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An original story about being obnoxious in public. Read it on Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I woke from a dream with an ache in my heart. Not for some person, moment, or object I’d lost, but for something I’d never really known: the ancient forests of my current home in Northern California. This set me wondering if there was a word for that. Instead of meditating quietly on the subject, I turned to my computer and typed in “Nostalgia for a time I never knew.” As luck would have it, there...

“Am I bleeding?” His request was as calm and unemotional as it was deeply weird. His elbow, in the air, about a foot above the woman’s head, wasn’t even red with irritation, much less blood. “Nope.” She was a cute lady, and her quip was sweet, succinct, and reassuring - to me at least. The young man wasn’t convinced. “Are you sure? What about this side?” Without moving his right arm, he reached ac...

If you’ve ever been pleased by an algorithm or persuaded by an advertisement, take a moment to consider the dark implications these instruments suggest about what your brain is made of.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like a Cadillac gliding effortlessly into the shop for major repairs, Gertie approaches our campsite with a stylish limp. She’s 88 years old. Ignoring the two humans beside him, she slowly dips to greet our dog. Always a gentleman, he rises to receive her with an admiring wiggle of his hips. As we all absorb the splendor of her person – the sparkling of her shirt, the improbable tightness of her j...

It’s not even the driving snow, the uncalled-for elevation, the snake egg fortune cookie wisdom of the parched hippies, or the generally fleece-lined Kansas-adjacent flogging of the wind and cold. The issue is elemental, focused, primordial - hard to explain. It’s less of a dislike of a place than the result of a ceaseless whistling twitch in my veins, driving a commanding urge to dig my redneck t...

What are dreams?   According to Shakespeare, they are the very stuff we are made of.  To Joseph Campbell, a dream is a personalized myth—and a myth a depersonalized dream.  Both communicate in the same way, through a story, through imagery, which some may deem as the realm of pure fantasy, but which is in fact more real and truer than true than many may care to admit.  How...

Remember to subscribe to the Monkey Tooth Podcast for more interviews (strong word, really) with artists, musicians, and weirdos of every stripe! Join me in conversation with multi-instrumentalist, writer, poet, singer, and brilliant human being in general, Vera Sola. We talk about dreams, music, exploding doormats, and her new record - Peacemaker (available everywhere you buy music). Get her reco...

Last year, I started cooking dog food. To be clear, I’m cooking regular food and feeding it to my dog; a lack of spices and the inclusion of a rather stinky multivitamin are the only things that make this food specifically of the dog variety. I’ve eaten plenty of it before the vitamins go in.  Also, if you like music and the people who create it, head on over to  The Monkey Tooth Podcast...

Written and narrated by Glenn Vanderkloet Songs featured: Hazlehurst - Pale Cricket Self Defense - Ryan Adams Photo - A barn in Kingston, NY- GV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was the mid-2000s, George Bush The Stupid was in office, Saddam Hussein was on the run, and oil cost about $100/barrel. I wasn’t yet aware of just how ill-equipped I was for the world of speaking publicly. I am now, of course, but occasionally, I must learn my lessons the hard way. Join me for a brief look at my worst public speaking gig ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Written and narrated by Glenn Vanderkloet Songs featured: Hazlehurst - Pale Cricket Days of the Years - The Felice Brothers Photo of Quaco Head Lighthouse - Ashley Spicer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like a noticeable run in the ass-end of our nation’s crotchless panties, US Route 50 tears its way from Maryland to California. In my admittedly questionable opinion, the strangest portion of this highway meanders from somewhere hopeless in eastern Nevada to someplace even less upbeat on the western shoulder of the state. Known as “The Loneliest Road in America,” Route 50 has earned the title. I c...

I hope you enjoy this chat with first-time feature film writer/producer/directors Matthew Hirschhorn and Eric Cohen. We talked mostly about their upcoming film, “Wine Club,” Starring Stevie Little (of Eastbound and Down), Taylor Ortega, and Daniel Van Kirk. We also managed to talk about directing a porn star, dick wine, making an independent film, crashing NYU film school classes, Morgan Freeman,...

Marya Hornbacher, a woman inadequately described by adjectives alone, was kind enough to join us for a chat. She is known as a New York Times best-selling author, a journalist, and a traveler of hearts and minds via the road less scrambled. In a broad and far-reaching conversation between Marya and Andrew, a number of topics found their way to the surface, including her unique brand of journalism,...

Stop by for a little chat with the prolific and talented author, artist, and traveler Corey Michael Smithson. He and Andrew covered lots of bases, including the wisdom of being lost, Ganesh The Lord of Obstacles, the call to wander, writing, painting, and the ice-cream truck of destiny. As always, we humbly ask that you rate, review, subscribe, share, and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Let’s talk about those dreams of yours, eh? It was my pleasure to sit with our pal, Alexis Angelucci to chat about living, dreaming, and paying attention to the mind. Her take on the phenomenon of dreams is not looking to them as oracles in the mind but as under-appreciated aspects of the psyche. Tune in for a tiny glimpse into Jungian dream analysis and hear two fascinating dreams told to a lovel...

A talk with California songwriter and musician, Donovan Quinn Interview conducted by Glenn Vanderkloet Songs featured: Hazlehurst - Pale Cricket Zombie USA - Donovan Quinn Bunny and Me - Donovan Quinn Photo courtesy of Donovan donovanquinn.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with multi-instrumental musician, singer, and songwriter singer Mery Steel. We talked about all the things you might expect from a “weird-adjacent moody Ohio twang pop” artist and a guy who is, well, just weird. Mery was also generous enough to play two tunes for us while we had her on the phone or Zoom…whatever. Share and enjoy!  Hosted by Andrew Couch...

A conversation with Brooklyn based writer and musician, Howard Fishman Interview conducted by Glenn Vanderkloet Songs featured: Hazlehurst - Pale Cricket Talkin’ Like You (Two Tall Mountains) - Connie Converse howardfishman.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, did you know Andrew has friends? Yeah, we’re shocked too! He even had a chat with one of them - author, comic, and all-around good guy Leon Blanda. They talked about books, comedy, and why Rob Reiner doesn’t really care if you live or die. Check out Leon’s Debut Novel, “High Moon,” sign up for the “No News is Good Newsletter,” and treat yourself to a little southern charm in this episode. Sha...

A jovial chat with Brooklyn based, Pitchfork associate editor and singer-songwriter, Sam Sodomsky Interview conducted by Glenn Vanderkloet Songs featured: Hazlehurst - Pale Cricket Drinking On Planes - The Bird Calls Drive Around Singing - The Bird Calls Photo of Sam by Kim Chang Studio thebirdcalls.bandcamp.com ruinationrecordco.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Share and enjoy this conversation with photographer, journalist, storyteller, and creative spirit, Kirsten Lewis.     Links KIRSTEN LEWIS   Tunes in This Episode Oui, je parle français - Compay Segundo You’re Crossing a River – Golden Suits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation with Bay Area songwriter and musician Michael James Tapscott Interview conducted by Glenn Vanderkloet Songs featured: Hazlehurst - Pale Cricket Cheap Hotel - MJT When Lisa Got Pregnant - MJT Photo courtesy of MJT michaeljamestapscott.com michaeljtapscott.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can I say about Brett Magdovitz that a miraculously sentient half-eaten grilled cheese sandwich in the parking lot of a Phish show hasn’t already made abundantly clear? Well, I can tell you that he is a loving father, a talented musician, an entertainer of singular expressive dexterity, for sure Martha Graham’s biggest fan, and a friend like no other. I love this guy, and I think you might to...