I got to fill in for Rob Barber (The Urxed)'s dublab spot this month - and it was a great timing to promote the 25th anniversary of Zum and the new Zum Audio Vol 5 compilation that is coming out on Aug 18th (of course there are delays on the ph

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Talkies at Cobb's Thursday July 14th

Jun 24th, 2022 30s

It's the 10th anniversary of Talkies, the comedy/variety show that George started back in San Francisco in 2012!We'll be at Cobb's on Thursday July 14th Bastille Day with Nick Stargu, Aviva Siegel, Land Smith, Kate Rhoads, and more! Sarah Hotch

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George and Scott Pinkmountain talk sustainable creativity

Feb 15th, 2022 1h 4m

This was originally going to be part of a new podcast interview series with Scott Pinkmountain (https://www.scottpinkmountain.com/) but he ended up going a different direction. I still thought it was an interesting conversation where I talk abo

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Sup Doc Bonus - FEELS GOOD MAN director Arthur Jones & producer Giorgio Angelini

Mar 15th, 2020 1h 1m

From episode 137 of Sup Doc, my other podcast about documentaries.First-time director Arthur Jones and producer Giorgio Angelini share the twisted tale of artist Matt Furie's most famous creation becoming a meme identified with the Alt Right. T

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George visits Greensboro, NC April 23rd

Feb 4th, 2019 32s

I'll be doing a show in Greensboro April 23rd at The Idiot Box as part of the North Carolina Comedy Festival8 pm Festival Showcase at Idiot Box Comedy Club at 503 N. Greene St$10 ticketThursday show April 25th at location TBA

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Benefit for Oakland Ghost Ship Community Fri Dec 23rd

Dec 22nd, 2016 1m 40s

In the wake of the tragic Ghost Ship fire in Oakland, The Hollywood Improv will host a night of comedy and music on December 23 to raise funds for the impacted community. The bill will feature comedians from the Bay Area including SPECIAL GU

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George visits Portland

Oct 12th, 2016 1m 36s

Just a quick announcement about my standup dates in Portland.Weds Oct 19thEarthquake HurricaneVelo Cult Bike ShopNortheast 42nd ave$5 8 pm//Thursday Oct 20thheadlining Get Wet at Splash Bar 904 NW Couch St8:30 pm//Friday Oct 21st

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Well Futile with Chris Thomson

Jul 4th, 2016 1h 49m

Slightly different format show - my radio show from 9th Floor is no longer on iTunes so I thought I'd throw it up here, a mix of music and talk. My interview guest Chris Thomson (Circus Lupus, Ignition, Lunch Meat, Soulside, Unrest) recorded Ju

Michael Morley

May 25th, 2016 49m 53s

Zum Podcast Episode 24 - Michael Morley----------- Exciting to meet up with Mr. Michael Morley of The Dead C, Gate, 2 Foot Flame, and much more. Legendary New Zealand music and art figure, I had a chat with Michael at a Gate show with Ramle

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Best of the Zum Podcast

Dec 18th, 2015 1h

If this is your first time checking out the show, welcome! I created this hourlong FCC clean version of the show for KGPC 96.9 FM (aka 9th Floor Radio at Peralta College) in Spring 2015. I made some bleep sounds for the swearing and tried to pi

Jamie Stewart (Xiu Xiu)

Apr 2nd, 2015 49m 50s

Zum Podcast Episode 23 - Jamie Stewart-----------Jamie Stewart is nearly indistinguishable from his 15+ year moniker performing as Xiu Xiu. Though he pals around with Prurient and Merzbow, he's finding new paths to blaze, taking on a Twin Pe

Calvin Johnson

Oct 15th, 2013 56m 1s

Zum Podcast Episode 22 - Calvin Johnson-----------Despite some technical glitches, I managed to preserve most of my conversation with Calvin Johnson. If you're not familiar with K Records and Beat Happening (which comprise the last chapter o

