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#026 Alana Savard, Maude Van Der Clamp May 08, 2017

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Mixed media artist Alana Savard joins us on the show to discuss her unique style of art which includes acrylic paints, candy, nature, and other household supplies on canvas. She also goes into detail about what lengths she would go to for a commissioned project. Also, the world’s oldest burlesque dancer chronicles her long life!
Credits: Alana Savard, Michelle Studer

Alana’s Website: https://www.alanasavard.com/

Attributions:
“I Like Being Me (Big Band version feat. Jean Bean)” by Uncle Neptune

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

Interlude Song:
“Somewhere in My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#025 Mort Horton, Jim Creaser May 01, 2017

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Professional Police Line-up Participant Mort Horton joins us on the program to discuss his storied acting career and how the roads of his life led him to filling out police line-ups. Also, Caregiver for the Elderly Jim Creaser goes into detail on the often complicated life of taking care of the seniors of America.
Credits: Andy Reid, David Hillbom
Attributions:
“Dirt Baby” by Bad Ronald
Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000
Interlude Song:
“Somewhere in My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#024 Nebr The Tiger, Wets Bloomfield Apr 24, 2017

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Local hip-hopman Nebr The Tiger joins us on the program to discuss how his music has evolved and changed over the years, how he has been rebranding himself, and what artists influence him the most. Also, local nomad Wets Bloomfield talks about life travelling around the country in his RV with his pet snake Just Peter and promotes his magazine.
Credits: Nebr The Tiger, Lauren Duprey
Attributions:
“Energy” by Nebr The Tiger
“Voodoo (Frank Ocean Cover)” by Nebr The Tiger
“Confessions” by Nebr The Tiger
Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000
Interlude Song:
“Somewhere in My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#023 The Tom Toms, Ricky Peanuts Apr 17, 2017

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Rock group The Tom Toms joins us on the show to discuss their ever-evolving sound, their storied history, and discuss the philosophy behind “Rhythm, Beauty, and Chaos.” Also: Hand for the Future Mayor of Detroit Ricky Peanuts details how the city will be changed in the future and heeds a few dire warnings!
Credits: Kayla Day, Chris Day, Elaina Day, Michelle Russell-Mcauley, Ray Duprey
Attributions:
“Stella” by The Tom Toms
“Judgement Day” by The Tom Toms
“Liar, Liar” by The Tom Toms
Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000
Interlude Song:
“Somewhere in My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#022 Moriah Sultes, St. Louis Ticklestrings Apr 10, 2017

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Fervent guitarist and trumpeter Moriah Sultes joins us on the show to share her music and to talk about her background and influences. Also, Blues Musician St. Louis Ticklestrings tells us of his troubled beginnings and plugs his famous “Ticklestring Boneyard.”
Credits: Moriah Sultes, Jim Rimmel, Brandon Reeves
Attributions:
“The Way It Is” by Moriah Sultes
“Waiting” by Moriah Sultes
“Top Shelf” by Moriah Sultes
Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000
Interlude Song:
“Somewhere in My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#021 Ed Laylass, Bertram Lucien Zinc Apr 03, 2017

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Proprietor of the ever popular attraction “Detroit Labyrinth”, Ed Laylass joins us on the program to describe his impressive, winding, and, indeed, treacherous mazes. Later, Modern Dandy Bertram Lucien Zinc describes, in painstaking detail, his everyday life as a glamor man, and discusses his new book “Who’s Your Dandy: A Guide On How To Be Sublime Without Interruption.”
Credits: Andy Lograsso-Gaitens, Anthony Douglas
Attributions:
“Into the Labyrinth” by Starover Blue
Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000
Interlude Song:
“Somewhere in My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#020 Mitch Haba, Gerdy Fernbottom, Marlon Brando Mar 27, 2017

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Co-host of the “Woodword’s Filmcast” podcast Mitch Haba joins us to discuss the Oscar’s, Kong Skull Island, and his favorite Animated Movies! Also, Plant Fitness Instructor Enthusiast Gerdy Fernbottom walks us through some plant-based exercises and Film Icon Marlon Brando joins us to discuss what he’s been up to for the past two decades.
Credits: Mitch Haba, Lauren Duprey
Attributions:
“Don Juan” by Pierre De Gaillande
Intro Theme:
“Somewhere In My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#019 Shantell Saffron, Jordan Wulff Mar 20, 2017

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Yoga instructor for celebrity animals Shantell Saffron joins us on the show to discuss how she got into the business, the different stretches involved in animal yoga, and her many different famous clients including Air Bud and Beethoven! Later, Auxiliary Percussionist Jordan Wulff discusses the life on the road as an auxiliary percussionist and his jam band The Funk Porpoise.
Credits: Audra Jantz, Graham Leslie
Attributions:
“Farm Animals” by 14 Foot 1
Intro Theme:
“Somewhere In My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#018 Anthony Retka, Clark Harding Mar 13, 2017

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Singer-songwriter Anthony Retka joins us to perform some songs off of his new album “Fields & Fortresses” and to discuss his influences growing up, his band The Big Parade, and the Hamtramck Music Festival. Professional clown Clark Harding discusses his hobbies outside of being a clown and tells us some jokes!
Credits: Anthony Retka, Kyle O’Neil
Attributions:
“Otherside” by Anthony Retka
“Walk Away” by Anthony Retka
“Don’t Know How” by Anthony Retka
Intro Theme:
“Somewhere In My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#017 Five Pound Snap, Lyle Nudnik Mar 06, 2017

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Space-groove sensation Five Pound Snap joins us to debut some of their new music, discuss how they met, and describe the secret handshake origins of their band name! Also, Famous Etsy Pillow Maker and author of the book Pillow Pile: Being the King of Pillows Aint’s As ‘Etsy’ As You Think Lyle Nudnik makes an appearance!
Credits: Alex Niemi, Michael O’Brien, Gwendolyn Macphee, Charlie Matt
Attributions:
“Lady Gets High” by Five Pound Snap
“Bayin’ in the Morning” by Five Pound Snap
“Convex Hollow” by Five Pound Snap
Intro Theme:
“Somewhere In My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

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