The Garret Schuelke Podcast

A new force for good has appeared on the world wide web, and one man is determined to get as many people to join it as possible: JOHN PAUL ZIGTERMAN. Podcaster and musician JPZ returns to #powerfulGSP to talk about Chillnet--how it came to be, its features, and what separates it from the rest of the social media landscape-- as well as his personal project for the website, DOINKTV. He also gives us the lowdown on his latest musical project, DOINK WIZARD.Recorded in Saugatuck, Michigan on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026Intro Song: "MR. WWIII" by Homeless Gospel ChoirOutro Song: "Wheely Bin" by Doink WizardAll songs used with permission.Chillnet: https://chillnet.me/Doink Wizard: https://doinkwizard.bandcamp.com/Work Stoppage: https://workstoppagepod.com/Garret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/

A new-ish era begins for #powerfulGSP, as Garret returns to Kalamazoo to record an episode with the ever-lovable Zach Elmblad at the multimedia artist's new bachelor pad! They discuss the apartment, Garret's spring trip to Amsterdam, fenty-folding lolcows, their mutual problematic fave, Afroman, and Garret details a news-worthy event that happened at his dayjob within days of coming back from his latest European vacation.Recorded at Zach's apartment, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, May 31st, 2026.Intro Song: "MR. WWIII" by Homeless Gospel ChoirOutro Song: "Batteram Hym of the Police Whistleblower" by AfromanAll songs used with permission, except "Batteram Hym of the Police Whistleblower" by Afroman.Zach Elmblad's Official Website: https://www.elmbladmedia.com/Garret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/

It's been six long, GRUELING years since Grand Rapids comedian Gerrit Elzinga has been on #powerfulGSP, but everybody's favorite Dr. Grins house emcee has now returned to the podcast to talk about his new retrospective album, YEARBOOK--how he went about selecting the tracks, the emotions he experienced putting the album together, and how he has changed as a comedian--and a person--throughout his twenty-year career. All this, plus more HOT Garret-on-Gerrit action! You don't want to miss this episode!Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026.Intro Song: "MR. WWIII" by Homeless Gospel ChoirOutro Song: "Sequential Patterns" by Drawing MountainsAll songs used with permission, except "Sequential Patterns" by Drawing MountainsPurchase YEARBOOK on Bandcamp: https://gerritelzinga1.bandcamp.com/album/yearbookGerrit Elzinga on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gerrit__elzingaGarret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/Cold Rambler Poetry Ezine: https://coldrambler.blogspot.com/

Monsters are real...AND YOU CAN SEE A MOVIE ABOUT THEM EVERY MONTH IN TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN!Horror Sherpa and Blue Jays-hat enthusiast, Christopher Meeuwes, returns to the pod to talk about his latest venture, MONSTERS UNREELED--how the movie night and VHS club came to be, its adherence to analog media, current accomplishments and future goals--as well as update us on what's new at the GEEK TRADER MARKET, THINGS TO ASTONISH, and his current comic reading list. Plus, Garret gives a touching tribute to the greatest Spider-Man character--nay, THE GREATEST COMIC BOOK CHARACTER-- ever!Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Traverse City, Michigan, on Friday, April 10th, 2026Intro Song: "MR. WWIII" by Homeless Gospel ChoirOutro Song: "PWAG" by BCJsPsAll songs used with permission.MONSTERS UNREELED: https://www.geektradermarket.com/monsters-unreelGeek Trader Market: https://www.geektradermarket.com/Things to Astonish: https://www.geektradermarket.com/blankGarret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/Cold Rambler Poetry Ezine: https://coldrambler.blogspot.com/

On the verge of Spring, a new season of #powerfulGSP has been uploaded! Garret meets up once again with his editor Zach Elmblad to talk about the horrible winter weather, the greatness of Kurt Vonnegut, reflections on the Iraq War while on the eve of a war on Iran--which leads to rambling proclamations--, and Garret tries his damnedest to pressure Zach into doing drugs.Recorded at Garret's room, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Sunday, March 8th, 2026.Intro Song: "MR. WWIII" by Homeless Gospel ChoirOutro Song: "Hatchet Rydaz" by Anarchist VampireAll songs used with permission, except "Hatchet Rydaz" by Anarchist Vampire.Zach Elmblad's Official Website: https://www.elmbladmedia.com/Garret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/Cold Rambler Poetry Ezine: https://coldrambler.blogspot.com/

In an episode that should have definitely been uploaded sooner (apologies Ben, love you dude), Garret welcomes back writer, podcaster, and teacher Ben Tanzer to talk about his latest book, AFTER HOURS; SCORSESE, GRIEF, AND THE GRAMMAR OF CINEMA, Scorsese's best and worst films, the legacy of his father, Michael Tanzer, and Garret and Ben bond over their mutual admiration of THE BASKETBALL DIARIES.Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Chicago on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No CourtOutro Song: "Anything I Want" by Soft ScreamsAll songs used with permission.Purchase AFTER HOURS at Ig Publishing: https://www.igpub.com/after-hours/Ben Tanzer's Official Website: https://www.tanzerben.com/Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/

