On the Green Couch
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsInteresting people sit on the green couch and talk about interesting things
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The World's Greatest Thereminist, Carolina Eyck
May 07, 2020 08:01 - 32 minutes - 60.8 MBBill and Aubrey bumped into German-Sorbian musician and composer Carolina Eyck while she was performing in Los Angeles earlier this year. We will hear snippets of their conversation as well as some of Carolina's unique music. With our podcast studio still closed due to the recent public health issues, and raz self-isolating in an unknown bunker deep underground, Bill was able to produce this podcast remotely. It's a testament to his desire to continue to create while the world is in unknown...
Social Distancing and checking in with Hawk Percival, Boy Deluxe, and Alex Rose of Canyon Counterpoint
April 09, 2020 17:43 - 58 minutes - 97 MBHow do you network a kitten during The Apocalypse? Listen and learn... COVID-19 has affected millions of people and closed down many businesses, including Project 4 where we record the Podcast. While struggling to figure out what to do with our current platform of in-person interviews, we were forced into a hiatus with no foreseeable endpoint. But thanks to a message from Hawk Percival, Bill realized that there was a strange togetherness that comes from social distancing. With that, he wa...
Interview with Ed Moreno of THE HIGH CURBS
March 06, 2020 19:46 - 1 hour - 148 MBSinger, Ed Moreno of the SoCal garage rock band THE HIGH CURBS talks about the origins of the band, introduces "The Prince of MoVal" and explains the meaning of "Gangsta Penis". All while enjoying an array of flavored beef jerky. Plus Bill and raz contemplate the interconnectivity of music, inspiration, and influence. Learn more about THE HIGH CURBS Today's podcast is also brought to you by Patchwork Cables PATCHWORK Cables specializes in custom, made to order, high quality cables. Each o...
Alex Rose of Canyon Counterpoint
February 29, 2020 09:01 - 53 minutes - 122 MBBill is back (for real), Raz is tired, and somehow they're talking about Christmas. The podcast features a visit to the green couch from singer/songwriter Alex Rose of Canyon Counterpoint! Hear Canyon Counterpoint's latest releases here Today's podcast is also brought to you by Patchwork Cables PATCHWORK Cables specializes in custom, made to order, high quality cables. Each order is proudly made in Los Angeles, CA. Select from standard sizes or custom lengths. Get The Official "On the Gr...
Interview with visual artist SABRINA PIERSOL
February 20, 2020 11:10 - 56 minutes - 129 MBBill is back (kinda) and we have a very special guest of the Podcast - Visual Artist SABRINA PIERSOL. We drink a little Woodford Reserve and talk about her process, the Art Scene in L.A. and we continue to ask the question "Where is the Good Art?" even though it doesn't really apply to the conversation. Plus Bill and Aubrey travel to Oakland for the TERABYTE show at the DNA lounge and he literally "phones it in" for the intro. See SABRINA'S LATEST WORKS HERE Get The Official "On the Green...
Nobody gives a F*CK about your music and that's okay....
February 13, 2020 11:14 - 29 minutes - 68.5 MBWith no Bill and no guests, raz is left alone with a glass of Woodford Reserve, his microphone and some advice to new, aspiring artists. Plus, a little teaser about Producer/Artist/Performer Terabyte. Get The Official "On the Green Couch" Coffee mug HERE. Help support our podcast one delicious cup of coffee at a time. Listen to past and future guests on our SPOTIFY PLAYLIST. Follow us on Instagram: @artschoolrecords ALSO ON TWITTER: @artschoolrecord Youtube: ArtSchool Records All oth...
EPISODE ONE : Where's the GOOD art? An Interview with artist SCOTT FROSCHAUER.
February 06, 2020 11:18 - 47 minutes - 109 MBThis episode features our VERY FIRST GUEST: street artist SCOTT FROSCHAUER. Recorded before we even had a name, Scott is the very person to officially sit On The Green Couch. He talks about dropping out of art school to become an artist, changing the language of advertising and subversion by knowing ALL the rules. Plus, with Bill still away, raz talks about how the podcast came to be. Learn more about Scott's work HERE His artwork on INSTAGRAM Visit Spurious Correlations Get The Officia...
KRIS KAIZEN - The Origin Story plus TWO unreleased songs!
January 30, 2020 11:22 - 50 minutes - 115 MBOn a very special episode, KRIS KAIZEN joins via satellite to talk about not wanting to be "ladylike", playing in an illegal rock band in China and the philosophy behind her lyrics. While BILL is away on family matters, RAZ reveals the origin story behind the relationship behind KRIS KAIZEN and ArtSchool Records and how a simple phrase opened new possibilities. See Kris' Illegal Rock Band on YOUTUBE Get KRIS KAIZEN MERCH HERE Get The Official "On the Green Couch" Coffee mug HERE. Help su...
