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.” 

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.

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.

(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.

They were always such considerate hosts.

Alex Chiu (“Eyeball Burp”), Keenan Keller (“Whore Eyes,” “Galactic Breakdown”), and our old pal Tom Neely (“The Blot,” “The Wolf,” “Henry & Glenn Forever”) join Gene and Brodie to chat about L.A. Zine Fest, running through February. Alex discusses his exhibit at Flock Shop on Feb. 11, Keenan & Tom discuss their readings upstairs at The Last Bookstore on Feb. 18, and we also cover independent publishing of comics and zines, outsider art, sex cults, proper use of the word “utilize,” & Gene’s next adventure in parenting as he takes a hiatus from Shakeytown Radio. Also, music by Tom’s project, Self Indulgent Werewolf.

100th Podcast! w/ special guest, MJ Offen (Maker Studios, Animonster) - 1 hr., 43 mins.

It is our 100th podcast! Really, count the items on the RSS feed. This is #100.

MJ Offen returns to discuss her work with Maker Studios and Animonster, but also quizzes Gene and BFH about the show. Plus, conversation about Italian cruise captains, piles of money, and comedians and hecklers. Featuring music by Filth.