Word On the Street

On this version of the Word On the Street Podcast we talk with Slender Dan. Heather Dickson and Patrick Ahern make up the band Slender Dan. We start of the conversation talking about coffee, growing plants and cooking, and we learn Patrick can microwave anything! They tell us about how they have been living and creating during the pandemic and how it informed their art both emotionally and practically. Heather and Patrick tell us how they see Sender Dan as a creative project and how making videos for the music is an important part of that. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Slender Dan as much as I did.A short 15 min conversation with Katrina Kope starts at 5minthe conversation with Slender Dan starts at 20minFeatured Music:"Well Accomplished Man" by Slender Dan of The Waking Life EP"Cycle" by Slender Dan off The Waking Life EPLearn more here:https://www.instagram.com/slenderdanofficial/https://linktr.ee/slenderdan You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also find it on Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Podcasts.  Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote Thank you to the current Patreon supporters please visit their links: Matthew B. http://www.mbacherart.com/ Rowan C. https://www.instagram.com/livelouderr/ Michael K. https://velvetjupiter.bandcamp.com/Brenden S. https://www.facebook.com/ImmensityCrumb

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Carrie Akre. We start off the podcast talking about podcast philosophies. Then Carrie gives us a deep dive into becoming a life coach. Why she started it, what she wants from it, and what it has been like so far. Mixed into the conversation we learn about Carrie's life as a musician and where she is now in her musical journey. We close out the podcast with a few lightening round questions, what carrie does to past the time, like what books she is reading, and more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Featured Music:"Runaround" by Goodness off Goodness"Wrestle It Out (feat Danny Newcomb)" by Carrie Akre off PassageLearn more here:http://www.betweenpodcast.com/https://www.instagram.com/akrecarrie/You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also find it on Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Podcasts. Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote Thank you to the current Patreon supporters please visit their links: Matthew B. http://www.mbacherart.com/ Rowan C. https://www.instagram.com/livelouderr/ Michael K. https://velvetjupiter.bandcamp.com/Brenden S. https://www.facebook.com/ImmensityCrumb

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Nate Louis.  It was great having another podcaster on WOTS. Nate broke down why he started his podcast Raised on Rhythm, and what he wants to get out of it. We talked about his band Blade Palace and some of the strategies they are implementing to create music and content during the pandemic. I asked Nate about what he feels about the Seattle music community, having started his podcasts and performed music in it. Nate and I also talk about our experiences being rideshare drivers. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.The conversation with Nate starts at 9:39Featured Music:"Tone Deaf" by Blade Palace off Disconnect"Massive Soul Overhall" by Asterhouse off Soul Vs. SkinLearn more here:https://www.facebook.com/RaisedonRhythm/https://www.facebook.com/bladepalace You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also find it on Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Podcasts.  Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Dan Ray of Dan's Tunes. Dan tells us all about her music journalism website "Dan's Tunes". Before we get into that conversation I asked Dan about her relationship with social media and which platform she is most likely to doom scroll on. We also talked about how the pandemic and the fight for social justice during 2020 effected the content on Dan's Tunes as well as her personal life. Dan also gave us some suggestions, and tips on what musicians can do for their music from the perspective of a music journalist. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.The conversation with Dan starts at 6:00Featured Music:"Louder (Black & Proud)" by Marshall Law Band off 12th & Pine"B.Y.O.G." by David's Van off InterventionLearn More Here:https://danstunesseattle.com/You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also find it on Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Podcasts.  Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Mitch Etter. Mitch is in the band Hi Crime and host of the Show & Tell podcast. Mitch tells me a little about what life was like growing up just outside of St. Louis Missouri and some of the controversy around local food especially midwest pizza. We get into his band Hi Crime, what some of the plans are for it, a little bit of how it formed and how they have had some success in the local scene by getting their songs featured on KEXP. I also ask Mitch about his podcast Show & Tell, why he started and what he has learned from it. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. The conversation with Mitch starts at 10:00.Featured Music:"World's Fair" by Hi Crime"Out the Window" by Hi Crime off Foreign Hours EPLearn More Here:https://hicrime.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/hicrimehttps://hicrime.com/ You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also find it on Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Podcasts.  Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

On this version of the WOTS - Word On the Street we talk with Jake Sele and Matt Williams. Jake and Matt tell me about meeting at Cornish College of the Arts and what they took away from their experience there. We get nerdy about their podcast "Music Sucks and I Want to Die", they tell me why they started and what they want out of it. They also tell me about their experience being musicians in the time of covid. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.The conversation with Jake and Matt starts at 9:00.Featured Music:"Ready Or Not" by Bear Axe off Last Call"The Early Adventures of Pro Fresh" by Spontaneous RexLearn More Here:Music Sucks and I Want To Die on YouTubeYou can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. It's also available on Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Podcasts.  Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

