Episodes
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UTP Special Guest: David Silver
They're baaack. While drummer David Silver has certainly stayed busy, Season to Risk have written, released and will be touring with new music this year! We were privileged enough to hang out with David on Undetermined the Podcast to yak about their new album, "1-800-MELTDOWN." It's an…
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UTP Special Guest: Nick Sakes
We've been excited to make this happen. We at Undetermined the Podcast are proud to welcome Nick Sakes to the family. When I was a young punk, Dazzling Killmen were a core element of everything I loved about hard-core music. His work in Colossamite, Sicbay and Xaddax, had made him seem like an...
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Special Guest: Joy Thieves' Dan Milligan
Tonight on UTP, we are joined by chief Joy Thief Dan Milligan. Dan is a phenomenal drummer and founder of the industrial and rock band The Joy Thieves. He's driven by a passion for music that is unparalleled in much of the world today. Enjoy Dandies!
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pecial Guests: Toadies and Jackalope Tale's Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger
jack·a·lope /ˈjakəˌlōp/ noun a mythical animal depicted as a hare or rabbit with horns, said to exist in parts of North America. Of course, whether they are real or not, depends on who you ask. Thanks to Lisa Umbarger and Charles H. Mooney III (Solshifter/Toadies) we now have some decent Texans…
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UTP Special Guest: Forbidden Place Records' Tony Willis
UTP label partner in crime and the Prince of Doom, Mr. Tony Willis of Forbidden Place Records joins us to discuss a wild, upcoming project. FPR is making a MOVIE! We're stoked to be part of it as contributors and you should become one, too! This is not a run-of-the-mill, rock doc. Instead, it is…
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Special Guest: Death Pose's Jason S. Thompson
big bird. is dead. Long live Death Pose. Jason S. Thompson and crew have created an outstanding album that envelopes the Chicago Rock sound. The album, Midnight Society, is available on a luscious, beautiful, red slab of vinyl. Check them out this fall and winter, on tour with Local H! (And yes,...
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UTP Special Guests: They Watch Us From The Moon
Awesome sauce!
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Special Guest: :NoMeansNo/Dead Bob's John Wright
NoMeansNo is an absolute powerhouse of a band that combines elements of punk, metal, precision rock and made Jon fall in love with audio sampling. Since being introduced to the band at 17 years old by our brother Matt Amyx, Jon's wanted to pick John Wright's brain. (If you've spent any…
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Special Guest: Conan Neutron re-returns...again!
When he's not busy writing/recording killer records, organizing music festivals, maintaining multiple podcasts, engaging in relevant social issues, or showing up in documentaries (we've probably left out some stuff...), he's also a great friend who never refuses an invite from a pair of his…
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Special Guest: Hayes Noble
Hailing from Galena, IL (near Jon's old stomping grounds) and featured on Forbidden Place Records Hayes Noble might just be the future of rock and roll. Hayes has been touring the Midwest to much acclaim with a sound reminiscent of Dinosaur Jr. (with less dysfunction) as he performs with Team…
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Special Guest: Side 4 Collective's Dave Hingerty
It's always a refreshing and interesting conversation when we talk to one of our favorite guests/people Dave Hingerty. Cutting his teeth as a world-class percussionist with the likes of Kila, The Frames, and Josh Ritter, Dave's worked to continually expand his artistic horizons with his...
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UTP Special Guest: Joseph Cannon of Resurrectionists (and more!)
We at UTP are dedicated to meeting the most interesting folks on the planet. Meet our latest case study, Joseph Cannon. Joe has worked with good friend of the show, Conan Neutron on his Secret" Friends" and "Action Chief" projects. Conan believed in his work in "Resurrectionists" so much that…
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UTP/ACS: "Battle For Pandora"
On another very special episode of UTP, we venture back into the Asylum Case Studies universe with comedian and friend Tressa Slater. Join us as we pay homage to actor, Tom Sizemore as he has now passed on to a realm beyond. The Battle for Pandora is The Asylum's attempt to cash in on some of…
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Special Guests: Godzillionaire's Mike Dye and Ben White
If you know the podcast, you know Jon and Matt love them some Godzillionaire! Such a treat to catch up Mike and Ben to get the scoop on the NEW record and discuss everything from spy balloons to house raids. As always, a good time was had by all. We're so excited!
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UTP Special Guests: Munly J. Munly 32nd and Slim Cessna
With projects such as Slim Cessna’s Auto Club, DBUK and Munly & The Lupercalians Denver area legends Munly J. Munly 32nd and Slim Cessna have established themselves as influential and striking fixtures of the Denver arts community for over 30 years. Armed with apocalyptic stories and a sound…
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Special Guests: Maddie and the Deadnames
Hailing from San Marcos, Texas, Maddie and the Dead Names are an amazing, multi-genre rock band that are coming up! A force to be reckoned with both musically and politically, they are also great to chat with. Enjoy, Dandies!
