all-queer, Black & Brown punk band emerged onto the U.S. music scene shortly after the inauguration of...
Episode #52 - The Muslims
January 12, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBWe first fought for The Muslims when we heard their track 'Fuck These Fuckin Fascists' and we can't believe we got Ba7Ba7, QADR, and Abu Shea on the pod. Drawing from the influence of the most legendary artists and revolutionaries of our time, they have successfully synthesized the “fuck you” energy of the oppressed into an ass-kicking, head-smashing, fascist-punching sonic experience. This all-queer, Black & Brown punk band emerged onto the U.S. music scene shortly after the inauguration of...
Bothering the Band - Oh He Dead
January 05, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBWe sat down with Andy Valenti and C.J. Johnson (and their manager Claire) of Oh He Dead, the DC-based indie soul band with haunting harmonies to talk bridges, fridges, curfews, cushioned toilet seats, the pronunciation of the word 'Crayon' and much more crazy shit in this wild episode of Bothering the Band, which is the first of season 2!
Episode #51 - Oh He Dead
January 05, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBWe sat down with Andy Valenti and C.J. Johnson (and their manager Claire) of Oh He Dead, the DC-based indie soul band with haunting harmonies to talk bridges, fridges, curfews, cushioned toilet seats, the pronunciation of the word 'Crayon' and much more crazy shit in this wild episode of Bothering the Band, which is the first of season 2!
Bothering the Band - Pugs Atomz
December 29, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MBDesigner, Muralist, Rapper, Radio Host, Pugs Atomz is a true Hip Hop renaissance man. His Music and Art have been featured in TV shows, movies, commercials, sporting events and video games. We talk about Chicago, underground 90s Hip Hop, scars, cars, graffiti tagging the moon, and his latest album, Test Drive, which came out in 2021. Our interview with him makes the last episode of Season 1 of Bothering the Band a very special one.
Episode #50 - Pugs Atomz
December 29, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MBDesigner, Muralist, Rapper, Radio Host, Pugs Atomz is a true Hip Hop renaissance man. His Music and Art have been featured in TV shows, movies, commercials, sporting events and video games. We talk about Chicago, underground 90s Hip Hop, scars, cars, graffiti tagging the moon, and his latest album, Test Drive, which came out in 2021. Our interview with him makes the last episode of Season 1 of Bothering the Band a very special one.
Bothering the Band - MadLeo HOLIDAY BONUS
December 24, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 86.7 MBWe have a special Christmas Eve Bonus Episode coming down the chimney for ya! MadLeo is a singer-songwriter and actress taking on the music scene with pithy lyrics and bold dark pop production. Despite a few technical glitches in this episode, MadLeo channels her inner extrovert with us to reminisce about basketball, Florida, traveling, and more.
Episode #49 - MadLeo HOLIDAY BONUS
December 24, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 86.7 MBWe have a special Christmas Eve Bonus Episode coming down the chimney for ya! MadLeo is a singer-songwriter and actress taking on the music scene with pithy lyrics and bold dark pop production. Despite a few technical glitches in this episode, MadLeo channels her inner extrovert with us to reminisce about basketball, Florida, traveling, and more.
Episode #48 - Buick Audra
December 22, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 93.9 MBBuick Audra is a Grammy-award-winning musician, writer, and activist living in Nashville. She is the guitarist, primary songwriter and vocalist in the melodic heavy duo, Friendship Commanders. She has a forthcoming full-length album called Conversations with My Other Voice, as well as an accompanying memoir. Not only is her music filled with courage, clarity and fire, but she is hilarious and helped us name the grocery bag in which you keep other grocery bags. FYI, it is now called a Monty.
Bothering the Band - Buick Audra
December 22, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 93.9 MBBuick Audra is a Grammy-award-winning musician, writer, and activist living in Nashville. She is the guitarist, primary songwriter and vocalist in the melodic heavy duo, Friendship Commanders. She has a forthcoming full-length album called Conversations with My Other Voice, as well as an accompanying memoir. Not only is her music filled with courage, clarity and fire, but she is hilarious and helped us name the grocery bag in which you keep other grocery bags. FYI, it is now called a Monty.
Bothering the Band - Shad
December 15, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBWhen we first started this project, Shad was at the top of our list of artists to bother. We can't believe it actually happened! The Canadian alternative hip hop sensation, and host of Netflix's Hip Hop Evolution, is anything but average. Smart, sweet and funny, he definitely lived up to our expectations, answering silly questions about beating Drake in one-on-one, reading poetry, blogging and tweeting, Black Chads, getting recognized on the streets, and so much more.