Fall is finally here, ending the blistering summer of 2025, so the ever-lovable Zach Elmblad stops by Garret's swinging bachelor pad to talk about attending a musical festival in Kentucky, Garret's summer trip to Paris, whether or not Hunter S. Thompson was secretly a snuff film director, and Garret gives a stirring, heartfelt eulogy for Bobby Powell, his hometown conspiracy theorist that he both loved, and hated, on near-equal levels.R.I.P. Blobby Powerbottom. Fuck ICE.Recorded at Garret's room, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Sunday, October 12th, 2025.Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No CourtOutro Song: "Cobwebs" by Daydream TeamAll songs used with permission.Zach Elmblad's Official Website: https://www.elmbladmedia.com/ Garret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/

There comes a time in every comedians life where they must gather their courage, spread their wings, and record a comedy special--and that time has come for Grand Rapids comedian Adam Degi! Degi chats with Garret late into the night about how his special--which will be recorded at The Pyramid Scheme on Friday, November 14th at 7pm and 9:45pm-- came together, his favorite comedy specials, and they even speak positively about the Lions chances of getting to the Super Bowl this season.Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No CourtOutro Song: "With Friends Like These" by Dance ContraptionAll songs used with permission.TICKETS TO ADAM'S COMEDY SPECIAL RECORDING: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/adam-degi-is-shooting-a-the-pyramid-scheme-tickets/13862324 Adam Degi's Official Website: https://www.adamdegicomedy.com/ Garret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/

Do you like FREE stuff? Do you like sustainable, DIY-inspired movements and communities that offer, among other things, FREE stuff? Garret sure does, which is why he's talking with Mika Reed, one of the organizers of the Grand Rapids Really Really Free Market. They discuss what exactly a Really Really Free Market is, how to best prepare one, and Mika details some of their favorite items they have come across these past two years. They also briefly discuss the current status of the Grand Rapids Food Co-Op.Recorded at The DAAC, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025.Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No CourtOutro Song: "and not by what you see" by Owl's Head MountainAll songs used with permission.The Really Really Free Market Grand Rapids: https://www.facebook.com/reallyreallyfreemarketgrandrapidsThe DAAC's Official Website: https://www.thedaac.org/The Grand Rapids Food Co-Op: https://www.grfoodcoop.com/Garret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/

After a nearly two year absence, the ever-lovable Zach Elmblad finally returns to #powerfulGSP to make things right. They go over what's been going on in their lives since their last podcast chat--Zach working in Vicksburg, Garret going to war with his supervisor--, the current state of Kalamazoo, and, in an addendum to season two of THE CHEESEBURGER BLUES: AN EXPLORATION INTO DAD BLUES ROCK, Garret listens to a Clapton song he *does not* believe he has heard before.Recorded in Garret's room, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Sunday, July 27th, 2023.Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No CourtOutro Song: "Hold My Hand" by Katy Needs A LifeAll songs used with permission.THE CHEESEBURGER BLUES: AN EXPLORATION INTO DAD BLUES ROCK on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MT7r1RW9Zq22L3yqrDlEF?si=df6384e8b6fe4cb1 Zach Elmblad on Instagram: @zachelmbladElmblad Media Group Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8iz...GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcastGarret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/

Garret gets straight to the HART in this episode of #powerfulGSP, when he interviews activist, punker, and long-time internet friend Gabe Rheaume about his campaign to revive the local Manistee skate park. They then discuss their first fabled meeting at Riot Fest in September 2024, and from there dive into their experiences within the wonderful genre known as Punk Rock.Recorded in Hart, Michigan, on Saturday, March 29th, 2025Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No CourtOutro Song: "Vaseline Castle" by Deep RestAll songs used with permission.Help Revive The Manistee Skatepark: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-revive-our-community-skatepark?attribution_id=sl:134380d6-3893-4ca1-b86b-fda9da2bf012&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp13_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebookGarret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/Garret Schuelke on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/garretschuelke.bsky.socialThe Garret Schuelke Podcast's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast

Braving the wrath of the Copyright Gods, Garret travels to a Biggby located in Michigan's capital to converse with writer and musician Jon James, where they talk about the founding of Incensepunk Magazine--a literary magazine dedicated to speculative fiction that combines religion with high tech--, what aspects make up Incensepunk, their favorite Bizarro writers, and their mutual love of Gregorian Chants.Recorded in Lansing, Michigan, on Saturday, March 1st, 2025Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No CourtOutro Song: "Pange Lingua" by L I Q V E S C E N TAll songs used with permission.Incensepunk Magazine: https://www.incensepunk.com/L I Q V E S C E N T on Bandcamp: https://liqvescent.bandcamp.com/COLD RAMBLER poetry ezine: https://coldrambler.blogspot.com/Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/Garret Schuelke on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/garretschuelke.bsky.socialThe Garret Schuelke Podcast's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast

Jumping straight into 2025 with a new season of #powerfulGSP, Garret chats with bookseller William Moore about his store BLACK DOG USED BOOKS AND RECORDS--where it got its name, its criteria for purchasing media, and the current state of the store coming up on its one year anniversary--, his experiences selling books in Chicago, favorite comic book series', and the possible effects that A.I. generated books will have on the modern literary landscape.Recorded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No CourtOutro Song: "California Fault Line" by SilverstilesAll songs used with permission.Black Dog Used Books and Records on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackdogbooksandrecords/?hl=enGarret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/Garret Schuelke on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/garretschuelke.bsky.socialThe Garret Schuelke Podcast's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast

