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Dead Dialect Podcast
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Dead Dialect Podcast is the official podcast of Dead Dialect, the creative efforts of Brandon Clements and Julian Lara. This is our excuse to talk to people way cooler than us. Sit in as we talk to some of the most interesting and talented people on the planet. #DeadDialect
Episodes
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We Are Scientists | Dead Dialect Podcast
On this episode of Dead Dialect, Brandon sits down with Keith Murray and Chris Cain of We Are Scientists for a conversation about longevity, indie rock history, friendship, humor, and the evolution of the band over the last two decades. From their beginnings in Berkeley and rise during the...
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Marisa "Missy" Dabice (Mannequin Pussy) | Dead Dialect Podcast
This week's episode of Dead Dialect features Marisa "Missy" Dabice, lead singer of Mannequin Pussy, a band from Philadelphia, PA. We talk their newest record "I Got Heaven", the surprising places MP has shown up in pop culture and television, what's next for the band, and as always a brief...
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Mad Gallica (Formerly of Ghost) | Dead Dialect Podcast
This week on Dead Dialect Podcast we welcome Mad Gallica, formally of Ghost. After performing in one of the biggest bands on the planet for 6 years, Mad Gallica made the decision to step away and focus on her own music. As a massive fan of Ghost, it is an honor to welcome her on the show to…
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Harper Watters (Houston Ballet) | Dead Dialect Podcast
Harper Watters is a ballet dancer and currently a principal performer for the Houston Ballet. As arguably one of the greatest living ballet dancers, Harper is a trailblazer and symbol of representation, grace, and power. #houstonballet #deaddialect #ballet Watch the video of this podcast here
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Chris Wee (And So I Watch You From Afar) | Dead Dialect Podcast
(Recorded July 24, 2024) Our last new (old) episode features the returning Chris Wee from And So I Watch You From Afar. Chris is an amazing dude that plays in an amazing band. We talk Houston's recent troubles, the band's timing around touring in tumultuous times, and the newest album....
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Mikey Shoes (Queens of the Stone Age) (GLU) | Dead Dialect Podcast
(Recorded March 2025) Host Brandon Clements welcomes Michael "Mikey Shoes" Shuman to Dead Dialect Podcast. Mikey is the longtime bassist for one our favorite bands on the face of the planet, Queens of the Stone Age. This year he embarked as a solo artist under the moniker GLU. We sat down with...
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Emily Kokal (Warpaint) | Dead Dialect Podcast
(Recorded June 20th, 2024) Hosts Brandon Clements and Julian Lara welcome back Emily Kokal of Warpaint. Warpaint is an especially important band to the podcast and us as people. Warpaint has served as a catalyst for some of the most important moments of our lives, and in this particular podcast…
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Joe Talbot (IDLES) | Dead Dialect Podcast
Alright, let's be honest: this is a super personal and intimate podcast for me (Brandon). Not only do I love this band deeply, but I've always resonated with the themes of grief, love, and leftism - almost to an obsessive extent frankly. Simply put, this was a big episode for me and I am grateful...
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Andrew Forsman (The Fall of Troy) | Dead Dialect Podcast
(Recorded April 2024) This week on Dead Dialect, we're thrilled to have Andrew Forsman, the drummer for the legendary band The Fall of Troy, join us. Andrew, a friend of the show and an all-around badass, sits down with Brandon to chat about his history with the podcast, future plans for the…
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John Waters | Dead Dialect Podcast
(Recorded October 25th, 2019) This week, host Brandon Clements speaks with absolute legend and icon, John Waters. In what is arguably the most important podcast we've ever done, we discuss the evolution of the term "filth", taking LSD in at the age of 70, and what it means to connect with fans....
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Daniel Tracy (Deafheaven) | Dead Dialect Podcast
(Recorded February 27th, 2022) In this episode of Dead Dialect, hosts Brandon Clements and Julian Lara are joined by Daniel Tracy of Deafheaven. Daniel is an excellent drummer for one our personal favorite bands ever. In this episode, the guys discuss the newest record, opinions on Lars Ulrich…
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Silversun Pickups (2020) | Dead Dialect Podcast
(Recorded February 18th, 2020) In episode 3 of the New (Old) season, hosts Brandon Clements and Julian Lara sit down with Chris Guanlao and Nikki Monninger of Silversun Pickups. In their return to the show, the group discuss their work with legendary producer Butch Vig, the loss of Kobe Bryant,...
