My First Car

Jason Kaiser stops by to talk about two lifelong passions, Jeeps and punk rock. His obsession with Jeeps began at the age of 4 after seeing his first one, and it only grew stronger when he got behind the wheel of his first ride a well worn 79 CJ7 that took plenty of abuse. He recollects his early experience with punk rock and his first local shows. Jason talks about his bands Juniper Drive, Refined, and Duck Dodgers. And we reminis...

Guitarist Kade Joblinski & drummer Logan Geiger of Harsh Light come in to promote their upcoming album release Picture This! Kade still maintains his first car a 2004 Chevy 210 while Logan drove his first car a Ford Escape into the ground. The band talks about their writing and recording process. Check out the album release show for Harsh Light at Rhythm Records on Saturday August 1st with Finest Line Divides, Blightonic, and G...

I hung out with Noah Schafer and Tom Hill from our old crust punk band Toxic Shock Syndrome for a conversation we recorded back in February. We spent some time remembering our former vocalist Josh Nordwall who passed away in 2006. I know we mentioned he was maybe 6'4" but no the dude was a towering 6' 7"! We look back on the early days of our first band Sugar & Spikes, how TSS got its start, share a few stories from the road, a...

I'm joined by Adam Abrahamson and Tayler Billings for a deepish dive into the history of punk 'n' roll shit stirrers The Vexed. We revisit the band's early days, some favorite memories, and the loss of our brother and badass drummer Jason Bertsch who unexpectedly passed away last fall. Catch The Vexed reunion show with us, Tom Hill on percussion, and a Butt-Rock Robot on August 15th at The Eclipse as part of Hardcore Homecoming Fes...

This week I chill with Casey Graff, drummer for Vendetta Spoken. We cruise back to his first ride a 91 Oldsmobile Achieva and his days as a wild punk kid growing up in Northern Minnesota. Casey opens up about dealing with anxiety and stage fright, how he first fell in love with drumming, and rejoining Vendetta Spoken to record a brand new EP after a 10 year hiatus. We reminisce about simpler times, dive into the lasting value of ph...

Holly Duffy the voice for 2 Blind Mice and DDS comes by to talk about her first car a 1962 Studebaker Lark and reflects on the good old days of dirt roads and small towns. We char about life choices that send us down different paths, friends that last, and ones you have to leave behind. We talk about her inspirations to pursue music tech and working with musicians in Minneapolis. She talks about the loneliness of touring and chaos ...

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 C...

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 ...

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...