It's time to delve into some Grand Rapids people's history, folks! Garret chats with local author, activist, and historian Jeff Smith about the publication of his latest book, RADICAL GRAND RAPIDS: PLACES, DATES, ACTIONS, AND PEOPLE, what motivated him to document the history of various working class and leftist struggles in Michigan's Furniture City, observations on the DeVos family's continued influence and control over all things political and cultural, and how activist movements, groups, and individuals throughout the decades are all connected.Recorded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No CourtOutro Song: "Oh, to Know!" by VALENTIGERAll songs used with permission.Purchase RADICAL GRAND RAPIDS at Schuler Books: https://www.schulerbooks.com/chapbook-press/radical-grand-rapids-places-dates-actions-and-people%C2%A0-jeff-smith Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy: https://griid.org/The Garret Schuelke Podcast's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcastGarret Schuelke on Twitter: @garretschuelkeGarret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/

In an episode that will make the listener involuntarily say "NICE" aloud for everyone to hear, Garret once again gets the chance to chat with Chicago writer, podcaster, teacher, and non-profit leader Ben Tanzer, about his latest novel, THE MISSING, thoughts on Psychological Fiction, adventures in book touring, and why Garret recommends that writers, when they're feeling particularly depressed, should read excerpts from Kafka's diary.Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Chicago on Tuesday, July, 2024Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No CourtOutro Song: “1965" by Jangle OrchardAll songs used with permission.Ben Tanzer's Official Website: https://www.tanzerben.com/The Garret Schuelke Podcast's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcastGSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcastGarret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/

Being the master of excitedly talking about events that happened nearly a full month earlier, Garret chats with Grand Rapids comedian and podcaster Stu McCallister about his show, LMNOPodcast, celebrating its 1000 episode (last month)! They also talk about Stu's radio career before the podcast, the blandness of Free Beer and Hot Wings, and why it's worth pursuing your creative interests even if there is no monetary gain.Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Sunday, May 12, 2024Intro Song: "Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No CourtOutro Song: "PCP Helps Me Sleep" by the WRAPAll songs used with permission.LMNOPodcast: www.facebook.com/LMNOPodcast/Stu Mccallister on Twitter: @StuMcCallisterGSP Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast/GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast

This month, Garret heads out the farm--a QUAKER farm, in fact--to meet up with farmer, activist, counselor, and performance artist Scot Miller, to talk about The Sandhill Project--its beginnings, mission, core values, and how it operates--, his coming to the Quaker faith, and his friendship and experiences performing with trashpunk legends LOSER CANDY. On top of all that, Scot shows Garret one of the biggest cow turds he has ever laid eyes on :ORecorded at The Sandhill Project farm in Hastings, Michigan, on Saturday, February 4th, 2024.Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No CourtOutro Song: "The Cemetery" by twin deerAll songs used with permission.Rest in Peace, Wayne KramerScot Miller's Official Website: https://gospeloftheabsurd.wixsite.com/gospel-of-the-absurdThe Sandhill Project's Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/2024-shareholders-drive?utm_campaign=p_lico+update+share&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebookThe Sandhill Project's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SandhillCsa Purchase GODAN: THE GLADIATOR KILLER on Lulu: https://www.lulu.com/shop/garret-schuelke/godan-the-gladiator-killer/paperback/product-2mmnggq.html?q=garret+schuelke&page=1&pageSize=4GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcastGSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcastGarret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/

2024 IS HERE! And while this year is *inevitably* going to be garbage, #powerfulGSP is here bring you some fun, with the first episode of the new season featuring writer, photographer, and tic-tac-toe champ Barry Graham, where him and Garret discuss his new poetry book, THE END OF PARALYSIS, his approach to photography, why everyone should self-publish their work, the beginnings and possible future of DOGZPLOT and MADHOUSE SESSIONS, and, in a shocking twist, former president Barack Obama makes an appearance to give Barry an enticing literary offer!Recorded in Belleville, Michigan, on Sunday, January 28th, 2024.Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No CourtOutro Song: "Mr. October" by Mr. OctoberAll songs used with permission.FREE PALESTINE!THIRDFACE: EROTICA: https://fb.me/e/RKG8UDG1 Barry Graham on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nothingornexttonothingPurchase GODAN: THE GLADIATOR KILLER on Lulu: https://www.lulu.com/shop/garret-schuelke/godan-the-gladiator-killer/paperback/product-2mmnggq.html?q=garret+schuelke&page=1&pageSize=4 GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcastGSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcastGarret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/

