Milk of Minutia Podcast
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 11 years ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsA podcast featuring musings between two brothers from different mothers on all facets of current events, entertainment, social observations and the like.
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*NEW* S3.E8 - Kristen Becker featuring music from American Aquarium
September 06, 2012 03:22 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBComedian Kristen Becker is screamingly funny. Her wide-ranging comedy is rowdy, political, personal, intelligent, and unrelentingly honest. Becker consistently wins the hearts of all audiences with her unapologetic humor. Her childhood, divided between the rust belt and the deep south, has left her uniquely able to connect with all manner of people. Becker’s ability to win the affection of such a wide range of audiences is due to her understated southern charm juxtaposed against a raucous an...
S3.EP7 - Graham Elwood featuring music from SMB Project
August 20, 2012 01:31 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBGraham Elwood has been a stand-up comic since he was 18. He has performed in clubs and colleges across the country and starred in five USO tours to Afghanistan and Iraq. Graham hosted the game shows “Cram” for Game Show Network and “Strip Poker” for the USA Network. He directed the award-winning short film “Hello Junkie” and the feature length documentary “Laffghanistan”. Graham has performed on CBS’s “The Late, Late Show” and also acted on Comedy Central’s “The Sarah Silverman Program”. He ...
S3.EP6 - Judy Tenuta with music from The Well Pennies
July 24, 2012 01:06 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBJudy Tenuta is the most famous person who has ever lived...and if you don't believe it, just ask her. She's had her own stand-up specials on Showtime, HBO and Lifetime. Judy was the first female stand-up comic to win "Best Female Comedian" at the American Comedy Awards and is a two-time Grammy nominee for her comedy CDs. The self-described "Love Goddess" and "Aphrodite of the Accordion" now offers her own unique take on life in a new book entitled "Full Frontal Tenudity". A collection of re...
S3.EP5 - Sean Wheelock with music from The Tins
July 11, 2012 00:52 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBSean Wheelock is the play by play commentator for Bellator Fighting Championships and one of the best known commentators in Mixed Martial Arts. Over his career, Wheelock has broadcast MMA in 12 countries, including Japan, Brazil, and the Netherlands. During our conversation, Sean touches on such topics as: his feelings about working for controversial MMA executive Jerry Millen, how commentators shouldn't oversell fights, why the tournament format works, his various influences from the announ...
S3.EP4 - Chris Gore featuring the music of Santah
May 28, 2012 07:28 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBChris Gore is a writer, filmmaker and a television personality who has built a solid reputation as a hilariously outspoken voice in the film world. As a teenager, Chris founded the legendary Film Threat magazine. In addition to being a noted speaker and author, he is the film expert on the G4TV’s Attack of the Show. Santah is an indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The group formed in Urbana, Illinois while attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Public Radio Exchange.o...
S3.EP3 - Jamie Flam featuring the music of Paul Terra
May 13, 2012 23:16 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBThis episode, we proudly welcome Jamie Flam from The Long Shot podcast. During our conversation, Jamie talks about his personal growth and evolution over the last 2 years of being involved with The Long Shot. He speaks candidly with us about his role on the show, his initial disappointment with how he felt he was depicted, his relationship with co-host Sean Conroy, meeting his comedy heroes (as the booker of LA's Improv Lab), his work with Vanessa Raglund in their comedy duo The Spanglers an...
S3.EP2 - Kambri Crews featuring the music of Andy Units
May 01, 2012 02:06 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBKambri Crews once lived with her deaf parents in a tin shed in Montgomery, Texas. She now runs her own PR and production company in New York City, books comedy for the 92YTribeca, and is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir 'Burn Down the Ground' (Random House). www.kambricrews.com Andy Units is unafraid to write songs that seduce you slowly, exquisitely, and – before you know it – completely. You know that flickering moment of the mind, just as you’re beginning to slip into a dr...
S3.EP1 - Don Jamieson featuring the music of I Will Break Thee
March 23, 2012 02:34 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBFor our Season 3 premiere, we visit with comedian Don Jamieson. Don's an Emmy award winning writer, stand-up comedian and television personality. He's one of the hosts of That Metal Show on VH1 Classic. Rolling Stone magazine called the show "one of the 50 Best Reasons To Watch TV.” His comedy album “Live and Hilarious” is available on Metal Blade Records. Check out Don's website: www.donjamieson.com | We'll also feature the music of Orlando, FL metal band I Will Break Thee. I Will Break T...
