Worst Little Podcast

This week’s guests are all involved in this Saturday’s (July 11) Dancing in the Streets festival in Reno’s Midtown District. Johnny Bailey (Rigorous Proof) Ryan Goldhammer (Noble Pie) and trumpet player Brandon Dolph (Tha Exchange) all made it over to Dogwater Studios to play some songs and this year’s event. Johnny and his band Rigorous … Continue reading "S16E19- Dancing in the Stree...

They have returned! Hardcore Brunch roll call: Argyle on omnichord and vocals, Sue on guitar and vocals, Lid on secondary vocals, Clark on bass and Haley on drums.  They’re a ray of sunshine and shenanigans. They’re a funky spunky band with a tremendous sense of humor and fun.  It’s their second time on the show … Continue reading "S16E18- Hardcore Brunch – Gay Agenda"

This week we give everyone some insight into Jon Cornell, songwriter, keyboardist for Roxxy Collie and Glitter Bats, but you might recognize him from our segment Good Song Bad Song, where Jon gives us his opinion on classic songs. This episode features six of Jon’s favorite local bands;  all good songs, by Acrylic, The Twilight Project, … Continue reading "S16E17 Jon Cornell- Good...

This week we welcome the fabulous Kat Heart to Dogwater studios for her fifth appearance on the Worst Little Podcast.  She brought her pedals, her guitar and her telephone mic to create a layered one woman performance that feels soulful and ethereal. With a prolific drive and seemingly endless inspiration, Kat is a songwriting machine.  … Continue reading "S16E16 Kat Heart –...

We are back and the doctors in session! Sophia Shortz on vocals and keyboard,  Jacob McCoy on guitar and vocals, also on guitar Christopher Profera, Skye Powers on bass and Quinton Bunk on drums. Together they’re collectively known as…. inpatient… the band…. outta Reno… Yup all lower case. inpatient. This quintet of awesome is some of … Continue reading "S16E15: inpatient- Therapeu...

This week we discuss special needs classrooms and fundraising for them by rocking out.  From FoP hq; WHO: Friends of P! Nick and Mikie Ramirez, The Ramirez Family Circus WHAT: A benefit to raise funds for special needs classrooms, caregivers, teachers, and other angel helpers. WHEN: 5/30/26 Doors @ 4:30 / Entertainment starts @ 5pm … Continue reading "S16E14: Friends of P- With a Little...

Dubl Z and Jordan Huff “Rellik 444” (MC’s and screamer), Johnny Fernandez (Evil Ash) guitar, Jimmy Guthrie (Machine Gun Vendetta) guitar, are the INTOXXIKATED PEDEZTRIANZ.  Rap performed with psycho intensity over rock guitars and beats.  They are high energy with a touch of reckless abandon.  They’re having a ball doing music and have been busy … Continue reading "S16E13: IN...

We’re back worst little listeners, with some big guests from the Northern Nevada music scene, indie rock quartet, Sad Giants. We had them on over six years ago and were impressed by the quick poppy folky rock trio. As a four member group they are elevated with newest member Jeremy on guitar layering leads over … Continue reading "S16E12: Sad Giants- So Happy Together "

This week we have no further information for you. If you thought you’d just check the blog, see what it’s all about on the worst little this week, I’m sorry to inform you that you’ll just have to press play. Sorry for the inconvenience. It’s been a pleasure to serve the greater  northern Nevada communities.  This … Continue reading "S16E11: Meta for the Metaphor: Who’s Show Is...

his week our usual host Nick takes the night off of hosting duties to play drums in Nacho Bitch, a brand new duo band from the mind of bassist and Nicks better half, Mikie Ramirez.  Mikie had a long lasting writing spurt last year and is in a new band, Nosebone, with her bandmates Penny … Continue reading "S16E10: Nacho Bitch – Friends of Cheese"

This week, returning for a second time, we have black metal band Vakker on the show. Celebrating women in the Reno music scene we have Erin on the vocals, with her guy, Ryan on drums, Chris on guitar and Noah on bass.  Black metal is a genre we have had on the show a few … Continue reading "S16E09: VAKKER- Pure Mourning "

We return this week with our continuing celebration of rad women doing cool stuff! We are joined by acoustic singer songwriter Kasey Christensen with Liam Kyle Cahill and Reno Poet Laureate Elisa Garcia.  We catch up with Kasey and Liam, a musical power couple hosting open mics, recording new albums and playing shows all over … Continue reading "S16E08- Kasey Christensen and Elisa Garci...

