The Michael Duprey Variety Hour

#035 Pancho Villa's Skull, Jeff Jefferies

Mariachi punk duo Tino and Rolando Ybarra of Pancho Villa’s Skull join us to discuss getting reaquainted with their roots, their politically charged music, and the Michigan Pit Bull Education Project. Also: former mail carrier Jeff Jefferies.

Mariachi punk duo Tino and Rolando Ybarra of Pancho Villa’s Skull join us to discuss getting reaquainted with their roots, their politically charged music, and the Michigan Pit Bull Education Project. Also, former mail carrier Jeff Jefferies tells stories of his long and exhausting years as a mailman and how the iPads are taking over the world.

Credits: Tino Ybarra, Rolando Ybarra, Matthew Morley

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Bandcamp: https://panchovillasskull.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MariachiPunkPVS/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mariachipunkpvs

Find more about the Michigan Pit Bull Education Project: http://michpitbulleducation.org/

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Attributions:
“No Mas” by Pancho Villa’s Skull
“Sangre Inmigrante” by Pancho Villa’s Skull
“Injustica” by Pancho Villa’s Skull

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

Interlude Song:
“Jangus” by UncleBibby

#034 Atomic Time Bomb, Harold Bornstein

Space punk band Atomic Time Bomb joins us to discuss their new EP and how their years of friendship culminated in forming a band together. Also: Trump's physician Harold Bornstein.

Space punk band Atomic Time Bomb lands in our studio to discuss their recently released EP, share some stories about their inspirations and of Saint Andrew’s Hall, and explain how their many years of friendship culminated in this out of the ordinary music project. Also, Donald Trump's General Care Physician Harold Bornstein joins us and rates the quality of the bellies of everyone in the room.
 
Credits: Andrew Savard, Jeremy Gemus, Alex Schwagle, JR Stuhrburg
 
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Attributions:
“Galacticop” by Atomic Time Bomb
“Everything Must Be....Destroyed” by Atomic Time Bomb
“I Want To Believe” by Atomic Time Bomb
 
Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000
 
Interlude Song:
“Jangus” by UncleBibby

#033 Complainer., Jordan Rafaelo

Ska & folk punk hybrid Complainer. joins us on the show to discuss their songwriting process and to play some new, unreleased tracks. Also: Law of Attraction Master Coach Jordan Rafaelo.

Ska & Folk Punk Hybrid Complainer. joins us on the show to discuss their recently released EP & I, play some new and unreleased songs, and discuss the process behind their music. Also, Law of Attraction Master Coach Jordan Rafaelo explains how to take responsibility for your own actions and how to control your own fate.
 
Credits: Micah Cotner, Garrett Doyle, Justin Doman, Anthony Douglas
 
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Attributions:
“Drunk Again” by Complainer.
“It’s Going To Be A Long Walk Home” by Complainer.
“I’ll Be Fine (I Hope)” by Complainer.
 
Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000
 
Interlude Song:
“Jangus” by UncleBibby

#032 Virginia Violet and the Rays, Patrick Foon

Modern Motown band Virginia Violet and the Rays discusses their musical influences and touring and performing on small stages with a huge group. Also: treehouse architect Patrick Foon.

Modern Motown band Virginia Violet and the Rays joins us on the show to discuss their musical influences, the songwriting process, and the logistics of touring and squeezing on to small stages with a band that is the size of a baseball team. Also: treehouse architect Patrick Foon describes the art of his unique craft.
 
Credits: Virginia Violet, Joe Myers, Dan Tice
 
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Attributions:
“DDD” by Virginia Violet and the Rays
“Chomping at the Bit” by Virginia Violet and the Rays
“Terminal” by Virginia Violet and the Rays
 
Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000
 
Interlude Song:
“Jangus” by UncleBibby

#031 Percy Wilburforce, Broderick McAllister

Art critic Percy Wilburforce joins us to discuss his unique philosophy on art, and former club bouncer Broderick McAllister shares stories of violence and life changes.

Art critic Percy Wilburforce joins us to discuss his philosophy on art and why being succinct is the right way to go. We are also joined by Broderick McAllister, a former club bouncer turned into improv theatre security guard who shares stories of violence and life changes.
 
