Skip to content
maDCap: David Ross & Dan Bloom podcast artwork

PODCAST · society

maDCap: David Ross & Dan Bloom

by maDCap

Two old friends, David Ross and Daniel Bloom, trying to make sense of life in an absurd era. We record in Washington, DC. Efim Shapiro may jump back in at some point.

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed Apr 15, 2026 · Source feed

Episodes

  1. Presenting Ryan Martinez "Ensemble"

    Ryan Martinez turns the events of his life into musical diaries, and despite this year’s turmoil, he has a lot to sing about. His latest album, “Ensemble,” explores the ever-flowing river of time, pays tribute to the love of his life, Tatyana, and marvels at the miracle of their first-born son,...

  2. Living Through...This

    David Ross & Dan Bloom take to the woods of Rock Creek Park to discuss the disaster that is the United States in 2020: over 150,000 dead in a pandemic with no end in sight, raging protests for racial justice, and the 45th President ordering secret police into the streets. If this moment doesn't...

  3. How To Be Alive with Ben Tolkan

    Ben Tolkan is anything but naive; he’s well aware that each day is a fight for his life. In facing down years of chemotherapy, Ben has powered through illness and fear to arrive at a triumph of love. He is a part of a wonderful family, has a great job with Brooklyn Brewery, and in December, he...

  4. Mental Health Mixdown | Know Yourself, Heal Yourself, Enjoy The Journey

    Everyone goes through struggles in life, and we believe that the way forward begins with knowing yourself. Today, we discuss the twists and turns along our sometimes difficult paths in order to better understand ourselves and the world around us. Remember that life is a journey, and sometimes the...

  5. Find The Lodestar - Dan & David's Wild Rides

    When a cryptic op-ed appeared in The New York Times, it set off a frenzy in US politics. The writer, an anonymous senior official in the White House, criticized the President for whom they served as amoral. With his interest piqued, co-host Dan Bloom decided to do a little online sleuthing....

  6. Megabus to the Afterlife

    David Ross got on a Megabus bound for New York. Nine hours and forty minutes later, he'd learned valuable lessons about himself, humanity, and the nature of time. Daniel Bloom convinced David to tell the tale. http://instagram.com/madcapdc | http://twitter.com/madcapdc | http://fb.com/madcapdc...

  7. Identity Crisis! | "We're running out of time"

    How do you get through an identity crisis? And what do you learn on the other side? "Remember the things that make you human."

  8. Tell your story...if you don't, someone else will

    How much power do we have to tell our own stories and shape reality? And if it turns out we have a lot of this power, how much should we use it? As the years crash against the sands of time, these questions get more and more pressing. Good thing we have this podcast. David Ross and Dan Bloom…

    more
  9. Between I™age and ®eality | Drake, Pusha T, XXXTentacion & Sarah Sanders

    + Discipline and focus + Is mental illness related to artistry? + Acknowledging the demons of XXXTentacion + The gap between i™age and ®eality + Confronting Sarah Sanders + Seeing opponents for who they are + Preparing for the worst + How do you know when it's too late?

  10. "We carried these people in us" | Appreciating mothers

    maDCap is the story David Ross and Daniel Bloom's friendship. We record in Washington, DC. + DC's Funk Parade was excellent + Appreciating mom + Investing in people who invest in you + Figuring out life + The Royal Wedding + Finding a way to love

  11. Funk Parade 2018: Audio Postcard

    On May 12th, 2018, Washington DC rejoiced together in the name of funk, and it was good. The 5th Annual Funk Parade filled the historic U Street Corridor with music and maDCap was there to capture the energy. Our own David Ross was one of the festival organizers this year and Dan Bloom was lucky...

  12. Who the hell is making it into heaven? | Trayon White & the Black-Jewish Conversation

    maDCap is the story of a friendship: David Ross and Dan Bloom. Recorded in Washington DC. + The Trayon White - DC Council Scandal + The Black-Jewish Relationship + Appreciating the morning + The time Dan left his wife's wedding dress in a cab + Is Evil Real? Theme: Bruncha Nova by Flamingosis...

  13. We Are Reborn: Give Thanks

    maDCap Reborn is back to the roots, a story of a friendship: David Ross and Dan Bloom in DC. We'll do this sometimes. + Bloom got married + Yeezy ( rapper credit, Chika https://soundcloud.com/chikaoranika ) + Mortality & Life's Purpose + Music appropriation Theme: Bruncha Nova by Flamingosis...

