Shakeytown Radio Hour

I’ve Played Beast Games Before

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:51:26 -0700

Mutual aid, winning prize money, and other misadventures. I

ntro music: “City Hall,” ‪@MnhttnMrdrMystry‬

Outro: “Shakeytown,” I Heart Hiroshima

Squid Guy by ‪@theaceofspades321‬

The Spectacle Of It All

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800

SNL50, NBA All Star Game, the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and the Unrivaled 1x1 Tournament

Late Night Talk Show Host Tournament

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800

From Jack Parr to Lily Singh, late night has seen a lot of talk show hosts - but out of 100+, who makes the cut as the top 32? And then what happens if you pit them against one another in a single elimination tournament? Gene and Brodie step through the history of late night through the merits of your nighttime faves (and most hated).

Sketch Comedy All Star Draft

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0800

Gene and Brodie choose their dream team of sketch comedy all stars. Plus, some chat on the truth about Santa Claus, and banned books.

You Got Babyfaced!

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0800

A king-sized episode with a fine pewter sheen! Disrespect for Babyface via the Associated Press at the Grammys, more shenanigans happening in women's basketball, a rant in favor of wokeness and a discussion of how horror is a political genre, with some slasher history deep diving included as inspired by Sarah Sherman wielding a Texas chainsaw. Also, shout outs to Cinesylum, Horror Monger Collectibles, and Danelle Plaza, L.A. fire recovery efforts and keeping the zine libraries and fests alive, watching "Severance" and "Silo" (without spoilers!), and more pop culture talk. There aren't good people on both sides, but there is good conversation in this episode! (Theme: "Shakeytown," I Heart Hiroshima)

Beg Your Pardon

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0800

Questionable salutes, Unrivaled 3x3 basketball, WNBA drama, all things Alien franchise, and the pardon of Mr. Mustmayostardayonnaise himself, Capitol stormer Jay Johnston.

Fire Walk With Us

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:19:06 -0800

Shakeytown is recovering from the ongoing fires and the passing of David Lynch. We discuss that, the TikTok ban, and the generally bleak season finale of American society. You know, a laugh riot of an episode!

Shakeymania: Caitlin Clark, Luigi, + more

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800

the Shakeytown subscriber drive produces results... Caitlin Clark is TIME's Athlete of the Year... the Golden State Valkyries strategize their expansion draft... Luigi Mangione has people talking, including prisoners... and updates on former guests and comedian friends Ryan McKee and Jen Kirkman.... whether it's Clarkmania, Luigimania, or Shakeymania, come catch it

The Violence Episode

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:38:41 -0800

Gene and Brodie take a shot on the topic of the hour — you are insured an interesting discussion, and that is a claim you cannot deny

from Chappell Roan and Nardwuar to CEOs getting got in NYC, we cover a lot of ground on this violence packed episode

Invisible Mascot

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0800

what is DADDYSHITS (and how do you pronounce it), more sports than we've ever talked about in the history of the show (Tyson vs Paul, G League, Unrivaled, and WNBA), abstaining from the hard stuff, local scene drama, and migrating from X to Bluesky, plus a little Trump cabinet chat

Home Baloney ii: Lost in Shakeytown

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:35:34 -0800

post-election coverage, our funniest topic yet

Halloween, Fore! - The Return of Gene and Brodie

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:21:31 -0700

The traditional Shakeytown Halloween is back after more than a decade, though this year, we are more concerned with the horror that is the presidential election. On this episode, we prefer Puerto Rico over Tony Hinchcliffe, we trash everyone else at that rally, we show off pumpkins and sort out Trick or Treat plans, and examine many of the 149 weird things that have happened this week.

(not the) Anniversary Extravaganza

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0700

Why did Brodie think today was the 14th anniversary of the podcast? Who knows, who cares. But Gene saw BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, both our hosts saw the Harris-Trump debate, and there is some trash to talk about the usual suspects, including Steven Miller, Steve Bannon, and JD Vance. Also some website news and miscellaneous chat. theme: "Shakeytown," I Heart Hiroshima

Trap, Apparently

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0700

While this episode does not star Hayley Mills and Hayley Mills, we do discuss a proposed buddy cop show with her and Lindsay Lohan (Gene and Brodie are the ones proposing it). This one is actually kind of all over the place, with an SNL draft submitted by Matthew Teardrop (Manhattan Murder Mystery), Olympics talk, a little horror discussion, talking Burbank as an industry town, a plug for Chris from the "Is It Any Good?" taste test YouTube series and trying to answer his question about an elusive Christ the Redeemer statue, lots of dead celebrity mentions, and more. It's a trap... that you'll want to fall into.

theme: "Shakeytown," I Heart Hiroshima

SNL All Star Draft

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:17:28 -0700

You think Caitlin Clark getting left off Team USA was controversial? Wait until you find out Gene George and Brodie Hubbard’s picks for their SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE All Star Team! 12-person team, 5-person starting lineup. Did anyone from the Doumanian Era even make a bench warmer spot? Who do you choose if you can only take one “Weekend Update” anchor? Find out who wins out between casts, either/or dilemmas, and even among the original Not Ready For Prime Time Players.

unprecedented.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:13:32 -0700

assassination attempt on Trump, Biden dropping out of the race, Kamala Harris securing the candidacy, JD Vance being a Diet Mountain Dew dork, the WNBA All Star weekend, and BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE… these times are certainly not precedented theme: “Shakeytown,” I Heart Hiroshima

It Will Only Get Worse

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:40:42 -0700

Your favorite guns for hire, Gene George and Brodie Hubbard, talk about how they both now share a job status (as in… NONE). They also discuss John Corbett’s restaurant etiquette, whether or not comedians can “say anything anymore,” the surprising discourse on social media around MIAMI VICE, the butchering of the BRAZIL television edit, wartime in FULL METAL JACKET, knitting Micro into a man on THE PUNISHER, the box office performance of FURIOSA, more David Zaslav shenanigans, and climate change. March straight to the bottom with Shakeytown Radio.

The Last Independence Day

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:39:55 -0700

Gene George and Brodie Hubbard celebrate the final July 4th holiday in America, discuss some WNBA action, Brodie's experiences at the DAYS OF THE DEAD horror convention in Phoenix, Arizona, the recent Joe Biden and Donald Trump presidential debate, some monumental Supreme Court decisions, and of course, are you watching THE BEAR? Are you down with nonlinear narratives? Let's send democracy out with a bang.

theme - "National Anthem" (demo version), Lana Del Rey

Her Web Connects Us All

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:04:12 -0700

Gene George and Brodie Hubbard are back in the Shakeytown studios 10 years later making new episodes, and this one covers a lot of pop culture and politics, plus good ol' complaining and smack talking. A glimpse at MADAME WEB, SUSPIRIA (2018), POSSESSION, and LORDS OF SALEM, asking are gory movie fans bad people (and other reductive film criticism), issues in reality TV and ADR, having fun with bad and absurd movies, and then a detour into surprisingly enjoying sports, and then a 700 Club reference leads to a State of the Union. Also, when bad bosses die or get fired, and finally, we love Dr. Peter Weller (ROBOCOP, 1987).

Sorry for the Technical Difficulties

Sun, 26 May 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Ten years since the last episode? What happened? Gene and Brodie talk about that a little bit. Also... disavowing the previous episodes and their guests, who stayed in L.A. and who moved away to save their own life, ups and downs in both career and creative pursuits, why only horror show Scaredycast gets to open their mouths in thumbnails, the ways that podcasting, YouTube, & social media have changed in the last decade, and what's next for the boys (well, not boys, but middle-aged white cishet men - just the demographic we need to hear from in these trying times).

Riverside DIY Print Fest 2014

Mon, 26 May 2014 11:54:27 -0700

This is the way the podcast ends. This is the way the podcast ends. Not with a bang, but a gesundheit.

For what is probably the final episode of SHAKEYTOWN RADIO, we make our third annual visit to Riverside for the DIY Print Fest.

Claremont Zinefest 2014

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 07:53:12 -0700

Brodie returns to Claremont for the second annual Claremont Zinefest! Interviews with Tori Holder, xGRRRLx Zine, Yumi Sakugawa, Raymond Duran, Rusty Jordan, Jen and Aria from Skinned Knees, Suemi Guerra, and more!

L.A Zine Fest 2014 - LIVE!

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:00:11 -0800

This is the live report from L.A. Zine Fest 2014!

41 minutes of zines, zines, and more zines, with all these guests…

Alex Wrekk (Brainscan, Stolen Sharpie Revolution, Portland Button Works)
Daryl Gussin (Razorcake)
Kim Burly (Hurricane)
Marya Errin Jones (ABQ Zine Fest)
Robey Clark and Ani Raya-Flores (Pop-Hop Books)

and more

L.A. Zine Fest & L.A. Zine Week preview w/ Kenzo Martinez

Sun, 09 Feb 2014 23:15:10 -0800

L.A. Zine Fest & L.A. Zine Week preview w/ Kenzo Martinez (1 hr, 8 mins)

BFH and L.A. Zine Fest organizer Kenzo (J.U.i.C.E., Pentagram) tell you all about what's coming up for L.A. Zine Week and L.A. Zine Fest! Plus, Alyssa from Interrobang Books phones in to talk about her upcoming releases. Featuring music by Wreck of the Zephyr and Wulfen Rag.

Ashley Quach

Mon, 20 Jan 2014 07:00:02 -0800

Shakeytown Radio: Ashley Quach (1 hr, 17 mins)

Ashley Quach is a writer and illustrator who publishes at Sassquach.com.

We chat about foot-measuring paraphernalia, goofy existentialist sci-fi, and stunt marriage proposals. Ashley also talks about growing up in North Carolina and attending a school of science and mathematics, how trying to practice Chinese with a pen pal became a great romance, and balancing her interests in screenwriting and filmmaking with comics and zines.

Featuring music by Stompin' Tom Connors.