On this version of the Word On the Street Podcast we talk with TBASA. TBASA and I start it off with a chat about how are Seahawks are doing this year and we try to predict how they will fair against the 49ers, how did we do?  We then spend some time talking about how he is accessing his creativity during the pandemic including his contribution to Weird At Night by Patrick Galactic. TBASA tells us about his comic 100 to 46 about the upcoming election, where it came from, and why he is making it. We close out the pod with a conversation about Star Wars and The Mandalorian. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.*The conversation with TBASA starts at 10:00Featured Music:"The QAnon Con" by TBASA off 4 Track Limitations or Demos For a Band I Will Never Form"Something Says" by TBASA off Shorn Of ArtificeLearn More Here:https://tbasa.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/timbasaraba/WOTS player You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.  Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we have the good fortune to catch up again with Patrick Nehoda. Patrick and I talk about and catch up on a lot of things. Patrick told me all about his new record, forming the band and recording the music. We also talked about the pandemic and how it's been affecting all of us. Patrick also gave us a thorough breakdown of what the music scene in Nashville is like. I also asked Patrick his thoughts on how often to play shows and how Nashville feels about black out time. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.***The conversation with Patrick starts at 10:00.Featured music:"But Anyways..." off But Anyways... by Nehoda"Dear Mr. President" by NehodaLearn more here:https://nehoda.bandcamp.com/You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-voteGo Fund Me support for Zim

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Warning: Danger! Mark Ostler and Ryk Lambert of Warning: Danger! join the podcast and chat it up. We talk about smoke, heat, music, masks and more. Mark and Ryk tell us how they are approaching releasing music during the pandemic, and what it's been like doing interviews on podcasts to get the word out. Mark and Ryk tell us about touring and we get some stories from the road. They also tell us some of their up coming plans, putting out more music and videos. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.*The conversation with Warning: Danger! starts at 10:00Featured music:"Astroid" by Warning: Danger off Astroid"F**k it All" by Warning: Danger off AstroidLearn more here:https://warningdanger.bandcamp.com/You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.  Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Rachael Ferguson. Rachael tells us how she has been living during this pandemic time. We discuss the shows she likes to watch and the games she plays as well as what she has been doing creatively. She also shares with us how Pink Lotion formed and how they are continuing to create and share music. Rachael also tells us some of her thoughts around Black Lives Matter and the protests. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.*The conversation with Rachael starts at 8:45.Featured music:"Activated" by Pink Lotion"Portland" by Clutch Douglass Learn more here:https://www.instagram.com/therachaelf/https://www.instagram.com/lickthispinklotion/ You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.  Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-voteMade In America video

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Oliver Stellfox, Austin Glass, and Ben Strickland of Sessions In Place. Oliver, Austin and Ben gave us a comprehensive deep dive into Sessions in place, how it started, why they do it, and what they hope for it. They told us some experience working with the artists, and some of their favorite moments so far. We also get a chance to get to know Oliver, Austin and Ben a little better and what they have been doing during the pandemic. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. * The conversation with Sessions In Place starts at 10:00 Featured music: "Wyld" by Page Turner recoded live at Sessions In Place (video https://youtu.be/psjXyKjSGqo) "Go On" by Fred recorded live at Sessions In Place (video https://youtu.be/UJ-VdJL8Jb8) Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/SessionsInPlace/ https://www.youtube.com/c/sessionsinplace You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Immensity Crumb. It was great to catch up with Brenden and Jennifer Smith of Immensity Crumb. They tell us about how they have been living during pandemic times, what it's like to distance school with their children, what it's been like interacting with other people, and how they stay sane through all of it.  We also talk about Immensity Crumb, the new album, ideas for performing while social distancing, and future plans for the band.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. * The conversation with Immensity Crumb starts at 10:00 Featured music: "Evacuation Route" by Immensity Crumb off Immensity Crumb Sings 9 Wedding Favorites "Theme From the Production" by Immensity Crumb off Immensity Crumb Sings 9 Wedding Favorites Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/ImmensityCrumb/ https://immensitycrumb.bandcamp.com/ You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Cha Wilde. Cha told us what it's likes to have her hands in so many different creative outlets including; music, painting, podcasts, YouTube and more. She tells us what her priorities are and how she finds balance between all of them. We also talk about the release of her latest album during the pandemic, and how the pandemic has affected her creative process. Cha tells us about the vision she has for her music and performances that she would like to make in the future. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. * The conversation with Cha starts at 10:00 Featured music: "Call Me Wilde" by Cha Wilde off The Sound of Freedom "Delivered to Earth on a Rainbow" by Cha Wilde off Chill Lightening Rainbow Learn more here: https://chawilde.com/ You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote https://youtu.be/K4Xs9h5vPe4

On this version of the Word On the Street Podcast we talk with Brent Lyons. Brent also hosts his own podcast called Solving Sounds.  Brent tells us about his experience being a podcast host, what are some of the best and worst parts of hosting a podcast.  As two white podcasts hosts we talk about how the protests, Black Lives Matter, and social justice has affected our podcasts and how that will inform what we do in the future. Brent also talks about how the pandemic has impacted the podcast and his life. We also talk about his music, meditation, and Bandcamp vs. Spotify. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. * The conversation with Brent starts at 10:00. Featured music: "You Are Real" by Brent Lyons "Re-Forget" by Brent Lyons Learn more here: https://solvingsounds.libsyn.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SolvingSoundsPodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast/ You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we have the opportunity to talk with Quinton Morris. Quinton and I had a great conversation, we got a little backstory of playing music at Renton High School and why South King County is important to him. The bulk of the conversation is about his non profit The Key to Change. He told us about some current and future goals as well as what it's like to run a non profit.  Quinton also shared stories about how he is handling the pandemic and also how his students have been handling the pandemic and having conversations around race. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. * The conversation with Quinton starts at 10:00 Featured music: Sonata no. 3 in G minor by Joseph Boulogne (Chevalier de Saint-Georges) Performed by Quinton Morris. Learn more here: http://www.keytochangestudio.org/ https://www.instagram.com/keytochange/ https://www.instagram.com/qimorris/ You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote