Conversations With Matt Dwyer

For the first stop on the CWMD Road Trip we hit The Triangle Tattoo Museum to talk with artists and curators Madame Chinchilla & Mr G. We get into mastectomy/memorial tattooing, the evolution of tattoo as an art form, circus life and the social taboos of tattoos. Mr. G & Madame Chinchilla deliver a very engaging, humorous and fascinating look into a world of tattoos that you won’t hear on one of those jack ass reality shows. I love this interview and these people. To see photos, video and some blogging about this episode go to themattdwyer.com/CWMDroadtrip. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trying to describe this episode with Dan Harmon is like trying to articulate the intricacies of a T.S Elliot poem if T.S. Elliot were also fucking hilarious. Dan Harmon is an endless source of brilliantly funny insights on the world, creativity, class struggle and the meaning of truth. If you are not a fan of Mr. Harmon's you will be by the end of this show. It is also the most hilarious "CWMD" to date. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Terri Wahl invites us into her home to talk about her days with the all girl punk band The Red Aunts, how chick bands get weird man groupies and all about her incredible book, The Auntie Em's Cookbook. Terri is a great conversations filled with punk rock tales of creepy man groupies and an insight to what it is like to be a contestant on "Chopped." Buy her book. It's great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hudson returns to the CWMD mics to discuss why artists are regarded as scum, getting corporations stealing from artists , the seamy history of New Orleans and touring with Led Zeppelin and their salad bowls full of condoms. Mr. Marquez delivers thrilling tales of art sex drugs and Rock 'n' Roll. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jonah Ray joins Dwyer on his 100th episode to talk about growing up in Hawaii and then totally takes the show over and spins it into an new direction. Jonah & Dwyer explore Matt's creativity, what it means to succeed and fail, how fame is an immature aspiration and what really is important in life as an artist. It's truly a unique and special episode. Oh and they talk about pooping their pants. Happy 100 episodes!!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a epic episode worthy of a Jack London tale fisherman/poet Dave Densmore joins Dwyer with stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Mr. Densmore talks about surviving four days and cold nights in a life raft on the Bering Sea, almost having his feet amputated and when facing death how fear is not an option. Dave also enlightens Matt about the unknown culture of fisherman poets, and he tells the incredible story about killing a bear at the age of thirteen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Musician and cartoonist Jeffrey Lewis joins Matt in a very mind expanding conversation about the culture of DIY, touring life, his weird secret weapon & how we are all hurling towards a new plane of reality where the collective consuming consciousness is all melding on the astral plane...leaving our physical limitations behind. Jeffrey's music is very unique brilliant and should be heard. Please check him out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Charlotte Hill O'Neal is an artist, humanitarian and Black Panther. She joins Conversations With Matt Dwyer via the phone from Tanzania, Africa where she lives with her politically exiled husband Pete O'Neal. Two years ago Mr. O'Neal told his amazing story and now we get Charlotte's side of the story which is as inspiring as it is incredible. From her days of the Kansas City Black Panthers, fleeing country due to founding Community & Youth Center in Africa. Ms. O'Neal shares her magnificent life with charm and warmth. Please support her community center here: http://leadersoftomorrowchildrenshome.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Musician Dave Alvin formerly of the Blasters & X delivers an onslaught of fascinating tales to the CWMD microphones. He tells a great and hilarious tale of the Blasters opening for queen, managing Big Joe Turner when he was a kid and sneaking into honky-tonks and blues clubs when he was twelve. Mr. Alvin's Queen story may be the best piece of non-fiction to grace the show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Musician screenwriter and director Clay Tarver joins Matt Dwyer in a topic packed episode. Clay discusses working at MTV in the 90s, creating "Jimmy The Cab Driver" with Donal Logue, writing for "Silicon Valley," and why television is more artistically freeing than film. Clay also shares what it is like to be on stage with a band that is tearing a fucking hole in the roof. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Strap on your thinking cap get ready to open up your consciousness and question all things around you because comedian & podcaster Duncan Trussell returns to CWMD for a whirlwind mind expanding conversation that covers everything from the lies your parents fed you to facing death. Get ready for a hilarious, thought provoking and insightful hour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author and TV writer Cindy Caponera joins Dwyer to discuss her book of essays I Triggered Her Bully, growing up in never changing Canaryville, going from blue collar to arts and lounging in swimming pools while wearing wool. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"CWMD" is very thrilled to have Wayne Kramer return to the program. He joins Dwyer to discuss his new album "Lexington", prison reform, addiction, Marxism and the coolest thing he's ever done in his life - becoming a dad. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mick Betancourt is a man with a great story. From the trough and tumble streets of Chicago to the writing and producing "Law & Order SVU" & "Breakout Kings." Mick speaks truthfully about growing up in a world of drug addicts, gang bangers and alcoholics to looking into himself and seeing what he needed to do to change his life. It's a great and inspiring episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dead Milkmen frontman and punk legend Rodney Anonymous joins "Conversations" for a whirlwind faced paced chat about music Stalinism, punching your heros in the face, Christopher Hitchens, and why you there is no real underground music scene anymore. Also, Rodney makes me laugh the harder than I have in the two years of this show. Fuck yeah The Dead Milkmen!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Artist Dave Archer joins Dwyer in a conversation about the road that lead him to creating art with a Tesla coil, the early sixties in North Beach San Francisco hanging out with Steve Martin, Janis Joplin and a story about one of the strangest way a person has ever died. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Founder and Producer of Feral Audio joins Dwyer in a discussion about the road that lead him to comedy podcasting and the importance of the medium. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author and screenwriter Andrea Portes returns for a second visit to Conversations to discuss her new novel Bury This. Ms Andreas also chats about being neighbors with some of LA's more dangerous residents, growing up in rural Nebraska, various names for male/female anatomy and how eavesdropping lead her to write about murder. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Critically acclaimed Australian Patrick Holland visits the U.S. for the first time to promote his novel, The Mary Smokes Boys. Mr. Holland joins Dwyer to discuss life in rural Australia, the vibrance of the people in Vietnam, being homeless in Japan, his take on America for the first time and ambient literature. Mr. Holland is a very unique, brilliant and must read writer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andy Paley joins Matt to discuss the reissue of The Complete Works of The Paley Brothers, what it was like to go from working clubs to playing stadiums and working with such music luminaries like Phil Spector, Brian Wilson Jonathan Richman, and The Ramones (Just to name a few.) Andy is a legend within the music world and it is a great honor to have him share with his stories and insights on music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.