Cosmic Lion Radio

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Graphic Novel artist Troy Little joins us this week on Cosmic Lion Radio. In addition to Fear and Loathing, Troy is also the artist and writer on IDW’s Powerpuff Girls and his creator owned comics Angora Napkin and Chiaroscuro. Troy also has worked in animation for quite some time, working for Spümcø and on many cartoons you know like Ren and Stimpy, Ed, Edd and Eddie and Heavy Metal 2. These jobs have taught him a lot and he shares some of that wisdom with us this week. Troy also chose all the music for this week’s episode and there are some real rockers. So sit back, relax, grab a Singapore Sling with mescal on the side and enjoy this weeks ep! Links: Meanwhile Studios Angora Napkin animated pilot Fear and Loathing on the "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" graphic novel tour    

This week we are back with a special 2015 year in review. Dylan Owens, the music editor of the Denver Post joins us to talk about some of our favorite songs of 2015. We are all over the musical spectrum from Joanna Newsom to JAY-Z. We’ll touch on the resurgence of vinyl, how to really get a job and then wax philosophical about the power of the click. So sit back and enjoy our look at the music of 2015.

We are back with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle co-creator Kevin Eastman!! Such an awesome time talking with him about his new Fan Club project, TMNT/Batman, Grant Morrison and much more. Also this week, back to the funk!! Another hand picked mix-tape of Afro-Funk and soul from the Cosmic Lion. Hop in for more funk then you can shake a mutant turtle at! Kevin Eastman Official Fan-Club: Click Here TMNT/Batman: Click Here  

After a long hiatus we are back and phishier then ever! Over the break I was able to write 3 comics that appeared in the “Ball Street Journal” at Phish’s Magnaball festival. That was cool. You can check those comix out or buy a print of them HERE. That inspired me to do another Phish Edish’ complete with deep cuts, sit-ins, solo projects and tons of awesome stuff from deep in the vaults. Also in this edition we get to speak to Kevin Statesir co-owner of Higher Ground in S. Burlington Vt and Phish family member. We talk about his roots, the amazing 8 Foot Fluorescent Tubes show that helped open HG in 98’ and about what makes HG so special. So check it out, there’s more rare and weird Phish then you can trigger a Blastoplast at. Phish: www.phish.com Higher Ground: http://www.highergroundmusic.com/ 8 Foot Fluorescent Tubes: Click HERE Touchpants: http://touchpants.com/

  This week we celebrate the Grateful Dead’s 50th anniversary by talking to the host of ‘The Grateful Dead Hour,” David Gans. We’ll explore the far-reaching corners of the Dead archives by exploring interpretations of the Dead’s music through out history.  We got to talking, and we found out that the heart and soul of the Dead is really the heart and soul of what Bobby called “misfit power.” Fifty years later here we are, “Fare Thee Well” is about to happen heralding the end of “The Grateful Dead.” What legacy has the Grateful Dead left?  How has The Grateful Dead changed American music forever?  Find out this week on Cosmic Lion Radio.   Links: http://davidgans.com/ http://www.gdhour.com/ https://soundcloud.com/dgans  

Cosmic Lion Radio is back.  This week was a real mind blow.  We have Kevin Eastman, yeah that Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I feel super lucky to have gotten this amazing moment to chat with one of the creators of this property that is, and has been, so near to my heart. We get to quickly chat about everything, where he came from, TMNT, new projects, and even his favorite music.   We learn the music that shaped the old Mirage days and also what he is listening to now.  Also in this episode, major exclusive peaks into the new Monkelion comic on the way out.  Hope you all enjoy this episode with Kevin Eastman, and his "music picks."  Until next time…   Kevin's Website http://www.kevineastmanstudios.com/      

Welcome back to Cosmic Lion Radio! This week Brennan Wagner the colorist for such amazing comics as Django/Zorro, Grendel vs. The Shadow and the upcoming The Spirit miniseries joins us. We get to talk about growing up in the industry, his love of music, Comic Book Rock Stars and we even chat about our mutual love for Jim Mahfood. Talking with Brennan was really great.  This guy is the real deal, super talented and super cool.  Enjoy.   Links Deviant Art - http://tehnoochness.deviantart.com/      

  We are back with Guy Bickel.  This week we jump back in where we left off, Floyd freaks.  We’ll get into Guys adventures on the road with Bootsy Collins, more with Frank Zappa, Cameo, and even Grand Master Flash.  We’ll find out what Guy is listening to now and also who really was, “The girl from the bus, REMEMBER?” All that and more this week on Cosmic Lion Radio. Check out Guy's website at http://guybickel.com/

