MalFunktion

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! In this episode, we welcome ⁠Salem⁠ —a guitarist, photographer, and certified horror movie expert—to the Malfunktion Universe! From forming her first band, Stone Wolf, to her current role in the unforgettable, wonderfully chaotic ⁠The Wee-Beasties⁠ , Salem takes us through her musical journey and how she fell in love with playing. She shares the story behind releasing her solo EP...

This week, Uncle Jesse is back and we catch up on life, music, and everything in between. Jesse's on a mission to conquer Metallica songs and perfect guitar tones for THE ROOMMATES new single, while Mal's deep into UFO conspiracies—because who isn't wondering what’s up with the sky these days? Plus, Jesse shares what she saw on her mushroom trip (spoiler: no one cares, but we laughed a...

In this compelling episode, historian and educator Erin is back on the pod to delve deep into the enigmatic Betty and Barney Hill case, one of the most intriguing UFO/UAP incidents in history. Together, we explore various theories surrounding the case, including extraterrestrial involvement, interdimensional beings, and potential government experiments. The conversation also broadens to discuss th...

What’s up 2024!? We have an awesome episode to start the new year! Listen in on this convo I have with childhood friend and recent Jeopardy contestant Erin Gold. We reminisce on our small town upbringing, Religion, UFOs and more… We don’t waste any time getting to the good stuff this year! Come along and join the ride! Follow Erin! Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: malfunktio...

On this episode, The Roommates and I mic'd up our car convo on our drive down to San Antonio this past August as we embarked on our 2023 Mini Tour! Join us as we explore a wide range of topics, from our insatiable Buc-ee's obsession to the dynamics of bug duty in marriage. We'll even delve into our audacious plan of relocating to Forks, Washington, to become the ultimate Twilight Tour...

We're back! Jesse and I catch up after our brief hiatus. Come along and join the ride! Shout outs: The Roommates Ottoman Turks Loveship Follow Jesse Here: Instagram - @jesseamaze123 Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram TikTok Twitch Email: malfunktionpodcast@gmail.com Other Projects: The Roommates - Spotify The Roommates - Instagram One Long Take - Podcast

This week on the podcast, Jesse and I have an amazing conversation with Jakob Hemström from the post-rock band Oh Hiroshima . Jakob gives us the backstory on how he originally got into music as a teenager, Oh Hiroshima ’s origins, and how the band has transformed over time. We also talk about each of their albums, the creative process for each one, and how he approaches writing music in general. O...

This week on the pod, Jesse is back for a wholesome chat about life and music. We reminisce on the early Facebook era before it tore families apart and being a part of the last generation that grew up before the internet. We also unpack some of our past emo wardrobe choices, including the 6+ year stint where all I wore was skinny jeans, vans, and v necks.  We then proceed to get mushy talking...

This week on the pod we have tattoo artist, Dre Li , joining me in the studio! A very inspiring guest, Dre is a prominent tattoo artist based here in Dallas, Tx where she and her wife own and operate their own tattoo shop called “ Electric Feels Studio ."  Get the backstory on where Dre grew up and her journey to becoming the tattoo artist she is today. We dive into her tattooing process, how...

We have a banger of an episode this week with friend and fellow bandmate Marisa Saltzgiver stopping by the studio! A certified Drumming Extraordinaire, Marisa plays drums AND bass in our band The Roommates . We get the scoop on Marisa’s musical background and influences, taking it back to where it all started for her - from being a Hillary Duff stan to learning “Swing Swing” by All American Reject...

This week I’m back with a journal style solocast where I read through some thoughts I’ve put down over the past week or so. Just a quick check in on where I’m at lately and sharing some things I’m confronting right now. My hope is that sharing my vulnerable thoughts will make us both realize we are not alone in this life. Topics I cover: Holiday fatigue, resurfacing emotions from past experiences,...

This week my sister Syd, better known as Syder McSquider, is back on the pod. We had a lot of fun cutting up on this episode, and our personalities are definitely on full display! We fill y’all in on our first annual Squidsgiving which was basically a weekend-long sister sleepover. We chat about our thoughts on “Simulation Theory” and NPC’s walking amongst us. And then we cap off this episode by p...

