The Listening Party Podcast

We're joined this month by wrestling fan, educator, cosplayer, and social media influencer The Machoverse for songs from our college years. Featured Songs: "La Llorona" by Beirut "Be A Man" by Macho Man Randy Savage "Turn on Me" by The Shins Also in this episode: Wrestling fandom beginnings. Meeting at Burning Man. Matcha Man. Macho spam. Students following you on social media. Macho Man versus Hogan beef. Guerilla marketing. Balancing act. The Machoverse's links: Instagram | Fan Page | World Wrestling Cosplayers Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: Instagram

We're celebrating our 300th episode this month—technically, if you count every episode that's ever been published since 2009—and who better to celebrate with than the Rude Dog and some wrestling entrance theme songs! Featured Songs: "Nasty Boy" by No Application Fee "Cochise" by Audioslave "Divide & Conquer" by IDLES Also in this episode: Reminiscing about the early days of the pod. Denise ticks all the boxes. We get really into our wrestling entrances. Wrestling birthday party. Apache Chief Cochise. Trying wrestling moves at home. Female wrestlers have come a long way. Checking out live wrestling events. Meet & Greets. Rude Dog's links: Instagram | Extended Family Apparel Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: Instagram

This month, Elaina and Joey of Magenta Moon join us to share songs inspired by the theme For Better or Worse. Featured Songs: "The One" by Wild Child "Dollar Store" by Ben Kweller ft. Waxahatchee "Tried and True" by Ween "I Would Find You" by Oceanator Also in this episode: Magenta Moon origin story. Artistic collaboration as a couple. Engineering choices. Portland vs. L.A. Picking what covers to play. Hating on Father John Misty. All data is good data. Gatekeeping Severance. Magenta Moon's take on success in music. Magenta Moon's links: Instagram | Bandcamp | Website | YouTube | 110 Podcast episode Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

We're joined this month by our new best friend, singer-songwriter, and wrestling fan, Charles Grace, for songs that made us feel grown when we weren't quite there yet. Featured Songs: "Radio/Video" by System of a Down "Lover, You Should've Come Over" by Jeff Buckley "Crestfallen" by Smashing Pumpkins Also in this episode: Our Charles Grace origin story. Feeling grown. Playing System of a Down for impressionable children as a trusted member of the community. How Charles got into wrestling. Decompressing after a performance. Charles' old soul. A Jeff Buckley deep dive. Bonding over our love of Glen Hansard. Social media struggles. Love/hate relationship with Smashing Pumpkins. More Glen Hansard love. Charles' take on success in music. Charles' links: Instagram | Linktree | Bandcamp | YouTube | 110 Podcast episode Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

We're joined this month by long-time friend of the pod Keith Foster to share songs about grief, but don't worry it's a pretty light-hearted episode—all things considered. Featured Songs: "What Sarah Said" by Death Cab for Cutie "3rd Planet" by Modest Mouse "Hear You Me" by Jimmy Eat World Also in this episode: Remembering Cassidy. Improv v. stand-up. Modest Mouse cruise. Drawing on sticky notes. The after life. Keith's links: Instagram | Website | Mockingbird Improv Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

We're joined this month by stand-up comic, bedroom musician, and photographer Carlos Escobar to share songs that remind us of our pets. Featured Songs: "Cost of Living" by Mom Friend "Older Chests" by Damien Rice "Sam" by Sturgill Simpson Also in this episode: Pet medical issues. Balancing privacy and stand-up comedy. Comedy for Latinos. Bombing at the world-famous Iguana. New music from Deefur. Success in comedy. Carlos' links: Comedy IG | Photography IG | Horseplay Comedy Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

We're joined this month by friend of the podcast and new business owner, Lourdes, for new beginning songs. Featured Songs: "In The Morning" by Nina Simone "Hit The Coast" by Future Islands "Start Again" by Hope Langston Also in this episode: Running a podcast from a basement. Bob Dylan covers. Nostalgia sells. Interpretive rapping. Running your own business. Bumble BFF. Melting Heart Creative's links: Instagram | Website Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

