The MC Lars Podcast

DJ Kathy Nielsen grew up in California and went on to UC Berkeley for her undergraduate career. She latered studied history at Hunter and then went back to UC Berkeley for library school. This week, we talk about what it was like raising my sister and me, 60s feminism, genealogy, and her recent projects. Thanks for being on the show, Mom! Sorry for what I did in the yard after eating dog food! Special Guest: DJ Kathy Nielsen.

24 Des 20181h 12min

This week, I am home in California for the holidays, and I talk to my father about his life growing up in Australia, his legal career, his creative career, and when he came to England with me on my first ever tour. We talk about parenting and art and how he was able to balance this with his career as an international lawyer. Thank you dad! Next week, my mom, DJ Kathy Nielsen! Special Guest: MC Bob Nielsen.

17 Des 20181h 29min

Howie Abrams is a music industry veteran / author / DJ / music industry historian who has been involved in the punk, hardcore and rap worlds since the 80s. On this week's episode, talk about how Howie's journey from being a roadie for Anthrax helping them come up with hit choruses let to him becoming an A&R man on a label that had signed the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears. I met Howie in 2004, after he had signed Bowling For Soup to JIVE Records and worked with them while they released their two biggest hits of their career ("the Girl All the Bad Guys Want" and "1985"). I owe Howie for introducing me to Bowling For Soup, ILL BILL and Krs one, and all of my collaborations with said artists... as well as introducing me to Kevin Lyman and getting on the Vans Warped Tour for three whole summers. It was awesome catching up with Howie and hearing an in-depth chronology of his experience in the music industry, and how this, completely by accident, led him to becoming a successful author. Thanks Howie! Be sure to check out his Merciless radio show with with ILL BILL on Mixcloud. Special Guest: Howie Abrams.

10 Des 20181h 23min

Back in the 90s, I hosted a prank call fan site on my parents' dialup internet service provider. We were allocated about 20 megabytes of space, so I learned HTML and created a few early pages, one of which reviewed prank call tapes, through which I would trade for more. My collection was pretty huge, you can see the archive here: https://tinyurl.com/yc2mdk9d One of my favorite tapes was the Phone Losers of America's first cassette. I became online friends with the group's creator, Brad Carter (a.k.a. the RBCP, a.k.a. the Red Box Chili Pepper). I followed his YouTube channel and years later he discovered my music independently. When I commented on one his videos, he wrote me back, and I reminded him that I was the same Lars from the 90s. On this week's episode, we talk about his run-ins with the FBI, how he has monetized his brand and even the origin of "Horris". Don't miss it! Super proud of this episode. This dude has been doing this for almost 30 years! That's awesome!! Special Guest: Redbox Chili Pepper.

3 Des 20181h

This week, I had the honor of talking to Roger Rabbit creator Gary K. Wolf, whose unorthodox noir mystery book "Who Censored Roger Rabbit?" was the basis for the 1988 Disney / Amblin blockbuster. We talk about the origins of the character, his other works, Wolf's memories on set, and how Roger changed both his and Eddie Valiant's lives. I am so proud of this episode and am so grateful Gary could speak to be for so long! Since his original book, Gary has released two other Roger Rabbit novels, and a compendium of short stories inspired by the rabbit and his crew, "The Road to Toontown". Special Guest: Gary K. Wolf.

26 Nov 20181h 28min

Caldwell, Idaho's Big O is a legend in the DIY hardcore / rap crossover scene. He and his band opened for Mega Ran and me on our national tour. On this week's episode, he and I talk about the current state of the scene and the outside forces that motivate us both. Special Guest: Big O.

19 Nov 201859min

When Eamon Dolan declared himself as an English major at Yale, and his mom asked him, "What are you going to do, open an English store?". Having printed some succesful books and had a long career as an editor, Dolan has done just that. We talk about his inspirations and editing process, as well as his memories as a kid growing up in the Bronx in the 70s. An awesome interview! Special Guest: Eamon Dolan.

12 Nov 20181h 5min

Jesse Dangerously is beloved across the world. We talk about his music, touring history, his take on rap today, and some of his inspiratons. We also talk about the nerdcore Jeopardy moment, as it has unfolded much later. Thanks to Jesse for being such a loquatious and funny guest. Friends for life! Special Guest: Jesse Dangerously.

5 Nov 20181h 16min