A special guest drops in to explore whether Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Tom are brothers from another mother, subversive slapstick singers caught in a time warp, or just holding up a lamp post. In our most bizarre episode ever, we feature strange and zany renditions of "Hello, I Must Be Going"" and "What's He Building In There". If you're a die-hard anarchist, or just like to take a little poke at authority now and then...this one's for you. Hello, We Must Be Going!
Sudama Kennedy: Big Foot Buddha Diamond Mind
Musician, healer and good friend, Sudama shares his viewpoint on the unique power of Tom Waits creative spirit. A funny high-minded conversation that ends up with the spell-binding story of his Father's experience as a hostage for 444 days in Iran and the effect it had on the entire family. Plus, our Human Guinea Pig experiment is back, this time covering Small Change. Feel the love!
Cheryl King: Calling From A Phone Booth Under The Hollywood Sign
Bill and James go way back in Part 2 with Cheryl King and tell the crazy tale of being called to Hollywood and The Comedy Store by a mystery wrapped in an enigma. We're talking Baby And The Pacifiers, Burt Reynolds, and gun store price tags blowin in the wind. It's the story no one's been waiting to hear, and everyone's been begging for - how our intrepid trio lost their dreams, innocently. Plus, the grand experiment with The Human Guinea Pig finally begins!
Struggle & Transcendence: Over Our Heads In The Deep End
Bill and James take a plunge into the theme of struggle and transcendence, discussing lyrics that had a powerful impact on them. Becoming drops in the ocean and covering a vast array of songs from the Tom Waits catalog including: Make It Rain, Mr. Seigal, Walk Away, Come On Up To The House, Lucinda, Chocolate Jesus, and Day After Tomorrow, they bare a bit of their souls for your amusement, edification, and/or contemplation.
Cheryl King: Jack Knife My Legs With Stacy Adams
Old pal and Itinerant NY theater director Cheryl King joins the podcast for a long awaited reunion with Bill and James. A robust conversation on Tom Waits as truth teller, acting, writing and love ensues. With a surprise guest in pursuit of mystery within a song, a trip down memory lane at the Steppenwolf in Chicago and the return of retractions and corrections. Feel the Love!
Suddenly Now: Down There By The River
Bill and James record an episode face to face for the first time in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On the road in search of Mayor's Income Tennessee, they end up sitting on mossy rocks by a rushing river discussing two great Tom Waits songs: Misery Is The River Of The World and Down There By The Train.
Shane Conroy: Waltzing Matilda Down Mexico Way
Australian artist Shane Conroy tells his wild tale of attending the same tour in Melbourne and provides a bit of fascinating history on Waltzing Matilda. With a surprise cameo from fashion guest Tad Gunn, and more on how the podcast was inspired by a chance encounter with W. Kamau Bell of CNN's hit show, United Shades of America.
Origin Story: I Don't See Any Bicycles On These Cards
Welcome to the Podcast. Come join us each week as we celebrate with crazy stories, strange insights, fashion tips, guest interviews, characters lost in songs, and even a human guinea pig. Start the Party! And feel the love.
