The Wiki Geeks Strike Back

An attempted good deed by Dan Klass backfires when it catches the eye of a Wiki Geek who wishes he too was "Internet Famous"...

Recorded November 2, 2015 in the original writing room at the Zane Grey Estate, using my Marantz PMD670. "Internet Famous" shot on my old-ass iPhone G3.

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Running Time: 19 minutes

File Size:  17.8 MB

Rated: R (Adult Language and Ideas)

MENTIONS: Wikipedia, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), LA Podcasters, Adam Curry, Leo Laporte, History of Podcasting

A Complete Unknown

I rant to the crickets about how the "Original LA Podcasters" were overlooked by the LA Podfest and the bittersweet sadness of being "a complete unknown."

Recorded September 23, 2015 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate, using my Marantz PMD620. "Endless Summer" shot on my old-ass iPhone G3.

"Like A Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan

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Running Time: 26 minutes

File Size: 24.2 MB

Rated: R (Adult Language and Ideas)

MENTIONS: Lance Anderson (wiki), LA Podcasters, Dan Klass, NBC LA, The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd, Petros Papadakis, Matt "Money" Smith, Jack Kerouac, Charles Bukowski, Road To Los Angeles

Naked Memories of Harbin Hot Springs

A long and rambling trip back 25 years ago, when I almost lived and worked at Harbin Hot Springs.

Recorded September 15, 2015 in the original writing room at the Zane Grey Estate, using my Marantz PMD670. "Harbin Hot Springs Googled" shot on my old-ass iPhone G3.

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Running Time: 43 minutes

File Size:  39.8 MB

Rated: R (Adult Language and Ideas)

MENTIONS: San Francisco, Sonoma County, Lake County, Middletown, Napa County, Calistoga, Cotati, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, The Blues Brothers (Film)

The Beach Boys with "Coach X"

I talk about the time I went to see The Beach Boys at the Universal Amphitheatre with my junior high P.E. teacher, "Coach X."

Recorded August 30, 2015 in the original writing room at the Zane Grey Estate, using my Marantz PMD670. "Beach Boys Googled" shot on my old-ass iPhone G3.

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Running Time: 18:01

File Size:  17 MB

Rated: R (Adult Language and Ideas)

MENTIONS: The Valley Improv, Walter Reed Junior High, D.j. Bonebrake, The Blues Brothers, Eddie Murphy, Jay Leno, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bob Dylan, Dave Alvin

A Reluctant Defense of Adam Curry

Nobody who knows me would call me a fan of Adam Curry, but I still need to defend his cultural legacy.

Recorded September 3, 2015 in the original writing room at the Zane Grey Estate, using my Marantz PMD670. "The Podfather" shot on my old-ass iPhone G3.

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Running Time: 22:26

File Size:  21.2 MB

Rated: R (Adult Language and Ideas)

MENTIONS: Petros and Money, Matt "Money" Smith, Podcasting, Marc Maron, Adam Carolla, North Hollywood High, Dan Klass, Leo Laporte, LA Podcasters, Podshow, Keith and the Girl, Podcasting Hall of Fame, Dawn and Drew

Trump's Hair

The only thing that can defeat Donald Trump is a sudden gust of wind.

Recorded August 25, 2015 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate, using my Marantz PMD620. "Trump's Hair" shot on my old-ass iPhone G3.

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Running Time: 17 minutes

File Size: 16.2 MB

Rated: R (Adult Language and Ideas)

Rob and Slim interview (1:27:30 mark)

MENTIONS: TnB Podcast, New Yorker, Coast to Coast, KFI, Wake-up Call with Gary Hoffmann, 
Mr. Wolters

Love + Suicide

After hearing me on the radio, my old friend "Joanie" sent me an email that took me back to the dark corners of my life.

Recorded August 18, 2015 in the original writing room at the Zane Grey Estate, using my Marantz PMD670. "Love and Suicide" shot on my old-ass iPhone G3.

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Running Time: 22 minutes

File Size:  20.8 MB

Rated: R (Adult Language and Ideas)

Love + Radio "With a Bullet"

MENTIONS: Podcasting, Eagle Rock, PRX, Storytelling, Suicide, Burbank, The Complex Hollywood

Pennies From Heaven

I rant and rave in the rain, until I find my own Pennies From Heaven...

Recorded August 10, 2015 in the original writing room at the Zane Grey Estate, using my Marantz PMD670. "Pennies From Heaven" shot on my old-ass iPhone G3.

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Running Time: 23 minutes

File Size:  21.4 MB

Rated: R (Adult Language and Ideas)

Greta's cover of "Pennies From Heaven" (music by Arthur Johnston and words by Johnny Burke)

MENTIONS: Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run,  Muscular Dystrophy, Radio, North Hollywood High School, South Los Angeles, Ferguson, Watts Riots, Politically Correct, Donald Trump, GOP Debate, Arnold Schwarzenegger,  Straight Outta Compton, Compton, Everybody Knows by Leonard Cohen, Williams Sisters, Meet The Press, "Life Lessons", Martin Scorsese, Nick Nolte, "Rich Man Poor Man", Rosanna Arquette , Steve Buscemi, Spalding Gray, New York City, Twitter

Busy Being Born

Another 'get off my lawn' rant & ramble about trying to find cool podcasts.

