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Thelonious and Jesse Discuss - Mac Miller30 Oct 202500:51:21

Mac Miller did not even make it to become a member of the 27 club.  Thrust into the limelight at the age of 16 it wasn’t so much the pressure of fame and the next best album. He had the natural talent to make album after album not just for himself but for anyone around him who was down to collaborate.  But with some artists Its not the success that's gets them it's the access to excess that make them become prisoners of their own creative drives.  

Jesse on The Gram

Thelonious on The Gram

Mac Miller Tiny Desk Concert

Mac Miller on Spotify

YouTube: Mac Miller Final Hours

Thelonious and Jesse Discuss Ian Curtis16 Oct 202500:53:22

This is one of the roughest stories in Rock N Roll history.  Ian Curtis's story is bleak, beautiful, and far too short.  It's hard to call him a front man when he kind of hid from the crowd behind his forearms head staring at the ground.  Or he danced to himself oblivious to all around him.  Regardless of who he was performing for or who he was performing with the impact of his works his actions his songs are still being felt today.  Please enjoy our conversation about Ian Curtis of Joy Division.  Below are some links of random stuff we may have mentioned during the podcast.  Thank you for listening

Stroszek Film

Iggy Pop: The Idiot

Joy Division on Spotify

Thelonious on The Gram

Jesse on The Gram

PJ Harvey with @theloniouswild16 Dec 202400:54:09

This week on the podcast Thelonious and I chat it up about PJ Harvey the morals or lack there of MTV/MTV News and Thelonious reminds us she still hates Oasis

Tori and Sarah with @theloniouswild25 Nov 202401:04:12

More conversations about our favorite Female Rock Icons of the 90's

@fregozii-Comic, Mom, Chicken Lady21 Oct 202401:01:08

Today on the podcast my guest is the very funny Karen Fregozo. Love Karen so much it was nice to be able to sit and chat with them one on one. 

@thespicylatina-Serena Gamboa Aftershock Day 1 Wrap Up16 Oct 202400:49:57

Serena The Spicy Latina attends the 2024 Aftershock Festival.  Here's what she had to say about Day 1 as well as some really cool concert stories.  Please enjoy.  

@theloniouswild Icons #5 Shirley Manson07 Oct 202400:50:21

We kick off our count down of the Top 5 Female Rock Icons of the 90's with a deep dive into Shirley Manson of 90's Alt Rock Legends Garbage.  Please enjoy

 

 

@rhoda_ramone and I Love Music05 Oct 202401:04:59

I sit down with Rhoda Ramone and we simply talk about our love of music.  We also kind of nerd out about The Strokes, The White Stripes, R.E.M. and the movie Almost Famous.  It was a great chat and I'm pretty sure we have a few more up our sleeves in the hopefully near future.  

@theloniouswild Icons: Honorable Mentions29 Sep 202400:52:26

Thelonious and I sit down for the first of many sessions to discuss the women rock Icons of the 90's

@ outerspacesarah and @chrispy.grooves19 Sep 202400:56:25

The post Like A Virgo podcast back in the pod den inside my little casita.  Chris and Sarah join me to recap the night and banter about life, Sacramento, music, and of course comedy

Top 5 Jim Carrey Movies with @dthill96 and @candidcomedians01 May 202401:15:45

Joined by Danny and Candid on this one and yes, this ride gets wild.  Please enjoy our Top 5 Jim Carrey Movies

Danyel Church @danyels_so_called_life04 Apr 202401:04:02

Please enjoy my conversation with Danyel Church

  • 00:00 - Jesse's Intro
  • 04:44 - Danyel how the hell are you?
  • 09:30 - Down San Diego Way
  • 14:00 - Barber Blues
  • 19:02 - Then one day I decided to paint
  • 24:30 - I just want people to have my art
  • 31:15 - It's the energy I have in that moment
  • 36:25 - The Bunker
  • 44:10 - Looking back with the inner child

5 Easy Questions:

  • 55:35 - Who or what inspires you?
  • 57:40 - What are you currently binging?
  • 58:58 - What are you afraid of?
  • 1:00:04 - What would your Death Row meal be?
  • 1:01:16 - What's next for Danyel?
Thelonious and Jesse Discuss: Johnathon Melvoin and The Smashing Pumpkins30 Sep 202500:53:57

Johnathon Melvoin was born into a musical family but was he also born under a bad sign? What's it like when two signs are drawn together for all the wrong reasons?  Please enjoy are chat and deep dive into the life of musician Johnathon Melvoin.

