(Don't) Quit Your Day Job

In this episode, we chat with Connor Frost, the most positive force in music today about the biggest question for all musicians; should everyone create and release music? Plus, encouraging people to create music, finding happiness in creation, and is it possible to gatekeep ourselves? You can check out Connor here: ⁠https://www.connorfrost.com https://www.facebook.com/connorlfrost https://www.inst...

In this episode, we chat with Steve Wynn, mastermind of the long running band The Dream Syndicate about the paisley underground scene, the early eighties LA scene, success of bands like The Bangles and REM, quitting the day job and dropping out of school, and the reissue of The Medicine Show. Plus, the importance of the audience, how bands evolve, and working with producer Sandy Pearlman. You can...

In this episode, old pal Mark Tremalgia  ( Little Caesar ) talks about the golden age of sitcom theme songs, making a living creating music for other industries, and is there room to jump on the bandwagon? Plus, the necessary evil of social media, and getting name dropped in Guitar World magazine. Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Caesar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we chat with John Heintz, mastermind of the star-studded project The Big Ol' Nasty Getdown about capturing live performances in the studio, organizing high profile musicians, recording at George Clinton’s studio, and the art of listening to other musicians. Plus, being a producer versus being a musician, and pulling joy from production and performance. You can check out John&#...

In this episode, we chat with drummer Mordecai Girt of The Sneaky Heat Missiles and Subarctic Beach Party about growth as a musician, leaving space for other band members, playing in multiple bands, the touring experience, and the importance of playing outside of your hometown. Plus, “Dad” versus “Rick”, and are drummers musicians? You can check out Mordecai's projects here: ⁠⁠https://sneakymi...

In this episode, we chat with frenemy Sir Richard Dean Girt III of The Sneaky Heat Missiles about what appear to be the necessary evils of social media when involved with an artistic undertaking. But can art and music truly coexist with the inherent negativity of social media? Plus, does anyone read newsletters? You can check out Rick's projects here: ⁠https://sneakymissiles.bandcamp.com/track...

In this episode, old pal Mark Tremalgia  ( Little Caesar ) talks about getting older as a guitar player, Yngwie playing the blues, and The Police fighting over songwriting royalties. Plus reviews of hair metal albums from 1984 and 1986. Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Caesar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruzados⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . He also teaches either in...

In this episode, we chat with Eddie Trizzino of Pittsburgh punk band Subarctic Beach Party about clever band names, being the primary songwriter in a band, a day job in print media and journalism, and using complicated words in songs. Plus, writing songs in the wrong key, strategies for getting heard, and playing the right number of shows. Album release show on 12 Sept 2025. You can check out Suba...

In this episode, we chat with LA based musician Steven Roback of Rain Parade about Influences and the crossover of 80's audiences, signing to Enigma Records, the development of the paisley underground scene and writing songs that resonate with people. Plus, Measuring success as an influential band, and performing on English tv. You can check out Rain Parade here: https://rainparadeofficial.com...

In this episode, we chat with mortal enemy Charlie Thornton (Radar Waves) about playing shows with bigger bands, the impact and hard work of creating momentum, and who wants to be a content creator? You can check out Radar Waves here: ⁠https://www.trashrock.net https://www.instagram.com/radar_waves/ Our Youtube show Great Set Guys is here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@KatzulhuProductions⁠⁠ Paul work...

In this episode, old pal Mark Tremalgia  ( Little Caesar , The Cruzados ) talks about rock star backstage access wars, ghost players on famous hit songs, YouTube Guitar influencers and fake guitar playing, and the possibility of more financial success by being more cutthroat. Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Caesar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruzados⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we chat with frenemy Sir Richard Dean Girt III of The Sneaky Heat Missiles about the experience of playing shows in Germany, trying a variety of music related tasks to gain experience, creating stories from the experiences, competition between bands, and Importance of good communication. Plus Diss Tracks and launching a You Tube show. You can check out Rick's projects here: ht...

In this episode, we have a silly chat with Rebel Chef Radio and her husband AJ wherein we play word association between food and band names. Yes, Steely Dan is a potato. You can check out Rebel Chef here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebel-chef-radio/id1803448358 https://www.instagram.com/rebelchefdg/ Our Youtube show Great Set Guys is here: https://www.youtube.com/@KatzulhuProductions Pa...

