A Talk in the Attic

President of the WMCG board, Landon Bartley, drops in for a pot-focused discussion about cannabis in our local community. He oversees a GR-based organization that focuses on a number of activities, including: dispelling misinformation and the harmful social stigmas associated with cannabis use; encouraging municipalities to allow the legal, licensed cannabis industry to operate (aka "opting i...

** WATCH ON YOUTUBE! **     NASA engineer Kevin Rainbolt was the featured guest in E147 ( listen or watch his original appearance), but we had to bring him back for this deep dive into the first  images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. Kevin explains what we've already learned in the first month since launching this incredibly technologically advanced piece of equipment. A truly ma...

internet bully tommy tucker replied to e194: forest fam, unite! with some vitriol. kirk talks through his emotion. check out what tommy hated so much on youtube now! Support the show

THIS EPISODE IS A CARTOON: WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE! ...this is the audio version of an animated tale about the magical Electric Forest music festival in Rothbury, MI. The episode follows a group of 8 relative strangers-turned Forest Family, who embark on a mythical quest to save the vibes of Sherwood Forest. Part 1 of 2. Illustrated, written, performed, edited, and music by host Kirk Ross. Additional...

Kirk is joined by high-performance coaches Jason Jaggard (Founding Partner, CEO), Janet Breitenbach (Partner, Director, Coach), and Dan Leffelaar (Partner, Sr. Director, Coach), who school the host in all things related to reaching his full potential. Learn about your intuitive fence, asking for permission, showing up as you're needed, and holding the tension between empathy and improvement....

kirk welcomes back aspiring emcee garrett ritterhaus for their second joint session in the attic. the result of this studio time is a lo-fi hip-hop banger that can't help but hit you in the feels. all the attic links Support the show

*watch on youtube* ...kirk looks back on an awesome experience at movement 2022, an electronic music festival in downtown detroit. in a world filled with negativity and judgment, a 3-day memorial day excursion into the open arms of a hundred thousand music fans was just what the doctor ordered. #movement #detroit #musicfestival #techno #detroittechno #festivalfam all the attic links  Support the s...

this excerpted bonus episode is just the song from episode 189. listen to the full episode to learn what brought about this live session. *watch on youtube*   Support the show

*watch on youtube* ... meet garrett ritterhaus of grand rapids, who stopped into the studio for his first-ever hip-hop recording session. a long-time poet and rap enthusiast, this episode highlights his first fully produced track. what's preventing you from fighting through the minutia and making your dreams happen? "not even in love" instrumental written, performed and produced by...

Jose Paguada is cut from cowboy cloth. A roughneck at heart with enough ambition to keep him working 18 hour days spread amongst (at least) 3 jobs, none more exciting than his business G.I. BINS , a pressure-washing company that can do it all but that specializes in garbage bin cleanup. Learn about Jose's work ethic, what drives him to keep at it, and how to achieve your dreams. SPOILER ALERT...

**WATCH ON YOUTUBE** ... When author Christopher Tallon's first novel, SWITCHERS, hits the shelves next month, it will feature a book cover design by host Kirk Ross. Excerpted from a full interview on Chris's podcast "Creative Ops", the duo discusses the creative process, consent in nature, and the risks of using words that end in "phile". Today's featured song i...

**watch on youtube** ... inspired by a weekend observation, kirk parodies an all-too-common reality: companies that don't practice what they preach. maybe you've seen a hair stylist with a bad 'do or a doctor who smokes. today you'll learn all about a local signmaker who specializes in bad signs. the episode concludes with a funky jazz jam called "trees", produced and...

*watch on youtube*    ...   in the first of its kind since december, kirk sits down for a low-key, laid back solo show like in the old days. today, he dives into the genesis of the show and how that relates to the loosey-goosie freeform vibe of the podcast. hopefully, it inspires creativity in you! the episode concludes with an original lo-fi track produced by the host. all the attic links! Suppor...

Part 3/3 - Watch on YouTube Arch-rivals Brett and Tyson settle the score on Dead Man's Run once and for all. But this time, something else is at stake. Schuss Mountain becomes a media circus after a late-night tweet sparked interest among the in-crowd. Podcast host Kirk Ross covers the scene as the drama and intrigue unfold. Cameos aplenty in this final episode of this labor of love.  Written...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE In March of 2019, Landry Joseph Hollern died unexpectedly shortly after his 2nd birthday, leaving his parents Rick & Jenna Hollern and big brother Camden devastated. In the three years since Landry's passing, his family has grown to include two more young children. Rick, Jenna, and their seven-year-old son Camden stop into the Attic to discuss grief, resilience, and their...

GR-based hip-hop artists/producers Joose the Conquerer & The SEVENth stop in for a chat about their latest collaboration, "Cold Cream", their start as budding musicians back in high school, and what's in store for the AGO Art Collective. The episode wraps up with a live in-studio set by Joose & SEV. Check back in a few weeks for a bonus episode that will serve as part of a b...

Act 2 opens with Brett waiting for Tyson in the hot tub, as was proposed in the pub. What unfolds is nothing short of absurdly dramatic. Watch the rivalry heat up as the episode reaches an emotional fever pitch at The Shortstop Lodge. Watch Act 1 Listen to Act 1 ATTIC LINKS Support the show

Watch on YouTube! Part 1 of 3.  Arch-nemeses Brett and Tyson have a chance meeting in the pub of Shanty Creek Ski Resort, the very same place their rivalry started 18 years ago. Written, illustrated, performed, & edited by Kirk Ross. Original music by Kirk Ross. Theme song by HILTON & Loverboy. ATTIC LINKS Support the show

**WATCH ON YOUTUBE**     Welcome back to A Talk in the Attic   as we open Season 3 with the multi-talented Jair Driesenga. Along with an in-studio interview and live set, this episode follows Jair through a week in the life of the creative, musical free spirit. Jair's a founding member of Brother Adams, a psychedelic-rock-meets-all-other-genres project that's been around since 2013. When...

Kristopher TenHarmsel has left us behind, but his spirit will live forever. He was always talking about gliding through planes of existence, time traveling, and wizardry. Now he can finally soar. This song is for him on his next journey. Listen to Kris's episodes from the early days of the podcast: KTH Part 1 KTH Part 2 Support the show

HIGHLIGHTS OF A FUN BACK-HALF OF SEASON 2... After a bumpy spring, Kirk gets into a flow of creative and original episodes that feature silly songs and lots of smiles. Season 3 returns February 25th! ATITA Links Support the show

A TALK IN THE ATTIC listeners are busy breaking necks and cashing checks, so this efficient recap of the first half of Season 2 comprises highlights of the highlights of the highlights. If you didn't 50 minutes for the full highlights, and then didn't have time for 7 minutes on the highlights of the highlights, then this 90-second distillation is for you, you busy badass. Support the sho...

*WATCH ON YOUTUBE* ...For those of you who want to revisit the first half of A Talk in the Attic Season 2, but don't have time for the full-length recap in E17!. Enjoy this REMIX - think of it as a highlight show highlight show.... Music by HILTON & Kirk Ross .... ATITA Links Support the show

A fun look back on the first half of A TALK IN THE ATTIC Season 2. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you may even learn a thing or two. **WATCH ON YOUTUBE** ATTIC LINKS Support the show

A custom ditty all about Tiicker Founder & CEO Jeff Lambert, aka DJ RAIN. *Listen to Jeff's full episode*  Support the show