Follow Thelonious on Instagram

Follow Jesse on Instagram

Watch Billy Corgan's Side of The Story

Russell Cummings @russellcummings827 Mar 202401:05:17
  • 00:00 - Jesse's Intro
  • 05:15 - It's Russell's Season
  • 09:16 - Russell The Curator Of Vibes and more
  • 14:46 - The Movement
  • 20:04 - The Expectation of Laughter
  • 26:00 - Dancing on the big stage
  • 31:48 - What is Slam Poetry?
  • 39:08 - Heights Up
  • 45:05 - 100 Black Men of Sacramento
  • 49:01 - Pure Funny

5 Easy Questions:

  • 56:24 - Who or what inspires you?
  • 57:04 - What are you currently binging?
  • 58:58 - What are you afraid of?
  • 1:00:05 - What would your Death Row meal be?
  • 1:01:45 - What's next for Russell?
Ashley Ragan: @ladyjunkrat18 Mar 202401:05:08

Hello and please enjoy my conversation with Ashley Ragan also know as @ladyjunkrat on the gram:

00:00 - Jesse's intro

05:20 -  Ladyjunkrats holly trinity of beverages or not

08:15 - What is a Ladyjunkrat?

15:50 - The pursuit of figuring it out

18:30 -  Intuitive Abstract

25:25 - Getting sober is tough

33:10 - Art and emotions..art is the way

40:50 - Finding the Sacramento Art Tribe

45:30 - Political Art

51:30 - Giving back to your tribe

52:50 - @the_medium_tattoo

Five Easy Questions

57:17 - Who or what inspires you?

58:35 - What are you currently binging?

59:34 - What are you afraid of?

01:00:48 - What would your Death Row Meal be?

01:03:50 - What's next for Ladyjunkrat?

 

 

 

 

Mariah Barrera @mariah_mayem04 Mar 202401:03:35

Please enjoy my conversation with Mariah Gabrielle Barrera:

  • 00:00 - Jesse's Intro
  • 05:57 - Mariah gives her thoughts on the Judgement Night Soundtrack
  • 09:22 - Mariah how the hell are you?
  • 14:21 - Jesse and Mariah preview this years Aftershock Line-up
  • 19:17 - Mariah and Jesse discuss Trent Reznor
  • 24:49 - We finally talk about comedy
  • 30:38 - Mariah's first Open Mic
  • 39:30 - Mariah loves horror movies
  • 46:41 -  Mariah and Jesse give their reaction to the first promo picture from the upcoming remake of The Crow

5 Easy Questions:

  • 50:14 - Who or what inspires you?
  • 51:08 - What are you currently binging?
  • 53:00 - What are you afraid of?
  • 53:22 - What would your Death Row meal be?
  • 54: 53 - What's next for Mariah?
  • 1:01:5 - Mariah and Jesse discuss the bomb as food at Toucha Class Sunday Night Showcase
Elizabeth: @ reinaofbeauty_esthetics26 Feb 202400:53:18

Elizabeth the Owner of Reina Of Beauty Esthetics located on Del Paso BLVD sits down to talk beauty, mental health, and much much more.  Please enjoy:

  • 0:00 - Jesse admits he only know his guest’s Instagram handle and barely learned their real name a few days before.
  • 0:44 – Elizabeth introduces herself and talks about her business.
  • 04:02 – Her first wax job.
  • 08:16 – Pacer Pride.
  • 11:38 – Opening her own shop: Day 1.
  • 17:37 – Latinos and skin care services.
  • 22: 50 – OMG we have so much in common.
  • 28:15 – There was always frijoles.
  • 42:53 - (Start of 5 Easy Questions) Question #1: Who or what inspires you? 
  • 44:12 - Question #2: What are you currently binging?
  • 45:37 - Question #3: What are you afraid of?
  • 49:28 - Question #4: What would you request for your final meal if you were on death row?
  • 50:17 - Question #5: What’s next?
Ryan Danley @ ryandanleytellsjokes19 Feb 202400:58:36
  • 0:00 - Jesse forgets he and Ryan have met twice irl before tonight
  • 03:32 - Ryan discusses all his interest besides comedy
  • 10:04 - Ryan gets attacked by a little dog
  • 13:00 - Public Enemy #1
  • 16:34 - Ryan gets sober and talks about the effects of partying too much "A lot of those lifestyle don't lead to a clean mental situation"
  • 24:02 - What drives the "artist"?
  • 26:51 - Ryan and Jesse nerd out about Oasis
  • 34:52 - Ryan and Jesse finally stop talking about Oasis and start talking about RATM
  • 43:25 - Chasing dreams
  • 50:38 - (Start of 5 Easy Questions) Question #1: Who or what inspires you? 
  • 51:49 - Question #2: What are you currently binging?
  • 53:15 - Question #3: What are you afraid of?
  • 53:49 - Question #4: What would you request for your final meal if you were on death row?
  • 55:32 - Question #5: What’s next?
Hannah Houston: @ herbagaga31 Jan 202400:52:51

Hannah Houston (Sacramento artist): @herbagaga (Instagram), Shout-outs to @LadyJunkRat and @D_tail3

