The MC Lars Podcast
New joyful interviews every week!
Episodes
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Episode 95: Phone Freak
June 22nd, 2020 | 1 hr 31 mins
This week on the podcast, I talk to Doug Burke (Phone Freak), whose classic 90s prank call album “the Telephone Experience” still remains one of my favorites. We talk about meeting online over a quarter of a century alone, sobriety, and why the Jerky Boys movie is still so strangely enduring. A wonderful talk a dear friend, I look forward to learning about Doug’s future forays into standup comedy and podcasting.
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Episode 94: Akira the Don
June 15th, 2020 | 1 hr 11 mins
An interview with British Meaningwave inventor, Akira the Don. We talk about what it was like growing in Wales before the internet, the time he opened for me on tour in the UK in 2011 and fatherhood. We also reminisce about the first time he interviewed me, on my first ever UK tour, in September 2003. Thanks Akira!
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Episode 93: The Rondo Brothers (Part II)
June 8th, 2020 | 54 mins 56 secs
On part two of my two-part series on Bay Area production duo the Rondo Brothers, Brandon Arnovick talks about growing up in Silicon Valley, going to college in Chico and working Hoodie Allen. An awesome conversation with a talented producer!
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Episode 92: The Rondo Brothers (Part I)
June 1st, 2020 | 1 hr 20 mins
This week, I talk to the Rondo Brothers’ Jim Greer about his career in music, his philosophy on what makes a good producer, and what I taught him about music. We also talk about how he got into the music business and how he has managed to stay so fierce and healthy. Thanks Jim!
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Episode 91: Flobots
May 25th, 2020 | 1 hr 1 min
An interview with Brer Rabbit (Stephen Bracket) of Denver rap legends Flobots! We talk about their hit “Handlebars”, the group’s switch from a major label to becoming independent, and ways bands can communicate better. Thanks Stephen!
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Episode 90: Maximus Skaff
May 18th, 2020 | 54 mins 5 secs
An interview with Hand Job Academy’s Maximus Skaff, wherein he talks about growing up in West Virginia, going to art school in New York and how his transgender identity has influenced his work. We also talk about the time we worked with Watsky on the music video for “Never Afraid”.
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Episode 89: Clara Bizna$$
May 11th, 2020 | 1 hr 10 mins
An interview with Clara Bizna$$ of Hand Job Academy, the heart of the legendary Brooklyn NY rap group. We talk about West Virginia, her Filipino heritage, and her creative process.
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Episode 88: Ash Wednesday
May 4th, 2020 | 1 hr 30 secs
Right before she gave birth to our son, I sat down with Ash Wednesday and we recorded this interview for him to hear when he's old enough. It's an open letter to Atlas. (Spoiler alert: Atlas, your mom was in a band called Hand Job Academy.)
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Episode 87: MC Snax (Part II)
April 27th, 2020 | 36 mins 53 secs
Part two of my in-depth interview with Canadian nerdcore Juggalo rapper MC Snax in which we talk about the different types of Christianity, Violent J's autobiography and his upcoming projects. Thanks Snax!
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Episode 86: MC Snax (Part I)
April 20th, 2020 | 1 hr 6 mins
An interview with Canadian Juggalo / nerdcore rapper and producer MC Snax! We talk about C.S. Lewis, his collaboration with Anybody Killa and his future projects.
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Episode 85: MC Lars
April 13th, 2020 | 1 hr 13 mins
This week on the podcast, my tour manager / guitarist / bass player Mike Russo interviews me about the creative process and why on earth I keep doing this stuff.
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Episode 84: K-Murdock
April 6th, 2020 | 1 hr 5 mins
An interview with K-Murdock, a teacher, producer and friend I met through Mega Ran in 2011. We talk about live in DC, being a father and upcoming projects. Thanks Kyle!
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Episode 83: Former Fat Boys
March 30th, 2020 | 1 hr 22 mins
An interview with Ben Garbe, the creative mind behind Former Fat Boys, an OG nerdcore project. We talk about Star Wars, Nerdaplooza, and marketing on this in depth classic interview. Thanks Ben!
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Episode 82: Tribe One
March 23rd, 2020 | 1 hr 24 mins
An interview with nerdcore rapper Tribe One (Niles Gray), who made a name for himself rapping about comic books and popular culture. We talk about our tours and how he goes from famous rapper on the weekends to teacher during the week! Thanks Niles.
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Episode 81: Zak Vetter
March 16th, 2020 | 1 hr 28 secs
An interview with my high school friend and sustainability educator Zak Vetter! We talk about our past and future projects and his work with the Dry Climate Forum. An awesome interview with a great dude!
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Episode 80: The Doubleclicks (Part II)
March 9th, 2020 | 41 mins 56 secs
This week’s podcast is the second part of my two-part series on the Doubleclicks! Recorded towards the end of our amazing tour together, I talk to Aubrey Turner about her role in the band as a cellist and arranger, and her working relationship with her sibling Laser!