Episode 63 – TGIL Series Ep. 1 – Origin / Baby Steps, Baby
Mar 19, 2019
Here is the first episode in my quest to give every singe one of The Ground Is Lava’s songs their own episode. This episode is all about the origin of TGIL and the first song we wrote.
The Ground Is Lava’s music is now available on Apple Music and Spotify
Episode 52 – Talor Smith / Biitchseat
May 08, 2018
Yes! Yes! Yes! This episode was a lot of fun. Eric and I had a great talk with Talor. She is a great songwriter! Keep your eye on Biitchseat, y’all. Thanks again, T!
Keep up with Biitchseat by going to their shows on 5/11 and 5/18. Both are at Mahalls.
Listen to their music by checking out their bandcamp biitchseat.bandcamp.com. They just put out an EP.
I thought that I was going to be a bit rusty for this one, but nope. Ya boy pulled it off! This episode was a lot of fun. Liv is a great musician! It was so nice having her over.
Keep up with all of Liv’s music, tour dates, and social media at livlombardi.com
Episode 43 – Ben Selvey / Failed Astronauts
Feb 27, 2018
Ben has been my friend for a while now. It’s nice to hear how he has grown out of his party days and now focuses on being a hardworking family man. I’m happy for you, bud
Keep up with Failed Astronauts. They just put out a new album called Brick Thrower.
Episode 42 – Dave Coughlin / Cobbles / The Scuzzballs
Feb 20, 2018
I have a new friend named Dave! He is a good musician and he and I have a lot in common. It was nice getting to know him and his music during our talk.
Alisha was one of the first people to reach out to me when I announced that Write Songs, You Idiot was going to be something. Over a year later, we made it happen.
Keep up with Punch Drunk Tagalongs. Please go to their album release show on 4/7/18 at the Grog Shop. Tickets are available!
Episode 39 – Joe Maas / Zander One / ZOD1AC
Jan 30, 2018
Instrumental music is interesting. I’ve never had to talk about how it can make someone feel something. Joe, however, has all kinds of feelings wrapped up in his music.
Joe has a lot of music out there. Keep up with it here.
Nez is such a smart song writer. You’ll hear what I’m talking about. This episode was a lot of fun to record. I’m very excited to hear what Nez and the rest of Misfit Life Records comes out with.
Listen to Nez’s music here. Don’t sleep on this guy!
I do this podcast to have conversations with my friends and to learn more about their music. Jack and I have a serious, but very silly conversation. I really liked this one. I know I say that a lot, but I always mean it.
Episode 34 – Gage Volbert / Captain Redbeard and the S. S. Friendship
Dec 19, 2017
This episode took a physical and mental toll on me. I get worn down by the end. This one is definitely one of my favorites. Gage is a smart song writer. It was a real benefit having Nick Muffet sit in too.
Episode 33 – Eddie Gancos / Alomar / City Cop
Dec 12, 2017
It was good getting to sit and just talk with Eddie for an hour. He and I have never had a long conversation before. You get to hear us become actual friends!
Eamon is a great musician who is contributing to the scene with synths and drum machines rather than a guitars. It’s a good way of contributing while still standing out and being an individual.
Please check out aol.ghost along with all the other projects that were named.
Episode 31 – Ben Hendricks / Annabel / Curtail
Nov 21, 2017
I’ve been looking forward to this one for a while now. Ben was one of the first people that I had in mind for this podcast. Thirty-one episodes later, it finally happened.
Annabel is an amazing band. They have meant so much to me over the years.
Please do yourself a favor and listen to Annabel if you haven’t heard them before. Even if you have heard them before, go ahead and listen to them right now.
Episode 28 – Nick Muffet / Penny Arcade RETURNS
Oct 17, 2017
Nick Muffet is back and better than ever. He is armed with new jams and he’s feeling inspired. He tries out a new tune on Eric and I. He’s just real good at music!
