Michelle Pappas – Mixing It Up – S5 E7

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Aaaaand we’re back! Again!

The Worst Little Podcast – S5 E7 – Download Link

Thanks for bearing with us while we settle into the new studio! It’s been a rough month for us all and we have had some technical issues. However, we welcome into the studio the prolifically awesome Michelle Pappas! We are also joined by Jeffrey and Adam from the TMCC Theater!

Micgelle Pappas

Michelle

Jeffrey Bently

Jeffrey

Adam from TMCC Theater

Adam

Nick and Jamie take the reigns on this one as The Rev was out of town on a family vacation – Road Trip to Vegas. So enjoy the show. I have no idea of what’s on it since I didn’t get in until late last night and haven’t had a chance. See you next week and:

Thanks for Listening!

OUT SICK – UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Hi, kids,

No episode this week – Rev. Rory and Nick caught the creepin’ crud while backstage at the Tooth of Crime this weekend. Meanwhile, Rick is still getting the new studio dialed in so he wasn’t too dismayed by the extra week off. Unfortunately we missed getting to talk with our Reno friends, Infecto Skeletons, and also Tacoma-area musician and friend of the show, Kye Alfred Hillig, who is back on tour this spring. Kye is a fantastic musician and hell of a guy to hang out with. And I’m super bummed to have missed him! Catch Kye Alfred Hillig out at Monolith Bar this Saturday night with Paul Jordan.

Kye Hillig Tour 2015
Our other guests this week were supposed to be Infecto Skeletons, a Reno punk rock legend in the making. The Infectos have a couple of really big shows coming up that they wanted us to let you know about. First, on April First (no joke), the Infectos, along with Out For War, The Liver Scars and The Vampirates will be opening for the the truly legendary D.R.I. at Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor. This is going to be an insane show! You better be there!

D.R.I. - Infecto Skeletons - Out For War - Liver Scars - Vampirates

Then, later in the month, on every slacker’s favorite holiday, 4/20, Infecto Skeletons get the chance to play with Denver’s In The Whale and SoCal’s own skate punk pioneers, Agent Orange at Shea’s Tavern. Some truly earth shattering punk rock happenin’ in the RNO.

Agent Orange - In the Whale - Infecto Skeletons @ Shea's

Also don’t forget that this is your last weekend to go see Sam Shepard’s “Tooth of Crime: Second Dance” at Jub Jub’s featuring Nick and Reverend Rory along with Kevin long, John Lutz, Jill Marlene, Scott Dundas, The Vampirates and Jeff Done and starring Lew Zaumeyer and Andy Luna, and directed by Dave Richards.

Thanks for listening!

Dogwater Studios is Moving!

Hey everyone – we are taking the week off. As we have mentioned repeatedly in the past year, Dogwater Dick needs to move the studio from Sparks to Reno and moving day is finally here! Additionally, Nick and Reverend Rory are in the final week of rehearsals for the immersive Rock and Theater experience, Sam Sheppard’s “Tooth of Crime: Second Dance“. You should check it out when it opens this Thursday, 3/12.

Andy Luna and Lew Zaumeyer attacking one another.

See you in a week!

Tooth of Crime: New Digs, Booga – S5 E6

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Choogin, baybay, choogin!

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I am so conflicted about this episode!!!! First, we have the cast from “Tooth of Crime” on, which is so awesome; second, Jamie hosted the show in its entirety, which is good and bad (good that she can handle it, bat that my job is at stake now); and finally – it’s the last episode ever from beautiful suburban Sparks! What is this world coming to?!?!

Dave Richards

Dave has found something!

Lew Zaumeyer

Lew/Hoss

“Tooth of Crime” is a play written, and then later re-written, by Sam Sheppard. It involves live music, cars and fire. It is dangerous theater. It is a play that has not always been well received. It is a play that may have never been done correctly, even when directed by the author. A small group of actors from Reno believe that they can pull it off like no one has.

