DIY Podcasting: Recent Episodes

DIY Podcasting

There's always a story worth telling.

Heroin addicts and their families explain how addiction crept into small town Wisconsin.

This podcast is the oral history of two people and their families' stories about heroin addiction. This piece documents their accounts and recollections of a time period covering over thirty years. If you or someone you care about is dealing with addiction, please contact your local county department of human services or SAMHSA.

Director Steve Dayton and musician Alex Spiegel explain the process behind making the independent feature gIVE. All music from Alex and The Disabled.

Friends and family of Dylan and Cole Glebke explain how the impact of their lives can still be felt, even 20 years after they were killed on prom night.

Fans explain how John Waters makes the perfect Mother's Day film with Serial Mom.

Bryan Gatten explains how he works the audience with improv music.

Charlotte Montgomery writes a coming-of-age story with Lonesome Ghost of Me.

The Great Unwilling wills stoner rock onto the Great Northwoods!

Moriah opens up about being trans in a male dominated music scene.

Jesse, Cedar, and Shanna open up about Moon Dogs.

Steve and Nic open up about Nudecolors.

Kyle Stern opens up about his work as Attom.

Chris LeBlanc opens up about his work as Prone.

How does a movie made for less than $35,000 over 50 years ago stay relevant? Our experts explain the power behind Russ Meyer's "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!"

The Latelys explain how the theme song from "Step By Step" started the group.

Pale in Comparison shows how punk-rock hysteria like Quincy M.E. proves nothing.

Boreal Forest thrives off ambiguity. With the group's debut Terraform, band members define not only their musical approach, but also their lives after high school.

Dustin Tessier wrote "The Ledger" to put myself back together again.

Eric Cyr shares the power of music.

Jamie Larson walks the line between ambient and '90s era electronica as Elysium Alps.

Daniel Oyinloye explains how a kid from Africa developed into a kid from Duluth.

Draft #2

Four connoisseurs of bad movies share their insight on The Room. Music from Jaggernauts, Kevin MacLoed, and Seth Langreck. Design by Seth Langreck. Inspiration from Tommy Wiseau.

Wisconsin Hard Fest 2017 shows how punk and hardcore bands use their music and voice as a vehicle for progressive change in America. NOTE: Music for the podcast comes from Source of Hate, Forced Impact, Delinquents, Guess Prefontaine, and Speaker Eater. Main image photo from Kelsey Kaplan Media. Graphic Design from Seth Langreck.

Chris Johnson of Passion Board Shop explains the network behind building a skatepark in Eau Claire, WI. Music from Zin and Seth Langreck. Photo from Tina Hanly.

Jerome "Jerry" Vettrus explains how he made some of the most recognizable statues in America. Music from Kaela Drew, Broke for Free, and an amateur music who cannot be named.

Andrew, Hugh, and Matt explain the process of their songwriting.

Dance Attic breathe life into the antiques.

Reflectivore walks the line between life and death.

Chase Down Blue is only chasing safety.

Kaylee Matuszak's dreams left the playground.

Jacob Mahon is a lyrical flaneur.

Pizzaghost takes us to the ethereal plane of noise and punk rock.

Kat Fox takes the stage by force.

Alamode explains how "My Mistake" isn't an error.

La Crosse area artist Landon Sheely explains how art, politics, and empowerment converge in society. Music from Arms Aloft, Podington, NIN, and an amateur musician.

Photographer Dixie Langreck shares the story behind a photo of her grandma Elizabeth Canfield.

The underground community of Wisconsin unites for the first Wisconsin Hardcore Fest and explains how the festival continues to thrive.

The customers at Eroding Winds Record Shop talk about their experience with music.

Dave and Erin explain how the Great River Folk Festival is a family celebration.

Lance Dale explains how humor helps raise a family.

Gaelynn Lea never turns down a chance to play.

Emily Haavik finally says all the things she wanted to say.

Ruthe Kay and Bailey take their friendship to the next level.

Get inside Glen's Neighbor's house and start listening.

Rick McLean says, "Pop country, it's all about product placement."

Mind Control keeps Duluth's underground community alive and well.

Lord Montague turns up the volume to 11.

Ingeborg Von Agassiz travels the solo stage.

Brandon Gordon speaks about his music as Illyrik.

Tallulah explains how "A Blue Painting" took the band out of the basement and onto the stage.

The folks from the UW-La Crosse's take on Horrible Harry while showing us what's behind the curtains.

Matt Olson of Mattoverse Electronics talks about the mystery homemade synths.

Adam Bartlett of Gilead Media explains how running an independent record label survives during the digital age.

RIG TIME! talks about what motivates an aspiring hardcore band.

Rachel and Ryan explain the magic behind Social Disaster's debut Dark Side of the Roller Rink.

Max Doering of Iron Bags talks about how a summer in Scotland started a business 30 years in the making.

Mike Marty explains the process behind his work. Visit him at mikedoestattoos.com

Matt Lawrence talks about his debut EP Flip Your Record.

Stereo Confession builds a bridge with contemporary teen attitude and classic surf rock hooks. Max, Alex, and Theo talk about the process behind the album No Coast and the song "Video Games".

The family that plays together stays together. Jim and Mission talk about taking home on the road with Go Fight.

Christine Hoberg opens up new ground on World Within and explains her transition from Superior, WI to NYC.

Adam talks about the themes behind his Rising Point project.

Check him out at: http://adamsippola.com

GIN STREET opens up about the working in Duluth's DIY punk community.

Wood Blind delivers Ska to the north woods.

Check them out at: http://www.woodblindska.com

Check out "Big Voice" at: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=51E5EcqXkzU

The Farsights take over the stage, one beer and fart joke at a time.

Ire Wolves mixes a healthy blend of melody and metal.

Kyle talks about how he escapes the slings and arrows of life with the Clover Street Cronies.

Black Diary adds three part harmonies with delicate guitar lines. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/blackdiaryduluth

Feeding Leroy travels into the American West with "Desert Air". Check them out at: http://feedingleroy.com

Laura Sellner opens up about the story behind her song "Leone" and her plans to take Superior Siren into bolder directions.

Vist Superior Siren at: http://superiorsiren.com

Members Jake and Mike from Wolf Blood discuss how loud, in-your-face, monster trucks best describe the band's approach to music.

Dear Ear's staff and regular costumers talk about the up-coming 2015 releases in the world of comics.

Ben Koch merges '80s retro pop with Cold War themed love songs and jaw dropping live shows. All around great experience.

DeMars opens up about her tour with Against Me! and her current acoustic album.

Photo comes from Anthony Ceballos & Skindog Productions.

Visit DeMars' website at: http://www.venusdemars.com

Owner Billy Siegel opens up about how Revival Records started with liquidating his personal record collection. He mentions how selling his collection allowed the store to become an integral part of Eau Claire's music scene.

Manager Tina Melvin explains how Deaf Records became a landmark in La Crosse, WI's downtown. She mentions how records fill a void in a person's life.

Fun Fact: Deaf Ear's best selling used record is Fleetwood Mac's Rumours.

Tom Unterberger and Tom Johnson explain how their love for music lead them to opening Vinyl Cave. Located in Superior, WI, Vinyl Cave is a required stop for record collectors in search of classic rock favorites.

Fun Fact: Vinyl Cave's best selling records is Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon.

Seth Langreck interviews Trampled by Turtles mandolinist Erik Berry, who discusses the band's new album "Wild Animals," his thoughts behind songwriting and what it's like to play at Bayfront Festival Park.