Actor, writer, and comedy mastermind Alex Song-Xia (Rick and Morty, The Squirrel Comedy Theatre) is on the show to discuss the adolescent masterpiece that is “Teenage Dirtbag” by Wheatus. Reaching back into our vault of…
Surprise! Here’s a bonus episode that was mostly an excuse for Evan and Pat to catch up. They revisit the conversation that sparked Repeater in the first place. “What’s new? What have you been listening…
Today on the internet! Writer, comedian, and Missy Elliot superfan Kelley Quinn (Straight Marriage, Eating Shit and Loving It) is here to talk about Lil Wayne’s “Mrs. Officer,” a song that Wikipedia says, “goes so far as to reference the famous rap song ‘Fuck tha Police’ (though in a literal sense).” Kelley tells us why she’s been thinking of Lil Wayne recently and shares a story of self-realization en route to a Rilo Kiley show. We discuss whether or not “Mrs. Officer” would be released in 2021 and Kelley sparks a lovely socialist dialogue about defunding the police, abolishing prisons, and medicare for all.
Mitski “I Don’t Smoke” with Milly Tamarez
- February 26, 2019
- Tagged as: 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, AOC, Ari Lennox, Better Oblivion Community Center, dating, Evan Forde Barden, FLEXX Magazine, Hawaii, Hearts Beat Loud, indie music, indie podcast, love, magnet training center, Milly Tamarez, Mitski, New York, new york city, nyc, pat cartelli, Patrick Cartelli, podcast, Repeater, romance, Tei Shi
The inconceivable Milly Tamarez (Vice, BET, FLEXX) joins us on the show to talk about how Mitski’s “I Don’t Smoke” got her through the rollercoaster year that was 2018.
The unbelievably charming and hilarious Addie Weyrich (Crashing, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), joins Evan and Pat to snack and talk about the song “Only God Knows” by Young Fathers, and how it creates action movie…
Oliver Wang (Author, Heat Rocks Podcast, NPR) joins us from California for our first-ever remote interview. Oliver initially sent us three songs (including Fela Kuti’s “Water No Get Enemy” and Bobby Reed’s “The Time Is Right For Love”) but ultimately settled on “Nadie Baila Como Yo” by Bobby Matos. (“Nadie Baila Como Yo” translates to “Nobody dances like me.” )
Aimee Mann “Save Me” with Friends Who Folk
- August 17, 2018
- Tagged as: Aimee Mann, Astoria, comedy, comedy music, Evan Forde Barden, Friends Who Folk, independent music, indie podcast, interview, live comedy, live music, live podcast, Magnolia, music, Ned Riseley, New York, new york city, nyc, parody, pat cartelli, Patrick Cartelli, podcast, QED, QED Astoria, Queens, Rachel Wenitsky, Reductress, Repeater, sad music, Save Me, Six Degrees of Separation, Story Pirates, talk show, Williamstown Theatre Festival
It’s our third birthday! To celebrate, we invited Friends Who Folk over to QED for a very special LIVE show where they serve as both the interview and musical guests. We talk with bandmates Ned Riseley (Six Degrees of Separation on Broadway) and Rachel Wenitsky (Reductress, The Story Pirates Podcast) about “Save Me” by Aimee Mann, a song that they both absolutely love.
Against Me! August 3rd, 2018
- August 10, 2018
- Tagged as: against me!, Atom Willard, Brooklyn, cherry glazerr, concert, Evan Forde Barden, house of vans, indie podcast, Laura Jane Grace, live music, magnet training center, mikey erg, New York, new york city, nyc, pat cartelli, Patrick Cartelli, podcast, punk, punk rock, Repeater, taking meds, Vans
Evan and Pat are back to talk about seeing Against Me! Cherry Glazerr, and Taking Meds at the House of Vans in Brooklyn! Against Me! has been a mainstay in our lives since 2003 and it was…
The Feeling “Sewn” with Jake Cornell
- July 27, 2018
- Tagged as: comedy, coming out, Evan Forde Barden, Gay, HANDSOME, indie podcast, interview, Jacob Cornell, Jake Cornell, Janelle Monae, LGBTQ, Lloyd Night, magnet training center, music, New York, new york city, nyc, pat cartelli, Patrick Cartelli, podcast, Promises, Repeater, The Feeling, UCB, Under Pressure, Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Vermont, Willie Nelson
The delightful JAKE CORNELL (UCB, your goddamn dreams) joins Evan and Pat to talk about the song “Sewn” by The Feeling and how it relates to his middle school experience as a closeted teen in rural Vermont. We also discuss the value of straightforward lyrics, what makes a perfect song, and how GPS can ruin an otherwise lovely road trip.
Jewel “Near You Always” with Chrissy Shackelford & April Kae
- July 20, 2018
- Tagged as: alone time, April Kae, Astoria, Chrissy Shackelford, comedy, Evan Forde Barden, Harlem music, Imani Gold, independent music, indie music, indie podcast, interview, jewel, live comedy, live music, live podcast, music, New York, new york city, nyc, pat cartelli, Patrick Cartelli, podcast, QED, QED Astoria, Queens, Repeater, talk show, Texas, UCB, Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas
Chrissy Shackelford (Wyatt Cenac’s Problem Areas) is on the show to talk to us about Jewel – Near You Always. April Kae (Imanigold) plays the cover, and then brings up the rest of Imanigold for a few more songs! This is a jam-packed episode!