Inappropriate Happiness w/ Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone

On the week of the release of her debut album Joyride, Karina sits down with Isaac to talk about being on Channel 7 News, Phish's residency at Madison Square Garden, and unboxing a gift from Rush.

Karina discusses her new single “Beacon,” her unexpected viral moment loving Rush and dancing on haters. She and Isaac also discuss Dead and Company’s final shows of their final tour, Phish’s ever-expanding catalog, and more. 

Karina drops the dates for her Joyride headlining tour, and she and Isaac discuss Marco Benevento’s Follow the Arrow festival, The Cure, and Dead and Company.

Karina details her debut album, “Joyride” on the day of the release of the album’s first single. She discusses working with Trey Anastasio as a co-producer and collaborator. She and Isaac also recap their trip to Iceland for the Disco Biscuits' Trance Atlantic. 

Notes: Karina and Isaac recap their experiences at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Artists discussed include: Neal Francis, the Disco Biscuits, Ghost Note, Santana, Irma Thomas, Buddy Guy, and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac discuss Bill Kreutzmann’s departure from Dead and Company, living legend Willie Nelson always taking it further, Goose and Billy Strings heading to Europe/U.K., and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac discuss the wonders of Bruce Springsteen, Blink-182, the pressures and privileges of Coachella, and the start of Phish's Spring Tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina returns from Guster tour, Isaac returns from the Big Ears Festival, the duo discuss Bob Dylan playing the Grateful Dead, shout out Aron Magner and Spaga Plays Dead, and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina finds time on her tour with Guster for a quick dispatch about the new heavy festival Power Trip, and as summer approaches, newly announced shows from the Disco Biscuits, The War on Drugs, and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina is home and Inappropriate Happiness is back on track! We hear from Karina about being on the road with Marco Benevento, Mike Dillon, and Nikki Glaspie, and more, Isaac discusses Goose’s run at the Capitol Theatre, they both ogle over the Newport Jazz Festival Lineup, and send their love out to Lotus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As summer festivals begin rolling out their lineups, Karina and Isaac dive deep on Sound on Sound, Telluride Bluegrass, Catbird, Outside Lands and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina sits in with moe., Derek Trucks sits in with Billy Strings during Tedeschi Trucks’ setbreak in Nashville, The National set an intimate evening in Woodstock, and Dead and Company tease a Cornell ‘77 anniversary celebration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina recaps her two nights in Portland, Maine with moe. Isaac discusses recent shows from Brandi Carlile and Elvis Costello, and the two muse on Jack White and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Notes: Karina returns from Jam Cruise with stories to tell. Phish announces Summer 2023, and Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band kick off a massive tour.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac discuss everything from Jesus Christ Superstar to tour announcements from Les Claypool, Goose, The Smile, Shakti, and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina details her opening slots with the Disco Biscuits, her and Isaac discuss upcoming tours from Dave Matthews Band and Beck with Phoenix, hash out the star-studded lineup for Willie Nelson's 90th birthday party, and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isaac and Karina discuss New Year’s Eve shows from Neal Francis, Phish, moe., and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isaac and Karina discuss the Daze Between Festival, the band Guster, and free associate all over the place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isaac calls Karina to discuss her eventful week on the road, covering Mike Gordon's sit-in with her band at Nectar's in Burlington, VT! Tune in for the inside scoop on what went into making this sit-in possible, and to find out where Karina is off to next! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus episode, Isaac and Karina talk with Grateful Dead fashion scholar and archivist Annabelle Walsh about Smartwool's new Grateful Dead collection, and all things Dead fashion. This episode is presented by Smartwool—check out the limited-edition Smartwool x Grateful Dead collection here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac discuss the origins of the song "Happy Birthday to You," Billy Strings with Trey and Goose, their canned espresso brand, the trouble with Ticketmaster, and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina and Isaac discuss Karina’s televised interaction with the legendary Tracy Morgan and recent shows from Trey Anastasio Band / Goose, the Disco Biscuits, Paramore, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this unscripted and free associative episode, Karina and Isaac discuss online music communities, Karina’s return to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Chuck Harvey’s impending return to the stage with moe., and play a new game called “Two Truths and a Jamband Lie.”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina dishes on her on-the-ground experience at the otherworldly Suwannee Hulaween, and Ween's two-night stand at the Beacon Theater. Isaac and Karina also recap Billy Strings's Away from the Shire Tolkien-inspired Halloween shows, and Widespread Panic's dream themed Saturday night spectacular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina recaps the end of her west coast tour with Marco Benevento, anticipates Suwannee Hulaween, and her and Isaac discuss Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile playing the Gorge, the When We Were Young music festival, Widespread Panic in Milwaukee, and more!  Inappropriate Happiness is presented by Osiris Media. It is hosted by Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone. It's edited and produced by Marlo Shankweile...