S2.EP19 - The 2011 Holiday Show
January 20, 2012 05:44 - 2 hours - 131 MBBetter late than never, we present our 2011 Holiday Show. Featuring special appearances by Alison Arngrim, Jackie Kashian, W. Kamau Bell and Mike Schmidt. We'll also introduce you some of our new friends and fellow podcasters from the recently-formed 'IPA', Independent Podcast Alliance.
S2.EP18 - Theo Von with music from PJ's My Cousin Too
December 12, 2011 01:57 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBTheo Von is a comedian/actor whom you may recognize from MTV's Road Rules, NBC’s Last Comic Standing Season 4, or Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham. Theo is also the founder of CrankTexts.com. PJ’s My Cousin Too is a fusion of rhythm and funk formed by Michigan cousins Ryan Kramar and Jordan Jackson. They maintain a goal of not being assigned a category—just a good time and a good sound. For more about Theo Von and his various projects, go to www.theovon.com or www.cranktexts.com. You can down...
S2.EP17 - Elizabeth Laime with music from Dangermuffin
December 02, 2011 04:02 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBThe host of Earwolf's 'Totally Laime' podcast Elizabeth Laime joins us for this episode. Providing some 'organic, sand-blasted roots rock, with a sweet jam spread' for us is South Carolina's Dangermuffin. To check out Elizabeth's podcast, go to www.totallylaimepodcast.com. For more from Dangermuffin, their website is at www.dangermuffinmusic.com.
S2.EP16 - Jim Florentine with music from Embrace Agony
November 12, 2011 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBJim Florentine, the great comedian and co-host of Vh1 Classic's 'That Metal Show', joins us for this episode. During our conversation, Jim discusses a variety of subjects with us...including: the new season of TMS, interviewing Axl Rose, his take on the Tracy Morgan controversy, similarities between the passings of Greg Giraldo and Jani Lane, hanging out in New Jersey with Metallica during their early days and lots more. We also proudly present the aggressive, melody-infused heavy metal of B...
S2.EP15 - Grace Helbig with music from Candice Anitra
October 29, 2011 17:52 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThis episode we visit with the hilarious Grace Helbig from G4's Attack of the Show & the popular video blog 'Daily Grace'. We'll also feature the music of Brooklyn-based R&B songstress Candice Anitra. To catch episodes of Daily Grace go to www.youtube.com/user/dailygrace. For more from Candice Anitra, her website is at www.candiceanitra.com.
S2.EP14 - Wes Freed with music from The Far West
October 16, 2011 03:30 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBThis episode, we're privileged to visit with musician and visual artist Wes Freed. Wes is best known for creating the album cover and poster art for the band Drive-By Truckers. During our in-depth conversation, we touch on a lot of varied ground including: people's misconceptions about the American South, the greatness of shows like Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead, why Wes feels all parties ultimately benefited from Jason Isbell's departure from DBT, his participation in the documentary 'T...
S2.EP13 - Grae Drake with music from The Bright
September 29, 2011 21:33 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBOur ol' buddy, pal and BFF, the lovely Grae Drake joins us to discuss her increasingly successful career as a film critic for Movies.com. She also fills us in on her gig as a movie correspondent for CNN and the future of her popular podcast, The Popcorn Mafia. We also get to hear about the magnificent journey Grae took to India last summer. Always good times catching up with the 'Red Devil' herself. Our music feature is a fantastic six-piece pop-rock outfit from Arlington, TX named The Brigh...
S2.EP12 - Jesse Thorn with music from The Reverend Payton's Big Damn Band
September 11, 2011 05:14 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBPodcasting pioneer Jesse Thorn joins for this episode! Jesse is the host of the public radio show 'The Sound of Young America' and the popular podcast 'Jordan Jesse Go'. His programming network, Maximum Fun, boasts some of the funniest podcasts on the Web, as well as it's own annual fan summit, Max Fun Con. Some of the areas covered during our hour-long conversation include: Jesse's recollections of his appearances on the Adam Carolla show, thoughts on the Skylar Brothers, his love for the T...
