episode 1
James Murphy: Sex and Drugs and Northern Soul
Budgie and Lol discover that James knows all about the English Doom. They discuss the Power of newness. Limitations are good now, everyone thinks they’re cool. James says he loves us (we love him back). Later Lol and Budgie discover leather pants…read more
episode 2
James Murphy: THE WEIRD KID IN MY TOWN
James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) is back to chat with Lol and Budgie for the second time. Lol and Budgie discover that James really digs crazy music. They talk about the Road to Damascus leading to the Fountain of Eternal Youth…read more
episode 3
Michael Dempsey: recollections of an imaginary boy
James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) is back to chat with Lol and Budgie for the The Cure. Lol and Budgie discover that Michael really dug Lol’s hairdo…read more
BONUS EPISODE 1
FASHION FAUX PAS
1970s why Punk just had to be! Everything was flared! I ain’t no square with my corkscrew hair! T-Rex, Bryan Ferry and Jelly sandals…read more
EPISODE 4
Terri Nunn: THE AMBITIOUS VOICE OF BERLIN
Terri Nunn (Berlin) joins Lol and Budgie this week on Curious Creatures. Lol and Budgie discover that the journey is half the battle…read more
BONUS EPISODE 2
RELIGION
How the stiff upper lip of the post-war British combined with the fire and brimstone straight jacket of religion made punk inevitable…read more
Episode 5
Tim Burgess: Psychedelic Guru of Manchester
Budgie and Lol talk to The Charlatans frontman and creator/host of everyone’s favorite Twitter listening parties, Tim Burgess…read more
BONUS EPISODE 3
STRANGE STORIES PT. 1: gangPlanks and flashlights
Where Lol and Budgie swap tales of life on tour. From Florida to Finland and Texas to Tokyo these two have seen it all…read more
EPISODE 6
ORIGINS PT. 1: ROGUES AND RUFFIANS
In which Budgie and Lol revealIt all started at the fairgrounds of England. Like a Stephen King novel? read more
EPISODE 7
ORIGINS PT. 2: the prodigal sons of post punk
The continuation of last week’s episode in which Budgie and Lol discover they were a little scared of normal… read more
EPISODE 8
MASON SILVA: THRASHER’S SKATER OF THE YEAR 2020
I makes no sense when Budgie and Lol find out there are people out there who don’t like music – it’s like breathing…read more
BONUS EPISODE 4
STRANGE SHOWS PT. 2: HELLO DARKNESS, MY OLD FRIEND
Lol and Budgie talk getting dizzy in Denver, backstage cocktails and more tales of life on tour in Strange Shows Pt. 2…read more
EPISODE 9
KATE SCHELLENBACH PT. 1: NEW YORK CITY
Lol and Budgie sit down with Beastie Boys/Lucious Jackson drummer Kate Schellenbach…read more
EPISODE 10
KATE SCHELLENBACH PT. 2: LOS ANGELES
Lol and Budgie continue their conversation with Kate Schellenbach as the story moves west to Los Angeles…read more
BONUS EPISODE 5
CURIOUS CUISINE
In which Lol and Budgie discover why Lol won’t eat leftovers…read more
Bonus EPISODE 6
HBD!
It’s Lol’s birthday and we’re celebrating with a new Bonus Episode…read more
EPISODE 11
FEARLESSNESS & FEAR: BOYS DON’T CRY
In this first episode, Lol talks about Boys Don’t Cry and Cure manager Chris Parry’s penchant for not wearing socks, a naked drum sound, or playing the drums naked?…Read More
EPISODE 12
WILL SERGEANT: We WHEN WE WERE ALL PUNKS
Lol and Budgie are chuffed to welcome Will Sergeant from Echo and the Bunnymen and author of the new book Bunnyman…Read More
EPISODE 13
JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN: LIFE AND LOSS AND PASSION
In this episode Lol and Budgie talk to Joan Wasser aka Joan As Police Woman…Read More
EPISODE 14
MAC MCCAUGHAN: PUNK PIONEER OF CHAPEL HILL
In this Episode Lol and Budgie talk to Mac McCaughan from Superchunk and Merge Records…Read More
EPISODE 15
HORACE PANTER: SKA’D FOR LIFE
Lol & Budgie talk with the legendary bassist for The Specials, Horace Panter…Read More
BONUS EPISODE 7
FOG, FAIRGROUNDS AND INFAMY!