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Brendan Canty and Joe Lally (Fugazi) | Dead Dialect Podcast
(Recorded September 2019) This week on Dead Dialect, hosts Brandon Clements and Julian Lara welcome Brendan Canty and Joe Lally of Fugazi and The Messthetics, joined by fellow Messthetics guitarist Anthony Pirog. The guys discuss Fugazi, Joe's record with John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer of…
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Fat Tony | Dead Dialect Podcast
Recorded sometime in 2018 Dead Dialect (Brandon Clements and Julian Lara) make their return after five long years, a pandemic, and a slew of life changes with guest and rapper Fat Tony. The boys discuss journaling, Billie Eilish, and future (past) plans. Episode 1 of The New (Old) Season, a…
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James Templeton (By the End of Tonight, LIMB) | Dead Dialect Podcast
Recorded August 2017 James Templeton is a musician, producer, and something of a pioneer for Houston's current music scene and artistic community due to his tenure as the bassist for legendary experimental math band, By The End of Tonight. Taking on a new identity in the electronic natured…
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Dead Dialect Podcast: Cage the Elephant and Moon Taxi (2017)
Recorded July 2017 Another festival down! Dead Dialect brings you the experience of some of the top names in the ultra stacked lineup at Float Fest '17 in San Marcos, TX. Cage the Elephant guitarist Nick Bockrath as well as Tom Putnam and Spencer Thomson of Moon Taxi all guest on the show to talk...
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Dead Dialect Podcast: Derrick Lewis (2017)
Recorded May 2017 In our first ever in-studio video podcast, we welcome back Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis. A Houston based MMA fighter, Derrick is a main player in the UFC's heavyweight division, sitting at #6, on a six streak tear, and a stones throw away for fighting for a championship belt....
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Dead Dialect Podcast: The Fall of Troy (2016)
Live podcast with The Fall of Troy hosted by Dead Dialect Podcast. Filmed at The Raven Tower in Houston, Texas on 7/22/16. The Fall of Troy are one of most favorite and beloved bands, and we're eternally grateful to have been able to sit down and talk to them. Subscribe and share and find us on...
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Dead Dialect Podcast #56: TJ Miller
TJ Miller is a stand-up comedian and actor, notable for his roles as Erlich Bachman in Silicon Valley, Weasel in Deadpool, and apparently even the Mucinex booger thing. Recorded right before his set at The Secret Group in Houston Texas, TJ discusses things his rapid ascent to A-list status,...
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Dead Dialect Podcast #55: Day for Night 2016 (featuring Brian Chippendale of Lightning Bolt, Kam Franklin of The Suffers, and Fat Tony
It's Day For Night 2.0 as Houston's new flagship festival returns, shattering every bar it set in its wildly successful debut in 2015. With monster music lineups and showcasing mind blowing visual art installations, Day For Night has established itself as one of the most elite music festivals...
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Dead Dialect Podcast #54: Stza (Leftover Crack, Choking Victim) & Jesse Sendejas (Days N Daze)
Scott Sturgeon and Jesse Sendejas are two musicians who front Leftöver Crack and Days n Daze respectively. Popularly known by his stage name "Stza", Scott Sturgeon gained a worldwide following by being the front man not only to LÖC, but also to Choking Victim and Star Fucking Hipsters, three of…
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Dead Dialect Podcast #53: Guilla
It's the second coming of the powerful Timothy Russell, aka Guilla, to the podcast. One of Houston's best and brightest rap artists on the rise, Guilla is on the warpath to greatness, tirelessly moving one project to the next and focused on showcasing every aspect of his craft. With plans to...
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Dead Dialect Podcast #52: Handsomebeast
Handsomebeast are some of our closest friends on the planet. As one of Houston's most exciting live bands, they command any stage they are on. We welcome them back on the podcast to discuss their newest album "The Badass Future" which releases December 2nd. Rejoice!
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Dead Dialect Podcast #51: Ben Weinman (The Dillinger Escape Plan)
After a near two decade reign as one of the most notorious and highly regarded metal bands in the world, the members of The Dillinger Escape Plan are hanging it up after they complete their current and final tour. Needless to say, we jumped at the opportunity to speak to the band's guitarist and...
