JedBanger's Ball

You know him, you love him, Mike Watt legendary bass player of the Minutemen is on the show today. Jed and his band Zig Zags recently recorded a split 7" with Mike and his band the Secondmen where they each cover each others songs. The "LA to Pedro ep" is out now via Nomad Eel records! On this episode Jed heads down to San Pedro to guest on the Watt from Pedro show and then turns the mic around on Watt himself. There aren't any real specific topics covered here just a couple of road dogs rambling on about life and music. Strap yourself in, you're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Bradley Iger is a freelance automotive journalist writing for publications such as The Drive, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. Jed and Brad met over their love of music (particulary the Stooges" and old "Muscle Cars." In this episode we discuss Bradley's upbring in Orange County, Old School car clubs and the future of electric and self driving automobiles. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Laurel Stearns in a band manager and Talent Buyer for the Adult Swim Festival.  On this episode we talk about Laurel's upbring in Palm Springs, her early punk days and eventual move to LA and what it takes to manage an artists career in 2020! You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

I don't remember how I met Akul but as I have gotten to know him over the years I've found out that we have a ton in common. We have the same sense of humor allowing ourselves to be made fun of as well as breaking each other's balls. We both come from an Improv comedy background and have been involved in music as well as acting. In this episode we discuss Akul's Indian origins, his beginnings in Improv Comedy and his cultural appropriations of both White and Jamaican cultures. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Ian Murray is one of the funniest people I know without an agent. We met on tour in D.C. and years later recconected in LA making pizzas at the same place. Under the guise of Butch Bastard, Ian writes lyrically fortified songs, taking inspiration equally from Country Music and Hip Hop  On this episode we talk about growing in Seattle, being addicted to Weed and unfortunately we forget to bring up his Christian Youth Pastor- Tanner Cross. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

In this return episode Jed gives us an update on Zig Zags shows and begins part 1 of a diary highlighting the last European tour. Jed also talks about loss, tips for playing outdoor festivals and workout songs....i.e. not Thunderstruck. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Mike Plante is a documentary film maker and programmer for the Sundance Film Festival. In this episode we sit down with Mike and discuss growing up with a unique family business, the early films that inspired him and music and movies as art vs. entertainment. Also Dave Mustaine calls in to discuss his new band Megadeth. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Kevin Bigley is an actor, director and writer known for shows such as Bojack Horseman, Sirens and his own Amazon series, Parked. Jed and Kevin met on twitter just fucking around and now they sit down to talk about how to get an agent Hollywood, improv comedy vs standup , Prison riots and more. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Adam Wade drummer of Legendary D.C. bands Shudder to think and Jawbox joins us on the show today. We talked about growing up in the early days of the D.C. Hardcore scene, working within the major label system as an artist and why the Who is never as heavy as that one guy says they are...You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball! 

Chad Ubovich has the grand distinction of being the first "repeat" guest here on the show. We spoke with Chad about burning yourself out on the road, finding sobriety and trying to make music that matters. Also my buddy Dean Whitmore calls in to blow up my spot. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Casey Dobbins is a Vegetarian Peace Chef and Food Designer. Casey loves weed and The Grateful Dead (especially Jerry). Jed and Casey met as cooks at the restaraunt ELF in Los Angeles. In this chat the two catch up about kitchen accidents, Casey's move from Kansas to LA, and getting high at work with Snoop Dogg. Casey can be found here www.caseydobbins.com You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

David Fearn or as he goes by "Shitshow Dave" or as I mistakingley call him in the intro David Kearn. Shitshow is a photographer and artist living in Los Angeles. Originially from Birmingham, England, Shitshow has been documenting the LA music scene with his wild up close and personal black and white styllized photos for a couple years now.  His images of bands such as Melted Bodies, Die Group, Surfbort and more can be found wheatpasted onto the walls of DIY music venues, collected in his zine or probably most conveniently at his website https://www.davidfearn.com/ You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

