Arts & Seizures: Recent Episodes
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Arts & Seizures is Heritage Radio’s rogue child, a rambunctious, unfiltered talk and variety show featuring a wide range of high-minded miscreants and rock’n’roll outlaws. Guests include dipsomaniac journalists and James Beard-award winners, comedians, art stars, pro wrestlers, punk rockers, and rule breakers of every stripe. Hosted by notorious author, X-rated raconteur, and internationally known provocateur Mike Edison, Arts & Seizures is indeed the “Fastest Half-Hour on the Internet Today.”
Edison and Zaremba put on their fancy clothes for a set with their full-tilt blues orkestra Sharky & The Count feat. members of Brooklyn's finest, Daddy Long Legs! Joined by a bevy of beautiful women, they crank out their greatest hits, take a ride down memory lane (crazy cat ladies, the Rolling Stones, and the odds of actually surviving one of their shows, which Edison puts down "with the evidence I have" of 1:125). Still safer than the space shuttle! This was the FINAL episode of Arts & Seizures and we owe it all to our friends and fans, the Heritage Radio Network, and of course Roberta's Pizza. Thanks to everyone who was part of the ride. Tune in and find out EXACTLY what we've learned in 7 years...... xoxoxoxo
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Finally recovered from the Arts & Seizures sharkives is this jewel of blues and trouble! Originally recorded July 30, 2017, this episode was plagued with technical difficulties and thought to be unrecoverable... it took HRN's best engineer and Edison's personal touch to restore this show, but there was no way we were going out without taking it to church one more time. Tara and Margaret of Mr Airplane Man call on Jesus, Mickey Finn sits in on organ, and Edison speaks in tongues! Testify!!!
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Sharky and the Count skirt the edge of sanity with this blast of church-going good-time gospel, Bushwick blues, and an existential conversation about drugs, Spanish money, and the environment (no more plastic straws!) You will laugh and you will cry, Dave the Engineer certainly did. JUST SAY YES!!!!!! Arts & Seizures is going out with a bang, yo.
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DONT CALL IT A COMEBACK!!!! On episode 247 Bob Bert (Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Lydia Lunch) makes his record breaking 1,000,000th appearance!!!!!! Featuring a HARD HITTING INTERVIEW that RIPS THE SHEETS off of Bob's storied career!!!!! We give JON SPENCER's new single DO THE TRASH CAN a twirl, discuss the proper place for power tools in pop music, and sing about WHISKY AND COCAINE!!! Another one for the ages... or aged, as you like.
Gorgeous photo of Zaremba, Edison, and Bert by Doerte Fitschen-Rath / StudioDF6
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Edison and Zaremba are joined by heavyweight lawyer Blaine Bortnick who proves lawyers do have a sense of humor by (A) Keeping Edison out of jail and (b) Telling a pretty good Donald Trump joke. He also puts up with us. Featuring music by the Troggs and some homespun blues, the countdown to 250 continues!
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Sharky and the Count go to Jamaica! Rock steady with The Kings of Bushwick! With special guest Murat Aktürk from the Daddy Long Legs!!! Over proofed rum and danger lürk.
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Today on Arts & Seizures FIND OUT WHAT JESUS DRANK!!! No joke, science and wine guy Kevin Begos joins us to discuss his new book TASTING THE PAST.... Plus Zaremba cools it down with some good time blooz and Edison yuks it up. Oy.
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Edison drags himself to the radio station and somehow manages to hold it together long enough to celebrate Father's Day (Daddy Rolling Stone), and pay tribute to Elvis's drummer DJ Fontana, as well as the Cramps' legendary stickman Nick Knox, both of whom left the planet this week.... plus, Zaremba sings about being in jail, ironically, where these cats belong. Another knock-out show with more unexpected turns than the road to Morocco!
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The countdown towards our 250th and FINAL show continues with special guest, guitarist and author Julia Crowe who is celebrating her book MY FIRST GUITAR, a jewel box of anecdotes from luminary six-stringers.... Plus Zaremba sings Eddie Cochrane!
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LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN! Today's show — starring popular rock group the FLESHTONES, and special guest Chefs, Drugs, and Rock & Roll author Andrew Friedman — is episode No 241, which gives us just TEN MORE till we hit 250 and our FINAL SHOW!!! Be part of the excitement, LIVE today at 2 PM Brooklyn Time.... listen on Heritage Radio Network or find us on Stitcher, Apple, or wherever better podcasts are streamed!
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NORTH TO ALASKA! Episode No 240 begins our countdown to our 250th and final show! Today we welcome bestselling author Mark Adams who previously helped us search for Atlantis, producing one of the most ridiculous renditions of any song, ever! Hopefully we'll do better today as we celebrate Seward's Folly, Johnny Horton, and Mark's new book, The Tip of the Iceberg! Fun, fun, fun, summer's here...
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Sharky & the Count are back on Arts & Seizures for another swingin' affair. Count on songs about mothers.... and mutherfuckers (that would be the Raunch Hands)... today's show is a music-filled odyssey, a cocktail-driven blast of love.
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Today on Arts & Seizures it's the first ever WRESTLEMANIA BOOGALOO featuring Sharky and the Count! Get ready to shake your hips and break some necks!!!!! Whatta party!!!!!!!
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Edison and Zaremba welcome Corey S. Powell (the "S" is for "Science") to their crypt for a high-minded show especially for the nerds in the audience! Corey is the head writer for Bill Nye the Science Guy's Netflix series and a celebrated science journalist... but more importantly he is a Fleshtones fan! We talk about the science behind "Wessonality," explain how theremins work, entertain a visitation from SUN RA (!!!) and try to unravel the greatest mystery in the universe: Why science geeks love the Fleshtones! All this plus Batman AND Little Richard!!!! Almost makes one miss ninth grade physics....
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Today on ARTS & SEIZURES we get tougher than tough with New York legend, the mighty SIMON CHARDIET!! Simon pours grease on the fire, peeling off punk rock, bebop, and avant-jump-jive and blast-a-billy for this historic hootenanny featuring Fleshtone MC Peter Zaremba’s well-oiled crooning and Mr. Edison throwing down a ton of rhythm, alternately banging and strumming…. literally an epic jam, we broke our 30-minute rule for Simon coz he rulez, OK???
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Today on ARTS & SEIZURES it’s the RETURN OF SHARKY & THE COUNT! There may be snow on the roof, but there is fire in the furnace! Pete brings the taste, Edison brings the flavor, and together they ask the musical question, do two half-wits form a wit??
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Today on ARTS & SEIZURES it's the RETURN OF SHARKY & THE COUNT! This is your rainy day comfort station...
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TODAY LIVE on ARTS & SEIZURES we're shaking up the squares when adult film star JOANNA ANGEL joins us for some frank talk about sex, punk rock, politics, and not least of all, her new book!!!! Joanna is a nice Jewish girl from New Jersey who found her calling in Brooklyn, so we have lots to talk about....Hot stuff!
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Today's Arts & Seizures is a rainy day jewel — 30 mins of punk rock and protest, plus the record that is literally the BOTTOM OF THE BUCKET... The Count Peter Zaremba is in Spain with the Fleshtones, so Sharky is going solo... tune in for songs about chicken, pork, and war, plus Mad Magazine's greatest hits!!! Can yer heart stand it???
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It's Wine and Song on Arts & Seizures today when Sharky & the Count Welcome Jeff Porter, head of beverages for the B&B Hospitality Group (including Babbo and Del Posto in NY, Mozza in LA, and countless others)... We're talking Italy, underrated grapes, cocktail secrets of the stars.. and there will be singing! Much singing! We're counting down to our 250th Show, better get some!
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Today on Arts & Seizures it's our Elvis Birthday Party!! Tune in and party with the pros! Featuring the King of Maspeth, Peter Zaremba, and Yours T, strumming, singing, and generally making a mess. This begins the countdown to our 250th and Final Show... better get it Live while you can.
For the first time ever we go down that lonesome road of playing records and talkin’ in-between! Sharky goes solo, jockeying discs and raising the roof!! Featured: Rock’n’roll sermons, gospel choirs, twisted spirituals... plus Mr. Airplane Man, Reagan Youth, and the Edison Rocket Train throwing down the shakin’ beat!!! THIS IS NOW MUSIC FOR NOW PEOPLE and the FASTEST THIRTY MINUTES OF YOUR LIFE. Get right with God and listen up!!!
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Our annual T-Giving wine tasting w James Beard award winner (and James Brown fan) Jean Luc Le Du and punk rockin' restaurateur Erin Norris of the fab Grindhaus! Plus.... Peter Zaremba is back after our triumphant tour of SoHo WITH A WORLD FLESHTONES DEBUT!!!! All this and Edison shreds on the Space Drum!!!! Can yer heart stand it???
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Today on ARTS & SEIZURES it's Original Folk Blues with Sharky and the Count!!!
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THIS JUST IN!! Joining our merry band of trick or treaters today on ARTS & SEIZURES is the ghoul of our dreams, the Queen of the Mad Monster Hop, Miss Miriam Linna!!! We're coming back from the the beyond with a graveyard smash!!! Count Peter Zaremba promises to sing in a language not his own, and the spooktacular Lucy O'Reilly is going to tell us how she got goth on American Horror Story!!!!!
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It's HEAVY METAL DAY on ARTS & SEIZURES!!!!!! Get ready to shred your brain and melt your face with such Giants of Heavy Metal as producer, journalist, snake charmer, and co-author of LOUDER THAN HELL, Katherine Turman; God of Thunder, Dictator's bassman, and newly minted radio host Dean Rispler; and our secret weapon - for you brainiac headbangers - Julie Turley, the HEAVY METAL LIBRARIAN!!! PLUS a call to home from wayward metalhead Mike McBeardo McPadden, author of HEAVY METAL MOVIES (to name but one!!!)
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Today on Arts & Seizures it's more booze, blooze... and baseball!!! With special guest Bonomo ! Listen in, get some Bs in yer bonnet!!! Live, 2 PM New York Yankee Time.
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Today live on the famous ARTS & SEIZURES radio show it's the return of the Thing with Three Heads, DADDY LONG LEGS!!!! Real blues for now people!!!
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Boycotting the NFL has never been easier! Today we're joined by the sage and very funny Rabbi Dan Bronstein and you can bet we'll be talking about Herr Trump and my salvo in the Baffler because ... I told ya so.
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Agent provocateur Mike Edison is joined by the Duke of Greenpoint Peter Zaremba and a cavalcade of stars for this mid-summer explosion of minds and bodies! Starring Cristina Martinez and Jon Spencer of popular rock band Boss Hog, plus Beatnik No. 1, the unsinkable Bob Bert!!! Musical numbers include a Pussy Galore classic and the most revolting version of Summertime Blues ever!!!!
SPECIAL EDITION: THIS SUNDAY WE'RE GOING EXPRESS on Arts & Seizures with the Return of the EDISON ROCKET TRAIN who are gonna blast straight through the Internet and into your homes bringing the Go-Go Gospel and the Dirty Blues!!! Get ready to get right with God.
THIS SUNDAY on Arts & Seizures I'm going mano-a-mano with the great Danny Hellman, as fine an illustrator (and outspoken lunatic) as has ever been coughed up by the sewer that is our city. We'll be celebrating his outstanding new book RESURRECTION PERVERTS: HUNTER'S POINT, but also kvetching, kvelling, and kibitizing about our shared experience at Screw magazine and much, much more...I was looking for the classic Screw cover to show off Danny (this one isn't typical of the Hellman style, but what other magazine would ever dare to turn off even their most dedicated fans with that AL SHARPTON cover line in the eyebrows? We ruled.) (But for fucks sake you have seen Danny's work EVERYWHERE) -- anyway landed on these klassiks - Ronald Reagan and Glenn Danzig -- which should put him over with you punk rocking, liberal podcast -listening nerds. Isn't he the greatest?
Today on Arts & Seizures your Daddy-oh on the Radio is joined by troubled troubadour Jack Grace for 30 minutes of utter disappointment and neglect... now with songs!! As ever, 2 PM live Brooklyn Time.
Today on Arts & Seizures, the intrepid duo of Edison and Zaremba are back from their global expeditions with shocking tales of adventure!!! If you are looking for the Lewis and Clark of understatement - go somewhere else!!!! But if eating a pizza while wearing a pith helmet turns you on, then tune in live 2 PM Brooklyn time!!!
I'm still Rollin' thru the Old World but today on Arts & Seizures you can hear our crazy American music special feat. Chuck Berry and punk rock courtesy Deniz Tek, Jon Spencer, Bob Bert, Peter Zaremba, Richard Manitoba and more.... Live 2 pm NYC time.... Imma gonna listen from my grappa grotto qui en Badalucco.
I may be traveling the spaceways, but the show must go on! Today on Arts & Seizures it's Part Two of our smarty pants special featuring literary outlaws Adam Parfrey and Christina Ward, they of legendary First Amendment avatars and anarchist book publishers Feral House! Tune in at 2 Pm New Yawk time and light up your life!
Ace guitarist and avant intellect Gary Lucas makes his return to Arts & Seizures! If you got ears you gotta listen!
GET SMART! The season opener of ARTS & SEIZURES featuring literary outlaws Adam Parfrey and Christina Ward from FERAL HOUSE ... we're talking dirty books and free speech, plus Peter Zaremba will be asking the musical question How Low Can You Go??? The perfect soundtrack for your Sunday prayers.
ARTS & SEIZURES is back to celebrate WHAT GOD DID FOR ME WHEN I WAS A SLAVE IN ISRAEL... That's right, its a Passover party! Featuring the return of Rabbi Dan, plus a Jew who sells shellfish, and my personal goy toy, Peter Zaremba! Expect original gospel roots, Jewish folk music, and a punk rock surprise!!! Let Freedom Ring!!!!!
Book'em Danno! It's an embarrassment of riches starring the legendary DENIZ TEK of RADIO BIRDMAN who churns out four white-hot numbers with Fleshtones maestro Pete Zaremba and your host with the most, Mike Edison! Joining them is the mad professor of pro wrestling Keith Elliot Greenberg - get ready for deep blues, ugly comedy, and the third best version of THE CRUSHER ever!!!!!
Last week's super jam was so outta control we tried it again! Tune in this week for another round starring Rob Kennedy, Jon Spencer, Bob Bert, Peter Zaremba and Yours T making a full-tilt racket (including special guest Cliff Mott on the Swamp Thing Jam)!
