brodiefosterhubbard:

In middle school… I started to study up on the lives and profession of television comedy writers. Shortly into my research, I got the impression that it was a difficult and miserable lifestyle. 

(Read more at brodiehubbard.com)

Riverside DIY Print Fest - A Shakeytown Radio Minute (13:55)

BFH files a report from an independent publishing event at the Blood Orange Infoshop in Riverside, and interviews Angela Chaos, one of the organizers of the event and a zinester in her own right (“Bitch King,” “Raptor Fancy,” and the zine distro and workshop organizers Zineworks).

Also, the music of The Cigs.

BONUS WEB EXCLUSIVE!

Here’s some photos from the event.

I saw the sign…

Inside the fest.

David Reeves

Stacy Russo

Elliot Fong, Double Fur Press

Victor Castellanos, Double Fur Press

Meghan Marshall

a collection of Raymond Pettibon’s work

Thanks to everybody! Annie, Angela, Elliot, and all the great folks at Blood Orange Infoshop and this year’s Riverside DIY Print Fest!

Mokes-o-Rama: A Shakeytown Radio Minute (13:13)

A friend of the show has been simultaneously celebrated and besmirched. BFH said more than his share on Twitter, so Gene weighs in on our beloved Malkah Duprix (Mountain Kids Fantasy, @mocoddle on Twitter) and her recent rise to internet fame (and infamy) as the curator of “Law & Order & Food.” 

brodiefosterhubbard:

Riverside DIY Print Fest (diyprint.org) is a free event celebrating independent and self-publishing at the Blood Orange Infoshop (3485 University Ave, Riverside CA 92501) this Saturday, May 26 from noon to 4PM. There will be workshops, screenprinting, a display of Raymond Pettibon’s work, and of course, zines galore. 

There will be storytelling and readings, including something from me at 1:15 PM. I have been writing something for the last few months that I am looking to complete and publish this summer. I will be sharing some excerpts.

If you listen to the podcast and have been paying close attention, you’ll have heard hints from others on the show about what I’m writing about. 

I’d make this a contest where you can guess, but I have no prize for you. EXCEPT MY HEART.

-BFH

Will Stegemann on The Shakeytown Radio Hour

Will Stegemann (@betheboy) is the writer behind the Sentimental Accidents blog and a project called A Year Of Billy Joel. Will joins Gene and Brodie to discuss lots and lots of music, including Billy Joel, The Ramones, the late MCA and The Beastie Boys, as well as share stories and thoughts about murder, kidnapping, and Hitler. So, just the light topics this week.

Also, the music of Japanese punk band Sandy Beach Surf Coaster.

Angelina Elise is an artist, musician, and enthusiast of “Olde Time” aesthetics. She brings Jonny Mayo along for the ride to chat with Brodie and Bob about “bicycles, beer, cats and mustaches” and how they inform her art.

Also, bike culture in L.A., square dances, bartering, artist collectives, how Angelina and Brodie met during the days of shows at Hyperion Tavern, Brodie’s recent Twitter wars with self-described “conservatives,” Jonny’s creations as a machinist, and the music of Triple Chicken Foot, who will be leading an “Old Time Jam” at the artist reception for this Friday’s “Americana Hicksters,” an art show by Angelina being held at Jet Studios in Long Beach.

Shakeytown Radio Minute: Marco

Our first episode with your friend and mine, Bob Schriner, as an official member of Team Shakeytown, is named after the late Marco Holt (pictured above). The first half is very funny as we wonder- outside music festivals: why? The second half is more reflective as we discuss the good folks we’ve lost the last month or so. Finally, we wrap up with a preview of our upcoming guests, and music from Marco’s most recent project before his passing, The Tremulants.

BONUS: We mention Bob’s new video in the “Let’s Big Happy” web series. Watch it HERE.

Not only were the streets of Los Angeles empty this weekend with every single person we know at either Coachella or Bridgetown, but between all of us on the team, we had the following to attend to:

• a wedding
• a script deadline
• a real estate transaction
• a baby

And so this week, please enjoy our archive of delightful guests and informative chats.

Shakeytown Radio - hologram free since 2010

-BFH

(photo by Adam Bouska)

Jane Espenson (@janeespenson) is a television screenwriter whose work includes “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” “Angel,” “Battlestar Galactica,” “Torchwood,” and “Game of Thrones.” Her legendary blog, a resource for aspiring writers, is archived at janeespenson.com. She is currently a producer on ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” and a web series she co-created with Brad Bell called “Husbands,” which is raising funds on Kickstarter for its second season.

Brodie, Gene, and Libby talk with Jane about linguistics, science, archaeology, serialized television, and moving up the ranks of the writing world.

Shakeytown Radio Hour: Ryan McKee and Ron Babcock (1 hr, 45 min)

Gene George is back from paternity leave! Libby Ward is new to the Shakeytown Radio team! Ron Babcock, who was our third-ever guest, returns for a second appearance! Ryan McKee visits from New York for his first Shakeytown Radio interview!

Before their success on the East and West Coasts, Ryan and Ron founded Modest Proposal, a comedy partnership with a magazine and live show, several years ago in Phoenix, Arizona. On this inebriated episode, Ryan talks about his forest service past and MTV.com present. Ron and Ryan recall their semester at sea, joining comedic forces and becoming zinesters, Brodie’s involvement with ModProp, and breaking up the band. Also, embarrassing personal stories about Ron, Ryan, Brodie, and all the romantic partners they fought with, or fought for, or fought over with each other.

Featuring the music of Pissed. (RIP Joel) [photo: Profane Existence]
Info about making donations to Joel’s family can be found at RememberingJoelOlson on Facebook.