Ron Lynch

Aug 2nd, 2013 1h 5m

Zum Podcast Episode 21 - Ron Lynch-----------Comedian Ron Lynch has a lengthy career appearing in unexpected places, from voice work on shows like Dr. Katz, Home Movies, Bob's Burgers, and Adventure Time, to film, commercials, and TV (Sarah

Carla Bozulich/Evangelista

Jul 16th, 2013 1h 31m

Zum Podcast Episode 20 - Carla Bozulich/Evangelista-----------First time trying a multi-microphone interview with a multi-headed beast, this round it's Carla Bozulich and her Evangelista bandmates Tara Barnes and Dominic Cramp. I'm joined in

Allison Wolfe

May 1st, 2013 58m 40s

Zum Podcast Episode 19 - Allison Wolfe-----------Allison Wolfe is a legend in the punk scene and best known as the singer of Bratmobile, one of the original Riot grrrl acts. Creating the Girl Germs zine and spearheading Ladyfest, Wolfe throw

Anthony Bedard

Dec 26th, 2012 1h 44m

Zum Podcast Episode 18 - Anthony Bedard-----------Anthony Bedard is at an overlap in the Venn diagram of music and comedy. As a musician he was in the notorious and recently reunited Icky Boyfriends as well as the Resineators, Hank IV, Little

Eric Cash

Oct 4th, 2012 1h 15m

Zum Podcast Episode 17 - Eric Cash-----------Comedian Eric Cash had a pretty eclectic past as a street performer, circus ringleader, and punk singer before arriving at his current craft. We talk about his life bouncing around the US with a cr

Robert Horton

Aug 27th, 2012 1h 8m

Zum Podcast Episode 16 - Robert Horton-------------Robert Horton and Neil Campbell just completed the album Trojandropper, so I delivered copies to his house and crashed dinner. We talked about the lengthy process for Trojandropper and his hi

John Benson

Jul 13th, 2012 56m 57s

Zum Podcast Episode 15 John Benson-------------"John Benson vs. The People of California"-------------Some technical glitches in my chat with John Trevor Benson, but that seems appropriate given our topics of discussion - the legacy of Free

Mark Gergis

Jun 21st, 2012 1h 34m

Zum Podcast Episode 14 - Mark Gergis-----------How does one go from hanging out in the weirdo Oakland rock scene of the early '90s to arranging/producing collaborations between Omar Souleyman and Bjork? That's just part of the story of Mark G

Nate Denver

May 16th, 2012 1h 23m

Zum Podcast Episode 13 Nate Denver ------------- Nate has been in several bands (Total Shutdown, Nate Denver's Neck, Dig That Body Up It's Alive, and one with me called Sobretooth that we didn't even get to talk about!) and has authored/illust

Episode 12

Apr 15th, 2012 57m 42s

Zum Podcast Episode 12------------George is joined by special guest Sara Wintz to pose the eternal question: what is a hoarder, and am I one? -------------THE ETERNALS - Babalu's WeddingNAHAWA DOUMBIA - Kungo Sogoni - La Grande Canatrice M

Episode 11

Mar 14th, 2012 53m 6s

Zum Podcast Episode 11----------------ALVARIUS B - Well Known Stranger - Baroque Primitiva (Abduction)PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED Poptones - Second EditionABE VIGODA - World Heart (7" version from split with Mikaela's Fiend) (Zum)HIGH CASTLE - Fa

Episode 10

Nov 16th, 2011 1h

Zum Podcast Episode 10ANIKA - Officer Officer (Stones Throw)ANTIFAMILY - I Of The Law (Difficult Fun)GA'AN - Arms Can Speak - Black Equus (Captcha)BORIS - Hope - Attention Please (Sargent House)WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM - Subterranean Init

Episode 9

Jul 24th, 2011 1h 1m

Zum Podcast Episode 9---------------ASTRAL SOCIAL CLUB - Works in Progress April 2008 - Bread #1LITURGY - Sun of Light - Aesthetica (Thrill Jockey)VHOLTZ - unreleased 12" trackRENE HELL - Bending (Voice) - The Hilton (Type)MEREDITH MONK