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The Michael Duprey Variety Hour

#104 The Philter, Father Peter O'Paskey

New wave surf rock band The Philter showcases their new album and dishes on potential new band names. Then, Father Peter O'Paskey discusses his unique approach to teaching the Bible.

New wave surf punk band The Philter joins us on the show to showcase songs from their new album “The Devil Isn’t Real and Neither Are You.” They also discuss how they let the instrumentals drive their songwriting process and we also dish on potential alternate names for the band. 

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#103 Cosmic Light Shapes, Georgina Smithweather

Experimental rock band Cosmic Light Shapes performs and Georgina Smithweather brings the pie! It's a great way to kick off the Thanksgiving Season!

Experimental rock band Cosmic Light Shapes joins us this week to showcase some of their kaleidoscopic music, as well as to discuss which celebrity they would choose to be a personal shopper for, as well as how the band came together after its origins as an actual light show. 

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#102 Alexyn Wundrland, Daniel Peppercorn

Halloween is upon us! To help celebrate we feature indie Hip-Hop artist Alexyn Wundrland and "power-walking show" radio host Daniel Peppercorn.

Halloween is upon us! Helping Michael ring in All Hallow’s Eve is Detroit-based indie hip-hop artist Alexyn Wundrland A.K.A. Al Wu. They discuss their feelings around Halloween, as well as Alexyn’s past, her Dally in the Alley performance, and her future! Then, host of the WEMU Radio Show “Pep In Your Step” Daniel Peppercorn joins us on the show to discuss

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#101 Paco Higdon Band, Blake the Intern, Jessie Christ

Paco Higdon and his Band join us on the show to discuss Disney Sequels and more! Also: Blake the Intern and Jessie Christ!

Paco Higdon and his Band join us on the show in a raucous episode to debate about the quality of Disney Sequels such as 102 Dalmations, participating in Shark Tank: The Musical, and of course we spare some time to discuss the Band itself! Then, Blake the Intern returns to discuss how he spent his Summer Vacation. 

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#100 LIVE 100th Episode Celebration at Ant Hall with Fizzbang, Blake the Intern, Helen Sokaris, Giuseppite Cricket, Sam Seraphim, Marlon Brando, and Dinah Jones

We celebrate 100 episodes with friends, old and new, games, and fantastic music!

MDVH has finally reached 100 episodes! To celebrate, we went live at Ant Hall in Hamtramck and feature a litany of friends, new and old! Co-hosted by Blake the Intern, we meet with Greek Matchmaker Helen Sokaris, pick the brain of Stream of Consciousness Poet Sam Seraphim, reconnect with Famous Actor Marlon Brando, and enjoy music from the rock band

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#099 Margaret Edwartowski, Ol' Slopppy Joe, Madge Topmann

In the last stop on the Road to Episode 100, Michael features maybe his most prolific guest yet! Margaret Edwartowski, Writer and Director of the Jukebox Musical "Call Me Cass", as well as Ol' Slopppy Joe and Madge Topmann!

Writer and Director of the upcoming Jukebox Musical “Call Me Cass” Margaret Edwartowski joins us on the show to discuss the life of Mama Cass Elliot, working with children at Y Arts Detroit, and her upcoming romance novel! Then, Harbinger of Doom Ol’ Slopppy Joe joins us on the show to regale stories of his cursed existence. 

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#098.5 LIVE at Planet Ant's 25th Anniversary Celebration with Louie the Cat, Karen Majewski, and The PhANTom

A dead cat, the Mayor of Hamtramck, and a sad loser who lives in an attic walk into a bar. They are all there to celebrate the Ant's 25th Anniversary!

Planet Ant Theatre has been around for 25 Years! In those 25 years they have put on countless scripted and improv shows, expanded to and built a huge brand new theatre and bar, started a Podcast Network, and so much more! In this special episode we celebrated at the 25th Anniversary party by welcoming the ghost of Louie the Cat, former theatre cat of the

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#098 Splitters, Catherine Winchester

With regards to Robert Frost.

Dan and Ben of the punk rock band Splitters join us on the show to discuss the formation of the band, their upcoming EP, and to show off some of their tracks. Then, Headmistress of the Connecticut Institute of Speech Arts, Catherine Winchester joins us on the show to school us on how to properly utilize our diction. 

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#097 Inga Wilson, Paolo Morgano

Well-versed actress Inga Wilson explains her technique, also Michael finally features a sculptor... or does he?

Stage & Film Actress Inga Wilson joins us on the show to discuss her acting philosophy, why she loves teaching theatre, and her performances in A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas and Cedar Rapids. Then, Michael continues his search for a sculptor by flying to London, England to meet with famous sculptor Paolo Morgano, and things… take a turn. 

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#096 Telephon9

Telephone? Telephono? Telephine? Whatever way, they're great!

Electropop group Telephon9 joins us on the show for a full hour to discuss their unique sound, playing Dally in the Alley, and their method for approaching songwriting. We also delve into where they would go if they were stranded alone somewhere, and the background behind their wild song “Avocado.” 

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