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The Michael Duprey Variety Hour

#154 Nebr the Tiger, Truman Nolan, Nincy Heath, The Pisspig

Detroit rapper Nebr the Tiger and producer Truman Nolan join Michael ahead of Nebr's upcoming album release to discuss defending Detroit's reputation and incorporating themes of mental illness into music. Then, piano teacher Nincy Heath leaves her apartment for the first time in over a decade and shares graphic, intimate stories that we really don't want

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#153 LIVE at Ant Hall with Carmel Liburdi, Ana Gómez, Dr. Spookers

Feat. A Special Preview of Slumber Party Massacre 1 1/2 with Timon and Pumbaa!

We go live once again at the Ant Hall! Singer-songwriter Carmel Liburdi returns to the show to perform some new songs ahead of her new album release. Ana Gómez of the Planet Ant original adaptation "As They Like It" discusses merging theatre and drag to bring a whole new spin to the Bard's classic. Also, Dr. 

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#152 Of House, The Guy from Counting Crows

Mister JONES and Me... Hanging out in the studio!

Motorik/synthpop band Of House joins us on the show to play some stripped-down versions of their songs and dicuss the possibility of Joe Rogan joining Michael on the podcasts. Then, The Guy From Counting Crows (his name escapes me) joins us to discuss where he was during 9/11. Also, we show the glory of Ducks with The Quack Diaries! 

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#151 KULTURE, Barry Coop, Blake the Intern

KULTURE shows off new music, Barry is unstuck in time, and Blake returns for the last time??!

Detroit rapper KULTURE joins us on the show to showcase his new music, as well as discusses his musical influences and his annual journeys to SXSW to perform. Also, Blake the Intern returns one more time before moving away! Finally, our guest Barry Coop has become unstuck in time! 

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#150 Wedding & Honeymoon Special

Michael & Emily get married, and you come along for the ride!

Michael and Emily are getting married! In this special episode, recorded over the course of a week and half, Michael and Emily take you on their journey together. Starting with their thoughts leading up to the wedding before and after the rehearsal, and then they recap their wedding while on their honeymoon, and finally walk you through their honeymoon! 

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#149 Water Fountain Coins, Whit Wheatley

Wow... That was Great! (Again!)

Indie Rock duo Water Fountain Coins join us on the show to discuss making wishes, carefully constructing their band, and battling anxiety and grief. Then, professional thespian Whit Wheatley returns to the show to discuss how he has grown since being on The Michael Duprey Variety Hour nearly three years ago and why he has grafted fur onto his body. 

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#148 Glass Chimera, Abby Raven

Pull out your beakers, hide your Mother-in-Laws, and prepare for a scare!

Psych-rock trio Glass Chimera pops into the studio to discuss who they would Quantum Leap replace with Dale Earnhardt in his fiery car accident and their unique musical experiments! Then, Haunted House Brat Abby Raven stops in to get some advice on how to be better at being terrifying. Also, we work out our muscles with Exercise Rick’s X-treme Fitness! 

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#147 Panda House, Carl Young

Yee-haw it's time for some art, some politics, and some PAPER PLANES!

Progressive/indie rock band Panda House joins us on the show this week to discuss their new album “Explorers”, how they decided to change direction with their sound, and the fluidity of art! Then, United States Socialist Revolutionary Carl Young hops in to discuss his rhetoric, but something is a bit fishy about him. 

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#146 Carl Stein, Dennis the Naughty Little Shoulder Advisor, Ray Duprey

The Goosebumps books are real and they happened to me!!!

Michael’s brother Ray co-hosts as Carl Stein joins us on the show to discuss how the Goosebumps books are real and they all happened to him!!! Then, Michael’s Naughty Little Shoulder Advisor, Dennis, pops in and tries to encourage Michael to relax… but does he go too far? Also, we feature a cautionary tale about trying to quit an ice cream shop! 

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#145 BAVE, Cal Legaris

Prog-rock JAZZ? Keep your grandmas at the door, unless they're cool or cute. ;)

Ben and Dave of the Prog Rock/Jazz band BAVE join us to discuss their new Polarity album, their journey to playing their unique brand of music, and they help Michael figure out who the worst classic rock act is! Then, Cal Legaris Garbage Lawyer returns to the show to campaign against music festival litterers! 

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