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Dead Dialect Podcast #50: Myq Kaplan
Myq Kaplan is a stand-up comedian and podcaster from Livingston, New Jersey. Segueing into comedy through performing as a musician, Myq has appeared on various TV spots including Last Comic Standing, The Tonight Show, and America's Got Talent and his latest special Small, Dork, and Handsome is...
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Dead Dialect Podcast #49: Chris Wee (And So I Watch You From Afar)
Another one scratched off the bucket list as Chris Wee joins us on the show! Chris is the drummer and a founding member of And So I Watch You From Afar, a four piece instrumental band formed in Belfast, Ireland. Four groundbreaking albums under their belt and with another on the way, ASIWYFA draw...
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Dead Dialect Podcast #48: Ku Egenti
Ku Egenti is a Houston based stand-up comedian who was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. Ku is frequently a staple in the many comedy festivals and showcases that make up a big part of Houston's surging comedy scene. He has also never seen the original Star Wars trilogy despite claiming he's a…
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Dead Dialect Podcast #47: The Dandy Warhols
Zia McCabe and Peter Holmström are the respective keyboardist/bassist and the guitarist for The Dandy Warhols, a four piece band from Portland, OR who have achieved a status as one of the most prominent alternative rock bands ever since forming in 1994. Having gained commercial success early in...
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Dead Dialect Podcast #46: Bob Lane
Bob Lane is a Houston musician and a well known figure in the local music scene. He is one of the original members of Another Run, a band known for its eclectic mix of everything from indie, pop, and post-hardcore incorporated in its sound. Bob is also a member of Whit, a band that is often a...
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Dead Dialect Podcast #45: Jonathan Perez AKA Pitter Patter
Jonathan Perez is a Houston musician currently known for his one man project, Pitter Patter, as well as being one half of the duo that formed the late great Female Demand, a band that helped shape the Houston underground music scene into what it is today. As Pitter Patter, Jonathan has released a...
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Dead Dialect Podcast #44: Andrew Youngblood
Andrew Youngblood is a Houston stand-up comedian, booking agent, and a key figure behind The Secret Group, a collective as well as a movement dedicated to fostering Houston music and comedy. The Secret Group has been the main driving force behind reviving comedy in Houston, effectively ushering…
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Dead Dialect Podcast #43: Mark Drew & Sobe Lash
Sobe Lash is an urban punk musician out of Houston who just released her third EP, "Pretty Reckless". Mark Drew is rapper out of Houston who also released his third EP, "Seasons". He also currently holds a 0-1 record against Brandon in NBA2K
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Dead Dialect Podcast #42: The Fall Of Troy
Recorded in front of a live audience inside the powerful The Raven Tower, we snagged a podcast with all three original members of the Fall of Troy. On an extensive world tour for the release of OK, their newest and most DIY album yet, the band has been surging since their highly anticipated…
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Dead Dialect Podcast #41: Harry Sheppard
Harry Sheppard is a jazz vibraphonist out of Houston. He is 88 years old and quite literally a living legend. He has played with the likes of Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and even opened up for comic like Lenny Bruce and Richard Pryor. He plays every Monday at Brasil Cafe!
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Dead Dialect Podcast #40: John Clardy (Tera Melos)
In keeping with a tradition of having on our favorite drummers, we're honored to have John Clardy return to the podcast! John is the drummer for one of our most favorite bands ever (and former guests), Tera Melos, along with Nick Reinhart at Nathan Latona. He was featured in Modern Drummer, and…
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Dead Dialect Podcast #39: Li Lu & Zahid Dewji
After a string of music-centric guests, this episode features Li Lu and returning guest Zahid Dewji to keep things fresh. Li is a director and filmmaker from Houston who is about to release her first ever feature length film titled, There Is A New World Somewhere. She is currently on tour to…
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Dead Dialect Podcast #38: Fat Tony
Anthony Obi aka Fat Tony is one of Houston's perennial rappers and considered a pioneer in the local DIY music and arts scene. His new three-track album "Look" is his latest addition to his extended discography and he is currently working in a newly formed project with Kyle Mabson called "Charge…
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Dead Dialect Podcast#37: Devil Killing Moth
DKM returns to the podcast ahead of the release of their newest EP "A Night in the Life Of". These guys are truly a tremendous band and one of our favorites in town. We also preview two songs from the record! Boom!