Lol & Budgie talk about growing up with Fog, Fairgrounds and Infamy in the first Bonus Episode of Season 2…Read More
EPISODE 16
ZOLA JESUS PT. 1: THE COLLECTIVE UNCONSCIOUS
Lol & Budgie talk community, curation and catharsis with songstress Zola Jesus…Read More
Episode 17
Zola Jesus Pt. 2: Letting Go – Letting The Chi Flow – Magical Shamanic Music Of The Soul
Lol & Budgie continue their conversation about the creative process with Zola Jesus as she prepares to release new music…Read More
EPISODE 18
THE MUSEUM OF EMOTION AND CONNECTION
In which Budgie and Lol talk to Greg Harris, President and CEO of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…Read More
episode 19
Slim Jim Phantom & Jennie Vee: Everyone Has To Agree On Eddie Cochran!
Lol and Budgie talk with Stray Cats Drummer Slim Jim Phantom and his wife, Eagles of Death Metal Jennie Vee…Read More
EPISODE 20
CUT: THE SLITS
Lol and Budgie talk about Budgie’s experiences with The Slits and the iconic album Cut…Read More
BONUS EPISODE 8
1977: NO ELVIS, BEATLES OR ROLLING STONES
In which Budgie and Lol describe one of their favorite albums growing up…Read More
BONUS EPISODE 9
1977: THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH – DAVID BOWIE – LOW
Lol and Budgie continue their conversation about pivotal albums with David Bowie’s Low…Read More
BONUS EPISODE 10
JUJU: SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES
In this Episode Lol and Budgie discuss Juju : Siouxsie and The Banshees…Read More
BONUS EPISODE 11
LOL AND BUDGIE TALK TO HAROLD SELVES!
In this Episode Lol and Budgie talk to Harold Selves! With whom, we discuss: BEING RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW! …Read More
EPISODE 21
JOSH KLINGHOFFER:THE EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS (HOW NOT TO BE ALONE)
Lol and Budgie talk with multi-instrumentalist (The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam, Morrisey, Dot Hacker and Pluralone) Josh Klinghoffer. Read more…
EPISODE 22
DUSTY CHUDDA!
In this Episode Lol and Budgie talk to: DUSTY CHUDDA! Read More…
EPISODE 23
OLIVIA V: ALL THINGS NICE ‘N SLEAZY
In this episode Lol and Budgie talk to Olivia V of Indie Sleaze! With whom, we discuss: All Things Nice ‘N Sleazy! Read More…
EPISODE 24
THE THREADS THAT WEAVE THROUGH TIME AND THE AUSTIN, TX BAT BRIDGE.
In this Episode Lol and Budgie talk to E.A. Chother! Read More…
EPISODE 25
MILES & MGT: THE ROAD OF HAPPY DESTINY
In this Episode Lol and Budgie talk to: Miles Hunt (The Wonder Stuff) and Mark Gemini Thwaite (Peter Murphy, The Mission, Tricky, etc.). Read More…
EPISODE 26
MILES & MGT PT. 2: DRINKING AND FOOD
In this Episode Lol and Budgie talk to: Miles Hunt (The Wonder Stuff) and Mark Gemini Thwaite (Peter Murphy, The Mission, Tricky, etc.). Read More…
EPISODE 27
DECORUM CAME LATER
In which Lol and Budgie answer your Curious Questions (er…sort of). Read More…
EPISODE 28
FLAMS AND ZULU
In while Lol and Budgie talk rudiments, ramen and REM while answering more audience questions. Read More…
EPISODE 29
KEVIN HASKINS PT 1: IGGY POP AND THE FRESH FACE KID
Lol and Budgie talk to the Bauhaus Drummer Kevin Haskins. Read More…
EPISODE 30
KEVIN HASKINS PT. 2: FOLLOW YOUR INNER MOONLIGHT; DON’T HIDE THE MADNESS
Lol and Budgie continue their conversation with Bauhaus, Love and Rockets, (and more) drummer Kevin Haskins. Read More…
EPISODE 31
THE DANDY WARHOLS PT. 1: STRIP CLUB JANITOR
Lol and Budgie talk to Portland’s indie rock darlings Courtney Taylor-Taylor and Peter Holmström from The Dandy Warhols. Read More..
