Ep235: Samantha Paulsen (We Versus The Shark, Mean Queen, Man… or Astro-Man?)Ep235: Samantha Paulsen (We Versus The Shark, Mean Queen, Man… or Astro-Man?)
Category: Protonic Reversal
Ep230: Dale Crover (Melvins, Redd Kross, Dale Crover Band)Ep230: Dale Crover (Melvins, Redd Kross, Dale Crover Band)
stream/dl Well hey, hey! It’s none other that the mighty Dale Crover of Melvins returning to Protonic Reversal after 75 episodes or so. Dale has an awesome new solo album
Ep211: Trey Spruance (Mr. Bungle, Secret Chiefs 3)Ep211: Trey Spruance (Mr. Bungle, Secret Chiefs 3)
stream/dl The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo. Did anybody expect “new” Mr. Bungle? Did they expect it in this form? Well, SURPRISE! The iconic guitar player and
Ep192: Phil Manley (Trans Am, Terry Gross, Life Coach)Ep192: Phil Manley (Trans Am, Terry Gross, Life Coach)
stream/dl Phil Manley is most known for the incredible band TRANS AM, but he also played in a latter version of the Fucking Champs, plays in Life Coach with Jon
A tribute to Vern RumseyA tribute to Vern Rumsey
stream/dl Long before Vern Rumsey recorded my old band Replicator, long before I was crashing at his place on tour. LONG before HHG. I was listening to Unwound. Wearing out my cassette
Ep191: Jennifer Finch (L7)Ep191: Jennifer Finch (L7)
stream/dl Jennifer Finch has lived an incredible life. Most known for being 1/4th of the powerful and incredible L7. We talk about photography, records, mindsets, the recording process, leaving L7 and coming
Ep190: David Pajo (Slint, Papa M, Zwan, Household Gods, Tortoise, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol, Dead Child, Stereolab)Ep190: David Pajo (Slint, Papa M, Zwan, Household Gods, Tortoise, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol, Dead Child, Stereolab)
Stream/DL David Pajo has played with everybody from Billy Corgan, Karen O, Neil Hagerty to… well, Conan Neutron. To this day, he’s still most known for being a member of
Ep189: Ross Knight (Cosmic Psychos)Ep189: Ross Knight (Cosmic Psychos)
stream/dl Australian pub/scum rock legends the Cosmic Psychos have blazed a trail of uncompromising working man’s punk rock, leaving both good times and empty beer cans in their wake for
Ep188: A Deer, A Horse (Rebecca, Angela, Dylan)Ep188: A Deer, A Horse (Rebecca, Angela, Dylan)
stream/dl NYC Band A Deer A Horse are quarantined, but they did manage to get in some touring first. This is a free wheeling conversation with a young, working co-ed band in
Ep187: Phill Calvert (The Birthday Party)Ep187: Phill Calvert (The Birthday Party)
stream/dl From the Boys Next Door to Junkyard, Phill was on the drums in the mighty and majestic Birthday Party. From the earliest days, all the way to the iconoclastic
Ep186: Rick Valentin and Rose Marshack (Poster Children, Radio Zero)Ep186: Rick Valentin and Rose Marshack (Poster Children, Radio Zero)
stream/dl Rick and Rose have had an incredible history in music, largely with their band the Poster Children. Navigating the original indie label movement, the early 90s gold rush, and
Ep185: The Culture of Like and Subscribe with Steve AlbiniEp185: The Culture of Like and Subscribe with Steve Albini
stream/dl LIKEANDSUBSCRIBE!LIKEANDSUBSCRIBE!DON’TFORGETTOLIKEANDSUBSCRIBE! It’s ubiquitous, every show and thing out there is trying to work the algorithms to be heard, seen or otherwise recognized. This episode is a 1 on 1
Ep184: Tony Visconti (Producer: David Bowie, T. Rex, Iggy Pop, Thin Lizzy)Ep184: Tony Visconti (Producer: David Bowie, T. Rex, Iggy Pop, Thin Lizzy)
stream/dl Tony Visconti is a legend in recording, not just Bowie’s long time producer, but a member of his band in the Man Who Sold the World days. Listen in
Ep182: Jordan Sobolew (Reptoid)Ep182: Jordan Sobolew (Reptoid)