S1.EP16 - Eddie Pepitone with music from David Wu
August 30, 2011 01:51 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThis episode we were joined by the absolutely brilliant comedian (and co-host of the Long Shot podcast), Eddie Pepitone. Eddie did this interview with us while en route to an appearance on the David Feldman podcast. It was actually quite the busy day for Eddie, as he almost didn't make it onto OUR show, due to what would've been impromptu opportunity to perform on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE. You'll hear why that didn't end up happening, as well as Eddie's take on a myriad of different topics. Be fore...
S2.EP11 - Sean Conroy with music from Modern Man
August 13, 2011 05:12 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBSean Conroy is a is a well-respected comedy writer, improvisor & stand-up performer who's work has appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, Adult Swim and Spike TV. He is also a regular performer in the the Upright Citizens Brigade improv show, ASSCAT, as well as the host of one of the funniest podcasts in existence, The Long Shot. During our hour-long interview, Sean opens up about the inner workings of his podcast and the unique personalities of his co-hosts. We also discuss, in no particular orde...
S2.EP10 - Lili VonSchtupp with music from Amanda Shires
August 05, 2011 05:39 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBThe Los Angeles Times calls her 'The Foul-Mouthed, Buxom Godmother of LA Burlesque'. "In this land of the thin, blond ideal, Lili VonSchtupp draws crowds to a dive bar in Hollywood every week to celebrate real women with real bodies. In case anyone forgets anything, VonSchtupp packs an emergency kit with fish-net stockings, spare pasties and an extra g-string thong. She calls herself the "den mother of the best sorority ever." Lili is the producer of LA's longest running weekly burlesque sho...
S2.EP9 - W. Kamau Bell with music from Smoke and Feathers
July 22, 2011 04:41 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBW. Kamau Bell is an incredibly talented comedian and social commentator. He co-hosts a podcast titled 'The Field Negro Guide to Arts & Culture' with legendary musician Vernon Reid (from the rock band Living Colour). Laughspin Magazine refers to him as: “One of our country’s most adept racial commentators with a blistering wit and a willingness to say what you quickly realize you’ve always thought. He is relentlessly intelligent, fusing references to create a rich expression of incredulity in...
S2.EP8 - Christine E. Taylor with music from Anna Johnson
July 14, 2011 15:30 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBChristine E. Taylor is a journalist, based out of San Francisco, who is chronicling the current comedy podcast boom. She also plans on ultimately putting together a definitive book on the subject. During our conversation, Christine touches on many timely and revelant issues facing podcasting, including: monetization, the role of services like Stitcher, the importance of 'gateway guests', how ISPs may try to cash-in, and much more. We also, this episode, proudly present the music of up-and-co...
S1.EP6 - Jackie Kashian with music from Flush
July 11, 2011 02:48 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBComedian, and host of the podcast 'The Dork Forest', Jackie Kashian joins us this episode to shoot the breeze on a myriad of topics. Subjects range from L.A.R.P.ing (Live Action Role Playing...thank you very much), medical marijuana, online dating, Star Wars, Barry Manilow and so on. We also feature music from one our all-time favorite featured artists, Flush. We're pleased to share songs from this great Austin, Texas band's EP, Snowclones. To learn more about Jackie Kashian, check out her w...
S2.EP7 - Bobby Whitlock and Coco Carmel
July 07, 2011 06:35 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBBobby Whitlock is a founding member of the legendary blues-rock band Derek & The Dominos. Their landmark all-time classic release 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs' still resonates with audiences and musicians alike, some FORTY years after it's release. Bobby Whitlock's amazing musical journey still continues to this day. His new book, simply titled 'A Rock n' Roll Autobiography', does more than share rock gossip about stars like Keith Moon, George Harrison, and Eric Clapton. It also cand...
S2.EP6 - Pandora Boxx with music from The Ne Plus Ultra
July 01, 2011 03:30 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBPandora Boxx (aka Michael Steck) is best known from his appearance as a contestant on Season 2 of the LOGO Network's smash-hit reality competition, RuPaul's Drag Race. Despite not winning, Pandora proved to be the break-out star and was named by Entertainment Weekly “as THEIR America’s Next Drag Superstar.” EW.com also called Pandora’s “the most controversial elimination of the season.” That popularity lead to becoming a drag professor on the spin-off show called RuPaul’s Drag U. During our...
