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  • Episode 310 Writer David Gordon

    Episode 310 Writer David Gordon
    Jun 27 2025
    David Gordon was born in New York City. He is the author of ten books. His first novel, , won the , was a finalist for an Edgar Award, and was made into a feature film - in Japan. He has also written five books in the on-going series. His new novel, forthcoming from Mysterious Press in July 22, is a neo-noir called , is set in LA in the 90s, and takes place in the last glory days of the print porn industry, the celebrity spirituality/wellness world, and the dark corners of Hollywood.
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    1 Std. und 2 Min.
  • Episode 309 Comedian JT Habersaat

    Episode 309 Comedian JT Habersaat
    Jun 20 2025
    was dubbed the "Godfather of Punk Rock Comedy" by Chicago Now and launched The Altercation Punk Comedy Tour in 2007, which he headlined for over a decade. His latest special hit #1 on the Amazon Comedy Charts and was released by 800 Pound Gorilla / Warner Music Group. He curates the Altercation Comedy Festival in Austin, which Vulture named one of the top comedy festivals in the world. JT has toured with Lydia, appeared on Comedy Central, released albums on , and creates custom action figures collected by artists like Patton Oswalt, John Carpenter, and Raymond Pettibon. In July JT has a new book coming out titled
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    1 Std. und 14 Min.
  • Episode 308 Protest Quickie

    Episode 308 Protest Quickie
    Jun 13 2025
    Lydia and Tim are busy this week, so there’s a brief break from guests until next week. With everything happening in the streets, we’ve put together a quick episode along with a couple of song suggestions to help lift your spirits while you're out protesting. Lydia Songs: Chamber Brothers - The Isley Brothers - The Temptations - Creedence Clearwater Rivival - Marvin Gaye - Stevie Wonder - Edwin Starr Tim Songs: - Charles Mingus - Public Enemy -Sly and the Family Stone - Napalm Death (The Anti-Abolitionist Riots)-Charles Ives.
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    20 Min.
  • Episode 307 Steve Doughton

    Episode 307 Steve Doughton
    Jun 6 2025
    is a Portland-based filmmaker whose works explore themes of alienation, connection, and displacement. After establishing himself in during the 1980s, Steve returned to his hometown, where his filmmaking evolved into something more sustained and emotionally resonant., his latest feature adapted from a short story by longtime collaborator , continues his exploration of isolated individuals brought into uneasy intimacy—this time through a dinner party that confronts issues of race, class, and belonging in a distinctly Portland setting. Though shaped by his experimental roots, Steve’s recent work is grounded in character-driven storytelling, revealing the quiet, often painful negotiations of human connection across social and emotional borders.
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    55 Min.
  • Episode 306 Pianist Matthew Shipp

    Episode 306 Pianist Matthew Shipp
    May 30 2025
    Pianist makes music where free jazz and modern classical meet. In the early ’90s, he played in the Quartet and soon began leading his own sessions, often with bassist . He has recorded many duets with musicians such as and . He began playing piano at five and focused on jazz by age 12. He studied with Robert “Boisey” Lawrey and later attended the New England Conservatory after brief studies with . He moved to New York City in 1984, where he met William Parker, and has since recorded for labels including , , , , and . Matthew was recently in the news for his on Andre 3000's recent 7 Piano Sketches album. In April he release a collection of essays and poems
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    1 Std. und 7 Min.
  • Episode 305 Singer Songwriter Grace Burger

    Episode 305 Singer Songwriter Grace Burger
    May 22 2025
    is a songwriter and musician from Downtown Manhattan. She will be touring the West Coast with in late July, supporting for the second time. On June 4th, she’ll appear at at The Bitter End with Eugene Hutz, and on June 7th, she’ll perform with and at in New Jersey. Her debut album A Little Blood was released on Eugene Hutz’s , which also put out her cover of featuring Thurston Moore.
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    57 Min.
  • Episode 304 Swiss-born Dejan Gacond

    Episode 304 Swiss-born Dejan Gacond
    May 15 2025
    Photo: Swiss-born Dejan Gacond places words at the center of his artistic projects—shared through installations, books, and stage performances. For 15 years, he and Kit Brown have imagined and built . Since 2013, Dejan has collaborated with Lydia, a poetic friendship marked by 13 performances within the installations. He also translated several of her texts into French, including ., published by Au Diable Vauvert in 2022. His collaborations extend to writer Tony O’Neill, filmmaker Sabrina Sarabi, and the band And Also The Trees. His latest books, (2025) and (2022), were both published by .
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    46 Min.
  • Episode 303 Elliot(Eli) Hoffman

    Episode 303 Elliot(Eli) Hoffman
    May 9 2025
    Elliot(Eli) Hoffman is the drummer for , a band that formed in the early 2000s from two groups, Neck and , in Rockville Center, New York. His drumming is influenced by artists like and . Hoffman started playing drums around the age of 10, participated in drum corps during junior high, and later took lessons that shaped his technique. Checkout car .
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    1 Std. und 5 Min.