  14. Travelers Guide To Nowhere Ep 1

    Travelers Guide To Nowhere Ep 1 by maDCap

  15. "Icarus" director Bryan Fogel from AFI Docs 2017 Opening Night

    On AFI Docs 2017 opening night, Dan Boom & David Ross spent five enlightening minutes with Bryan Fogel, director and star of the documentary “Icarus.” Up for discussion: Jeff Sessions, cycling, George Orwell, Russia and the Jews. Netflix paid a cool $5 million rights fee for “Icarus” and you can...

  16. A Gift For AFI Docs: "Mudbloods, The Lost Interview" (2014)

    We welcome AFI Docs back for its 2017 edition with a homecoming gift for the ears. Like a bottle of fine wine, we’ve been waiting for just the right moment to crack this fine 2014 vintage. Hold onto your brooms, because we have a conversation about Quidditch... yes, the sport from Harry...

  17. 21 Savage Lovecast on Melania

    We had to do it... Go listen to http://www.savagelovecast.com/episodes/541

  18. Trevor Sensor - Starborne Eyes (Dupont Underground Sessions)

    Upon hearing the 22 year-old Trevor Sensor's unique voice, we knew our little tunnel underneath Dupont Circle would wrap its arms around him. Straight out of Sterling, IL, his singing style tilts its hat to prominent voices like Bob Dylan. Since it was just he and his weapon of choice, an old but...

  19. Trevor Sensor - Endless Shame (Dupont Underground Sessions)

    Upon hearing the 22 year-old Trevor Sensor's unique voice, we knew our little tunnel underneath Dupont Circle would wrap its arms around him. Straight out of Sterling, IL, his singing style tilts its hat to prominent voices like Bob Dylan. Since it was just he and his weapon of choice, an old but...

  20. Intro to The Harvard Girls

    Intro to The Harvard Girls by maDCap

  21. BERETTA

    Beretta is a restaurant and bar located in San Fransisco. Laura Gorman interviews the Beretta bar manager about the fun world of alcohol and cocktails.

  22. Khruangbin - Mr White - Dupont Underground Sessions

    Khruangbin - Mr White - Dupont Underground Sessions by maDCap

  23. Khruangbin - The Number 4 - Dupont Underground Sessions

    Khruangbin - The Number 4 - Dupont Underground Sessions by maDCap

  24. Khruangbin - The Number 3 - Dupont Underground Sessions

    Khruangbin - The Number 3 - Dupont Underground Sessions by maDCap

  25. Should One See 'Kubo?' by Javier Scott

    Should One See 'Kubo?' by Javier Scott by maDCap

  26. Karlie.

    Karlie. by maDCap

  27. Predicting the Future

    Predicting the Future by maDCap

  28. The Pod Of - Samson And Delilah (featuring Amara Karan)

    Okay, so we had a bye week. But we're back. In this episode of "The Pod Of" Fernando and I discuss this tense episode which is called, "Samson and Delilah." Don't want to spoil it because we want you to just listen. The treat in this podcast is the second half is where we have a conversation with...

  29. The Pod Of - Episode 4

    By David Ross A little tardy, but arrived. Won't happen again. This is episode 4 of "The Pod Of" where we analyze/solve the mystery as to what happened to Andrea Cornish in HBO's "The Night Of." Naz's character succumbs to Freddy's advice. Was like pulling teeth though. One would say, wasn't till...

  30. Fruition - Dupont Underground Sessions

    Fruition - Dupont Underground Sessions by maDCap

  31. Susto - Vampiro 66 - Dupont Underground Sessions

    Susto - Vampiro 66 - Dupont Underground Sessions by maDCap

  32. The Pod Of Ep 3 - A Dark Crate

    By David Ross Hey Hey, so we're now three episodes deep into HBO's new series, "The Night Of." Per usual, Fernando Madrigal and I put on our detective goggles and try to solve the mystery that keeps us up at night (slight exaggeration). This episode was called "A Dark Crate." So much happens. SO...