Shakeytown Radio New Year's 2014 w/ Cheryl Klein, Lesley Perdomo, Amber Garza & Daisy Noemi

Mon, 06 Jan 2014 06:00:34 -0800

Shakeytown Radio New Year's 2014 w/ Cheryl Klein, Lesley Perdomo, Amber Garza & Daisy Noemi - 1 hr., 39 mins

Cheryl Klein is an author (The Commuters - City Works Press, Lilac Mines - Manic D Press), new Razorcake columnist, and BFH's new favorite party buddy.

Lesley Perdomo is a tattoo artist, madonnara (a.k.a. street painter, chalk artist), and a dear friend of our own delightful and dreamy Daisy Noemi.

Cheryl sits with BFH and Daisy, who have agreed to get matching friendship tattoos ("ZINE LIFE") courtesy of Lesley, and Shakeytown's favorite hard femme, Amber Garza, joins in on their conversation about ink, killer golf balls, car wrecks, assisitive technology, growing up and moving around L.A., the alleged terribleness of Shia LaBeouf, resolutions, sports fans, and Pedro Infante.

Featuring music by the Old 97s.

Shakeytown at Eastside Zine Market!

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:44:32 -0800

Daisy Noemi and BFH visit the Hazard Park Armory for Eastside Zine Market, which we previewed with Adam Bernales and Yumi Sakugawa in our previous episode. The adventure that ensues is not unlike that old Choose Your Own Adventurebook where our heroes find themselves in Ultima. With Yumi at their side and with the help of trusted Bianca Barragan, they talk with old friends and new - Red Velvet ("Catherinette" zine), Marie ("Things and Such"), MariNaomi (previously), Carrie McNinch ("You Don’t Get There From Here"), Jen Venegas (“She’s Not A Morning Person,” SkinnedKnees.net), Brittany and Taylor from Cardio Arts, Sara from Freeways Collide, Jared Sams ("SPACEMANDead"), Robert and Amanda from Two Flints, and Sam, Hannah, and Cat from Buttonwillow Comics. Also, featuring the music of Ms. Shapen Figures.

How do you start a podcast with Ian MacKaye and end with Ke$ha? Will Daisy sew her heart out in time? How many names and words will BFH mispronounce and transpose? We answer these questions and more, plus Bianca reveals the secret of the universe. (DO NOT GIVE AWAY THE ENDING OF THIS SHAKEYTOWN RADIO!)

Yumi Sakugawa! Adam Bernales (Seite Books)!

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 06:41:46 -0800

Yumi Sakugawa is a comic book artist and illustrator, launching her book "I Think I Am In Friend Love With You" at Skylight Books in Los Feliz on Thursday, December 6th. Adam Bernales is a photographer, owner of Seite Books (a bookstore in East L.A.), and organizer of the Eastside Zine Market, which takes place at Hazard Park Armory on Sunday, December 8th. Yumi and Adam join BFH to discuss zines, childhood reading adventures, the bookstore industry, cooperative subcultures, deep platonic love, and nerding out over printing supplies.

Eleanor Whitney

Mon, 11 Nov 2013 07:00:28 -0800

Shakeytown Radio: Eleanor Whitney (1 hr, 13 min)

Eleanor Whitney is the zinester behind Indulgence, a co-founder and former organizer of Portland Zine Symposium, the blogger behind killerfemme.com, and the author of Grow: How to Take Your Do It Yourself Project and Passion to the Next Level and Quit Your Job.

BFH chats with Eleanor about her childhood in Portland, Maine, her introduction into the counterculture of the Pacific Northwest and her zine activities in Portland, Oregon, her journey into academia and the professional world in New York City, her adventures as a musician and touring author across the United States, and balancing the excitement of creativity and entrepreneurship with the realities of financial and economical concerns.

photo by Stefano Giovannini

Featuring the music of Corita.

Shakeytown Radio at IE Zine Quest!

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 21:17:34 -0800

BFH, Daisy Noemi & Rhea (whisperkid, L.A. Zine Fest) report live from Augie's Coffee in the Redlands for IE Zine Quest! Interviews with Sarah Bitely ("Pimpkillah"), the Rocket Punch Pirates, Daniel and Vanessa from "Influentza," Sarah and Lowell from "Freeways Collide," Ariel Zitny, Tori Holder, Yumi Sakugawa, and the organizer of IE Zine Quest, Raymond Duran.

San Diego Zine Fest (w/ special guest hosts Eryca Sender & Daisy Noemi)

Wed, 09 Oct 2013 07:02:50 -0700

Eryca Sender (L.A. Zine Fest founder, writer of "My Little Friend" & "Dear High School Boy") & artist/photographer Daisy Noemi join BFH for a live scene report from the first-ever San Diego Zine Fest. Listen to interviews with the folks behind Reflekt Magazine, Grrrl Zines A-Go-Go, Crusty Comics, and an organizer of SDZF. We also say hello to our friends Jen Venegas ("She's Not A Morning Person," SkinnedKnees.net), Sara & Lowell from Freeways Collide, & Sarah Bitely ("Pimpkillah").
Eryca comforts BFH during an anxiety attack by explaining sticker culture. BFH has an emotional experience talking to high school students making zines for the first time. Daisy talks about her background in the San Diego art community & Eryca describes how she got into zines in Chicago. On the drive back to L.A., BFH, Daisy, & Eryca discuss the dudebro manchild phenomenon, dogs off leashes, & TV (or television) crushes.

Raymond Duran

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 05:00:36 -0700

Raymond Duran is on the podcast this week to chat about his roles with IE Zine Quest, a zine fest celebrating the Inland Empire that also includes visitors from L.A. (like FAIR DIG and Daisy Noemi!), and the comic book store A Shop Called Quest. Ray and BFH discuss how Anthropologie and their sweet, sweet candles brought them together, being old men at underground shows, the potential of the DC Comics movie franchises, the joys of being a collector, and all the vendors you can expect to see on Saturday, November 2 at Augie's Coffeehouse in Redlands CA for IE Zine Quest!

MariNaomi

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 06:40:26 -0700

MariNaomi is an author and illustrator, combining her talents as a writer and an artist to tell stories of "love, sex, failure [and] hope." She published the zine "Estrus Comics" for ten years, as well as produced work in others mediums, such as painting and collage. Her first book, "Kiss & Tell: A Romantic Resume, Ages 0 to 22" came out in 2011 as she began a tour with the feminist literary collective Sister Spit, and she is working on her second book, "Turning Japanese."
Mari joins BFH on the podcast to discuss the pivotal role Ron Paul played in her life (well, at least the very first part), growing up in the Bay Area and her struggles as an independent artist, and her more recent roles in academia and mentoring. They also chat about hostess bars, "Henry and Glenn Forever and Ever," hanging out with Armisted Maupin on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and tongue baths from animal friends (hear one live on the air!).
Featuring the music of The The.

Katy Goodman (La Sera, Vivian Girls)

Mon, 09 Sep 2013 07:00:59 -0700

Katy Goodman is a singer and bassist for her own project, La Sera, as well as collaborating for the last several years with Vivian Girls, in addition to appearances with other bands. She joins Brodie and Libby in the new Shakeytown Studio, on a hill looking over Los Angeles' eastside, to discuss the deceptive difficulty of Misfits songs, college diplomas that may or may not exist, computer coding and other scientific pursuits, the influence of hardcore music and Riot Grrl on her work, and the evil genius of Kim Dotcom. The songs on this episode are from Katy's aforementioned bands, as well as her project with Greta Morgan (Hush Sound, Gold Motel) called The Books of Love.

Libby Ward & Bob Schriner interview Will Kistler!

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 07:00:59 -0700

Will Kistler is a character animator who has had his share of his own podcasts, both Japan!c TV and Secondhand Storytime, and collaborated with our own Libby on the short "A Slow Day In Comedy." Bob sits in at Shakeytown Studio C with Libby as she asks Will about his early influences as a kid going to the movies, honing his craft on public access television as a teenager, working in 3D animation as an adult, and the career that is taking him out of the United States. Libby and Bob also chat with Will about breaking into creationist museums, dealing with both fun and terrible directors, and gay rights and devil chickens.

Freeways Collide's Int'l Zine Month event at Space 15 Twenty, w/ special guest co-host Daisy Noemi

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 06:00:40 -0700

The delightful and dreamy Daisy Noemi, an artist, illustrator, and photographer, is BFH's special guest cohost for an episode recorded from Freeways Collide's International Zine Month event at Space 15 Twenty. They chat with Dustin Garcia, Sara from Freeways Collide, and the folks from Sleep Talk Press, MC Sunflower Jones Productions, and Influentza. Bianca closes the show with guest Matt Walsh (Bugliens) and a bunch of dogs running around. There's complaints about heat and parking fees, positive stuff about DIY art and the zine community, celebrity lookalikes, cold beverages, talking trash about people we hated in high school who are now definitely or presumably dead, and Daisy transitions from princess to this decade's new action movie star.

Aurora Lady

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 07:06:50 -0700

Aurora Lady (auroralady.com) is a true artist, and in this episode, BFH, Libby & Bob chat with her about living an artist's life. They talk girl pop vision, zine heroes and teen magazines, the best newspaper mascots, the artist's ego & author intent versus audience impact. There's also an abundant amount of talk about food & even a rhetorical analysis of the new Miley Cyrus video.

Shakeytown @ Soundpaint

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 08:12:59 -0700

Brodie goes to the Airliner for the Soundpaint event presented by Late Night Laggers and Magic Garage, with a postcard exchange and zine library hosted by L.A. Zine Fest. Brodie finally talks to Rhea (LAZF, Family Dinner Radio, Whisper Kid) for the first time on air, and, oh my, has she had a day. Also, interviews with The Drawing Club, Marjorie of Magic Garage, artist and filmmaker Zara Bloom, Jeff of Common Genus zine, Matt of many musical projects, including Bugliens, and artist Roxanne Morataya. Brodie chats and hangs up pictures with our old friend Simon Sotelo, and pledges a blood oath with the newest Team Shakeytown member, Bianca Barragan.

