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Craig Wilkins plays guitar and synth for Houston’s The Wheel Workers, and runs Vegan Houston. We’ve been  Facebook friends and vegan brothers for a while now and I love the latest album from the Wheel Workers so I figured it was time to bring him on the ol’ podcast. We had a great chat and it was nice to be reminded what a great arts town Houston is. Enjoy! Music: Burglar –...

I’m so excited about today’s guest, Marcus Goldhaber, who has just come across my radar recently. I caught his show last Sunday  at Bar Thalia and was blown away by his talent and charming stage presence.  We talk about his approach to singing and songwriting and have a great chat about the evolution of the music industry and how we see ourselves within it. Of course, I included a few...

Writer, performer and director Kevin R. Free joins me this week to talk about his hilariously intriguing new web series, Gemma and The Bear.  Kevin stays busy with all his various projects, so I was really happy we was able to take a moment to chat. This is a super special episode: I started this podcast right at 10 years ago. Woah. Links: Kevin’s Tumblr Kevin’s Twitter Fresh Fruit Fes...

In the fall of 2011, Kristin Lajeunesse left her job and cozy apartment to pursue her dream of traveling around the country to dine at every vegan restaurant in the US.  The trip took her two years during which she visited 547 restaurants, and now she’s published her lovely memoir of the trip, Will Travel For Vegan Food. Kristin’s journey is a real inspiration to me, so I am thrilled t...

Performer Raquel Cion is my guest today on the podcast. Hailed by the New York Times as “half witch and half cabaret performer,” Raquel is performing her latest work, Me & Mr. Jones: My Intimate Relationship With David Bowie  at the Treehouse Theater in NYC this Monday June 29.  As of this writing, the show is SOLD OUT! Music: If You’re Waiting For That Kiss (You’ll Be...

I met Scott Teplin pretty soon after I moved to Brooklyn and quickly became a fan of his artwork. I’m really fascinated and inspired by his use of crowdfunding and his most recent Kickstarter brought in well above his goal: $26,417.00! A chat we had recently in our local coffeeshop, Steeplechase,  inspired me to invite him to be on the podcast,  and it turned out to be a really great show.  ...

I had a great time chatting with author Isaac Oliver about  Intimacy Idiot, his debut collection of essays which is already scoring kick-ass reviews. Also on this show, a track from my new remix album and music from CACAW. Please subscribe in iTunes and let me know how you like the show! Music: When Will It Bloom (Known Space Remix) – Michael Harren Replicant Lover – CACAW

I’m thrilled to have Victoria Moran on the podcast this week! Victoria is the bestselling author of twelve books, including her latest, The Good Karma Diet: Eat Gently, Feel Amazing, Age in Slow Motion . I’ve always known her to be a beacon of positivity and kindness so I am delighted to be able to share this conversation with you! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcat...

Comedienne Tranna Wintour joins me on the podcast today and we chat about her one woman show Trantasy which opens next week at Montreal Fringe. Though I’ve been aquatinted with Tranna for quite some time, this was our first chance to really chat. Enjoy! In other news, I am getting this podcast going for real again. Look for episodes every week. Next week’s guest will be author and vega...

Author T. Cooper is my guest on the podcast today. We talk about his latest book, Changers, and its accompanying website. T. is really fun to talk to and I’m thrilled to share this interview with you. Enjoy! Some links: T.’s website wearechangers.org We Are Changers on Facebook @RealTCooper @wechangers Featured music: Swayed – Kiasmos Love is Gone – Oxford & Co.

My pal Steven Strafford is my guest today, we talk about his show Methtacular! Which is currently running at Chicago’s Theater Wit to spectacular reviews.  Click here for tickets, dates and further details about the show. On Twitter: @stevenstrafford @methtacular Music: Invocation – Michael Harren Waiting For Gilligan – Vance Gilbert

Songwriter and poet Jeremy Bass is my guest on this episode of the ol’ podcast. As I post this I realize it’s a touch out of date, but the timing is perfect to tell you about Jeremy’s new Kickstarter project to raise money for a pair of EPs he will be working on soon. Links to everything can be found below. Thanks for listening! Jeremy’s Website Jeremy’s Kickstarter T...

Japan Soul’s Jason Paul joined me for this talk about the making and inspiration for their new album Plastic Utopia. You can see them live this Friday, June 20th at The Bitter End. 10PM. Be there! We also talked about Kent Odessa and Chromeo. I’d love your support with my kickstarter for the album and book based on my solo show, Tentative Armor .