It's a beautiful Fall day in Chi-Town, so Garret meets up with writer and poet Dan Denton to talk about his new novel, THE DEAD AND THE DESPERATE, living the camper life, and how he thinks the current autoworker strike will end. Plus, they are joined by Chicago poet and busker Westley Heine!Recorded at the Bourgeois Pig Cafe in Chicago on Saturday, October 28th, 2023.Intro Song: “Summer Nights" by A Sunken Ship IronyOutro Song: "Jesus, Keep Us Safe From the Cops" by Destroy Nate AllenAll songs used with permission.FREE PALESTINE!Purchase THE DEAD AND THE DESPERATE at Magical Jeep: https://www.magicaljeep.com/product/dead/148?fbclid=IwAR3Inefq1RZ7juKFqZzBks5GTKnEIKf10Ygwj4oLT5SHJHTFlsPkogihyQE Westley Heine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westleyheine/?fbclid=IwAR0JefZ7Pg4h4MrYjBFi6GOcJirA-fnVVIQIkkmpO4kijxYPuXfH6NYGpmE THE CHEESEBURGER BLUES: AN EXPLORATION INTO DAD BLUES ROCK: open.spotify.com/show/6MT7r1RW9Zq…9a006653dd8645b2GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcastGSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcastGarret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/

Spooky season wraps up on #powerfulGSP with an epic interview with one of Garret's favorite comic book creators, JT Molloy! They chat about JT's series, THE SAPPHIRE SPECTRE, how JT got into Punk Rock, and they discuss the ups-and-downs of modern day Spider-Man!Record via phone between Grand Rapids, Michigan and Chicago on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023Intro Song: “Summer Nights" by A Sunken Ship IronyOutro Song: "9 to 5" by BumRushAll songs used with permission.FREE PALESTINE!JT Molloy's Official Website: https://jamestmolloy.wixsite.com/artistJT Molloy on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jamestmolloy/the-sapphire-spectre-issue-5THE CHEESEBURGER BLUES: AN EXPLORATION INTO DAD BLUES ROCK: open.spotify.com/show/6MT7r1RW9Zq…9a006653dd8645b2GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcastGSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcastGarret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/

Much to Garret's surprise, famous shock jock Anthony Cumia makes a special appearance on #powefulGSP from his *PROBABLE* death bed. Also, since its been eight months since he's been on, Zach Elmblad and Garret do a sort of pseudo-end of the year review, going over their respective trips to the Netherlands and New York, discuss their most recent podcast collaboration, THE CHEESEBURGER BLUES: AN EXPLORATION INTO DAD BLUES ROCK, and finally, after years of Garret pilling him with gay space socialist propaganda, Zach concludes that America does, indeed, SUCK!Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, October 22nd, 2023.Intro Song: “Summer Nights" by A Sunken Ship IronyOutro Song: "freezing in kalamazoo (hotel rooms)" by nikeboyoctaAll songs used with permission.FREE PALESTINE!THE CHEESEBURGER BLUES: AN EXPLORATION INTO DAD BLUES ROCK: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MT7r1RW9Zq22L3yqrDlEF?si=9a006653dd8645b2Zach Elmblad on Instagram: @zachelmbladGSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcastGSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcastGarret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/

Fall is finally here, which means, among other things, it's time to BICYCLE without having to endure the oppressive summer heat! Garret celebrates this occasion by chatting with writer and world traveler Robert Downes about his epic guide to Michigan bikes trails, BIKING NORTHERN MICHIGAN, how he got into long-distance bicycling, the many U.S. states and foreign countries he has biked in, and Garret is shocked to learn just how cheap and easy it is to ship your bicycle on a flight across the ocean!Recorded at via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Traverse City, Michigan, on Sunday, September 24th, 2023.Intro Song: “Summer Nights" by A Sunken Ship IronyOutro Song: "What'd You Have in Mind?" by Everyday SenseiAll songs used with permission.Robert Downes' Official Website: https://www.robertdownes.com/GSP is now on RedCircle: https://redcircle.com/shows/741c7c95-2bb0-4666-96d1-227f0af451b3Second episode of A RIOT OF MY OWN: https://archive.org/details/aromo2GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcastGSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcastGarret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com

With spooky season less than a month away, #powerfulGSP is proud to bring you this short, but sweet, conversation with Todd LaRosa, owner of the ANATOMY OF DEATH MUSEUM, where him and Garret discuss the origins of the museum, how he goes about procuring his various morbid items, his own personal ethos when it comes to displaying and selling, and the rituals of an ancient fraternal order known as the Odd Fellows.Recorded at via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Mt. Clemens, Michigan, on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023.Intro Song: “Summer Nights" by A Sunken Ship IronyOutro Song: "My Dead Bird" by Inflatable Best FriendAll songs used with permission.ANATOMY OF DEATH MUSEUM'S official website: https://anatomyofdeath.carrd.co/ANATOMY OF DEATH MUSEUM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deathmuseum/ GSP is now on RedCircle: https://redcircle.com/shows/741c7c95-2bb0-4666-96d1-227f0af451b3Second episode of A RIOT OF MY OWN: https://archive.org/details/aromo2GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcastGSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcastGarret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com