Post-Independence

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 07:37:32 -0700

Independence Day is over but the revolution in Shakeytown is just beginning. This week, Brodie Foster Hubbard tries something different from the usual format, though very traditional in the world of radio. It's just BFH, a lot of songs for the July 4th party we didn't get around to having, and some stories about hometowns, bad last calls in Palm Springs, beautiful strangers answering the door, and Mike Ness' idiosyncrasies. Also, some info about upcoming events with Shakeytown Radio, Fair Dig, L.A. Zine Fest, and Freeways Collide.

Shakeytown Summer Solstice Supermoon Special w/ Simon Sotelo

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 09:52:10 -0700

Simon Sotelo (hiresimon.com) is an artist and illustrator, one of the hosts of Family Dinner Radio on Poobah.com, and an L.A. Zine Fest organizer. She joins BFH, Gene, Bob, and birthday gal Libby to talk about summertime, print art, the creative process, dating professional hobos, marionettes, songs about dog-related mysteries, and cult aesthetics. Also featuring the music of The Undertones.

Live from Riverside DIY Print Fest 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:39:52 -0700

In this live report from Blood-Orange Infoshop in Riverside, California, BFH attends the Riverside DIY Print Fest and tables with Sarah Bitely, the creator of the comic book "Pimpkillah," and her partner Matt. This episode features the music of Land of Ill Earthquakes and includes interviews with Fest and Zineworks organizer Annie Knight, as well as vendors Daniel from MRDR, Sarah from Freeways Collide, Elisebee, and Jen Venegas of "She's Not A Morning Person" zine and the blog SkinnedKnees.net. There is an interview and spoken word performance from Stacy Russo of Wild Librarian Bakery, and of course, a cameo from special guest star Amber Garza, with updates on her life and wisdom for the ever-deteiorating mental state of this podcast's host.

End Of Year Three

Sun, 05 May 2013 14:49:36 -0700

BFH, Gene & Libby close out the third year of the podcast - a season finale, if you will. As we approach our upcoming summer specials and the start of Shakeytown Year Four, the team looks back at the last year of interviews, tells stories about what happened off microphone, share their recent personal adventures away from the podcast, and chat on the usual tangents about politics, pop culture, and tortured segues and references. Also, featuring the music of Timbre Timbre and Hickey.

Live From Claremont ZineFest (special guest host: Bianca Barragan)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:00:27 -0700

(photo by Meredith Wallace) Shakeytown Radio, live from Claremont Zinefest outside of Grove House at Pitzer College, with special guest host Bianca Barragan - 51 minutes BFH is joined by Bianca Barragan (the writer of the “You Can Trust Me” series of zines and an organizer with L.A. Zine Fest), our special guest host. This episode includes: -chats with Raymond Duran from A Shop Called Quest, Meredith Wallace from L.A. Zine Fest, Amber Garza from Zineworks, and the faculty and student organizers of CZF -reviews of student midterm zines -stories from Bianca about her years at Pitzer -a live, on-mic BFH anxiety attack -lots of songs… Morrissey - “Alma Matters” Iggy Pop and Kate Pierson - “Candy” the music of Glenn Miller The Beatles - “Twist and Shout” and The Advice Column doing their version of Bert and Ernie’s “Things That I Remember” for the “Henson Stitch” compilation. See more pictures from Claremont Zinefest at FAIRDIG.com!

Dylan Brody

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:00:57 -0700

(photo by Cat Gwynn) Shakeytown Radio Hour: Dylan Brody (1 hr., 36 mins.) Dylan Brody is a storyteller, humorist, author, columnist, radio personality, recording artist, martial arts master, and all-around good dude. He joins BFH and Bob on the podcast this week to discuss his new album Writ Large, growing up with showbiz in his blood, his prep school adventures and the writing advice that John Irving gave him, coming out to Los Angeles to make it as a comedian and joke writer, and how he evolved on his path as a Purveyor of Fine Words and Phrases. Brody takes the mic and runs with it in this episode, as Shakeytown enjoys its first episode with a long-form story recorded under dangerous audio circumstances. Featuring the music of another Brody, and her band Spinnerette.

Mike Postalakis

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:00:33 -0700

Shakeytown Radio Hour: Mike Postalakis (1 hr., 25 min.) Mike Postalakis (Dickheads comedy group, Hugs & Disses podcast) joins us to discuss the quality or lack thereof of street performers, catering celebrity parties, debauchery in the Delta, and the upcoming Night of Storytelling where he'll be sharing quite the tale (we know what it is and we're not telling). This episode features the music of (Young) Pioneers.

Allison Krumwiede

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:00:20 -0700

Allison Krumwiede is an artist, illustrator, zinester, and 80s/90s pop culture devotee. This week, she joins BFH, Libby, and Bob to discuss growing up and living in Rancho Cucamonga, buying and selling art on Etsy, being interviewed by ESPN at L.A. Zine Fest (wait, what?!), and we all chat about our favorite donuts and Mormon magnet cities. We also plug Claremont Zinefest, where Allison, BFH, and our pal Bianca Barragan will be tabling, as well as Bob, BFH, and some previous Shakeytown guests appearing at A Night of Storytelling, and Libby's new favorite Second City show, One City Under Smog.

Live From L.A. Zine Fest 2013

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:03:06 -0800

Shakeytown Radio - Live from L.A. Zine Fest 2013 (34 min, 43 sec) Brodie, Gene, Libby, and Bob report live from L.A. Zine Fest. Gene chats with Ben Lazarus, who sells his own buttons and his wife Mashanda's zines from the Shakeytown Radio table. Brodie interviews Beth Dean (Black Forest), Alex Wrekk (Stolen Sharpie Revolution, Portland Button Works, Brainscan, Copy Scams, Nobody Cares About Your Stupid Zine), Adam Scott Paul (L.A. Coffee Club), Claire Palermo (Punk Tree Distro), Sarah Bitely (Pimpkillah), and Elliot Fong (Double Fur Press, Riverside DIY Print Fest). Amber Garza is talked about but never captured on mic. Aziz Ansari does not make a special cameo on the show. Featuring the music of The Copy Scams.

Adrian Chi (L.A. Zine Fest 2013 preview)

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 07:22:24 -0800

Adrian Chi is the writer and artist behind "Bite The Cactus" and a musician who has performed both solo and in bands such as Hotel LaRut and Spokenest. She will be on a panel for L.A. Zine Week called THE ZINE TABLE at Pop-Hop Books & Print that BFH is moderating, and tabling at L.A. Zine Fest. Adrian joins BFH, Gene, and Bob to chat about succulents, touring, Balinese music, urban legends, swearing in front of family, and much more. This episode features amazing music from Adrian and her bands, as well as Ike the Cat breathing audibly into the mic, in case you're wondering what that weird noise is.

Keenan Marshall Keller (L.A. Zine Fest 2013 preview, w/ special guest host Jonny)

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:51:18 -0800

Keenan Marshall Keller is a writer, artist, publisher and co-director at Drippy Bone Books, curator, and zinester who joined us a year ago to preview L.A. Zine Fest 2012. He has made his triumphant return to talk about L.A. Zine Fest 2013 and all the events he’ll be participating in or producing the next few weeks, such as the L.A. Art Book Fair, the Le Dernier Cri 20th Anniversary Show at Synchronicity (also the site of the Floating World Animation Fest’s DMTV2), and the L.A. Zine Fest Reading and Rock Spectacular. Gene and Libby aren’t on this episode, so Bob produced a clone to be a special guest host. Enter Jonny, who has a stunning resemblance to Victor Vector of Man or Astro-man?, and a member of the band Humans (if you’re a fan of that band, or good music in general, there’s a surprise hidden for you in the episode). Keenan, Jonny, BFH, and Bob chat about zines, comics, music, communities in subcultures, collaboration, touring, and their inspirational first album purchases.

Bianca Barragan (L.A. Zine Fest 2013 preview)

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 07:45:20 -0800

Bianca Barragan (@cocothegorilla) is a writer, journalist, and one of the organizers of L.A. Zine Fest and L.A. Zine Week. Bianca joins BFH, Gene, Libby, and Bob to preview all the events surrounding the fest and L.A. Zine Week. They all discuss what titles hooked them into zine culture and how the DIY ethic is important for Los Angeles. Bianca also talks about her own writing and experiences in organizing last year's and this year's LAZF. Being that this is The Shakeytown Radio Hour, there are also wild tangents, including about Tim Roth, Bronson Pinchot, sentient garbage, The Barbarian Brothers, and how the Shakeytown Studio bathroom strengthened a friendship.

Adam Villacin (L.A. Zine Fest 2013 preview)

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:00:10 -0800

Los Angeles Zine Fest 2013 (http://lazinefest.com) is coming up on February 17, so we are talking to participants and organizers to preview the event. This week, it's illustrator, musician, and weapons enthusiast Adam Villacin (http://adamvillacin.com). BFH, Gene, Libby, and Bob talk with Adam about his work, his acting debut in the fantasy film "Teenius," and his stint in bands Totally Radd!!! and Dazzler, including when him and Brodie almost crossed paths in Phoenix. Plus, chat about the anti-D&D panic of the '80s, and a new spin on the game "F***, Marry, Kill."

Shakeytown New Year 2013 w/ magician Joel Ward & actress Allison Minick

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:00:01 -0800

Ring in the New Year with some magic, courtesy of magician Joel Ward and actress Allison Minick. We discuss the magic circuit and stage scene, BFH's radical sixth grade interpretation of "Macbeth," caring for doves and hoarding tennis balls, Bill Murray as Joan of Arc, and what the International Brotherhood of Magicians really thinks of GOB Bluth and "Arrested Development." Featuring the music of Hickey, Three Mile Pilot, and The Straight Arrows (pictured above).

The Shakeytown Radio Holiday Special

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:03:22 -0800

What is the meaning of Hanukkah? What is the importance of Christmas? How does someone who doesn't believe in anything handle the holidays? What do a reggae musician, a basketball veteran and restaurant owner, a dead dog, a pixie imp, and one of the greatest comedians of all time have in common? It's part Charles Dickens, part Charlie Brown, and part Cult of Cthulhu, when BFH, Gene George, and Libby Ward celebrate the season on The Shakeytown Radio Holiday Special. With music from Yidcore, The Wailers, Galactic Pegasus, and Frank Black and the Catholics.