Credits: Dave Davies, Ryan Westbrook
 
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Attributions:
“Sweet Georgia Brown” by Latché Swing
 
Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000
 
Interlude Song:
“Jangus” by UncleBibby

#030 Bathroom of the Future, Alan Forrester

Pop-punk band Bathroom of the Future joins us to showcase their music and their personalities. Cheese shop co-manager Alan Forrester has a dark secret.

Pop-punk band Bathroom of the Future frolicks onto our podcast to showcase their music, their personalities, and their stories -- including how the songwriting process goes, what their favorite music venue in Port Huron is, and more! Also, Assistant Manager of a Cheese Shop Alan Forrester has a dark confession to share.
 
Credits: Tim David, Sean Farquhar, James Layle, John Yar
 
Find Bathroom of the Future on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bathroomofthefuture/
Bandcamp: https://bathroomofthefuture.bandcamp.com/
 
John’s Podcast: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tony-augusty/after-improv
 
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Attributions:
“Bounce House” by Bathroom of the Future
“Campau Towers (Is Playing Our Song)” by Bathroom of the Future
“Idiot’s Loop” by Bathroom of the Future
 
Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000
 
Interlude Song:
“Somewhere in My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#029 Kyle O'Neil, Ryan O'Ryan, Todd Copper

'Fireworks' bassist Kyle O'Neil co-hosts and helps interview former NHL prospect Ryan O'Ryan and former High School student Todd Copper.

Co-host Kyle O’Neil of the band Fireworks shares a litany of interesting stories, including stories of his life touring as a rock and rollman and meeting Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit. Also, former NHL prospect and current High School hockey coach Ryan O’Ryan discusses his deep discipline and former High School student Todd Copper discusses buying goods at knife point.

Credits: Kyle O’Neil, Thomas Stineman
 
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Attributions:
“The Only Thing That Haunts This House Is Me” by Fireworks
 
Intro Theme:
“Don’t Weigh Me Down” by Broadcast 2000

Interlude Song:
“Somewhere in My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#028 Penelope Whitlo, Scratchy Steve

Cotton candy connoisseur Penelope Whitlo shares some of her delectable and not so delectable flavors with us, and 80's cartoon icon Scratchy Steve tells us of his animated life!

Cotton candy connoisseur Penelope Whitlo tells us about her wide ranging cotton candy products, some more unusual than others. Also, 80’s cartoon icon Scratchy Steve tells us what it’s like living an animated life in a real world.

Credits: Annie Derbabian, Ray Duprey

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Attributions:
“Drinks and Jokes With Offenbach” by Arcane Waves

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

Interlude Song:
“Somewhere in My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#027 Bryan Bishop, Mike Hanson

Somewhat proud father and pop-country musician Bryan Bishop joins us on the show to discuss his woes regarding his son, and famous astronaut Mike Hanson has a PSA.

Full-time Father and part-time Pop Country Musician Bryan Bishop joins us on the show to discuss his family life, and how he’s been dealing with finding out that his son is straight. Also, famous astronaut Mike Hanson relays what life is like as a spaceman, and urges for help to find a great friend.

Credits: Adam Bacigal, JR Stuhrberg

Attributions:
“Restless Cowboy” by Robert Tilly & Wooden Ambulance

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

Interlude Song:
“Somewhere in My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

#026 Alana Savard, Maude Van Der Clamp

Mixed media artist Alana Savard joins us to discuss her unique style of art, and the world's oldest Burlesque dancer chronicles her past.

Mixed media artist Alana Savard joins us on the show to discuss her unique style of art which includes acrylic paints, candy, nature, and other household supplies on canvas. She also goes into detail about what lengths she would go to for a commissioned project. Also, the world’s oldest burlesque dancer chronicles her long life!

Credits: Alana Savard, Michelle Studer

Alana’s Website: https://www.alanasavard.com/

Attributions:
“I Like Being Me (Big Band version feat. Jean Bean)” by Uncle Neptune

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

Interlude Song:
“Somewhere in My Mind” by Apache Tomcat

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