This Week on Lot

TWoL 127: You’re Gonna Need a Shower

Stephen Olker and Friends — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:02:24 +0000

Listen to Episode 127 This week, Steve and I were joined by a special guest from the Dirty Soufth. That’s right, everyone’s favorite lot reporter Underground Villain (a.k.a. William) was our guest host. Thanks for chatting with us UV! With … Continue reading →

TWoL 126: You Might Just Want to Buy a Gun

Stephen Olker and Friends — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:57:40 +0000

Listen to Episode 126 Cast: Steve, Toonces, and Danmar Brahdown: - Danmar fills us in on the happenings at Coachella last week during which she got the hispter flu. - Review of the Blockley in Philly and the Marco / … Continue reading →

Special Report: Rock N Roll Resort v3

Stephen Olker and Friends — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:57:31 +0000

Watch on Ustream Watch on YouTube Hello tiny ragers and welcome to festival season! This special report was recorded live at Rock N Roll Resort v3 in Kerhonkson, NY this past weekend. Tune in to hear Steve and I with … Continue reading →

TWoL 125: Easter Egg Hunt

Stephen Olker and Friends — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:53:31 +0000

Listen to Episode 125 The Cast: Steve, Toonces and Danmar The Guest: Josh Korin The Title: You had to have tuned in live. The Brahdown: - Phish Ticket Check: How we did on mail order, ticketbastard on-sale, and whats on … Continue reading →

TWoL 124: I Guess I Just Wanna Get SPAC Lawns for Sure

Stephen Olker and Friends — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:08:10 +0000

Listen to Episode 124 This week, TWoL was saved by a last minute host substitution. So to begin, special thanks to Fee the Prodigy (Matt) for bravely jumping in as the guest host about 10 minutes before we aired! We … Continue reading →

TWoL 123: PHISH TOUR 2013

Stephen Olker and Friends — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:58:12 +0000

Listen to Episode 123 The long wait for Phish dates ended yesterday with the announcement of a 25 date summer tour spanning from the July 3 through September 1. Scotty B posted his always thorough review of all the dates … Continue reading →

TWoL 122: STFU

Stephen Olker and Friends — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:01:00 +0000

Listen to Episode 122 We’re not gonna lie. It was a tough night, kids. A slew of technical difficulties almost kept us from getting an episode on the books. Some perseverance from UNO finally got us off the ground a … Continue reading →

TWoL 121: TWoLquila

Stephen Olker and Friends — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:21:51 +0000

Listen to Episode 121 Strap yourselves in for a long episode this week, folks. Apparently the Steves and I had a lot of things we needed to get off our chests (and a lot of tequila to drink). We began … Continue reading →

TWoL 120: Unicorns Eating Tacos

Stephen Olker and Friends — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:25:38 +0000

Listen to Episode 120 This week on the program, Steve, Danmar and I were excited to talk about Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, which all three of us attended at Brooklyn Bowl. We (along with the rest of NYC it seems) … Continue reading →

Episode 119: Now Featuring Neon

Stephen Olker and Friends — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:10:51 +0000

Listen to Episode 119 This week on the podcast Toonces and I welcome new host Danmar. She has guested and manned our twitter account a few times over the last year and always to critical acclaim. So we spend a … Continue reading →

Special Report: Jam Cruise 11

Stephen Olker and Friends — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:11:13 +0000

Listen to Special Report Jam Cruise 11 This week on the podcast we are reviewing Jam Cruise, which has become the favorite annual event for many music lovers. While none of your hosts were on the boat this year due … Continue reading →

Special Report: Mayan Holidaze 2012 (podcast)

Stephen Olker and Friends — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:13:38 +0000

Listen to Special Report Mayan Holidaze We got a little delayed by YEMSG but in good old “better late than never” style we are happy to present you with our special report from Mayan Holidaze. On this episode we welcomed … Continue reading →

Episode 118: We Opted to Make Baked Goods Instead

Stephen Olker and Friends — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 22:21:16 +0000

Listen to Episode 118 HAPPY NEW YEAR TWoLers! It’s 2013 and we are off to a good start. Well, a start at least. On tonight’s episode, we (Steve – Toonces – Katie) give our account of the shenanigans at MSG … Continue reading →

Phish After Party Give Away Extravaganza!!