The Shakeytown Radio Reunion Special

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:14:54 -0800

Why have the airwaves of Shakeytown Radio been silent so many months? Exactly what happened after Lizzy Pilcher's appearance? Where has Team Shakeytown been this entire time? What does the mafia, MMA, voter fraud, and the British actor Ade Brookshire have to do with all this? How can you say we go about things the wrong way? The Shakeytown Radio Reunion Special will answer all these questions and more as Libby Ward and Bob Schriner put on their reporter hats, flash their journalistic credentials, and interview Gene George and others in not only the most important episode of the podcast, but the most important work in the history of the medium. Featuring the music of The Meatmen... ...a cameo by Adam Brooks, actor ("Millenium Bug," "Well of the Beast") and musician (Fossils, Egrets on Ergot)... ...and the theme song we've been waiting two years for, provided generously by the Brisbane, Australia band I Heart Hiroshima!

Hallo3een - w/ Carrie Kruger & Ed Ackerman

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:43:12 -0700

In our third annual Halloween special, musician and visual artist Carrie Kruger, and actor Ed Ackerman ("Hatchet 2," "Frozen," "Vegas") help Gene George and BFH bring this podcast back from the dead!

Jazz Standard Time

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:22:12 -0700

Oh, hey, it's a Shakeytown Radio Minute, which much like jazz, has lots of riffing. Libby shares her love of the musician's lifestyle and plans for a Vegas writing adventure. Gene details the joys and trials of daddyhood. BFH has got something to say, he pulled the string on a talking Mork doll today.

For The Week of July First

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 18:05:55 -0700

Oh, hey, it's been a while. Let's talk about gross possum, alien movies, feet fetishes, Rube Goldberg devices, mandatory ice cream, and The Most Powerful Women In The World. It's a Shakeytown Radio Minute with Libby, Gene, and BFH.

Lizzy.

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:49:08 -0700

Lizzy is a standup comedian who started her career in Seattle, but has been gracing the stages of Los Angeles for the last two years. She joins her friend and ours, Libby Ward, along with Gene George, Brodie Foster Hubbard, and Bob Schriner, for a chat about adventures on the rails, crotchety old ladies, and tattoos.

Riverside DIY Print Fest

Mon, 28 May 2012 08:16:48 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: BFH files a report from an independent publishing event at the Blood Orange Infoshop in Riverside, and interviews Angela Chaos, one of the organizers of the event and a zinester in her own right ("Bitch King," "Raptor Fancy," and the zine distro and workshop organizers Zineworks). Also, the music of The Cigs.

Mokes-o-Rama

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:14:53 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: A friend of the show has been simultaneously celebrated and besmirched. BFH said more than his share on Twitter, so Gene weighs in on our beloved Malkah Duprix (Mountain Kids Fantasy, @mocoddle on Twitter) and her recent rise to internet fame (and infamy) as the curator of "Law & Order & Food."

Will Stegemann

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:19:57 -0700

Will Stegemann (@betheboy on Twitter) is the writer behind the Sentimental Accidents blog and a project called A Year Of Billy Joel. Will joins Gene and Brodie to discuss lots and lots of music, including Billy Joel, The Ramones, the late MCA and The Beastie Boys, as well as share stories and thoughts about murder, kidnapping, and Hitler. So, just the light topics this week. Also, the music of Japanese punk band Sandy Beach Surf Coaster.

This Leader Tape Is Blue

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:42:44 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute - the return of Club Ding-a-Ling, Libby has a table read, Brodie is playing music again, Bob tells a story about Laundry Shake, and Gene talks up the book "Yeltaw."

Angelina Elise & Jonny Mayo

Mon, 07 May 2012 06:28:06 -0700

Angelina Elise is an artist, musician, and enthusiast of "Olde Time" aesthetics. She brings Jonny Mayo along for the ride to chat with Brodie and Bob about "bicycles, beer, cats and mustaches" and how they inform her art. Also, bike culture in L.A., square dances, bartering, artist collectives, how Angelina and Brodie met during the days of shows at Hyperion Tavern, Brodie's recent Twitter wars with self-described "conservatives," Jonny's creations as a machinist, and the music of Triple Chicken Foot, who will be leading an "Old Time Jam" at the artist reception for this Friday's "Americana Hicksters," an art show by Angelina being held at Jet Studios in Long Beach.

Bebe McPhereson

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:32:55 -0700

Bebe McPhereson is a comedian, musician and performance artist. Starting out her creative journey in Phoenix and rising to prominence in Tucson with the duo Bebe & Serge, she toured Europe before moving to Los Angeles and embarking on a solo career. Bebe joins Brodie, Gene, Bob, and Libby for a barrage of audience questions and to chat about disgusting bandmates, public access television, getting kicked out of clubs, Quintron and Miss Pussycat, assisting hypnotists, the self-published R. Jermaine Schex romance "Yeltaw," the old Phoenix club Mason Jar and its notorious owner Franco, Uncle Sku's Clubhouse, and the late Baby Man. (Special thanks to Grayson Gladstone for donating our craft services budget this episode!)

Marco

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:09:05 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Our first episode with your friend and mine, Bob Schriner, as an official member of Team Shakeytown, is named after the late Marco Holt. The first half is very funny as we wonder- outside music festivals: why? The second half is more reflective as we discuss the good folks we've lost the last month or so. Finally, we wrap up with a preview of our upcoming guests, and music from Marco's most recent project before his passing, The Tremulants.

Jane Espenson

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:30:48 -0700

Jane Espenson (@janeespenson) is a television screenwriter whose work includes “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” “Angel,” “Battlestar Galactica,” “Torchwood,” and “Game of Thrones.” Her legendary blog, a resource for aspiring writers, is archived at janeespenson.com. She is currently a producer on ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” and a web series she co-created with Brad Bell called “Husbands,” which is raising funds on Kickstarter for its second season. Brodie, Gene, and Libby talk with Jane about linguistics, science, archaeology, serialized television, and moving up the ranks of the writing world.

Meet Libby Ward

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:31:33 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: We welcome Libby Ward (@sneakyvarmint) into the family.

Ryan McKee and Ron Babcock

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:43:36 -0700

Gene George is back from paternity leave! Libby Ward is new to the Shakeytown Radio team! Ron Babcock, who was our third-ever guest, returns for a second appearance! Ryan McKee visits from New York for his first Shakeytown Radio interview! Before their success on the East and West Coasts, Ryan and Ron founded Modest Proposal, a comedy partnership with a magazine and live show, several years ago in Phoenix, Arizona. On this inebriated episode, Ryan talks about his forest service past and MTV.com present. Ron and Ryan recall their semester at sea, joining comedic forces and becoming zinesters, Brodie's involvement with ModProp, and breaking up the band. Also, embarrassing personal stories about Ron, Ryan, Brodie, and all the romantic partners they fought with, or fought for, or fought over with each other. Featuring the music of Pissed. (RIP Joel) [photo: Profane Existence] Info about making donations to Joel's family can be found at RememberingJoelOlson on Facebook.

Reporting from Shelf Life 2, our correspondent...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:07 -0700

On this Shakeytown Radio Minute, Brodie visits the independent publishing event Shelf Life 2 and chats with Julie and Stan from gulahlah comics. Listen to the report here, check out the pictures and links at http://shakeytownradio.com.

Shelf Life 2 preview w/ Ewa Wojciak, Yuri Ogita & Meagan Chin

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:00:50 -0700

Ewa Wojciak (No Magazine, Beatnik Bookster) has organized the second incarnation of the historic independent publishing event Shelf Life. Her and fellow organizers, artists Yuri Ogita and Meagan Chin, join Brodie to discuss early Los Angeles punk, DIY and zine culture, street art, the constant struggle between underground integrity and commercialization to expand audiences, NOMAG and the work of Wojciak’s late partner Bruce Kalberg (a.k.a. Bruce Caen, author of Sub-Hollywood), and the participants, workshops, and speakers at Shelf Life 2, happening this Saturday, March 24, on the USC campus. This episode also features the music of Redd Kross.

Towne Hall Meetin'

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:47:02 -0800

Sam Varela sits in for Gene George and joins BFH to talk to Aparna Nancherla, Anthony DeVries, and Tony Sam about the new live comedy show Towne Hall Meetin'. Also, the music of Tully.

V-Day

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:08:40 -0800

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Some quick plugs for events this weekend.

L.A. Zine Fest preview w/ Alex Chiu, Keenan Keller & Tom Neely

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:41:23 -0800

Alex Chiu (http://alexdoodles.com, "Eyeball Burp"), Keenan Keller (http://drippybonebooks.com, "Whore Eyes," "Galactic Breakdown"), and our old pal Tom Neely (http://iwilldestroyyou.com, "The Blot," "The Wolf," "Henry & Glenn Forever") join Gene and Brodie to chat about L.A. Zine Fest (http://lazinefest.com), running through February. Alex discusses his exhibit at Flock Shop on Feb. 11, Keenan & Tom discuss their readings upstairs at The Last Bookstore on Feb. 18, and we also cover independent publishing of comics and zines, outsider art, sex cults, proper use of the word "utilize," & Gene's next adventure in parenting as he takes a hiatus from Shakeytown Radio. Also, music by Tom's project, Self Indulgent Werewolf.

100th Podcast! w/ special guest, MJ Offen (Maker Studios, Animonster)

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:25:09 -0800

It is our 100th podcast! Really, count the items on the RSS feed. This is #100. MJ Offen returns to discuss her work with Maker Studios and Animonster, but also quizzes Gene and BFH about the show. Plus, conversation about Italian cruise captains, piles of money, and comedians and hecklers. Featuring music by Filth.

Look Out

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:02 -0800

A record label goes out of business, friends of the show are doing great things in 2012, and some surprises at the end.