Episode 26 – Christian Evans / An Ongoing Story
Oct 03, 2017
Another great #friendchat with my new friend Christian. He’s here to help! His song is very good and I’m excited for you to hear it. Please keep an eye on this guy. He’s got a lot of things planned
Find more of his music on Spotify and on his bandcamp.
Thank you for listening! New episodes are coming up.
Here it is! This is a fantastic #friendchat with my pal Nick. He’s got a great voice and his music is real nice too. We talk about all kinds of things in this one. He even brings up ASMR and Bowling For Soup! I really liked this one.
This was a great #friendchat. Evan is a very smart songwriter. He randomly starts talking about a bridge at some point during the interview and magically relates it to his lyrics! Wow. You’ll hear what I’m talking about. The boy is a genius.
Please listen to Mother Evergreen! Find them on Bandcamp, Instagram, and Twitter.
Love you, Evan. I wish I could see you and my Chi-town crew more often.
Episode 22 – Jonathan Cooney / No Stranger
Sep 05, 2017
Jonathan is straight up one of the best guitar players that I know. He’s got a set of pipes on him too! This guy can PLAY. I was floored by his performance. Hopefully you will be too.
Wow. Two back-to-back laugh fest podcasts in a row. I really like that
Jordan is one of my oldest friends and I think that shows in the interview. He doesn’t really play music anymore, but he was going to be in town so I forced him to do a podcast.
Episode 20 – Josh Voland / The House of Wills
Aug 22, 2017
This might have been the podcast where I laughed the most. Josh is such a good person! They are a fantastic musician and a brilliant songwriter. I was honored that they stopped by to share some music and a chat with me.
Episode 19 – Jacob Lee / Runaway Brother
Aug 08, 2017
I FINALLY got Jacob over here for a podcast. He is a fantastic musician and a very good songwriter. I have been seeing Runaway Brother for a very long time now. Seeing and hearing this band grow as people and musicians is an incredible thing. They are all so talented! If you’re not hip to this band… I don’t even have the words. Just listen to them ASAP.
I’ve only seen Heavenly Creatures a handful of times, but each time has been great. HC puts on a good show. Amy’s songs are all really good! Based off of the one song we talked about, you can tell that she works really hard on them.
I had a lot of fun talking to her!
Heavenly Creatures have a lot of upcoming shows. Go to one if you can. Tell’em Ol’ Jonny sent ya.
Cape Farewell is a trill band. I have known DJ (pictured) and Erich (not pictured) for a long time now. It’s great seeing them and hearing their band get better!
DJ is the soft spoken wordsmith of CF. He writes about interesting things and spins it to relate to his life. Imagine that! #duh
I had a lot of fun recording this one. It was very cool seeing how an old friend writes his songs.
Episode 15 – Rayne / Human Petting Zoo
Jun 28, 2017
Annnnnnd I’m back with a BRAND NEW episode! Wow! This one was a lot of fun to record. Rayne is a very smart musician. She gets to the point with her songwriting. Her songs are very take it or leave it. …You’re going to want to take them. They are all great songs. #youth
You can find more of her songs on her bandcamp. She says that googling Human Petting Zoo will take you right to her music and Facebook. Give it a try!
Thanks again, Rayne!
Thanks for listening and keeping up with WSYI. More episodes are coming up soon!
Episode 04 – Kevin Has A Drug Problem / Alex Couts
Jun 20, 2017
Episode 04 is the last of the old YouTube videos. From here on out, it’s all new stuff! It’s my pal Alex from the band Kevin Has A Drug Problem. I’m not sure who Kevin is though. Maybe Kevin doesn’t exist? Who knows? Alex might… You should ask him. I hope you like this episode. It might feel a little rushed because Alex had to get home because a snowstorm was on its way.
You can listen to more of Alex’s music riiiiiight here!
We’ll be back on track with episode 15 soon. It feels good to have all of these episodes in one place.
