Worlds of Wayne

Episode 50

Thu, 15 May 2008 04:27:00 GMT

We are celebrating episode 50 with an interview and live in studio performance from Midwest Dilemma. Justin and crew bring in the instruments and join me for a martini or two and talk about the new album, CD release and how to get all those people in the studio...

Heading out to Kansas City for the Mad Toto Scooter Rally this weekend. Should come back with some interesting audio for the next show.

Music:

"See You Again" by Lapdog
"The Great Depression" by Midwest Dilemma

Check out the Omaha Scooter Club - Scoot or Die, cause the gas prices are killing us all slowly...

oh yeah, and I totally found Morel Mushrooms in my front yard. No lie.

Episode 49

Sat, 10 May 2008 20:15:00 GMT

This episode Iinterview Ace Frehley currently on his Rocket Ride tour. He made a stop into Omaha in May and is apparently not slowing down. With a new band and a renewed sobriety, Ace is still killing audiences across the country and in Europe. And after almost 20 years, he is getting set to release a new solo record. KISS fans enjoy.

Music:

"Black and Blue" by Brand New Sin
"Wake Up Call" by All For Nothing

Congrats to Malpais for winning last week's Worlds of Wayne Weekly Top 5! Check out the new songs and place your votes.

Episode 48

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:07:00 GMT

Spring is officially here and it's a great day in Omaha! This episode we talk about the recent law changes that affected our music community. All ages shows were threatened and our local scene gave them a three chord smack-down. Now kids can go and enjoy concerts at certified music venues and bar owners don't have to worry about gray areas in the law.

Are you sick of hearing how celebrities are "going green"? Yeah me too.
Click here for the video version of the opening: GREEN TEAM!

Check out the new Worlds of Wayne Weekly Top 5! Vote for your favorite.

Music:

"Sleep Come Lately" - by Malpais
"Bastards" - Tim Wildsmith

Links:

MarQ Manner's Myspace page - Chicks dig it...

118 Migration - A zombie podcast for the whole family...not really.

Episode 47

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:31:00 GMT

This week we feature an interview with Sarah Scott and Johnathan Kochmer from Two Loons For Tea. I was contacted by their label that they were on their way through the Midwest. After hearing their music, we like 'em a lot and were very glad to have them on the show...

From their Myspace page:

Two Loons for Tea are Sarah Scott and Jonathan Kochmer.
Together, Sarah and Jonathan make organic, lush, rich, and innovative music that defies genres and expectations. They break free from the norm while being a pleasure to simply listen to.

Sarah, besides having an extra rib, was raised by a free-spirited single mom in such exotic locales as the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco, near a nudist colony in the Mountains of Santa Cruz, and in metropolitan New York City. She has integrated the bohemian lifestyle into her own personal take on life, channeling it into her soulful singing.

Jonathan came to music from a different scene: although a life-long musician, heâs been academician working in evolutionary biology, climatology, human genetics, Internet development and biostatistics, where he nurtured his attention for detail and a passion for invention.

Worlds of Wayne Weekly Top 5 Winner!
Congrats to The Alligators for pulling off a staggering last minute victory with the song "Oh, Oh, Oh". They will be featured on the Best of Worlds of Wayne CD. Keep voting for your favorites each week!

Music:
"My World" by Sick Puppies
"Marietta" by Two Loons For Tea

Two Loons For Tea website

My favorite video for the "Monkey" video contest on YouTube
this one has my vote!

Worlds of Wayne LIVE!

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:35:00 GMT

Follow this link to my Ustream.tv site for Worlds of Wayne LIVE! The first show was at the Ozone Lounge in Omaha for the Acoustic Round Table 3. Check out recorded clips here:

Worlds of Wayne LIVE!

More live video shows coming soon with in studio guests and other special events.

Thanks for watching.

Episode 46

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:32:00 GMT

This episode features my interview with Mike Doughty. Listen in and learn about what is post Soul Coughing days (actually years) have been like and check out his new album "Golden Delicious" in stores now.

Worlds of Wayne Weekly Top 5!
That's right kids, if you are a habitual "skipper of songs" when listening to podcasts or you simply want to hear a song that was on the show, just click on my handy player. I will be featuring new songs every week. Then vote for your favorite ones and I will be choosing the winners for inclusion on a FREE mp3 CD that I will send to whoever wants one.

YOU GET TO DECIDE WHO GETS ON THE SAMPLER!