The Podcast has been off for awhile with Zig Zags touring and writing for the next album but it got me thinking about prank calls and other things to listen to when you're in the van and you can't all agree on the same music. I can't remember exactly where I first heard the Derek Tape, but I've listened to it more times than I can count and I'm always surprised when people I meet in other bands haven't heard it. I got sick of trying to tell people where they could find it online so I decided to do an episode that  features the phone call in it's entirety. Luckily I'm friends with Sean Kelly who happens to be the original source for the tape so I had him come over and explain a couple  details. So if you're on the road or just hanging with some friends, put this sucker on and trip out on some of the best acid fueled descriptions of rock and roll, run ins with the law and drug overdosed parking mishaps. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Kashy Khaledi is a former journalist who worked at Grand Royal and Capitol Records before starting his winery "Ashes and Diamonds"  www.ashesdiamonds.com

Kashy and Jed sit down to talk about his parents emigration from Iran, leaving the music business to start a winery and what climate change means for the future of his business. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Don Nguyen known in the skateboarding as "The Nuge" is a professional skater and musician. On today's show we talk to Don about his parents emigration from Vietnam, growing up in Oklahoma and how a near death experience in Africa made him fearless, You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

In this episode we sit down with a young knife maker named Nicholas Berkofsky. Jed and Nick talk about growing up in London before moving to LA, finding his love of knife making through gardening and the culinary arts and the process it takes to forge steel in your backyard. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

To see some of Nicholas's work and to purchase a knife please visit www.fellknives.com

John Dwyer is the mastermind behind Oh Sees and one half of the esteemed Castle Face Records. In this episode Jed and John continue their long history of ball breaking, interruptions and general shit talking. This one ain't so much an interview as much as a speaking challenge by two guys who are always looking for the microphone. I am warning you that you are listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

When I first met Andy Kadin he seemed like a regular guy who worked in advertising. Soon though I could tell he was funny, smart and kind and we quickly became friends. When he told me he wanted to open an East Coast style sandwich shop I tried to offer any help or knowledge I had as a self taught chef. Years later the dude is running a fucking bread empire not far from where this episode was taped. This is my "How I Built This" episode as we follow Andy on his path from the soul-crushing world of advertising to the back breaking life of a baker.  You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball

Jeff Friburg is a musician, photographer and graphic design artist. He sits down with Jed to discuss his new band Numb.er, growing up in the suburbs of LA, and why he gets kicked out of bands. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Two Shannons in a row! Shannon Lay the singer-songwriter stops by to discuss touring by yourself, medical marijuana and the Simpsons. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Shannon and The Clams are one of those bands that reminds you of why people fled their small towns to move to San Francisco before the internet folks came in and white washed the city. The Clams have a new record out and are currently on tour with Dan Aurbach. Shannon herself also has a "solo" album on the way. She stopped in on her way to the airport to talk about growing up mormon in the hills of Napa Valley, recording her solo debut with legendary nashville sessions musicians and what Dwight Yoakam is really doing when he's shaking his tush. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Mary Lattimore is a Los Angeles based harpist. Her 2016 debut album "At The Dam" was recorded during stops along a roadtrip across America. Her new album "Hundreds of Days" will be released via Ghostly International on May 18th. In this episode Jed and Mary discuss her move to Los Angeles, the methods used to record her music and the Austrian wine Gruner Vetliner. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball

Pat Thomas is an author, musician and music archivist.  In this episode we talk about Pat's career in music and focus on his contributions to the book "Heaven Was Detroit" and specifically his chaper on Motown's "Black Forum" record label. This episode is sponsored by Shinola Audio.

Jed and Eric met in Seattle years ago. They even played a little music together as evidenced by the long lost "Boogie with Jed" recording. In this episode we talk to Eric about the fornation of Fruit Bats, his years on the road supporting such bands as Ugly Casanova and The Shins, and his subsequent move to LA to work in scoring films.