And if you missed it, check out last week's wild ride featuring the hit HOW COME CHUCK BERRY IS DEAD AND DONNY TRUMP's ALIVE plus BYE BYE JOHNNY, the PROMISED LAND, and more!!! Can yer heart stand it????
A fortress of radiation-crazed super humans...Earth's final battle is about to begin!!!! Featuring the intrepid Rob K, Bob Bert, Jon Spencer, Peter Zaremba and Mike Edison!!!! Close the barn door, get ready for Radio Apocalypto!!!!
Today on Arts & Seizures we set fire to the red carpet and party in the glowing embers of the aristocracy!!! It's Oscar day and we're feeling sassy...better get some.
This week on Arts & Seizures we're aiming for the LOVE crowd with a special Valentine's Day card from local pop sensations THE CARVELS, feat. the unsinkable and stylish Lynne Von Pang!!! Peter Zaremba is back from Spain, and there may be snow on the roof, but there is plenty of fire in the furnace!!
IT'S A GOOD DAY FOR THE RESISTANCE when jazz titan and outspoken wrestling fan MATT SHIPP joins Arts & Seizures for a Superbowl Sunday smackdown! There will be no quarter given and no holds barred as we discuss Radical Leftwing Pianoism and the Future of the Republic. Count on high-minded hijinks and old-fashioned anti-establishment outrage! As ever, live Sunday at 2 pm on www.heritageradionetwork.org - it is the Fastest Half Hour on the Internet Today!!!
The day after the Women's March (and count on it, we were there), Arts & Seizures brings songs of revolution and freedom with the intrepid Jack Grace and the colossally talented and unfiltered Courtney Lee Adams Jr.! High-minded talk about anarchy and middle-class illusions, plus some down and dirty blues and old-school punk from the past via the legendary Reagan Youth. All this plus the debut of new music from superstar beatnik guitar monster Gary Lucas! Hippies, punks, and situationists welcome! Shirts and shoes optional.
We're gonna have so much fun today geeking out with Kevin Maher! Today's topic: RIP OFF CINEMA!!!! Get ready for SHARKS, APES, and maybe even some porn....Listen live right here, 2 PM.
LIVE THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 8 at 2 PM BROOKLYN TIME, ARTS & SEIZURES IS BACK WITH "THE FIRST LADY OF GUITAR SHRED" MRS. SMITH.... and our FIRST EVER FACEBOOK LIVE STREAM
Noted philanthropist, tone poet, and world's most unlikely guitar hero, MRS. SMITH comes to ARTS & SEIZURES for an encounter with unbridled musical exploration, fully bonkers comedic storytelling - PLUS CRAZY CAT LADY ADVICE!
The last show of 2016 and it is gonna be an XXX-MESS BLAST guaranteed to send everyone toppling into the New Year. Jack Grace is back with a song that just may make you want to kill yourself for the holidays, but Lynne Von Pang is gonna turn that frown upside down!!! PLUS I've got my own hillbilly Hannukah number and THE COUNT Peter Zaremba is promising some sort of suave holiday ballad, the kind of thing that got him laid at the height of the Cold War! It is absolute madness.. with special guest Dave Spinley and who knows who else... I don't know whether to rehearse or run for the hills!!!! LIVE AT 2 PM !!!!!! This could be the one that gets us thrown off the air for good!!!!!!!!
Today on Arts & Seizures we ask the musical question, How could Patti Smith possibly go all the way to fucking Sweden and fuck up a Bob Dylan song with the lyrics right in front of her??? More importantly, we'll be joined by another troubled troubadour WHO WOULD NEVER BLOW A CHANCE LIKE THAT, the great Jack Grace, local stalwart and hero of American roots music!!!! Am feeling a great show coming on as we creep towards Xmas - tune in at 2 PM - this could be the one that wins us the Nobel Prize!!!!!!
Today on Arts & Seizures we’re back with episode No. 201 and our very favorite show of the year, the pre-Turkey on-air wine tasting with the great Jean Luc Le Du! We'll be toasting the holidays and also the memory of our friend Billy Miller who has moved on to the pantheon or rock'n'roll heroes but whose joy and teenage abandon shall never be forgotten. Joining Mike Edison once again is the intrepid Peter Zaremba, who will be mopping up the sauce with the usual alacrity and humor… find out what you should be imbibing this fall and so much more, Sunday LIVE at 2 PM!!
We're celebrating our 200th show with a classic Arts & Seizures line-up —we've got rabbis and pro wrestlers and a whole lot more!!! Want guanciale and hot peppers on your pizza? We can do that, too. Live at 2 PM, Brooklyn time, on the edge of Insanity. I'm kvelling.
Today on Arts & Seizures, the Stevie Nicks of Brown Liquor, ace-journo and charming conversationalist Rosie Schaap will be sitting in for wayward dipsomaniac Peter Zaremba, guaranteeing a lucidity and spark of sanity rarely heard on this show!!!! Joining us is a veritable Army of Darkness: Steven Blush is on to talk about his (quite literally) epic new volume NEW YORK ROCK, plus very special guest, the intrepid Dean Rispler, who has played in more bands than Ronnie Wood combined, promises yet more rock'n'roll punditry and fright night pranksterism. It's gonna be a real Halloween shake down, Episode 199, on the march to 200... I'm putting the razor blades in the apples RIGHT NOW!!! Tune in live 2 pm if your heart can stand it!!!
SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!!!! ROB KENNEDY is BACK with his new attack unit, the Robert Kennedy Assassination feat. Punk & Blues superstars Jack Martin and Dee Pop! As usual, hosts Mike Edison and Peter Zaremba will be sucking and blowing (kazoos, harmonicas, like that, you perv), and it's gonna be a giant mess of New York Roots Rock and Beatnik Holler, greasy and gooey, just as God intended. Can yer heart stand it??? Tune in live at 2 pm and get some.
Get ready for the BORSCHT BELT BACCHANAL!!!!! Author and forensic resort scientist Marisa Scheinfeld joins the Jew Mike Edison and the almost Jew Peter Zaremba for a Cel-Ray fueled run at the ruins of Grossingers and all of your favorite Catskill joke mills... PLUS were gonna take another shot at the new Stones single because, really HOW HARD CAN IT BE?? Tune in and find out!!! 2 PM Brooklyn Pizza time!!!!
This week on Arts & Seizures, Count Zaremba and Duke Edison welcome back the charismatic and charming Rosie Schaap, dive bar connoisseur, top-shelf drinkologist, and sparkling scribbler of the mot juste!!!! We'll be tippling and dishing dirt, and being the first on the block to cover the new Rolling Stones single with nary a rehearsal!!! Live 2 PM Brooklyn Pizza time!!!!
On the march to our 200th show!! This week is gonna be equal parts Arts & Seizures when we are joined by John Strausbaugh who will talk about his new book City of Sedition: The History of New York City during the Civil War - get a dose of local history, plus Peter Zaremba has brought us booze all the way from China!!!! Another guaranteed classic. As ever, 2 PM, Brooklyn pizza time.
This week on Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison is joined by Cristina Ward from the Feral House publishing company, and Michael Lee Nirenberg, director of the Hustler magazine documentary Back Issues.
This week on Arts & Seizures, time and space are shattered as we speak to our guest – Peter Zaremba of the Fleshtones – before his trip to China... where he is standing right this instant (just listen and you'll get it). Heritage Foods' Patrick Martins also sits in!
On the season premiere of Arts & Seizures, The Fleshtones are back in the studio to bid farewell to Mike before heading off to the Far East. Tune in for a taste of their newest album, a live in-studio performance, and plenty of arts and ssssssseizures!
THIS IS IT! THE FINAL ARTS & SEIZURES BEFORE A WELL-EARNED SUMMER BREAK!!!
Join Mike "The Effervescent Enforcer" Edison and his co-host with the toast, everyone's favorite pizza, Pete Zaremba, as they bandy about 40 Years of the Flesthones and their bell-ringing tour of Mexico, Father's Day, Mike's new book YOU ARE A COMPLETE DISAPPOINTMENT and his own wildly successful book tour... PLUS they will be joined by very special guests: Spain's greatest garage rocker Jorge Doctor Explosion and the fruit of Zaremba's loins, his son Sergei who will spill the dirt on having a famous Fleshtone as pater familia!
EXPECT A BOOZY HALF HOUR OF ROCK N ROLL INSANITY!!!!!!!!!
AND WORRY NOT - WE WILL BE BACK IN SEPTEMBER WITH PLENTY OF SEIZURES AND POSSIBLY SOME ART!!!!
TODAY on Arts & Seizures I'll be discussing the BEST BOOK TOUR EVER with my collaborator and friend, World's Greatest Piano Player Mickey Finn!!!!!
Don't forget YOU ARE A COMPLETE DISAPPOINTMENT available now wherever books are sold!
On this week's extra hot edition of Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison is joined in the studio by Graham Connolly of World Famous Hot Sauce LLC, Jimmy Carbone of Jimmy's No. 43 and "Beer Sessions Radio," and musician Peter Zaremba. Tune in for a preview of the upcoming NYC Hot Sauce Expo, a live on-air hot sauce tasting, and a pair of smokin' musical performances!
On this week's episode of Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison is joined in the studio by Gary Lucas, a legendary guitarist, songwriter, soundtrack composer, and recording artist with more than 25 solo albums. Lucas has played and collaborated with Captain Beefheart, Jeff Buckley, and countless others. Tune in to hear some exclusive in-studio performances, on an episode that is "definitely more arts than seizures!"
TODAY on ARTS AND SEIZURES IT IS OUR FIFTH ANNUAL WRESTLEMANIA CONFAB FEATURING THE GREATEST MINDS IN THE HISTORY OF THE SPORT - Keith Elliot Greenberg, Jason Diamond, Yours T PLUS VERY SPECIAL GUEST CALL INS!!!! No matter what you think of THE KING OF SPORTS you don't want to miss this, the apogee of salon-based, pizza-fueled radio!!!!!!!
This week's episode of Arts & Seizures features an in-studio performance by Jack Martin's Bob Dylan Deathwatch.
A campesino is in from the country, waiting for a bus: linen pants, sandals made from a tire, a wide sombrero, a machete at his belt. Another man is also waiting, ...dressed in a suit, looking at his wrist watch, muttering angrily. The campesino whips out his machete and cuts the man’s head clean off. He later told police: “He was giving me looks muy feo and finally I could not contain myself.” when the campesino misinterpreted his action, and the next thing a head rolls in the gutter, grimacing horribly and showing gold teeth.
On this week’s episode of Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison welcomes The Jam Messengers for a live in-studio performance. Between songs they chat about vape pens, the presidential election, and the recent spate of rock stars passing away.
“It ain’t about being old, it’s how you live your life!” [5:15] – Rob K.
On this week’s episode of Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison and friends discuss the Black Sabbath reunion, the merits of Guns N’ Roses, Lemmy’s recent passing, the “cacophonous mess” that was Lady Gaga’s tribute to David Bowie on the GRAMMYs, and _Louder Than Hell, _“the heaviest book on the planet.” They’re joined via phone by Kenny Aronoff, one of the world’s most influential and in-demand drummers.
“Now, all these people who weren’t really there and didn’t really understand Bowie in the first place can now feel like they’re a part of this experience through the magic that is the GRAMMYs. You know what? Corporate rock still sucks.” [29:00] – Mike Edison
Love is in the air this week on Arts & Seizures as Judy McGuire is back in studio! Discussing all things from the presidential election to how not to Netflix and chill, this trio tackles issues for the lovelorn and beyond plus details on Mike’s latest book, “You Are a Complete Disappointment: A Triumphant Memoir of Failed Expectations.” Grab your favorite human and tune in!
Tune in for a big, big, bigger than big, episode of Arts & Seizures featuring Mike Edison in studio with superstars Peter Zaremba, Keith Streng, and Bob Bert!
_ Arts & Seizures _ is kickin’ it with rappers Grey Sky Appeal this week! Tune in to hear Mike Edison and Peter Zaremba talk the evolution of rap plus perfect their original rhymes on air!
Arts & Seizures is live with Heritage Radio Network’s own Jess Kiefer, sommelier and wine director at Le Turtle on NYC’s Lower East Side. Chatting with Mike and Pete about the new spot plus thoughts on being a lady somm, Jess inspires some beautiful live music and more. Tune in for Mike’s least favorite wine lists in town while Pete keeps the Eisenhower-era humor flowing!
Mike Edison is kicking off _ Arts & Seizures _‘ 2016 season alongside guest co-host Peter Zaremba with special guests, live music, and the typical hi-jinx, highlighting what’s it’s like to get old!
Happy Hanukkah from _ Arts & Seizures _! Mike is in studio with one of our favorite guests, Rabbi Daniel Bronstein, talking the ins and outs of the holidays plus a lot of other stuff too. Have a burning query about Judaism? Chances are, your questions (and prayers!) are answered on this show!
This week on Arts & Seizures it’s a live wine tasting with his holiness Jean Luc Le Du. Plus, Peter Zaremba of popular rock group The Fleshtones returns with his Sputnik-era humor! All this and a surprise guest you will not want to miss!
It’s a swinging affair this week as punk-made-good Jesse Malin joins _ Arts & Seizures _ for a Mazel tov cocktail of punk rock and pizza! Mike and guests are setting the Wayback Machine to hardcore matinees, Kiss concerts, and all things D-Generated… expect the unexpected from our favorite troubadour from Queens!!!
Tune in as Mike Edison is joined in studio by none other than the inestimable Lisa Carver! After the World Series saga with the Mets and all that Halloweening you need a dose of hi-jinx and wittiness that only _ Arts & Seizures _ can provide. Set your clocks back an hour and listen to this conversational equivalent of a razor blade in an apple!
Geek out about Stephen King and horror films with Mike Edison and guest Kevin Maher of Kevin Geeks Out on a brand new episode of Arts & Seizures. Mike has his theremin in studio and both guys are charged up about everything from Halloween to nostalgia to kids toys based on movies. It’s spooky, it’s funny and it’s definitely a good time.
_ Arts & Seizures _ is filthy this week as host Mike Edison welcomes Maggie Serota (Managing Editor of Death & Taxes), Peter Zaremba, and the musical stylings of Death By Unga Bunga. Talking all things from sexy Donald Trump fiction to the Norwegian tradition of hotdogs and waffles, tune in for some good times and great tunes!
Tune in for this week’s Arts & Seizures as Mike Edison welcomes the fantastic Palmyra Delran of The Friggs (and so many more acts) plus Peter Zaremba is back in studio for a chat on all things punk rock, the Mets, and even a restaurant review!