#powerfulGSP is back in the game, as Garret chats with fellow comic book enthusiast and Street Fighter Christopher Meeuwes about his new business venture, THINGS TO ASTONISH, what he looks for in collectables, the art of comic restoration, how they both got into comic books, and Garret frets about his realization that he's developing "old head" tendencies.Recorded at via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Traverse City, Michigan, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.Intro Song: “Summer Nights" by A Sunken Ship IronyOutro Song: "Imbalance" by The Drone ReportAll songs used with permission.THINGS TO ASTONISH official website: https://thingstoastonish.com/ GSP is now on RedCircle: https://redcircle.com/shows/741c7c95-2bb0-4666-96d1-227f0af451b3 First episode of A RIOT OF MY OWN: https://archive.org/details/aromo1 GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcastGSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcastGarret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com

Record Store Day may have officially come and gone, but it's ALWAYS Record Store Day at Dodds Record Shop! Garret chats with its owner, Reverend Charles Preston Smith, about his personal history in music - from his obsession with 80's metal to the founding of the PotatoeBabies -, the various transitions and stages of the shop itself, including it's pre-World War II days to the shop and museum it is today, what he looks for in records and memorabilia, and Garret shows off his amazing negotiation skills by haggling with the good Reverend over the price of a Justin Bieber alarm clock! NOTE: Because nothing can ever be perfect, there is a slight buzz in the background of the recording. I have tried my best to fix this. I have no idea how this happened, but I'm pretty sure it has something to do with all the cursed Neil Diamond albums that inhabit the shop - Love, Garret Recorded at Dodds Record Shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Saturday, April 29th, 2023. Intro Song: “Summer Nights" by A Sunken Ship Irony Outro Song: "Vinyl" by PotatoeBabies All songs used with permission. Dodds Record Shop Official Website: https://reverendcharlesprest.wixsite.com/doddsrecordstore GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

In the midst of enjoying another wonderful SXSW, journalist, raconteur, and enlightened dumbass Robert Dean returns to #powerfulGSP to talk about his new essay collection, EXISTENTIAL THIRST TRAP -including how he felt switching from writing fiction to nonfiction, how nostalgia effects his work, and why he will not write about New Orleans in his upcoming essay collections -, and Garret dives into some "fun questions" related to the essays, such as comparing Anthony Bourdain to current celebrity chefs, ranking Hank Williams Sr, Jr, and III, and Dean's wild times while working at the Chicago Board of Trade! Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Austin, Texas on Sunday, March 12th, 2023 Intro Song: “Summer Nights" by A Sunken Ship Irony Outro Song: "Bad Ink" by Bike Tuff All songs used with permission. Pre-Order EXISTENTIAL THIRST TRAP on Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/existential-thirst-trap-robert-dean/1142963685 Robert Dean on Facebook: www.facebook.com/robertdeansworld Robert Dean on Instagram: instagram.com/literallyrobertdean GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast  Garret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

Season 6 of #powerfulGSP has begun, and we start it out with a bang by interviewing the "Top G" himself, ANDREW TATE! Afterwards, Zach Elmblad and Garret once again discuss hustle culture, how their holidays went, Garret's return to Toronto after a two year exile, and they go off on a British columnist who believes that A.I. is good because it puts "eLiTiSt" creatives in their place. Recorded  at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in  Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, January 29th, 2023. Intro Song: “Summer Nights" by A Sunken Ship Irony Outro Song: "After Hours Party Crasher" by The Philly Crawlers All songs used with permission. Zach Elmblad on Instagram: @zachelmblad Elmblad Media Group Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8iz... GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ "NICKELBOT: I made a bot write a Nickelback song" by Kirt Connor: https://youtu.be/_aHgTaPd3nA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

Another year has passed, which means another season of #powerfulGSP has finished, which also means it's time for the CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! Garret is joined by Zach's longtime friend and fellow traveler Kevin Charron to talk about the holidays, his adventures around the world, having Chinese babies forced into his arms for impromptu photos, and concluding with details of Kevin's and Zach's upcoming adventure in America's final remaining frontier, Alaska! Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, December 11th, 2022. Intro Song: “Fuck You, It's Christmas" by Tedd Hazard Outro Song: "A Late Christmas Card" by Jonas Selander All songs used with permission. Zach Elmblad on Instagram: @zachelmblad Elmblad Media Group Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8iz... GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

It's the SPOOKIEST episode of #powerfulGSP yet, as Garret and Zach Elmblad discuss various SPOOKY subjects, including Kalamazoo bike lanes, paper plants that make everything around you smell like death, Alex Jones' infamous 9/11 episode of Infowars, and Garret tells the horrifying tale of PATRIOT TOM! Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo (ghost n' shit) Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades  Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, October 30th, 2022. Intro Song: “Beef" by Bip Jeffers Outro Song: "Pissin' on the Wall of a Dead End Street" by the grow fangs All songs used with permission. Elmblad Media Group Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8iz... GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

Do YOU have work tomorrow? If so, you'll want to listen to this episode of #powerfulGSP during it to help the time fly by! Garret chats with Grand Rapids comedian and filmmaker Grant Stiles about his debut film, PINUS--from purchasing the camera used to film it from Best Buy, themes covered throughout, and the ups and downs of creating ones very first film--, working with local band Parlor Voice on a music video, their mutual appreciation for the music of Matt Farley, and how Grant got a shout out on Doug Stanhope's podcast! *NOTE: for some reason the first minute of the episode wasn't recorded. Sorry, idk what happened. Life is pain. Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Friday, October 21st, 2022. Intro Song: “Beef" by Bip Jeffers Outro Song: “Dan Jam, Pt. 2" by Parlor Voice All songs used with permission. Grant Stiles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantstiles Grant Stiles Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/lasersandpizza PINUS Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/9La0wGPSIpc GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

