The MC Lars Podcast
New joyful interviews every week!
Episodes
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Episode 103: Weerd Science (Part III)
September 21st, 2020 | 1 hr 13 mins
This week on the podcast, Coheed & Cambria's Josh Eppard and I talk about post-COVID touring, UFOs in the Hudson Valley and the future of Weerd Science. We also talk about what we learned from each other this past decade. The third and final interview, we wrap things up nicely. Thanks Josh!
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Episode 102: Weerd Science (Part II)
September 14th, 2020 | 1 hr 10 secs
Part two of my three-part interview with Coheed & Cambria drummer Josh Eppard, whose Weerd Science was the first and only artist I ever signed to Horris Records! We talk about sleep paralysis and his "Red Light Juliet" trilogy this week.
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Episode 101: Weerd Science (Part I)
September 7th, 2020 | 1 hr 23 mins
An interview with Coheed & Cambria’s Josh Eppard, whose indie rap project Weerd Science was briefly signed to my label Horris Records. We reminisce about playing the VANS Warped Tour as a duo and talk about how becoming a Millennial nostalgia act is actually pretty awesome.
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Episode 100: mc chris
July 27th, 2020 | 1 hr 12 mins
An interview with my old friend and collaborator mc chris, wherein we talk about the current state of nerdcore, his future projects, and fatherhood. Also, chris talks how it is important to take breaks from constantly making music to make sure one continues to release quality material. Thanks chris!
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Episode 99: Shawn Levin
July 20th, 2020 | 1 hr 23 mins
An interview with the lead singer of my first band, Horris, in such we talk about his Hotline Served, Kerouac and what it was like growing up on the Monterey Peninsula. Thanks Shawn!
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Episode 98: The PDX Broadsides
July 13th, 2020 | 56 mins 39 secs
An interview with Dr. Jessica F. Hebert of the PDX Broadsides! We talk about the origins of her band, Portland, and why it's probably not a good idea to ingest placenta meat. Thanks Dr. Hebert!
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Episode 97: Dr. Jeb Middlebrook, Ph.D.
July 6th, 2020 | 54 mins 42 secs
An interview with Dr. Jeb Middlebrook, PH.D. (a.k.a. Jus Rhyme, a.k.a. Privilege) about his journey from the music industry, to academia, to becoming a successful realtor. We talk about what it was like being on VH1’s “White Rapper Show” and where hip-hop is going.
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Episode 96: Beavis & Butt-Head Collector
June 29th, 2020 | 1 hr 27 mins
Sean Beard runs the @beavisandbuttheadcollector Instagram, where he displays pieces of collection on which he has spent over $50k. On today’s episode we talk about his noise project, Waves Crashing on Piano Chords, and how his love for Beavis & Butt-Head has helped him build a gigantic online community.
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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.)