Arts & Seizures is back this week for another edition of the “Fastest 30 Minutes on the Internet” with a heavy metal riot! Featuring Katherine Turman, co-author of Louder Than Hell (and producer of Alice Cooper’s radio show), plus the great Dan Rispler, local metal head made good in the legendary Dictators NYC but also leads “Kosmodemonic.” AC/DC biographer Susan Masino calls in to discuss the finer points of the World’s Greatest Rock’n’Roll Band. Tune in for this super heavy show!
James Dean once said, “Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.” This week on Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison is talking the King of Cool and wrestling with author Keith Elliot Greenberg (“Too Fast to Live, Too Young to Die: James Dean’s Final Hours”) and former professional wrestling commentator Dante Jayce. Linking James Dean’s revered method acting skills with that of certain wrestlers, conversation delves into Hulk Hogan and his infamous sex tape. After the break, the guys circle back to James Dean’s last moments and why his legacy lives on. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s.
“There’s something about James Dean that gives you the impression that it’s really him you’re watching, not the character he’s playing.” [22:00] “He was defining cool on the fly.” [23:35] –Keith Elliot Greenberg
Arts & Seizures is back with a bang! With host Mike Edison at the helm, all star guests Peter Zaremba, Rosie Schaap, and Mickey Finn kick off the new season filled with more antics and hijinx than ever before! Talking about Rosie’s book, “Drinking With Men,” The Grateful Dead, being a hippie, the color blue, and cocktails making a comeback, this is a show for the ages. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s.
Arts & Seizures this week is celebrating Mike Edison’s Second Annual 50th Birthday Party, and you’re invited! Special guests Judy McGuire, Bloodshot Bill, Matt Verderay, and John Spencer join the fastest half hour on the radio for an episode you won’t soon forget. Tune in for a party! This program was brought to you by Roberta’s.
This week on Arts & Seizures Mike Edison sits down with author Jami Attenberg to talk about her new novel “Saint Mazie”, which tells the story of Mazie Phillips, the bold fun-loving owner of “The Venice” theater during the Jazz age in New York City. The novel has received tons of critical acclaim, including reviews from The New York Times and a place on Amazon’s list for the Best Book of June 2015. Tune in to hear more about Jami’s book, her upcoming book tour, and to learn about her writing process. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s.
“I think that everything should be accessible to everyone. Everyone should have the chance to write what they want.” [14:00] “I’m hoping that people are getting something out of me talking as much as I do about my writing!” [28:00]
–Jami Attenberg on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, Mike is celebrating Father’s Day with guest Kera Bolonik, the executive editor of DAME Magazine, an essayist, and feature writer. Delving into what’s going on with Orange is the New Black, and what else is on the boob-tube, Mike and Kera and a MyStErY CaLLeR talk about the best TV dads. Between Tony Soprano, Walter White, Mr. Brady, and Mr. Partridge, each dad is both enigmatic and entertaining. Tune in for a good, old fashioned Dad talk. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s.
It’s a return to the Beatnik Clubhouse on Arts & Seizures this week with host Mike Edison retaining Pete Zaremba and Keith Streng of The Fleshtones plus the filthy song champion herself, Karen Poliski rounding out this crazy episode. If you thought last week’s installment was full of hijinks and mayhem, tune in for another round and listen to the action as it unfolds. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s.
This week on a brand new episode of Arts & Seizures, Mike Edison welcomes back Pete Zaremba in the co-host seat along with The Fleshtones bandmate Keith Streng and Karen Poliski of The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music. How does HRN compare to SiriusXM? Who is the superior Beatle? Which cocktail is Pete drinking today? Tune in for a dirty song performance, boisterous banter and other hijinks! This program was brought to you by Roberta’s.
“The Beatles are bigger than malaria!” —Karen Poliski on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison welcomes legendary musician Simon Chardiet to the show for a crazy two-part show! Continuing the discussion on coming up in the music scene in the good ol’ days of NYC and the great stories of making ends meet. With a unique style running from surf guitar to blues and rockabilly mixed with punk and bebop, Simon has an incredible repertoire and shares it with the adoring audience! Ever wondered what Bo Diddley was really like? Be sure to tune in for these epic stories, live tunes, and loads more! This program was brought to you by Roberta’s.
This week on Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison welcomes legendary musician Simon Chardiet to the show for a crazy show! Simon has been a staple of the New York music scene for years, notably with his band Simon and the Bar Sinisters. With a unique style running from surf guitar to blues and rockabilly mixed with punk and bebop, Simon has an incredible repertoire! At a young age he and fell in with the Lower East Side punk and rock scene, often working as odd jobs to scrape by. Be sure to tune in for these epic stories, live tunes, and loads more! This program was brought to you by Roberta’s.
This week on a brand new Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison welcomes writer Tiger Moody to the show on the heels of his newly released book, “Induction of the Sycophant.” Talking to Mike about why he chose to write about comic books and what comic books meant to him growing up in the big apple, the conversation quickly devolves with thoughts on the recent Mayweather VS Pacquiao fight and Mad Magazine. Tiger shares how he started writing books and details of his creative process. Tune in as two beatniks talk independent publishing, the East Village, and movies yet to be made! This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
This week on Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison and guest co-host Patrick Martins are talking wrestling with Fighting Spirit Wrestling’s Dante Jayce and Ian Aldwin, the champ of the league. Delving right into the Fighting Spirit Wrestling gossip and happenings, it doesn’t take long before everyone reveals their thoughts on Hulk Hogan and the upcoming Lucha Libre Extravaganza event! Tune in for a crazy show and see if Patrick engages in a proper throwdown! This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
“There has not been a competitor that has stepped into the ring that I have not destroyed!” “If you wanna succeed in the wrestling you have to destroy, assess and attack!”
—Ian Aldwin on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison is previewing the upcoming Brooklyn Folk Festival with the help of Karen Poliski from The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music plus a menagerie of musicians from the Brotherhood of the Jug Band Blues! Kicking off the show with a live performance to get listeners in the folk mindset, Mike goes on to get the details about the festival as well as how the jug band got their start. Is folk music gearing up for a reprise? Are DJs considered true musicians? Does Bob Dylan call in live? What’s a juice harp? Tune in for a thorough discussion on the true definition of folk music, more live performances, and the typical Arts & Seizures hijinks! This program was brought you Roberta’s.
This week on Arts and Seizures Mike hosts solo and interviews, band; Daddy Long Legs about their newest album. The crew listens to some tracks off of the album, plays some live music, jams out to tracks from the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s.
“You guys are like my personal Led Zeppelin.” [16:00]
“Do you guys have any gigs? I only say that when I want to sound hip.” [19:00]
— Mike Edison on Arts and Seizures
A few years ago, Mark Adams made a strange discovery: Everything we know about the lost city of Atlantis comes from the work of one man, the Greek philosopher Plato. Then he made a second, stranger discovery: Amateur explorers are still actively searching for this sunken city all around the world, based entirely on the clues Plato left behind. This week on Arts & Seizures, Mike Edison and guest co-host Pete Zaremba try to solve this famous mystery and chat with New York Times Best Seller Author Mark Adams all about his new book “Meet Me in Atlantis: My Obsessive Quest to Find the Sunken City.” Without giving too much away, Mark explains how he was able to conceive digging out the “kernel of truth” in the dispersed clues left by Plato while maintaining the typical Arts & Seizures banter. Tune in for a hilarious conversation that surely raises more questions than it answers! This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
“It’s very hard to get serious academics to talk about Atlantis – it’s like career kryptonite.” [7:30] —Mark Adams on Arts & Seizures
Need a new documentary to watch while spring gets its act together? This week on Arts & Seizures host Mike Edison and guest-host Pete Zaremba welcome back to the show director Michael Lee Nirenberg. Michael’s documentary, “Back Issues: The Hustler Magazine Story,” is now streaming on Netflix and adds to a lively discussion on New York City strip clubs and the state of pornography these days. After the break (featuring a sneak preview of a new Fleshtones cover tune!), a few friends join in the studio to debate the Beatles VS the Rolling Stones. This program was brought to you by Underground Meats.
Get a progressive politics primer on this week’s episode of Arts & Seizures as Mike Edison is joined by Rick Perlstein, the author of the New York Times bestseller The Invisible Bridge: The Fall of Nixon and the Rise of Reagan; Nixonland: The Rise of a President and The Fracturing of America, a New York Times bestseller picked as one of the best nonfiction books of 2007 by over a dozen publications; and Before the Storm: Barry Goldwater and the Unmaking of the American Consensus, which won the 2001 Los Angeles Times Book Award for history and appeared on the best books of the year lists of The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Chicago Tribune. His essays and book reviews have been published in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Nation, The Village Voice, and Slate, among others. He has received a National Endowment for the Humanities grant for independent scholars. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s.
“History is full of ironies.” [07:00]
–Rick Perlstein on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison is teamed with guest-host, writer, sex educator, comedian, consultant, and HRN friend Lux Alptraum. In studio, the duo welcomes comedian Liam McEneaney and cartoonist Julia Wertz, chatting about Matilda The Algonquin Hotel cat, Lux being kicked off Facebook, and the typical social media activity of shut-ins all over the city. Conversation spirals around the evolution of social media and how it’s detracted from attention spans everywhere, ruining kids’ cursive handwriting, for one! Tune in for a hilarious discussion on the state of the human condition! This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.
Freemasons. Skull and Bones Society. The Illiuminati. This week on Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison and guest co-host Peter Zaremba are deciphering secret societies with author Julie Tibbott. Her book "Members Only: Secret Societies, Sects, and Cults – Exposed!" explains that throughout human history, people have banded together to pass on traditions, climb the social ladder, and often just have a good time. And sometimes, keeping other people out is part of the fun. (Every hot club needs a velvet rope, after all.) But some of these groups have proved so exclusive and secretive that we on the outside can't resist some speculation. Wouldn't you like to know what they're really up to? No need for secret handshakes or passwords—Arts & Seizures has you covered in today's show! This program was brought to you by Roberta's Pizza.
This week on Arts & Seizures host Mike Edison welcomes dear friend and Heritage Radio Network founder, Patrick Martins to the show. Mike and Patrick go way back and even co-wrote the book “The Carnivore’s Manifesto” together. The guys go on to explain that the book is ultimately about eating conscientiously for pleasure and discuss the idea of ‘teteoire’ and being a part of the sustainable food movement before conversation evolves to professional sports. After the break, Mike and Patrick welcome The Main Course co-host Alexes McLaughlin, who also happens to work with Patrick at Heritage Foods USA. Tune in for a great show! This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
“We’re a country that spends more time and effort on dieting than eating.” “If you don’t shop at 5 to 6 stores every single week you probably aren’t a part of the sustainable food movement.”
“Happy Year of the Goat!”
—Patrick Martins on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison and guest co-host Bob Bert welcome Erin Norris to the show. Notably, Bob is a past member of Sonic Youth and currently plays with Lydia Lunch, while Erin is the owner of the Red Hook restaurant Grindhaus. Telling Mike of the journey to open the restaurant (it was set to open just before Hurricane Sandy hit), she also shares that prior to her restaurant opening she worked in a very different type of service industry. A former dominatrix with a SoHo dungeon, she shares that hung up her S&M gear more than a decade. She goes on to give the guys the details on what to expect from Grindhaus plus a lot more! This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
This week on Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison and guest co-host Kimberly Wetherell of Spirited, a dessert speakeasy in NYC are talking New York City history by means of booze! Welcoming Bridget Firtle of Owney’s NYC Rum and Kevin Fitzpatrick of The Dorothy Parker Society. Distilled in small batches by hand from all-natural, non-GMO, high test molasses in an old factory warehouse in NYC, Bridget gives Mike and Kimberly some information about rum’s history in the country and how it was implemented in some historic recipes. Kevin is also the author of “The Lost Algonquin Round Table: Humor, Fiction, Journalism, Criticism and Poetry From America’s Most Famous Literary Circle,” that speaks on the celebrated group of New York City writers, critics, actors and wits that met for lunch each day at the Algonquin Hotel from 1919 until roughly 1929. Prompting a fun talk among the group, Kevin shares that at these luncheons they engaged in wisecracks, wordplay and witticisms that, through the newspaper columns of Round Table members, were disseminated across the country. Tune in for a boozy show and learn about some NYC history in the process! This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
“We’re actually the world’s first all-female distillery!” [4:58] “Rum was actually America’s first spirit, the first spirit we distilled in this country – so important throughout the history of the US and drinking.” [6:13]
—Bridget Firtle on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison is joined again by guest co-host Peter Zaremba talking cocktails with Rosie Schaap. Rosie has been a bartender, a fortuneteller, a librarian at a paranormal society, an English teacher, an editor, a preacher, a community organizer, and a manager of homeless shelters. A contributor to This American Life and npr.org, she writes the monthly “Drink” column for The New York Times Magazine and her memoir, “Drinking With Men,” is available where fine books are sold. Talking about great spirits and drinks, Peter takes it upon himself to create a new cocktail live on air. Musician and friend Andy Shernoff joins as well playing a few tunes while producer Jim Diamond joins the group as a special walk in guest. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
“I’ve been working for a while on a book on whisky. It’s a big subject that requires a lot of active research.” [16:40] —Rosie Schaap on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison is kicking off 2015 with co-host Peter Zaremba of The Fleshtones welcoming guests, post punk superstars Ivan Julian and Bob Bert. Opening the show with the guys catching up with one another, Mike checks in with the projects that each are working on at the moment before getting into a discussion on the state of the music business today and how it’s a hard place to crack with the influx of home recording technology. Ivan and Bert perform a few acoustic sets in studio and share where listeners can catch them playing around the city. After the break, Mike gets the inside scoop on playing CBGBs from Ivan and his past recording experiences and closes out the show with Peter promising more shenanigans in store for next week. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
On this last last Arts & Seizures of 2014, Mike Edison is joined by a plethora of friends to say goodbye to dear Judy McGuire who is ending her co-hosting tenure after years of dedicated and hilarious on-air service to the Heritage Radio Network. Kicking off the show with an exchanging of gifts and some heart-felt live music, the group actively discusses the idea of a Judy cardboard cutout or a hologram to keep Mike company on air before moving through a trip down memory lane. Complete with surprise call ins and pizza, Judy receives a warm send off that is sure to live in internet radio infamy. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
“It’s been a good run and it’s been fun co-hosting here with you, Mike!” —Judy McGuire on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, hosts Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are talking booze and bars with guests Sean Manning, author of "Come Here Often?: 53 Writers Raise a Glass to Their Favorite Bar" and Zak Davis of Shmaltz Brewing Company. Kicking off the show, the group tastes a few highlighted beers from the Shmaltz Brewing Company line while chatting with Sean about how a neighborhood bar can become as comfortable as a second home or a memory best avoided—a wild evening half remembered and better forgotten. But what makes a particular bar special, better than the one just down the street? The answers vary considerably as the group welcomes Executive Director of Heritage Radio Network, Erin Fairbanks, and phone guest author Mike McPadden to the show for their thoughts. After the break, the hosts taste some more beer while talking about their personal favorite bars throughout the city. Tune in for a frothy show! This program was brought to you by Roberta's Pizza.
