The Creative Asylum Podcast

Daniel House
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The Creative Asylum is a weekly podcast for people interested in conversations with creative types of EVERY stripe (musicians, actors, filmmakers, artists, creative disrupters). We have unscripted conversations that explore attitudes, intentions and strategies around living authentically and keeping creativity alive - in life and in work. NEW EPISODES DROP every Tuesday at 10 (pst)! Your host is Daniel House, co-founder, bassist and primary songwriter for the band Skin Yard and also the president and owner of C/Z Records (the label that launched the careers of Built to Spill, 7 Year Bitch, The Gits, Soundgarden, Melvins, Coffin Break and yes of course. Skin Yard). We would LOVE IT if you would please subscribe to our channel for weekly doses of creative disruption and endless inspiration. YOU are the reason why this channel exists! Your host is Daniel House, co-founder, bassist and primary songwriter for the band Skin Yard and also the president and owner of C/Z Records (the label that launched the careers of Built to Spill, 7 Year Bitch, The Gits, Soundgarden, Melvins, Coffin Break and yes of course. Skin Yard). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Hiro Yamamoto (Truly, Soundgarden) - EP207 - The Creative Asylum

    2D AGO

    Hiro Yamamoto (Truly, Soundgarden) - EP207 - The Creative Asylum

    This week we sit down with Hiro Yamamoto — co-founder and original bass player of Soundgarden, one of the most important bands from the Seattle Music explosion that changed the course of rock forever. Hiro’s musical journey is rich and expansive. From the thunder of early grunge to the expansive psych-rock of TRULY, and his instrumental surf-punk band, the Bellingham-based Stereo Donkey, he's now back into the spotlight with the re-release of TRULY’s seminal Fast Stories…from Kid Coma (which includes an upcoming tour that’s got fans buzzing). Recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as one of the founders of Soundgarden, Hiro reflects on a lifetime of riffs, risks, and reinvention. This episode however goes well beyond his musical journey. Hiro and I talk about how the experience of being a Japanese-American — and a person of color has shaped some of his attitudes. At a time when our country is wrestling with disturbing echoes of its worst moments, the racially targeted rhetoric to threats against due process and a codified rejections of basic human rights, Hiro identifies why it's important that your voice be heard if you have a platform to speak from. We explore how those challenges intersect with art, identity and community, and why voices like his matter now more than ever. Join us for an episode that’s equal parts musical history, genuine reflection, and the urgency of the challenges that face us as a nation.  * * * * PLEASE FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Website: https://www.TheCApod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCApod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeAsylumCA/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  2. Victor Krummenacher (Camper Van Beethoven, The Third Mind) - EP206 - The Creative Asylum

    FEB 10

    Victor Krummenacher (Camper Van Beethoven, The Third Mind) - EP206 - The Creative Asylum

    In this episode, a deep and wide-ranging conversation with Victor Krummenacher — songwriter, bassist, and creative heart behind Camper Van Beethoven, co-founder of Monks of Doom, and a singular voice in alternative music with a remarkable catalog of solo records to his credit.  Victor’s musical journey has always been adventurous, exploratory and deeply human and with that, we talk about The Third Mind, his most recent collaborative band that he's a part of with Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist Dave Alvin (The Blasters), drummer Michael Jerome (Richard Thompson, Better Than Ezra, John Cale), guitarist David Immergluck (Counting Crows, John Hiatt), and singer/songwriter Jesse Sykes (from Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter) Well past his influential musical career, we talk about the state of art and music-making in the age of AI. Victor shares candid views on why he believes the current AI push may not be the boon many claim will be the future for the creator economy, and what that means for musicians, storytellers, and the future of creative work. The question in my mind is: HOW do we stake out our claim in the creative world where technology threatens to replace the very humanity of real creative energy and effort? * * * * PLEASE FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Website: https://www.TheCApod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCApod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeAsylumCA/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  3. Peter Bagge (HATE Comics) - EP205 - The Creative Asylum

