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Doah is a rising 1.5-generation Korean American artist whose journey is as dynamic as her sound. Born in South Korea and moving to Oahu, Hawaii at the age of 9, she now calls San Diego, California home, where she is turning her pop star dreams into reality.   Her music is ever-evolving, driven by her emotions and the messages she wants to convey. As she says, “Expect the unexpected.” With a versat...

Marco Piro: “For me watching movies growing up was a way of life. Every Friday night as far back as I can remember, I would go to theater with my brother and my dad. By the time I became a teenager I was going with my buddies and it just hasn’t stopped.” "From Dusk Til Dawn" (1996): Two brothers on the run from the law, take a family hostage and bluff their way across the US/Mexico border, only to...

This week we slide into the back booth at the Casbah San Diego with our great friend, Ever De La Rosa, from Tijuana based band Pollux, to discuss his love of Duncan Jones directorial debut "Moon". "Moon" (2009) - Sam Bell is an employee of Lunar Industries, whose job is it to mine the surface of the Moon for Helium3 and send it to Earth to meet the planets energy needs. Shortly after a Rover accid...

The "New Millennium Trilogy" comes to a conclusion! For our third outing, we've invited back our good friends DJ Root, Seton Edgerton (Well Well Well), and Austin Mahn (Auz Fontaine) to discuss their 10 favorite films of the last 25 years (January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2024).

On this weeks episode, SCF hosts Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens are joined by their fellow Casbah teammate, Alfredo Tellez, to discuss their 10 favorite films of the last 25 years (January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2024).

In recognition of reaching the quarter century mark in cinema, the SCF team is sitting down with some of our favorite guests throughout 2025. We'll discuss our Top 10 favorite movies of the last 25 years (Jan 1,2000- Dec 31, 2024) and smite one film from our memories. This weeks episode features our previous guests Nick Brumbach (School of Rock), Austin Smith (Lost Highway), and Davey Quinn (Blazi...

Another calendar year of movies are behind us, and we are here to celebrate one last time the Casbah teams favorite films of 2024. On this edition, SCF co-host Graham Stevens jumps into the captains chair to discuss the best of the last year with our great friend DJ Root and SCF team members, Orion and Emilie. From the spice of Arrakis to the hard courts of Rochester, we delve into the Best &...

On our 1st episodes of 2025, the Casbah team takes time to reflect on our favorite films of the last year. Part I has our Casbah teammate Alfredo Tellez joining hosts, Tim Pyles & Graham Stevens, for a discussion of 2025's cinematic highs & lows, from the glorious "Substance" to the absolutely atrocious "Joker: Folie a Deux". It was another great year for film and we're here to celebrate!

Toothless George is a versatile artist with a career spanning over three decades, marked by significant contributions to music, literature, visual arts, and more. As a Barrymore Award-winning songwriter, he has penned tracks for over 40 releases across three countries, with his work featured in one major motion picture. George is the creative force behind Poison Hearts AC, San Diego's premier punk...

"Born in East L.A." (1987): Rudy is an American of Mexican decent who is mistakenly swept up in an LA toy factory immigration raid. Once he's dropped off in Tijuana, he engages in multiple hustles to find his way back home. Written and directed by Cheech Marin. Starring Cheech Marin, Paul Rodriquez, and Daniel Stern.

Chris Cantore is a longtime figure in the San Diego media scene, best known for his work in radio, TV, digital media, and events!  A San Diego State University alum, Cantore’s radio career includes successful stints as host of “Cantore in the Mornings” at 91X, KPRI, and 100.7 KFMB. In addition to his work in Radio, he has contributed content to the Union Tribune San Diego, NBC San Diego, FOX 5, an...

Joe MacAskill is a native San Diegan and a 30 year veteran of the San Diego music scene.  His latest project is The Strangulators!, who've recently released the full-length album "You Can't Unmurder Someone." The project was based on pulp noir books of the 1950s and 60s and was recorded in Vermont and completed in San Diego.  He was a member of the musical comedy duo Pony Death Ride, releasing fou...

Happy Thanksgiving from the SCF crew to our listeners, friends & family! We're deep into second helpings already, but we need a Thanksgiving night movie...well, luckily for us, Eli Roth gifted us John Carver, a Puritan slasher on a rampage thru modern day Plymouth, Mass. A whodunit filled with classic kills & righteous spills. "SCREAM with stuffing!" - Spacewizardinspace "Thanksgiving" (20...

