Mikeypod

Just under 40 hours before Hurricane Rita reaches Houston, Mikeypod and his roommate Brandon survey the devastation she has already unleashed upon Montrose…as they walk down the street to get ice cream.

MikeyPod’s 80’s dance party! I needed to take the intensity down a notch for an episode, so it’s an all pod un-safe episode with some off the beaten path 80’s tunes for you to enjoy. Also, a free CD giveaway. Listen for details.

Frances Newton was killed tonight by the state of Texas.This is my response and my dedication to her.

Calling All Angels-Jane Siberry Soundseeing of Free Frances Newton banner drop on bridges over highway 59. Mind Blindness-Dirty on Purpose Pair by Laurence Simon Dakus Speaks #1 www.freefrances.org

In this episode I feature an interview with Jewel Nelms. Her daughter is scheduled to be executed on September 14th. For more information about the case and what you can do to stop her death visit www.freefrances.org “Is This The World We Created” by Queen from the album The Works

Tonight I went to a meeting of The Committee to Free Frances Newton. Frances Newton is on death row for allegedly killing her Husband and two children. She is scheduled to be killed on September 14. I am going to continue podcasting at each of the events of this group that I participate in, and will be conducting interviews with people who are close to Frances and the case.

Due to the liberal use of the brown word in this episode, listener discretion is advised. notes:Stereo Total “I Am Naked” from the album Do The Bambi buy it! Promo: Illumination Audio After reading an article in The Houston Press about a Downtown park that is infested with rats, Brandon, Holland, Kortney, and I (I think she said it was spelled with a K) decide to hunt for rats on our own. If nothing else, this soundseeing adventure should illustrate perfectly why I don’t date girls. Review of The Black Math Experiment’s show at Helio’s last weekend. Music from The Black Math Experiment’s forthcoming album: “You Can Not Kill David Arquette” Mikeypod Exclusive: Feet by Laurence Simon War – Frankie Goes to Hollywood thanks for listening!

I recorded this week’s show in Audacity after reading Todd Cochran’s Podcasting: The Do It Yourself Guide. I am quite happy with the sound this week. YAY! Let me know how it sounds! Hopestone Dance’s Artistic Director Jane Weiner is my guest this week. We spent a rainy Friday afternoon together to discuss her upcoming performance The Cooking Show. Jane’s contribution to the arts in Houston, as well her dedication to bringing the arts to children who are at risk made her a perfect candidate to be a guest on the show. I hope you enjoy the interview. This episode features music from Houston’s own The Black Math Experiment. They are appearing this Saturday 9:00 at Helios, 411 Westheimer. Cover is $5.00. See you there! Sample more from The Black Math Experiment at their My Space page or run by Sound Exchange and buy a copy of the What We Do …Is Secret E.P. for yourself! Other featured music: Telepopmusik Love’s Almighty from the album Angel Milk If Thous

This week, I take you on a soundseeing tour of The Orange Show which is one of the coolest places in Houston. I am just fascinated with this place. Check out the photographs I took with my beloved roommate’s camera. Also, this week I start a new weekly segment featuring Laurence Simon’s 100 word stories, I’m thrilled that Mr. Simon is willing to participate in my show. Please check out his blog, and his podcast. Showdown in Marfa – I mentioned this article in the show. Let me know what you think. Anyone up for a road trip? Shout out also to Chris Doelle who can be found at PMC Top 10, Riding with the window down, and Lone Star Gridiron. YAY for local podcasters! As always, thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, (or hate it) let me know! I love getting e-mail. mikeypod(at)gmail(dot)com Featured Music:Kilowats and Vanek-LiesThe Entertainment System-Bigmouth Strikes Again46Bliss-In A Long Time Please support these artists by buying their music! **beware: I am re

Today I went to Cafe Brasil and interviewed Houston filmmaker Sharon Ferranti about her lesbian horror film Make a Wish which you can purchase at Wolfe Video or rent from selected Blockbuster Video locations or Netflix. Two tracks from Chicago’s Matthew Mercer are also featured on this episode. If you want to hear more of Matthew Mercer’s music download it here. Thanks for listening!

This weeks episode includes a visit to the Midtown Farmer’s Market with my pal Frank. I talked to Monica Graham from The Animal Farm , sampled some baked nummies from The Center, and talked to the Culinary Diva herself, Monica Pope, who helped to dispel some myths about how the farmer’s market began. Also in this episode, podsafe music from Climber and Sweet Billy Pilgrim, two of my current obsessions. In my hurry to get this show done, I neglected to mention my new friend Scott Mindeaux who was kind enough to help me get lots of stuff worked out last week when I was having a hissyfit over at qPodder trying to get my show posted and my feed straightened out. Check out his show, he does a weather forecast for all of his listeners, I thought that was just cool as shit! Until next week! Mikey

WOW! It was a pain in the ass to get this thing posted, but at last, here it is! This week I interviewed my pal Roberto Cervantes, a Houston based artist, builder of furniture, painter of murals, animator and all around bad-ass. We decided to let him be DJ so he picked some of his current favorite songs to share with us. This show is longer than usual (usual?? this is only the second episode) but with the songs inside, I figured, what the hell?

Intro to MikeyPod on the BayouBrandon and I ride our bikes to Miller Outdoor Theater for Fourth of July festivitiesThat’s it.