Brendan Donnelly is an artist, And unlike actors or musicians or any other fucktard who uses the term loosley, the dude can actually draw. We sat down to talk about his childhood cartoons, the pre-instagram artistic hustle, and his current independent and corporate projects. You're listening to JedBanger's Ball!

Our sponsor today is Dunkin' Donuts https://www.dunkindonuts.com/en

You can find Brendan's work here http://www.brendandonnelly.us/

Lars Finberg is an old buddy of mine going on almost 20 years now. He has also been in some of my favorite bands including the A Frames, The Intelligence and The Unnatural Helpers. Out of those 3 I have played alongside him in the least popular ones. Now he just goes by Lars Finberg to keep things nice and easy. 

Warning! This episode of Jedbanger's Ball is a discussion regarding the upcoming Bitcoin fork and Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency in general. I would dare say it it the pilot episode for myself and my guest Stryder and our interests in this new technology. This is not art. You have been warned!

In this episode I talk about my recent run in with the Hertz Car Rental company as well as some updates on Zig Zags, Bitcoin and Breathe Work.

This episode is sponsored by Permanent Records, Animals Magazine, GHS Strings and Vissla Surf.

In this episode I talk to filmaker Stiles White director of Ouija. We discuss his early days in Houston, writing with his wife, and the road to directing his first feature film. This episode is sponsored by Vissla Surf and GHS Strings.

In this episode I introduce my new DIY format and get you up to date on the goings on including bar fights in Brussels, Wine in Sonoma, Surfing and Bitcoin....

What the Hell is Jedbanger's Ball? 

Jedbanger's Ball are no-holds barred interview podcasts featuring music industry vet Jed Maheu (former A&R/Publicity at Sub Pop and Seattle weekly columnist and member of metal punk trio Zig Zags zigzags.bandcamp.com interviewing some of the biggest and brightest of the thriving modern underground music scene. 

Follow us on instagram @jedbangersball

Lauren Marie Mikus, is a music supervisor and musician living in Los Angeles, California. A Texan by birth, Lauren honed her interest in music supervision working on Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life in Austin, Texas. She assumed the role of Music Supervisor for Mr. Malick's most recent films, To The Wonder and The Knight of Cups as well as the forthcoming project Weightless and Voyage of Time in addition to working on many other notable projects including A.J Edwards' The Better Angels, Jeremy Saulnier's Green Room, and Jeff Nichols' Loving. 

She spends the rest of her time as the singer/guitarist in her band Gal Pals, also based in LA.

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released May 31, 2016 

What the Hell is Jedbanger's Ball? 

Jedbanger's Ball are no-holds barred interview podcasts featuring music industry vet Jed Maheu (former A&R/Publicity at Sub Pop and Seattle weekly columnist and member of metal punk trio Zig Zags zigzags.bandcamp.com interviewing some of the biggest and brightest of the thriving modern underground music scene. 

Follow us on instagram @jedbangersball

Larry Hardy is the owner of In The Red Records home of bands such as the Gories, Jay Reatard, Thee Oh Sees and TY Segall. This year celebrates the 25th Anniversary of In The Red Records with at 3 day show at the Echo/Echoplex in Los Angeles July 14th-16th feat. Ty Segall, Wand, The Gories, The Oblivions, Meatbodies and more!

In this interview Larry talks about the early days of LA punk, starting a record label while orking in a grocery store and driving around the Misfits in his parents' car.