KRISTEEN YOUNG - Virtual Dio and why Metallica ruined Metal
January 23, 2020 11:26 - 50 minutes - 115 MBBILL and AUBREY sit down with Caterwauller, Piano-player and Noisemaker KRISTEEN YOUNG who talks about Growing up in St. Louis, moving to NYC via Lancaster PA and her unique approach to writing music. Plus BILL summarizes a NY Times article about holographic versions of dead rock stars (Ronnie James Dio) and raz contends that Metallica ruined metal. Get The Official "On the Green Couch" Coffee mug HERE. Help support our podcast one delicious cup of coffee at a time. Listen to past and...
CHRIS BROCHU acting, gardening, and singing-songwritering
January 16, 2020 11:30 - 58 minutes - 134 MBActor/musician CHRIS BROCHU joins us On The Green Couch to talk about his work in music, his time on "The Vampire Diaries", and what hobbies he persues between crests of "the wave". Plus Bill writes a letter, Raz reads it, and former guest BbartokK sends a letter from the future. Get The Official "On the Green Couch" Coffee mug HERE. Help support our podcast one delicious cup of coffee at a time. Listen to past and future guests on our SPOTIFY PLAYLIST. Follow us on Instagram: @ar...
SAGE SOVEREIGN classic opera and the life of a Circus Fire-breather
January 09, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBPerformance artist SAGE SOVEREIGN joins us On The Green Couch to talk about her upcoming stint at The Metropolitan Opera for COSI FAN TUTTE , breathing fire and her upbringing as a traveling entertainer. Plus Bill finds a cigarette ad in an unusual place and raz has a touch of the "itis". Get The Official "On the Green Couch" Coffee mug HERE. Help support our podcast one delicious cup of coffee at a time. Listen to past and future guests on our SPOTIFY PLAYLIST. Follow us on Insta...
Interview with JESSE ES and new music from THE STRAYNGERS
January 02, 2020 11:16 - 59 minutes - 135 MBIn our FIRST podcast of the NEW YEAR, bassist JESSE ES sits on The Green Couch to talk about his band THE STRAYNGERS and we get to hear a new track "Hymn in L.A." from his solo project with singer, ELIYENI. Also, Bill has lost his voice from New Years Eve Karaoke, but he still manages to make some resolutions for the coming year. Get The Official "On the Green Couch" Coffee mug HERE. Help support our podcast one delicious cup of coffee at a time. Listen to past and future guests on our...
Interview with ODDYSSEYS, Year-End gripes and NEW MUGS!
December 26, 2019 11:20 - 1 hour - 146 MBOur last episode of the year ends with an interview with Paul and Christian from the L.A/Chicago based band ODDYSSEYS. They talk about their beginnings in Boston and how the band manages having members in different cities and we get a listen to their new single, "Goon". Also, Bill and raz meet up for an early morning, unintentional airing of grievances. PLUS NEW MERCH!!! The Official "On the Green Couch" Coffee is now available HERE. Help support our podcast one delicious cup of coffee at ...
Interview with LOHAZE - Plus, Raffle Stories and the Worst Job Ever.
December 19, 2019 11:03 - 1 hour - 145 MBThe L.A. band, LOHAZE joins us on the green couch to talk about how their strong feminist beliefs empower their music and unite them as a band. Drummer, Amanda recalls meeting Kesha while dressed as a Llama and all three talk about their "guilty pleasure" music. Bill and raz spend way too much time talking about raffles and quite possibly the worst job ever. Listen to LOHAZE on SPOTIFY LOHAZE on Instagram Listen to past and future guests on our SPOTIFY PLAYLIST. Follow us on Instagram: ...
Brain Stuff, The Bye Week and a Very Special Christmas
December 12, 2019 11:07 - 40 minutes - 93.7 MBIt's our official Bye Week! Bill is back from his Thanksgiving break in NYC and Dixie didn't book a guest. Raz divulges the most useless thing he knows and reminiscences about terrible Christmas music. Plus Bill talks a little bit about his new project based on "Brain Stuff". Listen to past and future guests on our SPOTIFY PLAYLIST. Follow us on Instagram: @artschoolrecords ALSO ON TWITTER: @artschoolrecord Youtube: ArtSchool Records
The Life & Times of Eleanor Whitledge of 'The Goops'
December 05, 2019 11:11 - 52 minutes - 121 MBIs Eric Clapton overrated? Is Jackson Browne extremely handsome? At least TWO people in the studio think so! Eleanor Whitledge, formerly with 'The Goops' and now the lead singer of 'Honey Bruce' stopped by the studio to tell her story of humble beginnings, modeling in France and the show that ended her band "The Goops". Also raz and new beef. This time it's Youtube... Plus, Bill still refuses to wear a cape. Listen to "The Goops" on SPOTIFY Listen to past and future guests on our SPOTIF...
Hawk Percival, spirit animals and the meaning of life according to Roy
November 28, 2019 11:15 - 1 hour - 143 MBHawk Percival joins us on the Green Couch as we talk about spirit animals, musical influences, the rebellious act of going to college and how a Meatloaf song helped her find a drummer. Also, we learn about the meaning of life according to Roy and how Bill really feels about "Adventure Time". Listen to Hawk Percival and Friends on SPOTIFY @thehawkpercival on Instagram Listen to past and future guests on our SPOTIFY PLAYLIST. Follow us on Instagram: @artschoolrecords ALSO ON TWITTER: @ar...