Stephen Olker and Friends — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:51:21 +0000

TWoL is pleased to hook someone up with a guest pass to the very best (IMHO) Phish MSG after party. The show takes place this Sunday, 12/30/12 at 11:55pm at Rebel NYC, which is just one block from MSG. Rebel … Continue reading →

Mayan Holidaze – 2012 (blog)

Stephen Olker and Friends — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:16:46 +0000

The New Camp Bisco – posted 12/24/12 We made it back safe and sound. Good times were had, and we plan on giving a proper “special report”. Expect to see something Wednesday or Thursday night. Lots of pics on … Continue reading →

TWoL 117: Breaking News

Stephen Olker and Friends — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:48:47 +0000

Listen to Episode 117 This episode will be the gang’s last regular episode of 2012. Steve, Toonces and I recorded on a Tuesday night just like we used to. We discussed YEMSG, of course. We talked after parties, tweet-ups, the state … Continue reading →

TWoL 116: Bath Salts

Stephen Olker and Friends — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 04:36:02 +0000

Listen to Episode 116 Well, it’s been about a month since the last TWoL. Honestly though, it wasn’t our fault. There were quite the scheduling conflicts, Superstorm Sandy, and then live music. With so much to cover it was tough … Continue reading →

TWoL 115: Hassled by the Mann

Stephen Olker and Friends — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:45:24 +0000

Listen to Episode 115 Steve, Toonces and I brought you an impromptu late show last night to fill everyone in on what has been happening in TWoL-land. We had a brave few following along live with us but for most … Continue reading →

TWoL 114: Coming Attractions

Stephen Olker and Friends — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:21:40 +0000

Listen to Episode 114 This week on lot, Steve and I were joined by returning guest, Danielle. You brought good reviews after her last appearance so we brought her back. We discussed a ton of upcoming shows to help you … Continue reading →

Special Report: Catskill Chill 2012

Stephen Olker and Friends — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:47:48 +0000

Listen to Special Report: Catskill Chill 2012 This week’s eposide is a very special report about Catskill Chill 2012. Last weekend, September 7-9, Steve and I headed up to Hancock, NY to check out this intimate festival’s third year. Due to … Continue reading →

TWoL 113: Sexy, Dicks, and Bieber? (Podcast)

Stephen Olker and Friends — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:28:18 +0000

Listen to Episode 113 To start, we are joined by special TWoL correspondent Danielle (aka @DanMar85) who held down the end of Phish summer tour on the twitterz for us. She gives some great tips about travel to the dirty … Continue reading →

TWoL 112: Better Bring a Buddy to Snuggle With.

Stephen Olker and Friends — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:58:23 +0000

Listen to Episode 112 This week on lot, Nick returned for a second consecutive show. And he even saw some Phish! He recapped his experiences at Long Beach and nights one and two of Bill Graham just for you guys. … Continue reading →

TWoL 111: Where in the world is Toonces?

Stephen Olker and Friends — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:03:52 +0000

Listen to Episode 111 It’s been a few weeks but I’m back on TWoL again! Nick here, I took a little bit of a hiatus as I was traveling a lot for work and then went on vacation but I’m … Continue reading →

Episode 110: Pulsing Dongs (& Dumpster Babies) (Podcast)

Stephen Olker and Friends — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:13:41 +0000

Listen to Episode 110 This week’s show was a bit of a departure for TWoL. We recorded on a Sunday night and without a script of any kind. Listen in as Steve, Toonces and I wing it and talk about … Continue reading →

Episode 109: You Suck at Tucking! (Podcast)

Stephen Olker and Friends — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 02:18:52 +0000

twol109 Hey everyone, TWoL is back and we have a lot of ground to cover for this episode. We last checked in at the First Tube Poster Show, which was a lot of fun. Since then, we hit up nTelos … Continue reading →

Special Report: Live at the Poster Show

Stephen Olker and Friends — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:26:12 +0000