Listen then cast your vote.
Enjoy.

Music:

"Monkey" - Two Loons For Tea
"27 Jennifers" - Mike Doughty
"Marietta" - Two Loons For Tea

Episode 45

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:41:00 GMT

In this episode I am joined by singer Orenda Fink who graciously accepted my invitation to stop by the studio and chat over a couple martinis. We talk about some of the early days of her career, the later days of her critically acclaimed band Azure Ray as well as Art In Manila and where this Saddle Creek Songstress is headed in the future.

Music:

"Brownie Smile Song" - Little Red Rocket
"November" - Azure Ray
"I Still Like the Sound of the Rain" - Orenda Fink
"Bloodline" - Orenda Fink
"I Disappear" - The Faint

Art In Manila on Myspace

Episode 44

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:52:00 GMT

The picture above is obviously not my guest Tim McMahan -- it's the singer for the Alligators, an Ohio based band featured on the show. There is actually no documented footage of the elusive "T-Mac" as he has become known in certain elitist circles...Legends abound about this writer, blogger and music aficionado, some say there are no known photos of him as he thinks pictures could "steal his soul," others say that he has been seen paling around with Warren Buffet and Bono at Sunday morning brunches at the Del, still others claim he isn't even real at all...One thing is sure, I managed to lure Tim into my studio with promises of warm delicious coffee and good conversation...The plan worked, though I was told - "No photos"...We talk about music journalism, what's on our iPods, the dirty business of interviews and play lots of great music...So sit back and enjoy learning more about Omaha's true "Man of Mystery"...

Music:

Tilly and the Wall - "Beat Control"
The Third Men - "High"
Fizzle Like a Flood - "Believe in Being Barefoot"
The Alligators - "Oh Oh Oh"

Episosde 43

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 13:54:00 GMT

Well this week we don't have an interview as most are lined up for future podcasts, but Laurie was kind enough to join me in the studio for mics and martinis - which is always fun. This time we listen to a few Youtube clips which include Chuck Norris and an ode to Bilbo Baggins by our favorite Vulcan...

Music by:

The Cops - " It's Epidemic"
Old Boy Network - "Mystery"
Little Brazil - "Last Night"
All For Nothing - "A Matter of Choice"

Episode 42

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:33:00 GMT

On this episode Omaha singer/songwriter Tim Wildsmith joins me in the studio for and interview and live performance. This kid is good so listen close and enjoy.

From his bio:
Raw sound and honest lyrics are the key ingredients that make up the new release from alternative pop newcomer Tim Wildsmith. The Omaha-based artist's A New Morning is a refreshing mix of alternative rock and mellow pop that draws comparisons to the likes of Ryan Adams, Damien Rice, and Aqualung.

Wildsmith is quickly gaining fans with his incredibly vulnerable lyrics, with which he tells the story of trying to survive a broken heart. You can tell he's been through a lot. From gentler, piano-based songs like "Recovery" and "Second Chance" to guitar-driven rockers like "Somehow" and "Love Is On The Move," he invites listeners in as he struggles to keep moving.

Tim Wildsmith on Myspace

Episode 41

Sat, 9 Feb 2008 17:20:00 GMT

Welcome to episode 41! It's a split show this time as Bob and J from Two Drag Club join me in the studio for mics and martinis. Us drummers talk about the new project, previous projects and the fact we all have been in the scene since the good ole days before 311 left for California and anybody knew who Conor Oberst was.

The second half of the show features an interview with former Jayhawks band member Mark Olson. He currently on tour supporting his new (and first) solo album called "The Salvation Blues" and is coming to Mick's Music Bar here in Omaha on February 15th.

Continued thanks to all my listeners. The last few shows have experienced outstanding numbers and I appreciate all the support.

COMING SOON! WORLDS OF WAYNE LIVE!!

Yes, that's right. I will soon be producing a live show of streaming video where myself and my guests can interact with the listening (and watching) audience. Details and show schedule coming soon, so keep listening and when the time comes, tune in online and join us in our chat room and/or call the show live and talk with us. The show will feature live performances, vodka martinis and prize give-a-ways.

Music:
"Ode To Big John" - by the Two Drag Club
"Long Shot Honey" - by the Two Drag Club

"Clifton Bridge: - by Mark Olson

Episode 40

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 14:42:00 GMT

Omaha Film Festival Directors Marc Longbrake and Jeremy Decker join me in the studio. Now in it's third year, this festival is bigger and better than ever. Find out why right here on the show. We talk movies, festivals and unicorns...

