The Michael Duprey Variety Hour

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#006 Betsy Soukup, Minnie Oswald Dec 19, 2016

Show notes

Bass & Voice musician Betsy Soukup joins Michael in the studio to perform her eclectic brand of music and to discuss the differences between improvisational music and comedy. We are also joined by social entrepreneur Minnie Oswald who lays to bed the complicated issues revolving cultural appropriation. Also: Santa Claus has a special message for all of the boys and girls of the world!

Credits: Betsy Soukup, Geulah Finman

Attributions:

“Do You Even Care” by Betsy Soukup
“Sink Down” by Betsy Soukup
“Singing Down the Walls” by Betsy Soukup

Jingle Bells Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

What Child is This Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Intro Theme:

“Somewhere In My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#005 Jerry Jangles, Jake the Bear Hugger, Uncle Eddie Dec 12, 2016

Show notes

The creator of the Jangle Bangle fitness and lifestyle program Jerry Jangles joins us to discuss the ins and outs of his program as well as the importance of rubber bands, Jake the Bear Hugger walks us through his goals and adventures, and Uncle Eddie from Uncle Eddie’s Birdhouse Emporium promotes his television show and discusses his wife’s untimely death. We also feature a song from the great Space Age Heartbreak!

Credits: Jason Petterson, Adam Bacigal, Nick Boulahanis

Attributions:
“Gave My Heart A Break” by Space Age Heartbreak

Intro Theme:
“Somewhere In My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#004 Gray/Bliss, Sarah June Dec 05, 2016

Show notes

The band of a thousand genres Gray/Bliss performs in studio and joins us for an interview where we discuss their humble beginnings, their new album Tilling Lurid Lullabies, and more! We play a game that finally gets to the bottom of the differences between Donkey Kong and Korean War Major General John H Church, and down home girl Sarah June discusses the importance of a good Costco sheet cake.

Credits: Gray/Bliss (Nick Sapounas, Mike La Bella, Henry Johns), Ruth Hiner
Special Thanks: Tommy Porter

Attributions:

“Perennial Digression” by Gray/Bliss

“Exitlude” by Gray/Bliss

“Where Are You Now” by Gray/Bliss

Listen to Gray/Bliss at http://grayblissmusic.bandcamp.com

Intro Theme:

“Somewhere In My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#003 Xavier, Dorothy Chestnut Nov 28, 2016

Show notes

Freelance photographer Xavier and Squirrel Control Advocate Dorothy Chestnut join us on the show to discuss family and world history, and Michael reveals a deep dark secret about himself! Also, Morgan Brooks brings us on an adventure to the forested mountains of British Colombia, and we feature music from electronic musician von Awesome!
Credits: Scott Icenogle, Michelle Studer
Attributions:
“Beaches” by von Awesome
“Escuchar” by von Awesome

SFX:
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https://www.freesound.org/s/342648/

https://www.freesound.org/s/60087/
https://www.freesound.org/s/36754/

https://www.freesound.org/s/85201/

https://www.freesound.org/s/145394/

https://www.freesound.org/s/182793/

https://www.freesound.org/s/34357/

https://www.freesound.org/s/65264/

Intro Theme:

“Somewhere In My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#002 Jordan Jermaine, The Christopher Nov 21, 2016

Show notes

Detroit rapper Jordan Jermaine joins us for an in-studio performance and to talk about activism, the power of rap, and what he would get a forehead tattoo of, “Electronic Guru” The Christopher shares the tenants of his creed, and Herm and Helmsley share their two cents about the election!

Credits: Jordan Jermaine, Ray Duprey, Scott Icenogle

Attributions:

“Cruizin” by Jordan Jermaine

“Fallen Brothers” by Jordan Jermaine

“AIW” by Jordan Jermaine

http://www.freesound.org/people/rivernile7/sounds/234244/

Intro Theme:

“Somewhere In My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#001 Mike McGettigan, Anthony Braxton Nov 14, 2016

Show notes

Michael interviews Mike McGettigan, the Head Writer and Director of The Erie Canal Theatre as well as “Jet Enthusiast” Anthony Braxton, discussing such topics as art, rocket ships, and, of course, MURDER! Featuring music from Atomic Time Bomb.

Credits: Mike McGettigan, Charlie Matt, Raymond Duprey

Attributions:

“Galacticop” by Atomic Time Bomb

“Everything Must Be … Destroyed” by Atomic Time Bomb

https://www.freestockmusic.com/rock-production-music/free-rock-stock-music-legacy/

Intro Theme:

“Somewhere In My Mind” by Apache Tomcat