Question Thursday

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:11:04 -0800

Ramones' "Questioningly" paves the way for Gene and BFH fielding some questions from Joe Wilson ("Vampire Mob") about the nature of comedy.

TV Tuesday

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:16:58 -0800

Helium's "Magic Box" opens what is supposed to be a Tuesday talking about television, but becomes complaining about television critics. We try not to spoil "American Horror Story," "Dexter," "Burn Notice," and "The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret." Plus, an embarrassing story related to "Portlandia."

The End Is Nigh

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:38:38 -0800

Considering the show starts with "This Is The End" by SNFU, you'd have to assume the podcast is coming to a close. But perhaps it's merely a new beginning?

Shakeytown Winter Holiday Year End Special

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:12:11 -0800

Shakeytown Winter Holiday Year End Special (01:36:49) Two years into the podcast, one year until the end of the world! A look back and a look forward as Gene and Brodie discuss kitchen catastrophes, Muppet movies, jarring job interviews, Bob Calhoun’s Beer, Blood, & Cornmeal, and the holiday hiatus. Music by The Ramones, Roar, and Mishka Shubaly.

Thanksgiving Special w/ Eli Braden

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:24:33 -0800

Eli Braden (@elibraden) joins Gene and Brodie to talk about his Song A Day podcast, his appearances on "The Howard Stern Show," and much more. Megan Marie makes a cameo to deliver a Thanksgiving feast.

Movember Rain

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:35:39 -0800

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: It's November, the month of the moustache, and it's been raining in L.A. That has nothing to do with this episode about the holidays, video stores, and Blink-182.

Caroline E. Anderson (Intern Caroline, Earwolf)

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:16:19 -0800

Caroline E. Anderson (@CarolineEAnd) is known to fans of the Earwolf family of podcasts as Intern Caroline. She visits Gene and Brodie at the end of her first very week in Los Angeles to chat about everything from her barbershop heritage and operatic training to the new Earwolf Youtube channel and her relationship with Ryan Gosling. Also, the music of Kate Bush!

Halloween, Too! w/ Marie Colette & Mary Kobayashi

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:05:46 -0700

HALLOWEEN, TOO! w/ Marie Colette & Mary Kobayashi featuring the music of Death Wolf (fka Devils Whorehouse)

Maddog

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:28:19 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Pumpkins, cheap booze, and Teenage Fanclub.

Occupy Shakeytown

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:00:40 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: We are the 99%... of the same ol' conversation about Occupy Wall Street. But maybe our take on it is 1% better than the rest.

Failed Pilots

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:41:02 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Gene's new dogs and Brodie's book of failed pilots.

Amber Kenny

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:17:50 -0700

Shakeytown Radio Hour: Amber Kenny (photo by Mandee Johnson) Amber Kenny (@amber_kenny) is a comedian, one of the hosts of The Long Shot (it's a podcast), and producer of Warm 'n Fuzzy at The Improv Lab. ...the dress was nice - watch more funny videos She chats with Gene and Brodie about growing up in a spiritual commune in Corona, CA, dance and theatre, venturing into sketch, improv, and standup. The conversation goes deep into "SNL" casting, finding "the game," UCB vs. IO vs. Groundlings, the difficulty of producing shows, and much more comedy minutiae. Also, the music of The Pioneers.

Creeps

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:55:22 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Full episodes returning soon! In the meantime, an unaired anecdote.

Zach Ames & Chantelle Patterson of OGRE MAGE!

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:41:45 -0700

Ogre Mage (@ogremage on Twitter) is a fantasy rock band. Zach Ames and Chantelle Patterson from the band chat with Gene and Brodie about their music, the psychic/Wiccan rivalry, were-creatures, German murder holes, music on the internet, condiments, and much more!

BFH: Recovering

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:36:02 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: It's Brodie Foster Hubbard's turn at a soloisode!

Gene George: Cupcake

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:36 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: It’s a Genecast soloisode! Gene has thoughts on cupcakes and “The Ukulady” Thessaly Lerner has a song called “Cupcakes & Art,” available on her album “Banned From Canters.”

Nothing Serious

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:51:42 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute.

Labor Day Special! With Bob Schriner!

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 03:00:19 -0700

Bob Schriner, standup comedian, "Chunklet" contributor, and pranking legend, makes his return to the show as the first repeat guest and the first guest in the brand new and improved Shakeytown Studios (thanks Megan Marie!) to tell stories and chat with Gene and Brodie about topics including the world's worst song, cruisin' with Weezer, (TRIGGER WARNING!) rape culture in comedy, Scooby-Doo, The Ramones, the guy playing guitar at the house party, Jacki O and "Poolboy Magazine," and Zooey Deschanel and the unbelievable premise of her TV show "The New Girl."

Emett Casey

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:58:27 -0700

Emett Casey is a filmmaker whose upcoming feature, "Well Of The Beast" tells the story of three radical poets' trip to an unnamed South American town. Gene and Brodie chat with Emett about the movie, film school, Emett's appearance in M.I.A.'s "Born Free," our favorite movies and directors, Brodie's role in "Well Of The Beast," and Emett's next project and its Kickstarter to raise funds for the budget. Also, the music of Green Screen Door.

The Crowd Goes Wild (Back To School Special)

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:43:03 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Brodie is busy. Gene has really good news. We answer questions. Also, a plug for next week's guest, filmmaker Emett Casey, and his Kickstarter.

Calico Cooper

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:00:36 -0700

Calico Cooper (@calicozcoop on Twitter) is an actress, choreographer, dancer, and singer who grew up in Phoenix, AZ, toured the world in her father Alice Cooper's stage show, sung on the Piggy D album "The Evacuation Plan" (the song "Chemistry" is featured in this episode), studied at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre, and has appeared in such feature films as "Dakota Skye," "Bunny," and "Suck." She stars in the new cerebral horror movie " Thirty Proof Coil." Gene and Brodie set up shop in Calico's home with their first-ever live studio audience to discuss Magic: The Gathering, private school bullying, the holy Ladmo Bag, parkour injuries and drug-seeking behavior, Ke$ha as modern-day Janis Joplin, time machine sex tourism, and Cooper impostors and fan fiction. Brodie's childhood secrets come out, Gene reveals his science-something expertise, and Calico tears at the very fabric of reality in the shocking two-hour summer finale of The Shakeytown Radio Hour!

All Sorts Of Garbage

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:00:33 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Gene and Brodie's travel tales! Plus, drug talk from squares and existential banana bread.

Patrick Roddy (Comedy Lightbox)

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:32:01 -0700

Patrick Roddy (@patrickroddy on Twitter) is the creator of Comedy Lightbox (http://comedylightbox.tumblr.com). He joins Gene and Brodie to chat about comedy, construction, art, the "Battleship" movie, "Breaking Bad," MaxFunCon, drugs, Morrissey versus Janeane Garafolo, and tarring and feathering. Also, a song by Malkah Duprix, available for sale at http://malkahduprix.com.

Dirk Voetberg and Steve Yager

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:18:05 -0700

Dirk Voetberg (Elders of the Dark Tower, Fightin' Guy Lady Tigers Of St. Barry High) and Steve Yager (Elders of the Dark Tower, Leaving Bliss) have collaborated for a new web series, MID: Murder Investigation Unit, for Fremantle Media's comedy web division, Atomic Wedgie TV. Dirk and Steve join Gene and Brodie to chat television violence, young dead rock stars, cigarette smoking, the Southwest, and the ins and outs of putting on a web series.

If You Can Read This...

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:32:42 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Hair products, “Mad Men” parties, allergy diets, farm smell, and the most beautiful woman in sitcom history.

Rich Juzwiak (fourfour)

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:11:22 -0700

Rich Juzwiak (@richjuz on Twitter) from tvguide.com and fourfour chats with Gene and Brodie about pop music, reality television, viral videos and supercuts, celebrity interviews, and internet plagiarism. Also, the music of Ether Teeth, and news about how to donate to the podcast.

Get Whitey

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:21:09 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Gene feels exposed. Brodie goes to the Bay Area for a ska show. The podcast should have got that one guest who was in Santa Monica the whole time.

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Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:15:40 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Gene and Brodie are happy about being featured by Christine E. Taylor in "Anatomy Of A Podcast." Brodie has an idea for a new NPR show from within the "Star Wars" universe. Gene eulogizes dying social networks.

Media Echo Chamber

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 07:31:26 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Disappointment. Blackouts. Dog graduation. Something about circumcision. Subcultures in which wardrobe is essential. Gender-free zone. The lighter side of suicide.

Remember, Remember, The Fourth of Julymember

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:52:10 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Podcast fights, means to fly, how's your sex life, doomed trips to Doomie's, and unusual deaths. Is that right? Can we start over?

Bob Schriner/Ghoul Skool (part 2)

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:01:28 -0700

More from Bob and Ghoul - plus, a story about and song by Magnolia Electric Co.

Bob Schriner (Chunklet) and Ghoul Skool (Everything Is Terrible)

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:59:25 -0700

Part one of a conversation with Bob Schriner (Chunklet), legendary prankster and comedian, and Ghoul Skool (Everything Is Terrible), found footage aficionado. We discuss kidnapping Ronald McDonald, the upcoming EIT Fest, stealing U-Hauls, and making action films on videotape. Join them, Gene George, and BFH to usher in a new era for Shakeytown Radio - YEAR TWO! Cameos by Suki-Rose from Cinefamily, and Helen the upstairs neighbor.

Brandie Posey

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:33:19 -0700

Comedienne and actress Brandie Posey helps Gene and Brodie end year one of the podcast with stories about a flirty David Carradine, wrangling extras for Joaquin Phoenix, hanging in a bowling alley with Tara Reid, ska kids in Orange County, shady landlords in the Valley, and the creeps you'll meet at open mic and karaoke nights. Also, the music of Operation Ivy.

Gruber Stories

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:38:54 -0700

This Shakeytown Radio Minute is a previously unheard excerpt from when James Urbaniak appeared on the show. Brodie tells an anecdote about David (Gruber) Allen of "Freaks and Geeks" and The Naked Trucker fame.