Robbie Williamson is a conceptual artist, performer and composer based out of Los Angeles CA. He's performed at LACMA, MOCA as well as international performances around the world as a founding member of We Are The World and Dreamers. He has scored numerous films as well as contributed compositions to several dance and theater productions.He is currently making works for a solo show at MAMA Gallery as Double Diamond Sun Body. Find out more at doublediamondsunbody.com

Ward Robinson is a longtime rock and fashion photographer for publications like LA Record and for brands like Brothers Marshall and Reebok. He's also the Creative Director and Founder of West Coast outlaw men's mag, www.animalsmag.com Check out his work here - wardrobinsonphoto.com

Carlos Nino is a musician, composer, producer, radio host, DJ and music consultant. He’s toured with numerous bands and as a DJ throughout the US, Europe and Japan, and he’s been a creative part of more than 75 records. He's one of the founding DJs ofwww.dublab.com and was music programmer on KPFK 90.7FM Los Angeles from 1995-2015. He’s currently making the world better place through music. Find out more at carlosnino.info

Mish Way is co-founder and frontwoman of the band White Lung, as well as a freelance writer for for VICE, Noisey, Dazed & Confused, and many more. White Lung's first LP Sorry was released in spring of 2012 to critical acclaim. Now signed to Domino Records, the band is about to release their 4th album this year. Check her out atwww.mishway.com.

On this episode of Jedbangers Ball we talk with musician/actor and the man with the #2 slot on the Elle Girl "Best Looking Boys in Rock" list - Johnathan Rice. A prolific artist, Rice starred as Roy Orbison in the film Walk the Line and has multiple albums under his belt, both solo and in collaboration with his better half, Jenny Lewis. The duo recorded their debut under the name "Jenny and Johnny" and have since gone on to score numerous films together, including the newest Meryl Streep vehicle, Ricki and The Flash. 
www.johnathanrice.com

On this episode we talk to Justin Gage, the man behind the great Aquarium Drunkard music blog, as well as founder of Autumn Tone Records, DJ on SIRIUS/XM satellite radio’s XMU and music supervisor and film and music consultant for Mark Mothersbaugh's Mutato Muzika. We talk with Justin about juggling a million jobs, writing about what you love and the 10 year anniversary of Aquarium Drunkard. www.aquariumdrunkard.com

On episode 12 we talk with longtime producer and good pal Thom Monahan about his start in music as a multi-instrumentalist for acts like The Pernice Brothers and The Lilys and his work as a sought-after producer, working with artists such as Devendra Banhart, Vetiver, Chris Robinson and Peter, Bjorn and John. 

www.globalpositioningservices.net/client/thom-monahan/

Sean Hoffman is a good buddy of mine. We played in a country band and even wrote a children's record together. Now Sean makes a living writing and recording music for TV, Film, Video Games and whatever else he gets hired for. In this episode we discuss Sean's formative years as a heavy metal army brat, his eventual move out to Los Angeles, and his time as a hired gun in a successful indie rock band. 

Find out more about Sean or maybe hire him for your next project here: 
www.seanhoffman.net

To celebrate our 10th episode of Jedbanger's Ball, we decided to do something a little different. Instead of a guest, we pull back the veil and get to know a bit more about our producers and our host. We talk about how lame and how awesome the internet is, why we wanted to do this podcast in the first place and as a finale, Jed tells the epic tale of the loss and long-awaited return of his beloved 1992 Gibson Les Paul.

On this episode of Jedbangers we talk hot dogs, guitars and go deep into the meaning of Rush's 2112 with California native Chad Ubovich. Chad began ripping through the rock scene in 2011 as guitarist for Mikal Cronin and bassist in FUZZ. He is also lead shredder in his own rad band, Meatbodies.www.facebook.com/Meatbodies

In this episode we try to unravel the mystery of music licensing with two of my favorite folks in the business. Tiffany and I also sit back and listen to Lacey as she forgets what she's talking about. Our guests for episode 7 are Lacey Swain, Director of Licensing at Sub Pop Records www.subpop.com and music supervisor Tiffany Anders, who has worked on television shows such as You're The Worst and on numerous features films, including Like Crazy, Smashed and The End of Tour (www.imdb.com/name/nm0026054/).