I needed a briefing on what has been going on with Russia and their rapidly declining human rights policies, and I know no one better to talk to about these things than by dear friend and NYC bad-ass, Ken Kidd. This is an unedited discussion recorded on my iPhone in Ken’s office. No frills, but plenty of important information that needs to be heard. Listen. Share. Act. Links: Queer Nation NY...

Electronic musician and software designer Adam Rokhsar is my guest today. So happy to talk about his new release as RUWA. A really great conversation with a fantastic artist. Links: Make Yourself Transparent RUWA on Bandcamp RokVid is Adam’s recent collab with Ableton Songs: When You Cry – RUWA Perfect Building – RUWA PS I’m Fine – RUWA February – Lusine Listen...

My good friend and collaborator, Leah Coloff is my guest today. Leah is a cellist, singer and composer based here in Brooklyn, NY. It was great to talk to her about her forthcoming album, gralbums , loss, and creation. Check it out and check HER out at leahcoloff.com.

Every now and then someone shows up in my life in a wild moment of synchronicity who I know I’m really supposed to plug into. Victoria is one such person. She’s been a teacher and mentor to me for some time now, so I’m really excited to have her as a guest on today’s podcast. We talk a bunch about her new solo show, No Need For Seduction,  which opens THIS FRIDAY at Dixon P...

Sabrina Lastman and Sasha Bogdanowitsch join me in this episode to discuss their project, the Vital Vox Festival, a vocal music festival taking place on March 25th and 26th here in Brooklyn at Roulette. I’m really excited about this show, and even more so about the actual festival. Thanks for listening! The Songs: Kaleidophonia Sasha – Sasha Bogdanowitsch Donde esta el duende – S...

Composer/performer,  Eve Beglarian joins me today in an interview we recorded in her apartment in NYC. Eve is a massive inspiration to me and I so happy to have her as a guest again on the podcast. Lots of fun info about her self-propelled journey along the Mississippi River and the work that resulted. The Songs: In And Out Of the Game – Eve Beglarian I Am Really A Very Simple Person –...

Uniform Motion’s Andy Richards joins me from Tolouse, France on this episode of MikeyPod to talk about his work and we had a really great conversation about the methods his band has used to promote and raise money for their various projects. Fellow musicians, I highly recommend you read their writings about DIY music production. the songs: Crowns and Wishes – Uniform Motion Dear Someon...

  Katie Mullins joins me on this episode to talk about her new album and the process behind her work. Be sure to check her out at Union Hall on February 1st! Preorder her new album on Bandcamp and show your support for a bad-ass independent artist! The songs: Pink Orange Red – Cocteau Twins Before We Begin – Broadcast Cool Light – Bear In Heaven A Walk (Kolombo Remix) &#8211...

  Corey Dargel and Melissa Hughes Corey Dargel is my guest on the show today. He’ll be performing his newest song cycle “Hold Yourself Together” tomorrow night, January 7 at (le) poisson rouge. The songs: Dream Within A Dream – Propaganda Tomorrow – Niki & The Dove Symphonia IX (My Wait Is U) – Grimes Don’t Follow – B. Fleischmann There&#821...

Walker Lukens is my fantastic guest today. Lots and lots of music make for a extra long show. Support these artists please. The Songs: Her Fantasy – Matthew Dear The Fun Powder Plot – Wild Beasts The Cave (Hobotech Remix) – Mumford and Sons Ships On Fire – Magic Panda To Mars – The Maidu Applesauce – Animal Collective Dimensional Flow – Senator Jaiz Our He...

Sweet Billy Pilgrim’s Tim Elsenburg joins me today to discuss his new album, his creative process and dishwashers as musical instruments. The Songs: Eyes – Jherek Bischoff Lazuli – Beach House Doom – New Beard Joyful Reunion – Sweet Billy Pilgrim Forget to Breathe – Sweet Billy Pilgrim Running Up That Hill – Theo Bleckman Tinseltown in the Rain – The...

Great music and and an intimate interview with musician Derek Nicoletto. Listen and subscribe! the songs: Hold On – Sbtrkt Financial District – Gold Panda Amanaemonesia – Chairlift Chameleon – Gavin Castleton Kind Ghosts – Derek Nicoletto Sugar – Derek Nicoletto The Night – School of Seven Bells Baby, I Love You So – Colourbox Another Detour –...