Comic, musician, single girl-dad, Frank Estrada, joins us this month for some timely protest songs. Featured Songs: "Wear Clean Draws" by The Coup "Masters of War" by Bob Dylan "The Little Flame" by Carsie Blanton Horseplay Comedy at Angry Horse Brewing. Getting back into comedy. Denise judges Frank by his cover. Comedy specials. Musical segregation. Raising a daughter in the current political climate. Sounding the alarm. Mental health. The drive to perform. Build your community. Band t-shirts. Frank's links: Instagram Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

Prolific singer-songwriter and self-taught multi-instrumentalist Vincent Brue joins us this month for dark songs. Featured Songs: "Hammer Down" by Magnolia Electric Co. "I See A Darkness" by Johnny Cash & Bonnie "Prince" Billy "500 Photo Albums" by Justin Richard Also in this episode: Everyone's got a little darkness in 'em. Drunken pandemic live broadcasts. Comedy v. music open mics. Overplayed covers. Vincent's discography. Desert recording sessions. Desert v. mountains. Yosemite Elmer. Sad songs make us happy. Commissioned song. Episode references: Vincent Brue on the 110 Podcast | Will Oldham Interview Vincent Brue's links: Instagram | Bandcamp | YouTube Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

We continue our annual tradition of Wrapping™ our favorite songs of the year, 2024 edition. Featured Songs: "In My Car" by Slow Smoke "Nothing Matters" by The Last Dinner Party "Hard to be Strangers" by Ginger Bug "War Isn't Murder" by Jesse Welles "Outlaws and Engines" by The Lion Heart "La Esquinita" by Paola Decanini "Guess Who's Off Her Meds?" by Leah Lou and the 2 Left Shoes "What It Is (Solo Version)" by Doechii Also in this episode: Sending mail to Thailand. Rise to fame journeys. Amazon is Santa Claus. The Lion Heart on Jam in the Van. Not Your Mother's Spanish Music playlist. Tiny Desk switcheroos. Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

Original-podcast-member Stephanie joins us this month for winter songs. Featured Songs: "This Winter" by Rah Rah Rabbit "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Dean Martin "Winter to Pry" by The Deer Also in this episode: Stephanie's travel Instagram account. Stage names. Canceled songs. Weird Steph Yankovic. Opening bands that called it quits. Satellite radio. Stephanie's links: Instagram | Guided by History Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

This month, we share songs we love dancing to with electronic music lover, Xander. Featured Songs: "Como Te Voy A Olvidar" by Los Angeles Azules "House of God" by D.H.S. "Wolf Like Me" by TV On The Radio Also in this episode: Being your own boss. Music festivals are too expensive. Party with your friends' adult offspring. Clubbing in the 90's. Freestyle versus couples dancing. Playing your music loud while on mushrooms. Techno versus house. Dancing like a whore. The gays and their inexplicable love of Top 40. Radio programming. Xander's links: Instagram | Good Vibez Cleaning Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

This month, we're thrilled to have Gericho in studio to share songs about purpose. A singer-songwriter and open mic host at multiple spots in the South Bay, catch his music and upcoming shows at the links below. Featured Songs: "What I Got" by Sublime "Burning Bridges" by OneRepublic "I Want Love" by Elton John Also in this episode: The difference between purpose and goals. Gericho's sneaker collection. We get into the weeds of DistroKid. Song interpretations. Finding your forever bae. Time management. Building community. Gericho's links: Instagram | Linktree Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

Forget the Sklar Brothers, we've got the Ska Brothers! Cesar and Matt of East Side Agents join us for songs by bands with family ties. Featured Songs: "The Middle" by Lily & Madeleine "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock N Roll" by AC/DC "Call It In" by The Dares "Don't Look Back In Anger" by Oasis Also in this episode: Folding chairs at The Troubadour. Collecting. Confirmation names. Singers. Band comradery. Are albums still a thing? Outgrowing your sound. Arranging a cover with your brother. Working in a kitchen. Performing at the Hollywood Bowl. East Side Agent's links: Instagram | Cesar | Matt Episode references: "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" by Catbite | "Como La Flor" by Los Abandoned | East Side Agents on The 110 Podcast | Cesar's first appearance on the LPP Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