    FEB 3

    Peter Bagge (HATE Comics) - EP205 - The Creative Asylum

    Few cartoonists have captured the anxious, abrasive, and darkly hilarious spirit of American life quite like Peter Bagge. Best known as the creator of HATE, the iconic Fantagraphics series that defined a generation of alt-comics readers, Bagge’s work blends elastic cartooning, savage satire, and razor-sharp social observation. Mentored early on by Robert Crumb during his time editing Weirdo, Bagge absorbed the underground tradition and detonated it—filtering punk attitude, suburban dread, and grunge sensibilities into a style that’s unmistakably his own. In this episode, Bagge reflects on a career that moves effortlessly between the margins and the mainstream. Based in the Pacific Northwest, he’s brought his distinctive voice not only to Fantagraphics and independent comics, but also to unlikely institutions like MAD Magazine and even Marvel, where he put his stamp on an issue of Spiderman. The conversation dives into influence, craft, cultural satire, and longevity—offering insight from an artist who has never stopped pushing at the boundaries of what comics can say, or how loudly they can say it. * * * * PLEASE FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Website: https://www.TheCApod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCApod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeAsylumCA/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
  4. Kira Roessler (Black Flag, dos, Oscar Winner) - EP204 - The Creative Asylum

    JAN 27

    Kira Roessler (Black Flag, dos, Oscar Winner) - EP204 - The Creative Asylum

    Kira Roessler is a rare artist whose creative impact started in the 1980s as the bassist for Black Flag during one of the band’s most explosive and influential eras. She later co-founded dos with her then-spouse, Mike Watt, writing deeply personal, minimalist music that pushed punk’s emotional and structural boundaries to new areas of exploration. Beyond the world of SoCal punk, Kira has managed an equally remarkable path in the film industry, building a career as a sound editor that culminated in winning an Academy Award as part of the team for Best Sound Editing for Mad Max: Fury Road.  In this conversation. Kira reflects on creativity, diligence and focus as templates for a work style that spans different areas of expertise. Always maintaining her DIY ethos, Kira remains passionate about staying true to her values while also being disciplined with how she approaches her work and creativity. * * * * PLEASE FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Website: https://www.TheCApod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCApod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeAsylumCA/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  5. Jeff P!nkus (Butthole Surfers. Melvins) - EP203 - The Creative Asylum

    JAN 20

    Jeff P!nkus (Butthole Surfers. Melvins) - EP203 - The Creative Asylum

    This is a fun one - a conversation with Jeff “JD” Pinkus, best known for his work with the legendary Butthole Surfers as well as his stint as the bass player with Melvins. Jeff's approach to music is unique - he has his own sense of warped psychedelia, a genuine reflection of his sometimes wildman mind. In this episode, we begin to understand his fearless spirit and boundary-pushing ethos, qualities that have made him a cult icon and a relentlessly creative visionary. Beyond the distortion and zany demeanor, JD brings a singular voice with his trippy solo banjo work, an experience that has to be experienced live to fully appreciate. We talk about his early days first getting onboard with one of the most uncompromising bands in indie rock, the playfulness behind some of his more beloved projects, and the unpredictable journey of making music on his own terms. This is a conversation with a true architect of some weird and wonderful sounds. It was great to catch up with him! * * * * PLEASE FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Website: https://www.TheCApod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCApod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeAsylumCA/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  6. Joe Lally (Fugazi, Messthetics) - EP202 - The Creative Asylum

