Legendary radio DJ talks the new Seattle set 90s film Friend Thing, comedian Adam Ray playing him in the movie, finding new music, taking chances on air and much more!

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Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/

Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/

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Jordan joins us to discuss Bad Dad Clubhouse her boutique marketing/ticketing business + her role working for WANMA (Washington Nightlife Music Association) and what needs to be done to save small independent music spaces!

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Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/

Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/

Nickie White joins us to discuss performing arts centers and takes us behind the scenes of the historic Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane. We’ll talk about its history, the role it plays in the local arts scene, and what makes old theaters like this one so fun to explore. #BingCrosbyTheater #Spokane #PerformingArts #HistoricTheater

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Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/

Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/

Mason Reed joins us to talk owning/operating Tim's Tavern, Beths Cafe, Slims Last Chance Saloon + Together In Music Society (nonprofit) & Seattle Legacy Preservation Partnership on how to reshape the live music world and preserve our important landmark entertainment spaces!

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Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/

Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/

In this episode, Billy joins us for a conversation about life in music, personal growth, taking risks, and getting outside your comfort zone. We talk about his journey through the music world, lessons learned from the school of hard knocks, and why taking a chance on yourself can lead to new opportunities. A candid conversation about music, mindset, confidence, and stepping outside your comfort zone.

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Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/

Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/

Our good friend and former co-worker Annie Tunnicliffe joins the show to tell us about her journey from booking DIY shows in New York state to working for Ian's company Take Warning Presents to now living on the road 9-10 months a year as a successful tour manager for The Beths (+ merch) and Tara Yummy and being merch manager for Beach House and Noah Cyrus! This was such a good time with one of the absolute best people out there!

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Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/

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Our friend Gabi from Hungarian punk band CAFB and Seattle band Sledgeback talks starting his band in Budapest, sneaking into clubs, getting signed to a label, having his songs played on MTV Europe, moving to Seattle to kick heroin and starting over.

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Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/

Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/

This week we chat with Cory Blackwood who owns Bellingham record shop Ritual Records about how a record store runs, his favorite thing about owning the shop, physical media, community, being a DJ and more!

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Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/

Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/