S2.EP5 - D.C. Fuller (Part TWO) with music from Days of Season
June 25, 2011 17:24 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBThis episode, Justin and Ken give a recap of their experience in Vegas this past Memorial Day weekend. We also present the second half of our interview with author David C. Fuller. David's book is titled Meth Monster: Crankin' thru life A look into the abyss of an American drug pandemic. This time around, D.C. gives us his uncensored, unapologetic thoughts on topics like: the legalization of marijuana, law enforcement's use of profiling, the 'industry' of rehabilitation centers and much more...
S2.EP4 - D.C. Fuller (Part ONE) with music from Fill The Silence
June 10, 2011 23:31 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBIn our return from the annual Vegas trip (and subsequent recovery period), we present part one of our no-holds barred conversation with a true American outlaw, author David C. Fuller. David's book is titled Meth Monster: Crankin' thru life A look into the abyss of an American drug pandemic. Born one of the people your mother warned you about, David was lost in place for 25 years under the influence of meth, breaking all the rules for fun and profit. The consummate loner, even when with someo...
S2.EP3 - Pat Cooper with music from Little Embers
May 21, 2011 04:38 - 1 hour - 72 MBEver since his 1963 television debut on "The Jackie Gleason Show", Pasquale Caputo, aka Pat Cooper, continues to enthrall audiences with his lovable "comedic anger." Throughout his long and lucrative career, Pat has had the opportunity to share the stage with such superstars as Jerry Lewis, Tony Bennett, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and the list goes on. Pat's humor also reaches the talk show audiences with his recurring and always successful appearances on "The Howard Stern Sho...
S1.EP46 - 'Bald' Bryan Bishop with music from Karmin
May 17, 2011 23:16 - 1 hour - 68 MBBetter known by most as 'Bald Bryan' from the Adam Carolla show, Bryan Bishop joins us this episode. During our conversation, Bryan talks candidly about his continuing recovery from treatment for his recent brain tumor. We also touch upon TV, movies, podcasting & the current direction of the ACE Broadcasting Network. Providing music for us is a talented duo from Massachusetts named Karmin. We feature 2 songs from their new EP The Winslow Sessions. To check out Bryan's podcast, The Film Vault...
S2.EP2 - Jeff Ullrich with music from Ivan and Alyosha
May 15, 2011 05:01 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBJeff Ullrich is a former business manager turned entrepreneur with the creation of Earwolf Media. Jeff partnered with comedian Scott Aukerman to create a network where comedians can create original content and not have to worry about the technical and business aspects that plague the new media landscape. Since Earwolf's creation, it has grown to include six comedy shows as well as a business-themed program aimed at comedy fans and producers alike. Providing music this episode is Ivan and Aly...
S2.EP1 - Joey CoCo Diaz with the music of Courtesy Call
April 30, 2011 06:53 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBFor our Season 2 premiere, we're joined once again by the always outrageous Joey CoCo Diaz! You know 'Mad Flavor' from his appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience and his own hilarious podcast, Beauty and Da Beast. He's also appeared in the movies Spiderman 2, The Longest Yard, Analyze That and on the TV shows My Name Is Earl, Everybody Hates Chris and How I Met Your Mother. Supplying music for us this episode are Reno's own Courtesy Call. We'll sample songs from their new EP, Something Spec...
S1.EP17 - Harvey Pekar with music from Northcoast Jazz Collective
April 25, 2011 02:33 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBHe's been referred to as the Blue Collar Mark Twain. He is a celebrated writer, literary reviewer and music pundit. His life and work were adapted into a phenomenal 2003 movie where he was portrayed brilliantly by actor Paul Giamatti. In this episode, Milk of Minutia is proud to present a conversation with the legendary Harvey Pekar. Providing music is Cleveland's own, Northcoast Jazz Collective. For more about Pekar's continuing creative legacy, go to www.smithmag.net/pekarproject. To disco...