Scott Dundas and Jill Marlene

Scott/Chaser and Jill/Becky Lou

Nick Ramirez

Nick/Meera

Director Dave Richards brings most of his cast and the band to the studio with him to talk about the upcoming performances. He is joined by Lew Zaumeyer (Hoss), Jill Marlene (Becky Lou), Scott Dundas (Chaser), Andy Luna (Crow), Nick Ramirez (Meera), Rory Dowd (Rudio Ran) from the cast and also Jeff Done, Pat Mayfield, Dave Masud and Chris Fox from the Reno “Tooth of Crime” band. For a last session, we crammed so many people in that the whole band AND Reverend Rory had to sit in the living room! That’s why Jamie got to host the show! (I knew you were wondering)

Rory Dowd

Rory/Rudio Ran

 

Jeff Done on bass

Jesus watches over Jeff

If you’re interested in seeing the show, Tickets are for sale at Jub Jub’s, The Melting Pot and online.

Dave Masud behind the drums

Dave’s ready to rock

Pat Mayfield on the keys

Pat’s happy to be here

Chris Fox

Chris didn’t get up all night.

For a final episode at the old house, we couldn’t have asked for a better set of guests – some old friends, some brand new to the show. ANd we had fun. We will be taking a one week hiatus so Dogwater Dick can move ye olde studios into Reno! Crazy things are afoot in the neighborhood. Chekkit what’s been happening down the block:

corner house by Dogwater BEFORE demo

BEFORE

corner house by Dogwater AFTER demo

AFTER

Thanks for Listening!

 

The Liver Scars – Beyond Control – S5 E5

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That really hurt.

The Worst Little Podcast – S5 E5 – Download Link

You know ’em – you love ’em – it’s THE LIVER SCARS!!!! Felix, Nick, Garrett, Todd and Ron form The Liver Scars are in the studio live and with their livers turned up to 11! You know we drink on this show, but this week was like Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day steamrolled into one.I’ll just say that I tried to hold onto some semblance of show flow or control, but with these guys… I think I gave up in the first segment.

Felix Danger, singer for the Liver Scars, a Reno NV punk Rock Band, flipping the camera off

Felix – Screams

Nick Ramirez, bass player for the Liver Scars, a Reno NV punk rock band, squinting like Popeye and holding a beer

Nick – Bass

What can I say about the Liver Scars that wouldn’t be incredibly incriminating? Besides the fact that they truly are one of my favorite bands, ever and currently…. Um…. Felix remained conscious throughout the entirety of the show! Ron has a Napoleon thing going on. Garrett and Milton Berle have a lot in common. Todd gets redfaced REALLY quickly. And, yes, Nick really is just always that spacey.

Garret Donovan - guitar for the Liver Scars, a Reno NV punk rock band, smiling at the camera and squinting his eyes

Garret – Guitar

You will want to check out The Liver Scars on their Facebook page and at their Upcoming show opening up fo D.R.I. at Jub Jub’s! This show is crazy and off the rails and I really don’t remember what happened after the beer boxes came out. (That’s why this post is short.) Whole episode is a bit of a blur. I think a mason jar of whiskey was involved. Shudder.

Ron, Drummer for the Liver Scars, a Reno NV punk rock band

Ron – Drums

Todd, lead guitar for Liver Scars, smiling for the camera

Todd – G

Thanks for Listening!

Failure Machine – Horn Dawgs – S5 E4

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MFFM!

The Worst Little Podcast -S5 E4

Can you git up wit’cha git down? We got Failure Machine on with us this week. That’s right, the (second) triumphant return of our beloved FIRST production assistant, Spencer Kilpatrick and his bandmates, Clinton Philbin, Harry Mahony and Zac Curtis. I know – I hear your surprise – there are now FOUR members of Failure Machine, because they added a horn section (there’s actually about to be five, but the bassist isn’t official yet, so fuck him).