Listen to Special Report: Live at the Poster Show This past weekend, during Phish’s stellar three day Atlantic City run, the Mothership Art Collective presented the First Tube Poster Show and TWoL was on hand, reporting live. The show was … Continue reading →

Terr Prep – Summer 2012 (Blog)

Stephen Olker and Friends — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:09:25 +0000

Hey Everyone, Since there is no show this week I wanted to kick down a quick update to the TWoL Nation. Phish tour is just two days away and we will be on the scene reporting from Worcester. Look to … Continue reading →

TWoL 108: Steve and Pete

Stephen Olker and Friends — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:57:36 +0000

Listen to Episode 108 I’m gonna keep this post short. It’s myself and PhanArt. He’s been on many a TWoL before. We talk about his recent trip to Hangout Fest and my trip to the Googa Mooga. We run through … Continue reading →

Googa Mooga 2012 (blog)

Stephen Olker and Friends — Sun, 20 May 2012 17:37:30 +0000

Festival Review 5/19/2012 The Great Googa Mooga Prospect Park, Brooklyn Words and Photos: Steve O. “An amusement park of food and music” was erected this weekend in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. TWoL was lucky enough to score tickets to both days … Continue reading →

TWoL 1 Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh 7 (Podcast)

Stephen Olker and Friends — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:02:14 +0000

Listen to Episode 107 This week, Steve and I were joined by a special guest from the Midwest, Josh Korin. After some brief housekeeping news (hint: keep your eyes peeled for more blog posts and written content from TWoL in … Continue reading →

EOTO @ Roseland Ballroom 04.20.12 (BLOG)

Stephen Olker and Friends — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:48:13 +0000

Show Review 4/20/2012 EOTO @ Roseland Ballroom Words: Katie Pics: Steve O. It’s not often that a concert occurs exactly where and when you want it to. This past Friday, 04.20.12, at the Roseland Ballroom, however, the EOTO show did … Continue reading →

TWoL 106: Sloppy Seconds?

Stephen Olker and Friends — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:04:05 +0000

Listen to Episode 106 Drum roll please…..the second leg of Phish summer tour 2012 was finally announced today and we honestly aren’t sure what to think of the schedule. The long awaited announcement held some new surprises with the key … Continue reading →

TWoL 105 – H3tty Crystal Pillow Fight

Stephen Olker and Friends — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:37:45 +0000

Listen to Episode 105 Hey, kids! This week yields a h3tty dose of bro with Steve squared going all Type II, nailing the transitions, and bringing you the news you need. Both hosts had a healthy dose of music this … Continue reading →

TWoL 104: Tragic Peacock Accident

Stephen Olker and Friends — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:18:03 +0000

Listen to Episode 104 This week’s episode is jam packed with information about this summer’s happenings. First, we bring you a ticket check on all the leg 1 summer Phish dates. Basically, nTelos and Jones Beach are sold out but everything … Continue reading →

TWoL 103: Pulled Pork and Martinis

Stephen Olker and Friends — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:03:51 +0000

Listen to Episode 103 Tons of stories to cover this week, let’s get right into it! First and foremost, Phish tickets go on sale tomorrow morning! If you got screwed in the lottery, and from the looks of the twitter … Continue reading →

TWoL 102: Major Hard-on for This Week on Lot

Stephen Olker and Friends — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:30:22 +0000

Listen to Episode 102 Happy Phish tour announcement week kids!! It’s the most wonderful time of the year besides, well, tour itself. But first, a big congrats to TWoLer Stuart White, winner of our Aura Music Festival ticket giveaway. Stuart … Continue reading →

TWoL 101: Intro to Podcasting

Stephen Olker and Friends — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:54:33 +0000

twol101 Big news of the week is the long awaiting first wave of artists announcements at Bonnaroo. Heavily rumored headliners Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Phish were kangfirmed. This year there is a ton of camping, ticketing, and food … Continue reading →

TWoL 100: Rumor has it

Stephen Olker and Friends — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:06:01 +0000