Godless

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:17:07 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute.

Heartbreaker

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:20:09 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute.

James Urbaniak

Mon, 30 May 2011 07:14:22 -0700

James Urbaniak (@JamesUrbaniak on Twitter) is an actor best known for his role as Dr. Rusty Venture on "The Venture Brothers," his portrayal of R. Crumb in "American Splendor," and the character Simon Grim from Hal Hartley's "Henry Fool" and "Fay Grim." On this episode, Gene and Brodie chat with James about the political blogosphere, fan conventions, James' theatre experiences, and James' alter ego at the Jersey Shore.

Andy Wood

Mon, 23 May 2011 06:52:53 -0700

Andy Wood (@andytwood) is a writer, comedian, and founder of the Bridgetown Comedy Festival (bridgetowncomedyfestival.com) in Portland, Oregon. Gene and Brodie chat with Andy about surviving the fake rapture, who's who in "Deadwood," the acting career of the singer of Everclear, Andy's recent move to L.A., how this year's festival went, the trouble Andy Dick got into, playing water polo with Andrew W.K. in Ann Arbor, the passing of the Macho Man, porny ambience, and the importance of taurine in a cat's diet. Also, the music of Neko Case.

Jen Kirkman (August 2010)

Mon, 16 May 2011 20:26:29 -0700

This is a re-release. Check out Jen Kirkman's new album, "Hail to the Freaks," on AST Records.

Janie Haddad Tompkins (July 2010 - new and improved edit!)

Mon, 09 May 2011 07:17:25 -0700

This is a re-release of our conversation with the actress Janie Haddad Tompkins. You might have heard it before, you might have heard the shorter version, or you might not have heard it at all. But this version is the real deal with the entire conversation. Give it a listen and enjoy!

Lyndsey Doolen

Mon, 02 May 2011 15:23:25 -0700

Lyndsey Doolen is an actress in Los Angeles whose work includes the critically acclaimed web series "Bump" and "Awkward Embraces." She is appearing in MOXIE TheatreWorks' "Quickies" series in the Flight Theatre at Complex Hollywood during the month of May. On this episode, she chats with Gene and Brodie about dead prostitutes, drunk extras, Southern Baptist passion plays, James Lipton, the "Star Wars" saga, and bad dates. Also, the music of Beach House.

Beth Grant

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:26:17 -0700

Beth Grant is an actress who has appeared in such films, plays, and TV shows as “Rain Man,” “Donnie Darko,” “Little Miss Sunshine,” “Jericho,” “The Office,” “King of the Hill,” “Sordid Lives,” “The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife,” “Grace and Glorie,” “No Country For Old Men”… shall we go on? She stars in Harry Clark’s “Still Life” as Georgia O’Keeffe, April 29 and 30, and May 6 and 7, at Los Angeles Theatre Center. On this episode, Gene and Brodie chat with Beth about her career, her technique, growing up in the South, her time as a celebrity coordinator for Jimmy Carter, adapting plays to film, directing for the first time, and many other adventures and stories. Also… the music of The Mountain Goats.

Erinn Williams

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:46:44 -0700

Erinn Williams (erinnwilliams.com) is a singer-songwriter and guitarist with a background in opera and a passion for raw, vegan food. When she's not touring the world with her beautiful music, she makes a living as a chocolatier with her Rawkin' Raw Chocolates (rawenergyandlife.com). On this episode, Erinn, Gene, and Brodie chat about her various careers, growing up in Missoula, Montana, contemplating the gypsy lifestyle in Europe, and looking over our shoulders for the top secret premium video feed we're sure this podcast has hidden somewhere. Also, Erinn treats us to a live performance.

It's Not You, It's Us

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:05:30 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: The music of Roar and some chat about Michael Shannon, comic books, Paul Reiser, and Meghan McCain. Plus, Gene doesn’t get cringe humor, and Brodie doesn’t get young Republicans.

No Cats On The Table

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:56:17 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Gene and Brodie tackle more Wikipedia and Rebecca Black nonsense, the Port Huron Statement, the sisters Thyre, the accusations against Bowie and Jagger, and the politics of outing. Plus, answering questions from old high school chums, and the music of The Flying Burrito Brothers.

Surprise!

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:18:57 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Gene and Brodie's first and last word on Rebecca Black before more important things, like Mike Meyers' love life and Twitter rot. Then, a retrospective on all the guests and the biggest surprises for Shakeytown Radio so far. Also, the music of one of Shakeytown's First Ladies, Megan Marie, from her former band Triple Nipple.

Ghost Train

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:12:43 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Gene George hosts today's episode by himself to interview a guest that wasn't too hard to get - the musician Brodie Foster Hubbard. Also, a reprise of yesterday's conversation about female comedians dealing with sexism, plus Wikipedia notability and taunting the ghost of Frank Sinatra.

God Only Knows

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:09:19 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Dog nipples, big spoilers for the "Big Love" series finale, J.P. Spaulding asks, "What if God was one of us?," and the Grand Marshall of the St. Patrick's Day Parade asks, "Have you seen this boy?" Plugs for The 4 & 20 at Eagle Rock All Star Lanes, The Thrilling Adventure Hour at Largo at the Coronet, and Ben Blacker's TV Writing Seminars for 826LA at Nerdist Industries at Meltdown Comics. And a conversation about sexism, feminism, objectification, and playground homophobia. Also, the music of Roman Grant and the Juniper Creek Choral Society.

NOOOOOOOOO!

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:51:58 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Personal updates, problematic performers, the screams of Dale Midkiff, superimposing Tracy Morgan's head on the body of Nancy Marchand, and the greatest sitcom of all time about a court at night. Also, the music of Captain Automatic!

DIRTY SEXY PODCAST w/ Meghan McCain & BFH

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:27:09 -0700

The Shakeytown Radio Network proudly announces a new show with Meghan McCain and Brodie Foster Hubbard: “Dirty Sexy Podcast”! These two crazy kids from Phoenix, Arizona moved to L.A. to pursue their different careers. Now they’ve come back together to talk pop culture, politics, and their personal lives.

Troy Conrad

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:00:11 -0700

Troy Conrad (rationalentertainment.com) is a comedian, writer, and producer whose projects include Comedy Jesus, Angry Town Hall, The Bush Monologues, Set List, and The David Feldman Comedy Podcast Radio Show. On this episode, Gene and Brodie chat with Troy about religion and atheism, getting fired from comedy clubs, the Edinburgh Comedy Festival, and the struggle to not be a hater. Also, the Christian rockabilly sounds of Isabel Baker.

Karen Kilgariff

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:58:10 -0700

Karen Kilgariff is a comedian, writer, singer/songwriter/musician, producer, and actress who was a cast member on “Mr. Show With Bob and David” and “The Book Group,” as well as the head writer of “Ellen.” She is working on a new CD with her comedic songs, two of which she performs live on this episode, recorded on St. Patrick’s Day. Karen, Gene, and Brodie talk about Irishness, dread on the college circuit, Gene’s mom (who makes not one, but TWO cameos), fake band names, what “Mr. Show” was almost named instead, and the glory that is Little Richard. Karen regularly appears at Akbar, 4356 West Sunset Boulevard, and will be performing Tuesday, March 22. The show is $5.

Roger Nygard (pt. 2 of 2)

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:56:19 -0700

Part two of Gene and Brodie's conversation with Roger Nygard, the filmmaker behind the new documentary, "The Nature of Existence." We talk about stand-up comedians, southern wrestlers, confrontational preachers, sci-fi authors, and existential crises. Also, music from quite possibly the greatest band of all time... Hickey. (MATTY LUV RIP)

Roger Nygard (pt. 1 of 2)

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 06:30:59 -0800

Roger Nygard is the filmmaker behind "Trekkies," "Trekkies 2," and the new documentary "The Nature of Existence," which looks at the similarities and differences between religious, scientific, and atheistic worldviews on life, the universe, and everything. In part one of their conversation with Roger, Gene and Brodie cover his vast television and film career, his role in stand-up comedy, his observations about evolution theory and human behavior, the power of Gumby, the trickery of car salesmen, and the ethical minefields that are Oreo cookies and Porto's bread. Plus, a preview of next week's episode, which gets deeper into Roger's new documentary and finds him quizzing Brodie on his existential crisis. Also, the music of Vashti Bunyan.

James Adomian - Live from the Dresden Room!

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:00:02 -0800

James Adomian, live from the Dresden Room in Hollywood, California! Only here, on The Shakeytown Radio Hour! James talks to Gene and Brodie about his stand-up, sketch, acting, and writing career and his impersonations of Jesse Ventura, Alex Jones, Brody Stevens, Paul F. Tompkins, Eddie Pepitone, and many more. The conversation also turns to “Saturday Night Live” and their monopoly on network television sketch comedy, archaic recording formats, the hotness of Mario Van Peebles, tense phone calls from Huell Howser, and the impending apocalypse and takeover of Earth by octopus people. Also featuring… the music of Marty and Elayne!

Brown Bunny Situation

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:22:06 -0800

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Gene and Brodie praise "Parks and Recreation," one of them is seen outside a hotel with Chloë Sevigny, we get a Pauley Perette follow-up, and a discussion of big spoilers from "The Shield" season five.

Entré

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:22:29 -0800

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: On this Valentine's Day minisode, Frank Black sings to the atoms in your heart, Gene's just talkin' 'bout mine shafts, Brodie stands between Roastmaster General Jeffrey Ross and "Real World" bad boy Puck, and Jimmy Dore knows a secret.

Dip/Tet

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:21:11 -0800

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Gene and Brodie talk about Podcast Squared, booster shots, volunteering, and being respectful of Charlene Yi in tense traffic situations - all this in 10 minutes!

