Indie Bohemians' podcast

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Important Show Announcement 8:44

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As projects have been mounting up, I'm going to take a two-week break to reassess the show and where it's heading...

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Progressive Told She's Out Of Line for Wanting Money Out Of Politics 44:57

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Today's guest is Melissa. She goes by her first name only because she is an activist and Bernie Sanders delegate in California. She was at the infamous Sacramento Democratic Convention where nurses advocating for single-payer healthcare were told to "shut the f**k up or get out." She actually was among the people filming said incident. She introduced a resolution to remove money from politics, and got quite a response. We discuss her journey. Also in this episode: Angie Dorin delivers a Monkey Minute.…

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Addressing the Healthcare Crisis: Minda Wilson 43:51

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Minda Wilson is recognized as one of the nation's thought leaders on the topic of the Affordable Care Act and healthcare in America. She is the voice of, and an advocate for, the general American citizen, and in her new book "Urgent Care" she spells out 10 cures for America's ailing healthcare system in detail. Ron Placone and Minda discuss the failing healthcare industry in the United States and potential solutions. Also in this episode: Angie Dorin rocks a Monkey Minute…

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From The Berlin Wall To Television And Beyond: Felicia Michaels 39:39

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Felicia Michaels is an American stand-up comedian. She was nominated twice for Funniest Female Comic by the American Comedy Awards; in 1999 she won the award. She has released one album, Lewd Awakenings, on the What Are Records label. She has appeared on such networks as Showtime, MTV, VH1, NBC, as well as appearing twice on ABC's Full House. She was also a Grand Champion on Star Search, where she made her national debut. You can also hear Michaels' comedy on XM Satellite Radio and Last.fm. As an army brat, Felicia lived in various parts of the world including a long stint in Germany, her early childhood memories were stories of the Holocaust and field trips to the Berlin Wall. Ron Placone and Felicia discuss her journey from childhood, to stripping, to comedy, to television and the road. Also in this episode: Angie Dorin delivers a Monkey Minute, Ron gives another Whole 30 update. He's almost made it.…

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Overcoming The Breakup, Redemption Through Creation: Brett Detar 5:11

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Brett Detar is a musician and film composer. He was the front man for the pop/emo/rock outfit The Juliana Theory, whose success catapulted him into a world of touring and recording shortly after high school graduation. 10 years later the band broke up, but they'll be touring again to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the band's origin. Being from western-PA, Ron was amidst their early following and attended many TJT shows. Ron and Brett discuss overcoming chapters closing in life, the band's break up, his work post-Juliana Theory and what to expect at the upcoming reunion shows.…

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From Escaping the War on Drugs to TV Writing: Jim Vallely 37:49

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Jim Vallely has been a television writer since the 1980s. His story begins with a potentially-life-as-he-knew-it-ending drug charge, making his way to New York City, living in a creative commune with Larry David, finding success as a comedian and auditioning with Jim Carrey and Richard Pryor, to writing for Golden Girls, Arrested Development and more! Don't ya wanna know how it all unfolded? Also in this episode: Angie Dorin rocks a Monkey Minute and Ron rants about Game of Thrones and the Supreme Court. In his mind, he connects the two.…

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Sinning Bravely, Shedding the Fear of Evangelical Hell: Maggie Rowe 46:13

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Maggie Rowe got bit by the extreme Christianity bug as a child and it implanted paranoia and fear. By 19, she was terrified of eternal damnation and checked herself into a Biblical-based psychiatric ward. Her book, Sin Bravely, chronicles her experiences in the ward. We walk through her story from childhood to entrance into the ward, and how she was able to overcome the dogma and evolve faith's role in her life. Also, Angie Dorin rocks a Monkey Minute. Ron gives a summary of a Japandroids concert, a religious experience as far as he's concerned.…

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Billy Bragg and Redefining Socialism 22:00

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In honor of 2 new affiliates on the dial Ron revisits one of his favorite moments from the vault, the Billy Bragg interview. Ron and Billy discussed what socialism means in context in different countries, Americana, compassion and more! Also in this episode, Ron talks about an upcoming music show, pushback from the Billy Bragg interview when it initially aired.…

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Skateboarding to Label Running to Fatherhood: Joe Sib 44:09