Spencer Kilpatrick, guitar and vocals for Failure Machine, with a beer looking sad and haggard

The Failure

We also take a call form a representative for PostWar. Francis? Frederick? Franklin? Don’t know the guy, was really confusing, possibly on drugs. Luckily, PostWar frontman, Sutafe Bogale, came homand saved us from a trainwreck of a phone call. They have a show TONIGHT at The Knitting Factory with Bluff Caller and Cad Bane. You should chekkit out!

Clinton Philbin, drummer for Failure Machine, smiling and looking to the side

The Machine

If you have to wait for the weekend for your party time, don’t forget to check out Failure Machine at St. James Infirmary Friday night, with The Letters Home (LA) and Hungry Skinny (SF)! Good ol’ Spencer says it’s gonna be a wild rockin’, foot tapppin’ dancin’ kind of night!

Harry Mahony, Sax for Failure Machine, smiling right at camera, close up

The Saxyness

I would be remiss if I did not mention the addition – nay! the doubling of members of the band since last we saw them. Failure Machine has added a horn section! I like to affectionately call them “The Hairy Sac Blowers”, but Harry Mahony and Zac Curtis seemed to be less than thrilled. Fuck them too then, It’s my show. Nice guys, though.

Zac Curtis, trumpet for Failure Machine, smiling for the camera

“I like to blow things!”

At any rate, Thanks For Listening!

Mason Frey and Zomboo – A Very Scaaaaary Episode! – S5 E3

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What time is it? It’s early!

The Worst Little Podcast – S5 E3 – Download Link

Heya heya heya! It’w a wonderful day on the internet! We have a freaking GREAT episode for you this week. Not only do we have the talents of the superb, Mason Frey, Reno singer and musician, but we also are sporting The Return of Zomboo!!! That’s right, Reno’s favorite latenight horror movie show host is back with us in studio!

Zomboo, noted Reno late night horror movie host, with fangs and a skull candlestick

Who wants to listen to a scaaary podcast?

Zomboo’s House of Horror is still going, but has hit a bit of a snag. The show has been bumped from 11pm PST on Fridays to 2am PST on Saturdays! Booooo! He needs closed captioning to be ADA compliant with the FCC. Closed Captioning is really freaking expensive – more expensive than the movies! So, Zomboo and his team of ghouls are putting together a fundraising plan to get the ball rolling and get omboo back on before the witching hour! Listen to the great behind-the-scenes interview in the middle of the show. Stay tuned to the website or facebook page to keep abreast of the details – and buy stuff.

Mason Frey, Reno guitarist, musician and singer, wearing a tuxedo and smiling while holding a guitar

Mason Frey – possibly born on a crossroads

Our other guest is Mason Frey. Fuck that kid. Fuck him and all the stinking talent and charm and personability that fit into that tuzxedo. Mason sings like an angel and plays guitar like a deal with the devil. He treats us to a few originals and a sweet cover of Graham Parson’s “She”. We happened to catch him in a tux because he’s just that kind of James Bond cool. Lots of fun to talk to, Mason has a great outlook and take on the Reno music scene.

That’s my time – thanks for listening!

Small Drawings – Barking Mad – S5 E2

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Good Golly Miss Gololly!

The Worst Little Podcast – S5 E2 – Download Link

Hope you enjoyed your Groundhog’s Day! More on that later. Joining us once again are the maniacal talents of Small Drawings, a Reno NV rock duo. Drew Ernhout (vocals and guitar) and Mike Smalski (drums) sat down with us again, now that they have been salted – nay! After THEY have salted the town and the scene! A band firmly in their own niche and corner, Small Drawings has gotten to share stages with some of the best bands in Reno and are carving out their own following.

Mike Smalski has a similar mustache and long hair to that of Doug Henning

Mike Smalski or Doug Henning

Before we get sown and dirty with Small Drawings, we put in a call to our good friends, KARMA, who are out on the road on their big big 2015 US Tour. Coincidentally enough, they happened to be in Lafayette, Louisiana, hanging out at Heffe’s Saloon, a fine fine establishment run by Mitch, a buddy of the Reverend’s. They say the bar was good. We’ll have to wait to hear what the bar thinks about them.