stream/dl “One man noise-rock Aneursym from Oakland, California” Let that sink in. Reptoid sounds like the End of the World, but… you know in a good way. What kind of
Ep181: KatieJane Garside (Daisy Chainsaw, Liar,Flower, Queen Adreena)Ep181: KatieJane Garside (Daisy Chainsaw, Liar,Flower, Queen Adreena)
stream/dl KatieJane Garside is a bit of an enigma for some. She has a new album under the name Liar, Flower with longtime collaborator Chris Whittingham. We talk about that: all her
Ep180: Jared Warren (Big Business, the Whip, KARP, Melvins)Ep180: Jared Warren (Big Business, the Whip, KARP, Melvins)
stream/dl Jared Warren has done a LOT. And with the recent release of the compendium of the “lost” band between KARP and Big Biz: The Whip, there’s even more to
Ep179: Travis Keller (Buddyhead, American Primitive)Ep179: Travis Keller (Buddyhead, American Primitive)
stream/dl Travis’s site Buddyhead is a name associated with iconoclastic irreverence to this DAY. In the days before everybody had a hot take, and the ability to take down sacred
Ep178: Zak Sally (The Hand, Low, Enemymine)Ep178: Zak Sally (The Hand, Low, Enemymine)
stream/dl Zak Sally is known best for being the bassplayer of Low or his comics, but he is also in an absolutely incendiary band called THE HAND with Dale Flattum of Steel
Ep177: Dan Gatto (BABYLAND, Continues)Ep177: Dan Gatto (BABYLAND, Continues)
The revolutionary and incredible electronic junk punk band BABYLAND was a huge influence on Conan, here they discuss that iconic band’s origin, moving from one off art project to DIY
Ep176: David Scott Stone (LCD Soundsystem, Melvins, Unwound, Big Business, Slug, Get Hustle, etc.)Ep176: David Scott Stone (LCD Soundsystem, Melvins, Unwound, Big Business, Slug, Get Hustle, etc.)
stream/dl Dave Scott Stone has done a *LOT*, being an auxiliary member of Big Business, Unwound and the Melvins. To joining LCD Soundsystem, to making soundtracks with a member of
Ep175: Jerry Casale (DEVO) pt. 2Ep175: Jerry Casale (DEVO) pt. 2
stream/dl Jerry Casale’s full length appearance in episode 159 was expansive in scope and covered quite a bit, but we didn’t get to everything. Soooo… Mr. Casale returned for what
Ep174: Martin Atkins (PiL, Pigface, Killing Joke)Ep174: Martin Atkins (PiL, Pigface, Killing Joke)
stream/dl Martin Atkins has had an incredible lifetime in and around music, listen in as he and Conan go into great depth on the historic and iconic Flowers of Romance
Ep173: Ryan Christopher Parks (B. Hamilton)Ep173: Ryan Christopher Parks (B. Hamilton)
stream/dl Ryan Parks fancies himself a blues man. But the songwriter behind Oakland rockers B. Hamilton is a lot deeper than just that… listen in on the crazy train of
Ep172: Tad Doyle (TAD, Brothers of the Sonic Cloth)Ep172: Tad Doyle (TAD, Brothers of the Sonic Cloth)
stream/dl Tad Doyle is a rock pioneer, who was around and working during the “gold rush days” of grunge and well after, as well as the proprietor of Witch Ape
Ep171: Ronnie Barnett (the Muffs)Ep171: Ronnie Barnett (the Muffs)
Stream/dl Ronnie is/was 1/3 of the mighty Muffs! He’s a raconteur of the highest order and has had an incredible career in music with the amazing Kim Shattuck (R.I.P.). Listen
Ep170: Mario Rubalcaba (Earthless, OFF!, Hot Snakes, Rocket From the Crypt, Clikitat Ikatowi)Ep170: Mario Rubalcaba (Earthless, OFF!, Hot Snakes, Rocket From the Crypt, Clikitat Ikatowi)
stream/dl It is another “stay at home” Protonic Reversal with special guest: drummer Mario Rubalcaba (Earthless, OFF!, Hot Snakes, RFTC, Clikitat Ikatowi)! This guy has done it all… six degrees
Ep169: Tom Hazelmyer (Amphetamine Reptile)Ep169: Tom Hazelmyer (Amphetamine Reptile)
stream/dl AmRep! A record label, a lifestyle brand, a way of life. Tom Hazelmyer lives and breathes art, limited edition linocuts and uncompromising music for genuine weirdos!
