Badass Records

Steve Woods is a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a handyman, a fine, fine golfer, a funny dude, and a friend. He's also a chef at heart, a valuable employee to his bosses, and an all-around good guy. I'm still trippin' out over the fact that we've known each other for longer than two decades, and I couldn't have been happier than I was to see him on my front porch for Episode #54 of Badass Re...

James Inman is a son, a brother, a boyfriend, a formerish standup comedian, a computer whiz, and a collector of both vintage speakers and sundry Elvis Costello albums. He's a hoot, and a trip, and a man that's wise beyond his years ( Note: Shouts out to the local public library .), and he did -- for the record -- say (once we'd wrapped) that it was cool to leave everything in. As usual I was part...

Ashleigh Blackwell gets the honors for the official official-official one-year anniversary of Badass Records Podcast . That is, some spacing occurred between the recordings and airings of the first two episodes, but -- from the third installment on -- I've managed to get one up per week. This being #52 means a year's worth now lives on the Internet, and -- you know -- that's kinda cool. Anyway, As...

This week's installment of Badass Records Podcast is Episode #51, and I'm pleased as punch to announce that my guest is the one, the only -- Eva Saviano. I know we touched on it in our conversation, but -- to be sure -- I wanted to peek in a few spots to make sure I had her professional title correct, and while I didn't find conviction within my search, I did find one of the best bios I've ever se...

Sound your funky horns...it's Episode #50 of Badass Records Podcast , and what a ride it's been so far! I hope there're many more episodes to come and that you'll keep tuning in to see the latest and greatest conversations with all of my amazing guests. But, now -- without any further ado...let me tell you about how excited I am to share this week's episode with you. Sometimes, as we make our way...

It's Episode #49, party people! I can't properly express how excited I was to sit down and talk life and tunes with MABkc. Hoo boy! I am so excited for him and all that he lovingly has on his plate: wife and child(ren), new location(s) for Industry Soundz , paused recording projects calling him back, and perhaps a podcast in the near future. It's all real fantastic stuff, and I hope that each of t...

When I opened the door to welcome Cole Welch into my home, one of the first thoughts I had was that he looked familiar, and it turns out that we not only went to high school together, but were on swim team together for a season as well. Great start to meeting a perfect stranger. Anyway, for Episode #48 of Badass Records Podcast , we waxed philosophic and touched on a few of Cole's favorite records...

Tabitha Jurgensmeyer is a daughter, a sister, a wife, a pro's pro, an adventurer, and an absolute joy with whom to talk. All things considered, Tabby J. said, "Yes" to doing an episode (no. 47) of Badass Records Podcast where many might've declined in haste. For that -- and for all of her admirable qualities -- I have a ton of respect for her. We chatted Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, the pheno...

This is a weird one. For me. Tony Berrios and I have played hockey together for about five years. I'm not sure if the number's actually five. It might be seven or it might be three and-a-half. I just don't know anymore. Point being: I have come to know Tony pretty well, and -- if you'll pardon the cliche -- they certainly broke the mold when Tony was born. He is -- without question -- one of the s...

Oh, The Kid.... What can be said about The Kid that hasn't been said already... He's a son and a brother and a husband and a dad and a musician and a super-student of music. I love that The Kid's folks're still hangin' and that he and all of his siblings found and chose fantastic partners. And they all have beautiful children and they're just...they're just a really good clan. So, I was stoked tha...

Sammy Sanchez is a son, a brother, a boyfriend, a bartender, and a music aficionado in the truest sense of the word. Having recorded Episode #30 with his father, Cesar, I was pleased as punch to get to sit down with a member of the next generation, and wax both tunes and philosophical. Sammy selected Small Change (1976) by Tom Waits, Pink Floyd's Animals from a year later, and LCD Soundsystem's 20...

Andrew LeRoy is a son, a brother, a husband, a father three times over, an attorney, and an all-around good dude. He hosts a mean trivia night and calls a decent game of hoops, both from the same stage, nonetheless. But before I get ahead of myself, I need to be serious for a moment. Shortly after we started recording, I discovered that the guest of Episode #43 was on the phone with the late Tom P...

