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Ep. 86 - Peter Jesperson (Author/Tastemaker)
30-10-2023
Ep. 86 - Peter Jesperson (Author/Tastemaker)
Our first return guest, Peter Jesperson! Peter chats with Dylan about his new book ‘Euphoric Recall’ which covers his eclectic career in music. The two discuss his time managing the Replacements and R.E.M., his tenure at the legendary music store Oar Folkjokeopus, working with New West records and much more.

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Ep. 86 - Peter Jesperson (Author/Tastemaker)
30-10-2023
Ep. 86 - Peter Jesperson (Author/Tastemaker)
Our first return guest, Peter Jesperson! Peter chats with Dylan about his new book ‘Euphoric Recall’ which covers his eclectic career in music. The two discuss his time managing the Replacements and R.E.M., his tenure at the legendary music store Oar Folkjokeopus, working with New West records and much more.
Ep. 85 - Bob Mehr on The Replacements' "Tim: Let It Bleed Edition"
28-08-2023
Ep. 85 - Bob Mehr on The Replacements' "Tim: Let It Bleed Edition"
Dylan chats with Bob Mehr (2X Grammy Winner and Author of 'Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements') about all things 'Mats and more. Dylan and Bob discuss the upcoming Replacements reissue, "Tim: Let It Bleed Edition" and the behind the scenes work that helped this project come to fruition.
Ep. 84 - Robert Holguin (Journalist / Filmmaker)
15-08-2023
Ep. 84 - Robert Holguin (Journalist / Filmmaker)
Dylan chats with Robert Holguin about Robert's eclectic career as a journalist, news anchor, filmmaker and more. The two discuss Robert's new documentary project about the making of the new Sloppy Boys record, 'Sonic Ranch'.
Ep. 83 - Nathan Price (Jenny Besetzt, Hopscotch Music Festival)
07-08-2023
Ep. 83 - Nathan Price (Jenny Besetzt, Hopscotch Music Festival)
Dylan talks to Nathan Price about the new Jenny Besetzt record and organizing Hopscotch Music Festival. The song featured in the episode is "Abridged Dream (Disintegration)" off of the album Goner by Jenny Besetzt.
Ep. 82 - Bob Nastanovich (Pavement)
23-06-2023
Ep. 82 - Bob Nastanovich (Pavement)
Dylan and guest host Brett Nash sit down with Bob of the legendary band Pavement. Come one, come all, hear horse talk, tennis talk, and even some music talk!
Ep. 81 - Lori Goldston (Cellist/Multi-Instrumentalist, Black Cat Orchestra, Nirvana, Earth)
18-04-2023
Ep. 81 - Lori Goldston (Cellist/Multi-Instrumentalist, Black Cat Orchestra, Nirvana, Earth)
The talented Lori Goldston was kind enough to sit down and chat with Dylan about her outlook on music and life. Enjoy!
Ep. 80 - Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock
09-03-2023
Ep. 80 - Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock
Michael “Mookie” Blaiklock is a hilarious actor, writer, comedian, and podcaster. You may know him from a million things but one that stands out to me is his role as Eli in "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23." Enjoy!
Ep. 79 - Ross Harris (Videographer/Photographer)
14-02-2023
Ep. 79 - Ross Harris (Videographer/Photographer)
We're back with Ross Harris (https://rossangeles.net/) talking to Dylan about his career behind a camera, making music videos and other visual art along the way.
Ep. 78 - Nick Thorburn (Islands, The Unicorns)
18-04-2022
Ep. 78 - Nick Thorburn (Islands, The Unicorns)
Welcome back to Season 3 of the Comfort Monk podcast! So excited for what we have in store this year. Today, Dylan sits down with Nick Thorburn and talk about his approach to art in all of its forms. Thanks for everyone's ongoing support for CM!
Ep. 77 - Hudson Bell
19-11-2021
Ep. 77 - Hudson Bell
Guest host John Furr talks to Hudson Bell about his upcoming album, Psychic Breaks coming out November 26th! Check out comfortmonk.com for the video premiere of “Big City, Small World”!