On this weeks episode of SoundCheck Flix, we slip into the back booth with Gavin, Dennis & Paul from Tigers in Cairo to discuss an all time horror classic favorite of theirs, "The Exorcism of Emily Rose". "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" (2005) - A religious family turns to a local priest for help when their daughter begins exhibiting bizarre behaviors. When her subsequent death leads to charges a...

Austin "A.W." Smith is a filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist based out of San Diego, CA. After studying film under visual artist Victoria Fu at the University of San Diego, A.W. continued his passion for filmmaking, as well as expanding his knowledge in sound while working as a stage manager in San Diego. A.W. also works as an assistant to the abstract painter Chris Rodeno. Lost Highway (19...

This week on SoundCheck Flix, we slide into the back booth at the Casbah with our great friend, Davey Quinn, to discuss one of the funniest films ever made, "Blazing Saddles". I’m davey. this month i play in the bands tiltwheel, city mouse, too many daves and santa claus. im learning thin lizzy songs for a cover set near Halloween. i own and volunteer at a  store called red brontosaurus records  w...

Mark Haemmerle was born and raised in San Diego, California.. He’s a father, husband, gamer, DJ, musician, recording engineer & former skateboarder. He has a love for classic standup arcade games, Star Wars, Sci-Fi, zombies, 80’s movies, comics & cartoons. He spends his time in the local music scene floating between goth & punk shows. He currently plays guitar & sings in nerd rock...

Ryan Fox is a San Diego legend, having fronted bands such as Fishwife, Ghetto Blaster, the Grids, and the Let Downs. "Quadrophenia" (1979): Jimmy Cooper is a London Mod in the early 60's that hates his job, hates his parents, and the rival Rockers. He finds his joy in life with his scooter mates consuming massive amounts of speed and getting into all sorts of hi jinx. Soundtrack and film produced...

David “Persue” Ross is an American painter, author, and graphic artist born and raised in San Diego, CA. Descended from a line of acclaimed artists, Persue continues family tradition and is recognized internationally for his contributions to his movements. Well respected in the worldwide graffiti scene for his letter abstractions as well as his famous street-art character BunnyKitty, Persue is als...

Nathan Hubbard is drummer and composer know for his work with Rafter and Parker Meridien. Hubbard also runs a myriad of solo project, most notably Translation Has Failed and Skeleton Key Orchestra. "Logan's Run" (1976): In the year 2274, Sandmen chase down "runners" in a domed society with limited resources & a life allowance of 30 years. Logan is a Sandman sent on a mission by his superiors t...

For this weeks bonus episode with our co-producer and Sound Warlock, Eric Lucero, we dive into two of the wildest Man vs Nature films ever made: 1977's "Orca" & 1981's "Roar". We also discuss some of our other favorite animal attacks movies! Poachers BEWARE!

Eric Lucero is a San Diego-based sound engineer and musician. He's the head fader jockey at the Casbah, and works at many other venues around town along with freelancing. He's also the producer and editor for Soundcheck Flix, and produces the music along with Orion. Dog enthusiast, avid reader, gear and Alien universe nerd. "Alien"(1979): In the year 2122, the crew of the deep space commercial tow...

Dallas McLaughlin is a multi-Emmy winning performer, writer and director. He’s worked on shows like Yo! Gabba Gabba!, The Aquabats Super Show!, Sanjay and Craig and several more. Dallas is the former mic yeller in Bad Credit, the Cankles and The Stomach Monkeys. An award-winning stage actor and storyteller, his most recent album of love stories told to drunks in bars called ‘I Didn’t Start The Fir...

Jeff Berkley is a native San Diegan who has made music his life.  He has been called a San Diego legend, and it’s easy to understand why.  Berkley’s musical contributions include his work in current bands Berkley Hart and Jeff Berkley & The Banned, as well as his solo performances.  His previous bands include The Cry, The Redwoods, and Citizen Band.  He is also known for his work with the many...

On this weeks episode, the SCF team travels back to the summer of Cobra Kai, Lambda Lambda Lambda, Mogwais, Ghostbusters, & Prince. It's 1984!! Join us as we discuss our Top 5 favorite films & celebrate one of the greatest pop culture years EVER! WOLVERINES!!