  33. The Pod Of - Episode 2 - Subtle Beast

    "Subtle Beast" Songs used for this episode: Nirvana - Where Did You Sleep Last Night (Lead Belly Cover) Nas - Life's a Bitch

  34. Blue Healer - It's Only The Rain (Dupont Underground Sessions)

    Blue Healer - It's Only The Rain (Dupont Underground Sessions) by maDCap

  35. Netflix's Stranger Things: What It Means To Be Ride or Die

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stranger_Things Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrangerThingsTV/

  36. The Pod Of - Ep. 1

    "The Pod Of" will be a weekly analysis of HBO's new series, "The Night Of," which debuted on Sunday, July 10 at 9pm ET/PT. Pakistani-American college student Nasir “Naz” Khan, who lives with his parents in Queens, NY, takes his father’s taxi to go a party in Manhattan. But what starts as a…

    more
  37. Osa The Healer - The Chant - Dupont Underground Sessions

    By David Ross Osa The Healer (Osaretin Obaseki) is a writer, poet, activist and so much more. The first time I met this dude was in elementary school. Fast forward to when we were in high school and he was the guy who was flowing constantly walking around the hallways. Always towering over his...

  38. Blue Healer - Luminescent Eyes - Dupont Underground Sessions

    Blue Healer is David Beck, Bryan Mammel and Dees Stribling. This is one of the earlier Dupont Underground Sessions that we haven't yet released the video for. Had to post the audio though. The streets need it. Like many of the bands recorded, they rolled up in a white van. They then asked few...

  39. Zack Wright - Music For Tunnels - Dupont Underground Sessions

    By David Ross This happened just on a whim. I met Zack at an event and struck up a conversation with him. He told me that he was in town from San Francisco to support a film he did music for called, “Chocolate Mountain Metal.” It’s a short documentary, directed by Ryan Maxey and Danielle Davis…

    more
  40. 1655, movement II by Caroline Shaw (Performed by Rogue Collective)

    1655, movement II by Caroline Shaw (Performed by Rogue Collective) by maDCap

  41. And The Kids - Cheer For Babies (Dupont Underground Sessions)

    And The Kids - Cheer For Babies (Dupont Underground Sessions) by maDCap

  42. And The Kids - I Can't Tell What The Time Is Telling Me (Dupont Underground Sessions)

    And The Kids - I Can't Tell What The Time Is Telling Me (Dupont Underground Sessions) by maDCap

  43. From Perth to Bed Stuy - A Conversation with Methyl Ethel

    Produced by Patrick Basier Methyl Ethel isn't just from Perth, Australia - they are Perth, Australia. The indie rock group is the brain-child of singer-songwriter Jake Webb. This is an interview with Jake, Tom and Chris - who serve as the project's live backbone. It's a look at everything that...

  44. Prelude of Suite No.6 in D Major" by J.S. Bach, performed by Cellist Alban Gerhardt

    German cellist Alban Gerhardt performs cello solo for "Prelude of Suite No. 6 in D Major" by J.S. Bach at Dupont Underground. http://albangerhardt.com/ www.dupontunderground.com www.madcapdc.org

  45. The Discipline of Louis Futon

    This episode of maDCap was produced by Patrick Basler.

  46. Courtney Dowe: Dupont Underground Sessions

    "Song for Sean Bell" by Courtney Dowe. Recorded at Dupont Underground. www.dupontunderground.org facebook.com/courtneydowe

  47. TBT MaDCap Interview With MAKJ

    This interview was done almost two years ago and never released. Our new producer Patrick Basier brought it back to life. Oh yeah, this interview was done at DRAIS Nightclub at the blackjack table in Las Vegas.

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Two old friends, David Ross and Daniel Bloom, trying to make sense of life in an absurd era. We record in Washington, DC. Efim Shapiro may jump back in at some point.

HOSTED BY

maDCap

CATEGORIES

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does maDCap: David Ross & Dan Bloom have?

maDCap: David Ross & Dan Bloom currently has 231 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is maDCap: David Ross & Dan Bloom about?

Two old friends, David Ross and Daniel Bloom, trying to make sense of life in an absurd era. We record in Washington, DC. Efim Shapiro may jump back in at some point.

How often does maDCap: David Ross & Dan Bloom release new episodes?

maDCap: David Ross & Dan Bloom publishes regularly with 231 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.

Where can I listen to maDCap: David Ross & Dan Bloom?

You can listen to maDCap: David Ross & Dan Bloom on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts maDCap: David Ross & Dan Bloom?

maDCap: David Ross & Dan Bloom is created and hosted by maDCap.
URL copied to clipboard!