The Self Portrait Gospel :: Podcast

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Season 4 Ep.#8 - Dylan Carlson - Earth Nov 18, 2022

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A true pioneer of sound and a sonic wizard of tone, Dylan Carlson has had his thumb on the pulse of all things heavy and mediative for over three decades now. First forming Earth in 1989, the name inspired by the humble beginings of Sabbath, Carlson was already ahead of the curve with what he envisioned for his band. Long song structures, isolated riffs and the attention span of a sherpa upon a Nepalese mountain top, but maybe he was a little too ahead of curve back in those days... With the ressurection of not only the music and the band, but of Carlson himself, Earth has been one of the most consistent forces of nature and ancient practises for the last 15 years. With 2008's release of "The Bees Made Honey In The Lion's Skull" really changing the status and trajectory of the band, Earth has stood the test of time and have solidified their place among the stars. It was a true honor speaking with the legend and getting to know him on many different levels. Carlson has been through alot, to say the least, but one things for certain, he's not going anywhere no matter how bad the world may seem at times! That's when great art is made and this guys are a great example of people rising to the occasion and truly reflecting that. Enjoy!

Season 4 Ep. #7 - Kyle Field of Little Wings Nov 11, 2022

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Field is one of the most unique and spiritual artists, in my opinion, to the day. His guitar and voice a sonic vibration through the natural world, his work organic and plenty, his style abstract and philosophical. Little Wings is a special spirit in this world of sound and color and I'm stoked to finally have him on the podcast! Make sure to check out Uncle Kyle's new works on labels such as Sun Cru and Astral Spirits!

Season 4 - Ep. #5 - Jason Woodbury Oct 26, 2022

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Jason Woodbury is a writer, deejay and record man based in the Sonoran Desert. He's the creative director at Hello Merch, editor of Justin Gage's "Aquarium Drunkard", host of the Transmissions podcast as well as his monthly program "Range and Basin on Dublab". Woodbury has contributed to such platforms as Pitchfork, AD, Flood Magazine, CBR, Relix and many more. Theres not much Woodbury can't do and when he's not writing about music, you can find him playing with his group Kitomoto! It was a good time sitting down with this swiss army knife cat to talk about all things music, UFOs and of course the goat of all goats, Adam Sander. Enjoy!

Season 4 Ep. #4 - Randy Holden (Part Two) Oct 21, 2022

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Ending this two Part series with the legendary Randy Holden was something cosmic and spectacular. This is the most intimate betrayal of the guitar god's life as we explore beyond the music! Holden eventually stopped playing music all together, if you can imagine, and move to Hawaii where he fell in love with commercial fishing before buying his own boats and becoming his own captain! Holden really held on for dear life as things unfolded for him over the decades with loss, heart ache and existentialism all around him, but he never gave up! Relocating back to California he began to play again and with an old friend from Blue Cheer, the late Paul Whaley that recorded one last album together. Holden's brainchild "Population 2" got it's proper release on Riding Easy Records a few years back and has since then gained a whole new audience and generation for Holden's groundbreaking work!

I'm beyond excited and honored to share this beautiful and intimate ending to the legendary guitarist story. Enjoy!

Season 4 - Ep. #3 - Glen E. Friedman Oct 16, 2022

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A legend among legends Glen E. Friedman single handedly documented the California Dogtown skate scene in the mid 70's when he was just a teenager and had already been published in Skateboarder magazine during this time! He shot the likes of the late Jay Adams, TA, Peralta, Red Dog and so many more. Soon after he would go on to do just the same for the emerging punk movement that sprawled the land and took over the consciousness of the youth in the the early 80s. Friedman took some of the earliest photos of bands such as Black Flag, Bad Brains, Minor Threat and many more. Friedman was also on the early horizon of Hip-Hop and was able to captures some of earliest pioneers of the game such as Run DMC, ICE-T, Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, etc. A true renegade and master of his craft. Friedman has captured some of the most pinnacle moments in skatebaording and music culture in the last 40 plus years. It was incredibe speaking as well as meeting Friedman as I've been a fan of his for as long as I can remember. Enjoy!

Season 4 - Ep. #2 - Randy Holden (Part One) Oct 14, 2022

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One of the greatest guitarist of all time, Randy Holden is a house hold name not only in rock n' roll, but in HEAVY METAL! Prior to joining Blue Cheer, Holden was always and still is, on a mission, a cosmic mission to find the right tone and sustain to project his guitar sound to the cosmos.

In this two part series Holden and I talk about his early days with Fender IV, Sons of Adam, what was left of Blue Cheer towards the end of the 60s when he joined and recording the heaviest most explosive record of all time, "Population 2". Enjoy!

Season 4 Ep. #1 - Mike Stax - Ugly Things Magazine Oct 09, 2022

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What a great episode to kick off Season 4! Mike Stax has been at it with Ugly Things Magazine for over thirty years! Covering bands and artists that didn't receive the attention, or acknowledgment that they deserved so long ago, as well as shedding light on legends such as the Craig Smith story here recently. Born and raised in England, Stax moved to So-Cal in the early 80s to pursue music and what he would come to find out a few years down the line was starting a rock and roll magazine was also in his future! It was great meeting and speaking to the legend behind UTM and getting to know him as he too feels he was born to late. Stax is wonderful at bridging the gap between past/present and bringing these stories to light. He's definitely inspired what I do here with the podcast and my online publication! Enjoy!

Season 3 Ep. #20 - Fred Pessaro - Creem Magazine Oct 06, 2022

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In this season finale I spoke to the legend Fred Pessaro about all things music and culture. Pessaro is one of those guys thats always keeping mutliple fires burning all at once. A lover of music and someone that is heavly influenced by culture, he is considered to be one of the most "influential people in NYC" and has editorial expience for prestigious outlets such as Vice, Brooklyn Vegan, New York Times, Revolver, just to name a few. It was great speaking as well as meeting Fred as we spoke about his youth growing up in DC's hardcore scene, going for it when it comes to shooting your shot, bringing rock n' roll's most legendary publication back to life, Creem Magazine and so much more. Enjoy!

Season 3 Ep. #19 - The Jackalope - Joe & The Most Comprehensive Hunter S Thompson Collection In The World Oct 03, 2022

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The Jackalope Joe, arguably has one of the most extensive and intimate collections of the late - great Dr. Hunter S. Thompson in the world. Starting his collection in the early 2000's, Joe set out on a mission to build the life of someone that lived mad and wrote even madder. A person so special, so ludicrous that he simply could not be contained in just the pages he wrote, but in the objects and relics he collected and aquired throughout his life. it was a pleasure speaking to Joe about HST's legacy, the way he chose to live his singular life and so much more. Enjoy!

Season 3 Ep. #18 - Rob (Eclectic Mud) Sep 25, 2022

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Rob (Eclectic Mud) is a homie from the So-Cal area that has a passion for all things rock and roll both from the underground as well the above ground sounds. Born and raised in Connecticut, Rob moved to NYC just after the 9/11 attacks and actually when this conversation took place a few weeks back After many years living in the East Coast and a few journies inbetween, Rob found himself in Southern California in recent years where he is now married and spends his days spinning records and enojoying his wife and child's company. It was a pleasure finally getting to meet the homie after follwing him on social media since the Pandemic. Enjoy!

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