Episode #47 - Shad
December 15, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBWhen we first started this project, Shad was at the top of our list of artists to bother. We can't believe it actually happened! The Canadian alternative hip hop sensation, and host of Netflix's Hip Hop Evolution, is anything but average. Smart, sweet and funny, he definitely lived up to our expectations, answering silly questions about beating Drake in one-on-one, reading poetry, blogging and tweeting, Black Chads, getting recognized on the streets, and so much more.
Bothering the Band - Talking Schmidt SPECIAL EDITION
December 11, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBOur wayward host, Ryan Buynak, was recently on Talking Schmidt, a podcast hosted by Eric Schmidt and Greg Burmeister, in which they interview some of their favorite comedians, artists, and musicians. They were on our podcast and they shared ours on their channel, and now Ryan is on their podcast so we wanted to reflect the gratitude and share theirs on ours. Confused? Just listen and laugh!
Episode #46 - Talking Schmidt SPECIAL EDITION
December 11, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBOur wayward host, Ryan Buynak, was recently on Talking Schmidt, a podcast hosted by Eric Schmidt and Greg Burmeister, in which they interview some of their favorite comedians, artists, and musicians. They were on our podcast and they shared ours on their channel, and now Ryan is on their podcast so we wanted to reflect the gratitude and share theirs on ours. Confused? Just listen and laugh!
Bothering the Band - Tommy Prine
December 08, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 86.6 MBWe sat down with Tommy Prine, son of the late legendary multi Grammy award-winning artist, John Prine, to talk about how he has crafted his own unique sound over the years. We also talk about dogs, video games, fridge cigs and more. Tommy is delighted to share news that his debut album is finished (not-yet-released) and he is proud to follow his dad’s example of bringing songs and smiles to music fans everywhere.
Episode #45 - Tommy Prine
December 08, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 86.6 MBWe sat down with Tommy Prine, son of the late legendary multi Grammy award-winning artist, John Prine, to talk about how he has crafted his own unique sound over the years. We also talk about dogs, video games, fridge cigs and more. Tommy is delighted to share news that his debut album is finished (not-yet-released) and he is proud to follow his dad’s example of bringing songs and smiles to music fans everywhere.
Episode #44 - Lesibu Grand
December 01, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBWe bumped into Tyler-Simone Molton and John Renaud of the Atlanta-based band Lesibu Grand (pronounced Less-EE-boo Grand) via Zoom and became fast friends, realizing we share a lot in common. They share stories about dreams, hope, hot glue guns and more. They even invite us to bowl wheels of cheese into bottles of wine with them.
Bothering the Band - Lesibu Grand
December 01, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBWe bumped into Tyler-Simone Molton and John Renaud of the Atlanta-based band Lesibu Grand (pronounced Less-EE-boo Grand) via Zoom and became fast friends, realizing we share a lot in common. They share stories about dreams, hope, hot glue guns and more. They even invite us to bowl wheels of cheese into bottles of wine with them.
Episode #43 - Greg Burmeister & Eric Schmidt
November 24, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 90.8 MBLive from New York City, it's Bothering the Band with Greg Burmeister and Eric Schmidt of the podcast, Talking Schmidt. They join host Ryan Buynak, with whom they have been friends with for a long time, to discuss working for David Letterman, their favorite R Kelly song, their least favorite basketball players, Mick Jagger’s dick or Bruce Springsteen’s butt, Eric's comedy career, Greg's music career, and so much more.
Bothering the Band - Greg Burmeister & Eric Schmidt
November 24, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 90.8 MBLive from New York City, it's Bothering the Band with Greg Burmeister and Eric Schmidt of the podcast, Talking Schmidt. They join host Ryan Buynak, with whom they have been friends with for a long time, to discuss working for David Letterman, their favorite R Kelly song, their least favorite basketball players, Mick Jagger’s dick or Bruce Springsteen’s butt, Eric's comedy career, Greg's music career, and so much more.
Bothering the Band - Tom Arnold
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBOn this very special (and different) episode of Bothering the Band, we have Tom Arnold. Yes, that Tom Arnold. Actor, Comedian, friend of Chris Farley, former Husband of Rosanne, and co-star of Arnold Schwarzenegger. But what you don't know about Tom could fill a freaking warehouse. He is sweet. He is a doting dad. And yes, he is a musician, having grown up playing music in country western bands, and the like. He answers our silly questions, but this episode is so much more than that, and you...
Episode #42 - Tom Arnold
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBOn this very special (and different) episode of Bothering the Band, we have Tom Arnold. Yes, that Tom Arnold. Actor, Comedian, friend of Chris Farley, former Husband of Rosanne, and co-star of Arnold Schwarzenegger. But what you don't know about Tom could fill a freaking warehouse. He is sweet. He is a doting dad. And yes, he is a musician, having grown up playing music in country western bands, and the like. He answers our silly questions, but this episode is so much more than that, and you...