Left Hand Right Brain Podcast

This week JD shoots the shit with guest Scott Marklin. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: pulling yourself up by your bootstraps, what our degrees are good for, pulling the race card, family, Animorphs, and things from our youth not holding up over time.

This week JD shoots the shit with guest David Germain. David is a stand-up comedian/actor/film maker/ who also hosts a podcast of his very own called The DisJointed Podcast! Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: other Denver podcasts, the open mic scene, DDP yoga, staying humble, being shamed, and the martial arts. This is what David Germain looks like! Check out what David is up to at his website: http://www.disjointedproductionsllc.com Here is the link to the DisJointed Podcast: http://www.disjointedproductionsllc.com/#!disjointedpodcast/c1z3f

This week JD shoots the shit with guests Kalen Boyd, Jo Meoli and Sam Provenzano. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: following your passion, acting, Shakespeare, what it’s like to live in New York City, Tale Told Productions, whales, Neil Gaiman, and our favorite Denver restaurants! This is Kalen Boyd, Sam Provenzano, JD, and Jo Meoli Check out Kalen’s Blog: http://thepanegyric.com You can also see what Tale Told Productions is doing at their website below: http://www.taletold.org    

This week is the fifth installment of Appetites! JD and Scott ditch Jason and head to the bar! We visit The Monkey Barrel and talk to the owner Jimmy Nigg about what makes his bar so special! Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: Colorado beer, Gen-X music, how Jimmy got started, booking bands, Rockabillies, and Jimmy tells us all about his experience being on Food Network. Enjoy!   This is The Monkey Barrel’s logo This is the mural of a Bronco player outside of The Monkey Barrel This is what The Monkey Barrel looks like inside. Check out what band are gonna be at The Monkey Barrel next at their website below: http://www.monkeybarrelbar.com Check out Black Shirt Brewing below: http://www.blackshirtbrewingco.com Check out Strange Craft Brewing below: http://www.blackshirtbrewingco.com

This week JD shoots the shit with guests Adrian P. Mesa and Carey Denise. Adrian and Carey are both comedy transplants taring up the Mile High with laughter. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: our favorite pastries, the differences between growing up in Florida and Texas, sweet meat pockets, our “generation”(baby), Denver themed Halloween costumes, and Adrian whispers sweet spanish nothings into our ears!   Look for Drag the Dragon out and about this Halloween! This is what Carey looks like! We talked about this on the pod! This is what Adrian looks like Here is the link to the Westword article we talked about in the podcast: http://blogs.westword.com/showandtell/2014/10/denver-inspired_halloween_costumes.php

  This week JD shoots the shit with guest Asa Erlendson. Asa is a local improvisor/philosopher/teacher/student/seeker of truth/radio DJ/all around great fun dude. We  really go all over the place with this one guys, but if you stick with us we get into some really great stuff about improv and comedy that is honest, true, and worth a listen. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: being in the moment, collective unconscious, Shakespeare, we listen to a CD that Asa found on the way to the podcast, when we lost our v-cards, and we compare improv to martial arts. This is what Asa Erlendson looks like. Check out Asa’s radio show here: http://www.kzkoradio.com/podcasts/win-radio-show-on-kzko-the-vibe If you want to look into doing improv yourself you can check out the links below to find classes in Denver and find out where you can see Asa playing next! The Bovine Metropolis Theater: http://www.bovinemetropolis.com/improv/bovine/view=BOVHome The Voodoo Comedy Playhouse: http://voodoocomedy.com  

This week JD shoots the shit with returning guests Eric Riley and Johnny Symmes. Eric is the drummer for In The Whale and Johnny is a music blogger for SYFFAL. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: last names, Kanye being a good dad, the weird things we did in our youths, how Eric met Questlove, tour life, Eric explains to JD how the music industry works, the best places to hang in Denver for Halloween, and pie. Hey, this is what Johnny and Eric look like.   Check out everything In The Whale at their website below: http://www.inthewhalesucks.com You can see what Johnny is up to at SYFFAL.com link below: http://www.syffal.com Check out In The Whale’s tour dates belwow: http://www.syffal.com/in-the-whale-fall-tour