On this monumental episode of #powerfulGSP, Garret has on someone he truly considers one of his "favorite people": Jake Flores , comedian and co-host of the shows POD DAMN AMERICA and WHY YOU MAD. They talk about Jake's recent tour with legendary 90's rock band Eve 6, his work process when it comes to stand up comedy and podcasting, the hilarity of poppers, and what life was like for him when Covid first hit NYC. Also, in a surprise twist, Jake SAVES THE EPISODE from a near-catastrophic screw up! How, you ask? You'll have to tune in to find out! Recorded via Zoom in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and New York City on Thursday, August 18th, 2022. Intro Song: “Beef" by Bip Jeffers Outro Song: “Pokemon Blues" by Folk Ya'll All songs used with permission. Jake Flores's Official Website: http://www.feraljokes.com/ Jake Flores on Twitter: @feraljokes GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

On this episode of #powerfulGSP, it is advised that you sit back, relax, and enjoy the sweet, soothing sounds of the ever-lovable Zach Elmblad strumming a guitar, as him and Garret reminisce about Nu Metal and the early 2000's, their mutual recent adventures in Indiana, and, in a new segment called PAGING DR. ELMBLAD, Garret gives an update on his mental health journey that will equally inspire AND shock devoted listeners! Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, July 31st, 2022. Intro Song: “Beef" by Bip Jeffers Outro Song: “Rain" by Kolka Karmadon All songs used with permission. Purchase I HATE LIVING IN THE FUTURE on Bandcamp: https://neobeatglory.bandcamp.com/album/i-hate-living-in-the-future Elmblad Media Group Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8iz... GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

As his healing factor works overtime to fix his numb lip, Garret talks to fellow Grand Rapids writer, podcaster, and musician Joe Bielecki, aka NoiseMakerJoe, about his podcast, Writing the Rapids, his first novel, TIRED, his numerous pages on Bandcamp, and how his life has changed since the birth of his first child. Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 Intro Song: “Beef" by Bip Jeffers Outro Song: “Hanging Mirrors" by Pan All songs used with permission. Joe Bielecki's Official Website: http://www.noisemakerjoe.com/ Joe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Noisemakerjoe Writing the Rapids on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6F9ZOvV9KgY2zObAUYgXpR Joe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noisemakerjoe GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

THE WORLD HAS BEEN SAVED FROM THE BRINK OF DESTRUCTION...all because the  ever-lovable Zach Elmblad has finally returned to #powerfulGSP ! Garret  and Zach chat about their about their recent summer adventures, the  latest Alex Jones news, their mutual love of Steve Wallis and other  camping/adventuring Youtubers, and Garret details how May was a bad  mental health month for him, which leads into a discussion about dealing  with Imposter Syndrome and anger.   Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades  Center,  in  Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, June 19th, 2022. Intro Song: “Beef" by Bip Jeffers Outro Song: “The Sails Will Fill Out" by Son Drop All songs used with permission.   Purchase I HATE LIVING IN THE FUTURE on Bandcamp: https://neobeatglory.bandcamp.com/album/i-hate-living-in-the-future GSP on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/2hjuh-232cc9/The-Garret-Schuelke-Podcast Elmblad Media Group Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8iz... GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

A sweltering May day in Michigan gets even hotter as Garret talks with podcaster John Paul Zigterman, co-host of Beep Beep Lettuce and Work Stoppage, about his music project, Luminaire--origin, the creative process, the influence of retro videogames, and future aspirations--as well as reminiscing about the good ol' days of file sharing, growing up in the Saugatuck, and they even chat a little bit about politics. Recorded Wednesday, May 11th, 20222, via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Holland, Michigan. Intro Song: “Beef" by Bip Jeffers   Outro Song: "Metropolis" by Luminaire All songs used with permission. Luminaire on Bandcamp: https://luminairepgh.bandcamp.com/ JPZ on Twitter: @facebookvillain Beep Beep Lettuce on Twitter: @weedpod Work Stoppage on Twitter: @WorkStoppagePod GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast    GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast   Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

For the first time in #powerfulGSP history, a full-blown band is on the  pod! Nathan and Tim, of the Texas duo Fire Ant Season, chats with Garret  about their latest EP, BAD HABITS, various aspects of the folk-punk  scene (with IMPRESSIONS), the sadness that comes with recording, and how  stepping on a single ant hill while on the way to shoplift from a evil  corporation changed everything.  Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Austin, Texas, on  Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022. Intro Song: “Beef" by Bip Jeffers   Outro Song: "Depression is One Hell of a Drug Imbalance" by Fire Ant Season All songs used with permission. Fire Ant Season's Official Website: http://www.fireantseason.com/  Fire Ant Season on Bandcamp: https://fireantseason.bandcamp.com/   Fire Ant Season on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fireantseason/ GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast    GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast   Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

