the Mobile Radio Carnival

TMRC 0051 Human creature Robert Wright from Connecticut who came out to California as a young fellow… I talk with Robert (Tattoo) about his young car theft days in Hartford, selling weed in Hollywood back in the day when it was considered an illegal substance - landing him in prison, and other hard lessons he has traveled through.  This is the silliest interview I’ve ever done. There are a lot of...

TMRC 0050 Musicians Ryan Neville and Sandi Wilson of Ryan Neville's Midnight Blues Band.  Ryan, Sandi, and I talk about their beginning together, upcoming US tour as an acoustic guitar duo, blues, jazz, and rock, traveling he US, the difficulty of touring, Sandi's jazz background, a suitcase full of blues, writing music for the people, recording and working collectively, plus much more... This sho...

TMRC 0049 Chris Haller, amazing bass player and live performer, Los Angeles based musician.  Chris and I talk about his musical adventures leading to his love of the seven string bass, jazz mindset, working cruise ships, living in Los Angeles, University of New Mexico, playing "casuals" and show bands, Marty and Elayne, Dick Grove School of Music, keeping the gigs unique, Chet Atkins, respect for...

TMRC 0048 John tells a meandering tale about, perhaps, Jesus among us in the contemporary. This show is sponsored and supported by Pluto Radio, alt/rock from the far reaches of the galaxy. plutoradio.com and is produced by the Cosmic Egg Farm @ theCEF.world. (You can also discover John Reneaud's music at johnreneaudmusic.com) All Rights Reserved. Also supportive of this show is MX-Pro Records @ ht...

TMRC 0047 Matt O'Hare actor, producer, book publisher, and good guy on the planet talks with me about some of our collective experiences, publishing his father's book, acting showcases in Hollywood, Cinema Center Films, brilliant actor/comedian Eric Black, Steve McQueen, Wearing Hitler's Pants, Mark Taper Casting Director Stanley Soble, The Casting Break, Rant (or, How Sane is the Local Psychiatri...

TMRC 0046 Ben Armentano, amazing, fantastic, pianist, and live performer, Los Angeles based jazz musician.  Ben and I talk about his life as a musician, Catatonic, playing the Baked Potato, meeting Keith Emerson, structured music along with improvised vibe, Steely Dan, coming to LA, being in sync with your fellow performers, plus much more. This show is sponsored and supported by Pluto Radio, alt/...

TMRC 0045 Michael Celenza, fantastic drummer and live performer, Los Angeles based jazz musician.  Michael and I talk about his life as a band teacher at Loyola, playing Los Angeles  jazz clubs, heavy metal's degree of difficulty, the Baked Potato, charting music, guitarist Rob Garland, modal jazz chords, early impressions of music, among other topics.  This show is sponsored and supported by Plut...

TMRC 0044 Rob Garland, amazing guitarist and live performer, music instructor, author, and overall great guy on the planet.  We talk about Rob's experiences as a gigging player, his love for rock as well as jazz, ADD, Gary Moore, broken down vehicles in LA, teaching bluegrass players to cross over into other musical genres, accountability, the Caged Rhythm Guitar Method, the iconic Baked Potato, p...

TMRC 0043 John Fisher was one of several amazing neighbors that shared residency with me in an eight unit garden style apartment building on the south side of Burbank, California.  In May of 2023 we all received 60 day quit notices to vacate due to the new owners wanting to renovate the units - referred to as "Renovictions" in the Los Angeles area.  The manager who was dealing with getting everyon...

TMRC 0042 Beck Black, singer, musician, songwriter, composer, writer, director, producer.  We talk about Beck's experiences performing and producing music/music videos in Hollywood.  Topics include her process as a music maker and performer, love for David Bowie, Tiny Desk, breaking out at SXSW, Hollywood, online marketing, driving limos, music revues, branding & trademarks, stopping traffic a...

TMRC 0041  Interviewed by Nancy Guitar.  Nancy is a very charming, eclectic, podcaster from the Great White North.  She hosts her show - Small Talk with Nancy Guitar.  In this episode John interviews Nancy, and, Nancy interviews John. This show is sponsored and supported by Pluto Radio, alt/rock from the far reaches of the galaxy. plutoradio.com and is produced by the Cosmic Egg Farm @ theCEF.worl...

TMRC 0040  Ellis Simpson Byers - author of the amazing book titled, An Invented Disease Sindrome: Prison Break!  We discuss his growing up in Louisiana, along with being raised in a family owned news paper business.  We also discuss subjects that include... ranking in tennis, bankruptcy, former FBI girlfriend, selling paintings, deconstructing electric toys, drunken Cajuns, photovoltaics, becoming...