This week we have Jesse back on the pod to break down how we survived the Thanksgiving holiday. Jesse realized she had reached peak “Uncle Jesse” form this year while isolating on the back porch, smoking cigs listening to The Grateful Dead during Thanksgiving. And let’s be real, if you aren’t isolating on the back porch, smoking cigs listening to The Grateful Dead, are you really doing Thanksgivin...

Welcome back to the pod! In this episode I'm riding solo, talking about my month-long hiatus. I read from some notes I took about some of the things I’ve been struggling with and going through lately. Some topics I cover: Imposter syndrome, time management, honest self-reflection, anxiety, the beautiful in the paradox of life and more. Come along and join the ride! Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagr...

Lonnie is back on the pod to catch up on life! She gives me the scoop on recently seeing one of her fav bands, Odesza, in concert two nights in a row. We also chat about some new music projects Lonnie is becoming involved with, along with the current state of The Roommates. And of course, we can't help but to get nostalgic when we hang out. So we swap stories on our first actual memories, reminisc...

This week on the pod, I have a wonderful conversation with one of Dallas’ rising musical talents William Latham. Better known for his stage name “ Billy Law ”, Will has established himself as a revered solo indie folk artist while also playing bass for nationally-acclaimed and Rolling Stone recognized country-garage-rock band Ottoman Turks . We start from the beginning, learning about how he initi...

This week we have Jesse back on the pod to talk movies and TV shows! SPOILER ALERT: We do talk in detail about the new movie Everything Everywhere All at Once - If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend! I watched it this past weekend, and I have not been that moved by a movie in a long time. If you have seen the movie, I would love to hear some of your thoughts about it as well! We also remi...

This week, I'm switching things up a bit! Instead of having a convo with a friend, I decided to share a demo of a new song I'm working on with y'all. This one is fresh out of the oven and not fully complete. But I've really enjoyed this song lately and thought it would be cool to share. The title of the song is "Slow Decay" - Enjoy! Come along and join the ride! Follow MalFunktion Here: Instagram...

This week, my friend Wade McDiffett stops by the pod to talk sports, movies, and how our minds are still blown after looking at the new James Webb Telescope images. Being a fellow creative who co-hosts his own podcast called “The Inevitables,” we talk about the process of starting his pod and how it has evolved over time. And then we take a deep dive into some PGA and golf talk since we just came...

On this episode of MalFunktion, my good friend Kat Oliver stops by the pod to have nostalgia-filled chat about growing up in Waco together in our teen years. Fun fact: Kat is the very first person I told I was gay. And of COURSE, we dive into all of those fun details. We both look back on that time and how we supported each other during that time. We also talk about life-lately and how we are feel...

This week, I have Michael Witt back on the pod to talk about his new upcoming album called Rose Smoking Flower Boy . And yall, we really captured something special here in this convo. We dive into all the details about Michael’s new album, taking a journey through the making and meaning behind it all. One intriguing aspect to the project is he recorded and mixed 80% of the album while live on TikT...

This week on the pod we have a very special guest joining us - My sister Sydney! Take a trip down memory lane with us as we reminisce on various childhood memories and how we remember each other growing up. We also touch on learning to cope with our current family dynamic and the process of moving forward after experiencing our family’s separation. We look back and break down some of the areas we...

Today on the pod we have writer, poet, and good friend Colby Charles stopping by the studio for a wonderful conversation about his new book “Tales and Turnabouts.” Colby also shares with me his journey from childhood until now to better illustrate what inspires and influences his art. We dive into topics like how he got into poetry, how he cultivated his writing style, his creative process, family...

Join me for another Solocast as I dive into realizing how important it is to be your own best friend. I share with you some key areas I've been trying to focus on for my mental health: Giving myself space, watching the way I talk to myself, dealing with the disappointment that comes with awareness, and more. I also read an excerpt from my journal from a few days ago and give a couple music recomme...

Friend and musician, Shantelle, joins the pod today! Brought together through our love for the band Circa Survive , Shantelle and I have been supporting each other from afar on the internet for a few years now. This convo is jammed packed with nostalgia as we venture down memory lane to 2004/2005 and swap stories on where we were the first time we heard Anthony Green's voice, how we each found Cir...