This week on Arts & Seizures, hosts Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are having a punk rock day! Welcoming Tony Rettman, author of “New York Hardcore 1980-1990,” to the show, the trio throws back to this genre’s glory days in the big apple. Known for its glamorous 1970s punk rock scene, New York City matched the grim urban reality of the 1980s with a rawer musical uprising: New York hardcore. Bands of misfits from across the region gravitated to the forgotten frontier of Manhattan’s Lower East Side. With a a backdrop of despair, bands like Agnostic Front, Cro-Mags, Murphy’s Law, and Youth of Today confronted their reality with relentlessly energetic gigs at CBGB, A7, and the numerous squats in the area. Tony’s oral history captures ten years of struggling, including the scene’s regional rivalries with D.C. and Boston, the birth of moshing, the clash and coming to terms of hardcore and heavy metal, the straightedge movement, and the unlikely influence of Krishna consciousness. Tune in to get your mosh on! This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza
“The book had more legs than we thought, let’s just say that!” [30:15] —Tony Rettman on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, solo host Mike Edison is welcoming a few friends to the studio for a wine tasting, compliments of guest Sommelier Jean-Luc Le Du of Le Du’s Wines. Peter Zaremba and Keith Streng of The Fleshtones also join in the fun as they all kick off the show tasting some delicious cider, proving that cider is not only seasonal but can be enjoyed at any time of the year before moving on to more traditional wines. After the break, the group shares their Thanksgiving happenings, with Mike divulging his plan to cook a heritage turkey supplied by Heritage Foods USA. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
“It’s been tough, Bougelet Nouveau has had a terrible reputation… but you can enjoy this all day long.” [8:00] “The thing about Zinfandel is that people lost interest in it about a century ago.” [12:00]
—Jean-Luc Le Du on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, hosts Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are joined by John Strausbaugh and in the second half of the show, Jeremiah Moss. John is the author of “The Village: 400 Years of Beats and Bohemians, Radicals and Rogues, a History of Greenwich Village” and host of the New York Times video podcast series “Weekend Explorer.” Talking to Mike and Judy about his research on one of NYC’s most infamous neighborhoods, he and Mike reminisce about the yesteryear of the big apple and discuss what Taylor Swift has brought to the city as well. Jeremiah Moss joins in the second half of the show and is a blogger in the process of trying to save New York City’s notables and heads up Jeremiah’s Vanishing New York, a bitterly nostalgic look at a city in the process of going extinct. He goes on to point out how it’s not just nostalgia, rather a way of maintaining what New York is really about, to stand up against new developments and chain stores moving into the neighborhoods of the city. Tune in to hear a stimulating debate on the evolution of New York. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
“As rents and go up… you’re making it harder and harder and harder for people who create culture to be here.” [12:40] —John Strasbaugh on Arts & Seizures
“Before 9/11 New York wasn’t America, it was some other place, and after 9/11 we saw all this ‘we are all New Yorkers’ and people came flooding in.” [17:15]
—Jeremiah Moss on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, solo host Mike Edison welcomes Steven Heller and Douglas Riccardi to the show to speak on the stratosphere of design. Steven is an art director and author of scads of books while Douglas is a graphic artist that particularly works on menu design for top restaurants. Looking at menu design as a way of giving customers the personality of the restaurant, for instance, the group engages in a conversation about some of their projects and their respective workflows, as well as their opinions on the infamous Comic Sans type. Another big discussion revolves around design occurring on a computer rather than being drawn up by hand. Tune in for some expert opinions on menu design, the evolution of type throughout the years, and, of course, some crazy stories! This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
“The hand is something that an artist can’t live without.” [8:25] —Steven Heller on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, hosts Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are talking Queens! Welcoming connoisseurs of the borough of Queens: Emily Nonko, Andrea Lynn, and Jeff Orlick, the group starts off on a culinary journey through the up and coming area. Emily is the Editor of Brownstoner Queens, Andrea is the author of the book “Queens: A Culinary Passport,” while Jeff runs a blog dedicated to eating around Queens. A thorough discussion from the food situation, cost of living, hipness, and the general vibe of the borough successfully introduces any newbie to the area. Tune in to learn all about the undiscovered gems in Queens! This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
“In Queens the food scene is local and you might be the only person in the restaurant that speaks English.” [9:35] —Andrea Lynn on Arts & Seizures
“I’m okay with Queens not being the next Brooklyn.” [12:53]
—Jeff Orlick on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, hosts Mike Edison and Judy McGuire kick off the show catching up with Judy’s latest travels in the south. Quickly introducing guest Thomas R. Pryor, author of the book “I Hate the Dallas Cowboys: Tales of a Scrappy New York Boyhood,” he is a native New Yorker and jumps into conversation with Mike and Judy about growing up in the city and how things used to be. Thomas’ 1960s working class neighborhood on the Upper East Side sets the stage for many great stories of his upbringing where he played street games like Ringalario and delt with nuns disciplining him for humming baseball beer jingles in class. Combining funny and bittersweet stories of his childhood, he shares some wonderful highlights of the book with Mike and Judy. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
“I did not ride in an elevator, except at Macy’s, until I was 9 years old and they built a building around the corner from where I lived. All of a sudden, I had friends who were in elevator buildings. ” [5:39] —Thomas R. Pryor on Arts & Seizures
Today on Arts & Seizures, host Mike Edison flies solo and interviews Kera Bolonik, DAME magazine’s executive editor. She is a culture writer whose work has appeared in New York magazine, the L.A. Times, Glamour, the Village Voice, Bookforum, The Nation, Salon, Slate, and the Poetry Foundation, among other places, and she has written two books about TV. Mike and Kera catch up and discuss TV shows like “Blackish”, ‘The Sopranos’, ‘Portlandia’ and their favorite, “American Horror Story”. The re-live memorable moments (Spoiler Alert) and express their opinion on today’s popular TV shows and movies.
This show was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza
“The person who has the most compelling narrative in this book, in my opinion is Diane Soyer.” [5:40]
“You could not suspend disbelief because something similar was happening in the news.” [18:30]
This week on Arts & Seizures, hosts Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are celebrating Yom Kippur with guests Rabbi Daniel Bronstein and Heritage Radio Network’s own Sari Kamin! We hear all about Judy’s recent trip to Ireland before delving into the ins and outs of the Jewish faith, holidays, and family life growing up. Sari grew up as the daughter of a Rabbi and shares some of those funny stories with Mike and Judy, while Daniel leads a discussion on the importance of forgiveness and how it should be taken more seriously everyday of the year – not just over Yom Kippur. After the break, Sari talks Chinese food and the group comments on their favorite Jewish foods. This program was brought to you by the International Culinary Center.
“Forgiveness means forgiveness. It’s setting a new slate.” [10:15]
—Rabbi Daniel Bronstein on Arts & Seizures
“The Chinese came and started opening up restaurants and Jews started eating there because it was one of the only kinds of restaurants they could afford to eat in. It was cheap and there were a lot of things that felt familiar about it.” [21:10]
—Sari Kamin on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, a solo host, Mike Edison, welcomes Kimberly Wetherell and David Gutowski of DISH, a multi-course feast of readings and stories. Recently, Kimberly has opened a new concept speakeasy, or rather, a dessert speakeasy called Spirited. She goes on to explain that it’s a dessert restaurant and craft cocktail bar all in one. Spirited features alcohol-infused desserts that are tipsy, buzzed, and downright drunk. Talking about the resurgence of high quality spirits, Kimberly talks inspiration and how they plan the seasonality of the menu at Spirited. After the break, David tells Mike all about the happenings with his music and literature blog, Largehearted Boy. Sparking a great conversation about music writing, Mike adds his thoughts on Pandora as well as his personal playlist of what to listen to while drinking a beer in the shower! Tune in for a great show! This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
“I can deconstruct a cocktail better than anyone I know.” [13:00] —Kimberly Wetherell on Arts & Seizures
“I’m sharing things that I love: books and music and popular culture.” [18:23]
—David Gutowski on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, hosts Mike Edison and Judy McGuire celebrate the upcoming Brooklyn Book Festival and chat with Liz Koch, the Co-Producer, and Denise Oswald, the Co-Chair of the Nonfiction Committee, both of the Brooklyn Book Festival. Talking about what the hosts refer to as the ‘Woodstock of Books,’ the Brooklyn Book Festival is the largest free literary event in New York City. It presents an array of national and international literary stars and emerging authors. Noted as one of America’s premiere book festivals, this hip, smart, and diverse gathering attracts thousands of book lovers of all ages to enjoy authors and the festival’s lively literary marketplace. After the break, Mike and Judy ask Liz and Denise about who is buying books these days and what big name books have brought new readers to the scene. Emphasizing about the importance of literary works and how a book can really influence someone, the Brooklyn Book Festival aims to please current readers as well as inspire new readers. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
“The literary council comes together with ideas about what great books are coming out that year and who is traveling through the country that might be able to participate.” [5:15] —Liz Koch on Arts & Seizures
“The committees are made up of very well-intentioned publishing people, taking time out to put this together.” [10:10]
—Denise Oswald on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, hosts Mike Edison and Judy McGuire kick off the new radio season by welcoming ‘America’s Garage Rock Band’ The Fleshtones to the show! Keith Streng and Peter Zaremba are no doubt mainstays in the New York music scene. Though initially formed in 1976 and having played epic venues like CBGBs, plus being co-horts of The Ramones, they still are rocking to this day. Tune in as Mike and Judy are privy to a few live performances as well as a some great stories in their half hour spent with the band. This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center.
“Not only did [The Cramps] rehearse, but they found us very noisy and unkempt. They asked us to leave, actually.” [5:27] “…the other part of the secret is to actually like what you’re doing. That’s the secret to everything.” [9:19]
—The Fleshtones on Arts & Seizures
This week on a special BIRTHDAY episode of Arts & Seizures, Mike and Judy welcome a plethora of guests to wish Mike a very happy birthday. Complete with live music, festive hats, and presents, the crew celebrates in style! Tune in to hear candid stories about Mike told by those who know him best and to hear rousing renditions of the “Birthday Blues” by Mr. Edison himself. This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s.
“The real zen answer is you’ve gotta be a willow that bends in the wind. You’ve gotta be flexible. You’ve gotta go with the flow.” [10:33] “Birthday house!”
— Mike Edison on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, hosts Mike and Judy welcome Michael Lee Nirenberg, Director of the Documentary Back Issues: The Hustler Magazine Story to the program. Talking about his close relationship with the magazine, his father was one of the original art directors in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Michael goes on to explain the background of the magazine with Larry Flint as well as its importance in the country’s culture. More than just a pornographic publication, the magazine ended up being a beacon for the First Amendment. In the last few minutes of the show, Michael also shares plans for his new project regarding the subcultural history of computer hacking. Tune in for a charged show! This program was sponsored by Heritage Foods USA.
“I realized that it (Hustler Magazine) was much more of a social force than I thought it was, and the way people look at it is that it’s just pictures of naked women, but the social commentary was really severe and over the top.” [8:29] — Michael Lee Nirenberg on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, Mike and Judy welcome Aaron Lefkove and Ethan Campbell of the Brooklyn-based, punk-rock band, LIVEFASTDIE. Notably, Aaron is also the owner of the Littleneck in Gowanus as well as its off-shoot, Littleneck Outpost, in Greenpoint. Promoting their recent release, Hit Stains, out on Almost Ready Records, the guys discuss their longstanding partnership, crazy tour stories and song inspirations, not to mention a few live tunes thrown in the mix. Mike and Judy also talk to Aaron about his newest endeavor, Littleneck Outpost, located in Greenpoint. The New England style clam shack is an off-shoot of Gowanus’ Littleneck, featuring a grocery, sandwiches, and other delicious fare. The crew also weighs in on the great Yelp debate and how they deal with the infamous reviews. Tune in for a truly entertaining show and see if Mike persuades Aaron to create a new sandwich in his honor. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
“Fortunately, I just opened this new restaurant – nobody’s put up a Yelp page for us yet… let me enjoy this honeymoon period, please!” [18:57] — Aaron Lefkove on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures Mike and Judy welcome Gary Lucas to the program. Gary is widely recognized as a world class guitar hero, a Grammy nominated songwriter and composer, and international recording artist with over 20 acclaimed solo albums to date, as well as a soundtrack composer for film and television. Mike and Judy talk to Gary about his recent book, Touched by Grace: My Time with Jeff Buckley, as well as other memorable stories from his incredible career. Tune in for a music-filled episode! This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s.