This week JD shoots the shit with guests Timmi Lasley and Mara Wiles. Timmi and Mara are local comedians, improvisors, actresses, playwrights, and all around gals about town! Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: being a theater kid, how to take a complement, Timmi’s hot date, labeling yourself, being a well rounded performer, the business side of being an artist, and board games. This is what Timmi Lasley and Mara Wiles look like! Check out all the things these ladies are doing around town with the links below: Horse & Cart: http://horseandcart.co DCPA Off-Center @ The Jones: http://denvercenter.org/about-us/off-center-at-the-jones Hey, Mara has a website. Check it out to see where you can find her next! http://www.marawiles.com

Appetites Podcast wonders everyday what people hunger for. What drives someone to open a coffee shop or brewery in an already seemingly flooded market? Why take the financial and personal risks gambling your life on a creative endeavor? What does this dedication to the minutiae lead to? We search out these passions and share them with you on Appetites Podcast and we always try to do it with Local Flavor and Universal Appeal! This week is the fourth installment of Appetites! JD and Scott ditch Jason and hit the Betsy Stage. The Betsy Stage is a local theater created in 2010 with the purpose of adapting classic Shakespearian works to today’s world. It’s Shakespeare spiked, if you will. We talk to Samantha McDermott (director) and Mallory Vining (actress) about what makes The Betsy Stage so great!   Check out the Betsy Stage Website below: http://www.betsystage.com/index.html Check out Gypsy Hamlet at The Betsy Stage Oct. 3-Nov.8

This week JD shoots the shit with guest Janae Burris. Janae is a comedian/improvisor/actress from California! That’s right, she’s part of the Colorado comedy gold rush of 2014! Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: black history, chicano history, being born old, owning your shit, judging people, stage names, pulling the race card when you can, soul-food, and family baggage.   This is what Janae Burris looks like.

This week JD shoots the shit with guest Evan Nix. Evan is a Denver-based filmmaker. When Evan and his brother Adam’s powers combine they become The Nix Bros., a filmmaking duo that make a unique brand of colorful, comedic narrative, specializing in visual storytelling through direction and editing. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: video vs. film, storytelling, working professionally with your brother, Total Ghost, the struggles/benefits of being a filmmaker in this generation, and Deliverance.   This is what Evan Nix looks like. You can find all things Evan Nix/Nix Bros. at the links below: NixBros.com funnyordie/thenixbrothers YouTube/NixBros Total Ghost

This week JD shoots the shit with guests Matt Wayman and Bobby Crane. Matt hosts the LMAO Comedy Show at the Voodoo Comedy Playhouse. Bobby is part of The Fine Gentleman’s Club and co-host of Too Much Fun at the Deer Pile. As well as just being two of the funniest guys in the 303. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: our drugs of choice, working in food service industry, what it’s like doing comedy on the road, what it takes to be a good wingman, and violence in Denver.  

This week is the third installment of Appetites! JD, Scott and Jason go to Forest Coffee Trading Company and talk with the owners Garett and Olivia about their passion for coffee from Thailand. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: 3rd wave coffee, V60 pour over, opium, the struggles of exporting coffee from Thailand, roasting, and growlers.        Check out everything Forest Coffee Trading Company is up to at their website below: http://www.forestcoffeetrading.com

This week JD shoots the shit with guest Kristin Rand. Kristin is a local comedian kicking ass and taking names all over the mile high. Kristin hosts a butt-load of comedy shows in Denver (Moxie! Presents: A Talent Show, Makin Fun, Yeah Right, and The Greater Than Social Club) and still finds time to do yoga, act, and hit up open mics! Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: the importance of fiber, being strong and vulnerable as an artist, diva cups, psychedelic drugs, therapy, and Beyoncé.             Kristin Rand You can find out what Kristin is up to next at her FaceBook page below: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.rand?fref=ts

