JedBanger's Ball

You know him, you love him, Mike Watt legendary bass player of the Minutemen is on the show today. Jed and his band Zig Zags recently recorded a split 7" with Mike and his band the Secondmen where they each cover each others songs. The "LA to Pedro ep" is out now via Nomad Eel records! On this episode Jed heads down to San Pedro to guest on the Watt from Pedro show and then turns the mic around on Watt himself. There aren't any real specific topics covered here just a couple of road dogs rambling on about life and music. Strap yourself in, you're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Bradley Iger is a freelance automotive journalist writing for publications such as The Drive, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. Jed and Brad met over their love of music (particulary the Stooges" and old "Muscle Cars." In this episode we discuss Bradley's upbring in Orange County, Old School car clubs and the future of electric and self driving automobiles. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Laurel Stearns in a band manager and Talent Buyer for the Adult Swim Festival.  On this episode we talk about Laurel's upbring in Palm Springs, her early punk days and eventual move to LA and what it takes to manage an artists career in 2020! You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

I don't remember how I met Akul but as I have gotten to know him over the years I've found out that we have a ton in common. We have the same sense of humor allowing ourselves to be made fun of as well as breaking each other's balls. We both come from an Improv comedy background and have been involved in music as well as acting. In this episode we discuss Akul's Indian origins, his beginnings in Improv Comedy and his cultural appropriations of both White and Jamaican cultures. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Ian Murray is one of the funniest people I know without an agent. We met on tour in D.C. and years later recconected in LA making pizzas at the same place. Under the guise of Butch Bastard, Ian writes lyrically fortified songs, taking inspiration equally from Country Music and Hip Hop  On this episode we talk about growing in Seattle, being addicted to Weed and unfortunately we forget to bring up his Christian Youth Pastor- Tanner Cross. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

In this return episode Jed gives us an update on Zig Zags shows and begins part 1 of a diary highlighting the last European tour. Jed also talks about loss, tips for playing outdoor festivals and workout songs....i.e. not Thunderstruck. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Mike Plante is a documentary film maker and programmer for the Sundance Film Festival. In this episode we sit down with Mike and discuss growing up with a unique family business, the early films that inspired him and music and movies as art vs. entertainment. Also Dave Mustaine calls in to discuss his new band Megadeth. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Mike Plante is a documentary film maker and programmer for the Sundance Film Festival. In this episode we sit down with Mike and discuss growing with a unique family business, the early films that inspired him and music and movies as art vs. entertainment. Also Dave Mustaine calls in to discuss his new band Megadeth. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

Kevin Bigley is an actor, director and writer known for shows such as Bojack Horseman, Sirens and his own Amazon series, Parked. Jed and Kevin met on twitter just fucking around and now they sit down to talk about how to get an agent Hollywood, improv comedy vs standup , Prison riots and more. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Adam Wade drummer of Legendary D.C. bands Shudder to think and Jawbox joins us on the show today. We talked about growing up in the early days of the D.C. Hardcore scene, working within the major label system as an artist and why the Who is never as heavy as that one guy says they are...You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball! 

Chad Ubovich has the grand distinction of being the first "repeat" guest here on the show. We spoke with Chad about burning yourself out on the road, finding sobriety and trying to make music that matters. Also my buddy Dean Whitmore calls in to blow up my spot. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Casey Dobbins is a Vegetarian Peace Chef and Food Designer. Casey loves weed and The Grateful Dead (especially Jerry). Jed and Casey met as cooks at the restaraunt ELF in Los Angeles. In this chat the two catch up about kitchen accidents, Casey's move from Kansas to LA, and getting high at work with Snoop Dogg. Casey can be found here www.caseydobbins.com You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

David Fearn or as he goes by "Shitshow Dave" or as I mistakingley call him in the intro David Kearn. Shitshow is a photographer and artist living in Los Angeles. Originially from Birmingham, England, Shitshow has been documenting the LA music scene with his wild up close and personal black and white styllized photos for a couple years now.  His images of bands such as Melted Bodies, Die Group, Surfbort and more can be found wheatpasted onto the walls of DIY music venues, collected in his zine or probably most conveniently at his website https://www.davidfearn.com/ You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!

The Podcast has been off for awhile with Zig Zags touring and writing for the next album but it got me thinking about prank calls and other things to listen to when you're in the van and you can't all agree on the same music. I can't remember exactly where I first heard the Derek Tape, but I've listened to it more times than I can count and I'm always surprised when people I meet in other bands haven't heard it. I got sick of trying to tell people where they could find it online so I decided to do an episode that  features the phone call in it's entirety. Luckily I'm friends with Sean Kelly who happens to be the original source for the tape so I had him come over and explain a couple  details. So if you're on the road or just hanging with some friends, put this sucker on and trip out on some of the best acid fueled descriptions of rock and roll, run ins with the law and drug overdosed parking mishaps. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.

Kashy Khaledi is a former journalist who worked at Grand Royal and Capitol Records before starting his winery "Ashes and Diamonds"  www.ashesdiamonds.comKashy and Jed sit down to talk about his parents emigration from Iran, leaving the music business to start a winery and what climate change means for the future of his business. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.