The MC Lars Podcast

I first met Doctor Popular in the fall of 2008 while YTCracker and I were finished "the Digital Gangster LP". He collaborated on a few tracks, but after that, we did not see eachother much (other than a show where he opened for me in 2013). On this week's podcast I catch up with Doc to talk about his new game KnifeTank, his upcoming, life in San Francisco, chiptune and his day job at WordPress. A great conversation with a very talented guy! Thanks Doctor Popular! Special Guest: Doctor Popular.

20 Jan 202055min

This week, I catch up with Fishbone's Angelo Moore, while he was reherasing in Berkeley for his New Year's Eve show. We had mad on the VANS Warped Tour in 2011, and reminscied about the festival and its leagacy. We also talked about KRS-One, Roland TR-808 drum machines, and what 2020 means to him. We premiere Angelo Moore & the Brand New Step's new single "Los Angeles" and talk about his future projects. Thanks man! Special Guest: Angelo Moore.

13 Jan 202056min

This week on the podcast, I sit down with a very special person... my big sister Sarah! We talk about childhood memories, Disney and the time I pooped in the yard. We also discuss adoption and how online DNA tests have revealed some surprising things about Sarah's origin story! A great conversation with my favorite tutor and mentor, thanks for being on the show Sarah! Special Guest: Sarah Nielsen.

6 Jan 20201h 16min

An interview with Carl Caprioglio, whose label Oglio Entertainment has released albums by Dan Castellaneta, Wesley Willis, Kool Keith, Parry Gripp, Rappy McRapperson, George Lopez, and myself! This week, we talk about how Caprioglio got started in the music business, vinyl distribution, and his day-to-day schedule. He also offers advice for your record label CEOs and his new television ventues. A great talk an awesome friend, thank you Carl! Special Guest: Carl Caprioglio.

30 Des 20191h 15min

An interview with an O.G. nerdcore star, MAJA (now MAJATRON) got his start rapping about Transformers, and was featured in the 2008 "Nerdcore for Life" documentary. After a decade-long hiatus, the Phoenix, AZ native is back with "HYRUL", a song about his love of Zelda. This week, we talk about mental health, Japanese culture and Breath of the Wild, and premier our collaboration, a remix of "HYRUL". Thanks MAJATRON! Special Guest: MAJATRON.

23 Des 20191h 4min

Karl Olson (Ultraklystron) has been making music of the "nerdcore"-adjacent type for a very long time, and his discography size exceeds most of our other peers. On this episode, we talk about why he moved to Canada, Japanese culture, his work ethic, and the time he almost toured with Beefy and MC Router. We also talk about how the anime-inspired raps he started doing in the 90s have become mainstream and why it's important to have an open mind. Be sure to check out his new album "Variable Undefined". http://karlrolson.com/ Special Guest: Ultraklystron.

16 Des 20191h 15min

An interview with I Fight Dragons frontman Brian Mazzaferri, in which we discuss the tours we’ve done together, his years with Atlantic Records and how his band used Nintendo’s proprietary 3DS technology as a platform to promote his and his band’s music. We also talk about the attention economy, fatherhood, and the time he did the entire Warped Tour in a van, the Dragon Wagon. A great conversation with one of my favorite people, be sure to pick up IFD’s “Canon Eyes”, which drops today! http://ifightdragons.com Special Guest: Brian Mazzaferri.

9 Des 20192h 3min

An interview with Orlando, Florida’s Marc with a C, who is celebrating his twenty-year anniversary with the release of a fan-picked discography and an autobiography. We talk about Jonathan Richmond, Black Sabbath and what it’s like existing as an analogue artist in a digital world. We also dive into the writing process, why it’s good to ignore advice on being “topical”, and of course, Ned Flanders. Thanks Marc! http://marcwithac.com Special Guest: Marc with a C.

2 Des 20191h 7min