In this episode, old pal Mark Tremalgia  ( Little Caesar , The Cruzados ) talks about Little Caesar performing in Nashville, how being sick on the road gets old quickly, the competition mindset, and the history of the Sunset Strip scene. Plus, the Forest Gump of rock, Mark's old high school band, and the ups and downs of playing live. Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠L...

In this special episode, Josh of Teeth Out tells the story of how his punk rock band won the opportunity to open for legendary Canadian pop-rockers Honeymoon Suite. You can check out Teeth Out at the following locations: ⁠https://highenddenimrecords.com/roster⁠ ⁠https://highenddenimrecords.bandcamp.com/album/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is⁠ Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on sh...

In this episode, legendary rock guitarist Loren Molinare (Slamdinistas, Little Caesar, The Dogs) talks about the new Slamdinistas album (Wild and Restless), creating a new punk rock band from the bottom up, day job retirement, the importance of the arts, and getting help from David Lee Roth. Plus, the problem of earplugs, disco basslines, and drinking with Bon Scott. You can check out Loren at the...

In this episode, Milwaukee based drummer Brian Dendy talks about the difference between the drum kit and percussion, performing as the live drummer for Immortal Girlfriend, R&B/Soul drumming, and the importance of playing in the pocket. Plus, Changing the feel of a song in a live perspective, Bun E. Carlos and the Rockford area, living and working in South Korea, and giving drum lessons. You c...

In this episode, Milwaukee based Dark Wave band Immortal Girlfriend talk about Synth based music, doing new things with old ideas, incorporating visual ideas into the music, creating a feeling, and being creative using limitations. Plus, wrestling fans, destroying a Bass Station II, and the latest album Sojourner. You can check out Immortal Girlfriend at the following locations: https://www.immort...

In this episode, Jesse of Last Ditch Effort talks about new EP "Twenty-25" released in February 2025, the state of education in the USA, and we take a deep dive into the topic of politics in music. Plus, do we romanticize the Fat Wreck and Epitaph era of punk, and gatekeeping in the punk scene. You can check out Last Ditch Effort at the following locations: https://lastditcheffortsj.bandcamp.com h...

In this episode, Josh of Teeth Out talks about the music scene in Prince Edward Island, releasing music before playing shows, putting together a band as an older musician, new EP "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is", and collaborating with musicians all over the world. Plus, High End Denim Records, being too self critical, and middle aged punk rock dads. You can check out Teeth Out at th...

In this episode, Paul Christiansen of Pathos and Logos talks about the intersection of spirituality, magic and music, the new ep Gospel coming out June 2025, being an optimist, the power of art and music, and letting the audience determine what the music means. Plus, dealing with the “punisher”, moving from an instrumental to vocal band, and how to write authentic Meshugga riffs. You can check out...

In this episode, old pal Mark Tremalgia  ( Little Caesar , The Cruzados ) talks about interacting with Yngwie, set time sabotage, Bob Seger versus The Dogs, and “Close Out” bands in LA. Plus, sports versus music, playing basketball with Blossom, and creating songs using the Nashville Numbers system. Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Caesar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, Nika & Alexander of Chase the Comet talk about the challenges of genre mixing, making an effort to be in nature while on tour, opening for CKY and Yngwie, and having a successful career in Russia and then starting over in the USA. Plus, the challenges of being from Russia, developing skill sets to be self reliant, and dealing with social media. You can check out Chase the Come...

In this episode, Mitch McCallum of Regal Foul talks about their new release Eyes and whether it is 2 songs or the same song twice, punk rock and the scene in Alberta, Canada, love for the Tragically Hip, and defining success while having a day job. Plus, getting good sounding recordings, finding the right people to work with, and figuring out how to get your music in front of people. You can check...

In this episode, Matt Weiss of Off Guard talks about the pros and cons of NYC, living and performing with OCD, the new EP called Complex Machines, being classically trained vocalists in a rock band, and being stuck in genre boxes. Plus, striking the balance between making money and making music, being an artist first, making high quality videos, and release strategies for new music. You can check...