It is with bittersweet emotions that we must bid a fond farewell to Keller’s Couch in the Waste Lands. We have had the absolute pleasure of promoting this stellar podcast over the last year plus on Waste Radio. Keller and the gang have some amazing new opportunities ahead of them, and we wish them nothing but the best as they carve out their new path starting this next month. So, for one last time let’s surf those couches and enjoy these final six interviews that are sure to entertain as only Keller’s Couch knows how!
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Game of Prose - S02 E03 - Unrepairable
Beware your step as you enter this episode's duel! There are cliffhangers aplenty! With a prompt as vague and encompassing as 'Unrepairable', chaos was sure to ensue. Tune in now to hear show creator Alina Cross and her longtime West Virginia comrade Chris Tsekouras try to best each other with stitched-together short stories of grief and gore. Host Eric Toennis and previous contender Cooper Malin reside as judges. Will Alina and Chris's friendship ever be the same?
Read MoreKeller's Couch - Shane de Leon (Billings, MT) & Meg Gildehaus (Billings, MT)
Shane de Leon is an artist, musician, and owner of Kirks’ Grocery. Born in Billings, MT. As a musician, Shane has performed over 1500 shows in 12 countries and at least 40 states as a solo performer or with one of his many bands, including his current band, Miss Massive Snowflake.
An inspiring musician, Meg Gildehaus, also known as Gilda House, she is at the precipice of a new album release. On April 3, 2021, she will be releasing her debut album, "AB Side A". Meg is a forward-thinking musician who isn't afraid to search for something that resonates with her.
Read MoreGame of Prose - S02 E02 - An Affair
Come listen to the second installment of Waste Radio’s Game of Prose, a writing podcast where two contenders compete and write their best short story. This episode’s prompt: an affair. Fellow Wasteoids Cooper Malin and Phillip Griffin read their stories about adulterous liaisons with Game of Prose creator Alina Cross and previous contestant Jordan Finn judging their two tales of infidelity. Hear the sordid details and find out who’ll take home the prize on the newest episode of Game of Prose where cheating is encouraged!
Read MoreThe Witching Hour - 03 - The Addams Family: Dark Academia Vampires or Goth Witches?
On our third episode we dive into the macabre world of The Addams Family! Healthy family dynamics (including deeply sexual parents), weirdo creatures galore, and mysterious magical doings are all discussed as well as a debate about aesthetic terminology.
Read MoreGame of Prose - S02 E01 - Create Your Own Serial Killer
Join us for Waste Radio’s first produced episode of Game of Prose. Two writers enter the literary arena with only one coming out. The rules are simple: the writers are given a prompt with a five page limit and write the best damn story they can. This episode join Game of Prose creator Alina Cross as our first judge and our two writers, Eric Toennis and Jordan Finn, who take a stab at inventing their best serial killer story. Psychopaths and perverts abound in what could be bloody bacchanals or surreptitious stranglings. Listen and find out these writers’ murderous potentials to see who deals the best deathblow. Foul play is suspected…
Philthy Talk #13: Cooper Malin (illustrator/dork)
Phil talks with illustrator & fellow wastoid Cooper Malin for a gallivanting conversation Phil describes thusly:
“cooper and i have been friends a long time. he's a great illustrator and a good? friend. in this ep we goof around & talk artistic process, and talk about cooper's milk-drinking regimen. hit up coop for commissions on instagram @coopermalin, or subscribe to his patreon to get rad drawings & shit in the mail every month!”
Listen to the full ep below and follow the new Philthy Talk channel here.
Read MoreThe Witching Hour - 02 - Practical Magic: A family curse, sisterly bonds, and not one, but TWO soundtracks
Join the Sea Hag and the Rogue Witch for their second episode of The Witching Hour in which they dissect a true classic, Practical Magic. They discuss the dissonance in the soundtrack, oggle over the incredible set and costume design, and of course spend lots of time relating to and picking apart the use of magic in the film.
Read MoreWaste Books #17: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Cooper, Dan, Jordan, and Phil talk about Ta-Nehisi Coates' book, a letter he wrote to his 15 year-old son about being black in America. You should read it too, probably. It's good.
Read MoreThe Witching Hour - 01 - Hocus Pocus: Virgins, Fishnet, and Nostalgia
Oregon witches Kendall and Laura are evaluating representations of witches in media. Movies, TV, and books are all fair game on this podcast! Join them as they compare magicks, fashion, and storytelling during The Witching Hour.