  • 0:00 - Jesse digs Hannah’s white, platform FILAs. Hannah talks about their multiple artistic avenues and how they use a mise en place approach to prepare. Those words were French. Cause we fancy.
  • 01:40 - Cooking adventures. Fun Fact: If you buy them a set of knives they will try to find “chop-heavy” recipes.
  • 03:40 - Hannah talks thrifting, repurposing canvases, and clipping coupons. They discuss artistic beginnings and procuring art supplies as a kid and into adulthood.
  • 07:57 - “Let me try it anyway.” Finding their style and taking risks. What does it mean to be a successful artist?
  • 12:28 - Pandemic, business, and how they listen to music while creating art.
  • 22:03 - Lady Gaga concert and facing homophobic protesters.
  • 28:10 - Sacramento art community, artwork can get messy, and learning through mistakes.
  • 42:52 - The joy of tattoos.
  • 44:54 - (Start of 5 Easy Questions) Question #1: Who or what inspires you? “Nature. Flowers are a big inspiration. The colors, how they look, how they just seem so delicate but strong at the same time.”
  • 45:44 - Question #2: What are you currently binging?
  • 49:08 - Question #3: What are you afraid of?
  • 49:54 - Question #4: What would you request for your final meal if you were on death row?
  • 50:24 - Question #5: What’s next?
Brittany Birrer @britt_beer23 Jan 202400:48:31

Please enjoy my sit down with Britt Birrer:

  • 0:00 - Britt enjoys pan dulce and cafecito. And puppies.
  • 0:55 - Jesse finds it necessary to share that Laura did NOT, in fact, make the tortillas. They were from Trader Joe’s. Thank you, Jesse.
  • 2:45 - What do roses, soccer, and The Beatles have in common? Britt once swore she hated them all. But she does approve of your coffee preferences. Progressive.
  • 4:53 - Band geeks be band geeks. Shout out to Britt’s now disbanded Jazz Pirates.
  • 7:25 - Britt’s comedy roots and coast-to-coast adventures with her best friend, Heather, soaking in the comedy scene. She shares her experiences with Improv Olympics, The Second City, conservatory programs, and competitive auditions.
  • 16:48 - “It’s been a long journey.” Britt discusses mental health. Jesse asks if she uses any characteristics of her OCD to her advantage.
  • 18:55 - “Every human is creative and I want to help create a world where people have more freedom to create art.” Britt talks about her relationship with fashion and her end goal of being a film writer and director.
  • 27:23 - Britt congratulates Jesse on his recorded show at Punchline. They tell us about how comedians support, celebrate, inspire, and learn from each other’s life paths.
  • 33:45 Britt fills us in on exciting projects she has worked on at her job with a production company.
  • 36:17 - Question #1: The first of the 5 Easy Questions: Who or what inspires you?
  • 40:25 - Question #2: What are you currently binging? They also talk a lot about bread here. Like, a lot.
  • 41:39 - Question #3: If you were on death row, what would your last meal be? Jesse triggers Britt’s abandonment issues.
  • 42:45 - Question #4: What are you afraid of? (Fun fact: Britt also fears wielding the power to make her own bread.)
  • 44:01 - Question #5: What’s next?
  • 45:09 - Wrapping up: Britt is hella cool and didn’t want to leave. The feeling was mutual.
Lexi Interviews Jesse07 Jan 202400:43:43

Lexi came through and took over the podcast.  Please enjoy Lexi Accinelli interviewing Jesse Rivera

Morgan Anderson @itsthemorganator22 Dec 202300:58:31

Morgan is one of my best comedy buds I love her so much it was nice to get to sit and chat with her.  Please enjoy my chat with Morgan Anderson.

Holly McMullen @hollymcmullenlaughs18 Dec 202300:58:58

Holly McMullen stopped by the podcast today man did we ever have a convo.  Please enjoy the chat with Holly McMullen.

Bonus Episode: Top 5 Amy Winehouse Songs with Lexi Accinelli15 Sep 202500:59:35

In honor of Amy Winehouse's birthday and because Thelonious and I just did a new episode about Amy.  Here is an older episode of the pod some newer listeners might not have known about.  

Lexi Accinelli and I sit to talk Amy Winehouse and go over our Top 5 Amy Songs.  Please enjoy

Sam Miranda @SolPeligro17 Dec 202300:56:29

Sam Miranda of Sol Peligro joins us for a chat about music, the desire to create music, and growing up in the Woodland/Sacramento area.  Lots of great local music stories in this one.

Amy Thompson/Lizzy Bowen: Top 5 Christmas Songs03 Dec 202301:05:54

So many bells! Sit tight take hold, this is a wild ride!!!