Drew Ernhout of Small Drawings has a similar creepy look to Rick Mayall in Drop Dead Fred

Drew Ernhout or Rick Mayall

OK – really – Mike is awesome – just listen to the quiz; but Drew, Drew is a fucking lunatic. He’s the kid that eats paste and then turns it into a poignant diorama about the translation of the color blue into ham. You can catch all their insanity at a show this weekend. Teaming up with Man Downstream and The Tides, Small Drawings will be playing a show at Holland Project this Friday night at 8pm. That is a sick and twisted and AWESOME lineup. Unfortunately, that conflicts with First Friday with Reverend Rory at the Foxy Olive, featuring Paul Allen, noted Reno recluse. You should go to that.

Anyways, thanks for listening.

 

Victims of the Cave – Hardcore Tapeworm – S5 E1

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“I am NOT retarded!” and do NOT have a tapeworm!

The Worst Little Podcast – S5 E1 <– Download Link

Welcome to the next level, superfans!! It’s the start of a whole new season! Connor Martin, Gary Day, Gabe Day, John Bigby and Tyrus Legg from Victims of the Cave invade Dogwater Studios in its final days and blast through a great podcast with the guys. Everyone but Rev. Rory – who legit had the flu and is still sick RIGHT NOW as he laboriously types this up.

John Bigby with flames underneath him, sticking his tounce through a 'v' shape in his fingers

John Bigby – yes, the one you were warned about

Connor Martin - with a firework on his finger

Connor Martin – Man of Magic

Largely a bunch of Reno boys, this metal band has been active in the Reno/Sparks metal and hardcore scene for a few years and are getting a lot of great exposure and some following – that will change as soon as this episode leaks, but good luck to ’em anyway! Thoughtful and polite, they are fine upstanding citizens This bunch of foulmouthed motherfuckers were a lot of fun to talk to. How do I know this? because I actually listened to the whole show! That’s how I know Gary broke the Namaste Meter and Chewie was fucking with my sound effects and doing them all wrong!

Gabe Day with a speech bubble saying 'Fail" and pointoing at the camera

Gabe Day has a message for you

Gary Day with smoke coming out of his nose and a caption reading 'wasted'

Gary Day – yes, this is totally shopped, Gary’s mom, teacher or P.O.

I’m still sick, like I said and am totally over this. But I do love you all. Check out Victims of the Cave if you are into the METAL BANDS! Because they are Metal As Fuck, representin’ Reno NV

Tyrus Legg with a butterfly on his ronnie james dio rock hand

Tyrus Legg – the sensitive side

Thanks for Listening!

 

PJ Ruprecht and Emily Reese – A Hole Gnu Whirled – S4 E34

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Go team Glitter!

The Worst Little Podcast – S4 E44 <- Download Link

Here we are at the last episode of Season 4. Wow. That’s a statement I never though I’d make. For this momentous occasion, we are joined by TWO wonderful guests for one great episode. We have PJ Ruprecht and Emily Reese with us to round out the season. PJ Ruprecht is new to Reno, but a fantastic talent to have on board, having stunned Reno open mic nights for the last few months. Not hard with his background, as you’ll see.

PJ Ruprecht in a 4 box warholized poster

This was not what he expected.

On the other hand, we also have Emily Reese, a public speaker, writer and teacher at Rainshadow Academy. Also a mother of three and two-time cancer champion, Em brings her own amazing stories to the table on the show this week. There are lots of surprising things about this long-time friend of many of us on the show.

4-box warholized images of Emily Reese

The many shades of Emily

In other news, Intern “Good Girl” gets to user her real name of Jamie; Honky is not quite there yet; Nick has a bunch of shows; Rev. Rory will have Girl Scout cookies soon; Chewie is somewhere else; Rick is going to be recording; and Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead.

Thanks for Listening!