Kicking off our annual celebration of women in the Northern Nevada music and arts scene we bring you return of Raksha Paksha! With Shaolin on piano and lead vocals, Kat plays killer fiddle and bass and the incomparable rhythmist Carolyn on drums, Raksha Paksha quits their hiatus and catches us up on their continuing musical … Continue reading "S16E07 Raksha Paksha – Fiddle Berries "

We’re back with Scott from CYANATE on guitar, ”Rae”Rachel with gritty vocal & John on bass, both members of Lincoln Skinz and Steve on drums to form the band Dirt Weasel. With a mix of Grunge Punk Thrash and Metal their songs vary in style but are always aggressive, sometimes funny and vocals reminiscent of Hole, … Continue reading "S16E06 Dirt Weasel- Rock Goes the Weasel "

Horns up! This weeks guests are returning for their second appearance on the show. Featuring Scott on guitar and vocals Jerad guitar and vocals, Robert on drums and missing vocalist Dimitri are collectively known as CYANATE. Heavy metal journey men on the rise with direct support for well known metal acts and festival season right … Continue reading "S16E05 CYANATE – METAL AF"

We have a brand new eclectic heavy rock trio called Spiral Eyed on today’s show. Dagan on guitar and vocals, Jackson on drums and Cal on bass. They’re grungy with jammy solos, progressive hardcore and speed metal influences. They site System of a Down as their favorite band collectively.  They’re all young, vibrant and energetic. … Continue reading "S16E04: Spiral Eyed- Kaleidoscope Guy...

We are back with a report from the school walkout at the top of the episode and a local hero of ours.  Recording engineer, musician, singer songwriter, from The Floyd and Faith ReNo More, owner of Play Your Own Music in Carson City…. it’s Vincent Gates! Starting on a 4 track at age 14, Vince has … Continue reading "S16E03: Vince Gates- Play Your Own Music!"

We’re back with a fantastic voyage to Africa with our tour guides, drummer Alexander Korostinsky and saxophonist Jammal Tarkington who played live and represented the BLC with the band Spitting Image for an international music festival featuring legendary OG punks DEATH. It’s a great trip with great music by WE’RE LOUD FEST performers Spitting Image, … Continue reading "#620 S16E02: WE’RE LO...

We are back worst little listeners, and we kick off our 16th year of podcasting with the superb punk rock sounds of one of our absolute favorite bands, the mighty Donkey Jaw! Zack sings lead and shreds the guitar as does Sean who also sings secondary vocals. Jared and Kodeus on bass and drums are … Continue reading "S16E01: Donkey Jaw -Jawbreaker"

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays worst little family! It’s been a helluva year and as is our tradition, we’ve reached the final episode of 2025, our 15th season, and it’s our Xmas office party live from the recent past! Join Reverend Rory, Chewie, Patrick Starfish, Dogwater Dick, Doc G and Uncle Nick with their friends … Continue reading "S15E41: Season Finale! – Worst Little Xmas ‘2...

Our guest this week is Xelena; Emperess of the Impossible, serving up a  bizarre and mysterious presentation of magic and as Xelena calls it, Mindfuckery. No spoilers here, but we had a helluva time as we always have with the emperess. It’s been around five years since our last mindfuck. We get the 411 on her … Continue reading "S15E40- Xelena Empress of the Impossible & One Ton Dually-...

Just a few more episodes to go this season/year and we have the honor and pleasure of debuting a brand-new band from old friends Joe Atack on guitar and lead vocals and drummer and backing vocalist Steven Sperber from Weapons of Mass Creation, and new friend Jennifer Kim, Steven’s wife, on bass and backing vocals. … Continue reading "S15E39: Crime Wife- Rock Noire"

This week’s episode is our annual Friendsgiving pod! Featuring music from Chewie’s vault. A fun mix of Jazz Metal, ska, funk, hard rock, garage punk and hip hop.  Late nineties/ early 2000’s Reno rock royalty like Cranium, Keyser Soze, 10 Ton, Electrosonics, and Mike Tyson & Tommy.  It’s a party with Nick, Rick, Kim, Chewie, … Continue reading "S15E38: Friendsgiving ‘25: Chewie...

This week we had the pleasure of finally meeting the Quincy, California band NIGHTBRAIN. We first heard of this killer band a few months ago when we interviewed It’s Not Cute Anymore, also from nearby Northern California, then again when The Sand Gators were on, a band Alex, NIGHTBRAIN’s keyboard player also plays in.  The … Continue reading "S15E37: NIGHTBRAIN-It’s Not Cute Anymore -or...

This week we welcome back Crypilians, a punk rock trio who is fast, tight and a total kick in the ass. High energy with a purist heart, straight up authentic punk. The band has gone through many different iterations but the latest trio of Lanny on vocals and guitar, who is the visionary and songwriter … Continue reading "S15E36: Cryptilians – Tales from the Crypt"