“Touched by Grace: My Time with Jeff Buckley… covers the period when I worked with Jeff on Gods and Monsters… anything you want to know concerning my relationship with him: up close and personal.” [9:03]
—Gary Lucas on Arts & Seizures
Judy McGuire takes on co-host Mike Edison and his co-author Patrick Martins to talk about their new book, The Carnivore’s Manifesto, out now on Little, Brown, and Company. Hear how Patrick became involved with heritage breed preservation after studying under Slow Food’s Carlo Petrini. Find out how Mike and Patrick came to collaborate on the book, and how their personalities fueled the pace and content of the book. Will Mike & Judy collaborate on the sequel? Find out on this week’s edition of Arts & Seizures! This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“Something tells me that commodity foods were better in the 70’s before industrial food emptied all of the calories from them.” [4:00]
“You have to eat these heritage breed animals in order to save them. They’re meant to be food, so in order to keep them alive, you have to make a market for them so they can be raised in larger numbers.” [5:30]
— Patrick Martins on Arts & Seizures
Today is a special edition of Arts & Seizures as we have musician Jessica Delfino giving us a live in-studio performance! Also on today’s show is comedian/musician Micah Sherman, and long time Arts & Seizures friend Lux Alptraum to discuss how far is too far with racy jokes. Tune in to hear the full discussion! Today’s show has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“I am of the opinion you can say whatever you want. You have to recognize that some people might not find it funny and be able to be like ‘well fuck them’.”[15:20] –Lux Alptraum on Arts & Seizures
It’s a heavy metal Mother’s Day on Arts & Seizures. Katherine Turman, author of “Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal”, and journalist & author Larry Getlen are today’s guests who discuss the evolving metal scene and tell us about the book. This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“A lot of my guy friends would go to Poison shows just for the girls.” [28:00] –Katherine Turman on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, Mike & Judy welcome Kieran Turner, director of Jobriath A.D.. Kieran tells us about Jobriath’s short-lived career and the recent documentary about this 70’s glam rock musician. After the break, Mike & Judy ask Kieran about his web series Wallflowers, a comedy web series about a support group for people who can’t get dates. Today’s program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“Sometimes that’s all groundbreakers get to do – break the ground.” [23:45] Kieran Turner on Arts & Seizures
Norton Records, a New York City based independent record label founded by musicians Miriam Linna and Billy Miller, maintains a focus on primitive, retro rock’n’roll, rockabilly, garage punk, garage rock, lounge music and early R&B. Tune in to this week’s episode and hear from Miriam and Billy who debut a few new tunes from Norton Records and talk about their paperback book company, Kicks Books. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.
Danceteria was the place to party in the 1980’s. The bands and personalities that frequented the 4 floor night club went on to become legendary. Everybody from Keith Herring to The Smiths could be spotted at Danceteria, and fortunately there’s an entire library of video footage from those days that have been digitized and preserved at NYU’s Fales Library. Pat Ivers is responsible for most of the videos in this collection and she’s this week’s guest on Arts & Seizures. Tune in to hear what the scene was like, how NYC has changed and why it’s so important that these videos were preserved. This program was sponsored by Robertas.
“The first thing that went wrong is Studio 54 closed and rich people came downtown with their cocaine and money. Every time has its time. It [the early NY Club Scene] had it’s time and went away.” [15:00] –Pat Ivers on Arts & Seizures
It’s the greatest day of the year – Wrestlemania 30! Today we speak with Brian Solomon and Keith Elliot Greenberg, both former employers of the WWE. We also hear from Natalie Baker, author of Bake and Destroy, who gives us her take on putting together a great spread of food to enjoy during Wrestlemania. This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“Aren’t we all fluffers in one way or another.” [26:10] –Keith Elliot Greenberg on Arts & Seizures
What is the greatest food on earth? Pizza, obviously. Dimitri Syrkin-Nikolau is the owner of Dimo’s Pizza in Chicago, as well as today’s guest on Arts & Seizures. Dimitri, Mike, & Judy talk about the wondrous world of pizza and how it can enrich the lives of every man, woman and child on this planet, no matter your preference. This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“We’ve put almost any food on top of a pizza”. [4:20] “We think everything will work until proven otherwise.” [9:00]
Dimitri Syrkin-Nikolau on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, Mike and Judy bring in Rosie Schaap, author of Drinking With Men, and they talk St. Patrick’s Day. Guiness, pub crawls, and Irish bars. Tune in to hear Mike’s miracle hangover cure! This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“For the most part, no one in New York is gonna wait as long as one expects to wait for a Guiness in Ireland.”[9:20]
“Day drinkers are the best people.” [30:15]
Rosie Schaap on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, Mike and Judy give engineer Joe Galarraga a sweet send off as he leaves the Heritage Radio Network to pursue music full time with his band Big Ups. We also have Rachel Shukert in the studio, author of Love Me, to talk about her book, as well as how life in LA differs from that in New York. This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“I got paid in meat. Unfortunately, you can’t take meat to the bank.” [3:00]
Joe Galarraga on Arts & Seizures
“I realized that since I don’t live in new york any more I have no interest in politics.” [6:30]
Rachel Shukert
It’s Oscar season, and on this week’s episode, Mike and Judy give us their list of winners. Tune in to hear who they think should win best picture! This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“I think part of the interest in Jared Leto’s performance is that I was shocked that he was any good.”[25:15]
Jenni Miller on Arts & Seizures
Paco Cao joins Judy McGuire and guest co-host Michael Malice to discuss his Psychological Cocktail Services, and his upcoming event at New York City’s MoMA! Tune into this episode to hear how Paco evaluates individuals and then designs a cocktail based upon their interaction. Hear what types of liquor Paco prefers to use in his cocktails, and why he stays away from infused liquors. Does Paco view cocktails as masculine or feminine? What does Paco think about people who drink Budweiser in the shower? Find out on this week’s edition of Arts & Seizures! Thanks to Roberta’s for sponsoring today’s program.
“In my case, I like to go deep. I like to ask questions that let me get to know the client’s personality, and so the drink is my interpretation of the person.” [4:30]
“Cocktail parties are integral to the way that we socialize.” [27:00]
— Paco Cao on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, Judy brings in a few guests to discuss their plans for Valentine’s Day: Rachel Sugar from The Date Report, Ashley Montgomery from Shag, and Sex Educator Lux Alptraum. From strip club outings to rather raunchy gifts, they reminisce about some past years and fantasize about some potentials dates. Tune in to hear the whole discussion! This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“I had an accidental Valentine’s date at a dive bar…and that was actually kind of nice because it was totally empty.” [22:15]
“If I were taken out to a nice restaurant, I would it rather not be on Valentine’s Day.” [26:10]
Lux Alptrom on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seizures, Mike Edison and Judy McGuire sit down with author Michael Malice who recently wrote Dear Reader: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Kim Jong-Il. Michael traveled to North Korea and gathered as many references as possible to write his book. Tune in to find out the realities of North Korean fascism, and Kim Jong-Il’s ‘magical’ powers. Why is the media so focused on Dennis Rodman’s recent excursion to North Korea? Find out how Kim Jong-Un differs from his father, and how the DPRK handles criticism from the West. This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s Pizza.
“Everything in North Korea is interesting. There will not be a moment where you are not simulated or thinking, ‘What am I looking at right now?'” [4:35]
“I wanted to keep that fun, pop tone because it’s such a dark situation.” [12:15]
— Michael Malice on Arts & Seizures
On this week’s episode of Arts & Seizures, hosts Mike Edison and Judy McGuire bring in guest Greg Lucas, the fantastic acoustic guitarist. Gary talks about his experience scoring the 2013 Spanish “Dracula”, and tells us how his love and passion for music has driven him to practice daily, and pursue his many musical ventures. This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“Sometimes after going away from it, you’ll come back with fresh ears.” [14:40]
“My favorite thing probably in the whole world is to play guitar for a nice audience.” [15:00]
Gary Lucas on Arts & Seizures
Arts & Seizures returns for the new year with some dirty blues courtesy of Daddy Long Legs! Mike Edison talks about the evolution of blues in the United States, why Spanish fans really get the blues. Why is punk rock the ‘white man’s blues’? Listen in to hear the band talk about the legendary Norton Records, and why it was such an honor to release their LP on the label. Tune in to hear some live songs from the Heritage Radio Network studios, as well as a song off of their LP, “Evil Eye on You”! This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s.
“People have an aversion for the blues, but I have an affliction for the blues.” [3:30]
“The Internet changed everything in terms of accessibility for music.” [24:00]
— Daddy Long Legs on Arts & Seizures
Following the success of the first ever Heritage Radio Holiday Riot celebrating the double mitzvah of Thanksgiving and Hannukah, get ready for Holiday Riot, Vol. II: Xmess! Mike Edison and Judy McGuire, hosts of Arts & Seizures, present a live one-hour blast of holiday joy. Expect sexy elves and filthy frolics, family horrors, down-home country Christmas songs courtesy of the great Tom Clark, (plus live pianoism from Professor Mickey Finn!), spiked eggnog, and for our Jewish friends, Chinese food and movies! Tune in and turn on with the Heritage Radio Not Ready for Christmas Time Players, and make sure to take notes when Judy calls her therapist and finds out how to deal with the drunk Republicans at the holiday table! There is no better way to brace yourself for the coming of the messiah.
Is rock dead? This week on Arts & Seizures, Mike Edison and Judy McGuire invite Mishka Shubaly and Zachary Lipez into the studio. Both Mishka and Zachary are musicians (ex-Freshkills) and writers. Zachary writes for Noisey, and Mishka has authored several Kindle Singles, including the new Beat the Devil. Hear the cast talk about their glory days in rock ‘n’ roll, and why aging leads into a disinterest in rock music. Hear Zachary read one of his annual anniversary love poems! This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s.
“A lot of people hold on to this notion that you can’t do art for anything for its own sake… If you want to be liked for it, then you are a careerist and you’re doing it for the wrong reasons.” [5:45]
— Zachary Lipez on Arts & Seizures
“It’s not that rock has died, it’s that I have grown up.” [19:15]
— Mishka Shubaly on Arts & Seizures
This week on Arts & Seziures, Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are joined in the studio by Sherill Tippins, author of Inside the Dream Palace. Sherill recounts some of the classic mythology and stories of the Chelsea, and how its architect, Philip Hubert, designed the space with socializing and cooperation in mind. How have the various owners of the building altered its original vision? Later, Sherill, Mike, and Judy delve into the Nancy Spungen story; did Sid Vicious really murder Nancy at the hotel? Hear what stories Sherill was forced to cut from the book, and why she’s a believer in the supernatural. Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.
“The Chelsea gives people privacy- the walls are three feet thick- but when you were done with your work, there was always space for people to meet up and bounce ideas off of one another.” [9:00]
— Sherill Tippins on Arts & Seizures
Infamously hedonistic Arts & Seizures hosts Mike Edison and Judy McGuire and a cast of thousands celebrate the double mitzvah of Thanksgiving and Hannukah with a one-hour, live on-air celebration featuring musical guests, turkey talk, and frank advice on how to deal with drunk family members and blast off into the holiday season with your sanity intact! All that plus the tips on how to flip the finest latke, and much, much more! Guaranteed to be the fastest hour in the history of the Internet, Mike & Judy take no prisoners — expect the unexpected in an hour of heresy, hilarity, and Heritage outrage. Special guests include Heritage Radio Network hosts Jimmy Carbone, Jessie Kiefer, and Erica Wides, plus American music by Brian Hurd of famous bluesers Big Daddy Long Legs and World's Greatest Piano Player Mickey Finn! All that and special appearances by clergymen and psychotherapists to help you get through the hollydaze!
This week on Arts & Seizures, Mike Edison is talking Thanksgiving wine with Jean Luc Le Du of Le Du’s Wines, Jessie Kiefer of HRN’s The Morning After, and Andy Shernoff: “the punk rock sommelier”. Tune into this episode to learn about the American cider revolution, and how cidermaking is similar to winemaking. Why does the cast think that Beaujolais Nouveau is a gimmick? This year, Thanksgiving overlaps with Hannukah; why does Mike Edison hate ironic wines like Manischewitz? Find out why it’s important to support American wine during Thanksgiving. Tune into this episode to hear about Jean Luc’s secret punk rock past, and how he met Andy Shernoff in the wine business! Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.
“At Thanksgiving, you should drink what you want. It’s a long meal that you should enjoy with friends and family… I’m not trying to follow any recipes.” [13:30]
— Jean Luc Le Du on Arts & Seizures
Andy Shernoff, “The Christopher Columbus of Punk Rock”, joins Mike Edison and Judy McGuire on this week’s edition of Arts & Seizures! Tune into this episode to hear Andy, Mike, & Judy talk about about the CBGB movie, and whether or not its inauthenticity makes it less enjoyable. Hear discussions regarding the Ramones, and why they were such a standout punk rock band. Tune in to find out about Andy’s upcoming shows, including one with Mike Edison himself! Why did Andy decide to sell his archive of punk rock posters, records, and fanzines? Find out on this episode of Arts & Seizures! Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.
“I’d say 75% of the people that I know who were involved with the scene say they hated the CBGB’s movie because it wasn’t authentic. That’s why I want to wait a year to see it- maybe I’ll be entertained.” [5:10]
— Andy Shernoff on Arts & Seizures
Mike Albo joins Mike Edison and Judy McGuire on this week’s episode of Arts & Seizures to talk about the grimy world of journalism and publishing. Tune in to hear about Mike’s book entitled The Junklet that was recently adapted into a play. Find out why Mike took the book to the stage, and learn how he’s been living his life based on the charity of corporations via free schwag. Tune in for discussions about rising rents, Bill de Blasio, and more! This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s.
“Other cultures have dictators to deal with, but our dictator is consumerism. Everyone is a part of the mess.” [8:40]
— Mike Albo on Arts & Seizures
Romance is dead in the new The Married Kama Sutra by Farley Katz and Simon Rich. This week on Arts & Seizures, Mike Edison and Judy McGuire sit down with Farley and Simon to talk about the inevitable misery associated with marriage. Why is their book “the least erotic sex manual of all time”? Learn why Simon and Farley have so many rejected New Yorker cartoons involving feces. Learn how bachelors can improve their dating life by bathing, brushing their teeth, and ditching their futon! Find out where you can get your own signed copy of The Married Kama Sutra! This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s.
“We’re trying to tap into the wedding gifts market, but also the divorce gifts market.” [21:10]
— Simon Rich on Arts & Seizures
Looking to adopt a kitten in NYC? Look no further than this week’s edition of Arts & Seziures! Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are joined in the studio by Lux Alptraum of Fleshbot Fiction, Joe Garden of Adult Swim, Eva Prokop of North Brooklyn Cats- and three kittens! What do these seemingly different guests have in common? They all love cats! Tune in for cat adoption stories, and hear how each of Mike & Judy’s guests became cat people. Later, Scott Stulen from the Internet Cat Video Film Festival joins the program by phone to explain why cats are such great film subjects. Find out where you can adopt a cat in NYC through Muddy Paws, Ollie’s Place, or North Brooklyn Cats! Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.
