The Underflow Podcast

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 18 – Tongo Eisen-Martin – Uniting In Revolution with award-winning poet, writer, and musician Tongo Eisen-Martin, the 8th Poet of San Fransisco discusses his move from California to Detroit, sharing the joy of his baby daughter, and the necessary politicization of all peoples in our current times so we can unite in a shared struggle. Eisen-Martin shares his story of educating in prisons, detention centers, and public libraries, as well as his new collaboration album "Traveling Shoes" which features poetry from his two ground-breaking City Lights Books collections: "Heaven Is All Goodbyes" and "Blood On The Fog" and a dazzling array of musicians including keyboardist / pianist / synth master Davani Rhodes and the "samurai who never loses a battle" vocalist Vadia, as well as Tongo's legendary contemporary poet, Saul Williams."Unify, hurry up." - T.E.M.Video = https://youtu.be/dp1oKqDN6VM"you are going to wantto lose that jobbefore the revolution hits"– Tongo Eisen-Martin"Heaven Is All Goodbyes"Tongo Eisen-Martinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongo_Eisen-Martinhttps://www.instagram.com/_tongogara_/https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/tongo-eisen-martinDamani Rhodes:https://www.instagram.com/damani31Vadia:https://www.instagram.com/vadiahubTime4Revolutionhttps://www.instagram.com/time4revolution9The Underflow Podcast https://www.underflowrecords.com/podcastHosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)https://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://www.instagram.com/quellsfitz  Opening song = "Not a Poem" by Tongo Eisen-Martin, Damani Rhodes, VadiaClosing song = "Wake Up" by Tongo Eisen-Martin, Damani Rhodes, Vadia, Saul Williamsboth songs are from the new album"Traveling Shoes" by Tongo Eisen-Martinhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DNraDAXXvaR/https://www.kqed.org/arts/13982191/tongo-eisen-martin-vadia-damani-rhodes-new-album-traveling-shoeshttp://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 17 – Diego Lopez – Humor, Humility, & Mixed Martial Arts with comedian, podcaster, and MMA black belt Diego Lopez explores how martial arts relates to comedy and the evolution of self. Diego and Adam discuss the road to becoming a better person, which typically requires humility and a sense of humor. Pros and cons of culture, chasing dreams, and what defines happiness are dissected with a humorous lens as Lopez shares his story with the goal of revealing there is no right or wrong way to exist, but we can all work to help each other become better.Diego Lopezhttps://www.instagram.com/thisdiegolopezhttps://knowviolence.com/https://www.instagram.com/alittletimepodhttps://linktr.ee/alittletimepodThe Underflow Podcast https://www.underflowrecords.com/podcastHosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)https://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://www.instagram.com/quellsfitz  Opening & closing song = "Love and Death" by Ebo Taylorhttp://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 16 – Scoffs – Reinventing Yourself with Scott Robert Allen, the Michigan musician who releases music under the moniker of Scoffs, as well as with his band, Big Mess. After becoming an international touring musician as a teenager, Scott became a professional video editor and a musician helming his own multiple projects. Covering time spent with his first band the Red Shirt Brigade playing shows with Death Cab for Cutie and recording with their own Chris Walla and how that evolved into Thunderbirds Are Now! with his brother Ryan Allen, Scott and Adam dive deep into identity, current times insanity, making audio and visual art, and the big questions, from what it all means, to aliens.Scoffshttps://www.underflowrecords.com/scoffsThe Underflow Podcast https://www.underflowrecords.com/podcastHosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)https://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://www.instagram.com/quellsfitzScoffshttps://www.underflowrecords.com/scoffshttps://www.instagram.com/scoffs_musichttps://www.underflowrecords.com/scoffshttps://scoffsmusic.bandcamp.comBig Messhttps://www.underflowrecords.com/big-messhttps://www.instagram.com/bigmess_musicgroupOpening song = "Reactions" by ScoffsClosing song = "Born "Again" in Ultra HD" by Scoffshttps://www.underflowrecords.com/scoffshttp://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 14 – Abnormalize Being – Creative Humor & Revolution Readiness with Larz Adams a.k.a. Abnormalize Being – an "internet jester" & revolutionary meme lord, who also happens to be the son of "the real Patch Adams" – Dr. Hunter Doherty "Patch" Adams discussing creativity, humor, community, alternative lifestyles, and revolution. The Underflow Podcast https://www.underflowrecords.com/podcastHosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)https://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://www.instagram.com/quellsfitzLarzhttps://www.instagram.com/abnormalize.beinghttps://www.instagram.com/dingdongderphttps://www.instagram.com/time4revolution9Opening & closing song = "Enough Is Enough" by Chumbawumbahttp://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 15 – Sophocles Sapounas – Balancing Pragmatism & Optimism with Sophocles Sapounas, author of the "Not Alone" graphic novel series, singer-songwriter of the Detroit punk rock trio Jeb Busch Lite, and founder of Earth Team One eco-friendly skateboarding. Soph and Adam founded WhateverFest together in 2010 as an underground independent arts and music festival in Detroit while undergrads at Wayne State University. After graduating WSU both left Detroit, Soph to Berlin and his native Greece, Adam to graduate work with Cambridge University in Edinburgh, the Jack Kerouac School of Naropa University, and California. In this conversation the two old friends catch up current events and the importance of staying creative, active, and hopeful as we fight for our future.The Underflow Podcast https://www.underflowrecords.com/podcastHosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)https://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://www.instagram.com/quellsfitzSophocleshttps://www.instagram.com/n0t.alone/https://www.instagram.com/earthteam.one/https://earthteam-one.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jebbuschliteband/https://www.underflowrecords.com/jeb-busch-litehttps://jebbuschlite.bandcamp.comOpening song = "A Little Bit" by Jeb Busch LiteClosing song = "Clockwork" by Jeb Busch Litehttps://www.underflowrecords.com/jeb-busch-litehttp://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 13 – Monroe Moon – Making Magik With Music with the duo Bunny & Theo behind the mysterious band / musical project Monroe Moon, discussing the depths & intricacies of alchemical art makinghttps://www.underflowrecords.com/monroe-moonhttps://www.instagram.com/monroexmoon/https://www.monroemoon.comhttps://x.com/monroexmoonThe Underflow Podcast Hosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)https://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://www.instagram.com/quellsfitzFeaturing the magical minds of Monroe Moon, Bunny & Theo Malkin, sharing their journey bringing the Monroe Moon project to life in the US & the UK, life in Michigan, shows in LA, & what's nexthttps://www.underflowrecords.com/monroe-moonhttps://www.instagram.com/monroexmoon/Opening song = "Greener" by Monroe MoonClosing song = "War" by Monroe Moonhttp://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 12 – Justin Nelms – Overcoming Tragedy By Sharing Creativity with producer, musician, guitarist singer, songwriter, podcaster, sound designer, archivist, comedian, and film maker, Justin Nelms – also known as "Moonkowski" – releases music a REVLMS & Moonsidehttps://www.underflowrecords.com/moonsidehttps://revlms.bandcamp.comhttps://www.instagram.com/moonkowskihttps://www.instagram.com/moonsidesound/The Underflow Podcast Hosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)https://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://www.instagram.com/quellsfitzFeaturing the multi-talented prolific multi-media artist & producer Justin Nelms from the Carolinas, who releases music as REVLMS & Moonside, comedy as Moonkowski, produces for hip hop artists, and runs the Rec. My Life podcast https://www.patreon.com/RECMYLIFEhttps://www.underflowrecords.com/moonsidehttps://www.instagram.com/moonkowskihttps://www.instagram.com/moonsidesound/https://www.tiktok.com/@UC8ZubJHBjltmjhHUDL3z8NA https://revlms.bandcamp.comOpening / closing song = "Boss Uchis" by Moonsidehttp://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 