New look?
I have tweaked the way the site looks a bit and hopefully it will look better when opened in Explorer as in Firefox. Let me know what you see. Check out the video blogs and leave a comment of your own. Also check out my new ringtone!

You have sixty seconds...
I was recently a guest on the One Minute How To podcast. I had sixty seconds to describe how to make your own Kaluha. It's my mom's secret recipe, so if you want to know it, then you have to listen to the podcast. Follow the link below and check it out. They are addicting as all of them are short, with topics about everything.

Music:
"Can't Let Go" - Thousand Houses
"Don't Be So Hard" - The Audition

Links:
Viral Video Link of the Week - Planet Unicorn
Omaha Film Festival homepage
Off the Edge Podcast
One Minute How To Podcast

CALL IN TO THE SHOW AND BE A PART OF THE FLICK ARMY!
Just call the show hot line and leave a brief review of a movie you have just seen. I will add it to the show.

UPDATE -

In memory:
A couple hours after publishing this episode, I received a call from my dear friend Mark Peterson who was in a band with me for several years called the Cocktosens. His wife Beth Peterson had been battling complications with a brain tumor and passed away this morning. I can't tell you how sad I am. In fact, I'm finding it difficult to believe. She was a great friend and I have to admit that after the band stopped playing we all went our own ways and spent the past few years with little contact. I enjoyed moments with Mark and Beth that I will never forget and some extremely happy times as close friends. My heart and sympathies go out to Mark and Beth's families. She will be missed and remembered for all the fun and joyful times she brought her friends and those around her.
Cheers to you Beth.

Episode 39

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:57:00 GMT

Brad Hoshaw joins me in the studio and co-hosts the show. We feature music from Brad including an exclusive live performance of "Overflowed Gutters", we talk about all things Brad and get to know the man behind the beard just a little better. It's engaging, entertaining, humorous, heartwarming and at the very least - interesting.

Tim MacMahan also makes an in studio appearance and reads his article that was published in the Reader that includes Brad Hoshaw and offers an assortment of musical revelations and...well, you just have to hear it. (Sorry the audio is a bit lower quality on this segment - Helpful podcasting tip: Make sure all your cables are properly plugged in...)

As you can see, I have changed up the look of the site and am now posting logo links for sponsors that have helped out the show. If you would like to help sponsor the show and enjoy the ginormous benefits of being linked to the show site, then drop me an email.

The FLICK ARMY is introduced this episode. You can be a part of the Flick Army just by watching a movie, calling the show hot line and leave a brief review, rant, or comment on it. It's that simple.

Keep checking out my video blogs. They are short and great time-wasters.
LEAVE A VIDEO COMMENT OF YOUR OWN! - what a novel idea!

The show has a new phone number: 402.216.0825

Music:
Brad Hoshaw - "Take Me To You"
Brad Hoshaw - "Overflowed Gutters" Live in studio performance

Links:
Brad Hoshaw on Myspace
Lazy-i

Episode 38

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 05:32:00 GMT

My interview with upright bassist Lee Rocker, known world wide as one of the Stray Cats and who is now promoting his new record "Black Cat Bone." He has been touring for years and has a killer band behind him and is keeping the Rockabilly banner flying high all over the world. For more, check out my story on Lee coming out in the Reader Magazine the week of the show.
FROM HIS BIO:
Since the release of his Alligator debut, Racin' The Devil, bassist/vocalist/songwriter (and Stray Cats co-founder) Lee Rocker's solo career has been skyrocketing. Publications from USA Today to Billboard and The New York Times raved about the undeniable power and foot-stomping fun of Rocker's Americana-based roots rock. OffBeat declared, "What's most satisfying about Lee Rocker is his ability to graft classic Sun licks and shuffles onto Americana. He bridges the gap between Bruce Springsteen and Hank Williams, Sr." Bass Player magazine simply said, "He absolutely kills." Lee's live shows, fueled by his barnstorming, rocking band, grow wilder each night out. And now, on the heels of the national Stray Cats 2007 summer reunion tour, Lee Rocker is back with his second Alligator album, Black Cat Bone. In the early 1980s, Rocker, with The Stray Cats, helped reintroduce rockabilly to a mass audience. His solo recordings continue igniting the roots music fire. Rocker's powerful, original songs, amazing musicianship, and passionate and vibrant vocals, bring depth and substance to a style of music noted for its ability to get people up and dancing. And when Lee and his band perform live, they leave audiences begging for more.