Kolache

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:45:51 -0800

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Gene and Brodie test a new type of minisode with the iPad. They discuss lunar travel, Czech baked goods, Neil Hamburger, poochies (to the EXTREME!), the difference between Wendy O. Williams and Lydia Lunch, the authenticity of Pauley Perrette, the Coen Brothers' "Miller's Crossing," spousal intellectual cowing, leap year birthdays, and the most important part of President Obama's State of the Union. Featuring the song "I Viborate," by an Arkansas master - Bobby Brown and The Curious! (That's rockabilly Bobby Brown, not the one from New Edition.)

SPECIAL REPORTING EPISODE: Back From Sketchfest!

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:15:26 -0800

Gene is back from San Francisco and has some stories about SF Sketchfest! Brodie brings up the future of pay-per-podcast. We discuss the Oscar nominations for Best Picture and how all men are rightfully portrayed as jerks in "The Social Network," debate the casting of people with unconventional looks on "The Shield," predict future guests of the show, and enjoy the music of The Dead Kennedys and Blatz.

Update... with Troll?!

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:44:38 -0800

Where's Gene? Where's the new episode? Who's Troll? All this in two minutes and 27 seconds!

Jackie Kashian

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:06:38 -0800

Jackie Kashian (@jackiekashian on Twitter) is a comedian and host of "The Dork Forest," a podcast which explores odd hobbies and fascinations. She joins us to discuss gaming, sci-fi, the power dynamics when siblings have authority over each other, Atlantic City's tastiest sandwiches, and much more. Gene channels the spirt of CCH Pounder and Brodie makes the best Galileo joke ever. Also, the music of Jacques Brel.

Jimmy Dore

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:49:14 -0800

Jimmy Dore is a comedian who hosts the popular podcast "Comedy and Everything Else," "The Jimmy Dore Show" on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles (and other Pacifica Radio stations across the U.S.), the "Pop and Politics" live show at the UCB Theatre in L.A., and a new live show at Flappers in Burbank. Jimmy sits with Brodie and Gene to chat about coming from the Chicago stand-up scene, negotiating through the world of commercial auditions, the motivations behind and logistics of juggling so many projects, and the scoop behind the character Moron's obsession with infomercial products. Also, the music of Andrew Jackson Jihad (from Phoenix - we love you, Arizona!!!!).

Shakeytown's New Year's Episode

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:00:42 -0800

After treating the listening audience to a song, Gene and Brodie discuss Nina Bargiel's contribution to the Lizzie McGuire canon, take questions from Twitter, report on how their holidays went, chronicle Brodie's fight with Frankenstein youth on the mean streets, psychoanalyze Brodie's challenging Jesse Thorn to a boxing match (for charity!), make New Year's resolutions, plan getting loaded in 2011 with JP Spaulding, and end the show with some more crooning and funky beats.

Common Rotation/Dan Bern

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 07:48:52 -0800

Over an hour of music and conversation with Common Rotation (Adam Busch, Eric Kufs, Jordan Katz), with an appearance by Dan Bern. Between some Christmas music and "an old Long Island protest song," we discuss movies inspired by true events, the pay-to-play racket and the Clear Channel monopoly, and the frightening prospect of strip club food.

Amber Tozer

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:05:02 -0800

Amber Tozer is a comedian, writer, actress... and DANCER! Amber joins Gene and Brodie to discuss her stint on the mattress black market, her work with autistic children, craziness and courageousness in Cambodia, unsolicited advice, holy pizza in Pueblo, Colorado, and her coast-to-coast stand-up career. Also, a very special holiday song from Richard Cheese.

Kevin Pollak

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:32:58 -0800

Our 25th episode! Our guest? Only the best for our audience. He is in all your favorite movies. He is a veteran of stand-up comedy. He was one of Johnny Carson's favorite guests. He directed the web series "Vamped Out." He is the host of his own live chat show, as well as the upcoming Fox game show "Million Dollar Money Drop." Kevin Pollak joins Gene and Brodie on the show to discuss his career, his chat show, his adventures and run-ins with other comedy and acting greats, and a "beyond insane" gamble he took which kept him off "The Tonight Show" for a year. Also... the music of AVAIL!

Jim Vitale

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:09:03 -0800

Jim Vitale is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a new album coming out thanks to funds raised from Kickstarter. We discuss trying to make it in the music industry in L.A., how our childhood novelty gifts mall outlet has become more and more of a darkened head shop, Gene's grudge with the state of Colorado, Brodie's obscure Kill Rock Stars references, and party favors for your next nudist beach shindig. Jim also treats us to a couple of tunes, and Brodie and Gene announce next week's special guest.

Joe Wilson

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:24:20 -0800

Joe Wilson is a writer, filmmaker, comedian, former private investigator, and whistleblower against entertainment industry scams. His current project is Vampire Mob, a web series starring John Colella as Don Grigoni - “He’s a hitman and a vampire, and he just found out his mother-in-law is moving in, for eternity.” Brodie, Gene, and Joe discuss the Wikipedia habits of the cast of “Caddyshack,” defaming slum lords and Hollywood con artists, the challenges of independent filmmaking and fundraising, and providing alibis for mafioso. Also featuring the music of Jason Steele.

Ben Acker & Ben Blacker (Thrilling Adventure Hour)

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:42:55 -0800

Ben Acker (@bnacker on Twitter) and Ben Blacker (@BenBlacker on Twitter) are the co-creators of the Thrilling Adventure Hour (http://thrillingadventurehour.com), a live radio-style comedy production at The Largo in Los Angeles. They discuss their writing projects and tell stories about putting on their star-studded stage show. They also quiz Gene to see if he actually likes anything, heed Brodie's warning about the dangers of Jamba Juice machinery, and debate the age-old question - Garrison Keillor: homophobe or curmudgeon? Also, the music of Born Against.

SHAKEYTOWN SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:40:54 -0800

A few words about our upcoming episodes and many more words about our friend Jim Vitale and how he needs your help on Kickstarter for his new album!

Nina Bargiel

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:49:07 -0800

Nina Bargiel (ninabargiel.com, theslackdaily.com, @slackmistress on Twitter) is a writer and "transmedia storyteller" whose work includes "Lizzie McGuire," "Woke Up Dead," "The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy," "Valemont," and "Savage County." We discuss alternate reality games, zombie apocalypse ethics, crafting narrative and pitching jokes, the surliness of Jim Carrey's agent's assistant, and much more. Also featuring selections from "Punk Side Story," an album by Schlong.

HALLOWEEN!!! w/ Megan Marie & Tish LeHew

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:15:57 -0700

The scariest Shakeytown yet! Megan Marie joins her husband Brodie and their friend Gene to talk about NoNotLiterally.com, expensive vegan weddings, and film, literature, and television from the horror genre. Gene's wife Tish joins in as the conversation turns to breastfeeding, placenta eating, vaccines, and the Buffalo Bill tuck-and-dance. THE HORROR, THE HORROR! Also, the most frightening episode music yet, from the Silver Shamrock company.

Jason Nash

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:18:03 -0700

Jason Nash is an actor, comedian, filmmaker, and writer. His podcast Guys With Feelings has returned after a year hiatus and his new webseries "Jason Nash Is Married," co-starring Busy Phillips, premieres November 2nd on Atom.com. Jason, Gene, and Brodie get together for some D&D, Don Draper love, complaining about our wives (and our wives' justified complaining about us), mockery of the Trader Joe's Fearless Flyer, a peek behind the reality show curtain with "Last Comic Standing" star Nash (and veteran reality show logger/transcriber Hubbard), and an impromptu segment about wedding planning and "urban radio" with Gene's wife Tish. Also featuring your daily requirement of stoner rock... the music of Sleep.

Lauren Weedman

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:21:38 -0700

Lauren Weedman is an author, actress, and all-around awesome person. Her first break in television was as a correspondent for "The Daily Show," an experience which she wrote about for Seattle's weekly "The Stranger" and her book "A Woman Trapped in a Woman's Body (Tales from a Life of Cringe)." Her TV and movie appearances include "Reno 911," "The United States of Tara," "Imagine That," and "Date Night," and on the Oxygen Network web series "Our Bodies, Myself." She can be seen on HBO's "Hung" as the client known as "Horny Patty." Her acclaimed one-woman plays include "Amsterdam," "Homecoming," "Wreckage," and "Bust." Her new show, "No... You Shut Up" can be seen at The Steve Allen Theater at 4773 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles, every Sunday night through the end of October. She joins Gene and Brodie on the podcast for a conversation touching upon Prop 19, babies, nude scenes, IQ testing, insecurity, career potential, creating work for yourself while also working in L.A., prison girls, broken hearts, taking Jon Stewart out of his comfort zone, and the improv and theatre world. Also featuring... the music of Stab City Slit Wrists.

MJ Offen

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:06:26 -0700

MJ Offen is an artist, comedian, and writer. She graces Gene and Brodie with her presence on this episode to discuss and debate alcoholism, circumcision, exoplanets, Flappers in Burbank, the passing of Greg Giraldo, Judaism, and the secret lives of Playboy bunnies. Gene plays the pennywhistle, then gets dissed when he exits the room and leaves Brodie and MJ alone with the microphones. A computer crashes, but MJ saves the show with her treatise on the rebirth of "cool." Also featuring the music of Alejandro Jodorowsky.

"The King of TV" Paul Goebel

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 06:00:03 -0700

"The King Of TV" Paul Goebel is an actor, comedian, and host of "The Paul Goebel Show" podcast. He was TV Land's Ultimate TV Fan, the TV Geek on "Beat The Geeks," and the chef who did something unsavory with your French toast in "Not Another Teen Movie." On this episode, we discuss the boob tube, anger issues, animal rights, and Morrissey's racism. Also, the music of the Misfits.

Stefane Zamorano

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:39:14 -0700

Stefane Zamorano is an actress, comedian, teacher, and writer who co-hosts the "Comedy And Everything Else" podcast. She also appears on and writes for "The David Feldman Comedy Podcast" and "The Jimmy Dore Show," now both on KPFK Pacifica Radio (90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara), and the monthly live show "Pop and Politics" at the UCB Theatre in L.A. Her one-woman show "POCHA!" deals with her identity as an Americanized Mexican who doesn't speak Spanish. We discuss all that, as well as the youth of America and the education system, and a kinky tangent into cosplay where Gene and Brodie turn the teaching tables on Stef to enlighten her about the world of furries. Also, featuring the music of Lou Miami and the Kozmetix.

