Undetermined: The Podcast

Theoretically, alternate realities explore infinite possibilities. But we're pretty sure he's busy in all of them.  Had a great time catching up with Conan Neutron and getting the latest from our old friend. It seems he's kept himself occupied with a project or three. (We're looking forward to all of them!) You definitely want the scoop! But that's not all! We also discuss: Politics...Pandemi...

When you hail from St. Joseph, MO and your first gig as a band is opening for Fishbone, you're off to a good start. When you follow up by playing festivals around the globe and touring with the likes of Jack White, The Damned, and Foo Fighters you're off to an AMAZING start! While it may seem odd to call Radkey veterans of the rock scene at ages when most bands are just getting started, it's hard...

But wait…there’s more! Join us for the 2021 finale of UTP as we speak with more of our favorite people: Journalist/promoter - Danny R Phillips; Irish musician - Brendan Tallon; Kansas City legends - Frogpond; Guitarist - Patrick Keenan; Ghost researcher/author - Jason Offutt; Topeka band - Bleed The Victim; Skatenigs frontman - Phildo Owen; Mystery podcaster - Dr. N; Knife Crime - Byron Huhmann; P...

When you've jammed with an eclectic group of musical legends (Tech N9ne, Pat Travers, Carl Palmer and more...), can crash at Robert Trujillo's pad, and have your own amazing band (Local 518), it's pretty safe to assume you've got some serious chops and some great stories!  Sure...being Jaco's nephew makes him a fascinating case study in nature vs. nurture. But we'd think he's cool as hell, re...

When your resume includes Mr. Bungle, Electric Masada, Fantômas, Secret Chiefs 3, Melvins, Tomahawk, MadLove, The Nels Cline Singers, Trio-Convulsant, (and more) it’s safe to be considered prolific. What a treat it was to get to know legendary bassist Trevor Dunn! This was a dream guest for us and Trevor definitely didn’t disappoint! Lots of great stories and fascinating perspectives in this one....

Hello  Dandies! We hope everyone enjoyed listening to part 1 of "The Best of  2021." However, if you thought that was all encompassing, I hate to tell  you that you're dead wrong. Only because the list of stellar guests we had just kept coming. Each of these three, "best of," episodes contain  some excellent clips from some amazing artists. Keep an eye out for part  three,...

2021 was a lot of things, but boring was not one of them!  Here at UTP, we thought we'd relive some of our favorite moments with some truly amazing guests. Thanks for sticking with us through another year Dandies! We love you! In this episode: Dmitri Mavra of Dungeon Weed; Tom Whitmore of MUFON; William Elliot Whitmore; Shawn and Andrew of Red Kate/Black Site; Brett Anderson of Ha Ha Tonka; A...

If John Heintz invites you to a gathering, you say YES!  What happens when you put together members of P-Funk; The Lee Boys; Earth, Wind and Fire; Fishbone; Jane's Addiction; Red Hot Chili Peppers; and soooooo many more? John decided to find out. The result? One Big Ol' Nasty Getdown! (And it's AWESOME!) Jamming with George Clinton. Recording on the infamous Sound City Neve in Dave Grohl's st...

Knife Crime's front-man Byron Huhmann is kinda weird. (We dig that about him!) He also puts together one Hell of a record (Thanks again, Black Site!) and has a great sense of humor.  We love the Kansas City music scene, so it was an honor to spend some time with such a well established/respected member of it. And while the band's name has other origins, it still feels fitting that Knife Crime...

When we first learned of another "Undetermined" podcast, the original plan was to sue. Unfortunately, Dr. N has better lawyers than us. So we decided to invite her on instead. What a great surprise to learn we have more in common with Dr. N than just a bad-ass podcast name. Turns out, she's also into cursing and talking about weird shit. (Soooo much weird shit!) We really like that about her! Ghos...

Due to statute of limitations considerations, this six hour episode has been reduced to just over 59 minutes. (But they are quality minutes!) Want the scoop on the new Skatenigs record/tour? (We've got you covered.) Uncle Al stories? (Got 'em!) What huge tour did the band get screwed out of? (Listen to find out!)  We are so pumped to welcome back one of the coolest assholes we know! Ladies and gen...

What's in the water in Topeka? Much like fellow Topekans Unmerciful, these cats have metal running through their veins!  From putting the band together, to musical influences ('sup Don Henley?), to killer guitarists, to Chiefs football, to excrement related beverages. This one's got it all!   Brett, Alec, and Tyler, are some fun and talented dudes who put together one hell of a band. It...