Episode 03 – Nic “The Pure Boy” Adkins
Jun 13, 2017
The sweet baby boy has arrived! It’s episode 03 with Nic! His song is called Texting and Driving and it’s about how he doesn’t do that anymore. Good for you, Nic! It IS dangerous.
Please go listen to Nic’s music! It would mean a lot to the Pure Boy.
Thank you for listening and episode 04 will be up next week!
Episode 02 is here! Please listen and let Mary know what you think about her episode. It’s been a real treat watching her grow as a musician. Her songs are already so good and now they’re getting better! I don’t even know what to call that next level.
Episode 01 – Sean Anderson / Lilt & Bloom
May 31, 2017
Yeah, you read that right! THIS is episode 01! That picture is of one of my tallest friends Sean Anderson. He’s fantastic! He is a very good song writer!
Please enjoy this episode! It was the first one and I do things differently now. See if you can spot the difference.
Thanks for listening. Episode 2 will be up next week
Episode 14 – James Pequignot / The Singular
May 23, 2017
Wow! THIS one was fun! Not that the others haven’t been, but you get it. I’ve known James for over 10 years now. He’s a beautiful person and a fantastic musician. If you like the song he played or just music in general, please check out his band The Singular for more awesome songs
James, Eric, and I talked about a lot of things. I really hope you like the interview. Sadly, we don’t touch on how much James looks like John Hodgman or Paul F. Tompkins. I’m sorry.
Thanks for keeping up with WSYI! The first four episodes are going to be up soon.
Episode 13 – Danny / My Mouth Is The Speaker
May 17, 2017
Watching Danny grow as a song writer and musician over the 8+ years we have been friends has been a dream. He’s a very exciting performer and watching his band play always puts the biggest smile on my face.
This episode was special to me. I was excited to have him come over and talk with me.
Chris is the Donatello of The Superweaks. The other teenage mutant ninja turtles would be ok without him, but you would definitely 100% miss the cool gadgets and skills that he brings to the table. He is amazing and I love him. Please check out The Superweaks!
Did you know that Borat references are STILL cool?!
Thanks for keeping up with WSYI! More fun episodes are on the way!
I had a lot of fun talking to Nick. Philly has something in the water. All of the musicians are on this other level. His riffs are so noodly and tender.
Nick episode is 4 of 5 in the Philly Block.
Thanks for keeping up with WSYI More exciting episodes are coming up!
It could take all damn day to cheer me up Gear me up for the race and wish good luck Footprints in the snow left by small shoes That was the last I’d see of you
Your finger’s on the trigger Won’t you pull it? Everything is bright and sharp like an arrow Your small hands, quiet fingers Won’t you force it? Watch it fall apart as fast as you know it
It could take all damn day to cheer me up It’s like I’m stuck in a daze and I gave up You could be the wave to make me move I could only feel this way with you
You call me, “I need you” I promise you I still do I reach out to see you But you don’t leave or pull through The seasons remind you We’re too depressed to stay true The games been beneath you Only to go through the cycles again and again
I had a lot of fun talking with Evan! He makes a mean french press.
Please enjoy this episode
Episode 07 – Mike Bell
Mar 17, 2017
-Philadelphia Girls (Winter Edition)-
The girls in this town all have the saddest eyes It never gets easier watching so many smiles die Let’s get away for the summer, babe, run as far as we can go Her face crinkles up, “it’s over”, drops away my hand
I’m not saying I didn’t see this coming Just wish we’d had more time I was hoping you’d let the winter die
The anger in the air some days now is too heavy not to breathe Your awkward stares and new hair cut, the snow falling on the leaves My hearts hand has been replaced, for another her’s now beats A message from her in the middle of the night begging me not to leave
This was a real fun one! Mike is a funny guy with a lot to say. I had a blast interviewing him. He makes some predictions for the next four episodes. Stay tuned
Thanks for listening
Episode 05 – Penny Arcade
Feb 11, 2017
Nick Muffet sits down with me and we breakdown his song Sound Asleep.
Thanks for the picture, Alisha! Find more of her awesome pictures here.
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