The Michael Duprey Variety Hour

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#115 Kelly Rossi, Khat Brigggs Jan 28, 2019

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Playwright, Actor, and Executive Director of the BoxFest Festival, Kelly Rossi, joins us on the show to discuss her upcoming show at Planet Ant called “He Said Yes.” We also discuss the evolution of BoxFest. Then, free-spirited home-trained therapist Khat Brigggs (yes, 3 Gs) stops by to promote her new book “The Three P’s of Prosperity.”

Credits: Kelly Rossi, Claire Babala

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#114 Ancient Language, Sean Spicy Jan 21, 2019

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Avant-rock band Ancient Language joins us on the show to discuss the evolution of the band, their new album “H Y G G E”, and baked goods! Then, good friend of the show Sean Spicy, Original Gerber Baby & Current Gerber Man joins us on the show to discuss his new book and of course we sample some new Gerber Man flavors.

Credits: Matthew Beyer, Christopher Jarvis, Abigail Jaske, Zachary Jarvis,

Attributions: “In A Different Light” by Ancient Language “Until Recently” by Ancient Language “At Last We Are Nothing” by Ancient Language

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#113 Morris Choice Entertainment, Trailer Park Liberace Jan 14, 2019

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Jake Cramer and Allison Elam of Morris Choice Entertainment join us on the show to discuss their upcoming benefit for suicide awareness “Scream Out the Silence”, as well as discuss the evolution of the Morris Choice brand over the years. Then, The Trailer Park Liberace Kid Cock joins us on the show to promote his bombastic singing and just really upset us.

Credits: Jake Cramer, Allison Elam, Sam Meier

Attributions: “Stars Divine” by ZZVAVA “Out Here” by DJ Rafi “Shadow Boy” by The Idiot Kids “Ponzo” by Honeybabe

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#112 Charlie & Halina Matt, Shephard Sullivan Jan 07, 2019

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West Coast-bound Detroit-comedians Charlie & Halina Matt join us just before their departure to discuss how they met and fell in love, as well as how they met and fell in love with comedy and discuss their experience in the Detroit comedy scene. Then, Radio News Man with WWJ 950 AM Shephard Sullivan apologies for his recent drunken antics.

Credits: Charlie Matt, Halina Matt, Graham Leslie

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#111 Duende, Jimmy Croose Dec 31, 2018

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Legendary Detroit rock band Duende joins us on the show to discuss their new album with iconic gothic rock musician David J “Oracle of the Horizontal” as well as to walk us through the history of the band. Then, we get down and dirty with Duende’s criminally criminal lawyer Jimmy Croose, who has definitely seen some things.

Credits: Jeff Howitt, Laura Willem, Joel McCune, Scott Sanford, Ray Duprey

Attributions: “Out Of My Dreams” by Duende with David J “Motor City Squeeze” by Duende with David J “Head (and how to get it)” by Duende

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#110 Christmas Special 2018! with Blake The Intern, Carol Caroles, Vic the Reindeer, Dave Dec 24, 2018

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The holidays are here and we celebrate with friends new and old. Carol Caroles of Carol Caroles’ Carols joins us on the show to share some of her original jingles, then Vic the Reindeer performs some of his stand-up, and Average Joe Dave shares his slice-of-life perspective on the holidays. All of this co-hosted by our great friend Blake The Intern!

Credits: Blake The Intern, Lauren Duprey, Will Curry, Molly Alampi

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#109 Estar Cohen, Santa & Mrs. Claus Dec 17, 2018

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Award-winning Jazz composer and vocalist Estar Cohen joins us on the show to discuss her musical journey as well as what it was like winning the ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer’s Award and playing at Newport Jazz Festival. She also performs a rare stripped down version of her song Mountain Road. Then, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus join us on the show to discuss how they’ve been prepping up for the holidays!

Credits: Estar Cohen, Ryan Westbrook, Eleanor Fuchs

Attributions: “What Remains” by Talking Ear “Mountain Road” by Estar Cohen “Endings” by Estar Cohen

Find Estar Cohen on the Web: Website: http://estarcohenmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EstarCohenMusic/ Bandcamp: https://estarcohenmusic.bandcamp.com/

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#108 Mac Saturn, Spooky Raymond Dec 10, 2018

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Rock band Mac Saturn invades the show to interview Michael as well as to showcase music from their album Atomic Medicine. Then, our resident Holiday spirit Spooky Raymond joins us to warn of this year’s holiday curse and to inform us of what the heck “GHUBER” is.

Credits: Nick Barone, Brett Dooge, Carson Macc, Ray Duprey

Attributions: “Banana Wine” by Mac Saturn “California” by Mac Saturn “Banana Wine 2” by Mac Saturn

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#107 Patricia Polk, Cowboy Rex Ford Dec 03, 2018

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"Found Art" artist Patricia Polk discusses how she creates art through items she only finds on the ground and on the floor. Then, Cowboy Rex Ford sings songs about lost love, being a cowboy on the run from the law, and desperate times calling for desperate measures when it comes to being alone with one's horse.

Credits: Sarah Wilder, Mitch Haba

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#106 Sara Marie Barron, Zora Nov 26, 2018

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Soul singer-songwriter Sara Marie Barron joins us on the show to perform songs off of her debut album “Sad, But True” and also to discuss her musical journey and how she got into the tender headspace required to write her songs. Then, Zora, who’s been around the block around the few times, joins us on the show to discuss the legalization of Marijuana and her relationship with the great Frank Zappa.

Credits: Sara Marie Barron, Mario Sulaksana, Anna Boegehold

Attributions: “One Thing” by Sara Marie Barron “Every Little Thing” by Sara Marie Barron “That Man” by Sara Marie Barron

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