Sure, Jason Offutt is a little creepy. But we like that about him! Interested in time travel, ghost stories, UFOs, monsters, and other such mysterious subjects? A fellow Missourian, Jason literally wrote the book on Missouri ghosts. (Along with a prolific number of other books on the supernatural/paranormal/unexplained.) Throw in a few fictional novels and sprinkle it all with a great sense of hum...

Slinging the six string for Columbia MO's StoneThrowers is just the tip of the iceberg for this talented dude! Join us as we talk (in no particular order): Guitars. Radio. Guitar gear. Prog rock. Guitar legends. Roller derby. The secret to the EVH tone...and more! (Did we mention guitars?) Had a blast. Thanks for joining us Patrick! u9eTJYrfQTXUh0G3BKFw

They're back! (And it was so worth the wait!) What a pleasure it was talking to the gang from Kansas City icons Frogpond. Heidi, Justine, Kristin, and Michelle were gracious enough to give us updates on what's new with the band (like an amazing new record...seriously...it's so good!), coy recruitment of new members, stories from the past and thoughts on the present and future.  Some takeaways...

Some know him as the front man of Ireland's critically acclaimed Revelino. But these days, Brendan is earning much deserved acclaim on his own. He's a true talent with a passion for music that shines through in the breadth and color of his work. Lucky for us, it comes through in conversation as well!  Whether discussing the evolution of his career, his creative process, his influences and dee...

Don't let the villainous looking mustache fool you! He's totally safe. (We think!)  Hanging his hat just north of KC in St. Joseph, MO, Danny is a nationally published music journalist/critic, concert promoter, and collector of musical artifacts. It's safe to say, the guy's got stories.  We've known Danny for a while now and have lost count of mutual friends. So glad we finally had him o...

As Jon likes to say: "Throw a dart and you'll hit a winner with Forbidden Place." If you like it loud, these guys have you covered with more solid acts than we can count! Tony and Cale clearly love what they do, which probably explains why they do it so well. So glad we got to FINALLY catch up with this awesome pair and can't wait to see/hear what they have in store. Turns out they've got some pre...

What do underground art bands like Steel Pole Bath Tub and Milk Cult, video game classics such as Left 4 Dead and Portal 2, and visual masterpieces of film such as Lord of the Rings and The Matrix have in common?  The answer? This guy...Mike Morasky. (And he's every bit as awesome as you might expect!) We're so excited to be sharing this one. Some great stories here, folks! You don't want to...

Man, these guys are talented and a whole lot of fun! We always have a good time talking to Chris McGrew, so we were thrilled to have him back with his equally entertaining partner in crime, Kevin Seal to talk about their awesome new project Seal Party! (It's so good!) Some seriously great stories in this one, Dandies!  PS - Check out Kevin's game show!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lofidel...

Steve Tulipana is one busy guy! Prolific musician (singer, guitarist, bassist best known for his work as front-man for Kansas City's Season to Risk); entrepreneur (co-owner of Kansas City's recordBar, miniBar, and Lemonade Park); and more other stuff than we'd even know how to list here. He's legitimately an institution in KC and we're a little embarrassed that we've taken this long to have him on...

If you're like us, you likely suffer from a lack of quality sci-fi/metal/opera projects to kick back with. Fear not Dandies! UTP's got you covered! Shane 13 and Ben White (you know...the killer axe slinger from Godzillionaire and Vedettes) blew our minds giving us the low down on their inspired offering "They Watch Us From the Moon." These guys are as fun as they are talented and if you aren't itc...

Pump up your spacesuits, kids! Monty Colvin is one talented dude. From playing bass for the massively underappreciated band Galactic Cowboys and his solo project Crunchy, to hosting his own podcast, to creating some truly amazing art and hosting his own heavy metal art show (how cool is that??), Monty's done some pretty amazing things in his life.  Who wouldn't want to hear about touring with...

Drummer Dave Hingerty explains the idea behind this awesome project!

We're so excited about this one! Dave is a multi-genre artist (drums...photography...awesomeness....) with some incredible talent and a long list of amazing artists he has worked with through his career. He's also the founder of the Side 4 Collective which invites musicians across a wide spectrum to create music with a collection of Dave's drum riffs as a starting point. (It's REALLY cool!) We wer...