Get ready to crank it up! We've got two-thirds of the incredible Velodrone, Marisa and Danielle, in-studio this month for some needle drop selections. What's a needle drop you ask? The moment a familiar tune drops into a movie or series, elevating the scene to a whole new level. Scorsese and Tarantino are among the best to do it. How many of us picked one of their scenes? Tune in and find out! Featured Songs: "Falling Slowly" by Swell Season "Save It For Later" by The English Beat & Eddie Vedder "End of the World" by Skeeter Davis "Where's My Mind" by Pixies Also in this episode: Last Man on Earth isn't a great show. From soccer moms to Velodrone. The Bear is intense. To cover or not to cover? Putting your music on vinyl. Replacing needle drops. Velodrone's links: Website | Instagram | YouTube | Bandcamp | 110 Podcast Feature Episode references: A Complete Guide to Pop Music Needle Drops in Movies Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

This month we're joined by long-time friends of the show Paloma and Sam as we go undercover to explore the iconic world of James Bond theme songs. We dissect the driving rhythms, soaring vocals, and orchestral flourishes that make these tunes as unforgettable as one of Xenia Oantopp's murderous orgasms. Featured Songs: "The World Is Not Enough" by Garbage "Goldfinger" by Shirley Bassey "Another Way to Die" by Jack White and Alicia Keys "Nobody Does It Better" by Carly Simon Also in this episode: Sam's love of James Bond. 007 trivia. Music videos. What pregnancy does to a woman's voice. Bond villains. The next Bond. Favorite Bond girl. Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

We're joined by Mike to share songs you might hear on Whittier Blvd in East L.A. Mike is the owner of Black N Gold Studio which played an integral part of Denise's upcoming 100th episode of The 110 Podcast. Featured Songs: "When I Hear Music" by Debbie Deb "Doo Wah Ditty (Blow That Thing)" by Zapp & Roger "Ooo Baby Baby" by La Lom ft. Monica Martin Also in this episode: Growing up around Whittier Blvd. Crash course on cruising culture. Shout out to the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet. Asking people what they do. All things Black N Gold. Mike's Links: Website | Instagram Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

We welcome April & C-Flo back to the show as our first return guests for some move songs. Featured Songs: Move To The City by Guns N’ Roses Dance Wid’ Me by Hepcat Groove Them Move Them by The Aggrolites Move Me by Magenta Moon Also in this episode: Life changes for April & C-Flo. Bucketlist bands. Moving stories. Hepcat dating service. The plus side of smaller shows. More love for Magenta Moon. C-Flo's Links: Instagram Episode references: Western Standard Time ft. Jesse Wagner | Concerts in the Time of ‘Rona Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

We get acquainted with shoegaze this month thanks to Robert. Featured Songs: "Anemone" by The Brian Jonestown Massacre "Winona" by Drop Nineteens "Beautiful World" by Parannoul Honorable mention: "waterlily" by crushed Also in this episode: The Daily Brew. We don't know wtf shoegaze is. Robert's concert blurbs. Dig! documentary. Robert's favorite color is shoegaze. Tips to find new music. Barista life. Robert's Links: Twitter | Instagram Episode references: Rod's shoegaze playlist Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

Long-time podcast-bud Jodie B of Po Boys Podcast joins us this week for some songs about banging. Featured Songs: "Caress Me Down" by Sublime "Four Wheel Drive" by John Michael Montgomery "562-365-7269 (Get Freaky)" by Deefur Also in this episode: Podcasting about podcasting. Innuendo. Jakob James Nowell. What happened to Rob Thomas? Wonka sing-a-long. Deefur updates. Stand-up comedy. Jodie B's Links: Twitter | Po Boys Podcast Episode references: Suspect208 | "Move" by Santana, Rob Thomas, & American Authors Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard