Arts & Seizures

Infamously hedonistic Arts & Seizures hosts Mike Edison and Judy McGuire and a cast of thousands celebrate the double mitzvah of Thanksgiving and Hannukah with a one-hour, live on-air celebration featuring musical guests, turkey talk, and frank advice on how to deal with drunk family members and blast off into the holiday season with your sanity intact! All that plus the tips on how to flip the finest latke, and much, much more! Guaranteed to be the fastest hour in the history of the Internet, Mike & Judy take no prisoners — expect the unexpected in an hour of heresy, hilarity, and Heritage outrage. Special guests include Heritage Radio Network hosts Jimmy Carbone, Jessie Kiefer, and Erica Wides, plus American music by Brian Hurd of famous bluesers Big Daddy Long Legs and World’s Greatest Piano Player Mickey Finn! All that and special appearances by clergymen and psychotherapists to help you get through the hollydaze!

This week on Arts & Seizures, Mike Edison is talking Thanksgiving wine with Jean Luc Le Du of Le Du’s Wines, Jessie Kiefer of HRN’s The Morning After, and Andy Shernoff: “the punk rock sommelier”. Tune into this episode to learn about the American cider revolution, and how cidermaking is similar to winemaking. Why does the cast think that Beaujolais Nouveau is a gimmick? This year, Thanksgiving overlaps with Hannukah; why does Mike Edison hate ironic wines like Manischewitz? Find out why it’s important to support American wine during Thanksgiving. Tune into this episode to hear about Jean Luc’s secret punk rock past, and how he met Andy Shernoff in the wine business! Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s. “At Thanksgiving, you should drink what you want. It’s a long meal that you should enjoy with friends and family… I’m not trying to follow any recipes.” [13:30] — Jean Luc Le Du on Arts & Seizures

Andy Shernoff, “The Christopher Columbus of Punk Rock”, joins Mike Edison and Judy McGuire on this week’s edition of Arts & Seizures! Tune into this episode to hear Andy, Mike, & Judy talk about about the CBGB movie, and whether or not its inauthenticity makes it less enjoyable. Hear discussions regarding the Ramones, and why they were such a standout punk rock band. Tune in to find out about Andy’s upcoming shows, including one with Mike Edison himself! Why did Andy decide to sell his archive of punk rock posters, records, and fanzines? Find out on this episode of Arts & Seizures! Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s. “I’d say 75% of the people that I know who were involved with the scene say they hated the CBGB’s movie because it wasn’t authentic. That’s why I want to wait a year to see it- maybe I’ll be entertained.” [5:10] — Andy Shernoff on Arts & Seizures

Mike Albo joins Mike Edison and Judy McGuire on this week’s episode of Arts & Seizures to talk about the grimy world of journalism and publishing. Tune in to hear about Mike’s book entitled The Junklet that was recently adapted into a play. Find out why Mike took the book to the stage, and learn how he’s been living his life based on the charity of corporations via free schwag. Tune in for discussions about rising rents, Bill de Blasio, and more! This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s. “Other cultures have dictators to deal with, but our dictator is consumerism. Everyone is a part of the mess.” [8:40] — Mike Albo on Arts & Seizures

Romance is dead in the new The Married Kama Sutra by Farley Katz and Simon Rich. This week on Arts & Seizures, Mike Edison and Judy McGuire sit down with Farley and Simon to talk about the inevitable misery associated with marriage. Why is their book “the least erotic sex manual of all time”? Learn why Simon and Farley have so many rejected New Yorker cartoons involving feces. Learn how bachelors can improve their dating life by bathing, brushing their teeth, and ditching their futon! Find out where you can get your own signed copy of The Married Kama Sutra! This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s. “We’re trying to tap into the wedding gifts market, but also the divorce gifts market.” [21:10] — Simon Rich on Arts & Seizures

Looking to adopt a kitten in NYC? Look no further than this week’s edition of Arts & Seziures! Mike Edison and Judy McGuire are joined in the studio by Lux Alptraum of Fleshbot Fiction, Joe Garden of Adult Swim, Eva Prokop of North Brooklyn Cats- and three kittens! What do these seemingly different guests have in common? They all love cats! Tune in for cat adoption stories, and hear how each of Mike & Judy’s guests became cat people. Later, Scott Stulen from the Internet Cat Video Film Festival joins the program by phone to explain why cats are such great film subjects. Find out where you can adopt a cat in NYC through Muddy Paws, Ollie’s Place, or North Brooklyn Cats! Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s. “Kittens are like toddlers; they have to learn from the limits of their own behavior. It’s easier for kittens to learn from other kittens.” [13:15] — Eva Prokop on Arts & Seziures

Mike Edison and Judy McGuire celebrate the best in food service stories on this week’s edition of Arts & Seizures! Mike and Judy are joined by Tobias Carroll of Vol. 1 Brooklyn, Dana Rossi of The Soundtrack Series, and writer Sean H. Doyle! Hear about the upcoming reading at Housing Works Bookstore entitled “The Greatest Three-Minute Food Service Stories”, and the folks that will be contributing to the event. Learn about some of Sean and Dana’s biggest food blunders. Tune in to hear more about server revenge, Navy pranks, and angeldust! This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s. “Restaurants should take up the tattoo shop model. When you enter the front door, there’s a sign that says ‘Tipping is not a city in China.'” [24:35] — Sean H. Doyle on Arts & Seizures

Mike Edison and Judy McGuire sit down with the queen of punk rock and porn, Joanna Angel. Tune in to hear why porn stars who make zombie-themed films cannot cross over into other horror sub-genres. Hear about Joanna’s work in sex education, and why her immaturity sometimes interferes with her teaching abilities. Later, hear how the Internet changed the porn industry, and how Burning Angel has been able to survive in a world where porn is available for free. What problems has Joanna faced when dating people outside of the porn industry? Find out all of this and more on this week’s edition of Arts & Seizures, and make sure to stay tuned to hear Joanna’s single, “Gimme Some Pants”. Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s. “Why would I get into porn if my goal was to get out of porn? That doesn’t make any sense.” [4:40] “We’ve always had a tight budget because we started making porn as the industry was declining. But we started before piracy, so we we able to get some fans who are still willing to pay for it.” [21:

Danny Bland stops by Arts & Seizures to talk rock ‘n’ roll and fiction writing with Mike Edison and Judy McGuire! Danny has a storied history in the rock ‘n’ roll world, playing in bands like The Dwarves, The Best Kissers in the World, and Cat Butt. Danny recently released his first novel In Case We Die through Seattle’s Fantagraphics. Hear why Danny decided to write a novel instead of the typical sex ‘n’ drugs ex-rocker memoir. Learn about Danny’s past with Sup Pop Records, and how the label used to dominate the Seattle music scene. How has Seattle changed over the past twenty years? From yoga moms to homeless men, Danny’s entertaining them all with In Case We Die! This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s. “I’m bored with rock ‘n’ roll memoirs to tell you the truth. My musical career wasn’t that interesting to tell you the truth… If you were in the toxic condition that I was in, your attention to detail is going to be suspect, at least.” [17:30] — Danny Bland on Arts & Seizures

The authors of Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal, Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman, join Mike Edison in the studio for this week’s edition of Art & Seizures. As Judy McGuire hunts ghosts for their upcoming Halloween show, Mike talks metal with Jon and Katherine and explains why he thinks that Van Halen sucks. Hear about Metallica’s refusal to compromise, and why they have stood the test of time in the forty-year history of metal. Did Nirvana kill metal? Why is metal so apolitical? Why was it such a shock to the metal community that Rob Halford was gay? Find the answers to all of these questions and more on this week’s installment of Arts & Seizures! Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s. “Motorhead fused elements of early punk and British new-wave or heavy metal… before it was punk or heavy metal! But Lemmy didn’t care about any of that!” [18:45] — Jon Wiederhorn on Arts & Seizures

Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are back this week with a whole new show; welcome to Art & Seizures! For their debut episode, Mike & Judy invite Perp Walk into the studio! Perp Walk is a band composed of Bunny Hersch and Roger Clark that play minimalist rock ‘n’ roll using only a bass guitar and drum kit. If you live in NYC, you might recognize Roger from NY1! Tune into this episode to hear some of Perp Walk’s tunes, and find out about some of the opinions surrounding the NYC Mayoral Democratic primaries. Tune into this episode to hear the gang talk about the importance of local news, and find out where you can catch Perp Walk’s live shows in the upcoming week’s. Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s. “A lot of people don’t put local news and punk rock together.” [17:30] — Roger Clark on Arts & Seizures

Today on the Heritage Radio Network, we congratulate Mike & Judy on their 100th show! To commemorate Mike & Judy’s centennial, together they take us through a reel of the show’s greatest highlights. Bringing us back to The Newlywed Game, Bobby Keys of the Rolling Stones, the “2012 Apotcalypso”, Rockaway Beach, XMAS, and more! As a result of their amazing run, Mike & Judy have decided to move on to their next venture, by ending The Mike & Judy show, and starting next week with their new show, Arts & Seizures. Be sure to tune-in next week for their first episode! This program has been sponsored by Robertas Pizza.

This week on the Mike and Judy show, Mike is back in New York City after a trip to Italy, and special guest, Reverend Jen, here to talk to us about the the Troll Museum! Opened to bring these dolls a spiritual significance to the public, the museum connects with those who had a past childhood with troll dolls. She also talks to us about her latest book, BDSM 101. In BDSM 101, Jen shares rare insight into this oftentimes misunderstood world. Practical instructions are given on safety, communication, bondage, spanking, flogging, fetishes, humiliation, dirty talk, and more. Included are steamy, sometimes ridiculous anecdotes from Jen’s past, interviews with her wacky artist friends, and basic illustrations. According to the Jen, “This book is what would happen if Marquis de Sade, Andy Warhol, and Dorothy Parker got together and made a nymphomaniac Bride of Frankenstein.” Lastly, she talks about her latest film, Satan Hold My Hand, which is set to premier very soon in the Lower East Side. Thanks to our sponsor, T

Film is back in Williamsburg! This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Judy McGuire is joined by guest co-host and movie expert Jenni Miller! Judy and Jenni invite Matthew Viragh of Nitehawk Cinema in the studio to talk film, booze, gore, and more! Find out how Nitehawk was able to negotiate the ability to serve alcohol at their theater. Hear more about Nitehawk’s upcoming horror programming and baby screenings! Matthew talks about some of the messier reactions to gore-filled flicks, and whether or not Nitehawk will be featuring some naughtier films in the future. What’s next for Nitehawk? Find out on this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show! This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s. “It’s almost impossible to run a single-screen theater if you’re not a non-profit. So you need to infuse it with food and drink, and get people off of their couches and into the theater.” [5:10] — Matthew Viragh on The Mike & Judy Show

Bust Magazine celebrates its 20th Anniversary on a Mike Edison-less episode of The Mike & Judy Show! Judy McGuire is joined by friend and temporary co-host Janet Ginsburg, and the ladies of Bust Magazine – Debbie Stoller, Laurie Henzel and Emily Rems. Tune in for a conversation on the magazine’s history, it’s mission to sexually empower women and it’s transition into covering a wider variety of topics. Hear the ladies discuss the current state of “feminism” and how it differs from “humanism”. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s. “When we first started the focus was being very sex-forward.” [9:30] — Laurie Henzel on The Mike & Judy Show

Judy McGuire is remembering the Tompkins Square Riot with a roomful of New York City’s finest on today’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show. Chris Flash of The Shadow underground newspaper is in the studio talking about some of the events commemorating the riots, and dishing on the need for alternative press. Writer Michael Gonzales joins Judy to talk about the hip hop innovators in the Bronx, and how they also fueled the Downtown scene. Artist and musician Michael Holman talks about his band with Jean-Michel Basquiat, Gray, and the fusion of the art scene with graffiti in the East Village. How have rising rent prices made New York City a safer and more boring place? Find out how you can show your support for Michael Holman’s Graffiti Rock, and show solidarity for the Tompkins Square Riot. Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s. “When you come to New York for the first time, it comes off as a theme park for really intelligent people.” [6:00] “None of the Downtown kids and none of the local media wanted to head u

Learn how to behave at the bar on this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show! Judy McGuire is joined by guest co-host and boyfriend Spyro Poulos of Girl to Gorilla. Judy and Spyro are joined by a panel of New York City’s finest bartenders. Meet Joey Vargas, Dan Ruth, and Kitty Ostapowicz! Learn proper tipping etiquette, and find out what behaviors drive these bartenders crazy. Is it possible to tip a bartender too much? How do bartenders deal with blackout customers or people in recovery? Find out what are some of the grossest scenarios that these bartenders have dealt with, and how Yelp is destroying the bar business. This program has been brought to you by Roberta’s. “You know what’s a great way to get a buyback? Bring your glassware to the bar!” [4:25] — Dan Ruth on The Mike & Judy Show “Bartenders are just normal people. Don’t treat us like some slave behind the bar.” [10:00] — Joey Vargas on The Mike & Judy Show “Personally, I have no problem with people who don’t drink at the bar or people

Rachel Shukert graces Mike Edison and Judy McGuire with her present before she leaves New York City for Los Angeles! This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Rachel stops by to talk about her idea for personalized boob jobs, and why she could never be a Long Island Princess. Find out the future for Rachel’s Starstruck, and why she has decided to move to LA. Who is hotter, Anthony Weiner or Eliot Spitzer? Rachel’s husband, Ben, calls into the show to weigh in on the question of our age- is it okay to have sex with a robot if you have a significant other? Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s. “I am not even organized enough to hire someone to organize for me! I’m missing that gene that allows me to make everything fancy for myself!” [9:50] — Rachel Shukert on The Mike & Judy Show

The future is here, and it’s robot sex. This week on The Mike & Judy Show, Mike Edison is hosting the show by himself, but invites his favorite pornographers into the studio to talk about the future of porn. Chip Maloney is in the house talking about his new pinup-style publication, Temptress Magazine. Marlo Marquise joins the show; tune in to hear about her style of extreme live show. Lux Alptraum talks about how the Internet has hurt the porn industry, and how the business has changed since she became involved. Learn about teledildonics, and whether or not sex with robots is considered cheating. Outwrite from Grey Sky Appeal stops by to play a new track “Brains”, and talk about the target audience for zombie porn. Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s. “People are working twice as hard as for half as much money. It’s not as easy as it used to be to make porn.” [17:05] — Lux Alptraum on The Mike & Judy Show

Session keyboardist and Loser’s Lounge founder Joe McGinty is in the studio paying tribute to ABBA on this week’s episode of The Mike & Judy Show! Mike Edison and Judy McGuire sit down with Joe to talk about the history of The Loser’s Lounge, which is a bi-monthly cover and tribute show celebrating pop and rock musicians of the past. Illustrator Cliff Mott joins the cast to talk about the illustrations he has contributed to the event, and which celebrities he enjoys drawing the most. Hear about Joe’s collaborations with legends like Joey Ramone and Keith Richards! Find out more about The Loser’s Lounge and their upcoming ABBA tribute! Thanks to our sponsor, Roberta’s.