My friend Zach Noe Towers flew into town from LA for a few things this weekend, and obviously to record this amazing new episode of Rock Paper Podcast! You can catch Zach Friday 6/26 at PRIDE Fest STL in Solider Memorial Park he's doing a stand up set 8:30-9p. More info here. He also wrote a short film, Killer Friends, and having a showing of it at Washington University Emerson Auditorium. More info here.

This episode was a lot of fun as Zach and Myself discuss comedy, Killer Friends, and the new Pizza Hut Hot Dog Stuffed Crust pizza. (hoping for some more sponsor $$$)

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Today I was able to sit down and chat with broadcasting legend "Radio" Rich Dalton. He's been on the St.Louis airwaves nearly 45 years. It was an absolute honor to talk with him and learn a little something about broadcasting and hear some great Rock N Roll stories. Rich tells about being able to see The Who play in '71, playing pinball with Stevie Nicks, and his latest project with OurMusicalRoots.com or TheRoots.fm. You can grab the free app for Our Musical Roots on your Apple or Android device, or stream music through the site 24/7. 

Be sure to also catch Rich Dalton withi his band, The Fourth Row at The Sheldon Concert Hall August 28th. 

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This weekend I was able to catch up with my friend Sally Brooks, who was in town headlining the Valley Park Funny Bone. We talked about her moving to New York soon, some start into comedy, and her album coming out this fall on Rooftop Comedy. I met Sally through past guest and friend of the show Jeremy Essig about 2 years ago, when she was featuring in clubs, since then Sally's career has really been talking off.

Keep an eye on her tour dates at SallyBrooksComedy.com to catch her coming to your town. Follow Her on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Check out some more of her videos on YouTube 

The other day I stopped by to visit with local comic Ryan Dalton. We were then joined by Ryan's roommate Andrew Mihalevich, and two Chicago comics visiting Mike Knish & Jason Melton. We had a great time discussing stand up vs sketch, Comedy Central, and early influences. 

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Ryan Dalton @NotThatRyanD

Andrew Mihalevich @AndrewMihal

Mike Knish @MikeKnish69

Jason Melton @CaptainJMelton

Catch Ryan with Bare Knuck Comedy @BareKnuckleHaHa 

Some bonus content on this episode as all 5 of us wage off in an epic drum battle in the basement. 

Thanks to Music Record Shop for sponsoring this episode of the show. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram or MusicRecordShop.com. Located in The Grove right between The Demo & The Ready Room on Machester Ave.

Caught up with the Maness Brothers this week. We sat at Trailhead in St.Charles, MO to discuss the Maness Brothers album coming soon, influences, and their upcoming Whiskey War Festival August 22 in St.Charles, MO at VFW Post 2866 RSVP HERE. 

Get a copy of the Maness Brothers EP "Grief Factory" on Bandcamp.com to hold you over til the new album comes out. Included on this episode are 2 new songs, live recordings from The Demo "Shamefully Waiting on the Mercy of Gods Hand" and "End of Me".  

You can also catch the Maness Brothers at Red Fish, Blue Fish in St.Charles, MO with Hobo Empire, Fat Tramp Food Stamp, The Flood Brothers, The Barn Mice, and more for the Whiskey War Festival Preview July 25

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I read it was National Best Friend day last week, so I called up two guys that happen to be best friends, Charlie Winfrey & Frankie Chubb, for Episode 79. They stopped by (in matching shirts) to discuss their latest project the Free Money Podcast. We also discuss their stand up comedy,  and movies.

You can see them regularly at the Funny Bone and other various comedy shows around town. Listen to them on the Free Money Podcast. http://freemoney.libsyn.com/

Follow them on Twitter @CharlieWinfrey & @FrankieChubb or Frankie's Fan Page on Facebook. 

Strap in for a super silly episode!

Last Friday I went down to the Loop and met up with local broadcaster Lern from KSHE 95. We talked for like an hour and half at Blueberry Hill. It was a great conversation. Listen in as we discuss her start in radio, The Local Produce Section, some of our favorite Rock show moments. It was an absolute honor that she chose Rock Paper Podcast to make her podcast debut.

Listen to the show on ITunes, Stitcher, Podomatic, or rockpaperpodcast.com

Listen to Lern mornings and middays on KSHE 95. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. Check out friends of the podcast Various Hands, Fivefold & Logos on the Local Produce Section with Lern. 

Episode 77 I get to hang with some seriously talented young musicians Jackson Howard, Drew Lance & Anthony Doria. Special guest appereance by Roy Butler. Anthony & Roy play in You, Me & Dougie together. Follow them on Facebook & Instagram.

You can see them live:

6/11 Nick's Pub

6/12 Flannery's Pub 5-8

       612 Kitchen & Cocktails 9:30-1

6/13 Winfield's Gathering Place

6/14 Sonny's in Soulard

Jackson Howard is an emerging singer songwriter from the St.Louis area. Check out his A Place To Cross EP on CDBaby & Itunes. Follow him on Facebook & Twitter.

See Jackson Howard & Drew live:

6/11 Howard's in Soulard

6/12 Winfield's Gathering Place

Episode 76 joined by RFT Music Showcase nominated Folk band Letter To Memphis. I had a great time hanging out with Devon, Gene & Paul to discuss their latest album "Phases", some upcoming shows, and some of our favorite local spots.

Pick up "Phases" on ITunes, Bandcamp.com, Music Record Shop, Stl-Style House, or lettertomemphis.net

Hear two songs from the album "Rest Your Head" & the title track "Phases" on today's show.

See them live:

6/20 at Handlebar

6/24 at Magpie's in St.Charles (Trio)

7/15 at Magpie's in St.Charles (Trio)

7/25 at The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill- Fog Lights Album Release Party

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Episode 75 I'm joined by Singer Songwriter Joe Bizelli. I had a great time hanging out with Joe (and Ziggy) talking songwriting, his upcoming show New Melle Festival, and his side project Faded & The Biz. Joe played 6 songs for us on the show. Let him know what you think. You can find him on Facebook & Reverbnation.com.

See Joe live

6/10 Cedar Lake Cellars

6/11 Katie's Pizza

6/12 Cedar Lake Cellars

6/13 Cicero's 

6/20 NEW MELLE FESTIVAL w/ Denver Wade Trent, Courtland Zelle, Faded & The Biz, & Joe Griffey

Met up with Sean, Danny and Josh better known as Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals. My buddy Jim sat in again to handle co-hosting duties. We discuss the 1 year anniversary of their South City Blues EP, evolution of the band, new music and some upcoming shows. 

Pick up South City Blues EP on ITunes or Bandcamp.com. 

See Brother Lee & The Leather Jackals live

Saturday 6/6 at Mangia Italiano

Thursday 6/11 at Shlafly Tap Room w/ Andy Cook FREE 

Thursday 6/18 at FOAM

Saturday 6/20 at The Gramophone 10pm for RFT Music Showcase

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