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Special Guest: John Forbes of Tijuana Hercules/SKiN GRAFT Records
John Forbes of Chicago's "Tijuana Hercules," has lived a storied life. We were able to pry some of those (many NSFW, but hilarious,) stories loose on this week's episode of Undetermined The Podcast. Special thanks to SKiN GRAFT Records for getting us together with John and helping to represent…
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Special Guests: MUFON's Tom Whitmore and Colonel Crockett Oaks III
Want to know what happens when you put a top MUFON researcher and a retired FBI agent together? (We did too!) Such a pleasure catching up with two of our favorite guests and talking/speculating about some of our favorite things! From UFOs...to alien/human hybrids...to the Eron scandal...to...
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Special Guest: John Newton of JOHN(TIMESTWO)/Total Wkts
Spoiler alert...the other guy's named John, too! What a treat getting to know one half of the amazing London duo JOHN(TIMESTWO). Join us as we discuss his journey as a drummer/singer/songwriter/visual artist (his artwork is RAD!), coming up in the London scene, new releases, his awesome Total…
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Special Guest: dUg Pinnick of King's X
We've been looking forward to this for a looooong time. Such an honor to spend some time with a true legend's legend. Mr. dUg Pinnick of King's X and so much more! We could have talked for hours with dUg as we discussed King's X origins/living in Springfield, MO, mutual friends (s'up Monty?),...
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UTP/ACS: "Jungle Run"
Back by popular demand! The incomparable Tressa Slater joins us for another installment of the Asylum Case Studies meets Undetermined. Join us as we revisit The Asylum's 2021 film, "Jungle Run," for a recap. From killer frogs, to giant spiders and every Amazon explorer movie trope in-between…
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Special Guest: Pack AD's Maya Miller
What a treat to get to know half of Vancouver's legendary garage band duo Pack AD! (Also...s'up Canada?) Join us as we discuss everything from current topics...to currency...to touring...to band origins...to new projects. Want to know what major horror franchise Maya's script was nearly accepted...
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Special Guest: Captured! By Robots' JBOT
What's a musician to do when they love making music, but hate depending on other musicians to make it happen? Build a robot group of band mates, of course! Alas, the best laid plans can backfire, and you could become enslaved by those metal automatons. From the early days in his career as a "Blue...
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Stay Tuned: JBOT of Captured! By Robots
A moving origins story from our new friend!
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Special Guest: Aaron Ball
It would be impossible to find a better choice to narrate legend hunter/writer/musician/(future guest?) Lyle Blackburn's latest book, covering "The FOUKE Monster," AKA- the story behind the "Legend of Boggy Creek" than a man who was integrated into the film's inception. (Literally his first...
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Is this the Fouke Monster?
Our friend Aaron Ball returns to share a chilling passage from prolific legend hunter and writer Lyle Blackburn. Stay tuned, Dandies!
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Special Guest: Alien Ant Farm's Mike Cosgrove
Having lived a life of strange and amazing circumstances, from hanging out in his Long Beach neighborhood with a young Snoop Dogg, to being the drummer for Alien Ant Farm since the band's inception, Mike Cosgrove has seen some amazing things in his life. The band would become certified platinum…
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Stay Tuned: Alien Ant Farm's Mike Cosgrove
FYI: Mike's got another band! Check out Mystery Schools!
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Special Guest: Colonel Crockett Oaks III
Wow! Just. Wow! A self-described "Forrest Gump" our friend (and fellow Zizzer) Crockett has truly lived a life worthy of an Homeric epic! From hometown sports hero, to Oklahoma City first responder, to FBI agent assisting in the takedown of Enron, to corporate security executive, to Ukraine…
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Special Guest: Action Chief's Conan Neutron
Just when you think this guy couldn't put any more insanely impressive items on his resume, he and a rag tag crew of rock-n-roll vets provide us with this gem of a project. As Jon puts it, Action Chief "is what post punk is supposed to be." They are amazeballs and we UTP are so stoked to be among...
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Special Guests: No-Where Jets
The No-Where Jets have been a Pop-punk staple in Dallas for years. In fact, our friends in Solshifter have told us that they have been band BFF's for quite some time. An amazing band and kindred in spirit, we talked first big arena shows, custom colored outfits and what makes Rock and Roll tick....
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Special Guests: Betty X and Mr. Lifto
What do you get when you throw together two of the craziest, most interesting talents to emerge from late 80s/early 90s Seattle and let them talk about the "good old days"? Awesomeness. Pure awesomeness. Such a great time catching up with two of our favorite people in Betty X and the Amazing Mr....
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Gremlins Bonus: Betty X and Mr. Lifto
What happens with the when we try talking to two of our favorite icons about life in 90s Seattle? Gremlins. Stay tuned for the actual episode soon. (We hope!)
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Special Guest: Jason S. Thompson of big bird.