Ep168: Salvation (Jason, Santiago, Victor)Ep168: Salvation (Jason, Santiago, Victor)
stream/dl Jason, Santiago and Victor are the Chicago rock band Salvation, they have a new record called “Year of the Fly” and are both affable and interesting fellas, and a
Ep167: Alexander Hacke & Danielle De Picciotto (Hackeddepicciotto)Ep167: Alexander Hacke & Danielle De Picciotto (Hackeddepicciotto)
stream/dl Hackedepicciotto are itinerant nomads making soundtracks for life, and it’s a pandemic. You may know Alexander from his other band Einstürzende Neubauten, this here episode is a talk with
Ep166: Lori Barbero (Babes in Toyland)Ep166: Lori Barbero (Babes in Toyland)
stream/dl Lori Barbero is a living legend. As the power behind the propulsive drumming of Babes in Toyland, she was a participant in several incredible epochs of crazy music. Although
Ep165: Allen Epley (Shiner, The Life and Times)Ep165: Allen Epley (Shiner, The Life and Times)
Stream/DL Allen Epley is not only in the incredible Shiner and The Life and Times, he also hosts his own show called Third Gear Scratch. Oh yeah, and his day
Ep164: Brian Walsby (Cartoonist, Shiny Beast, Polvo)Ep164: Brian Walsby (Cartoonist, Shiny Beast, Polvo)
stream/dl Brian Walsby is a cartoonist, he also played drums in Polvo and in a band called Shiny Beast (which features a member that went on to be in Red
Ep163: Kate Wakefield (Lung)Ep163: Kate Wakefield (Lung)
stream/dl Kate Wakefield is a cellist, vocalist and part of the incredible duo Lung. Lung tour hard, and have an unforgettable and powerful live show. An incredible and intense performer
Ep162: Mike Morasky (Steel Pole Bath Tub, Milk Cult)Ep162: Mike Morasky (Steel Pole Bath Tub, Milk Cult)
stream/dl Iconic guitarist and composer, Mr. Mike Morasky comes on Protonic Reversal for an awesome freewheeling conversation centered largely around the enigmatic and mysterious Steel Pole Bath Tub and Milk
Ep160: Matt Gentling (Archers of Loaf, Band of Horses)Ep160: Matt Gentling (Archers of Loaf, Band of Horses)
Matt Gentling stream/dl The mighty bass man of the NC indie rock heroes, the Archers of Loaf comes back on Protonic Reversal to have a talk. It’s been what, 5
Ep159: Jerry Casale (DEVO)Ep159: Jerry Casale (DEVO)
stream/dl Jerry Casale is a legend. An iconoclast, a prophet and a pioneer who got scalped. As a founding member, and mastermind behind the incredible genre bending band DEVO, Jerry
Ep158: Duane Denison (The Jesus Lizard, Tomahawk, DK3)Ep158: Duane Denison (The Jesus Lizard, Tomahawk, DK3)
Stream/DL The one and only Duane Denison of the mighty Jesus Lizard returns to Protonic reversal. What, you need more?
Ep157: Andrew “Falco” Falkous (mclusky, Future of the Left, Christian Fitness)Ep157: Andrew “Falco” Falkous (mclusky, Future of the Left, Christian Fitness)
Andrew “Falco” Falkous stream/dl The inimitable and unstoppable Andy “Falco” Falkous comes back on Protonic Reversal for another long term episode. Does this qualify him for guest host status? Nobody
Ep156: Toshi Kasai (Producer, Plan D, Big Business)Ep156: Toshi Kasai (Producer, Plan D, Big Business)
Toshi Kasai stream/dl Toshi Kasai is back on Protonic Reversal! He has a brand new record/project called PLAN D! –Plan D: Working with tons of different drummers to make a
Ep155: Dale Crover (Melvins)Ep155: Dale Crover (Melvins)
Dale Crover Stream/dl It’s Dale Crover! of the Dale Crover Band, Melvins, Altamont and… well, Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends! He’s been on before, but never in his own
Ep154: Jem Ponnusamy (DEAD)Ep154: Jem Ponnusamy (DEAD)
Jem stream/dl It’s Jem from the band DEAD, all the way from down under. You may not know the name, you may not know the man… but it’s a great
Ep153: Steven McDonald (Redd Kross, OFF!, Melvins)Ep153: Steven McDonald (Redd Kross, OFF!, Melvins)
Steven McDonald Stream/dl Steven McDonald has been playing music since he was 12 years old and making records and touring with his brother Jeff as the band Redd Kross the
