Rainbow Brainskull with Ramin Nazer

Mike Nissen is the guitarist for Talk Time ! We talk about the origin of the band and their new album Year of Self. Mike is one of my favorite people to play music with. He knows when to be flashy, when to be subtle, and always finds a creative way to add something new in any jam. Check out TALK TIME's new record "Year of Self" on Spotify https://talktimeband.com/ Follow Mike on Instagram https://...

Michael Garfield is the host of my current favorite podcast, FUTURE FOSSILS. It's such a trip, I don't even know how to describe it. It is filled with the most enriching discussions about art, music, technology, science, the future, and how they are all mixing together. There's not a single weak episode so I tell everyone to just pick an episode at random and it'll be good. Michael is a paleontolo...

Jake Flores is a comedian, podcaster, and an old friend from back in Austin. We started comedy around the same time. Jake has always been funny, honest, and original. Sometimes I'll wake up and see that half the internet is mad at him. We talk about socialism, outrage culture, the tarot, and how people lose themselves in the pursuit of fame. Follow Jake on Twitter: @feraljokes Listen to POD DAMN A...

Anna Hossnieh is a producer and podcaster who is involved in the creation of a billion different things. She is the head of comedy over at the HowStuffWorks network and also co-hosts the Ethnically Ambiguous podcast. Anna is my first fellow Iranian (Persian) guest so we talk about that a bit too. Check out Anna on Twitter: @annahossnieh Listen to Ethnically Ambiguous: https://www.ethnicallyambiguo...

Duncan Trussell is one of my favorite podcasters and one of the coolest human beings walking the Earth today. We talk about how we met, meditation, love, getting out of your own way, and the importance of silliness. Ooh boy are there some good Duncan gems in this one! You can check out Duncan's work here: http://www.duncantrussell.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com h...

Colin Frangicetto is an artist and musician. We talk about how we met, touring and recording with his band Circa Survive, and a series of synchronicities that blew my mind. You can check out Colin's work here: http://www.colinfrangicetto.com/ Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, C...

Jamie Loftus is one of a kind. She draws, animates, podcasts, and is a great stand-up. We talk about the balance of creating in multiple mediums without spreading yourself too thin and finishing an idea before you think it's stupid. Zamboni. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com http://jamieloftusisinnocent.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brai...

Shane Mauss joins me to talk about PSYCHONAUTICS: A Comic's Exploration of Psychedelics . An exciting new documentary premiering on June 15 at 5PM at TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. I did the animation for it! Come to the premiere and say hi! GET YOUR PREMIERE TICKETS HERE: http://www.psychonauticsfilm.com HERE WE ARE PODCAST: http://www.herewearepodcast.com Links mentioned in this episode: http...

Giulia Rozzi joins me today to talk about being an empath and her journey as a stand-up. I met Giulia in New York 7 years ago. She’s always been funny, intuitive, honest, and great to hang out with. Giulia thought she was depressed until learning that she was an empath. We talk about what it’s like to feel the emotion of an entire room all at once. She has great insights into how to navigate the w...

Doug Mellard is a stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles, CA. We discuss anxiety, death, and wanting to do EVERYTHING. We reflect on friends who have passed away and what they would think about us right now with our neurosis and indeciciveness. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles,...

Rick Wood is a musician/comedian based in Los Angeles. We return from a lecture on Occult America and try to remember what we learned. We also talk about recording music, the evolution of comedy, and what we want to happen at our funerals. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.

Chris Garcia is a comedian based in Los Angeles, CA. He talks about losing his father to dementia and how strange it is watching someone you've known your whole life forget who you are and basically become a baby again. We also talk music and the evolution of the internet in recent years. Chris hosts Underbelly at Dynasty Typewriter every first Friday of the month. Links mentioned in this episode:...

Keith and the Girl (Keith Malley, Chemda Hennessy) are podcast legends. They were around before iTunes and still have one of the best shows out there. Keith and Chemda join me today to talk comedy, consciousness, podcasting. We had a lot of laughs on this one. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios...

Lisa DeLarios is a comedian based in Los Angeles. We talk about growing up in Texas, blocks to creativity, Alan Watts, and being brought up with various religions. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.

Cameron Fielder is a comedian and friend from back in my Austin days. We talk about the accelerating evolution of technology, why we write, and how to find peace when you have a mind that won't stop churning. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.

Lizzy Cooperman is a comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. We talk about comedy, death, and lyme disease. If you're in the Los Angeles area, you can check out Lizzy's live album recording this Saturday at the Lyric Hyperion Theatre . Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.

Ryan Singer is a comedian and host of Me & Paranormal You. We go way off the deep end and discuss the paranormal, aliens, sacred geometry, and everything "woo-woo". Check out Ryan Singer's Notebook here . Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com http://ryansingercomedy.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.

Kerri Lendo is a comedian, filmmaker, and friend from back in the Texas days. She also sells vintage on Etsy . We talk about how quickly the future is happening, the earlier days of comedy, selling stuff online, and of course DEATH. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.

Daniel Rugg Webb is a comedian and musician based in Los Angeles, CA. I've known him since back in my Texas days. He's always been one of my favorites. We spent almost 4 hours talking about comedians and musicians who've passed away over the last few years and how it affected our world. RIP Lashonda Lester, Monty Seitz, Andy Ritchie, Harris Wittels, Prince, David Bowie, Robin Williams, and everyon...

Matt Ingebretson is a comedian and co-creator/star of Comedy Central's CORPORATE. We talk about growing up in Texas, phone addiction, and unhappiness even when things are going well. I ask a lot of questions about CORPORATE, his new hit show that took over 3 years to come into being. It's one of the best shows on television right now, for realsies! Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbr...

Barbara Gray is a fellow comedian and podcaster (Lady to Lady, Britney's Gram). We talk about the oversaturation of content in the world and our love-hate relationship we have with being content creators. Enjoy this content! Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.

Ben Seidman is a sleight-of-hand performer, actor, comedian. We talk about magic, music, and stepping out of the box you've put yourself in. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.

Myq Kaplan is a comedian, musician, and a good friend. We talk about comedy, internet comments, oneness, and the NOW. Myq was one of the first people to ever have me as a podcast guest and I wanted to make sure he was one of my first guests. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA...

Ramin Nazer talks to Zach Sherwin about creativity, motivation, and rap. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.