This week we are on location with Guy Bickel.  Guy is a sound engineer who has toured the world with some of the biggest and best touring acts that have ever graced our ears. Frank Zappa, Bootsy Collins, Cameo, Diana Ross, Mother’s Finest and more.  He was also the bass player from the Cleveland Ohio Space rock band Pi Corp.  During our talk Guy and I spoke about many things, touring, favorite shows, and what it was like to see Pink Floyd at their psychedelic peak.  Guy even played me some recordings of these great artists he made while they were on the road.  These are one of a kind jams from deep in his archive.   We talked for a good 2 hours so I will present this in 2 episodes that I have titled, “The Sound Guy Chronicles.”  Enjoy!! Check out Guy's website at http://guybickel.com/      

Sup Tammy's, for this weeks episode I was lucky enough to interview the twisted brains behind the insult comedy rock powerhouse known as Touchpants.  The one and only Touchpants Prime (Colby Dix) and Touchpants Lube (Chris Friday) invited me to join them for some drinks and a meal while we were all in Miami for the Phish/Touchpants New Years event. Touchpants also features Aram Bedrosian on Bass and Don Hellman (Jon Fishman) on drums. We go deep about the history of Touchpants and the genesis of the band from 2 piece acoustic duo to a 4 piece electric powerhouse.  If you are scared by foul language and poop humor then this episode is not for you.  So if you don't like Scatology, Scatman John or even Scatman Crothers you may shy away from this juicy gem of an ep. If you enjoy that kind of stuff, like me, then you are gonna’ laugh your ass off.  Strap in and make sure your dump truck is full of gas cause this one goes at high speed!!!  Fore!! Special Free Album Download. Poopenis Poetry by Touchpants bit.ly/P

This week I am incredibly honored to present…Matt Wagner.  Prolific writer and artist whose creator owned characters, Grendel and Mage, changed the world of independent comics forever.   Matt went on to work with The Demon,  Trinity (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman), The Shadow, Green Hornet, Django vs. Zorro and much more. I can’t even tell you how awesome it was to talk to Matt.  He was such a cool guy, creative, knowledgeable and super passionate about his work.  You’ll hear some amazing stories in this episode.  Stories about his early breaks, chilling with Quentin Tarantino, and you’ll even learn Matt’s favorite Big Lebowski quote.  Matt Wagner is the complete package.  His brain contains an entire galaxy of stories with only a fraction already on the page.  If you are new to the world of Matt please, listen to this episode and then go read Mage or Grendel, NOW!   Matt’s website: http://www.mattwagnercomics.com/  

This week on Cosmic Lion Radio, Justin Wallner joins us in the studio.  Justin works at Emerald City Comics here in lovely Clearwater Florida.  Emerald City Comics is the leading store in the area and, as far as I’m concerned, one of the best shops ever! It’s great to be face to face and vibe out on these great topics.  We chat about our comic roots, Justin’s published work, comic movies, and some great holiday comic gift ideas.  Also we listened to some great vinyl records while we were hanging out and I ripped them right into the podcast.  So all the music you hear is direct from the original vinyl.    Enjoy and if you’re in the area check out Emerald City and say hi to Justin!   Emerald City's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmeraldCityComics  

This week we sit down with Frank Lisciandro.  Author of the book “Jim Morrison: Friends Gathered Together,”  and an old friend of Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek’s.  Frank, Jim and Ray first met at film school where he and Ray became fast friends. Frank went on to do much more for The Doors including tour photography and editing the films “A Feast of Friends,” which was just re-released, and “HWY” Jim Morrison’s unreleased directorial debut. Frank also helped film the Doors Live at the Hollywood Bowl!  He co-edited two of Jim’s poetry books, "Wilderness” and "The American Night," and the Grammy nominated album “An American Prayer.”  Frank is also an acclaimed photographer and filmmaker and has continued to produce great work including, but not limited to, material dealing with his friend Jim. This interview was an incredible honor as Jim was certainly pivotal in my growth and turned me on to many amazing ideas, poetry, books, music and so much more! Hope you enjoy as much as I did! For more on Frank: Website: h

We are back with part 2 of our Rob Bruce interview.  This week we talk again with Rob about his adventures in collecting.  We’ll find out about some of the most valuable items he’s found, we’ll hear about his possible new show, and we’ll wax intellectual about his gift for digging.  It was a real honor to talk to Rob.  He is a true master of his craft and a guru in his own right. Enjoy and keep on collectin'... Check Rob out on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/popculturizm Twitter - https://twitter.com/popculturizm The Web - http://www.popculturizm.com/ EBay - http://stores.ebay.com/Popculturizm        