Ep152: Andee Connors (A Minor Forest, Aquarius Records)Ep152: Andee Connors (A Minor Forest, Aquarius Records)
Andee Connors Stream/DL Andee Connors is practically a staple in “weird music” although he would probably bristle at that description. Whether it’s drumming in the iconic SF trio A Minor
Ep151: Tim Midyett (Silkworm, Mint Mile, Bottomless Pit)Ep151: Tim Midyett (Silkworm, Mint Mile, Bottomless Pit)
Tim Midyett Stream/dl Tim Midyett returns to Protonic Reversal, for the first #StayHome edition of the show. Tim comes back with a brand new 2xLP Mint Mile record, as well
Ep150: Steve Albini (Shellac, Big Black, Rapeman)Ep150: Steve Albini (Shellac, Big Black, Rapeman)
Steve Albini Stream/DL For the 150th episode, one of our favorite guests is back, the unmistakable and always interesting Mr. Steve Albini. -Making ends meet in the age of quarantine.-The
Ep149: Billy Gould (Faith No More/Talking Book)Ep149: Billy Gould (Faith No More/Talking Book)
Billy Gould stream/dl The one and only Billy Gould finally comes on Protonic Reversal! Billy and his coharts have an awesome new The Talking Book album. A project that evokes
Ep148: Buzz Osborne (Melvins)Ep148: Buzz Osborne (Melvins)
Stream/dL Buzz Osborne returns to Protonic Reversal to discuss quarantines, the new acoustic(+) album Gift of Sacrifice, songwriting, gear and lots, lots more. -Quarantine Life -EP, Acoustic Records and covering
Ep147: Jonathan Nuñez (Torche)Ep147: Jonathan Nuñez (Torche)
Jonathan Nuñez stream/DLJonathan Nuñez of the mighty Torche joins Conan for a talk that includes: -Nuñez Amplification and pedals -The current “golden age” of small scale, handmade gear. -Moving from
Ep146: Mark Lanegan (Mark Lanegan Band, Queens of the Stone Age, Gutter Twins, Screaming Trees)Ep146: Mark Lanegan (Mark Lanegan Band, Queens of the Stone Age, Gutter Twins, Screaming Trees)
-Doing the video with Travis and Joe (and Donel!) -Video with Jimmy the cab driver (reprising that character after years) -Making the other video at the Salton Sea with still
Ep145: Creston Spiers (Harvey Milk)Ep145: Creston Spiers (Harvey Milk)
Creston Spiers Stream/DL
Ep144: Kevin Rutmanis (hepa.titus, The Cows, Melvins, Tomahawk)Ep144: Kevin Rutmanis (hepa.titus, The Cows, Melvins, Tomahawk)
Kevin Rutmanis Stream/DL stream/dl At last! Kevin Rutmanis comes on Protonic Reversal, a delightful conversation with a self-identified genuine musical weirdo that is not heard from NEARLY OFTEN enough! In
Ep143: Mike Watt (Minutemen, fIREHOSE, the Stooges)Ep143: Mike Watt (Minutemen, fIREHOSE, the Stooges)
What happens when you get two rock ‘n roll talkers together? Good, good stuff. Sit tight for a momentous protonic with the legendary Mr. Mike Watt. The movement! Minutemen! Stooges!
Ep142: Matt Cronk (Qui, Cunts)Ep142: Matt Cronk (Qui, Cunts)
Matt Cronk of Qui stream/DL First episode of 2020 is up! Matt Cronk of Qui and Cunts speaks to Conan about all things rock! -Quite a bit of talk about
Ep141: Donna Diane (Djunah, Beat Drun Juel)Ep141: Donna Diane (Djunah, Beat Drun Juel)
Donna of Djunah stream/DL Conan talks to Donna about the Djunah full length Ex-Voto. Going over on a song by song basis, as well as the VERY BUSY YEAR that
Ep140: Greg Saunier (Deerhoof)Ep140: Greg Saunier (Deerhoof)
stream/DL It’s long overdue! But Greg Saunier of the mighty Deerhoof is finally on Protonic Reversal! -Blueberry tea.-San Francisco then vs. now and various tech stories.-Music scenes where everybody participates-Deerhoof
Ep139: Mark Deutrom (Bellringer, Melvins)Ep139: Mark Deutrom (Bellringer, Melvins)
stream/DL Many people only know Mark as “the guy with the Hat”, but he was not only the bassplayer for the Melvins in their high profile “Atlantic” period in the
Ep138: Gareth “Gaz” Liddiard (Tropical Fuck Storm, The Drones)Ep138: Gareth “Gaz” Liddiard (Tropical Fuck Storm, The Drones)
stream/DL It’s Gaz! Tropical Fuck Storm is on a US tour, Gaz takes a little time to talk about dicks in album artwork, conspiracy fantasy as songwriting prompt, cover songs