Conversations With Matt Dwyer

In 2003, Dan Kovalik sued Coca Cola for paramilitaries killing and torturing union organizers in Columbia. He is a highly respected social critic, professor, labor rights lawyer and human being. He sits down with Dwyer for an engaging in-depth conversation about a wide array of topics including the weakening of unions, Obama's foreign policy and America's military involvement with third world countries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Revolutionary, poet, blues scholar, writer legend and citizen of the world John Sinclair sits down with Dwyer for a highly interesting conversation about the state of the world, pop culture, music and Lying Ryan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Bazan of Pedro The Lion, The Head Phones and various solo projects joins Dwyer with a very honest, riveting and hilarious conversation that covers a wide array of topics. From the fun of drinking, the creative process and the journey into agnosticism; Bazan was listed as one of Paste Magazine's Best100 Living songwriters, don't miss this interview! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryan Lewis Saunders is an artist of various mediums and a hard guy to put into a simple short description. His tales are vibrant furious and wild. He is a dedicated brilliant artist with over 8000 self portraits. He's also traveled the world performing stand up tragedy. Dwyer and Bryan have a riveting conversation on this episode of Conversations With Matt Dwyer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Director of the Fishbone documentary Everyday Sunshine joins Dwyer in a conversation about filmmaking, music, hanging our with Al Gore and the hidden weirdness of Irvine California. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dwyer has a conversation with lo-fi pioneer and frontman of Mount Eerie and The Microphones, Phil Elverum. Listen in as they discuss, music, taking over the world, reclusive behavior and the vitality of the underground music scene. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Novelist Andrea Portes joins Conversations With Matt Dwyer! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When smart people are funny, look out! Katharine Bainbridge joins Conversations with Matt Dwyer for a really charming, intellectual and fun podcast. Share with your friends! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Dwyer explores his Buddhist philosophies and has an in depth interview with Pamela Bothwell, a Buddhist Shastri. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt has a lighter interview and talks to the fascinating John Nese at his small business the Galco's Soda Pop Stop in L.A. John Nese is deeply embedded in in Los Angeles culture. Donate to Conversations With Matt Dwyer today and help keep this ship afloat! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Legendary musician and activist Wayne Kramer of the MC5 joins fringe comedian Matt Dwyer for an in depth conversation on music, prison and Wayne's charity "Jail Guitar Doors USA" About Jail Guitar Doors: In 1978, The Clash released the song, “Jail Guitar Doors.” The song tells the story of the imprisonment of their fellow musician Wayne Kramer. In 2007, to honor the life of Clash founder, Joe Strummer, Billy Bragg launches an initiative in England to provide musical equipment used to rehabilitate inmates serving time in Her Majesty’s Prisons in the United Kingdom. His initiative is named for that very same song, “Jail Guitar Doors.” In 2009, Wayne Kramer partners with Billy Bragg to found Jail Guitar Doors USA. Together, their combined effort continues the mission for prisoners in America. The circle is unbroken. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a truly powerful interview, Matt talks to Black Panther and Tanzanian Orphanage founder Pete O'Neal, who humbly introduces himself as "Pete From Kansas City, Missouri" Pete tells us about getting by as a Black Panther, government surveillance, fleeing the country, moving to Sweden and finally starting a children's home in Tanzania. If you are moved by Pete and on behalf of our collective, please donate to www.leadersoftomorrowchildrenshome.com and help Pete's family and countless children lead happy and fulfilled lives. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Matt Dwyer isn't forgetting to hit record, he is making landmark podcasts! A funny, telling, intimate conversation with William McLaughlin, Program Development Manager at IMPACT rehabilitation center is just what the doctor ordered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Yow is the intense and legendary front man for the band Jesus Lizard and other groups like Scratch Acid. After a lifelong adoration, Matt Dwyer sits down with an idol of his and we learn about Yow's art, brief stint in stand up comedy and hear a rare commercial audition Yow did as the Aflac Duck. Visit DavidYow.net to see his incredible visual art and to learn more about 'Get Faced.' See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Margolin & Lawrence (lasdopestattorney.com) are criminal defense attorneys, they specialize in defending the rights of those imprisoned for marijuana offenses. For a detailed overview of their cause or in need of a free consultation, visit lasdopestattorney.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Channel and Psychic Nora Herold (http://www.noraherold.com/) sits down with Matt and they have an in depth conversation on what it means to be a channel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.