The MC Lars Podcast

This week on the podcast, I sit down with Hand Job Academy's Clara Bizna$$ to talk about the origin of her band, life in West Virginia, her Filipino heritage, and her creative process. We also talk about the international tours her band went on, how to keep a group together, and the differences between Los Angeles and New York. A great interview with a talented writer and artist, thanks Claire! instagram.com/clarabiznass twitter.com/clarabiznass Special Guest: Clara Bizna$$.

11 Mai 20201h 10min

I met Ash Wedsnesday when her band Hand Job Academy played the nerdcore showcase at SXSW in 2015 at the Flamingo Cantina. Two years later, we got engaged; three years later we were married; and five years later, we had a son. On this podcast, we talk about the origin of her band, what it was like touring the UK with Wheatus, and how Hand Job Academy went viral. We also talk about the hopes and dreams for our son. A great interview, thanks Ashley! Special Guest: Ash Wednesday.

4 Mai 20201h

This week on the podcast, MC Snax and I delver further into our thoughts on different sects of Christianity, his upcoming projects, and Violent J's autobiography. We also talk about our recent show together in Columbus and what the hip-hop scene in Newfoundland underground rap scene is like in 2020. A great conversation with a wonderful rapper. Thanks for being on the show MC Snax! Special Guest: MC Snax.

27 Apr 202036min

I met Canadian nerdcore Juggalo rapper MC Snax years ago when we collaborated on a song for one of his projects. Since then, we have become homies, and he recently opened for Schäffer the Darklord, the Doubleclicks and myself in Columbus, Ohio on the Baby Yoda 2020 Election Campaign Trail! We talk about C.S. Lewis, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and his collaboration with Anybody Killa! A great interview with an awesome dude, stay tuned next week for part two! https://mcsnax.bandcamp.com/ Special Guest: MC Snax.

20 Apr 20201h 6min

One day, my guitarist Mike Russo was talking to me about my podcast and said he'd love to interview me for an episode! Initially hoping to record this IRL, we ended up doing the interview remotely during the COVID19 shut down. On today's episode, we talk about "Do the Bruce Campbell", ICP, punk rock and Cartel. We also reminisce about the time a Wild Cherry song inspired me to dance wildly in a Philadephia bar. Thanks Mike! Awesome talking to you!! Special Guest: Mike Russo.

13 Apr 20201h 13min

This week on the podcast, I catch up with K-Murdock, a.k.a. Kyle Murdock, longtime collaborator of Mega Ran and professor of audio. We talk about the time we went on tour with mc chris in 2011, our UK adventures and his collaborations with Mega Ran. We also talk about his love for A Tribe Called Quest, Double Dragon and how to stay optimistic during the quarantine. Thanks Kyle!! Special Guest: K-Murdock.

6 Apr 20201h 5min

When he's not rapping under the moniker Former Fat Boys, Ben Garbe has made a career editing and promoting viral videos for many different clients. On this week's podcast, we talk about Nerdapalooza, our many collaborations, and how he believes Star Wars jumped the shark. We also talk about what it feels like to be an OG rapper in the scene and feature a track from his new album "Nerdvana". A great interview with an inspiring guy, thanks Ben! Special Guest: Ben Garbe.

30 Mar 20201h 22min

This week on the podcast, I chat with Atlanta's Tribe One (Niles Gray) about life as an internationally touring rapper, his family and his day job as a teacher. We also talk about his Amiibo collection and the Silver Surfer, and why he chose to become an English major at Morehouse. We also talk about his favorite albums and Devil Dinosaur... his favorite comic book character of all time! I learned a lot from this amazing person and friend. Thank you Niles! Special Guest: Tribe One.

23 Mar 20201h 24min