Kadesh Flow is a son and an MC and a trombonist and a fantastic human being who was kind enough to sit with me for a spell so that he could share a bit about both himself and a few of his favorite records. We touched on the following: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road , Elton John (1973) Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor , Lupe Fiasco (2006) Trombone Shorty's Backatown (2010) My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fanta...

Tara Davis is a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mom, a business owner, a hostess, an aunt, a fashionista, a friend, and one heck of a next-door neighbor. Tara's three super-fantastic daughters and her super-dope husband make for quite the clan on the other side of the fence, and our collective families have compiled some fun memories over the last six or seven years. And even though their plates are...

Tomaski is a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a businessman, and a friend of a friend that agreed to come sit in a virtual stranger's basement for a couple of hours to discuss music, and I can't thank him enough for doing so. We talked about some of his worldly travels, his love of Brazilian culture, and of course, a few of his favorite records. They are the following: Caetano Veloso's Transa...

Jake Truelove is a son, a brother, a partner, a father, a business owner, and a tried-and-true fan of the greatest rock-and-roll band in American history. I was pleased as punch to get Jake in the chair for Episode #39 of Badass Records Podcast , and we were able to mix it up over not only his favorite Phish album, Live in Brooklyn (2006), but also his current love, Goose. I've known Jake for most...

John Ingle, a.k.a. "Jingle," (or, Son of Bingle) sacrificed a portion of one of his recent Saturdays and sat with me in the Badass Records Podcast studio for a hot minute to chat about his upbringing, his creative endeavors, and a few of his favorite records. John's one of the smartest guys I know. His archived level of detail, intellect, and understanding go way beyond my comprehension, and for t...

Jeff Shifley carved out some time from his busy schedule to come kick it with me of noon on a Sunday. We enjoyed a couple of beverages and attempted to dissect a few of his favorite albums: Jane's Addiction's Ritual de lo Habitual (1991), Phish's Hoist (1994), and one of the most badass records of all time, Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin (1975). In addition to sharing our novice-like expertise...

Mike Beck is one of the greatest guys I know. He has led a humble, hard-working life. He carries many a kind notion in his soul, and has invoked more laughter in others than one could possibly calculate. He's a son that made his parents proud, a funny brother, a loving husband, a caring father, and a fantastic dude to have as an uncle. Although he was admittedly nervous, Mike made the trek from Le...

Bryce Gilman. I love this dude like the kid brother I never had, only I give thanks every night to the man upstairs that this guy wasn't actually my younger sibling. 'Cause...fuuuuuck that. What a pain in the dick. Anyhoo...Bryce fucking Gilman. Junior...Bee Gee...dipstick...so many possibilities. What a guy, though. He's...so many things...son, brother, father, part-time co-parent, successful pro...

Louis Pagan is a doctor, a microbiologist, an astrophysicist, and a neurosurgeon. I'm kidding, but he's that kinda smart where you wonder if the dumb noises coming out of your word hole when you're talking to him are landing in his ears as actual words, or just, like...the sound of dumping your recycling into the garage bin. In truth, he's a son, a brother, an uncle, a musician, a producer, and a...

When I told my good buddy in Maine that I was preparing to do a Badass Records Podcast episode with Adam Wilke, he asked me to let him know when it dropped as he'd always considered today's guest as something of an "exotic mystery," and when I heard that, I thought he'd nailed it. Or at least I could see how someone who'd only met him once would say that. Now, though...things're different. Now, I'...

I got to hang out with Josh Dubois and record Episode #32 of Badass Records Podcast at the same time, which -- <checks old-guy chart> -- 100 percent counts as both a privilege and a treat. Ya' heard? We chatted Car Seat Headrest and Beastie Boys and parenthood and hip-hop and film production and documentaries and how good life is and can be and man...it was fun. Things like Killer Mike and r...

It's Episode #31, and I couldn't possibly be more stoked to write that the first return guest to Badass Records is none other than the esteemed Josh George, who helped break in the set with Episode #2, which was one helluva conversation if you happened to miss it. In that episode from six months ago, we talked parenting and family roots, and being in the game. We also spent some time looking in to...

Everyone that has sat across the table from me for an episode of Badass Records Podcast is a remarkable human being in his or her own way. Some have been even-keel while others have been hilarious. Some have been creators or artists at points in their lives, and some of them still are. Some have been shy and/or lulling, while others likely had more to say than time would allow. No two guests are a...