“Kittens are like toddlers; they have to learn from the limits of their own behavior. It’s easier for kittens to learn from other kittens.” [13:15] — Eva Prokop on Arts & Seziures
Mike Edison and Judy McGuire celebrate the best in food service stories on this week’s edition of Arts & Seizures! Mike and Judy are joined by Tobias Carroll of Vol. 1 Brooklyn, Dana Rossi of The Soundtrack Series, and writer Sean H. Doyle! Hear about the upcoming reading at Housing Works Bookstore entitled “The Greatest Three-Minute Food Service Stories”, and the folks that will be contributing to the event. Learn about some of Sean and Dana’s biggest food blunders. Tune in to hear more about server revenge, Navy pranks, and angeldust! This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“Restaurants should take up the tattoo shop model. When you enter the front door, there’s a sign that says ‘Tipping is not a city in China.'” [24:35] — Sean H. Doyle on Arts & Seizures
Mike Edison and Judy McGuire sit down with the queen of punk rock and porn, Joanna Angel. Tune in to hear why porn stars who make zombie-themed films cannot cross over into other horror sub-genres. Hear about Joanna’s work in sex education, and why her immaturity sometimes interferes with her teaching abilities. Later, hear how the Internet changed the porn industry, and how Burning Angel has been able to survive in a world where porn is available for free. What problems has Joanna faced when dating people outside of the porn industry? Find out all of this and more on this week’s edition of Arts & Seizures, and make sure to stay tuned to hear Joanna’s single, “Gimme Some Pants”. Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.
“Why would I get into porn if my goal was to get out of porn? That doesn’t make any sense.” [4:40] “We’ve always had a tight budget because we started making porn as the industry was declining. But we started before piracy, so we we able to get some fans who are still willing to pay for it.” [21:15]
— Joanna Angel on Arts & Seizures
Danny Bland stops by Arts & Seizures to talk rock ‘n’ roll and fiction writing with Mike Edison and Judy McGuire! Danny has a storied history in the rock ‘n’ roll world, playing in bands like The Dwarves, The Best Kissers in the World, and Cat Butt. Danny recently released his first novel In Case We Die through Seattle’s Fantagraphics. Hear why Danny decided to write a novel instead of the typical sex ‘n’ drugs ex-rocker memoir. Learn about Danny’s past with Sup Pop Records, and how the label used to dominate the Seattle music scene. How has Seattle changed over the past twenty years? From yoga moms to homeless men, Danny’s entertaining them all with In Case We Die! This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s.
“I’m bored with rock ‘n’ roll memoirs to tell you the truth. My musical career wasn’t that interesting to tell you the truth… If you were in the toxic condition that I was in, your attention to detail is going to be suspect, at least.” [17:30] — Danny Bland on Arts & Seizures
The authors of Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal, Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman, join Mike Edison in the studio for this week’s edition of Art & Seizures.
As Judy McGuire hunts ghosts for their upcoming Halloween show, Mike talks metal with Jon and Katherine and explains why he thinks that Van Halen sucks. Hear about Metallica’s refusal to compromise, and why they have stood the test of time in the forty-year history of metal. Did Nirvana kill metal? Why is metal so apolitical? Why was it such a shock to the metal community that Rob Halford was gay? Find the answers to all of these questions and more on this week’s installment of Arts & Seizures! Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.
“Motorhead fused elements of early punk and British new-wave or heavy metal… before it was punk or heavy metal! But Lemmy didn’t care about any of that!” [18:45] — Jon Wiederhorn on Arts & Seizures
Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are back this week with a whole new show; welcome to Art & Seizures! For their debut episode, Mike & Judy invite Perp Walk into the studio! Perp Walk is a band composed of Bunny Hersch and Roger Clark that play minimalist rock ‘n’ roll using only a bass guitar and drum kit. If you live in NYC, you might recognize Roger from NY1! Tune into this episode to hear some of Perp Walk’s tunes, and find out about some of the opinions surrounding the NYC Mayoral Democratic primaries. Tune into this episode to hear the gang talk about the importance of local news, and find out where you can catch Perp Walk’s live shows in the upcoming week’s. Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.
“A lot of people don’t put local news and punk rock together.” [17:30] — Roger Clark on Arts & Seizures
Today on the Heritage Radio Network, we congratulate Mike & Judy on their 100th show! To commemorate Mike & Judy’s centennial, together they take us through a reel of the show’s greatest highlights. Bringing us back to The Newlywed Game, Bobby Keys of the Rolling Stones, the “2012 Apotcalypso”, Rockaway Beach, XMAS, and more! As a result of their amazing run, Mike & Judy have decided to move on to their next venture, by ending The Mike & Judy show, and starting next week with their new show, Arts & Seizures. Be sure to tune-in next week for their first episode! This program has been sponsored by Robertas Pizza.
This week on the Mike and Judy show, Mike is back in New York City after a trip to Italy, and special guest, Reverend Jen, here to talk to us about the the Troll Museum! Opened to bring these dolls a spiritual significance to the public, the museum connects with those who had a past childhood with troll dolls. She also talks to us about her latest book, BDSM 101. In BDSM 101, Jen shares rare insight into this oftentimes misunderstood world. Practical instructions are given on safety, communication, bondage, spanking, flogging, fetishes, humiliation, dirty talk, and more. Included are steamy, sometimes ridiculous anecdotes from Jen’s past, interviews with her wacky artist friends, and basic illustrations. According to the Jen, “This book is what would happen if Marquis de Sade, Andy Warhol, and Dorothy Parker got together and made a nymphomaniac Bride of Frankenstein.” Lastly, she talks about her latest film, Satan Hold My Hand, which is set to premier very soon in the Lower East Side. Thanks to our sponsor, Tekserve.
“I’ve lived on Orchard St. longer than I’ve lived in Maryland. Orchard St. and the Lower East Side is my home.” [17:03] — Reverend Jen on The Mike and Judy Show
Film is back in Williamsburg! This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Judy McGuire is joined by guest co-host and movie expert Jenni Miller! Judy and Jenni invite Matthew Viragh of Nitehawk Cinema in the studio to talk film, booze, gore, and more! Find out how Nitehawk was able to negotiate the ability to serve alcohol at their theater. Hear more about Nitehawk’s upcoming horror programming and baby screenings! Matthew talks about some of the messier reactions to gore-filled flicks, and whether or not Nitehawk will be featuring some naughtier films in the future. What’s next for Nitehawk? Find out on this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show! This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“It’s almost impossible to run a single-screen theater if you’re not a non-profit. So you need to infuse it with food and drink, and get people off of their couches and into the theater.” [5:10] — Matthew Viragh on The Mike & Judy Show
Bust Magazine celebrates its 20th Anniversary on a Mike Edison-less episode of The Mike & Judy Show! Judy McGuire is joined by friend and temporary co-host Janet Ginsburg, and the ladies of Bust Magazine – Debbie Stoller, Laurie Henzel and Emily Rems. Tune in for a conversation on the magazine’s history, it’s mission to sexually empower women and it’s transition into covering a wider variety of topics. Hear the ladies discuss the current state of “feminism” and how it differs from “humanism”. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.
“When we first started the focus was being very sex-forward.” [9:30] — Laurie Henzel on The Mike & Judy Show
Judy McGuire is remembering the Tompkins Square Riot with a roomful of New York City’s finest on today’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show. Chris Flash of The Shadow underground newspaper is in the studio talking about some of the events commemorating the riots, and dishing on the need for alternative press. Writer Michael Gonzales joins Judy to talk about the hip hop innovators in the Bronx, and how they also fueled the Downtown scene. Artist and musician Michael Holman talks about his band with Jean-Michel Basquiat, Gray, and the fusion of the art scene with graffiti in the East Village. How have rising rent prices made New York City a safer and more boring place? Find out how you can show your support for Michael Holman’s Graffiti Rock, and show solidarity for the Tompkins Square Riot. Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.
“When you come to New York for the first time, it comes off as a theme park for really intelligent people.” [6:00] “None of the Downtown kids and none of the local media wanted to head up to the Bronx. So we were able to head Uptown and give that movement a platform.” [12:25]
— Michael Holman on The Mike & Judy Show
Learn how to behave at the bar on this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show! Judy McGuire is joined by guest co-host and boyfriend Spyro Poulos of Girl to Gorilla. Judy and Spyro are joined by a panel of New York City’s finest bartenders. Meet Joey Vargas, Dan Ruth, and Kitty Ostapowicz! Learn proper tipping etiquette, and find out what behaviors drive these bartenders crazy. Is it possible to tip a bartender too much? How do bartenders deal with blackout customers or people in recovery? Find out what are some of the grossest scenarios that these bartenders have dealt with, and how Yelp is destroying the bar business. This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s.
“You know what’s a great way to get a buyback? Bring your glassware to the bar!” [4:25] — Dan Ruth on The Mike & Judy Show “Bartenders are just normal people. Don’t treat us like some slave behind the bar.” [10:00] — Joey Vargas on The Mike & Judy Show
“Personally, I have no problem with people who don’t drink at the bar or people who are in recovery… I have a few virgin cocktails up my sleeve for people like that.” [18:40] — Kitty Ostapowicz on The Mike & Judy Show
Rachel Shukert graces Mike Edison and Judy McGuire with her present before she leaves New York City for Los Angeles! This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Rachel stops by to talk about her idea for personalized boob jobs, and why she could never be a Long Island Princess. Find out the future for Rachel’s Starstruck, and why she has decided to move to LA. Who is hotter, Anthony Weiner or Eliot Spitzer? Rachel’s husband, Ben, calls into the show to weigh in on the question of our age- is it okay to have sex with a robot if you have a significant other? Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.
“I am not even organized enough to hire someone to organize for me! I’m missing that gene that allows me to make everything fancy for myself!” [9:50] — Rachel Shukert on The Mike & Judy Show
The future is here, and it’s robot sex. This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Mike Edison is hosting the show by himself, but invites his favorite pornographers into the studio to talk about the future of porn. Chip Maloney is in the house talking about his new pinup-style publication, Temptress Magazine. Marlo Marquise joins the show; tune in to hear about her style of extreme live show. Lux Alptraum talks about how the Internet has hurt the porn industry, and how the business has changed since she became involved. Learn about teledildonics, and whether or not sex with robots is considered cheating. Outwrite from Grey Sky Appeal stops by to play a new track “Brains”, and talk about the target audience for zombie porn. Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.
“People are working twice as hard as for half as much money. It’s not as easy as it used to be to make porn.” [17:05] — Lux Alptraum on The Mike & Judy Show
Session keyboardist and Loser’s Lounge founder Joe McGinty is in the studio paying tribute to ABBA on this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show! Mike Edison and Judy McGuire sit down with Joe to talk about the history of The Loser’s Lounge, which is a bi-monthly cover and tribute show celebrating pop and rock musicians of the past. Illustrator Cliff Mott joins the cast to talk about the illustrations he has contributed to the event, and which celebrities he enjoys drawing the most. Hear about Joe’s collaborations with legends like Joey Ramone and Keith Richards! Find out more about The Loser’s Lounge and their upcoming ABBA tribute! Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.
Unsung New York rock ‘n’ roll hero Tom Clark joins Mike Edison and Judy McGuire in the studio for today’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show! Tune into this episode to hear Tom talk about his early days in New York City busking on the street and taking song requests at Astor Place Hairstylists. Find out how Tom and Mike met working on a GG Allin recording. Listen to some of Tom’s songs, and hear how the East Village has changed since he first stepped foot on Avenue A. Tune in and find out more about Tom’s show at 2A, The Treehouse! This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s.
“At the Treehouse, I push people to play together. It’s some of the best stuff- you never know what’s going to happen.” [29:00] — Tom Clark on The Mike & Judy Show
“Acclaimed author” Ted Heller is reluctantly promoting his new book, West of Babylon, on this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show. Mike Edison and Judy McGuire invited Ted into the studio to talk about publishing in 21st Century, and why it’s so difficult for writers to promote themselves. Find out why Ted decided to publish his book himself. Hear the cast talk about their gripes with NPR, and why authors should prepare themselves for rejection. Tune into this episode to hear about Ted’s nomination for his book, Pocket Kings! Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.
“Anybody nowadays can get published. You could have something mentally wrong with you, and write gibberish for 800 pages, and you can still be the next John Grisham.” [9:40] — Ted Heller on The Mike & Judy Show
Attention, bands- learn how to get more fans! We’ve got Jesse Cannon, author of Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The Music Business, this week on The Mike & Judy Show to help Joe Galarraga get his band Big Ups some more fans. Jesse has worked in nearly every aspect of the music business- most notably, recording bands like Animal Collective, The Misfits and The Menzingers. All the while, he has also been writing for his own blog Musformation and publications like Tape Op, Punk Planet, and Maximum RockNRoll. Jesse knows what makes the music business tick and has been chronicling it with his words, for many years. Tune in and find out how to survive in the new digital age of music. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.
“A lot of the work you’ll have to do is on the internet – even if that’s a boring thing.” [5:00] — Jesse Cannon on The Mike & Judy Show
Food is not the new rock ‘n’ roll. This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are joined in the studio by Paul Gerard of Exchange Alley in NYC’s East Village, and Spyro Poulos of Girl to Gorilla. Listen in to hear about The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibition on punk rock, and why the opening was so stale. Hear Paul talk about the restaurant industry, and why it’s more akin to pop music than rock ‘n’ roll. Learn some New Orleans food history from Paul, and hear a selection from Girl to Gorilla’s first album! After the break, hear conversations about the evolution of New York, and why more transplants need to let their freak flags fly. What is Paul’s gripe with the James Beard Awards? Find out on this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show! This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“They’re saying that food is the new rock ‘n’ roll. But it’s all pop; we’re represented by housewives and buffoons.” [5:30] “Everyone wants to make their own little Midwest in Brooklyn!” [20:00]
— Paul Gerard on The Mike & Judy Show
Welcome to a very erotic episode of The Mike & Judy Show. Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are in the studio with Lux Alptraum of Fleshbot Fiction and Ellen Stagg of Stagg Street. Tune into this episode to hear about Lux’s brand of sex education, and how it differs from what you learned in middle school. Hear Ellen talk about her history in photography, and how she came to shoot erotic photographs. Mike, Judy, Lux, and Ellen speak the truth about Playgirl Magazine, and mourn the death of the old-fashioned peep show. How has the Internet changed the porn industry? Find out on this week’s installment of The Mike & Judy Show! Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.
