The MC Lars Podcast

When he’s not running his @beavisandbuttheadcollector Instagram, Sean Beard performs in his one-man band noise project, Waves Crashing on Piano Chords. On today’s podcast, he talks about spending over $50k on his Beavis & Butt-Head collection, his online friendship with Mike Judge, and why certain episodes of the series were never commercially released after being aired. An awesome interview....

This week on the podcast, I talk to a friend I met online 25 years ago, Douglas Burke (Phone Freak), who when he’s not podcasting or doing standup comedy, works for a school district in Michigan. We reminisce about first meeting online in 1995, our shared love for cartoons and prank call tapes, and what he’s been up to the last quarter of the century. An awesome talk with a great friend, today’s e...

I met Akira the Don in 2003 when he interviewed me for his internet radio show on my first UK tour, promoting my “Radio Pet Fencing” album. Since then, he opened for me in the UK in 2011, and has invented his own genre of music called Meaningwave. On this week’s episode, we talk about his creative workflow, fatherhood, and memories of growing up in Wales in the pre-internet 90s. Special Guest: Aki...

This week on the podcast, I talk to Brandon Arnovick of the Rondo Brothers about working with Hoodie Allen, COVID19 and how he got involved in the Bay Area music industry. We also reminsce about the time we recorded "Hot Topic Is Not Punk Rock" in a day. He talked about the differences between running a bakery and running a studio and how fatherhood has made him a better artist. A great conversati...

I met Jim Greer when the Rondo Brothers produced “Hot Topic Is Not Punk Rock” with the Matches and me in the fall of 2005. Since then, we have recorded dozens of songs and spent a lot of time in their Bay Area studios. This week, Jim talks about growing up in Ohio, his friendship with Liam Lynch, his philosophy on production and why being positive and flexible are both important attributes. Specia...

This week on the podcast, I talk to Stephen Bracket (a.k.a. Brer Rabbit) of Denver hip-hop crew Flobots! We talk about their hit “Handlebars”, how the group got its name, and how he uses comic books to educate people in prisons and classrooms. He also draws on his experience to talk about the group’s switch from a major label to becoming independent, and ways bands can communicate better. We end w...

I met Maximus Skaff through Hand Job Academy, and he later directed the music video for my song with Watsky, “Never Afraid”. On today’s episode, he talks about how some of his art has been inspired by his transgender identity, his origins in West Virginia, and how New York has changed during the COVID19 pandemic. We also talk about his upcoming projects and he drops some knowledge of how he market...

This week on the podcast, I sit down with Hand Job Academy's Clara Bizna$$ to talk about the origin of her band, life in West Virginia, her Filipino heritage, and her creative process. We also talk about the international tours her band went on, how to keep a group together, and the differences between Los Angeles and New York. A great interview with a talented writer and artist, thanks Claire! in...

I met Ash Wedsnesday when her band Hand Job Academy played the nerdcore showcase at SXSW in 2015 at the Flamingo Cantina. Two years later, we got engaged; three years later we were married; and five years later, we had a son. On this podcast, we talk about the origin of her band, what it was like touring the UK with Wheatus, and how Hand Job Academy went viral. We also talk about the hopes and dre...

This week on the podcast, MC Snax and I delver further into our thoughts on different sects of Christianity, his upcoming projects, and Violent J's autobiography. We also talk about our recent show together in Columbus and what the hip-hop scene in Newfoundland underground rap scene is like in 2020. A great conversation with a wonderful rapper. Thanks for being on the show MC Snax! Special Guest:...

I met Canadian nerdcore Juggalo rapper MC Snax years ago when we collaborated on a song for one of his projects. Since then, we have become homies, and he recently opened for Schäffer the Darklord, the Doubleclicks and myself in Columbus, Ohio on the Baby Yoda 2020 Election Campaign Trail! We talk about C.S. Lewis, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and his collaboration with Anybody Killa! A great interview...

One day, my guitarist Mike Russo was talking to me about my podcast and said he'd love to interview me for an episode! Initially hoping to record this IRL, we ended up doing the interview remotely during the COVID19 shut down. On today's episode, we talk about "Do the Bruce Campbell", ICP, punk rock and Cartel. We also reminisce about the time a Wild Cherry song inspired me to dance wildly in a Ph...

