Maddy is a musician, currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. Her debut album, "The Bliss You Missed", was released in 2019, and she released a pair of EPs in 2021: "Nightlife", and "Daylight". She joined the show to discuss her career in music, and how she got her start. We also discuss the influence of her hometown and of Nashville on her music, her songwriting process, the inside-out of being an independent artist, and more (Recorded Aug. 20, 2021).
Alisha is a writer for the TBS series 'American Dad!'. She previously worked as a writer for the Netflix series 'Fuller House'. She joined the show to discuss her career in television, and her time with both shows. We also discussed an upcoming movie, 'I'm Totally Fine', written by Alisha. The film stars Jillian Bell and Natalie Morales. (Recorded July 1, 2021)
Betsy is currently a beat reporter for the Minnesota Twins, covering the team for the Pioneer Press. A graduate of the University of Minnesota, she has covered the Twins since 2018, and previously worked as a sportswriter in Las Vegas. She joined the show to discuss her career in writing, how she broke into the industry, and the art of writing & reporting. Other topics include: the Twins' struggles, the impact of increased media availability, and advice for aspiring reporters. (Recorded June 11, 2021)
Tim is a comedian and writer, currently working as a staff writer for ‘American Dad!’. He has also written for shows like ‘Community’, and ‘Vice Principals’. Tim joined the show to discuss his career in screenwriting, how he got into the industry, and his roles on both ‘Community’ and ‘American Dad!’. He also talked about the band Phish, how he got into the group, his favorite shows and jams, and the upcoming Phish-themed episode of ‘American Dad!’ (Recorded Apr. 28, 2021).
Joe is a television writer, who is currently a staff writer for the Hulu series “Solar Opposities.” He previously worked as a writer on “Comedy Bang! Bang!” as well as the 67th Emmy Awards, among other ventures. He has also worked on shows like “The Simpsons.” He joined the show to discuss his career in the industry, getting his start with The Simpsons, working with Andy Samberg at the Emmy Awards, writing episodes for Solar Opposites and more (Recorded April 12, 2021).
Justin in a filmmaker specializing in documentaries. The son of Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann, he has worked on movie and television documentaries, notably with "U2: Three Button World," "Mike Campbell: Guitars," and "Mötley Crüe: All Access Areas." He served as a producer on Amazon's "Long Strange Trip" documentary on the Grateful Dead, and also worked as an editor for The Bachelor. Justin joins the show to discuss his career in filmmaking, growing up with the Grateful Dead, and more (Recorded April 11, 2021).
Joel has been a staff writer for 'American Dad!' since 2016. He previously has worked on shows such as 'Robot Chicken' and 'Family Guy'. He joins the show to discuss his career, how he joined American Dad, the wild story behind getting The Weeknd on an episode and more (Recorded March 12, 2021).
Marisa is a news anchor and senior producer at Spectrum News in Albany, NY. She has worked at the station for nearly 20 years, and previously served as the station's sports director. She joined the show to talk about her career, how the station has adjusted to COVID-19 restrictions, and more (Recorded Feb. 24).
Jay is a professional photographer who is perhaps best known for his pictures of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. In addition to live shots, he has done significant work with numerous magazines, including over 300 cover shots for "Rolling Stone." He has released several coffee table books of his work and also has experience directing live video feeds at music festivals such as Lollapalooza. He joined the show to discuss how he ventured into the world of photography and film, how the art has changed through the years, the experience of working with the Dead, and more.
Rachel is currently a minor league hitting coach with the New York Yankees. Previously she worked as a minor league strength and conditioning coach for the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Latin American S&C coordinator for the Houston Astros, among other roles. She joined the show to discuss her career in baseball, transitioning from a strength and conditioning coach to hitting-based work, coaching in Australia and working through the pandemic. (Recorded Feb. 22, 2021).
Andy has been a senior baseball writer at The Athletic since 2019. Previously, he covered the Yankees and Mets for the Star-Ledger, the Royals for the Kansas City Star and the Dodgers for the L.A. Times. He joined the show to talk about his journey through the industry, how his job was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the art of writing and interviewing. Also on the show, we discuss the state of MLB free agency, who had the best offseason and why he chooses to abstain from Baseball Hall of Fame voting.
Alec is one of the showrunners of the Fox series, 'Family Guy,' which he has worked on since 2004. He has written 14 episodes for the show, including their famous Star Wars parody, "Blue Harvest." In addition, Alec voices several characters, most notably Jesus Christ. He previously worked on programs like "Saturday Night Live" and "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn."
Nic has been a writer for American Dad since 2013, appearing in shows like Key and Peele. He joined the show to talk about his career, how he joined American Dad and to share a wild story on how the show recruited Snoop Dogg for an episode. We also discuss the process of writing an episode, how he and writing partner Joe Chandler developed the script for the show's 300th episode, and more (Recorded Dec. 5, 2020).
Dani is a radio host for MLB Network on Sirius XM Radio. She previously worked as a sideline reporter and digital content creator for MLB.com and also works with National League Lacrosse and Major League Rugby. She joined the show to talk about her journey through broadcasting, including some detours outside of sports. We also discussed the art of freelance work, what the hiring of Kim Ng means for baseball and more. (Recorded Nov. 16, 2020).
Ryan Stasik is a bass player and one of the founding members of Umphrey's McGee, one of the most popular jam bands around. He joins the show to talk about the band's return to the stage, how he spent his free time, his newer band Doom Flamingo and their comics. Also on the show: the art of fan interaction, how he began playing the bass, Umphrey's' collaboration with Gene Ween and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Vinnie has been the drummer of the band moe. since 1996. The group is one of the premiere acts in the jam band scene and released "This is Not, We Are" earlier this year. He joins the show to discuss the band's fall drive-in shows, their new album and how he came to join the band. Vinnie shares how he spent his quarantine and being able to jam with some of his musical heroes. (Recorded on Oct. 28. 2020)
Sweeny has worked as a beat reporter, covering the New York Yankees for WFAN since 2001. He also provided color commentary alongside John Sterling for select games during the 2020 season. Here, he talks about how his career began, his first days at WFAN and the art of reporting. We also discuss the state of the New York Yankees heading into 2021, as well as upcoming free agency decisions.