Sam Proof

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 08:22:37 -0700

Sam Proof (http://samproof.tv) is an actor, producer, and writer. His show livestreams every Saturday from Meltdown Comics on Sunset in Los Angeles and he curates the post-apocalyptic themed blog Podpocalypse. He appeared in season two of "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job" as Raz and produces and appears in shorts on his YouTube channel. He is a part of the "Enchantment Under The Web" Web Prom 2010, a charity ball at Busby's East in Los Angeles on Wednesday, September 22. On this episode, we discuss "TV Guide," Upright Citizens Brigade's improv and writing courses, Mother Brain, and just who runs Bartertown. Also featuring... the music of Jawbreaker!

Sam Varela (Naked Comedy)

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:44:28 -0700

Sam Varela is the host of "Naked Comedy" (http://nakedcomedy.org), where she conducts in-depth interviews with the top performers in comedy today. On this episode of "Shakeytown," Sam tries to turn the interviewing tables on Gene and Brodie, but not before she herself has the tables turned on her! Conspiracy theories! Mean Hitchcock! Racism in NorCal! Airplane noise! Brak and Space Ghost! Did I mention the table turning?

A Very Special Shakeytown

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:11:05 -0700

Your emails, your calls, your reviews, your questions, and our trips to New Orleans and New York City! Also featuring music from Mishka Shubaly and Malkah Duprix!

Jen Kirkman

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:05:46 -0700

Jen Kirkman (jenkirkman.com) is a writer and comedian whose album "Self Help" was AST Records' first release. She starred in the award-winning short film "Drunk History," wrote and appeared on E! Network's "Chelsea Lately," and recently began work on a new NBC sitcom "Perfect Couples." We discuss cemeteries, golf courses, "The Buddy Holly Story," celebrity gossip, comedy classes, and Twitter fights. Also this episode: a visit by the ghost of Rodney Dangerfield; a plague of mic problems; and from Manchester - THE SMITHS!

Liezl Estipona & J.P. Spaulding

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:55:34 -0700

Liezl Estipona (http://liezlwashere.com) is a photographer who frequently covers L.A. comedy shows such as Comedy Death Ray at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and The Paul F. Tompkins Show at Largo. Her "Clay Of The Day" website (http://clayoftheday.com) features her sculpture work with clay people and their nefarious deeds. J.P. Spaulding (@JPSpaulding on Twitter) is a stand-up comedian from Chicago. He is also a food enthusiast and knows his cheese like nobody's business. We talk about flipping the bird at Comic-Con, getting into fights with photographers, our favorite video games, and the Joe Pesci song "Wiseguy."

"The Ukulady" Thessaly Lerner

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:47:37 -0700

MEEP! Hey kids, it's "The Ukulady" Thessaly Lerner! Besides a prolific voiceover career that includes "The Sims" and "Silent Hill" video game series, she produces numerous projects: a puppet show called Cupcake and Swizzle Stick; Kit 'n Tenders; a kids' show - The Ukulady UkulUniverse! Thessaly visits us on a rainy day in Burbank to discuss fake mustaches, dangers to the L.A. landscape (nuclear meltdowns, Lindsay Lohan, etc.), internet fatigue, Del Close gossip, kids' shows, and shady dealings in the video game industry.

Eli Braden (pt. 2)

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:53:15 -0700

The exciting conclusion to the earthquake cliffhanger!!!

Anne Beatts

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:43:19 -0700

PEOPLE! It behooves us to bring you a very special edition of the podcast this week... Anne Beatts is a writer, producer, professor at USC and Chapman, and true legend of comedy. She has a sketch writing course coming up July 30th through August 1st at Wordspace (http://wordspace.net) in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Atwater Village. In our conversation, she shares her philosophies on the differences between writing and performing for radio, stage, stand-up, and screen, and her thoughts on Los Angeles comedy clubs, improvisation, spontaneity, and writing the funny down for later. She was the first woman to become editor at National Lampoon, both the magazine and radio show. As one of the first writers hired by Lorne Michaels, she won the Emmy for her work on "Saturday Night Live," where her and Rosie Shuster created such characters as Uncle Roy, Fred Garvin: Male Prostitute, and Todd and Lisa (whose popularity literally put the word "nerd" in the dictionary). She created the cult TV hit "Square Pegs," which launched Sarah Jessica Parker's career and featured musical performances by The Waitresses and Devo, introducing punk rock characters on TV... sorry, sorry, "new wave" (different head). We talk about dealing with the network, a difficult Mike Ovitz, and a conveniently placed Dwayne "Dobie Gillis" Hickman in trying to see her vision through for the show. She also helped revamp the first season of "A Different World," and created the characters that would later usurp Lisa Bonet's Denise Huxtable as the leads on the show - Whitley and Dwayne Wayne. Besides Beatts' literary and television works, she also wrote the book for Leader Of The Pack, the Elle Greenwich Broadway musical. We discuss her upcoming classes, how she made her way as a woman in a male-dominated industry, the questionable ethics behind how money is made with internet content, why Gary Shandling is more like Craig Kilborn than Yoda, where Jim Hightower has got it right (but where he got it wrong), the recent GQ issue on comedy, why "Modern Family" is both good and bad (and "According To Jim" is just bad), the genius of Mitch Hedberg, the insanity of Michael O'Donoghue, a prank Bill Murray played on her before his "Square Pegs" appearance, a joke she wrote for Chevy Chase that he tried to sandbag, and many more memories from her 40 years in comedy. For more information on Finding Your Comedic Voice, contact Wordspace at info@wordspace.net. Or, contact Anne Beatts directly at Beattsclass@aol.com, or 310-273-1637. This episode also features the music of The Bouncing Souls (http://bouncingsouls.com)

Eli Braden (pt. 1)

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:35:25 -0700

Eli Braden (@elibraden on Twitter) is a comedian, musician, and writer whose work has appeared on The Huffington Post, Funny Or Die, Comedy Death Ray Radio, Comedy Central's "Atom TV," and G4's "Web Soup." His music videos include "Gay Ray, The Reggae Gay (The Homosexual Rasta)" and "Fat Girls." Among other topics in this special two-part episode, we discuss how every young man seems to find his first pornography in the form of discarded erotic fiction, the portrayal of the LGBT community in media and popular culture, and early 20th century racist/homophobic/sexist death cults (a.k.a. "Our Gang"). We also talk Devo, The Dead Milkmen, Oingo Boingo, and leave you on the edge of your headphones in a blood chilling cliffhanger. WHO... WILL... SURVIVE?!

Janie Haddad

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:28:37 -0700

Janie Haddad (@janiehaddad on Twitter) is an actress, vlogger (that's video blogger!), and self-professed comedy nerd. She has appeared on episodes of "Desperate Housewives," "Criminal Minds," "Monk," ""The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman," "Root Of All Evil," and appears in the upcoming film release "Some Guy Who Kills People", "a horror-comedy about a small town loser fresh out of the loony bin who seeks revenge on those he deems responsible for ruining his life," directed by Jack Perez ("Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus"). We talk about pursuing work in the entertainment business and dealing with rejection. She has also appeared on "Badge Ladies", a web series about the Lady Cop Division of the NYPD, which she wrote and produced with Samantha McIntyre. She'll be in a new web series called "Cupidity." We talk about giving yourself creative opportunities, such as when Haddad and friends founded the Meadows Basement theatre company. She's also a voice on the new Cartoon Network series "Regular Show", and we talk about life in the voiceover booth. We talk about national parks, Guys who freak out on "Last Comic Standing," and rest and relaxation at the spa (where fish nibble on your feet, though Brodie operates under the misapprehension that bugs are utilized instead). This episode also features music by I See Hawks In L.A.

Comedy's Ron Babcock

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:23:39 -0700

Comedy's Ron Babcock (heyron.com) is a stand-up performer, writer, actor, editor, and old friend of Brodie's from their days in Phoenix, AZ. They worked together on Modest Proposal, a zine and comedy group Ron co-created with Ryan McKee. Since moving to Los Angeles (this episode marks his fifth anniversary here!!!!!), Ron has appeared on "Last Comic Standing," at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, and on both The David Feldman Comedy Podcast and FunnyOrDie.com as the character George Lezley, an apologist for everything from Kim Jong Il to the BP oil spill. We talk about the perils of dating and relationships, crazy people, Burning Man, the World Cup, and "fan-based" comedy shows (a.k.a. "bringers").

April Richardson

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:19:40 -0700

April Richardson (aprilrichardson.com) is a comedienne, blogger, and zinester. She is one of the hosts of "Breakfast With The Smiths" on indie1031.com, and we talk about our love for Morrissey. Danzig comes up on the show once more, but this time he likes one of us - and one of us REALLY likes Anderson Cooper. We also discuss our favorite British comedy shows, time travel and parallel universes, and the evils of facial hair. This episode also features the music of GRAVY TRAIN!!!!

Tom Neely

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:07:02 -0700

Tom Neely (http://iwilldestroyyou.com) is an artist whose work includes the award-winning "The Blot" and his latest release, "Henry and Glenn Forever," which imagines Rollins and Danzig as a domestic partnership. We discuss small town folk art, horror comics, the D.I.Y. ethic, and ducking gunfire. We also hear Tom's music project, Self Indulgent Werewolf.

Epiz0de Zer0

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:55:24 -0700

Meet the hosts of Shakeytown Radio Hour, Gene George and Brodie Foster Hubbard.

Music Choice

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:02:06 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Sick! The sixth minisode!

Gene's Mom

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:59:49 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Yo, check out the fifth minisode!

Rehab

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:58:04 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Go forth to the fourth minisode!

Moving

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:55:58 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Feast your ears on the third minisode!

Saint Nick

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:52:45 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Listen to the 2nd minisode!

Sic semper tyrannis

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:39:37 -0700

A Shakeytown Radio Minute: Hear the first minisode!