This episode of #GSP covers all things "BAD"--by which I mean...B-Movies! Garret hangs out with Nick Villaire, founder and host of B-Movie Euphoria, to talk about the monthly events history and aspirations, their first experiences with B-Movies, what elements make for a good B-Movie, and Nick lists off his Top 5 films. Recorded at the East Grand Rapids branch of the Kent County Library, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, February 16th, 2022. Intro Song: “Beef" by Bip Jeffers   Outro Song: "Drunk Cowboy Can't Help That He's So Good At Shooting Guns" by Mold   All songs used with permission. B-Movie Euphoria on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bmovieeuphoria?fbclid=IwAR12XQDyMz-0Y7arx3fvU-yyaJi_oHtDOD29MKti4R9pc1_yhVzcEy5JrQU B-Movie Euphoria on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmovieeuphoria GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast    GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast   Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

It's a new year, new season--a NEW #GSP! After going over how 2022 is basically 2020 all over again--with Omicron, another possible World War III situation, and other apocalyptic stuff-- Garret and Zach discuss Zach's upcoming employment change, as well as the future of Elmblad Media Group, their mutual history of dealing with sex offenders at their day jobs, and Garret finally gets the courage to talk about secretive music project, NEOBEATGLORY: how it came about, the meaning behind the name, and how a dirty hippie-punk named Black Randy inspired him to finally live out his musical dreams. Recorded  at  Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center,  in  Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Saturday, January 22nd, 2022. Intro Song: “Beef" by Bip Jeffers Outro Song: “Gimme Some Intrusive Thoughts" by Neobeatglory All songs used with permission. Neobeatglory on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/neobeatglory Purchase ANAMAKEE: FIFTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION on Lulu: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/garret-schuelke/anamakee-fifth-anniversary-edition/paperback/product-k29kj7.html?fbclid=IwAR2ENkcec1cRG1_2KEeK4y40FnjoYZFu3MgS1xm0z6Ldw60Q4j8FlS0amnY&page=1&pageSize=4 Elmblad Media Group Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8izatCzZz-8IEmiY77j3zA/featured GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

THE EPIC RETURN OF THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! Garret celebrates the season by having a rollicking zoom conversation not only with Zach Elmblad, but comedian, podcaster, and writer T. Latimer as well, where they discuss Christmas traditions, the shitty weather they all must endure, Latimer's first novel YOUR MEMORIES MAY CONTAIN SPONSORED CONTENT, and the trio solves the mystery of WHY Queen Elizabeth has disappeared! Recorded via Zoom on Sunday, December 12th, 2021, in Kalamazoo, Michigan and Saltash, Cornwall. Intro Song: "A Casual Communist Christmas" by Nascar Noir Outro Song: "Modern Day Freak Show" by The Sexy Offenders All songs used with permission Latimer on Twitter: @DoctorRhubarb Purchase YOUR MEMORIES MAY CONTAIN SPONSORED CONTENT on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/MEMORIES-CONTAIN-SPONSORED-CONTENT-Sponsored-ebook/dp/B09JN6MBKN/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Your+Memories+May+Contain+Sponsored+Content&qid=1639610840&sr=8-1 Zach Elmblad on Instagram: @zachelmblad EMG on Instagram: @elmblad_media_group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

In the most egotistical episode of #GSP yet, Zach Elmblad patiently listens as Garret takes up the majority of the episode by ranting about his now-former landlord, almost getting bamboozled by yet another vanity press, and they quote-on-quote "celebrate" the 20th anniversary of 9/11 by reading a hilarious Ben Shapiro column from October 2004. Recorded at  Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park  Trades Center, in  Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, October 17th, 2021. Intro Song: “Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander Outro Song: “Third Sunday at Hope Community Church” by Lovestranger, MD All songs used with permission. "The Greatest President of the 21st Century" by Ben Shapiro: https://townhall.com/columnists/benshapiro/2004/10/27/the-greatest-president-of-the-21st-century-n795734 Elmblad Media Group Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8izatCzZz-8IEmiY77j3zA/featured GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

On a splendid Saturday afternoon, Garret calls in to Kentucky to talk to short story writer, novelist, and editor Sheldon Lee Compton about Compton's upcoming Collected Short Stories, the various things he has learned about himself and the craft of writing throughout his years, and why all the coolest writers read Breece D'J Pancake! Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Kentucky, on Saturday, September 18th, 2021. Intro Song: “Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander Outro Song: “My Slice" by Hen Dawg All songs used with permission. Sheldon Lee Compton's blog: https://bentcountry.blogspot.com/ GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

The end of summer *apparently*  means the return of #GSP! Garret and Zach talk about how their  respective summers went, losing their homes, burning diapers, the end of  the 20 year occupation of Afghanistan, and why the Insane Clown Posse  are one of the greatest Indie acts of all time. Recorded at  Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in  Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, August 29th, 2021. Intro Song: “Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander Outro Song: “A Human Summer” by Lucius Fox All songs used with permission. Elmblad Media Group Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8izatCzZz-8IEmiY77j3zA/featured GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