S1.BONUSEP - John Lloyd Young
April 23, 2011 12:12 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBThis time out we have the honor speaking with Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young. Mr. Young is of course best known for playing the role of Frankie Valli in the blockbuster Broadway musical Jersey Boys. He is the only American actor to date to have received a Lead Actor in a Musical Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Award for a Broadway debut. We are also proud to present music from the Original Broadway Recording featuring John Lloyd Young on vocals. Special thanks to...
S1.EP20 - Alison Arngrim with music from The Fox Hunt
April 14, 2011 23:27 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBBest known for her role as Nellie Oleson in the NBC television series Little House on the Prairie, actress and comedian Alison Arngrim joins us for our 20th episode. Alison's new book is titled 'Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated'. During our conversation, Alison delivers frank recollections on: growing up as a child actor, her relationships with fellow Little House castmates and survivng sexual abuse. We also discuss her activism for...
S1.EP45 - Danny Lobell with music from The Worsties
April 09, 2011 17:54 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBComedian, writer and storyteller Danny Lobell joins us this episode to talk about times he's spent with such legends as George Carlin, Jackie Mason and Harvey Pekar. Danny is also the host of his own popular podcast where he regularly talks with some of the biggest names in comedy at www.comicalradio.com. Providing music for us is an AWESOME ska/punk/pop hybrid from Nashville, Tennessee. 'The Worsties' serve up some tunes from their new EP 'Let's GO!'. For more information on Danny Lobell, h...
S1.EP21 - Julia Nunes
April 08, 2011 02:53 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBOur guest and musical feature for this episode is the phenomenal Julia Nunes. Four short years ago, armed with her trusted ukulele, college student and musical prodigy Julia Nunes posted a video for a newly written song (First Impressions) on YouTube. She did this with the intent of showing only a few close friends. Before long, her You Tube channel boasted over 60 songs. Some were originals, some covers of popular radio songs...ALL racking up well-over HALF A MILLION VIEWS! At only 21 years...
S1.EP22 - Jackie Tohn
April 07, 2011 20:59 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBThis episode, our guest & musical feature is the mega-talented Jackie Tohn. Most people remember her from season eight of Fox's 'American Idol'. Truth is, Jackie has been exercising her talents as an actress & musician for quite some time. Her first acting gig of note was alongside Fran Drescher on 'The Nanny' at age 12. She has 3 music albums to her credit, the latest one entitled '2.YO'. She's also appeared in the television shows The Sopranos, Strangers with Candy, Angel, Veronica Mars, a...
S1.EP41 - Jim Harold with music from These Electric Lives
April 05, 2011 22:43 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThis episode we're joined by the man behind the Paranormal Podcast Network, Jim Harold. Jim proves to be just as engaging as the subject matter he covers. Among the topics covered: skepticism, UFOs, psychics, life after death, ghost phenomena and the future of podcasting. We are also proud to welcome back Toronto's own These Electric Lives. This time around, we feature selections from their new album 'We See Light'. To check Jim's various podcasts, go to www.jimharold.com. To find out more a...
S1.EP44 - Courtney Delnevo with music from Andrew Belle
April 04, 2011 20:42 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBThis episode we visit with Courtney Delnevo from Mediaweek to dish the dirt on all current pop culture and entertainment happenings. Helping us with out with some music is Andrew Belle, who lends us 2 tracks from his current album, 'The Ladder'. You can catch Courtney as a semi-regular co-host on 'The Programming Insider' podcast (with Marc Berman) at http://marcberman.tv/podcast. For more info on Andrew Belle, go to www.andrewbelle.com. (original airdate: February 6, 2011)
S1.EP.43 - Mike Schmidt with music from Bodhi
April 04, 2011 02:26 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBThis episode we're joined by the host of 'The 40-Year Old Boy' podcast, Mike Schmidt. Mike has been a standup comedian and writer for over 20 years. His writing credits include 'Cheap Seats' for ESPN Classic and 'Funniest Pets And People' for WGN/TBS. He is also known for his time as a former co-host on Jimmy Pardo's 'Never Not Funny' podcast. Mike's voice talents can now be heard on the HBO animated series, 'Life and Times of Tim'. Providing music is Florida jam band, Bodhi. Mike's hilario...