11 – Ethan Indigo Smith – Becoming Nature's Mirror with author Ethan Indigo Smith instagram.com/ethanindigo/youtube.com/@ethanindigosmith2551The Underflow Podcast Hosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)underflowrecords.com/quellsinstagram.com/quellsfitzFeaturing the modern mystic, esoteric writer, extreme athlete, activist, Tai Chi teacher, and humble wizard, Ethan Indigo Smith youtube.com/@ethanindigosmith2551instagram.com/ethanindigo/Opening / closing song = "Bliss + Despair (Tabs)" by Ojalahttp://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 10 – Jemmi Hazeman – Brotherhood & Bands with producer & musician Jeff Yateman a.k.a. Jemmi Hazemanhttps://www.instagram.com/jemmihazeman/https://www.underflowrecords.com/jemmi-hazemanThe Underflow Podcast Hosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)underflowrecords.com/quellsinstagram.com/quellsfitzFeaturing the multi-talented multi-instrumentalist, accredited philosopher, & "golden ears" producer, Jeff Yateman also known as Jemmi Hazeman, head of "Basement Studios" also of the Detroit indie bands The Kodaks, Shady Groves, Animate Daze & morehttps://www.instagram.com/jemmihazeman/https://www.underflowrecords.com/jemmi-hazemanOpening song = "Ain't a Crime to Have No Hope" by Jemmi HazemanClosing song = "The Jungle" by The Kodaks (ft. Quells & Jemmi Hazeman)https://www.underflowrecords.com/the-kodakshttps://www.underflowrecords.com/shady-groveshttps://www.underflowrecords.com/jemmi-hazemanhttps://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://linktr.ee/shadygroveshttp://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 9 – Thomas Hobbs – Writing Freelance & Connecting the Working Class with journalist and father Thomas Hobbshttps://www.twitter.com/thobbsjournoThe Underflow Podcast Hosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)https://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://www.instagram.com/quellsfitzFeaturing freelance film, music, and culture journalist Thomas Hobbs of the UK, a new father who writes for The Guardian, BBC, Vice, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Complex, Wired, Billboard, Financial Times, & many other outlets as an adept hip-hop aficionadohttps://www.twitter.com/thobbsjournohttps://www.instagram.com/thobbsjourno/Opening / closing song = "I'm only nineteen but my mind is older" (Shook Ones Pt. II by Mobb Deep) remix by Jack Steadmanhttp://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 8 – Pesky Kid – Healing Through Creating & Community with musician, producer, writer, show runner, event organizer, museum coordinator, community hype man, guerrilla artiste, Benjamin Champagne a.k.a. Pesky Kid of Saginaw, Michiganhttps://www.underflowrecords.com/pesky-kidhttps://www.instagram.com/peskykiddd/The Underflow Podcast Hosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)https://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://www.instagram.com/quellsfitzFeaturing the prolific multi-discipline artist Benjamin Champagne, who releases music as Pesky Kid & his new duo FRUIT$ https://www.underflowrecords.com/pesky-kidhttps://www.instagram.com/peskykiddd/https://www.instagram.com/fffruitsss/Opening song = "Unchained Id" by Pesky KidClosing song = "Real Love" by Pesky Kid & QuellsMusic video for "Real Love" https://youtu.be/HjbjgDJo3uY?si=t5SOdNrGfplSKTjJhttp://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 7 – Cale Parks – Building Confidence To Be Yourself with producer, percussionist, DJ, musician, singer, songwriter, drummer, and father Cale Parkshttps://www.caleparks.comhttps://www.instagram.com/caleparksThe Underflow Podcast Hosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)https://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://www.instagram.com/quellsfitzFeaturing the multi-talented Cale Parks, born in Ohio, longtime resident of Chicago and New York, now based in Kansas City – DJ, solo artist, drummer extraordinaire of Aloha, Yeasayer, percussionist with Passion Pit & many othershttps://www.instagram.com/caleparkshttps://www.caleparks.comOpening / closing song = "Smooth Glisten" by Cale Parkshttp://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 5 – Jenn Deyo – Digging Beyond Archeology with archeologist & veteran Jennifer Deyohttps://www.instagram.com/jenndeyo_archaeologistThe Underflow Podcast Hosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)https://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://www.instagram.com/quellsfitzFeaturing the brilliant Jennifer Deyo, archeologist, writer, and mother, dedicated to work ranging from ecological conservation to linking different sciences.https://www.instagram.com/jenndeyo_archaeologistOpening / closing song = "Mesopotamia" by The B-52's (Jack Essek Remix)http://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 6 – Coma Girls – Evolving & Expanding Beyond Survival with Chris Spino a.k.a. Coma Girlshttps://www.instagram.com/comagirlslahttps://www.underflowrecords.com/coma-girlsThe Underflow Podcast Hosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)https://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://www.instagram.com/quellsfitzFeaturing singer, songwriter, guitarist, musician Chris Spino of Atlanta, GA, now based in LA, CA, who records as Coma Girls and Hellhousehttps://www.instagram.com/comagirlslaOpening song = "Future Me" by Coma Girlshttps://www.underflowrecords.com/coma-girlsClosing song = "175th St" by Hellhousehttps://www.underflowrecords.com/hellhousehttps://www.underflowrecords.comhttps://www.linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 4 – Bear Hands – Making Your Childhood Self Proud with Dylan Rau of Bear Handshttps://www.bearhandsband.comThe Underflow Podcast Hosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)https://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://www.instagram.com/quellsfitzFeaturing Dylan Rau, singer & songwriter of NYC born LA based band Bear Handshttps://www.instagram.com/bearhandsbandhttps://www.bearhandsband.comOpening / closing song = "Floor It" by Bear HandsVia Wikipedia:"Bear Hands is an American post-punk and indie rock band, consisting of Dylan Rau (vocals and guitar), Val Loper (bass), and TJ Orscher (drums). Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, United States, and formed in 2006, with Ted Feldman (guitar) the band signed with Cantora Records in 2010 upon the release of its single "What a Drag".After releasing their debut LP Burning Bush Supper Club in 2010, Bear Hands toured as the opening act for Passion Pit, GZA of Wu Tang Clan, and We Were Promised Jetpacks. Their single "Giants" became a top-ten hit on the Alternative Songs chart in mid-2014."http://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 3 – Finding Beauty in the Messiness of Love & Life with Big MessThe Underflow Podcast Hosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)https://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://www.instagram.com/quellsfitz/Featuring Scott Allen, Mike Carden & Rob Carden of the band Big Mess  / bigmess_musicgroup  https://www.underflowrecords.com/big-messhttps://www.instagram.com/bigmess_musicgroup/Opening song = "I Am Loved" (by the Losers) – Big Mess   • Big Mess - Things Happen (Official Vi...  http://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 2 – Detroit Worldwide with Mehdi ArshedThe Underflow Podcast Hosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)https://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://www.instagram.com/quellsfitz/Featuring Mehdi "Golden Boy" ArshedProfessional B-Boy & Dance Instructor  / faroutdude  https://www.instagram.com/faroutdudeOpening song = "Backflips" by Shady Groveswhich Mehdi stars in the video for by Elaine Smith:https://youtu.be/hRMH6I1lJdc?si=EhS6_ULpWX0fM5Fshttps://linktr.ee/shadygroveshttps://www.underflowrecords.com/shady-groveshttps://www.instagram.com/elainecsmithf/http://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."

The Underflow Podcast – Episode 1 – The Magik of Music & Movement with Cindy KeithThe Underflow Podcast Hosted by Adam Fitzgerald (Quells)https://www.underflowrecords.com/quellshttps://www.instagram.com/quellsfitz/Featuring Cindy Angela KeithSomatic Counselor & Dance Movement Therapist   / cindykeith_dance  https://www.instagram.com/cindykeith_danceOpening song = "Lucky #7" by Quellshttp://underflowrecords.comhttps://linktr.ee/underflowThe Underflow is a podcast designed to be an evolving platform for artists & activists of all disciplines & backgrounds to unite in free form conversation with the goals to empower, educate & inspire inclusivity, diversity, community, healing, action & revolution. "A rising tide lifts all ships."