We are so excited to welcome back special guest Mr. Jason S. Thompson. (Formerly of "Little Teeth" and Europe via Germany.) Join us as we discuss moving back to the States during a global pandemic, the many wonders of Aldi, and (most importantly) Jason's amazing new heavy music project "big…
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Special Guests: Seal Party
Listeners of the show know Kevin Seal and Chris McGrew as their current incarnation of the Bay Area band, "Seal Party." Some may not be aware that before they set out to musically conquer the world in the group, "Griddle," they came from the Midwest. One never knows where conversation is gonna go...
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UTP/ACS: "Rise of the Zombies"
We get it all the time. "You guys need to do more B level zombie movie reviews." We are proud to tell you Dandies, that day has come! "Not enough" you say? We know our listeners have refined cinematic palates and wouldn't dream of attempting anything below their standards. So we brought in a...
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Special Guest: Short E. Dangerously of Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Review
If it's entertainment you're after, he doesn't come up short. Aaron Wollin, A.K.A. "Short E. Dangerously," is a world renowned daredevil/circus side show performer who has earned his moniker in spades. You wish you were half the man he is. Hailing from Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow, his act and…
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Special Guest: Susan O'Neill
Singer. Songwriter. Multi-instrumentalist. Director. Inspiration. It's hard to know where to start when talking about the charmingly refreshing talent that is Susan O'Neill. An hour certainly doesn't do her justice. (But we think it's more than enough to give you a taste of just how amazing she...
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Special Guest: Byron and Jason of Interstellar Overdrive
What does it take to produce an incredible Pink Floyd Experience in a medium sized, yet highly artistic community in the center of America? It takes a team, and they do it WELL! We were super stoked to have Byron Neighbors and Jason Caton of Interstellar Overdrive on the show to help promote…
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Interstellar Overdrive
Byron talks about his Big Muff.
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Special Guest: Andy Stoma of Young People's Deathkamp
Take a gigantic stew pot, throw in a scoop of intriguing found-sound samples, a cup of intense visual art, a sprinkle of Satan, a dash of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, a generous helping of spectacular guitar work (and maybe a tab). What comes out? The outstanding work of Young People's Deathkamp's,...
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Special Guest: Artey Slick
While we Americans don't always recognize the name, there's no mistaking the voice! Born in Lancashire, England Artey Slick began his musical career as the drummer for the soul band FBI. Following this, Slick rose to fame through his association with the production trio Stock Aitken Waterman....
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Special Guest: MUFON's Tom Whitmore
One of our favorite returning guests, Mr. Thomas Whitmore has been serving on the board of directors of MUFON (The Mutual UFO Network) since 1995 and has a wealth of knowledge on UFO history/events/theories. After barely scratching the surface of the history of the Majestic 12 in UFO lore in our...
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Special Guest: Andrew McGibbon of The Bonnevilles
How did we not discover the Bonnevilles sooner?? This amazing "garage punk blues" duo has been rocking Northern Ireland since 2009. Damn, they are good! It was such a pleasure to spend some time getting to know the band's front man/ace guitarist Andrew McGibbon. Along with being a truly gifted...
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Special Guest: Mick Flannery
Mick Flannery is truly a generational talent with an impressive and ever-evolving body of work. Seriously...he's done some super cool shit and keeps producing more! We've wanted to get to know this Irish singer/songwriter for some time and were not disappointed. He could tell us to F*ck Off…
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Special Guests: Dungeon Weed
With an incredible response from lovers, and critics alike, the birth of the Bay Area doom duo Dungeon Weed got ears and minds popping, all over the world. Their second installment of an incredibly sludgy, yet hooky double album, "The Eye of the Icosahedron" continues to impress and will make a...
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Weird Sh*t: 1928 West Plains Dance Hall Explosion
In 1928 calamity struck our former hometown of West Plains, MO when the local dance hall exploded leaving dozens of community members dead or injured and making headlines around the world. To this day, an official explanation for this tragedy has yet to be presented. Theories and legends…
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Special Guest: The Amazing Mr. Lifto returns!
Still need more weird after the last episode? We've got ya covered! So pleased to welcome Joe Lifto back to the podcast! Joe's truly led an "amazing" life. As a star of the Jim Rose Circus, you KNOW he's got stories! Lucky for us, he shared a few. Listen in to find out about getting banned in...
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Special Guests: Jon and Matt
What happens when you leave Jon and Matt to their own devices with no guest to keep them in check? To quote Matt: "Definitely our most effed up yet!" Join us as we discuss topics such as: Near death experiences: the custom of the sea; cannibalism; body modification; mutilation...and kittens! (We...
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Special Guest: Justin Pearson of The Locust, Dead Cross, Retox...and more!
Man, he's cool! What an honor to be joined by The God of Noise, Mr. Justin Pearson. Justin has been making cutting edge, hardcore music for 30 some years under the banner of such incredible acts as The Locust, Dead Cross, Swing Kids, Retox, Satanic Planet and more. As the proprietor of ThreeOneG...
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