Welcome back to Cosmic Lion Radio!!   This week we have part one of our two-part interview with Rob Bruce.  You may know him as the “Popculturist” from AMC’s Comic Book Men. He is also a consultant, toy collector, monster kaiju zoo wrangler, comic book geek  and co-creator of the Asbury Park Comic Con and NY Comic Fest.  We had a great talk about collections, where they come from and how to start.  We talked about rare pieces in his collection and he gives us the dirt on the dirt mall. So tune in to hear it all from Rob.    Check Rob out on Instagram - http://instagram.com/popculturizm Twitter - https://twitter.com/popculturizm The Web - http://www.popculturizm.com/ EBay - http://stores.ebay.com/Popculturizm  

Welcome to our BIG 30/30/30 podcast!!! In our 30-est podcast yet we get to speak to two guys who were in on the ground floor of the life changing institution that is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.  Both Jim Lawson and Steve Lavigne worked for Mirage Studios in the very early days when the TMNT were not yet a household name. We get to talk about those early days a Mirage, the in house antics that went on while working, and the lasting impact that these Turtle Ninjas had on these guys lives.  Also we get to hear some of the music that provided the soundtrack to those formative days when the boys were creating the masterworks of the TMNT comics’ era. So sit back relax and enjoy this trip into the history of Mirage Studios and TMNT, you’ll feel like you were just a turtle on the wall during one of the greatest times in comics history. Click HERE for large version of the Album art  

  Welcome back to Cosmic Lion Radio!!! In our Del-yest edition since last year we EXALT this years Delfest!!!! Welcome back the voice of Delfest Joe Craven!!!! Welcome Jim Lauderdale to the podcast! An amazing artist who I had the pleasure of interviewing with the wild and wonderful Craig Miller from Cumberland’s premier bluegrass band Grand Ole' Ditch. Then we check back in with Doug Schwab the President of the Delfest Foundation to understand the amazing impact Delfest has had on the local community.  This years edition is super special because digitalsoundboard.net has donated a bunch of amazing live recordings from the weekend to us so that we can provide you with the highest quality musical experience in this Delfest edition of Cosmic Lion Radio.  (Other music from livecheese.com and bt.etree.org)    So come on over the tracks and enjoy this years Delfest edition!!   Delbow!! Download below                      

Welcome back to Cosmic Lion Radio!! This week we sit down with Comic Book artist and writer  Sophie Campbell.  She is the creator of The Abandoned, Mountain Girl, Shadoweyes, Wet Moon, Water Baby and recently has leant her art to IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It was a pleasure to talk with Sophie about her life and what makes her write the “slice of life” pieces that she does.   We also were able to nerd out pretty hard on Turtles, which is something we have both been huge fans of since the beginning. This weeks album art I did as a tribute to Sophie's beautiful style that originally caught my eye in the first place. (Click here for full size art)  Hope you enjoy, see ya next week! Sophie's Deviant Art Page: http://mooncalfe.deviantart.com/   Art binge on this for a while!!  Click HERE for iTunes stream...click below to stream from here...  

  This week, in our most ginchy episode yet, we sit down with comic creator and all around awesome guy Mike Allred (Madman, Red Rocket 7, X-Statix, FF, Silver Surfer).  We get to talk about his early influences and family, we’ll hear about music’s impact on his life, and about how one “Madman” changed his life forever.  Also in this episode we get to hear songs from Mike's band The Gear. For more on them check THIS OUT More about Mike can be found at his website: http://www.aaapop.com or his blog http://allredart.blogspot.com/    

  This week we sit down with our "Comedy Historian" Tanichee Cain.  She walks us though Comedy’s humble beginnings in Vaudeville and takes us on a brief journey through The Borscht Belt and the Chitlin’ Circuit, through the revolutionary 60’s and 70’s and then shows us where Comedy is going today.  We talk about censorship and the comedian who was arrested for saying a word (actually two 4 letter words and a preposition).  In this journey through comedy we get to hear from some of the greatest comedians of all time, from Jack Benny to Steve Martin and all the way up to John Mulaney.  So sit back and enjoy the first part of our expose on the History of Comedy.  Tanichee will be returning for a regular Comedy episode on the 6’s.  Cosmic Lion Comedy on the 6’s. **Recorded before Cosby scandal**