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Friday, June 30, 2023

Host and Guest - Curt Neill, Director of Derek's Dead

On this edition of Host and Guest, Rick is joined by Curt Neill, the director/star of the film Derek's Dead. This episode covers Curt's start in comedy, his time performing in and creating shows for Channel 101, his recent short films and an in-depth discussion of his feature film Derek's Dead.

Derek's Dead is now available on multiple streaming platforms including the free-for-all Tubi. You can watch the entire film here:
https://tubitv.com/movies/596620/derek-s-dead

Curt's recent short films are also available here:

https://www.youtube.com/@curtneill

Enjoy this edition of Host and Guest with Curt Neill.
https://ia802602.us.archive.org/32/items/host-and-guest-curt-neill/Host%20and%20Guest%20Curt%20Neill.mp3

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Host and Guest - Oscar Harding, Director of A Life on the Farm

On this edition of Host and Guest, Rick is joined by filmmaker Oscar Harding, director of the documentary A Life on the Farm. Oscar shares the VHS tape origins of the documentary, what it was like to shoot an international production during a pandemic, and how the film has now screened on all seven continents. 

A Life on the Farm is now available on VOD and will have a physical release on Blu Ray & DVD on July 18th. 

https://ia802702.us.archive.org/25/items/host-and-guest-a-life-on-the-farm-oscar-harding/Host%20and%20Guest%20A%20Life%20on%20the%20Farm%20Oscar%20Harding.mp3

Monday, June 12, 2023

Host and Guest - Joe Kwaczala

On this edition of Host and Guest, Rick is joined by comedian Joe Kwaczala to discuss his new special Ooh La La as well as what Joe has been up to in the thirteen years since his last appearance on Host and Guest. The episode covers Joe’s comedy career including The Late Live Show, his viral Tainted Love dance tutorial, his love of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a memorable performance of his at a Milwaukee casino. For more information about Joe, visit his website JoeKwaczala.com and follow him on Twitter @Joekjoek or on Instagram @JoeKwa.


Ooh La La is available now on Helium Comedy Club’s YouTube page:\ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rOLGbrD0uI



https://archive.org/download/host-and-guest-joe-kwaczala-2023/Host%20and%20Guest%20Joe%20Kwaczala%202023.mp3

Monday, June 5, 2023

Host and Guest - Dan Wilson of Semisonic (June 5, 2023)

Dan Wilson of Semisonic is the guest on this edition of Host and Guest. In this episode, Dan talks about the brand new Semisonic songs "Little Bit of Sun" and "Grow Your Own", the band's current Last Summer on Earth tour with Barenaked Ladies, what it is like to be on the road for the first time in twenty years and some memorable moments from past visits to Milwaukee.

The Last Summer on Earth tour will be in Milwaukee on June 7th at the BMO Pavilion. Tickets are available now on ticketmaster.com.

"Little Bit of Sun" and "Grow Your Own" are both available on Spotify as well as YouTube. 

For more information about Semisonic, visit www.semisonic.com.