“The Internet was great for porn. It was discrete, and it was easy to get… But like with other things on the Internet, there came piracy.” [19:05] — Lux Alptraum on The Mike & Judy Show
Peter Mehlman, former writer for Seinfeld and author of Mandela Was Late, is the guest on this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show. Mike Edison and Judy McGuire sit down with Peter to talk about getting his foot in the door with Larry David, and how dramatic writing differs from composing essays and journalistic pieces. Find out why Peter likes Los Angeles, and why Mike hates it. What memorable Seinfeld quotes did Peter coin? Hear how Peter feels about Lena Dunham’s Girls, and whether not Seinfeld is a Jewish comedy or not. This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“I think the average person is closer to a celebrity more than ever because everyone needs so much attention. There’s so much attention-seeking from the most anonymous people, that the gap is closing.” [6:20] — Peter Mehlman on The Mike & Judy Show
Mike Edison emerges from his post-4/20 haze and joins Judy McGuire for another week of The Mike & Judy Show! Joining Mike and Judy in the studio is author and famed journalist, Michael Azerrad. Michael is responsible for book’s like Our Band Could Be Your Life and Come As You Are. More recently, Michael has started a website called The Talkhouse, which focuses on music writing by musicians. Tune in to hear why Michael believes that this model is a unique voice in the rote world of music criticism. How has indie rock and punk changed since the 80s and 90s? And what is the Internet’s role in independent music? Find out all of this and more on The Mike & Judy Show! Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.
“It wasn’t about the sound. It was more about the freedom to make whatever you wanted and the infrastructure that people built.” [10:20] — Michael Azerrad on The Mike & Judy Show
Blair Koenig comes back to The Mike & Judy Show to talk about her new book named after her blog, STFU Parents! Mike Edison and Judy McGuire welcome Blair and Brian Blessinger into the studio to talk about mucus plugs, and dirty diaper pictures on the Internet. How has social media like Twitter and Facebook changed the ways that parents embarrass their children? And why do people find the need to overshare publicly? Also, it’s Judy’s birthday show! Find out how Judy is going to celebrate her mid-life crisis! This episode has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“Facebook is not therapy. Just because you can crowdsource doesn’t mean that you should, because the people who are responding aren’t doctors!” [27:15] — Blair Koenig on The Mike & Judy Show
Today is Wrestlemania! This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are joined in the studio by two wrestling enthusiasts/experts. Keith Elliot Greenberg is a former writer for the WWE, and Maura Johnston is the founder of Maura Magazine. Tune into this episode to hear some predictions about tonight’s main event. Who will win? The Rock or John Cena? The Undertaker or CM Punk? Tune into this installment of The Mike & Judy Show to learn more about camaraderie in wrestling, and the changing demographic of the wrestling audience. Listen in and find out why Mike is disappointed by the lack of gimmicks in professional wrestling these days, and how wrestling is one of the only sports that speaks in favor of progressive ideals. This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
“Wrestling is getting diverse. We look at the world; we have a bi-racial president. You look at the wrestling audience, and there are a lot of people of Hispanic ancestry in that audience.” [27:10] — Keith Elliot Greenberg on The Mike & Judy Show
Tune into this week’s installment of The Mike & Judy Show for their Easter Music Special! Hear music from past episodes from bands like Scream Along With Billy, The Jam Messengers, Gorilla to Gorilla, Life in a Blender, Boxtopus, MC Todd, Peg Simone, Maggie Rosenberg & Hope Johnson, and Mike Edison himself? This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s.
Celebrate Passover with Rachel Shukert and Aaron Lefkove on this week’s installment of The Mike & Judy Show. Rachel joins Mike Edison & Judy McGuire to talk about keeping kosher, and her new book, Starstruck. How does Rachel deal with sex and drugs in young adult literature? Aaron talks about making his restaurant, Littleneck, Passover-friendly, and what seder meals are like in his family. Tune in to hear the cast talk about hangover cures, Lou Reed, menstruation, and more! Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.
“Pork is not kosher, but shellfish are less non-kosher, and less anti-Semitic!” [5:25] — Rachel Shukert on The Mike & Judy Show
There have been many authors on The Mike & Judy Show, but today's show features Michael Malice, a truly unique writer who is working on the Unauthorized Autobiograhy of Kim Jong-il. Welcome to the bizarre world of the north Korea (since Korea is one nation divided by American Imperialism, we keep the "n" lowercase). It's a nation where politics is religion, and religion is the worship of an odd little man by the name of Kim Jong Il. It is a notoriously reclusive and closed nation, one whose inner workings can only be guessed at by outsiders—until now. Taken directly from primary sources spirited out of the "Hermit Kingdom", Michael's book will expose the life and lessons of Kim Jong-Il from his own unique perspective. If truth is stranger than fiction, then what is presented as truth in North Korea is stranger still. From his miraculous birth to breeding giant rabbits, this is the philosophy of the world's zaniest dictator—as he himself would have it be told. This program was sponsored by Roberta'a
"If you're thinking of traveling to North Korea – do it! It's like going to the moon." [04:00] "If we want to negotiate with North Korea we don't have to argue with them, we just have to accept their premise and move on from there." [12:00]
–Michael Malice on The Mike & Judy Show
It’s the Mike & Judy Cocktail Lounge this week! Tune in for a special bar and booze themed episode of The Mike & Judy Show, as special guest and author of Drinking with Men, Rosie Schaap, joins the show to talk about dive bars, drinking stories and moms at Grateful Dead shows. “The Greatest Piano Player In the World”, Micky Finn, is also in studio to set the mood with some appropriate live tunes. Tune in as the crew remembers bad pickup lines, high school, Mars Bar, Jimmy Breslin and more. Pour yourself a whiskey, enjoy the piano stylings of Micky Finn and learn more about drinking in New York City. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s Pizza
“A bar with zero snacks is a very strange thing, and it doesn’t lead to the most optimal drinking situations.” [04:00] “The definition of “dive” bars has gotten much looser.” [06:00]
–Rosie Schaap, author of “Drinking with Men”, on The Mike & Judy Show
We’re talking music and Maura Magazine on today’s installment of The Mike & Judy Show! Mike Edison and Judy McGuire bring frequent guest and music journalist Maura Johnston to the studio today to talk about her new online publication. What is responsible for the decline of quality journalism? Tune in to hear everyone talk about the Internet’s role in rote content. Find out why Maura decided to start her own magazine, and why her emphasis is on quality as opposed to quantity. What is Maura listening to these days? Find out on this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show! Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.
“I’ve been blogging since 1994, but this is one way for me to make something that will really sustain itself and last.” [5:00] “I don’t want to impose my views onto the writers, I want them to write really well.” [8:50]
— Maura Johnston on The Mike & Judy Show
Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are talking Oscars today on The Mike & Judy Show! Joining them in the studio today is movie pundit Jenni Miller! Tune into this episode to find out why Mike feels like he’s been ripped off by Steven Spielberg too many times, and why is Judy bored of Daniel Day Lewis. What movies are going to win big at the Oscars according to Jenni? Later, Punchy George and Don Vongiovi (better known as Boxtopus) play some rollicking songs in studio! This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s.
It’s a punk rock pizza party this week on The Mike & Judy Show! Unfortunately, Judy is still recovering from her own book-release party, but Mike Edison is joined in the studio by a few special rock ‘n’ roll guests. Eric Davidson, author of We Never Learn and member of New Bomb Turks, is in the studio talking about his book chronicling punk rock from 1988 – 2001. Mick Collins of The Gories and the Dirtbombs is in the studio to share a new Dirtbombs’ track, “Crazy For You”. Tune in for discussions about the CBGB Festival and the original club on the Bowery, and touring in Europe. Hear some weird, exciting stories about Crypt Records’ Tim Warren, as well as the state of punk rock in New York City today. This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s.
“We’d play places that would let us play. That’s it! ‘Can we play here? Yes.’ And it turned into a scene. It wasn’t this vision…” — Mike Edison on The Mike & Judy Show
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Judy & Mike Show…and no, that’s not a typo! This week, Judy McGuire and Mike Edison are celebrating the release of Judy’s new book, The Official Book of Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Lists. Tune in to hear more about some of the best ‘best of’ lists from rockers like Dick Manitoba, Ozzy Osbourne, and Keith Richards. Joseph Grillo, also know as Sid Jagger, is in the studio. Listen to some tracks from two of his bands: Gay for Johnny Depp and I Hate Our Freedom. Cliff Mott is also in the house talking about the illustrations he did for Judy’s book, and what it’s like to draw Ice T. Tune in to hear more about the book, Harley Flanagan’s violent outbreak at Webster Hall, Kurt Cobain, and more! This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s.
Welcome to the Mike & Judy Music Spectacular Vol. 1! Tune in to this episode to hear past performances on the show from artists like Gary Lucas, Cudzoo & the Faggettes, Princess Superstar, Boss Hog, and [The Dictators](http://www.thedictators.com/
This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Judy McGuire makes her triumphant return to radio after a Seattle book tour to talk porn, pot and cooking. Joined by guests Janet Ginsburg, cartoonist Danny Hellman and “Master Chef” Monti Carlo, Mike & Judy celebrate Gay Pride Day by talking about testicle tastings and cooking competitions. Find out what the “CBGB Guys” are up to these days, and how the spirit of punk has gone by the wayside. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.
“Everybody in New York worked for Screw Magazine at one point.” –Danny Hellman on The Mike & Judy Show
Mike Edison is in the studio sans-Judy for this week’s The Mike and Judy Show. Mike is joined by two lovely Rachels (Kramer Bussel and Shukert), as well as Ben Lerman. Tune in for discussions about erotica, bowling alley sex, pageants, and losing your virginity while playing Tetris. Mike does a dramatic reading of some classy lady-porn from Fifty Shades of Gry, and Jack Inslee calls in from Bonnaroo to report on the substances that hippie kids are taking these days. Ben Lerman plays two songs on air, and talks about his recent award from the New York Funny Songs Festival. This episode has been sponsored by Roberta’s.
It’s a food and sex fiesta today on the Mike & Judy Show, with guests Chef Carla Contreras and Ashley Montomery. Also hear from special guest Larry Harris, author of And Party Every Day: The Casablana Records Story who’s talks about the mishigas of working with his pal Neil Bogart and of course, Donna Summer. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.
“Donna didn’t get the credit she was due until [after her death]. For a couple of decades there, people weren’t really paying attention to her.” –Casablanca Records co-founder Larry Harris on The Mike & Judy Show
Only on The Mike & Judy Show can you hear about dead moms and orgies with hookers in the same 30 minutes. Tune into an especially weird and porn-y episode as Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are joined by author and founder of Puritan Magazine Jeffrey Michelson, who’s latest book “Laura Meets Jeffrey” chronicles his tumultuous and experimental relationship with a call girl. Also hear from Mike Edison’s mom for a special mothers day segment! This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.
The Mike & Patrick show? Judy’s gone and Patrick Martins steps in as co-host this week on The Mike & Judy Show as the guys from Littleneck Clams stop by the studio to address the glowing reviews they are getting these days for their clam shack in Gowanus. Also hear about a gross new word that Patrick invented. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.
“I never thought that something i came up with while doing a shot at the bar would get a glowing review from The New Yorker.” –Aaron Lefkove of Littleneck Clams on The Mike & Judy Show
This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are joined by writer and illustrator Carolita Johnson of The New Yorker, Hairpin, The Huffington Post and more. Find out how she got to The New Yorker from France and what it’s like juggling gigs as a freelancer. Learn about her experiences as a model and why the “Age of the Ugly Model” has come and gone. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.
“I think everybody has a love/hate relationship with The New Yorker.” “The first cartoon that really hit me was in a Hustler magazine. There was a little cartoon of an electric socket with legs and eyelashes and it was running away from a plug on feet. I thought ‘Oh, this is sex!’ It was a really great cartoon!”
–Writer & Illustrator Carolita Johnson on The Mike & Judy Show
It’s the weed & wine show! Tune in to The Mike & Judy Show as Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are joined by James Beard Award winning Jean Luc Le Du of Le Du’s Wines and writer/marijuana maven Michael Gonzales. Tune in for some post 4/20 afterglow and a lively discussion on reefer and vines. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.
ATTENTION ROCK STARS AND ASPIRING HIPSTERS! THIS WEEK, THE MIKE & JUDY SHOW IS BACK with two of indie-rockdoms most-happening publicists, Angie Carlson from Propeller Publicity and all the way from Chi, Heather West from Western Publicity, who spill the beans on the attention-getting business and tell you how to bust loose and be somebody! This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.
“The biggest mistake a young band can make is trying to look around and see what’s going on to fit in. The stuff that will make it is the honest stuff.” –Angie Carlson from Propeller Publicity on The Mike & Judy Show
New York’s Freshkills joins Mike Edison & Judy McGuire on this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show to chat about everything from Lou Reed to Kindle Singles to Wrestlemania and play a few live songs. Tune in and hear why John Mayer sucks and why all musicians may not be assholes. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.
Handsome Dick Manitoba returns to The Mike & Judy Show, this time to talk Wrestlemania, steroids and reality television with his wife Zoe Hansen and son Jacob Koufax Manitoba. Mike & Dick continue their Yankees beef, Jake displays his impressive ability to re-count WWE matches play by play and Zoe shows her appreciation for Terry Funk. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s.
This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Mike Edison & Judy McGuire welcome rock ‘n’ roll royalty to the show in the form of saxophonist Bobby Keys who has played with The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, The Beatles and a long list of other legendary bands. Hear some of his stories from the road as he gives listeners a preview of what’s in his recently published book, “Every Night’s A Saturday Night.” This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.
“I started playing the horn when I was a freshman in high school so I could join the band, because I got hurt playing little league baseball. The only instrument left that you didn’t have to buy was an old baritone sax.” “The only thing I ever saw [Phil Spector] shoot was a tape recorder.”
–saxophonist Bobby Keys on The Mike & Judy Show
This week The Mike & Judy Show gets especially dirty as Mike Edison & Judy McGuire sit down and chat with the x-rated girl-band Cudzoo & The Faggettes. Hear all about their filthy lyrics, cat allergies, celebrity sex stories and drug preferences. Listen at your own risk! This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.
Listeners are in for a treat this week as Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are joined by world-class guitarist Gary Lucas on this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show. Gary is an incredibly accomplished musician, having played in Captain Beefheart’s Magic Band and collaborated extensively with Jeff Buckley. Tune in and hear Gary play a live rendition of an original composition of his called “Rise up to Be”, which later became Jeff Buckley’s “Grace”. Hear stories from the road and insight into the bohemian beatnik culture of the 21st century. This program is sponsored by Roberta’s.
“I feel like I’m always trying to shed light on dark corners of music.” “Any music that used slurred notes and in-just intonation has a certain kind of bluesy quality to it and that’s the music I relate most to. When I hear the sound of the human struggling through their instrument–that’s the blues.”
