Creator of the TARDIS free library installation in the Woodbridge district of Detroit, Dam Zemke discusses growing up helping his father with projects and working in a homemade saw mill, putting the project together, and potential future projects! Also, Jen Busker of the Royal Oak Biker Co. and self-proclaimed Disney aficionado joins us on the show!

Credits: Dan Zemke, Hannah Taubitz

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH

Attributions:
“Under the Sea” by The IMG

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Jangus” by UncleBibby

Sar the Moonchild returns to the show to discuss his new business ventures including organic health bars Sars Bars, celebrity horoscope business Sars Stars, and more! Also, professional convincer Wanda Grey joins us on the show to discuss the major influences she has had in the business world and her personal troubles. Also, we feature a new song by Zombie Jesus and the Chocolate Sunshine Band!

Credits: Mike McGettigan, Jaclynn Cherry

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH

Attributions:
“Doo Wop” by Zombie Jesus and the Chocolate Sunshine Band

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Jangus” by UncleBibby

It’s been one year since we started The Michael Duprey Variety Hour! To celebrate we are featuring friends new and old to catch up and look forward. Featuring Blake the Intern, Michael Duprey Variety Hour Newscaster Dinah Jones, Conjoined Twins Elsa and Belsa Montgomery, Real Life Cartoon Character Scratchy Steve, and Factory Worker Georgina Smithweather! There’s a lot of fun to be had in this episode!

Credits: Scott Icenogle, Lauren Duprey, Michelle Studer, Ray Duprey, Ryan Westbrook

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH

Attributions:
“Bad Ideas” by Willa Rae & The Minor Arcana
“Fading in the Light” by Anthony Retka
“Sitcoms, In Stony Silence” by Complainer.
“Güerrita” by Pancho Villa’s Skull
“R.W.T.6” by Nebr, The Tiger
“Twelve Sevety-Three” by Five Pound Snap

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Jangus” by UncleBibby

Anger Guru Richard Powers joins us on the program to discuss his methods for managing anger, tells stories of his VHS glory days, and explains how he experiences time in a non-linear fashion. Also, seance holder Root Juice discusses being able to communicate with the dead, and we communicate with a deceased member of Michael’s own family!

Credits: Matt Morley, Jerry Jankiewicz

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH

Attributions:
“Ghosts” by Zapa

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Jangus” by UncleBibby

Rock band Jackson and the Poolsharks joins us on the show to discuss their new album, how they would change classic films, and the new podcast that they are working on! Also: The Creature From the Black Lagoon joins us on the show to give his opinion on the resurgence of Universal Monsters and to lay to bed some regressive stereotypes of his kind.

Credits: Daniel Jackson, Josh Miller, Nick Sabella, Steven Stocker, Graham Petty

Find Jackson and the Poolsharks on the web:
Website: http://www.jacksonandthepoolsharks.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacksonandthepoolsharks/
Bandcamp: https://jacksonandthepoolsharks.bandcamp.com/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH

Attributions:
“Promise Land” by Jackson and the Poolsharks
“Stays the Same” by Jackson and the Poolsharks

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Jangus” by UncleBibby

Death Metal band Archimime joins us on the show to discuss the storied history of the band, who their favorite wrestlers are, and raise the possibility of starting a mini-fight club on The Michael Duprey Variety Hour. Also: Crimmington Montpelier shines light on his years of experience as a dialect coach.

Credits: Duane Fisher, William Eden, Nick Crestwood

Find Archimime on the web:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Archimimeband/
Bandcamp: https://archimime.bandcamp.com/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH

Attributions:
“House Violence OGV” by Archimime
“Before You Die” by Archimime
“Sleep” by Archimime

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Jangus” by UncleBibby

Locksmith extraordinaire Roland Chapman joins us on the show to discuss life as a locksmith and expresses his undying love for the Michael Duprey Variety Hour. Also, “No Good Nick” Nick Boulaheinous shocks us on the show and roasts Roland and Michael hardcore. Also: Dinah Digs Deep with Tommy Smithson. This episode also features MbR.’s brand new single “Inside Out (prod. by B. Young)”

Credits: JB, Nick Boulahanis, Lauren Duprey, Ray Duprey

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH

Attributions:
“Inside Out (Prod. by B. Young)” by MbR.

SFX:
Wave Sound: https://freesound.org/s/243955/
Chain Wrapping: https://freesound.org/s/362859/
News Jingle: https://freesound.org/s/105978/

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Jangus” by UncleBibby

Eclectic musician Jordan Sunshine of Scientific Sunshine joins Michael and co-host Thomas Schultz on the show to promote Cosmic Slop Fest and to discuss her music, new and old, the electric ukelele, and more! Also, former Construction Worker Rob Dan discusses the many buildings he has helped build and also shares what his least favorite building in Detroit is.

Credits: Jordan Sunshine, Thomas Schultz

Find Jordan Sunshine on the web:
Bandcamp: https://scientificsunshine.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: https://scientific-sunshine.soundcloud.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SciSun_music

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH

Attributions:
“A Trip to the Moon” by Scientific Sunshine
“‘Cause I Don’t Know What That Means” by Scientific Sunshine

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Jangus” by UncleBibby

The remarkable Mike La Bella joins us on the show to discuss his new solo project and how he differentiates it from his band Honeybabe, as well as his influences like The Strokes, and the benefits of shopping at Hot Topic. Also, forgotten hobbit Frido Braggins joins us on the show to discuss the real story of the Fellowship of the Ring.

Credits: Mike La Bella, JR Stuhrburg

Find Mike La Bella on the web:
Bandcamp: https://michaellabella.bandcamp.com

Find JR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jralamode

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVH

Attributions:
“Depression is the Monster That Will Consume Us All” by Mike La Bella
“Tired Thoughts” by Mike La Bella
“I’ll Take My Chances” by Mike La Bella

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Jangus” by UncleBibby

Anthony Douglas and Sam Meier of the upcoming Planet Ant production CAMPTASTIC! join us on the show to discuss their different upbringings, meeting for the first time, and the process of writing and performing in a show for the first time. Also, The Michael Duprey Variety Hour is invaded by The Gay Agenda as Brant and Trant themselves take over!

Credits: Anthony Douglas, Sam Meier

Attributions:
“Lovely Maria” by Aislinn
“Fancy Cocktails are the Best” by The Underscore Orkestra

SFX:
Outside & Courtroom Ambiance: http://www.freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/
Whoosh: "Bamboo Swing, B17.wav" by InspectorJ of Freesound.org
Gavel: zerolagtime and C-Span via Freesound.org
Groovy Game Theme: https://freesound.org/s/370291/

Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Jangus” by UncleBibby