TMRC 0039  Ryan Neville singer, songwriter, producer, guitar blues man.  We talk about his process as music maker and performer.  We also discuss subjects that include... being on the road, old school studio production verse contemporary production methods, Gary Moore, Hendrix, the New Zealand music scene, the Blues, among other topics. This show is sponsored and supported by Pluto Radio, alt/rock...

TMRC 0038  Gina is a witch and she talks with me about life, and, witchery. We also discuss subjects that include... sense memory, talking to dead people, roaches, African saints, healing, aggressive spirits, along with her story being told in film, among other topics. This program was originally recorded on April 30th 2021. This show is sponsored and supported by Pluto Radio, alt/rock from the fa...

TMRC 0037  musician known as MaryAnn talks with me about life, politics, and, music. We also discuss subjects that include... the Grammys, going back to school, government control, sex, taxes, dating married men, Trump, rape, drugs and rock and roll, is freedom free, soul doesn't age, not into religion, recording covers, people being brainwashed, looking at yourself in the mirror, among other topi...

TMRC 0036 Tim Steinruck of The Mighty One along with rock guitar virtuoso Jørg Klein talk with me about life and music.  We also discuss topics which include youth rebellion, smoking weed and listening to Robin Trower, perfectionism, everything is already in its place, current projects, imaginary friends, musical intuition, superpowers, the statue of David, among many other life subjects.    This...

TMRC 0035 noted rock guitarist Ray Goodman talks about discovering the blues, and, the early days of Detroit rock and roll.  We also discussed topics which include the Grande Ballroom, Cub Coda, Dick Wanger, playing with SRC, playing with the Funk Brothers, Alice Cooper, the MC5, Goose Lake, WABX, the Detroit underground radio scene, Jerry Lubin, Iggy Pop, the Ann Arbor band house, among other sub...

TMRC 00034.  Grace Solero discusses the following the following topic with me...  music, life in London, acting classes in Italy, Shamans, gymnastics, the creative process, contemporary dance and involving the whole body while performing live, what's up with the drum kit in her apartment, creating music videos, performing in Europe, among other things.  Also, in the interest of keeping her nationa...

TMRC 0033.   Musician and radio host, Floyd MacIntire talks with me about music, Pluto Radio, and, life...  Other topics include Georgia Peach, poetry, Canadian bands, Seraph, stage fright, broadcasting from Vernon BC, bicycle couriers, putting radio shows together, the Victoria music scene, folding space, The Metal Byrds, Happy Betty of the Portobello Express, hostage negotiations and gourmet coo...

TMRC 0032 Tim Steinruck of the band The Mighty One talks with me about life, music, and the importance of empathy...   We also discussed topics which include his learning guitar in a grain silo, KISS, how he came up with the name of his band, the Torch of Rock and Roll, his Van Halen cover band, his parents forcing him to burn Destroyer, and, other great stories of how rock and roll has influenced...

TMRC 0031  Ed Donnelly, musician/producer owner of The Barber's Basement Recording Services in Los Angeles talks with me about life, and, of course, music.  I made the mistake of using a heavy mask while talking to Ed - damn that evil Covid - so I apologize for the slightly muffled host work, regardless, it was a fantastic conversation about making music.  We also discuss subjects that include......

TMRC 0030  musician/producer/visual artist Plike talks with me about life, and music. We also discuss subjects that include... a song is never done, Bishop BuzzKill, the evolving world, Pink Logic, electronic music, Never Always (short film), Mustang bass guitars, female vocalists, Korn and Sarah McLachlan, so many talented people, working with sampled voices, living in different states, among oth...

TMRC 0029  blues musician/songwriter/producer Wily Bo Walker talks with me about life, and, of course his blue musical vibe...  we also discuss subjects that include... Glasgow music scene, King of the Road, inspired by Cream, recording horns, playing festivals, writing blues music in the contemporary, big stage presence, among other topics. This show is sponsored and supported by Pluto Radio, alt...

TMRC 0028  Frank Reneaud, my brother, talks with me about life, Detroit, and Family... After a somewhat rocky start with audio issues, we discuss subjects that include...  the speed of his AMX hatchback, violinists beating out the football team, Greek Town, go-carts on Lug Island, historic Fort Wayne, Peppe's Burgers, ducks and chickens,  Episcopal church across the street, Wyandotte, composting v...

TMRC 0027  musician/producer Roger Roge talks with me about life, and, of course, music...  we also discuss subjects that include... Living near the Russian border, Glasgow, Boston, working class towns, jazz musicians, multi track recording, non-conforming vibe, Fripp, Acting, dreading self promotion, jamming w/ a 3 piece band, among other topics. This show is sponsored and supported by Pluto Radi...