    JAN 13

    Joe Lally (Fugazi, Messthetics) - EP202 - The Creative Asylum

    Joe Lally is one of those bassists whose playing has largely defined ideas of what punk and post-punk can be. Best known as a founding member of Fugazi, Lally’s deeply, sometimes dub-inflected feel and tight rhythm-forward approach have influenced an entire generation as a critical component of Fugazi’s fiercely independent and uncompromising approach to being in a band. In more recent years, he’s continued to push boundaries with The Messthetics, a band that he plays in with Fugazi drummer Brendan Candy and Jazz virtuoso guitarist, Anthong Pirog. While sounding nothing like Fugazi, The Messthetics create a textural, instrumental intensity that is every bit as compelling as their lineage. In this episode, Joe talks about how he approaches creativity in his work—then and now—offering insight into collaboration, restraint, and the power of groove as a form of expression. If you’re a lifelong Fugazi fan or are someone fascinated by the true spirit of independent music, this conversation goes deep into the mind of a musician who has always played with purpose and intent. * * * * PLEASE FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Website: https://www.TheCApod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCApod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeAsylumCA/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  7. Moon Zappa - EP201 - The Creative Asylum

    JAN 6

    Moon Zappa - EP201 - The Creative Asylum

    For this kick-off to the second season of The Creative Asylum, I have a conversation that was an honor and a delight. From growing up inside one of the most unconventional, creative, and publicly scrutinized families in American pop-culture, Moon Zappa has lived a life defined by both extraordinary visibility and deeply personal exploration. In her memoir, Earth to Moon, she offers a vivid, emotionally charged, often funny, equally heartbreaking account of navigating identity, fame, family legacy, and the search for a personal authenticity in her own life. In this episode, Moon opens up about the stories behind the book. She openly discusses her growth, discovering revelations, and the paths she’s travelled both in and beyond the Zappa universe. With her trademark wit, insight, and self-awareness, she reflects on childhood, creativity, survival, and the lifelong process of making sense of where we come from and who we become. If you’re fascinated by memoir, personal transformation, or the complex human realities behind iconic cultural figures, this conversation is one that you don’t want to miss. * * * * PLEASE FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Website: https://www.TheCApod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCApod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeAsylumCA/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  8. Roderick Wolgamott (Sky Cries Mary) - EP115 - The Creative Asylum

    12/30/2025

    Roderick Wolgamott (Sky Cries Mary) - EP115 - The Creative Asylum

    In this episode—the final episode of the first season—a conversation with a very old friend, the endlessly creative Roderick Wolgamott — founder and front-facing soul of the Seattle-based psychedelic dream-pop collective Sky Cries Mary. Outside of music, he’s also a visionary designer behind dozens of hand-built treehouses in locations all over the world. Roderick takes us on a journey through his life, both in sound and in structure, revealing how music, nature, and craft have always been intertwined in his artistic DNA. From the early days of Seattle’s experimental music scene to the meditative process of shaping wood and space in the canopy, Roderick shares stories that are spiritual in nature while also being a person with a scientific/analytical mind. We talk about living wholly as an artistic animal, the communal energy of Sky Cries Mary, and what it means to build spaces—musical and physical—that invite people to step outside themselves. It’s an inspired, free-flowing conversation with a creator who has spent decades following his own compass, someone whose work continues to blur the lines between art, environment, and spirit. * * * * PLEASE FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Website: https://www.TheCApod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCApod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeAsylumCA/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
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The Creative Asylum is a weekly podcast for people interested in conversations with creative types of EVERY stripe (musicians, actors, filmmakers, artists, creative disrupters). We have unscripted conversations that explore attitudes, intentions and strategies around living authentically and keeping creativity alive - in life and in work. NEW EPISODES DROP every Tuesday at 10 (pst)! Your host is Daniel House, co-founder, bassist and primary songwriter for the band Skin Yard and also the president and owner of C/Z Records (the label that launched the careers of Built to Spill, 7 Year Bitch, The Gits, Soundgarden, Melvins, Coffin Break and yes of course. Skin Yard). We would LOVE IT if you would please subscribe to our channel for weekly doses of creative disruption and endless inspiration. YOU are the reason why this channel exists! Your host is Daniel House, co-founder, bassist and primary songwriter for the band Skin Yard and also the president and owner of C/Z Records (the label that launched the careers of Built to Spill, 7 Year Bitch, The Gits, Soundgarden, Melvins, Coffin Break and yes of course. Skin Yard). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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