The Ludkast

It's a Beatz-tastic episode! We contemplate the origins of American pizza, Italian Beef sandwiches and all things food in Chicago! Plus, Beatz tells the tales of hanging with the Chicago Bulls during their MJ dynasty days!

McSprinkles made it safely to Music City! Tales of the Puffy McPuffington from a misspent youth. Haven't we all been there? Where'd the time go?

Laying down the ground rules.

Do you have the energy to do the things you want to do? The Clintons reveal their reptilian sides. We discover Tony Robbins' secret agenda!

We finally made it to the Northwoods! A brief recap of this vacation delight reveals the origins of the Northern Speckled Swamp Hog, and is followed by some random discussions about late nineteenth and early twentieth century remedies and medical scams. All Hail the Materia Medica! Plus, a surprise visit from Guru Rama Lama wherein he regales us with his amazing drumming ability.

Early tales from Tatanka. Some first mentions of Peter Kater.

It's a Father's Day extravaganza on The Ludkast! From Jim Jones' preference for Flavor Aid (not Kool-Aid), to the alleged reverberations of Jim Crow and the segregated South to BLM, few stones are left unturned on this very unexpurgated and raw episode of the Ludkast. Trigger warning: NOT for the faint of heart! Also, a message of peace and love from the one and only Guru Rama Lama! Drop us a line...

Has the Covid "crisis" finally caused us to lose our collective minds? And, does "reverse racism" actually exist?

It's a holiday spectacular with our long time friend and super patriot Matt Kossnar! This is what it sounds like (when doves cry? no.) when three old friends get a chance to catch up.

Beatz is back to drop science about the origins of hip hop! All hail Blondie's "Rapture"! Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com !

Late night ramblings reveal Secret Ancient Knowledge and hidden codes in The Big Lebowski! Also, my first aneurysm.

Mother is code for: a woman who wears many hats expertly, while rearing responsible human beings! We take a look back at our moms, whom we love and miss very much. They were great ladies, who taught us how to love and laugh in equal measure. We gave them extra gray hairs before their time, and they gave us the gift of allowing us to be ourselves fearlessly. Happy Mother's Day Moms! We love you! Dr...

We're completing the circle with Chris Martin, drummer extraordinaire for Juxtapose and FIH! We discuss the madness that happened in '94-95, as well as the ensuing quarter-century! Memories and insights abound on this episode, for anyone who was there and witnessed the chaos as well as those who have experienced something similar. Thanks again Chris! Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com !

These and many other treasures await you. All you have to do is Google Tax $lave Ryan Sullivan. He's a man with a message! Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com !

We are joined by Ryan Sullivan of the Asheville, NC band Tax $lave. He regales us with tales of a life spent loving and performing music, and a misspent youth in cover bands and wedding gigs! Make sure to look them up! Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com !

Come and get it any time of day, death by convenience the American way! Oh, the tribulations of living in the first world... Woe is me! Perhaps some cheese with that whine? Oui, merci. We delve into the Confidential Master Tape (our first musical endeavor), as well as some FIH jams from our Washington adventure. Brought to you by Shpringles, the gender neutral candy! Drop us a line at the.ludkast@...

We discuss alarming developments in the semantics employed by the less than scrupulous. From Hebrew gods to word murder to the abundance of caution, we ask the question: Is the "flat earth theory" as regressive as it seems? Also, we take a look at two of our songs: Flow Out With the Tide, and Pieces of the Whole. Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com !

All hail the mighty Bob Marley! The Tuff Gong, the Right Hand of the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah! Jah Live! Rastafar I! Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com !

Twists and turns abound as we attempt to navigate the labyrinthine mindf*ck known as COVID-19! Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com !

Fishing is one of the most ancient, fundamental and profound of human activities. It can also be a heck of a lot of fun (even with the occasional frustrating and gross bits)! We're paying homage to this great pastime with some fishing stories. There may also be a philosophical digression or two... Fish on and drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com ! IT IS UNETHICAL TO TRY AND GOAD A STRIKE FROM A...

We take a look at a masterpiece album, its impact on our lives and the inspired artists behind it. All hail the mighty Roger Waters! Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com !

We talk to our West Coast brother Sir G Beatz! Talking Old School flavor like an OG drop top '64 Impala with hydraulics! He's been a brother-in-arms of ours for over a quarter century, always helping us to keep it real. Bonus: Beatz drops a hot freestyle live, and its dope as hell! Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com !

Jesse "talks story" about his early days on Maui, meeting living legends and being frustrated and exhausted by our dear friend's exasperating antics. Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com !

The Three Days of Darkness are nigh upon us! What will it mean? What do our oppressors have in store for us? Will the internet be turned back on? WHY???!! Also, we tell the tale of meeting the one and only Buddy Miles! He left a lasting impression, to say the least. The episode leads in with a spin of my track, Rumors. Listen carefully to the lyrics, my friends. They are rather timely. Drop us a l...

A closer look at the making of an iconic song, and how that leads to prospecting for gold in them thar hills. Also, we take a glimpse into a band's last recording session. All hail the Family in a Factory! Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com !