My First Car

Kevin Kyes drops by to relive the glory days of his first ride, a poo brown 82 Ford Fairmont featuring a stereo system expertly secured with cardboard engineering. At 6'6 Kevin shares the struggle of folding himself into spaces clearly not designed for giants. We dive into travel stories, whiskey collecting, and art involving wieners. Somehow we get surprisingly philosophical about what makes life worth sticking around for.

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Greta Sandel joins me to share her beginnings starting with her first car a 67 Chevy truck and her deep roots in the local arts scene. We reminisce about the early days at Screaming Bean and Green Earth Cafe, as well as her fathers time in the band Fire and Shame. Greta began acting at just nine years old with Dakota Stage and discovered her passion for theater and dance. Since then she's done acting, dance, improv, choreography, b...

Mick Stevenson joins the show to relive the legend of The Van of Doom. The 94 Dodge Caravan that hauled gear, beer, and his peers. So iconic it was stolen twice. Mick shares his punk rock beginnings, chaotic touring stories, and the consequences of living the party life. We reminisce about making DIY merch and playing house shows. Now 4 years sober Mick is still making music and a lot more alive.

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I'm joined this week for some fun conversation with Daniel (Clatter) Pretzer of Avantide to reminisce about his 99 Ford F150.  Dan is perhaps the most famous musician to come out of Scranton, ND. We talk about his history in music, performing with musical theater, and his early bands. Daniel tells the story about the bus crash he was involved in while on his way to a basketball game. We chat about bad drivers, big turds, and Chris ...

Matt Foster returns to promote the 3rd annual You Name It Fest held on record store day Saturday April 18th. Tickets are 25 and featuring over 30 acts at Rhythm Records in Bismarck ND. And a quick chat about his 2nd car a 96 Pontiac Grand Prix.  Matt will be performing with Greenboots and Penumbra. We talk deodorant, battle of the bands, and socks. 

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Braden Hendershot of It Came From The Sea and NDTMS comes in to discuss his story starting with his first car, a 1997 Buick LeSabre. In studio he reflects on his early exposure to music while growing up in a small town. We talk about the formation of his groups, touring with the band and what is yet to come. Braden opens up about navigating the weight of life and shares how creativity became his lifeline. He officially announces th...

Tony Bjerke stops by the studio and kicks me out the host chair to interview me about my first car an 88 pos Chevy Beretta. Tony and I trade seats for this episode (not really, I didnt want him farting in my chair) and reflect on my history in the BisMan music scene. A few burps, suds, and chuckles. Look i didn't want to do this but it's out there now. Mostly it was just Tony and I BSing and getting nostalgic about our favorite sho...

Writer,MC, and radio host Chaz Kangas reflects on his first car an 85 Chevy Celebrity and how his experiences with OCD influenced his driving. We share thoughts on pedicures, Uber and donating hair. Chaz talks about his time in New York where he became deeply involved in the East Coast freestyle rap battle scene, leading to a collaboration with Donald Glover Childish Gambino. After returning to Minneapolis to work in radio, Chaz re...

I sit down with my good friend Brooke Svanes a model, actress, and former drummer for the Minneapolis rock band Sick of Sarah. We catch up on life since the old days, reminiscing about our time playing in North Dakota toghether with bands like Disrespectfully Yours, The Pink Slips, and Vertigo. Brooke shares her history of getting into music and transitioning to model/actress. We also touch on Brooke's story of her 'would be' first...

Victor Stillday of Vendetta Spoken drops by to talk music, memories, and his first car a 91 Mitsubishi Eclipse. He opens up about the therapy of driving and his personal sanctuary on wheels. We rewind to the early days of Vendetta Spoken, their 10 year hiatus, and the creative fire that’s hopefylly fueling their long awaited new album. Victor shares how the local music scene lit his passion to form a band. And we explore the curse ...

This week I am joined by Brian Palecek, a lifelong advocate for the arts and public humanities with stories as rich as his passions. Our conversation kick off behind the wheel of his first car a red and white 1958 Ford Fairlane. This beauty is more than just a stylish ride it was a vessel for nights at the movies and listening to opera on the radio fueling his early love of music. Brian is a founding member of the Cinema 100 Film S...

Musician Pat Phillips joins me to share the story of his first car a 79 Datsun. Back then Pat wasn’t focused on driving or playing piano as his real passion was skateboarding until he picked up a guitar and started honing his musical skills. Eager to leave his hometown of Sydney MT, Pat headed to college in Moorhead where he found his stage presence and began showcasing his talents. He talks about winning an MTV sponsored internshi...

Bassist Nick Ternes joins me to talk about his first ride, an '89 Ford Tempo and the deal he struck with his dad to keep a clean record for six months to earn a new sound system. That didn’t stop him from tearing up the streets like a maniac though. Nick takes us through his musical roots, the formation of the punk outfit Wasting Tape, and the evolution of Midwest Remedies, now gearing up for their second album. Beyond the stage, N...

For this impromptu episode I am joined by my mom Diane Kirby who steps in at the last minute to be my guest. She reminisces about her first car, a 1960ish Cadillac, the time she marched in Georgia for the Civil Rights Movement, and getting to ride on Phil Jackson's pink Harley. We chat about our Norwegian heritage, the classic teen tradition of dragging main, and whether I was a dumb kid. Spoiler, I was. 

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In this episode, I'm kicking back with artist Jeremiah Palacek, whose 1978 Volvo 240 was gifted to him by his grandpa for his first car. Originally from Bismarck, ND, Jer now calls Prague, Czech Republic home where he runs Dead Shirts Society a creative haven and shop. He shares stories of his family’s ATV adventures, a junkyard full of forgotten vehicles, and even a pet mountain lion. Jerimiah takes us through his journey of movin...

Producer/DJ Ryan Netterville aka New Reign comes into the studio to talk about his first ride a 1991 Geo Prizm. Long before he hit the stage, Ryan was behind the wheel learning to drive at just nine years old by washing cars and watching Fast & Furious. Growing up immersed in hip hop and car culture, he was rewiring sound systems and shaking up his neighborhood with booming bass and a roaring muffler. Ryan opens up about his jo...

Legendary musician Mike Endrud joins me in studio this week. His first car was a 57 Chevy that got him through college until the day it finally gave out. With a soul that reflects his Western North Dakota upbringing Mike shares how he started on a ukulele at the age of 9 and eventually graduated to a 59 Fender Duo-Sonic. Mike talks about his early musical inspirations and his passion for traveling and cruises. We share thoughts on ...