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A conversational music podcast, active from 2009-2018, risen from the dead once more to roam the ever-changing musical landscape.

  1. 5D AGO

    Partying Like it’s 1999 with Johnny Roque

    It's Johnny Roque month at the LPP. He's Denise's favorite comic that she's seen at Horseplay Comedy. When he's not posting reaction videos on the socials, you can catch him IRL at the World Famous Comedy Store, the Laugh Factory, or hosting his own comedy show at the Sunset Room in Hacienda Heights. Featured Songs: "Oh My God" by Guns N' Roses "All The Small Things" by Blink-182 "Sour Girl" by Stone Temple Pilots Also in this episode: Y2K. Conspiracy theories. The early Internet. Stand-up in 1999. Temp agencies. Time capsule music. Only bullies listen to Blink-182. Staying up late to watch music videos on PAX. Ska is making a comeback. Bar comedy shows. Aging out of things. Rich versus poor MAGA. Being an artist is hard. Good dick can change your life. Long-term partnerships. Success in comedy. Comedy logistics. Johnny's links: Instagram | Linktree Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

    1h 26m

  2. FEB 2

    Deconstructing with Steven Wesley Guiles

    Self-described heart-on-his-sleeve songwriter Steven Wesley Guiles joins us for songs about deconstructing religion and not waiting for perfection. Featured Songs: "In My Mind" by Dubious At Best "I Was A Teenage Blood Sacrifice Cult Member" by Steven Wesley Guiles "Say" by Monica Martin Also in this episode: Covers. February Album Writing Month. The freedom to write a song about anything. Growing up Evangelical. Fear of everything. Current political climate. Misogyny. Building community. Still patiently waiting for Monica Martin's album. Lessons in teaching. Episode references: Monica Martin on The Third Story Podcast Steven's links: Instagram | Bandcamp | The Lounge Lazers | Future Kings Of Denmark | Pushstart Wagon | Linktree Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

    1h 29m

  3. JAN 5

    Jamz of 2025

    We continue our annual tradition of Wrapping™ sharing our favorite songs of the year, 2025 edition. Featured Songs: "Jump Rope Gazers" by The Beths "Powerwalker" by Low Ceilings "The Ocean" by Against Me! "Macho Man" by Hell Tüpét - Music Video "Knifey" by Amyl and the Sniffers "Don't Take My Side" by The Psychotic Reactions "woke up knowing everything (opening theme)" by Open Mike Eagle "Play House" by Sweetmelk "Tiny Threads" by Deep Sea Diver "It's Raining Now" by sewerbitch! Also in this episode: the lonely male (and lady?) epidemic. Denise continues hating on everything. We'll never make it to Connecticut. Rod's finally taking drums lessons. Being an expert in a dying field. We finally clear up Denise's love of wrestling. Oceania gets a lot of love. We gush about Open Mike Eagle. Opening acts. Loud banging. We gush about sewerbitch! Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

    1h 19m

  4. 12/01/2025

    Going Through Changes with Jeffrey & Avi

    We welcome Avi back to the show along with first-time podcaster Jeffrey for some songs about change. Featured Songs: "Change" by Blind Melon "Changes" by Charles Bradley "Everybody's Changing" by Keane "The Seed" by Sasami Also in this episode: What the hell is a third place? Holding bartenders hostage. Going to the movies alone. Jeffrey will work for TouchTunes™ credits. Charles Bradley messes up the space-time continuum. Go Golden Eagles! Avi makes a big change. Selling your art. Guest's socials: Jeffrey | Avi Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: Instagram

    1h 6m

  5. 11/03/2025

    Gettin’ Noughtie with Paul Antonio

    Paul Antonio joins us this month to celebrate 10 years in comedy with some bangers from the 2000's. Featured Songs: "How You Remind Me" by Nickelback "Here Without You" by 3 Doors Down "Young'n" by Fabolous Also in this episode: Eddie Guerrero's passing cues the death of innocence. Paul's comedy origin story. Pomona pride. Another Dana Dayz flashback. Paul's first sip of booze. Downloading music. Semi-retirement. Politics of comedy. Social media engagement. Friendship break-ups. Comedy Pop-Up. Paul Antonio's links: Instagram | Comedy Pop-Up | Horseplay Comedy Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: Instagram

    1h 40m

  6. 10/06/2025

    College Years with The Machoverse

    We're joined this month by wrestling fan, educator, cosplayer, and social media influencer The Machoverse for songs from our college years. Featured Songs: "La Llorona" by Beirut "Be A Man" by Macho Man Randy Savage "Turn on Me" by The Shins Also in this episode: Wrestling fandom beginnings. Meeting at Burning Man. Matcha Man. Macho spam. Students following you on social media. Macho Man versus Hogan beef. Guerilla marketing. Balancing act. The Machoverse's links: Instagram | Fan Page | World Wrestling Cosplayers Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: Instagram

    47 min

  7. 09/01/2025

    Wrastlin’ with the Rude Dog

    We're celebrating our 300th episode this month—technically, if you count every episode that's ever been published since 2009—and who better to celebrate with than the Rude Dog and some wrestling entrance theme songs! Featured Songs: "Nasty Boy" by No Application Fee "Cochise" by Audioslave "Divide & Conquer" by IDLES Also in this episode: Reminiscing about the early days of the pod. Denise ticks all the boxes. We get really into our wrestling entrances. Wrestling birthday party. Apache Chief Cochise. Trying wrestling moves at home. Female wrestlers have come a long way. Checking out live wrestling events. Meet & Greets. Rude Dog's links: Instagram | Extended Family Apparel Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: Instagram

    1h 3m

  8. 08/04/2025

    For Better or Worse with Magenta Moon

    This month, Elaina and Joey of Magenta Moon join us to share songs inspired by the theme For Better or Worse. Featured Songs: "The One" by Wild Child "Dollar Store" by Ben Kweller ft. Waxahatchee "Tried and True" by Ween "I Would Find You" by Oceanator Also in this episode: Magenta Moon origin story. Artistic collaboration as a couple. Engineering choices. Portland vs. L.A. Picking what covers to play. Hating on Father John Misty. All data is good data. Gatekeeping Severance. Magenta Moon's take on success in music. Magenta Moon's links: Instagram | Bandcamp | Website | YouTube | 110 Podcast episode Email the show: feedback@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

    1h 37m
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A conversational music podcast, active from 2009-2018, risen from the dead once more to roam the ever-changing musical landscape.

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  • Creator
    Talking Is Hard
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Talking Is Hard 2022
  • Show Website
    The Listening Party Podcast