Beginnings

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Episode 740: Imperial Teen

October 23, 2026

On today's episode, I talk to Will Schwartz and Roddy Bottum of Imperial Teen. While they grew up in different decades, both Will and Roddy cut their teeth in Los Angeles and individually moved to San Francisco. In 1981, Roddy joined the fledgling band Faith No More, playing keyboards and writing lyrics - famously for their hit "We Care a Lot" - until the band broke up in 1998. In the 1990s, Will and Roddy met through a mutual friend and the two along with Lynn Truell and Jone Stebbins formed...

Episode 739: Rob Crow of Pinback, Heavy Vegetable, Goblin Cock, Thingy, Optiganally Yours

October 16, 2026

On today's episode, I talk to musician Rob Crow. Originally from New Jersey, Rob moved to San Diego when he was a teenager. In the early 1990s, he formed the band Heavy Vegetable, and while the group was only together for a few short years, they were extremely well-liked in the San Diego scene. Rob continued to perform and make records under a number of different names including Optiganally Yours and Physics, and in 1998, he formed Pinback with Zach Smith. This propelled him into the limeligh...

Episode 738: Chris Brokaw of Come and Codeine

October 09, 2026

On today's episode, I talk to musician Chris Brokaw. Originally from Scarsdale, NY, Chris attended Oberlin College, a scene that birthed much of the indie rock of the 1990s. After graduating, he played drums for a number of bands, most notably with G.G. Allin, and in 1989 he formed the band Codeine with his fellow Oberlin grad Stephen Immerwahr. The group released two albums on Sub Pop before breaking up, but by that time, Chris had formed the band Come with Thalia Zedek. Starting with their ...

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Beginnings typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established or emerging comedians, musicians, writers, artists, and thinkers with a distinctive creative origin story, a substantial body of work, or notable publishing, recording, performance, or media credits. Common among recent guests: Released albums, books, comics, or other major creative work; Recognition from established publishers, record labels, or media outlets; Notable careers spanning multiple creative fields. Recent guests include Lira Mondal and Caufield Schnug, David Rees, and Elisabeth Esselink.

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Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

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