Getting started with those most iconic of witches, the Sanderson sisters, The Witching Hour is discussing Hocus Pocus! Laura and Kendall question how magic works in the world, why we're shaming 16 year old virgins, and have a cackling good time as they figure out how to podcast!
Read Moreworst bois 1: master debators
it's a bro podcast with 2 REAL brothers. so yeah i feel like putting a content warning on this but its a bro cast with the name worst bois so what do you expect. we talk about the potus debate & the ufc fight and some other less manly stuff. it's decent for a first (second) pod. jack could do a little better but he's pretty good for a twerp.
Read MorePhilthy Talk #12: Riddy Arman (songwriter/badass)
riddy arman and me talk sadness, songwriting, & the 4th of the july in this ep and i don't fuck it up too bad. we had fun! and riddy sings a pretty song of hers. she's great. also cooper hijacks the interview for a bit like halfway thru.
Read MoreKeller's Couch - Double Feature! {Interview with Brian Murnion & Think Fast! Hot Beef and Ched}
Brian Murnion is a filmmaker, director, and writer. He is the founder, executive director, and executive producer for Films by Murnion. He is also the founder and executive director for the MINT Film Festival, which is now in its third year. ALSO. Willy G. and Keller are BACK BABY. Your favorite couch potatoes hit the Arby's drive-thru for some sammies. Kristin and Gerald call their son, Courtney, to see how school is going in Chicago. Also, Debora and Deborah are back on their program, Debby!, to speak about their weekly engagement "Stitchin' and B*tchin'" and the qualms that come with it.
Read MoreKeller's Couch - Think Fast! Properly Cooked Bacon
The boys are back in another episode of Think Fast! This time the boys take you on a ride through Will's camping experience, a man buys some candy from Franny's Candies, and Tommy the Tiger Man takes you on a walkthrough of his zoo.
Read MoreKeller's Couch - Russell Rowland
Fourth-generation Montanan Russell Rowland is a critically-acclaimed author of six books, a teacher, and a radio and podcast host. From the written to the spoken word, he is a true voice of the Big Sky Country. Keller and Will chat with him about his newest book, "Cold Country", his travels around the nation, and his future in baseball.
Read MoreGame of Prose - Round 2 (Video Games)
Our favorite flash fiction competition podcast out of Pittsburgh, PA is back with their next showdown! Game of Prose pits friends and co-hosts Alina Cross and Dave Zee against each other in a war of the words. Given a prompt, our formidable contestants get a week to prepare a piece of writing whether it be a short story, script, poetry, song, etc. A special guest judge each episode decides their fate! The fight continues in round two with a virtual literary battle as they step into the world of video games. Will Alina take another win, or will Dave write something good for once?
Read MorePhilthy Talk #11: Ash Nataanii (FUULS singer)
For this episode Phil talks with Ash Nataanii, lead singer of Missoula band (Phil's fav MT group) FUULS. They talk about Ash's journey as a trans indigenous woman, they talk about grief & capitalism & dystopia, they crack jokes, they talk about Jewish mysticism, they get drunk. Don't miss this episode!
Read MoreKeller's Couch - Juan Chavis
Juan Chavis is on the couch! Juan is a musician, composer, chef, film connoisseur, art fan, and all-around great guy. You can hear in his tone that he is smart, patient, relaxed, and very kind. We were so excited to have him on the couch. Kick back and enjoy!
Read MoreKeller's Couch - Marisa Gollus
Marisa Gollus is on the couch! Marisa is a smorgasbord of awesomeness. She is a chef, a baker, a singer, a reader/writer, an activist, and a traveler. Marisa stands out in anything she chooses to pursue. On top of being delightfully multi-faceted, she is also extremely kind and genuine - something the world could use a little more of. Kick back and enjoy Marisa's infectious laugh in this week's episode of Keller's Couch.
Read MoreKeller's Couch - Think Fast! w/ Tiffany and Matthew Melia, pts. 2 & 3
Oh. My. Gahhh. Tiff and Stacy are so totes annoyed at John right now. He interrupts their luncheon at Panda Express. After, a minor dispute incurs with a neighbor's dog, Hibiscus. ALSO, Keller lost an episode. What happened? Did Tiffany and Matthew sabotage the recording? Will and Keller blaze it with Roger and Rory Kellen. Time turns against them in a threatening way. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite with the Beatles after using a ouija board. Lastly, Michael Caine interviews Michael Caine with his two sidekicks, Michael Caine and Michael Caine.
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