23 episodes

This podcast is presented by the members of Grand Republic, a local indie rock band of "scene veterans" from Columbia, SC. On this podcast, we chat with special guests in the basement bar of our favorite watering hole while having a few delicious beverages. Guests include: artists, musicians, writers, creators, restauranteurs, pirates, or just people we admire.

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This podcast is presented by the members of Grand Republic, a local indie rock band of "scene veterans" from Columbia, SC. On this podcast, we chat with special guests in the basement bar of our favorite watering hole while having a few delicious beverages. Guests include: artists, musicians, writers, creators, restauranteurs, pirates, or just people we admire.

    Ep 22 - William Nicholas Clay

    Ep 22 - William Nicholas Clay

    In Episode 22 we chat with William Nicholas Clay the director of Party Hard, a small budget debut independent film made in Charleston and Columbia SC. Find information about the film at partyhardmovie.com including links for viewing as well as soundtrack information, which also features South Carolina independent artists.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Ep 21 - Chris Bickel

    Ep 21 - Chris Bickel

    Chris Bickel is an independent filmmaker and punk rock icon here in Columbia SC. We discuss his DIY filmmaking approach as he completes work on his second underground grind house film BAD GIRLS.

    See the trailer (NSFW) and more at badgirlsmovie.com

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Ep 20 - Comfort Monk

    Ep 20 - Comfort Monk

    Here we have a fresh episode from the outdoor beer garden of WECO as we bring to you this discussion with Eddie Newman and Dylan Dickerson of Comfort Monk - a Columbia SC DIY arts collective which is part record label, part podcast, and part TBD. Check out the Comfort Monk music compilations on Bandcamp.com and also the releases from local label bands Stagbriar and Dear Blanca on the Comfort Monk imprint, as well as listening to their podcast on your favorite streaming platform. Also - John from CTU will be guest hosting an episode of CM soon...

    • 1 hr 23 min
    Ep 19 – Molly Ledford (pt 2)

    Ep 19 – Molly Ledford (pt 2)

    Part two of our conversation with Molly Ledford, discussing her involvement in the 90’s Columbia indie music scene, and a chat with the members of Verna Cannon. Intsagram: @lunchmoneymusic @machine_puppet Web: puppettimemachine.com

    • 23 min
    Ep 18 – Molly Ledford

    Ep 18 – Molly Ledford

    Part one of our conversation with Molly Ledford, a Columbia SC based songwriter, musician, multimedia artist, and our first Grammy nominated guest. Molly is a creator of children’s based music and performance projects such as Puppet Time Machine, and Pears 4 Bears. Intsagram: @lunchmoneymusic @machine_puppet Web: puppettimemachine.com

    • 39 min
    Ep 17 – David Bluetile

    Ep 17 – David Bluetile

    David Bluetile is the owner of Bluetile Skateboards – which for 18 years has been a retail skateshop, DIY music venue, and art space. We had a great conversation with our old friend David – whom Troy, John, and JB all share a mutual connection with screen printing, punk rock, and skateboarding. Bluetile recently celebrated...

    • 54 min

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