This week is the second installment of Appetites! JD and Scott ditch Jason and go to Kaladi Coffee and talk to Mark Overly. Mark is a co-owner and head roaster of this long standing Denver coffee house. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: how Kaladi came to be, Mark’s approach to coffee, the importance of having your employees invested in the product they are selling, JD’s fascination with knives, Scott tries out some new slogans for the podcast, and Mark schools us on Kaladi’s unique roaster!   Check out all things Kaladi at their website below: https://www.kaladicoffee.com

  This week JD shoots the shit with guests Sam Provenzano, Royce Rosewood and Meghan DePonceau. Sam and Royce are local actors/improvisors performing all over the Mile High City. Meghan is a stand up comedian originally from Buffalo, New York. She’s moved to the 303 to pursue comedy and mixology. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: Frank’s Hot Dogs, our adventures working in the food industry, washing dishes, how restaurants screw their employees, the crazy life of Meghan DePonceau (green card marriage), the tiny house movement, and Sam’s cat.   Sam Provenzano You can find out when Sam’s improv group Snappy Nails will be performing at The Bovine Theater website below: http://www.bovinemetropolis.com/improv/bovine/view=BOVHome Meghan DePonceau Royce Rosewood You can find out what Royce is up to at his website below: http://www.roeswood.com Check out the Westword blog we talked about here: http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2014/08/five_ways_that_restaurants_screw_their_employees.php?page=2  

This week JD shoots the shit with guests Corey Rhoads and Anthony Crawford. Corey is a local comedian working hard around town. Anthony started comedy in North Carolina and has recently moved to Denver to further his comedy career. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: comedy, sports, Casa Bonita, and Lakeside Amusement Park.   Check out Anthony at this youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/anthonycrawfordcomic Wanna go to Lakeside Amusement Park? Well, here is the link anyway: http://www.lakesideamusementpark.com Here is the link to the Bree Davies’s Westword article about Lakeside http://blogs.westword.com/showandtell/2014/07/ten_things_you_didnt_know_about_lakeside_amusement_park_in_lakeside_colorado.php  

Appetites Podcast wonders everyday what people hunger for. What drives someone to open a coffee shop or brewery in an already seemingly flooded market? Why take the financial and personal risks gambling your life on a creative endeavor? What does this dedication to the minutiae lead to? We search out these passions and share them with you on Appetites Podcast and we always try to do it with Local Flavor and Universal Appeal! This week the gang goes to Prost Brewing Company and talks to a co-owner Troy Patterson and the Director of Brewing Larry Lionheart. Enjoy! Check out everything Prost at their website: http://www.prostbrewing.com  

Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: The Underground Music Showcase, moving your gear blues, the UMS trying to compete with SXSW, the hustle of being a local band in the UMS, friendly competition between bands, what bands we’re looking forward to this year, creative ways that bands self promote, bad gifts, and we end the pod with a round of JD’s Fantasy Celebrity Deathmatch!     Anything you wanna know about The UMS can be found at their website below: http://www.theums.com Can’t get enough of Eric Riley? Check out In The Whale through the link below: http://www.inthewhalesucks.com You can also find anything and everything written by Johnny Symmes aka Johnny Wo aka Johnny Hatchback at the SYFFAL website below: http://www.syffal.com Check out Michael Thompson’s stuff from his bands Monroe Monroe and Disgrace The Traitor! http://www.reverbnation.com/monroemonroe https://soundcloud.com/disgracethetraitormusic/sets/to-pick-ourselves-up-ep

Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: Instagram, fun vocal warm ups, the inception of LHRB, the business side of acting, not putting any externals on your art, improv is not the path to fame and fortune, acting to serve the scene over serving yourself, building skills over time, going all in vs. testing the water, being nice to everyone, JD gives Royce a belated birthday present, ghost hunter shows, the art of story telling, good story telling vs bad story telling, the writing process, what makes art valid, taking yourself seriously, and making your own title.   You can find out everything you’d like to know about Royce at his website below! http://www.roeswood.com