The Michael Duprey Variety Hour

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#086 LIVE at The Beaubien House for Ice Off Jul 09, 2018

Show notes

We go live again with a line-up of Stand-Up comedians as part of Scott Icenogle and Jen Maiseloff’s Ice Off Art Show! Bart Dangus, James Cerini, Esther Nevarez, Allen Smock, Tam White, and Brett Mercer all perform sets to the art gallery audience and then sit down for interviews with Michael and co-host Watson Carnation!

Credits: Ray Duprey, Bart Dangus, James Cerini, Esther Nevarez, Allen Smock, Scott Icenogle, Jennifer Maiseloff, Tam White, Brett Mercer

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Intro Theme: “Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song: “Americana Jam” by The Underscore Orkestra

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#085 The Arsonist Choir, Jeremiah X Jul 02, 2018

Show notes

Dan Lowe of The Arsonist Choir joins us on the show to showcase some of his music. We also discuss who would win in a fight between Reagan and Trump, if we would travel back in time to go through elementary school again, and what it’s been like getting back into the swing of things with music. Then, we welcome Jeremiah X on the show, who discusses how he has been enlightened after being abducted by “aliens.”

Credits: Dan Lowe, Adam Fuller

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Attributions:
“Louder” by The Arsonist Choir
“Bridges Are For Burning” by The Arsonist Choir
“Undocumented” by The Arsonist Choir

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Americana Jam” by The Underscore Orkestra

#084 The Old Adage, Jordan Rafaelo Jun 25, 2018

Show notes

Michael recaps his vacation before welcoming pop band The Old Adage joins us on the show! They discuss getting the name of their band from an Atreyu song, how they both started getting interested in music, and they debut a new song! Also, we play the game “Does The Old Adage Know How These Old Adages Happened?” Also, Attitude Entrepreneur, Law of Attraction Master Coach, Oneironaut Jordan Rafaelo returns to the show to discuss his new seminars and develops a little bit of friction with Michael.

Credits: Mimi Chavez, Nino Chavez, Anthony Douglas

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Attributions:
“Hollywood (Remix)” by The Old Adage
“Lame” by The Old Adage
“I Just Wanna Be Me” by The Old Adage

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Americana Jam” by The Underscore Orkestra

#083 LIVE at Detroit Women of Comedy Festival with Nancy Hayden, Tara Rase, and Katie Klein Jun 18, 2018

Show notes

In our very first live episode, we celebrate at the Detroit Women of Comedy Festival with some fantastic special guests! First up, Wilhelmina Bliss, Creatress and Directress of the Little Miss Bliss Pageant, joins us to discuss her history as a pageant creator and her relationship with Morgan Fairchild. Then, CEO of Subsist, Jen Owen Osterdorff tells our listeners how they can improve their lives. If that’s not enough, we also feature Best-selling Romance Thriller Novelist Shandy Tandle! She discusses her work being adapted to film and her upcoming children’s book. We also feature Girls Rock Detroit Band Heart Factory, and also have a special appearance by MDVH’s own Dinah Jones! This packed show is an absolute must listen!

Credits: Nancy Hayden, Tara Rase, Katie Klein, Lauren Duprey

Special Thanks: Clark Eagling, Darren Shelton, Audra Jantz, Kate Holmes

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Attributions:
“Girls Rock Detroit Theme” by Heart Factory
“Nothing Compares 2 U (Cover)” by Heart Factory
“Rising Star” by Heart Factory

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Americana Jam” by The Underscore Orkestra

#082 Nebr The Tiger, Harmonie Drone Jun 11, 2018

Show notes

Nebr, the Tiger comes back on the show to discuss his upcoming album, opening for Joyner Lucas, and his thoughts on the new Cause statue in Campus Martius. Then, Electronic Music Enthusist Harmonie Drone joins us to discuss her excitement for the Detroit Movement Festival. And finally, we debut the new segment Robert Reviews Fruit!

Credits: Nebr, The Tiger, Amy Oprean, Robert Allen

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Attributions:
“Bootleg” by Nebr, the Tiger
“Hi-Fi” by Nebr, the Tiger
“w&b” by Nebr, the Tiger

Robert Reviews Fruit Song:
“Bibou pour rien” by Ève C.

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Americana Jam” by The Underscore Orkestra

#081 Maryann Aurelieus, Giuseppite Cricket, Danny Seabeau Jun 04, 2018

Show notes

Master Gardener, Prolific Knitter, and Proud Owner of a 2009 Toyota Prius Maryann Aurelieus joins us on the show to discuss her tenure in Better Homes & Gardens Magazine and the recent controversy that has been surrounding her life. Then, Jiminy Cricket’s cousin Guiseppite Cricket discusses living in his cousin’s shadow and what it’s like being a living, speaking cricket. And finally, a very special SURPRISE guest joins us on the show. You don’t want to miss this one, guys!

Credits: Eleanor Fuchs, Ray Duprey, Ryan Westbrook

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Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Americana Jam” by The Underscore Orkestra

#080 Detroit Women of Comedy Festival, Debbielynn and Mc’Kayleighlinn Thatch May 28, 2018

Show notes

The organizers of the Detroit Women of Comedy Festival Audra Jantz and Kate Holmes join us on the show to discuss their own comedy journeys and how the festival came to be. And then, later on, Pageant Mother and Daughter Debbielynn and Mc’Kayleighlinn Thatch join us on the show to discuss the wild world of pageantry

Credits: Audra Jantz, Kate Holmes

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Attributions:
“Birds Don’t Sing” by TV Girl

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Americana Jam” by The Underscore Orkestra

#079 SM News Team, Cal Legaris May 21, 2018

Show notes

Sunshine, Moonie, Bean, and JJ of the SM News Team join us on thes how to discuss which celebrity they would fight to the death, covering the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Marche Du Nain Rouge in Detroit, and being snubbed for Metro Times’ Best News Team of 2017. Also, we put their news knowledge to the test with the game “It is a HeadLINE or a HeadLIE?” Then, we are joined by Garbage Lawyer Cal Legaris!

Credits: Mariah Dallas, Nichole Davila, Victoria Drolshagen, Jheremie Jacque, Lauren Duprey

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Attributions:
“Umbrella” by Zombie Jesus and the Chocolate Sunshine Band

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Americana Jam” by The Underscore Orkestra

#078 Matt Morley May 14, 2018

Show notes

#Chillchat is back as Michael welcomes his bestie Matt Morley on the show. In this episode, Michael and Matt discuss a wide range of topics from old, obscure kids’ books from their childhood to getting into shape. Also, Matt outs one of Michael’s biggest fears. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this rambling episode of MDVH!

Credits: Matt Morley

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Attributions:
“La ballade de Jacques Cartier” by Quimorucru

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Americana Jam” by The Underscore Orkestra

#077 WhateverFest, Harold Bornstein May 07, 2018

Show notes

Co-Founders of WhateverFest, Sophocles Sapounas and Brent Szczygielski, join us on the show to discuss the upcoming show, the history of the ‘Fest, and to talk about their individual music projects. Also, former Trump physician Harold Bornstein returns to the show to shine light on his side of the recent controversies. Then, we all play a game called “This Festival is Festifull of What?” Tons of fun to be had in this episode! You don’t want to miss it.

Credits: Sophocles Sapounas, Brent Szczygielski, JR Stuhrberg

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Attributions:
“It Gets Better” by Patrick Davy
“Girth + Raunch” by LNSP
“The Earth Opened Up” by Ladyship Warship

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Americana Jam” by The Underscore Orkestra