Emma Haney, Johnny Taylor: Top 5 Christmas Movies27 Nov 202301:07:08

This was a blast to record.  Johnny and Emma are hilarious and they have shared some good times together.  I hope this is one of them.  Please enjoy our Top 5 Christmas Movies

Ashley Deering:@depressedhappily19 Nov 202300:51:06

Artist, mental health advocate, lover of warm comfy foods, Ashley Deering stopped by the pod today and we chatted.  Pretty sure you'll enjoy our chat.  

Sarah Ellsworth13 Nov 202300:54:24

The multi talented Sarah Ellsworth stopped by for a chat and then she drew on my wall!  Please enjoy my chat with Sarah!

A.j. DeMello13 Nov 202300:54:32

I've been running int Aj here in there for the last few years and I've always wanted to sit and have a chat with him but he used to stay in Turlock.  Well, he's here in Sacramento now and we had a little chat.  Please enjoy my chat with Aj DeMello

Top 5 Comics with Amber Edens and Scott Hoyle11 Nov 202300:58:05

This podcast was so much fun to record.  It was never about 3 people arguing over who was or is the best.  It was absolutely about 3 comedy nerds talking about how much they love comedy and the folks they love to watch do it the most.  I learned a lot about comedy getting ready for and recording this one.  Please enjoy Top 5 Comics

Aja Mae, Alvin Dude-Top 5 Prince Songs04 Nov 202301:14:47

Aja Mae and Alvin Duke stopped by and we did the impossible.  Top 5 Prince Songs

@atmmaddytattoos30 Oct 202300:53:48

Sacramento tattoo artist Maddy Smith came by this morning for some coffee and and very nice conversation

Graciella Hamilton16 Oct 202300:55:40

Theatre kids, am I rite?

Amy Winehouse15 Sep 202500:38:07

Thelonious and I sit down to talk about the stars—both in the sky and on our planet. Amy Winehouse left us at just 27, right as her career was beginning to soar. But looking back, her life seemed marked by one bad planetary alignment after another, right up until her final moments.

Below are some links we thought you'd might enjoy we mentioned during the podcast:

Amy Winehouse performing with The Specials

27 Club Doc

Spotify Playlist

 

Angel Castro14 Oct 202300:49:17

Angel Castro, how Mexican is he?

Tanner Tuttle10 Oct 202300:51:56

Las Vegas based comic Tanner Tuttle stopped by and we had a nice chat.  Please enjoy.

Lizzy and Jesse Top 5 Beatles Songs09 Oct 202300:39:49

Lizzy and I sit and talk Beatles.  Please enjoy Top 5 Beatles songs.

Amber Ellis05 Oct 202300:51:06

I love cheering for Amber and right now today in this moment I am cheering at my loudest for them.  Please enjoy my conversation with Amber Ellis

Amber-Candid Comedians30 Sep 202300:57:42

Photographer, reader, lover of tattoos, ladies and gentlemen, let's get to know the wonderful Amber also known as Candid Comedians.  

Aivy Cordova25 Sep 202300:52:41

Life finally slowed down long enough for Aivy Cordova and I to sit face to face and talk candidly about to need to slow down and enjoy life.

Lexi Accinelli- Top 5 Amy Winehouse Songs24 Sep 202300:59:35

The old man and the kid sit and have a heart to heart talk about music, love, heartbreak, and addiction:

Top 5 Amy Winehouse songs with Lexi and Jesse.

Tess Tickles21 Sep 202300:51:05

Tess gets hard then finishes soft.  Please enjoy my sit down with Tess Tickles

Audacious12 Sep 202300:49:52

From scrubs to clubs the well traveled comedic story of Audacious.

Raedene Harborth11 Sep 202300:49:42

Improv or Stand Up, which is it Raedene? You can't live in both world's, or can you?

Thelonious and Jesse Discuss - Marvin Gaye02 Sep 202500:50:38

Today on the podcast we talk about the life and tragic death of musician Marvin Gaye.  The love of a mother the resentment of a father, the tragedy of perhaps having been born under a bad sign and the chaotic astrological chaos that may have added to his early death.  Please enjoy the podcoast and this playlist we put together for you.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/36VuNYDiGBplsdeuyep39G?si=64122cc8ec7f4125

https://www.instagram.com/theloniouswild

https://www.instagram.com/j.r.2ill/

 

 

 

Jess Harding09 Sep 202300:51:02

From standing up to sitting down the story of Jess Harding is a balancing act that cannot be stopped but does need to slow the fuck down from time to time.  Please  enjoy What's Next With Jess Harding.

Geeking Out With Johnny Taylor Jr03 Sep 202300:41:30

Johnny Taylor Jr

Thelonious20 Aug 202301:09:12

From Comic Books to Comedy Stages the heroic rise of Thelonious.

Lexi Accinelli19 Aug 202300:57:43

The Sit Down Sesh With Lex

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