The Midnight Disease

20-time Moth StorySlam Champ Adam Wade talks about finding his voice on the radio, a life-changing conversation with Colin Quinn, and finding strength in struggle. Listen to Adam's albums on Audible and Spotify - they're fantastic. And if you're in New York, catch him live at the Magnet Theater on 8/25 at 7pm! He's premiering a new solo show called "Adam Wade's Ups and Downs: Stories of Friendship...

Writer and filmmaker Kady Ruth Ashcraft (Jezebel) celebrates a mischievous maven with a lovingly loosened screw, remembering everything that's ever happened, and "having some projects going on."  Watch Kady Ruth's film "Ramsey" here, follow her on Instagram, and subscribe to her Substack. If you have thoughts about anything you've heard on the show, drop me a line: midnight@walt.fm. Thank you for...

Screenwriter Steve Mallory (Superintelligence, The Boss) joins us for a much-needed reminder that good things happen when you lean into the madness. PLUS: blocked nibs, sleepy skyscrapers, and the perpetual flight from mysterious forces. Find out where to stream Steve's movies, Superintelligence and The Boss, here and here. Our show art is by M.K. Komins. If you have thoughts on anything you've he...

Comedian Gastor Almonte on the elusive wisdom of the elders, our parents' secret (and not-so-secret) lives, and remembering where you come from. Find Gastor's podcast, "The War Report," here. Watch his stand-up and storytelling work on YouTube, and listen to his special, "Immigrant Made." If you have thoughts on anything you've heard on the show, drop me a line: midnight@walt.fm. And thank you for...

Author and comedian Allison Raskin on the illusion of flow state, keeping the flame alive amidst the algorithmic headwinds, and remembering to forget how much she hates writing. Listen to Allison & Gabe's podcast, Just Between Us, read her Substack, Emotional Support Lady, and get her book, Overthinking About You. If you have thoughts about anything you heard on this or any of our episodes, drop m...

Terry Miles (TANIS, The Black Tapes, Rabbits) joins us for a conversation about following your secret inner map, the sacred pull of the unknown, and making the sounds you want to hear. Find all of Terry's work at his website, and if you've never listened to his podcasts, queue one up for your next late-night drive. Trust me. If you have thoughts about anything you've heard on the show, drop me a l...

"Articles of Interest" creator Avery Trufelman talks about why podcasting can never be radio, asking real questions, and never not working. Listen to Avery's work on Articles of Interest, Nice Try!, 99% Invisible, and The Cut wherever you get your podcasts. Our show art is by M.K. Komins. If you have thoughts about anything you've heard on the show, drop me a line: midnight@walt.fm. If you're enjo...

"Other Men Need Help" creator Mark Pagan talks about the road trip to Minnesota that changed his life, the practice of noticing, and why men should talk about shame. Listen (really - it's so good) to Other Men Need Help wherever you're listening to this. Find more of Mark's work here, and if you have thoughts on anything you heard on this week's episode (or any of our episodes), drop me a line: mi...

Illustrator Sara Richard on looking at something macabre...and giving it a chance to be something else, why the unknown can be terrifying and amazing at the same time, and illustration as an act of describing. Find more of Sara's work at her website and on Instagram. Pick up a Midnight Magic tarot deck here, Women of Myth oracle cards here, and the Dead Hand Book here. Drop us a line anytime at mi...

Jesse Thorn talks about conversations that feel like flying, starting with nothing, finding the humanity in your heroes, and other lessons learned from twenty years (and counting) in the podcast game. Listen to Jesse's shows: Bullseye, Jordan, Jesse, Go!, and Judge John Hodgman. Follow him on Twitter (he's a real good follow), and learn more about Maximum Fun here. Find more of M.K. Komins's work...

Drummer David Chiverton has been playing the drums since he was four years old, and he's on a never-ending mystic quest to discover the perfect "touch." Check out the Chivertone Sessions on YouTube, where you can also find David's personal channel. The Smoogies are on YouTube, too, as well as Instagram, where you can also find David. There's another group David plays in called Nu-Jive, and their t...

Kevin Allison (The State, Risk!) joins us for a conversation about keeping Dr. Jekyll in touch with Mr. Hyde, the unexpected wisdom of singing whaling songs in the nude, and the time Jon Stewart bailed on his Valentine's Day party. Listen to Risk! wherever you're listening to this, and learn more about the show at risk-show.com. Follow them on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @riskshow, and find Kev...

Writer, showrunner, and audio fiction impresario Lauren Shippen talks about building worlds through emotion, learning from her characters, finding her people on Tumblr, and the delicate dance of fandom. Learn more about Lauren at her website, and find her guide to producing your own audio fiction here. If this conversation inspired you to check out The Bright Sessions, make sure to start here. Che...

Singer-songwriter Jocelyn Mackenzie tells us about her artistic roller-coaster ride: from crying to sobriety to infinity...and beyond. Watch Jocelyn's YouTube videos here, and don't miss her new EP, WAKE, coming 4/14/23 from Righteous Babe Records. You can listen to "Sick and Suffering," the song we discuss at great length towards the end of the interview, here. The Midnight Disease is a brand-new...