Recorded July 18, 2015 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate, using my Marantz PMD620. "Busy Being Born" shot on my old-ass iPhone G3.

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Running Time: 18 minutes

File Size: 17.1 MB

Rated: R (Adult Language and Ideas)

Mentions: Los Angeles, Altadena, Bob Dylan, Art, Poetry, Podcasting,  Facebook, Comatose, This American Life, Me and the Geek, Sounds Like an Earful

Billy Zoom and the Blue Spark

A podcast inspired by X guitarist Billy Zoom's heroic battle against cancer and getting a little help from his friends. 

gofundme: Help Billy Zoom Kick Cancers Butt

Recorded July 9, 2015 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate, using my Marantz PMD620. "Billy Zoom" shot on my old-ass iPhone G3.

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Running Time: 15 minutes

File Size: 13.7 MB

Rated: R

Mentions: Los Angeles, Altadena, Orange County, Observatory OC, Petros and Money, Dodgers, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Rockabilly Hall of Fame

The Original Eastside Podcaster

WTF? 10 years before Marc Maron interviewed President Obama in his garage, I was the lone Eastside podcaster...

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Recorded June 20, 2015 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate, using my Marantz PMD620. "Marc and Barry" shot on my old-ass iPhone G3.

Running Time: 8:09

File Size: 8 MB

Rated: R

Mentions: Glassel Park, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Adam Curry, Podshow, George W. Bush

Dreaming of Levon

A vivid dream with the legendary Levon Helm, reminds me of dreams of long lost friends...

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Recorded May 30, 2015 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate, using a Marantz PMD620. "Notes for Levon" shot on my old-ass iPhone G3.

Quote and "When I Paint My Masterpiece" by Bob Dylan

Running Time: 17:29
File Size: 16.4 MB
Rated: R

MENTIONS: X, The Band, The Big Lebowski, The Eagles, Don Henley, T Bone Burnett, Bruce Springsteen 

Verge of the Dude: Second Greatest North Hollywood Husky

Dude - I'm forced to set the record straight that John Williams is still the greatest North Hollywood Husky.

Recorded April 26, 2015 on the observation deck at the Zane Grey Estate. "Husky For Life" shot by Dinky Bonebrake.

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Running Time: 18:28 / File Size: 17.1 / Rated: R (Salty Language)

MENTIONS: North Hollywood High School, D.j. Bonebrake, John Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr., William H. Macy, James Woods, Ringo Starr, The Beatles, Lou Reed, Steven Spielberg, Walt Disney, George Lucas, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett and Adam Carolla.

It's Free (with D.j. Bonebrake)

To mark my 10th anniversary of podcasting, I revisit my storytelling past and then proudly present my old "It's Free" story with a new drum score by D.j. Bonebrake.

Recorded March 30, 2015 in my pop-up studio in the observation room of the Zane Grey Estate in beautiful Altadena, California.

All stories are written and performed by Lance Anderson. Theme music composed and performed by D.j. Bonebrake.

Produced and confected by Marisol Martinez and Lance Anderson. "D.j., Lance and Ira" shot on my iPhone 3G.

Running Time: 43:40 / File: 40.3 MB / Rated: R

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MENTIONS: Spalding Gray, X, David Letterman, Steven Wright, Ira Glass, This American Life, Dave Alvin, Ronee Blakley, Lewis McAdams, Michael Blake, John Densmore, Ray Manzarek, The Doors, Exene, Bob Dylan, John Doe, Cindy Wasserman, Charles Bukowski, Off-Ramp, Petros and Money, North Hollywood High School.

Rumors of Twain's Demise

My Dad and I tried to stop by Twain's Restaurant in Studio City for breakfast, but instead we entered a portal of memories...

Proudly presented raw, unedited and in one-take... recorded February 28, 2015 on Zane Grey's Observation Deck with my Marantz PMD 620. "Twain's Rumors"captured on my old-ass iPhone 3G.

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Running Time: 17:25 / File Size: 16.4 MB  

Rated: R (Mature Language, Themes and Ideas). Please be advised: Not for all tastes.

"God bless us, every one." ~ Tiny Tim

Verge of the Dude: Back Stage with Melanie Griffith

Hey Dude - I explore the many shades of Melanie Griffith and my back stage encounter with "Lulu"...

Proudly presented raw, unedited and in one-take... recorded February 23, 2015 on Zane Grey's Observation Deck with my old-ass iPhone 3G which also captured "Lulu"...

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Running Time: 16:14 / File Size: 8.0 MB  

Rated: R (Mature Language, Themes and Ideas). Please be advised: Not for all tastes.

"God bless us, every one." ~ Tiny Tim

Searching for Podcasts

My surprisingly difficult search for independent podcasts I wont hate.

Proudly presented raw, unedited and in one-take... recorded January 14, 2015 on Zane Grey's Observation Deck with my Marantz PMD 620. "Palm Succulent"captured on my old-ass iPhone 3G.

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Running Time: 9:04 / File Size: 8.6 MB  

Rated: R (Mature Language, Themes and Ideas). Please be advised: Not for all tastes.

"God bless us, every one." ~ Tiny Tim