The MC Lars Podcast
New joyful interviews every week!
Episodes
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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!
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Episode 79: The Doubleclicks (Part I)
March 2nd, 2020 | 43 mins 52 secs
An interview with Laser Malena-Webber of the Doubleclicks! We talk about their music, the book they wrote and what it was like touring together this February!
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Episode 78: Yes Gabriel
February 24th, 2020 | 1 hr 8 mins
A conversation with Yes Gabriel frontman Gaby Alter, where we talk about his time playing with MC Frontalot, his musical work, and his new solo project.
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Episode 77: Stewart Hendler
February 17th, 2020 | 1 hr 33 mins
An interview with director Stewart Hendler, where we talk about his music video work, his film work and fatherhood. A great interview with my awesome cousin!
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Episode 76: Matt Milligan
February 10th, 2020 | 2 hrs 1 min
A conversation with Matt form Wheatus, where we talk about the changing music industry and how Hanson’s “MMMBop” actually has a lot in common with “Teenage Dirtbag”. Wheatus covers the Hanson classic to further prove the point! So tight.
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Episode 75: The Gothsicles
February 3rd, 2020 | 43 mins 48 secs
An interview with Brian from the Gothsicles, where we talk about his origins in Milwaukee fusing gothic and comedy music, as well as his upcoming releases and shows. Thanks Brian!
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Episode 74: Marshal Carper
January 27th, 2020 | 1 hr 15 mins
An interview with MMA fighter, marketing guru and author Marshal Carper! We talk about our collaborations, his projects, and what it was like to live on the Big Island of Hawaii.