In this episode we try to unravel the mystery of music licensing with two of my favorite folks in the business. Tiffany and I also sit back and listen to Lacey as she forgets what she's talking about. Our guests for episode 7 are Lacey Swain, Director of Licensing at Sub Pop Records www.subpop.com and music supervisor Tiffany Anders, who has worked on television shows such as You're The Worst and on numerous features films, including Like Crazy, Smashed and The End of Tour (www.imdb.com/name/nm0026054/).

This week's guest is Jimi Hey, DJ and drummer for the likes of The Rapture, Ariel Pink, Beachwood Sparks, The Lilys and more. You can check him spinning at clubs around LA and on his show, Rainbow Jail at dublab.com/labrat/labrat-jimi-hey/ 

You can also hear his original jams, dj sets and more, at 

soundcloud.com/jimithekidd. 

This week Jed talks with hardcore legend Rick Rodney of Strife about bleeding from the head, playing in Europe and his parallel career as an in demand fashion and art photographer. 

Check out Strife 
www.facebook.com/Strifelosangeles/ 

Check out Rick's Photo work here 
www.rickrodneyphoto.com

J. Bennett is a rock writer and musician from Boston, MA. He and Jed go back about 15 years when they met in a hotel room during SXSW. Currently J. plays guitar in Ides Of Gemini and bass for Black Mare and Mustard Gas & Roses. He writes for Decibel, Noisey, High Times, Revolver and Iron Fist.

This week we talk to comic artists Tom Neely and Keenan Marshall Keller, creators of many awesome band logos, rad T-shirt designs and also the incredible new Image Comics series The Humans. Speed freaks, acid heads, hot chicks, haggard Vietnam vets just returned empty-eyed and gape-jawed from the jungle, rocknroll heroes, leather-clad outlaws, peeling rubber, roaring engines, gleaming choppers and MONKEYS– The Humans takes all the beautiful chaos of the 1970s California underground and tweaks and twists it into comic book mayhem. Jedbangers' Ball interviews the creators about making art and riding high. 

www.humansforlife.com 

imagecomics.com/comics/series/the-humans

Ty Segall is just about the most prolific shredder out there, singing and playing drums and guitar on eight of his own solo albums as well as with his bands Fuzz, Ty Segall Band... and a bunch more we can't remember. He also produces many awesome albums for bands including Endless Bummer, Zig Zags and La Luz. He is currently recording his sophomore record with Fuzz. Check him out at ty-segall.com.

This episode features Josh Landau guitarist and lead singer and founder of the scuzzed out classic dirt rock fury of L.A. band The Shrine. He skates, shreds and runs his band and his business, Eliminator, out of his parent’s garage in Venice California. 
In this episode we talk about growing up by the beach touring with your siblings and your girlfriend, and owning piece of punk rock history. 

Check out The Shrine over at 

theshrine.bandcamp.com

Director/Actor/Musician Calvin Lee Reeder 
Reeder started his career in the weirdo wilds of Seattle public access, his variety show Jerkbeast www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BKpVuDHVxQ (hosted by a guy in a paper mache monster head), gaining an international following. Reeder is currently king of the Sundance Fest midnight circuit, directing numerous surreal, horror/punk shorts and two features, The Oregonian and The Rambler. 
Learn more at - 
www.calvinleereeder.com

Yasi Salek is the pen (or rather keyboard) behind the great music and culture blog Cultist Zine www.cultistzine.com, founder editor of upcoming mag, Crying, as well intrepid blogger for the likes of Nasty Gal, The Hundreds, Huffington Post and more. She writes about music and all sort of other awesome things and djs rad music as well. 

In this episode she makes fun of Jed for trying to get her to play a dumb music game.

Our premiere podcast interview features Liz Tooley and Lance Barresi. Liz and Lance started the awesome Permanent Records in Chicago in 2006. They opened a second location in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of L.A. on in June 2011 and moved to their current location in Highland Park in 2014. They also have a rad band called Endless Bummer, with a current lp out on In The Red.www.permanentrecordschicago.com