Listen to Episode 100 TWoL turns a century today, that’s right we’ve done ONE HUNDRED episodes and that doesn’t count the twenty or so special reports! For our big episode we decided to gather the whole crew together, from the … Continue reading →

TWoL 99: 99 Episodes of TWoL on the Blog

Stephen Olker and Friends — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:27:38 +0000

Listen to Episode 99 Four hosts, Steve, Emilie, Toonces and Katie, came out to celebrate our 99th Episode tonight. In case you missed his awesome special report from the boat Steve gave us a quick rundown of his Jamcruise experience. … Continue reading →

Special Report: Jam Cruise 10

Stephen Olker and Friends — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:50:58 +0000

Listen to Special Report – Jamcruise 10 Well, TWoL is back on land and we are happy to report that a great time was had by all. I was fortunate enough to sit down with Scott Bernstein from Hidden Track … Continue reading →

TWoL on a Boat: Jam Cruise Update

Stephen Olker and Friends — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:53:03 +0000

Howdy TWoLers! Katie here, just got an update from Steve and Noob Laura who are currently pulling away from Jamaica on Jam Cruise. Steve sent along a ton of pictures and a few quick impressions of the music to whet … Continue reading →

TWoL 98: Phish at MSG, the Rainbow Unicorn Army, brought to you by Train Tacos.

Stephen Olker and Friends — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:18:39 +0000

Listen to Episode 98 And just like that, YEMSG is over. But we still wanna talk about it. This week, Steve, Katie and Toonces tackle some hard hitting news topics: the ticket situation, the rainbow unicorn army, new MSG layout … Continue reading →

TWoL 97: Emilie’s Pink Jingle Balls

Stephen Olker and Friends — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:17:08 +0000

Listen to Episode 97 New Years is right around on the corner and another year of TWoL is nearly under our belts. Thank you so much to those that have supported us and continue to support us, we appreciate you … Continue reading →

Episode 96: Get in da Choppa!

Stephen Olker and Friends — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:12:34 +0000

Listen to Episode 96 This week on lot Steve, Katie and Toonces learned that Phish is not the only band playing on NYE. Who knew? We discuss Hidden Track’s extensive run down of NYE shows across the land. And remember, … Continue reading →

TWoL 95: Chicken Waaaaangs!

Stephen Olker and Friends — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:53:23 +0000

Listen to Episode 95 We have Steve, Nick, and Emilie this week. Emilie is back on the carnivore side and has kicked the veggie lifestyle to the curb, hence our episode title for the week. Chicken waaangs are an amazing … Continue reading →

90′s Phish Turkey Mixer via type II cast

Stephen Olker and Friends — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:16:14 +0000

Listen to the Turkey Mixer This is a cross-post from type II cast. A Thanksgiving themed Phish mix tape for your listening pleasure. Enjoy and have a Happy Turkey Day everyone. - Steve

Episode 94: A Canadian, A Chick, and a Wife-Beater

Stephen Olker and Friends — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:25:35 +0000

Listen to Episode 94 This week on lot, the podcast moved into the future and used our video capabilities during the show. Much to our dismay, this means we learned that Nick’s lucky show attire is a “wife-beater.” An American … Continue reading →

Episode 93: And Nick just saw this video…

Stephen Olker and Friends — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:35:00 +0000

Listen to Episode 93 Had a few technical difficulties this week and started a little late, thanks to those that waited in the chat room. This week we talk Roger Waters, Phish, and Toonces’ pink flamingo. Roger Waters has announced … Continue reading →

TWoL 92: We Kinda Regret to Inform You . . .

Stephen Olker and Friends — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:05:51 +0000

Listen to Episode 92 This week, Steve, Emilie and Katie tackled the big news of the day: YEMSG lottery emails have arrived!! Of course we were all big losers. But someone out there must have gotten tickets right? Congrats to … Continue reading →

TWoL 91: Nothing but the preshow!

Stephen Olker and Friends — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:07:34 +0000

Listen to Episode 91 This week Steve decided to pull a fast one the rest of the TWoL crew and record the preshow. Things were going to plan until the rest of the crew knew the jig was up but … Continue reading →