The MC Lars Podcast

I have known Chason Matthams for over twenty years, and on this episode, we talk about some of our favorite teachers form middle and high school, his experience with graduate school, his creative process, the Simpsons and post-internet art. My first painter guest, Chason provides some insight on how he has worked to build his "brand" in the art world (while also putting time and attention into his work and teaching), and how he uses Instagram to help promote his paintings. I apologize for telling on him in middle school for "reinterpreting" a Nine Inch Nails song for a creative writing project, and we talk about conscious and unconscious influences, including his work on Comedy Central's "Jeff and Some Aliens" . A great discussion about the New York art world... thanks again Chason! Special Guest: Chason Matthams.

30 Sep 20191h 44min

Insane Ian bridges the “nerdcore” and “Dementia” artist scenes effortlessly. The Baltimore transplant has found a home in Chicago hosting the annual FuMP Fest (Funny Music Project Festival) and regularly releases hilarious original and parody music as Insane Ian. One of MC Frontalot’s favorite artists of all time, Ian sat down with me to talk about his creative process, his business model, and the differences between the YouTube and old-school nerdcore artists. A great interview with a passionate, talented young man, it was awesome having Ian Bonds on the podcast! Thanks dude! Special Guest: Insane Ian.

23 Sep 201948min

An interview with Brooklyn’s Alec A. Head, frontman of Ghostbound. We talk about how growing up on the central Californian coast inspired him as an artist and how his music and acting were greatly influenced by his time working at Monster Video in Carmel. We also talk about his future plans, his love of the new Tool album and how playing in different projects has helped with the songwriting for Ghostbound. An awesome interview with an intelligent guy, thanks to Alec for being on the podcast! Special Guest: Alec A. Head.

16 Sep 20191h 19min

This week, I sat down with Seattle's Kyle Stevens (Kirby Krackle) to talk about his love of Pearl Jam, Dr. Strange and the time he opened for “Weird Al” Yankovic. Kyle and I have played many shows together over the years, and I am always blown away by his positivity and catchy, fun, “nerd rock” music. We talk about the changing comic book con scene over the past decade and what artists like he and I can do to help build our fanbases and stay creative. Thanks Kyle! A very special episode. Special Guest: Kirby Krackle.

9 Sep 20191h 10min

This week's episode revists my "first every podcast." I was very fortunate to go to a high school with a radio station, KSPB 91.9, and on March 17th 2000, my interview with the late, great Ric Masten aired. I went to Masten's house in Big Sur, and we talked about his approach to writing, how he made his living as a poet, and how he had built a community of fans in the early years of the internet. Recorded after his recent diagnosis with prostate cancer, Masten lived for eight years after this inteview, passing away at the age of 78 on 5/9/08. He inspired us to live every day authentically. An interview with a very inspiring and awesome guy, I wanted you all to hear this. His books can be found on Amazon and his music can be found on Discogs. Special Guest: Ric Masten.

2 Sep 201948min

Beefy and I have been friends since 2007, when he performed with us in Seattle. Since then, he and I have collaborated on over a dozen songs and played many shows together, including a hilarious one in Amsterdam. We reminsce on the early days of nerdcore, talk about his new album, and speculate on where the genre is going. A breath of fresh air in the hip-hop music scene, Beefy is as humble as he is talented. Special Guest: Beefy.

26 Aug 20191h 45min

After playing in punk bands and writing for the SF Weekly, SFSU graduate and entrepreneur Matt Saincome started the Hard Times. Focusing on indie and DIY culture, the Hard Times making fun of everything from vegans to Juggalos, while it's technology-based offshoot the Hard Drive lampoons gamer culture. We talk about his early years, Matt's philosophy on being straight edge and his new venture, OutVoice. Recorded in his backyard in Pacifica, Matt was candid and very funny, and it was great meeting him. Be sure to pre-order their new book, "The Hard Times: The First 40 Years". Special Guest: Matt Saincome.

21 Aug 20191h 33min

Dan Bull and I first collaborated a few years ago on his Fortnite song, where I was one of 100 rappers rapping about the iconic game. Since then, we have written a song together with Mega Ran and made a music video. When I was in Birmingham, England, I stopped by Dan's studio to learn about his work ethic, his YouTube channel, and how he has balanced fatherhood with being an artist. We also talk about our shared love of Goldie Lookin' Chain, and he speculates on why the Insane Clown Posse was never as big in the UK as they were in the US. Thanks Dan!

12 Aug 20192h 1min