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Joe Sib runs a record label, does stand-up comedy, plays music, raises children and in his spare time breathes. He's the co-founder of Side One Dummy Records and via the skate parks in California discovered a world of music, creation and scene cultivation. Ron and Joe talk about skateboarding, meeting Ian MacKaye and Henry Rollins, the early days of Epitaph and Side One Dummy, Bad Religion, and then move on to the present: Joe's comedy career and fatherhood. Dudes geeking out about music, what what! Also in this episode: Angie Dorin rocks Monkey Minute and Ron riffs on Slayer posting a Trump photo.…

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Banned From Russia, Conquering the World Anyway, Svetlanas 44:12

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Svetlanas are an Italian punk band that tours the world relentlessly. Their front-woman, Olga, was banned from Russia. We talk about why (hint: it has something to do with that whole no free speech thing a la Pussy Riot). This interview was conducted in downtown Los Angeles after their show outside of the venue. At one point it is broken up by a police officer. Hear Ron negotiate with law enforcement! More about the band: The most dangerous band in the world. -Dying Scene I swear to God their approach to music is still gross and strong like a Vodka shot -Malcom McLaren Also in this episode, Ron Placone talks about the experience of seeing the band and Angie Dorin rocks a Monkey Minute.…

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When Your Father's in the Mob: Derek Sheen 58:05

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Derek Sheen is a comedian. From his website: "Derek Sheen is a cuddly mess of insecurities, a gifted, one of a kind, storyteller. He’s quickly becoming a favorite among comedy fans all over the globe! He’s toured with Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, Janeane Garofolo and Rory Scovel! His debut album “Holy Drivel” was recorded by iconic metal producer Matt Bayles (Minus the Bear, Mastodon, Isis)" Since then Derek's pumped out his newest album, "Tiny Idiot", and is working on a book. Derek's father was involved in organized crime. He specialized in enforcement, drug trafficking, and between stints in and out of jail served as a Government informant. Derek did not meet his father until his 16th Birthday, where he unknowingly served as his father's accomplice. At home, Derek had an abusive step-dad, and later, due to school not being for him Derek's mother unknowingly sent him to a Scientology boarding school. This was all before a Driver's License! Derek's had quite a life, we unpack some of it. Learn what it would really be like to have a Tony Soprano figure as a father! Also in this episode: Derek and Ron Placone met back in Seattle where Derek was one of the vets on the comedy scene and Ron was just getting started. Ron remembers times in the scene and early days on the road in the Northwest. Krish Mohan rocks a FFON. Angie Dorin checks in with a Monkey Minute.…

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Dave Landau: Police Brutality, Addiction, Suicide, and Last Comic Standing 50:07

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Dave Landau is a Detroit-based comedian. His life has been wrought with police brutality, drugs, suicide, addiction, and that was just before his 18th Birthday. He recently released his first movie, "The King." In this interview, he opens up about his past, including his father losing his fortune as a result of the for-profit health care industry, being beaten up by law enforcement on multiple occasions, and what he did on Last Comic Standing that made Roseanne mad (had to make some of the topics light.)…

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The Philosophy of TJ Miller 51:11

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Ron Placone sits down this week's co-host, Carmen Morales, and the two discuss SOTU, David Bowie, amusement parks, touring and Florida in the winter. Later, after seeing his set in Charlotte, Ron and TJ Miller (Silicon Valley, Chelsea Lately) have a raw and candid discussion about Philosophy, Nihilism, Love, Time, Language, Science and how Absurdism is woven in. Huzzah!…

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Craig Finn: Punk Rock, Literature, and the Art of Being an Optimist 45:19

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Craig Finn, best known as frontman for the Hold Steady, sat down with Ron Placone at a coffee shop in East Nashville. Topics include the Punk and Hardcore movements of the 80s and 90s, Poetry and Literature, Spirituality and Religion, Rock 'N' Roll, Songwriting, why Craig doesn't like Jim Morrison, the comparisons to Bruce Springsteen, Minneapolis, Brooklyn, the Replacements, and last but certainly not least, Craig's first solo effort, Clear Heart Full Eyes, and his upcoming album and tour. YES!!…

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The Hunter S Thompson Fireball Trick 8:42

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Ron Placone was fully aware that Mack Dryden had first hand experience with Hunter S Thompson. So, he ended their interview by asking Mack to share some of those stories. Mack recalls Hunter's fireball trick, where he would literally blow a flame towards someone, Hunter's impulse to buy a boat one day in Key West, and more. These are just a few first hand accounts that confirm what we kinda already knew, yup, he was that weird. Yup, he lived it.…

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