EPISODE 32
THE DANDY WARHOLS PT. 2: SWEEPING IT UNDER THE CARPET
Lol and Budgie continue their conversation with The Dandy Warhols’ Courtney and Peter. Read More…
EPISODE 33: ‘ERE WE GO, DOIN’ THAT THANG!!!
Lol and Budgie answer more of your “Curious Questions…Read More.
EPISODE 34: JUSTIN PEARSON PT. 2: THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION?
In this Episode Lol and Budgie talk to Justin Pearson (The Locust, Dead Cross), with whom we discuss more about: The Decline of Western Civilization…Read More.
EPISODE 35: JUSTIN PEARSON PT. 2: STRAIGHT EDGE FOODIES
In this Episode Lol and Budgie continue their talk with Justin Pearson, with whom they discuss more about Straight Edge Foodies…Read More
EPISODE 36: GRAHAM ELLIOT: MASTERCHEF EXTRAORDINAIRE
In this Episode Lol and Budgie share recipes with Graham Elliot (Master Chef Extraordinaire) with whom, we discuss in no particular hors d’oeuvre…Read More
EPISODE 37: WHAT DID WE SAY?
Lol and Budgie are back answering your Curious Questions this week…Read More
EPISODE 38: THE BEATLES BEATBOX US TO IT
In which Lol and Budgie answer more of your Curious Questions…Read More
EPISODE 39: PEPPER SOMERSET: CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY
In this Episode Lol and Budgie spill the beans with Pepper Somerset from ‘My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult’…Read More
EPISODE 40: MARTIN ATKINS: THE HAIRS OF THE DOGS
Lol and Budgie get animated with Martin Atkins (Master Drummer and Entrepreneur) with whom, we discuss in no particular order of merit…Read More
EPISODE 41: JENNIFER OTTER BICKERDIKE: PYRAMID SCHEMES, A HOOKER FOR JESUS AND THE CHURCH OF WHATEVER
In this Episode Lol and Budgie talk to Dr. Jennifer Otter Bickerdike (Our Rock and Roll Confidante). With whom we discuss – (amongst many other wonderful things) ‘Pyramid Schemes, a Hooker for Jesus and the Church of Whatever.’…Read More
EPISODE 42: JENNIFER OTTER BICKERDIKE PT. 2: DOWN AT THE GLUE FACTORY!
In this Episode Lol and Budgie continue their conversation with Dr. Jennifer Otter Bickerdike (Our Roots Rock Reggae Confidante) with whom we discuss – (amongst many other wonderful things)…Down At The Glue Factory!…Read More
EPISODE 43: SIMONE MARIE BUTLER PT. 1: THE CHEMISTRY MAKES THE BAND
In this Episode Lol and Budgie talk to Simone Marie Butler, our beatific angel of bass, with whom we discuss – The Chemistry Makes The Band…Read More
EPISODE 44: SIMONE MARIE BUTLER PT. 2: ALL THE ISMS AND SCHISMS
In this Episode Lol and Budgie continue their talk with Simone Marie Butler, with whom we discuss – “All the Isms and Schisms” …Read More
EPISODE 45: RACHEL GOSWELL PT. 1: THE SOLITARY AND THE SOCIABLE
In this episode Lol and Budgie talk with Rachel Goswell about – “The Solitary and The Sociable” …Read More
EPISODE 46: RACHEL GOSWELL PT. 2: FEMALE ENERGY
In this Episode Lol and Budgie continue their conversation with Rachel Goswell about – “Female Energy”…Read More
EPISODE 47: ADAM PETERS:THE MESSAGE, AND LEAVING THE SLUDGE BEHIND
In this Episode Lol and Budgie talk to musician and film/television composer Adam Peters, with whom we discuss: The Message, and Leaving the Sludge Behind…Read More
EPISODE 48: JULIANNE REGAN PT. 1: EVE, CHAUCER AND THE WIFE OF BATH!