This week on the podcast, I catch up with K-Murdock, a.k.a. Kyle Murdock, longtime collaborator of Mega Ran and professor of audio. We talk about the time we went on tour with mc chris in 2011, our UK adventures and his collaborations with Mega Ran. We also talk about his love for A Tribe Called Quest, Double Dragon and how to stay optimistic during the quarantine. Thanks Kyle!! Special Guest: K-M...

When he's not rapping under the moniker Former Fat Boys, Ben Garbe has made a career editing and promoting viral videos for many different clients. On this week's podcast, we talk about Nerdapalooza, our many collaborations, and how he believes Star Wars jumped the shark. We also talk about what it feels like to be an OG rapper in the scene and feature a track from his new album "Nerdvana". A grea...

This week on the podcast, I chat with Atlanta's Tribe One (Niles Gray) about life as an internationally touring rapper, his family and his day job as a teacher. We also talk about his Amiibo collection and the Silver Surfer, and why he chose to become an English major at Morehouse. We also talk about his favorite albums and Devil Dinosaur... his favorite comic book character of all time! I learned...

This week on the MC Lars Podcast, I speak to sustainability educator Zak Vetter about his entrepreneurialism, his work with the Dry Climate Forum and the time his brother asked Steve Jobs about his favorite kind of underwear. We also reminisce about the early years of MC Lars and discuss the concept of truth. A great inteview with a Carmel Valley legend, thanks Zak! Special Guest: Zak Vetter.

This week on the MC Lars Podcast, I talk to Aubrey Turner of the Doubeclicks! We talk about our tour together, marketing and what it was like studying at the Berklee College of Music. We also talk about the time she heard an ICP song mixed in surround sound for one of her production classes and the way she and her sibling Laser collaborate remotely. A very special episode with a talented and kind...

This week on the podcast, I talk to lyricist, guitarist and singer Laser Malena-Webber, one half of The Doubleclicks! We discuss their songwriting process, Los Angeles, our tour, and their crowdfunding book "Crowdfunding for Musicians". We also talk about some of our influences and how cisgender people can transgender non-binary allies. An awesome talk with a talented friend, thanks Laser! Special...

This week, I catch up with Gaby Alter, frontman of Yes Gabriel. We talk about his work in musicals, the times he toured with Frontalot and me, and his new solo project. We also talk about his musical philosophy, the first records that changed his life, and I quiz him about his favorite philosophers he studied at Wesleyan. Thanks Gaby! Special Guest: Gaby Alter.

This week, I talk to film director Stewart Hendler, who is also my first cousin! We talk about the time he directed the “iGeneration” video, what it was like working with Carrie Fisher on his movie “Sorority Row”, and fatherhood. We also talk about how he got his start in the industry and how he balances family life with traveling for work. A great conversation with one of my favorite people in th...

This week, I talk to Matt Milligan of Wheatus about what it was like studying music with Lady Gaga at NYU, touring with Soul Coughing and how when we first met, we were both wearing Mindless Self Indulgence t-shirts. A great conversation with a thoughtful and wonderful artist, thanks to Matt for playing so many shows with me and for all of your time this week. Special Guest: Matt Milligan.

This on the podcast, I talk to Brian from the Gothsicles about Wax Trax! Records, the midwestern industrial music scene, the Boston noise scene and the upcoming Gothsicles shows and albums. We also talk about how he got started making music on his Yamaha QY10 sequencer and his affiliation with the Dr. Dements-inspired FuMP community. Thanks Brian! Special Guest: The Gothsicles.

This week on the podcast, I talk to Marshal Carper, who I met while he was working at Synersteel Studios. His group released two MC Lars rhythm games, and over the years, we became friends. We talk about Carper's books, his consulting business, and his involvement with Mega Cat Studios. We also talk about the practicality of having a writing degree and his memories of studying on the Big Island of...

I first met Doctor Popular in the fall of 2008 while YTCracker and I were finished "the Digital Gangster LP". He collaborated on a few tracks, but after that, we did not see eachother much (other than a show where he opened for me in 2013). On this week's podcast I catch up with Doc to talk about his new game KnifeTank, his upcoming, life in San Francisco, chiptune and his day job at WordPress. A...

This week, I catch up with Fishbone's Angelo Moore, while he was reherasing in Berkeley for his New Year's Eve show. We had mad on the VANS Warped Tour in 2011, and reminscied about the festival and its leagacy. We also talked about KRS-One, Roland TR-808 drum machines, and what 2020 means to him. We premiere Angelo Moore & the Brand New Step's new single "Los Angeles" and talk about his futur...