In honor of the prophesied season brought forth by Saint Chet Hanx coming true, Zach and Garret hang out and discuss Dendrophilia, encountering aliens during the daytime, cryptids, and Garret gifts Zach something that will truly satisfy the Caucasian Gods. Also guest starring: Zach's fan! (TLDR: Garret and Zach spend nearly two hours saying a bunch of stuff that will get them cancelled and yeeted into the Shadow Realm) Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, May 23rd, 2021. Intro Song: “Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander Outro Song: “This War” by State The Odds All songs used with permission. Elmblad Media Group Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8izatCzZz-8IEmiY77j3zA/featured GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

At long last, Garret finally gets the chance to chat with one of his literary heroes, writer and poet Noah Cicero, about the latters latest book, NOAH CICERO'S WILD KINGDOM, the truth about Las Vegas (spoiler alert: Mormons!), and Garret and Noah reminiscence about the people they knew that, depending on your view, either looked like Super Mario, Saddam Hussein, or some strange fusion of the two. Recorded via phone on Saturday, May 15th, 2021 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Las Vegas. Intro Song: "Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander Outro Song: "WINDOWS" by B1GJuice All songs used with permission Purchase NOAH CICERO'S WILD KINGDOM from House of Vlad: https://houseofvlad.bigcartel.com/product/noah-cicero-s-wild-kingdom-an-autobiographical-poetry-adventure-by-noah-cicero GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

Working through their mutual exhaustion, Garret and Grand Rapids comedian Adam Degi come together to talk about the DEGI DRAFT--its creation, evolution, and notable moments--,returning to performing stand-up as the pandemic continues to rage, and Garret once again embarrasses himself with yet another pop culture reference that only he recognizes >_< Recorded via phone on Friday, April 16th, 2021 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Intro Song: "Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander Outro Song: "By The Beard of Zues" by Natural Disasters All songs used with permission DEGI DRAFT official Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/DEGIDRAFT Adam Degi's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AdamJDegi GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

One year later, Garret and Zach meet up to reflect upon the COVID pandemic, and when things will go back to "normal", as well as discuss "December Man" shirts, anti-Chinese propaganda, and Zach details the up-and-downs of winter camping. Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades  Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, March 21st, 2021. Intro Song: “Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander Outro Song: “In The Woods” by Jeremy Ruggles All songs used with permission. Elmblad Media Group Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8izatCzZz-8IEmiY77j3zA/featured GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

Ohio poet, writer, podcaster, and activist Dan Denton returns to #GSP to discuss the publication of his first novel, $100-A-WEEK-MOTEL, the success of his Lunch Bucket Brigade series, and his never-ending war with United States Patent and Trademark Office over the oh-so controversial name of his show, THE BLUE COLLAR GOSPEL HOUR Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Toledo, Ohio on Sunday, March 7th, 2021 Intro Song: “Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander Outro Song: “Down To The Filter" by Day Jobs All songs used with permission. Purchase $100-A-WEEK-MOTEL at Punk Hostage Press: https://punkhostagepress.com/100-a-week-motel/ Not A Duck in Any Row Studios Official Website: http://noduckstudios.com/ Dan Denton's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/Dan-Denton-Poetry GSP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

In what has been a long time coming, Garret finally gets Chicago writer, podcaster, and social worker Ben Tanzer on #GSP, where they discuss Ben's life in New York, his new book, UPSTATE, views on republishing past works, and what Chi-Town has been like under the shadow of COVID. Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Chicago on Wednesday, February 24th, 2021. Intro Song: “Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander Outro Song: “When We Were Young" by Cold Country All songs used with permission. Ben Tanzer's Official Website: https://www.tanzerben.com/ The Garret Schuelke Podcast's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

Season four (NOT THREE) of #GSP starts out with a bang, as Garret and Zach reflect upon the demise of Family Video, purchasing pornography, what they were doing when a fascist coup attempt took place during the first full week of 2021, and they discuss why “motivational” people are hacks. Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, January 10thth, 2021. Intro Song: “Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander Outro Song: “Sunday Morning Throwing Up” by Arianna Staiger All songs used with permission. Purchase GODAN: OMEGA WOLF BLUES on Lulu: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/garret-schuelke/godan-omega-wolf-blues/paperback/product-n6m869.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Elmblad Media Group Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8izatCzZz-8IEmiY77j3zA/featured The Garret Schuelke Podcast's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support

With the “DARK WINTER” finally upon us, Garret and Zach discuss the latest lock downs imposed by Governor Whitmer, the results of the 2020 Election, they read a rousing column by Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr., and Zach shatters Garret's entire perception of reality, as he makes Garret realize that he, in fact, LOVES imperialism! Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, November 15th, 2020. Intro Song: "Nukes and Freighters" by Nick DeMott Outro Song: “TORN APART” by Dead Eye Zack All songs used with permission. Zach Elmblad's Official Website: http://zachelmblad.com/zachary-elmblad The Garret Schuelke Podcast's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/garretschuelkepodcast GSP on Twitter: @schuelkepodcast Garret Schuelke's Official Website: https://garretschuelke.tumblr.com/ President Trump, You Are Still President! by Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr.: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2020/11/lew-rockwell/president-trump-you-are-still-president/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garretschuelke/support