Rock N’ Roll Confidential

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Jen with Johnny Marr of The Smiths: Favorite Karaoke and Naughty by Nature Aug 01, 2023

The most important band that changed the entire direction of Jen’s life is The Smiths. Today a lifelong dream of talking with Johnny Marr, guitar legend from the iconic band, amazing solo artist and all around wonderful human comes on the pod. Jen and Johnny talk jukeboxes, favorite karaoke songs and hip-hop band Naughty by Nature.

California Nostalgia with Cut Chemist Jul 09, 2023

Two of the biggest 80s teen movie loving nerds are reunited when Jen sits down with her old pal Cut Chemist to discuss rescue chickens, making pizza and a love for all that is Californian.

Meeting The Anchoress Jun 07, 2023

Can you imagine getting to meet your favorite rock star when you were 13? Jen makes a young fans dream come true when neighbor Carissa joins her to interview critically acclaimed songwriter, musician and author The Anchoress.

Conversations with a Bunnyman May 10, 2023

Jen fulfils one of her best friend’s dreams (shoutout to Brett Cornell!) and talks Lost Boys, Doors, Bigfoot, vinyl records, bondage clothes and writing memoirs with none other than the legendary Will Sergeant, co-founder of the iconic Echo and the Bunnymen.

Touring Stories with Orono of Superorganism Apr 19, 2023

After three long years, Jen is reunited with her beloved adopted child, the wonderful, multi-talented Orono Noguchi, lead singer of indie megaband Superorganism. The re-invention of long forgotten shopping malls, a love for Elliot Smith and the discovery of a cocktail called a ‘Penicillin’ are discussed.

Kickin’ it with Mat Osman of Suede Apr 04, 2023

After three decades of fandom, Jen finally gets to meet the brilliant and multi-talented Mat Osman author, Suede co-founder and all around total bad ass babe. Mat gives Jen some fiction writing tips, shares his desire to learn to draw and aversion to karaoke.

On Call with Artist and Songwriter, Girli Mar 20, 2023

In this mini episode, I check in with one of my favourite people, the fabulous GIRLI. The pressures of social media, the reality of impostor syndrome and living with bleached eyebrows all make an appearance in this brief chat.

Scott Klopfenstein of Littlest Man Band and Reel Big Fish on self esteem, leaning into insecurities and why The Wiz is truly a tear jerker Oct 02, 2022

Multi-instrumentalist Scott Klopfenstein of the Littlest Man Band and former Reel Big Fish, tells Jen about being a solo artist, prom misadventures and why The Muppet Movie Soundtrack is a total classic.

BE THE POSSIBILITY MODEL: PROFESSIONAL SKATER, COMMENTATOR and all-around bad ass ALEX WHITE of KRUX TRUX Sep 28, 2022

It does not get more bad ass than this week’s guest, the incredible Alex White. Alex is former professional skateboarder, current brand and team manager for Krux, the Women’s and Non-Binary Rider Relations Manager at NHS, a TV commentator and the first female Olympic Judge for Skateboarding. During the pandemic, brands scrambled to meet a monstrous appetite for skateboards and accessories, with girls being a huge part of this upsurge in interest. Alex shares her own stories of self-discovery through the sport and the impact it has had in her life, as we discuss artists ranging from La Roux, Le Tigre, Alex Ebert, Bikini Kill, Coolio.

Comin’ through with Chali 2na Sep 14, 2022

The voice of a generation, painter, graffiti artist and original member of Jurassic 5 & Ozomatli Chali 2na reveals his love for disco and secrets to great skin in this episode.

Blake Schwarzenbach of Jawbreaker Aug 31, 2022

Jen gets to fan girl out with mega babe and mega brain, artist and musician Blake Schwarzenbach. Blake is the singer and guitarist for the ground breaking Jawbreaker, formerly of Jets to Brazil, forgetters and The Thorns of Life. The two former graduate students discuss favorite academic reads, Merle Haggard, Joy Division and the importance of a good flip-flop.

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Kw2cacrOEqzpHTYwzx3tb?si=1CWpa9P9RBirx6V9xfrMxg

Rock N’ Roll Confidential: Trailer Aug 09, 2022

Best-selling author and 30-year music industry veteran Professor Jennifer Otter Bickerdike talks about how she started the podcast Rock N Roll Confidential during the Covid 19 pandemic, as well as some of the guests featured in the show’s first season.

Featuring music by Julia Ruzicka’s This Becomes Us

Link to Spotify playlist inspired by the birth of the pod: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7EkuBvdTmoDmlg7cogjU9T?si=5434484839d748e0

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