Rhymes Against Humanity with Adam Brodsky

RAH 017 Elise Brown

Hello my pretties. A few days ago my old friend and Philadelphia Rock and Roll DJ Elise Brown came over to the PRHCPCS and we threw down. I learned quite a bit about Elise's journey and so will you. Also her tale is speckled with lots of starfucker experiences including, Ben & Jerry, Jack Cassidy and of course, Mr. Zimmerman.  It was a blast as as usual, our time flew by. I hope you feel similarly. The beginning of this pod starts with me singing a tune Pete Seeger wrote in 1970 or so. Then I opine a bit about my thoughts on Pete. Truly a great man, a great American and a great human being. I'd say he would be missed, but that man's purpose is so much bigger than one man's life he is still tangibly with us in so many ways. I'm not gonna get all soapboxy here, but here is where you can read how I eulogized the man. Not the most eloquent things said about Pete this week, but a couple paragraphs nonetheless. 

But really you should dig in and listen to Elise. Also she's now Publicly Relating for people over at Levlane, should you need someone to make you famous. you can contact her there. 

Peace out, y'all. I hope you dig. As always rate us on iTunes and stitcher and subscribe here or there and if you have comments or suggestions. fire away. 

Thanks.

Adam

Permanent Records Supreme Allied Commander

RAH 016 Carla Ulbrich

   

Singer/Songwriter/Author/Professional Smart Aleck/Health Care System Navigator/Picker/Grinner Carla Ulbrich was kind enough to cruise down the turnpike, pay the bridge toll and chat with me in the PRHQPCS. We sang some songs and talked about university professors for parents and also peeing in jugs. It was a lovely chat. Then we met Deirdre Flint for dinner and D claimed she owed each of us for something and insisted on picking up the check. That part you don't hear, it's after, but still you should listen. 

It was a good time and if you wanna buy Carla's Books or CD's you can go to the rainforest or to Carla's site.

Again, Thanks for listening and downloading and all of that. Please rate us in the iTunes store and like the Facebook page, and if you see us around, hug us like you mean it.  

Thanks.

Adam

RAH 015 Jon Berger

NY Antifolk poet Jon Berger came into the PRHQPCS and we went down the Antifolk Archeology Rabbit Hole. As editor of Antimatters the official Antifolk Zine, he is pretty much one of the planet's foremost Antifolk authorities. It was nice to chat  with him about that, and lots of other stuff. 

It was one of those conversations where you look down at your watch and boom, it's dinner time. I hope you like it. As always, please give us some love on Facebook in the iTunes Store. 

Also, Jon promoted a show on January 13, at DBA. the actual name of the club is 2A - on 2nd street and Avenue A.

If you wanna flip through old copies of Antimatters, do it here. Or check out Urbanfolk here.

As always, be kind to one another and support good songwriting.

RAH 014 John Byrne

John Byrne was born and raised in Dublin Ireland, but Philadelphia has been his home for almost two decades. John and his lilting brogue and his dog Frankie came over to the PRHQPCS and whilst Queequeg had a playdate downstairs, John and I talked about how to score condoms and porn in Ireland. Other stuff too. 

It was, at least for me, a fascinating conversation and he sang a few songs. I hope you enjoy. Please leave feedback on iTunes or holla at the RAH Facebook page.  or on the Twitters @adambrodsky. 

Also, visit John Byrne on his Facebook page or his website JohnByrneBand.com

Again thanks for digging it. 

Adam 

RAH 013 Butch Ross

Permanent Records Recording Artist and Mountain Dulcimer's own Butch Ross came by the PRHQPCS and sat down and talked origin stories and songwriting and ex-girlfriends and all that stuff. He even sang a few songs, then he slept over and we bought him new front tires so's he could make it back to Tennessee. I think there was pizza and whiskey too. 

Anyway, it was fun to sit down with one of my oldest and dearest friends and reveal publicly our Lenin/McCarthy style songwriting technique. 

Please enjoy and leave reviews and like stuff and snapchat pictures of this show's boobies to each other. All the stuff that you do. 

Your ears are appreciated on this end.

RAH 012 Brenda Kahn

Brenda Kahn and I discus songwriting and all that major label bullshit that went on in the 90's and also her New Jersey origin story as well as some key pieces of the Antifolk history puzzle. We talk about Lach and the time she opened for Dylan and lots of other stuff. She also sings some songs. Check out more BK at BrendaKahn.com  

RAH 011 Deirdre Flint

It was super fun chatting with old friend, amazing songwriter, and Bitchin' Babe, Deirdre Flint.

I even remembered to make her play songs. Check out http://www.deirdreflint.com and http://www.fourbitchinbabes.com and stuff. 

RAH 010 Dr. James O'Brien

It was nice to have James in town and in the PRHQPS8H. He and his lovely wife Karaugh Brown came down from Manhattan to get it goin' Philly style. They had a nice excursion and James and I had several lovely chats, one of which we even recorded and interspersed with a couple of his songs. 

Slimbooks has just published Jameseses book "The Indie Writer's Survival Guide" which is a how-to manual for fledgling independent writers. Coincidentally, we recorded this Podcast on the same day my freelance article for The Guardian posted. Like the best Guardian articles, I give away secrets. In this case it's the 10 best bars in Philadelphia. I would also like to let all of you know that Permanent Records has a new release on the horizon. Butch Ross is putting out a couple of records. One is dulcimerloopy and the other has songwritery songs all over it. I'm telling y'all cause his kickstarter is one worth contributing to. dig it here.

That's about all except, enjoy the podcast and as always like the facebook page subscribe in iTunes or on Stitcher and rate us, and sent emails or tweets or just shut the fuck up and listen. 

It was nice talking to you. 

Adam. 

RAH 009 Tom Hampton

Tom's loverly wife was kind enough to allow date night to start a couple hours later than planned. They both came over and Tom and I went up into the PRHQPCS and talked about stuff, including all the amazing local, regional, national and international superstars with which Tom has shared stages, busses and sandwiches. We talked about his continuing colaberations with the Marshall Tucker Band and Danny Kortchmar's name got drug into it. We even remembered (eventually) to play a few songs. 

Please enjoy. 

RAH 008 Jim Taggart August

Jim and I did our month end wrap up, moaned about the Phillies having to send Charlie out to pasture, and then he went on a rant about tipping. but before all of that, I gave you an unreleased Adam Brodsky number featuring genital impact play. 

If you're not into Philadelphia Sports bullshit, after the song,  just skip it, and we'll see you in September. I'll understand. 

It's a short episode, we'll be back in two weeks talk about Rosh Hashanah with some goyisha songwriters. 

as always, like the facebook page, leave a review in iTunes, or send us a cookie. 

Stay Gold, Pony Boy.

Adam.