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Dead Dialect Podcast #36: Silversun Pickups
Still in the wake of their latest album, "Better Nature", and hours before they kill Houston's Revention Center, drummer Chris Guanlao and bassist Nikki Monninger of the legendary Silversun Pickups join Brandon on the show. Cozied up in Revention's greenroom, Chris and Nikki go over the making of...
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Dead Dialect Podcast #35: Kam Franklin (The Suffers)
A very special one as we have one of the most powerful voices and recognizable faces in Houston music today. Kam Franklin is the vocalist and front-woman of the surging self-proclaimed "Gulf Coast Soul" band, The Suffers. Forming here in Houston in 2011, The Suffers have since gained notoriety…
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Dead Dialect Podcast #34: Jesse Sendejas
Back from a short break, and we brought along one of the staples of Houston music journalism in Jesse Sendejas. A long time writer for the Houston Press, one of the city's biggest publications, Jesse is also the father of Jesse Sendejas Jr. of Days in Daze, one of the most notable folk punk bands...
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Dead Dialect Podcast #33: The Aspiring Me (TAME)
This episode features Andrew Davis, better known by his rap monicker, "The Aspiring Me". Fresh off releasing his brand new full length "ok, whatever", Andrew is relentlessly carving his own path in the newly revived Houston hip hop scene.
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Dead Dialect Podcast #32: Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis
Back on for the first time in almost two years, Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis returns to the podcast. An MMA fighter fighting in the UFC's Heavyweight division, Derrick is best known for his savage knockout power and violent ground-and-pound style, and most recently he has become something of…
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Dead Dialect Podcast #31: Kyle Hubbard
Back at it again with another hip-hop oriented episode. Kyle Hubbard is a well known Houston rapper who is now one of the staple musicians in the newly formed local label, Roologic Records. Boasting two well received full length albums, and a new project on the way, Kyle Hubbard is one of the...
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Dead Dialect Podcast #30: Mark Drew
Mark Drew is an up and coming Houston rapper who just recently released his second full length album, "Red Lights At 3am", which features collaborations with names like Guilla and Ill Faded. Catch him at the Nightingale Room on April 19th.
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Dead Dialect Podcast #29: Tonya Evinger & Gustavo Gomez
Kapow! For this episode, we welcome back Invicta World Champion, Tonya Evinger. Tonya is now a podcast regular and one of our favorite guests to have on. With her, she brings Gustavo Gomez, fellow fighter and training partner; Gustavo is fighting for the 145 Garcia Promotions Amateur Championship...
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Dead Dialect Podcast #28: Zahid Dewji
As the Come and Take It Comedy Takeover approaches this weekend at Warehouse Live, we found it only fitting to welcome on Zahid Dewji, a Houston comic and a staple figure in the Secret Group, a shadow organization of illuminati style comedians that are resurrecting the Houston comedy scene.…
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Dead Dialect Podcast #27: DADA 5000
The MMA Gods have smiled on us. Recorded in the main lobby of the Double Tree hotel, we were fortunate enough to meet with Dada 5000 and speak with him just three days ahead of his highly anticipated fight against the infamous Kimbo Slice at Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie III. Dada 5000, real...
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Dead Dialect Podcast #26: Lyric Michelle
Lyric Michelle joins us in a semi-impromptu sit down in this episode, just three days before the release of her highly anticipated debut album, MissDirection. Lyric is a Nigerian-American poet and a rapper hailing from Chicago and who moved to Houston at a young age. She has since become one of...
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Dead Dialect Podcast #25: Filthy Young Impalers
In this episode, we have on Filthy Young Impalers, a Houston death metal band that's every bit as sick as their name. FYI consists of four members and they currently focusing on putting out their first full length album. Mixing pure face melting death metal with a host of various influences...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dead Dialect Podcast is the official podcast of Dead Dialect, the creative efforts of Brandon Clements and Julian Lara. This is our excuse to talk to people way cooler than us. Sit in as we talk to some of the most interesting and talented people on the planet. #DeadDialect
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