MATAMOSKA, donuts and the thriving LA underground Ska Scene
November 21, 2019 08:54 - 46 minutes - 107 MBLA underground Ska band, MATAMOSKA sits down on the green couch, with a box of donuts from Mom's Chinese food and Donuts to talk about the thriving scene in LA and their favorite gigs. Plus, Bill rattles off a wishlist of sponsors and we sort of answer the age-old question "Was Molly Hatchet a real person"? So sit back and relax, you're On the Green Couch. Follow Matamoska on Instagram. Listen on Spotify Listen to past and future guests on our SPOTIFY PLAYLIST. Follow us on Instagram:...
Bad Gas Station Coffee and a new single from STUNTDRIVER
November 14, 2019 08:58 - 59 minutes - 135 MBBill has a very special co-host and correlates bad, gas station coffee to music marketing. Plus, we get to hear the new single, "Plastic Faces" by STUNTDRIVER! We have a great conversation with bandmembers, Kym and Anton and really get to know the story behind their music! Follow us on Instagram: @artschoolrecords ALSO ON TWITTER: @artschoolrecord Youtube: ArtSchool Records Please subscribe, share and comment
Napster, Modular Synths, Badass Guitar Cables and an interview with Bbartokk
November 07, 2019 08:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBWe are excited to welcome bbartokk into the studio and onto The Green Couch! This episode features some discussion of the finely crafted patch chords from PATCHWORK CABLES, the enduring existence of NAPSTER, the nature of modular synthesis, and how raz got into crystals. We delve into bbartok's musical upbringing and the longest hiatus from music we've encountered on our podcast. Listen to bbartokk HERE Listen to past and future guests on our SPOTIFY PLAYLIST. Follow us on Instagram: @ar...
Bram Stoker's Dracula - Chapter 4
October 31, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBBill has been reading Bram Stoker's Dracula. So we decided to do something a little different for this episode. Instead of having a guest, BILL is going to be on the Green Couch tonight and he is going read Chapter 4 of Dracula. Happy Halloween! Enjoy this very special episode. We love to hear from our listeners! Please subscribe, share and comment. Follow us on Instagram: @artschoolrecords Youtube: ArtSchool Records
Haunted Houses, Ghost Stories, The X-Files and Halloween in Iran.
October 24, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBAmy Dinnendahl has been running Haunted Houses for 20 years, while David Gonzales has been religiously attending them for the same amount of time! Both of them sat down On the Green Couch and talked about what it takes to run a Haunted House and what makes them entertaining. We also have a guest host for the opening segment. Pariya Tehrani sits in for Bill and we talk about house parties and Halloween in Iran, similar traditions to trick or treating, ghost stories, The X-Files and the two m...
Interview with Terabyte, The Spotify "Drip", Cocaine and Jimmy Buffett
October 17, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBProducer / Songwriter TERABYTE joins us for a talk On The Green Couch. Bill, having stayed up all night, wanders into the studio with a Jimmy Buffet song stuck in his head, raz plagiarizes Louis C.K. and we talk about the Spotify "Drip" theory. We also make our very first plug for MUGSHOT COFFEE in Echo Park. @theeterabyte on Instagram Terabyte official Website Hackaboy - TERABYTE (Official Video) We love to hear from our listeners! Please subscribe, share and comment. Follow us on Inst...
AMELIA CARD | SPIDER QUANDARY
October 10, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBSinger, songwriter and 50% of the duo "Old Time Machine", Amelia Card joins us On The Green Couch and talks about growing up in a bar, learning bluegrass from hill folk and living in France. She is also our first guest to play LIVE in the studio! We learn a little bit about Bill's pet lobster. Plus Axle the Spider has been living at the studio for a few months leaving us in quandary. Amelia Card on Instagram: @singing.sister Old Time Machine: @oldtimela We love to hear from our listener...
EVER SO ANDROID
October 03, 2019 13:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBIs this the end of the Bar Band? Bill and I have different opinions. Leave a comment and tell us what you think. Also, LA-based electro rock dou, Ever So Android joins us On the Green Couch. We talk about the differences between the Seattle and LA music scenes, being a Pastor's daughter and crappy TV. Technical issues cut the interview short and Bill still refuses to wear a cape. Check out Ever So Android's Official video, "RnR" on Youtube. Ever So Android on Spotify Instagram @everso...
KING MALA
September 26, 2019 15:36 - 1 hour - 206 MBOur podcast starts with a confession and we learn more about LA Based band, King Mala. We discuss the state of music, Billie Eilish, and how the U.S Honey producing colonies correlates with divorce rates in N. Carolina. Bill still refuses to wear a cape. More about our guests: https://www.facebook.com/kingmalamusic/ https://www.instagram.com/kingmalamusic/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-FRQ98XcG_FqH2Ppxa5mw Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/artschoolrecords/
On the Green Couch Intro & Theme song
September 20, 2019 23:05 - 34 seconds - 1.3 MB"It's Thursday, 8pm and You're on the Green Couch" New episode premiering Thursday Sept 26th with our guest, King Mala. Subscribe to get updates on new episodes.