Bothering the Band

Get ready for some seriously goofy fun as the world’s funniest music podcast skips the usual questions and dives straight into the absurd, asking musicians things like, “What’s your favorite shape of pasta?” Expect raw, hilarious conversations, wild stories, and unbelievable anecdotes that will have you laughing out loud (and maybe cringing, too). But if you're here for the usual, “What’s your inspiration?”—this isn't the place. It’s all about the quirky and unexpected!

Episode #244 - Michael Rowland

We discuss live music, wonder if Tom Cruise has ever had Papa Johns, and talk a lot about Taskmaster with the hilarious comedian/actor Michael Rowland, who currently stars on the Fox comedy Animal Control. 

08-06
50:06

Episode #243 - Dan Mangan

Let the natural light of Dan Mangan wash over you as he is back on Bothering the Band to discuss sequels, sex, sandwiches, saunas, and his sensational new album, Natural Light. 

07-30
01:36:56

Episode #242 - Bobby Moynihan

We beefed around and built a blanket fort with actor/comedian/author/improviser Bobby Moynihan, who talked about his very first CD, a Drunk Uncle movie, and more!

07-23
40:16

Episode #241 - Kelcey Ayer

Directed by Christopher Nolan, this episode of Bothering the Band with Kelcey Ayer is filled with action, comedy, drama, sun-induced sneezes, Slipknot, shower caps and so much more!

07-16
01:12:49

Episode #240 - Billie Marten

In the words of our wayward host, "Billie Marten makes music that feels me as much as I feel it," and she is back on the pod with all the feelings and smiles to discuss her incredible new album Dog Eared. Listen to this episode and then feel Billie's music as it feels you.

07-09
59:16

Episode #239 - Jon Gabrus

Light the fireworks for this salute-worthy episode with the hilarious actor/comedian/podcaster Jon Gabrus! From inertia to nostalgia, music to comedy, this episode is a power-hour filled with nuggets of gold.

07-02
01:00:06

Episode #238 - Jonathan Russell

This episode with Jonathan Russell of The Head and The Heart (whose music has impacted our lives for so long) is so damn good we should be in jail! Listen to bucket list dreams happening in real time. 

06-25
52:22

Episdoe #237 - Adam Cayton-Holland

This week on Bothering the Band, we’re joined by comedian, actor, writer, bird guy, Adam Cayton-Holland! It’s part comedy deep dive, part birdwatching fever dream, part defending Dave Matthews Band, and all very, very dumb (in the best way). Plus, he drops some major movie news at the end!

06-18
40:08

Episode #236 - Piebald

It is totally Travis Shettel day on BTB! You may know him as the frontman of the band Piebald, but we now know him as our new best friend! And there is huge news for Piebald fans in this episode!

06-11
43:55

Episdoe #234 - Mannequin Pussy

Hell yeah! We got to bother and befriend Missy of the killer band Mannequin Pussy, and man o man, she's got stories for days so listen the F up!

05-21
44:12

Episode #233 - Utkarsh Ambudkar

On this very special episode (recorded on Take Your Kid to Work Day) the show is taken over by Lennon, the daughter of host Ryan Buynak. You may recognize her iconic intro music, but today she’s in charge, and she’s bothering a very special guest: Utkarsh Ambudkar (actor, musician, renaissance man, and star of her favorite show, Ghosts)!

05-17
14:10

Episode #232 - Born Ruffians

Bothering the Band is back with Luke & Mitch of Born Ruffians, whose new album BEAUTY'S PRIDE drops June 6 on Yep Roc Records! 

05-14
55:06

Episode #231 - Beirut

In this very special and very funny bucket list episode, we sit down with the elusive, brilliant, and downright hilarious Zach Condon of Beirut, who opens up about comedy, skateboarding, doo-whop, porridge, and more!

05-14
01:00:08

Episode #230 - Dope Lemon

G’day, lemons and legends, we have an epic special episode with Dope Lemon aka Angus Stone, who's new album 'Golden Wolf' drops on May 2nd!

04-09
41:27

Episode #245 - Radium Dolls

We smoked crack at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter with Tom and Will of our new favorite band Radium Dolls!

08-13
41:14

Episode #229 - BODEGA

We withdrew some philosophy and punk rock on our last episode of 2024 and Season 4 with Nikki and Ben of the badass Brooklyn band BODEGA.

12-25
58:55

Episode #228 - Brooks Wheelan

We finally got to bother comedian Brooks Wheelan! He is a huge music fan and has a hilarious new special out called Alive in Alaska. Watch that. Listen to this. Believe in your dreams.

12-18
50:28

Episode #227 - Aaron Carnes

Skanking back into the mind of our friend Aaron Carnes to talk about gods, video games, the new edition of his incredible book "In Defense of Ska"...and so much more!

12-11
53:57

Episode #226 - Ellory Smith

Ellory Smith is a comedian and an Emmy nominated writer that went from being a friend-of-a-friend to just a solid friend. Listen to real friends talking about music and so much more, because everyone should have an Ellory Smith in their life! 

12-04
51:17

Episode #225 - OK Cowgirl

Sometimes a band comes along at the right time and just takes over your airwaves (and your heart)...that is what Ok Cowgirl did to us, so of course we had to get frontwoman (and driving force) Leah Lavigne on the pod! 

11-27
46:53

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