Shark Brain

This week we have MY NAME IS YOU, a great band/married couple who are as entertaining to talk to as their music is to listen to. GET IT!

This week we have Actor James Babson talk about New York, LA, and Prague living and working in all of them. DIG IT!

This week we reveal the second part of the David Hodges interview wherein we discuss how Evanescence got its' record deal, how being cool kills workflow, as well as the destiny that's placed inside every teenager's head via music. DIG IT!

David Hodges is a Songwriter and Producer responsible for songs that crush you (in a good way). Working with such disparate performers from Jason Mraz to Celine Dion, he's forged a career out of the wilderness of his vibrant mind. DIG IT!

Life is too short anyway for casual dalliances with your true passions. I talk on the Phone to Jesse Thomas about quitting her day job to pursue her music full time.  Also in this episode I talk about the Oscars while buzzed on a couple glasses of Zinfandel. Good for Me. LISTEN!

Arranger and Composer Bill Meyers has worked with stars and luminaries from the past few decades and stops in to tell rare showbiz stories along with tales of how to avoid loosing your soul to rock and roll. 

This week we have singer/songwriter Joel Eckels in to talk about growing up as an Military Brat, spending high school in Iceland, and learning R&B from Atlanta's vibrant scene. Get it!

This week on the show we have Singer/Songwriter Matt Sucich from Queens. We talk about finding yourself in College, the fog of the fame machine in culture, and our mutual love of Red Wing Boots. 

This week on the show we have Singer/Songwriter Joshua Radin. We talk about being broke in NYC, floundering through your 20's, and the whirlwind that brought him to success.

Ladies and Gentlemen,  Boys and Girls,  Zeros and Ones.  WE HAVE LIFTOFF.  Let's submit ourselves to the fact that we will never fully be happy with where we are artistically and allow ourselves a small respite of comfort in the knowledge that we've done great work. Can we do that? I really enjoyed the conversation I had with Aly Tadros, She's a good egg. This blog is going to grow over this monday morning. But for now, I'm too tired, and it's 3 in the morning. Listen to this Episode! it has talons on it!

This week I brought in LA comedian Scott Luhrs, His unique brand of self-hatred and wry wit make him perfect for SharkBrain, He also happens to be my college roomate. 

Jonathan Kite plays Oleg who on the Show "Two Broke Girls" comes in to the SharkBrain Labs to talk comedy, Chicago, remaining a student of life.

This week we have Composer/Songwriter/Producer/Engineer Dan Romer in the SharkBrain Labs. If you're unfamiliar with the name you are likely familiar with his work with Ingrid Michaelson, Jenny Owen Youngs, Lelia Broussard, and the Beasts of the Southern Wild soundtrack. We talk about New York vs. LA, composing, and how jazz has failed us all. 

Hey all, Hope you have a wonderful time with your families this season. This one is more of a Christmas postcard from me to you, only without the smug look on my non-existent children's faces, turds. 

This week we have Ari Herstand on the show. He's the kink of DIY music. Great talk!

This week on the show we have the talented Bassist/Producer Erik Kertes on to talk about being a good hang, Jazz Elitism, and growing up in LA.

This week on the podcast I got the chance to catch up with my kid sister Lee Newton, a comedienne, actress, and youtube sensation. We talk about growing up in Rural California, YOLO (Please Forgive me) and the gradual shifts in comedy throughout the years. 

This week on the podcast we have Ben Lee. We discuss the state of art in the 21st century along with death midwifery and touring with bands like Sonic Youth, Elliott Smith and the Beastie Boys. This was a glorious, magnicient conversation that I'm thrilled to share with you

Phil Krohnengold of the band All Spots to Black makes a stop in the SharkBrain Labs to talk artistic integrity, direction, and how insidious the comfort of a 9 to 5 job can be to someone who may not truly want it. Take a listen!

This week we change the format up a bit. I bring to you my lost year, where everything changed. Some years are better/worse than others.