The Cris Kirkwood Podcast

The Cris Kirkwood Podcast

Discussions of music, art, some politics and anything else that the Meat Puppets bassist and his friends feel like talking about that day! With his co-host filmmaker Bill Cody (Athens, GA/Inside-Out, Kids Like You & Me). Real behind the scenes stories from one of the most respected musicians of the last 30 years and his wonderful guests.

Episodes

March 9, 2016 73 mins
One last episode. A very special one with our pal Abby Travis, one of the great bass players in the world. She's played with many great musicians and bands over the years from Beck to Elastica to the Bangles and the Go-Gos, who she will be playing with this summer. Come out and see her play when she comes to your town!
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Cris converses with the lead singer of one of the first skate punk bands ever. Brian Brannon of JFA - also know as Jody Foster's Army. Brian tells about touring the country as 14 year old punk rocker, skating adventures, being the one time editor of Thrasher Magazine and what it is like to ride shotgun on a truck transport in Afghanistan as a reserve member in the Naval Reserves.
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January 28, 2016 78 mins
Our final episode of the Cris Kirkwood Podcast. I hope you've all enjoyed it. We did our best to entertain you. Dweezil Zappa. The son of Frank. A brilliant musician in his own right as well. His new record is the incredible Via Zammata. Here Cris talk with the son of one of his all time heroes about the new album, his extremely successful Zappa Plays Zappa tours and more.
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December 30, 2015 21 mins
Craig Parker Adams is our special guest as we end 2015. Craig is the owner of Winslow-Court Studios in Hollywood where we record most of our shows. Craig has produced many artists including Grammy winner Gaby Moreno and Grammy nominees the Alvin Brothers. He has also been the long time engineer for the Zappa family and today Craig explains how he first met Dweezil Zappa and reminisces about the great Frank Zappa. Intro is Teenagers...
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December 23, 2015 38 mins
In today's special episode we discuss our love of all things Tarantino and end will an exclusive interview with Quentin's editor Fred Raskin. Raskin is known for editing three installments in the Fast and the Furious film series and Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained and the upcoming Hateful Eight. Hateful Eight comes out on the 25th in glorious 70 MM and it is a must see for any film fan in that format.
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December 17, 2015 50 mins
Mark LeVine is a columnist for Al Jazeera America, an author, a professor of history at the University of California, Irvine and one of the world's foremost experts on the Middle East. He is also an accomplished rock guitarist and has played with noted rock and world beat musicians such as Mick Jagger, Chuck D, Michael Franti, and Doctor John. Intro music is Teenagers by The Meat Puppets, Outro is Believe by Ozomatli which was pro...
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December 10, 2015 66 mins
Today's episode features up and coming gallerist Tif Sigfrids of the Tif Sigfrids Gallery and her good friend Tom Watson, guitarist extraordinaire, formerly of the legendary art rock ensemble Red Krayola and currently the guitarist for Mike & the Missingmen. Join us for a freewheeling discussion of art, music and what it all means in this big crazy world of ours! Intro is the Meat Puppets Teenagers and the Outro is George III by Re...
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December 2, 2015 52 mins
Christopher Thorn is a producer, guitarist and songwriter best known for his work in the multi-platinum selling band Blind Melon. He was also formerly the guitarist in the hit band AWOLNation and currently fronts his own band Sonny Boy Thorn. He is also an old friend and a wonderful guy.
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November 25, 2015 60 mins
Ilya Lagutenko is the biggest rock star in Russia. He is the lead singer and principal songwriter of the acclaimed band Mumiy Troll. He was chosen a "Man of the Year 2005" for November by Glamour magazine and "Musician of the Year" by GQ many times. Ilya Lagutenko has changed not only the music but also the clothes, hairstyles and behavior of Russian young people. He's also a a great guy!
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November 19, 2015 57 mins
D.H. Peligro is an American punk rock musician, most commonly known in hardcore punk and as the drummer extraordinaire for the legendary Dead Kennedys. He has also played drums with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and fronted his own hardcore metal band Peligro. Last November his autobiography Dreadnaught: King of Afropunk was released by Rare Bird Books.
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November 4, 2015 48 mins
Part two of our conversation with Academy Award nominee Brett Morgen. Brett is an American documentary film director, producer and social commentator. His recent film , Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck was a one of the most talked about films of this year, and his past films, The Kid Stays in The Picture, Chicago Seven, and Crossfire Hurricane are some of the most inventive and imaginative documentaries of the last 15 years. Listen in ...
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October 28, 2015 46 mins
Part one of our conversation with Academy Award nominee Brett Morgen. Brett is an American documentary film director, producer and social commentator. His recent film , Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck was a one of the most talked about films of this year, and his past films, The Kid Stays in The Picture, Chicago Seven, and Crossfire Hurricane are some of the most inventive and imaginative documentaries of the last 15 years. Listen in ...
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October 21, 2015 67 mins
Revisiting one of our favorite episodes. Wayne Kramer of the MC5 and Cris discuss the very current issues surrounding the need for prison reform in America. From two people who have actually been in the Federal Prison System. And a lot of talk about great music as well. Also Wayne explains how his non-profit jailguitardoors.org makes real change for prisoners n need.
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October 14, 2015 47 mins
Pat 2 of our conversation of with Fred Armisen. SNL, Portlandia, Documentary Now and more! join in the fun!
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October 12, 2015 42 mins
Part 2 of our conversation with old pal Mike Watt. One of the greatest bassists of his generation and the unofficial Mayor of San Pedro.
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October 7, 2015 49 mins
Our pal Fred Armisen! Widely known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2002 until 2013,[3] Armisen has portrayed characters in comedy films, including EuroTrip, Anchorman, and Cop Out. With his comedy partner Carrie Brownstein, Armisen is the co-creator and co-star of the IFC sketch comedy series Portlandia. Armisen founded ThunderAnt.com, a website that features the comedy sketches created with Brownstein, and is the band...
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September 30, 2015 51 mins
Sam Phillips is an American singer, songwriter, composer and actress. She began her career in the contemporary Christian music industry but, uncomfortable with that image and industry, she re-branded herself as "Sam"—transitioning into the mainstream market after meeting producer T-Bone Burnett. She has released eight albums including the critically acclaimed Martinis and Bikinis in 1994. She has also composed scores for the televi...
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September 25, 2015 60 mins
Three generations of Anders. Beginning with Allison Anders. One of the best American film directors working today. She is most well known for her films, Gas Food Lodging, Mi Vida Loca and Grace of My Heart. Most recently Allison has worked in television on shows like Orange is the New Black and the Emmy nominated television movie Ring of Fire. She has also been awarded a MacArthur Genius Grant as well as a Peabody Award. Tiffany A...
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September 16, 2015 52 mins
Today's guest is author, filmmaker and one time founder promoter of the Desolation Center. According to both Perry Ferrell and the folks behind the bacchanal that is Burning Man, Stuart's Desolation Center shows featuring the Meat Puppets, the Minutemen, Sonic Youth, Einstürzende Neubauten and Mark Pauline's Survival Research Laboratories were the inspiration of both Lollapalooza and Burning Man. On today's show Stuart and Cris r...
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September 9, 2015 71 mins
Martyn LeNoble is a Dutch bassist and founding member of Porno for Pyros. Throughout his extensive career, Martyn has worked, recorded, toured or performed with artists including Jane's Addiction, The Cult, Dave Gahan, Scott Weiland, Mark Lanegan, Daniel Lanois, Maria McKee, Sarah McLachlan, Layne Staley, Tom Morello and Josh Klinghoffer. He is currently composing for film and television. He is also one of the nicest people in show...
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