In this Episode Lol and Budgie talk with Julianne Regan All About – Eve, Chaucer and the Wife of Bath…Read More
EPISODE 49: JULIANNE REGAN PT. 2: DHARMA TRANSMISSION – NOTHING CURATED
In this Episode Lol and Budgie talk with Julianne Regan, All About – “Dharma Transmission – Nothing Curated” …Read More
EPISODE 50: NICK LAUNAY PT. 1: LUCKY BREAK & MAKING FACKIN’ MUSIC MAAN!
In this Episode Lol and Budgie talk with super-producer Nick Launay about – “Lucky Break & Making Fackin’ Music Maan!” …Read More
EPISODE 51: NICK LAUNAY PT. 2: TRICKS OF THE TRADE & 3 CORNERS OF THE PLANET
In this Episode Lol and Budgie continue their talk with super producer Nick Launay about “Tricks of the Trade & 3 Corners of the Planet” … Read More
EPISODE 52: MIKI BERENYI PT. 1: MISS BEING IN A BAND? LOVED IT BUT NAH!
In this Episode, Lol and Budgie talk to musician/author/adorable human Miki Berenyi about her book “Fingers Crossed”…Read More
EPISODE 53:MIKI BERENYI PT. 2: BON JOVI ON TOUR OR WHAT?!
In this Episode Lol and Budgie continue their conversation with the divine Miki Berenyi…Read More
EPISODE 54: MIKI BERENYI PT. 3: DRUGS ARE BAD? – THE PARAPHERNALIA OF PROFESSIONALS
In this Episode, part 3 of Lol and Budgie’s conversation with the divine Miki Berenyi….Read More
EPISODE 55: ILAN RUBIN PT. 1: TERROR IN THE IEMS – NIN AND BEYOND!
In this Episode Lol and Budgie talk to Nine Inch Nails/Angels & Airwaves drummer Ilan Rubin about Terror in The IEMS – NIN and Beyond!…Read More
EPISODE 56: ILAN RUBIN PT. 2: NON-DANCING-DANCING – IT’S THE MUSIC NOT THE PLACE!
In this Episode Lol and Budgie continue their conversation with Ilan Rubin all about Non-Dancing-Dancing – It’s the Music not the Place!…Read More
EPISODE 57: MEG MYERS PT. 1: I AM NOT THE BODY
In this Episode Lol and Budgie get cozy with Meg Myers, to whom Budgie is Tickled Pink to introduce you – we are entranced, spellbound…Read More
EPISODE 58: MEG MYERS PT. 2: MANIFESTING – LIBERATION FOR YOUR SOUL!
In this Episode Lol and Budgie revel in Manifesting – Liberation for Your Soul! with Meg Myers…Read More
EPISODE 59: SHIRLEY MANSON: LOL & BUDGIE LOVE SHIRLEY – TRUE!
In this Episode Lol and Budgie get down to brass tacks with Shirley Manson: Lol & Budgie love Shirley – True! …Read More
EPISODE 60: AVEY TARE PT. 1: CIRCUIT BENDING – CAN YOU FEEL IT?
In this Episode Lol and Budgie get back to their roots with Animal Collective’s Avey Tare! Circuit Bending- Can you Feel it? …Read More
EPISODE 61: AVEY TARE PT 2: NOTHING LASTS FOREVER – WE CAN’T REALLY HOLD ON TO ANYTHING
In this Episode Lol and Budgie get back to their roots with part 2 of their conversation with Avey Tare where Nothing lasts forever…Read More
EPISODE 62: KELE OKEREKE PT 1: THE TRAVELING CIRCUS OF THE SUBLIMATED EGO
In this Episode Lol and Budgie go Deeper than Deep with Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke and The Traveling Circus of Sublimated Ego…Read More