–guitarist Gary Lucas on The Mike & Judy Show
“I would rather eat babies than animals.” “Some [vegans] don’t like the idea of fake meat because they associate it with what it’s supposed to be.”
–Melisser Elliot on The Mike & Judy Show
Mike Edision & Judy McGuire host an edition of The Newlywed Game on The Mike & Judy Show with guests Jon Spencer, Cristina Martinez and the rest of rock band Boss Hog! Tune in for pure madness and an exclusive in-studio performance from Boss Hog. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s.
It’s a Gay Super Bowl Party on The Mike & Judy Show! Tune in as Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are joined by Out Magazine editor Jerry Portwood to talk about halftime shows, super bowl commercials, homosexuality and Madonna. For those of us who may have not known which teams were playing until a few hours ago, this show offers some offbeat commentary and things to look forward to for the big game. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s.
“The Super Bowl is really a rivalry about chowders!”
“The Halftime Show is the ultimate moment for subversive action.”
“Dudes are dudes…that want to see Madonna.”
–Out Magazine editor Jerry Portwood on The Mike & Judy Show
Are you a porn junkie? Are you also a convention nerd? Have you ever wondered what goes on at the AVN Awards or what sex addiction is? Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are joined by Lux Alptraum, editor of Fleshbot and writer Emily McCombs of XOJane to talk about all things porn, sex and self service. Learn why all porn nerds aren’t as creepy as you think and how you can blend in at an adult entertainment convention. The Mike & Judy Show was brought to you by Roberta’s.
“In covering the adult entertainment industry, there’s a lot that goes into figuring out what to wear. It’s a very complicated calculus.”
“I don’t personally believe in sex addiction as a chemical addiction. I think it becomes a problem when it [seriously] interferes with your life.”
–Lux Alptraum, editor of Fleshbot on The Mike & Judy Show
“Porn fans get a bad rap. People think it’s all creeps, but it’s not.”
–Emily McCombs of XoJane.com
It’s officially Answer Your Cats Question Day! (Yes, that’s a real holiday). Joined by friend Sheena Bizarre of The Dexedrines, Mike Edison & Judy McGuire talk all about crazy cat ladies, gay cat names and everything else related to your favorite felines. Love them or hate them, this episode’s got something for everybody. What do you when your love for cats is a deal breaker with a date? How do you deal with peeing pets? Did you know there are actually catnip farmers? Tune in now! This episode was sponsored by Roberta’s.
“So a Jew walks into a bar with a cat on his shoulder and the bartender says, Hey, where’d you get him? And the cat says, Brooklyn, they’re everywhere!”
— Mike Edison on The Mike & Judy Show
Times change. There are strollers in Williamsburg, TV’s in bars, rising rent and CBGB’s is no longer. Tune in to this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show with guests Ed Hamilton & Kevin Hein to hear all about the demolition of The Chelsea Hotel mishap and a collection of other frustrating changes taking place in New York City. Find out why most people’s ideas of the famed “Disneyworld of junkie nostalgia” are inaccurate and hear why people are so up in arms about the death of the hotel. This episode is sponsored by Roberta’s.
“The Chelsea Hotel wasn’t as run down and tore up as people make it out to be, they just preserved the moldings and old doors instead of tearing them down and throwing them out.” –Ed Hamilton on The Mike & Judy Show
“The bottom line has ALWAYS been money in New York City.”
“7-11 pisses me off more than the closing of The Mars Bar.”
–Mike Edison on The Mike & Judy Show
This week on The Mike & Judy Show, things get especially dirty with Mike McPadden of the legendary celebrity nude archive Mr.Skin.com and his wife, writer Rachel McPadden of XOjane.com. The group discusses everything from “PBP shots” in porn, relationship writing and the disappointing collaboration between Lou Reed and Meticalla. Listen at your own risk! This episode was sponsored by Roberta’s.
“Nu-wave girls are….guys” –Mike McPadden on The Mike & Judy Show
This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are joined by rapper Princess Superstar, Village Voice music editor Maura Johnston, and musician Reid Paley to celebrate awful (and good) Christmas music. Get ready for the holiday season with in-studio live performances from Princess Superstar & Reid Paley. This episode was sponsored by Roberta’s.
“This is the best Mike & Judy Christmas special ever!”
–Mike Edison on The Mike & Judy Show
It’s Wine-O-Rama on The Mike & Judy Show this week as they are joined in studio by Jean Luc Le Du of Le Du’s Wines. Start your Christmas celebration early with Mike & Judy as they taste “pizza wine” and champagne on air and give listeners some accessible advice on how to enjoy the best wine for your buck. Is Beaujolais Nouveau worth drinking? What wine is best to drink with pizza? Later on the show, Frank DeCaro, author of The Dead Celebrity Cookbook, calls in to offer some meals for wine pairings. This episode was sponsored by Roberta’s
“Nothing will give you a morning after headache like Beaujolais Nouveau” – Jean Luc Le Du on The Mike & Judy Show
This week on The Mike & Judy Show guest Rachel Shukert, author of Everything Going To Be Great, and Mike commiserate about what it is to be a Jew during the holidays, learn some Jewish history, and talk about how Rachel has brought it all together for her new show 8 Days More. From the Maccabees to forced circumcision to Salman Rushdie, there’s something for everyone. Tune later as The Morning After host Jason Colluci’s stops by and shares his thoughts on Christmas albums and more.
This episode is sponsored by Hearst Ranch.
On a rare food-themed episode of The Mike & Judy Show, Aaron Lefkove of Littleneck Clam Shop and Kim Ima of the Treats Truck join Mike & Judy to discuss everything from baking to Thanksgiving small talk. Tune in to learn more about food truck culture, sustainable local seafood and pumpkin treats. Tune in for some Thankgiving treat tips and find out why nut and gluten allergies are likely BS. This episode was sponsored by Roberta’s.
This week’s guest on The Mike & Judy Show is Maura Johnston, music editor for The Village Voice. Find out why music journalism has become so challenging in today’s click economy culture and hear why Maura stands behind Amy Winehouse as a world-class talent. Why does Mike Edison hate Maura’s favorite song of 2011? Why does Judy McGuire hate wordless jazz? Where’s the best place to get oysters for the holidays? Find out the answer to these questions and more on a musical episode of the fastest 30 minutes on the internet. (PS: Get the oysters from Walrus and Carpenter Oysters). This episode was sponsored by Heritage Foods USA.
Ahh, the life of a shut in! Tune in to this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show, aka the Fastest 30 Minutes on the Internet, as Judy McGuire hosts solo and speaks with friends and authors Valerie Frankel & Michael Malice. Find out what it’s like to be a freelance writer and how working from home has it’s ups and downs. This episode was sponsored by Roberta’s.
This week on The Mike & Judy Show, writer Anna David joins to program to talk about her upcoming book, “Falling for Me”. Tune in for a girly episode of the fastest 30 minutes on the internet and hear about bra sizes, first dates, sobriety and dating advice. Hear how long Mike Edision can go without bringing up wrestling or pot (spoiler alert: less than 5 minutes). This episode was sponsored by Roberta’s.
Mike Edision & Judy McGuire celebrate the release of Mike’s 2nd Book “Dirty, Dirty, Dirty” with Ivan Lerner & Chip Maloney of Screw Magazine. Tune in to hear dueling Al Golstein impressions, thoughts on the porn industry and feminism, and some more hilarious Al Goldstein impressions. This episode was sponsored by Roberta’s
This week on The Mike & Judy Show Laurie Henzel & Debbie Stoller, founders of Bust Magazine, join the program to discuss their recently released “Bust DIY Guide to Life”. Learn more about the history of women in media and where feminism stands today. Find out what the ladies of Bust think of celebrities like Madonna, Courtney Love & Lady Gaga and how some of these stars have helped de-sexualize and empower women. This episode was sponsored by Heritage Foods USA’s No Goat Left Behind Initiative.
What’s with all the white people on The Mike & Judy Show? Mike Edison & Judy McGuire address this issue head on this week on the show, with guests Michael A. Gonzales & Maxwell Termblay. Tune in for an interesting conversation on punk rock and race, and find out if this week’s guests pass the angel dust straw poll. Learn more about punk reggae, black soul and the plight of the music journalist on a jam-packed episode of the fastest thirty minutes on the internet. This episode was sponsored by Roberta’s Pizza.
This week on The Mike & Judy Show, comedian Catie Lazarus joins Mike Edison & Judy McGuire for a conversation on everything from Occupy Wall Street protests to mohawks. Learn more about muppet gender, high functioning potheads and unemployment. This episode was sponsored by Roberta’s.
It’s Banned Book Week on The Mike & Judy Show! Tune in as Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are joined by Stephanie Anderson and Melissa Petro. Together they discuss everything from controversial books to past experiences coming back to haunt writers in their professional careers. Find out why librarians are heros and why former sex workers should not be judged on their past. This episode was sponsored by Roberta’s.
This week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show features no less than punk rock princes Andy Shernoff of The Dictators and Howie Pyro of D Generation. Phil Spector reality TV shows, wine, Dee Dee Ramone & LA are some of topics explored in the fastest 30 minutes on the internet. Tune in and learn more about the golden days of punk in New York and find out how “Seinfeld’s parents” can still get out and rock. This episode was sponsored by Roberta’s.
On this anniversary of 9/11 Mike and Judy learn to fight the future with the help of personal trainer and writer Tim Haft who also runs Punk Rope in Greenpoint . From Giuliani to gym culture, tune in to find out how you can keep drinking and smoking and stay young. Then again Groupon may all be turning us into versions of Seinfeld’s parents. This episode is sponsored by Roberta’s.
This week on The Mike and Judy Show, Heritage Radio Network engineer Carlos’s dreams come true when Mike and Judy have Joe Garden and Todd Hanson on the show. While both help write and edit the ever-hilarious The Onion, the former has also written The Dastardly Book For Dogs and The Devious Book For Cats while the latter has also starred his vocal talents for such Comedy Central Adult Swim shows as Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and Squidbillies. The two talk about being demands of being funny on demand, and how sometimes the best and most poignant comedy comes from misery. Later Mike divulges the secret to writing good porn with guest Janet Ginsburg, and Judy talks about her fangirl dream come true: when she got to interview Joe Strummer (PS. It’s his birthday today!). This episode is guaranteed to have you laughing all the way through so you’d be foolish not to tune in. This episode is sponsored by the always delicious Roberta’s Pizza.
This week on the Mike and Judy Show the duo go deep into the issue between what is erotica and what is pornography with Rachel Kramer Bussel, senior editor at Penthouse Variations and avid cupcake enthusiast as well as reporter, author and former peep show star Sheila McClear. Tune in later for in-studio reading from Sheila’s new book The Last of the Live Nude Girls with special guitar accompaniment from Mike himself. This episode is sponsored by Roberta’s Restaurant.
Musician Reid Paley joins Judy McGuire and a very hungover post-birthday bash Mike Edison on this week’s edition of The Mike & Judy Show. Tune in to hear why Mike wasn’t such a fan of the new Planet of the Apes movie and find out what the hell Nature’s Cure is and why shower beers still reign surpreme. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch.
This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Liz Nord & Caryn Rose join in for a conversation on DIY culture, punk music, Israel and the process of self releasing books and music. Tune in to hear healthy discussions on the ethics of Kickstarter, the importance of writing reviews online, and the quality of Dave Matthew’s music. This episode was sponsored by Whole Food Market.
This week on The Mike & Judy Show: A-POT-CALYPSE 2011. Brandon Hoy of Roberta’s & astrologer “Mary Jane” join as guests and uhhhhh………what was I saying? This episode was sponsored by Roberta’s
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This week on The Mike & Judy Show, get a chance to hear “four people bitching about how great New York used to be and much it sucks now”. Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are joined by Kevin Walsh of Forgotten-NY.com, and Kevin Hein, former creative director of Screw Magazine. Tune in to hear why New York City has been ruined over the years and why Giuliani and Bloomberg are to blame (who do YOU hate more?). Miss the old deli’s, peep shows, and dive bars that New York had to offer? This is the show for you. Sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.
This week on “the fastest 30 minutes on the internet”, Mike Edision & Judy McGuire are joined in-studio by the woman known as B., creator of the cautionary and sometimes revolting blog STFU, Parents. Together they discuss everything from poor parenting to placenta platter and agree that social media is not meant for documenting a child’s bowel movements. Also on the show to promote the upcoming Sugar Slam 2011, Natalie Slater of Bake & Destroy. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch.
What would Ernest Hemingway do? Find out on this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show. Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are joined by Marty Beckerman, author of “The Heming Way”. Marty talks about all things manly and the weight of having a larger than life persona as it relates to the legendary author. This episode was sponsored by HeritageFoodsUSA.com.
This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Rachel Shukert, author of “Everything is Great”, comes on the show to talk about everything from parental dating approval to sex scandals and men’s bathrooms. Tune in for some wacky mad-libs and a healthy dose of sexting jokes. This episode was sponsored by Heritage Foods USA.
This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Mike Edision & Judy McGuire continue their conversation about ghostwriting with authors Keith Eliot Greenberg and Valerie Frankel. Tune in to hear stories about Joan Rivers and her plastic surgeries, and why James Frey is so despicable. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
Tune in to another jam-packed episode of The Mike & Judy Show as Mike Edision and Judy McGuire are joined by noted authors Keith Eliot Greenberg and Valerie Frankel who have ghostwritten books for numerous celebrities. Find out what it took to get Joan Rivers to disclose how much plastic surgery she’s had over the years, why Snooki has nothing to hide and why Mike Edision doesn’t think very highly of Ira Silverberg. Later in the show, former WWF Heavyweight Champion Superstar Billy Graham calls into the show to recount his experience working with Keith Eliot Greenberg as his ghostwriter. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery
On the second installment of the Mike & Judy Show, Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are joined by punk legend and radio personality Handsome Dick Manitoba. Dick manages to confess his hatred for Brooklyn, promote his love for the Yankees and tell a story about how the warrant squad came and arrested him at his Lower East Side apartment – all in under 30 minutes. Later in the show, he and Mike jam out on a fun cover version of “Rockaway Beach” by The Ramones. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
The Mike & Judy Show Debuts!!!! Tune in to the inaugural episode of HRN’s most twisted & comedic show as hosts Mike Edision & Judy McGuire celebrate National Masturbation Month by speaking with Lux Alptraum, the editor of the adult entertainment website Flesh Bot. Tune in to learn more about the art of autoeroticism and find out why parodies take the cake when it comes to modern pornography. This episode was sponsored by Heritage Foods USA.