Ep. 76 - Paul Bowers (The Camellias, Brutal South)
14-10-2021
Ep. 76 - Paul Bowers (The Camellias, Brutal South)
Eddie and Paul have a nice chat about his new album “Words Are Fragile Vessels,” labor issues, and southern Brutalism. Read his newsletter Brutal South here.
Ep. 75 - Ross Farrar (Ceremony, Spice)
01-09-2021
Ep. 75 - Ross Farrar (Ceremony, Spice)
Guest host (almost a regular host at this point!) Nick Black has a short chat with Bay Area legend Ross Farrar about his history with Ceremony’s changing output and how Spice came to be. Spice’s new self-titled album is available here!
Ep. 74 - Tim Baltes (Drummer)
20-08-2021
Ep. 74 - Tim Baltes (Drummer)
Tim Baltes joins guest host Michael Crawford to give shape to his career, from becoming a bearded tech-death drummer to becoming a groove player. Tim has constructed a positive and fun Instagram community, where he plays drums joyfully and eats snacks critically. Check out his website at timbaltes.com!
Ep. 73 - Jeremy Radio Smith (Thousand Dollar Movie, Raineers, Public Radio)
04-08-2021
Ep. 73 - Jeremy Radio Smith (Thousand Dollar Movie, Raineers, Public Radio)
Eddie got an opportunity to hear the bass-wielding, always-cracking-up Jeremy Radio describe his long career on the road and his DIY approach. Check out Thousand Dollar Movie’s latest release on their bandcamp and/or Comfort Monk: Pursuance Vol. 1.
Ep. 72 - Mark Burgess (The Chameleons)
02-08-2021
Ep. 72 - Mark Burgess (The Chameleons)
Nick Black has a late night chat with Mark Burgess, pioneering post-punk vocalist and bassist for The Chameleons. They trace a lineage from Alice Cooper to The Chameleons to Soft Kill.
Ep. 71 - Milo Aukerman & Bill Stevenson (Descendents)
08-07-2021
Ep. 71 - Milo Aukerman & Bill Stevenson (Descendents)
Comfort Monk is psyched to present our interview with Milo & Bill of the Descendents! Guest host Nick Black talks to these legends of the early hardcore/punk rock scene in California about coffee, touring, and growing up on a band's music. Their new record '9th & Walnut' is out July 27th via Epitaph!
Ep. 70 - Gerald Casale (DEVO)
15-06-2021
Ep. 70 - Gerald Casale (DEVO)
Celebrate our 70th episode with special guest Gerald Casale! Gerald and Dylan talk Rolling Stone(s), devolution, and his new Record Store Day release.
Ep. 69 - Kiefo Nilsson (Brother, Sister; Nilsson sings Nilsson)
09-06-2021
Ep. 69 - Kiefo Nilsson (Brother, Sister; Nilsson sings Nilsson)
Dylan and Kiefo talk about his wildlife photography, playing his father’s music, and the intersection between comedy and music. **Bumper music is Rainmaker by Harry Nilsson, performed by Kiefo Nilsson**
Ep. 68 - Tobias Grave (Soft Kill, The Criminal World)
26-05-2021
Ep. 68 - Tobias Grave (Soft Kill, The Criminal World)
Guest Host Nick Black talks to Tobias Grave. They talk about a scene's revival vs revitalization, Spotify vs Bandcamp, and Brittney Spears vs. Modern Art. Their spectacular live record "Live at the Crystal Ballroom" came out earlier this month!
Ep. 67 - Julianna Riolino (J.R., Daniel Romano's Outfit)
20-05-2021
Ep. 67 - Julianna Riolino (J.R., Daniel Romano's Outfit)
Julianna and Dylan do a deep dive into her songwriting philosophy and process! Check out her J.R. EP here! Featuring a surprise guest. **Bumper Music - "BE MY MAN" by J.R.**