Hey and check out the Reader Magazine online to read all about the OEAs, a topic that I didn't really go over on this podcast as hey, MY BAND WON BEST ROCK BAND! which is actually silly to me as we haven't played that much and I thought Ladyfinger deserved it more. But it was the same ole shit, people getting awards, getting drunk (me), people leaving early, technical problems, deserved and undeserved accolades, you know, all the normal crap that comes from award ceremonies. I got wasted and got in an argument with my wife at the end of the night, so I don't remember much other than I am lucky she didn't take a crow bar to my other knee...
(Get the feeling I'm an asshole when I drink?)

Lee Rocker's website

The Reader Magazine

Episode 37

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 02:34:00 GMT

Happy New Year!
Well, 2007 is dead and gone and we are looking forward to a new year of happy human existence. Thanks for listening to my podcast and I hope that all of you have a safe and prosperous 2008. Lets make it better than last year.

Music:

"Dead Man Break" - The Pendrakes
"Anchor" - Civicminded

Links:

Marco Rossetti Photography (thanks for the show pic!)
Pendrakes
Civicminded
Podcaster Who's Who

Episode 36 - WoW Christmas Special

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:16:00 GMT

A Christmas Carol!
Well, we did it. Dubbing ourselves the Empty Bottle Theatre Group, I assembled a cast of my closest friends to perform something that I have wanted to do for a long time, a live, old-time radio serial. When I asked everyone if they were interested, I got back an enthusiastic response, but since everyone was so busy this season, we had to improvise. So here is the theme, some characters were changed around and everyone got an un-edited script. It was one I found online that was used in Orson Well's original radio drama. Everyone was responsible for editing their own lines and could do whatever they wanted. We got together and ran through one scene, changed a few characters off the cuff, cracked open a few bottles of wine and ran with it.

So what you are hearing is a completely un-rehearsed, ad libbed version of A Christmas Carol. You can tell that as it nears the end of the show, we all are getting drunker and drunker...

I did very little editing and we all just had a blast. Granted MY ACCENTS ARE HORRIBLE, but it was all in good fun. You can hear us laughing in the background and several times, we almost couldn't contain ourselves as everything was done impromptu, which resulted in much spontaneous laughter.

A big thanks to Gary Dring from the Clever Little Pod podcast, my friend from the UK. He was kind enough to record the narration for the show. Thanks to Marco Rossetti for taking some great shots while we were recording, thanks to Dan Byers for helping with production and another big thanks to all my crazy friends who made this a great night of fun.

Links:

Clever Little Pod

Marco Rossetti Photography

Dan Byer's Goofy Graffix blog

Goofy Graffix site

Cast:

A Worlds of Wayne Christmas Carol

As performed by the Empty Bottle Theatre Group

Producer/Director/Head soak: Wayne Brekke

Narrator: Gary Dring

Scrooge / now Rita Scrooge: Laura Leininger

Bob Cratchit / now Bobbi Cratchit: Angie Ankenbauer

Small boy: Dan Byers

Fred / now Freda (Scrooge's neice): Gini Magnuson

Charity Gentleman / now Donation Chick: Laurie Brekke

Marley: Wayne Brekke

Ghost of Christmas Past: Jacob Houser

Fezzwig: Gini Magnuson

Belle / now Bill: Michael Campbell

Young Scrooge: Laura Leininger

Belle's Husband / now Bills Wife: Gini Magnuson

Ghost of Christmas Present: Angie Ankenbauer

Cratchit girl: Laurie Brekke

Mrs Cratchit / now Mr. Cratchit: Michael Campbell

Martha: Lori Umstead

Tiny Tim: Dan Byers

1st. Man: Dan Byers

2nd Man: Eric Magnuson

Boy: Wayne Brekke

Episode 35

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:25:00 GMT

It was a tragic week last week. Our city is stunned by the violence that happened at the Westroads Mall here in Omaha Nebraska and are still trying to make some sense out of it. It's not the only time this year that our community has suffered a loss due to gun violence, but on a scale like this and with no apparent cause or motive, it is truly heartbreaking.

So many lives affected by this. Families rocked with suffering. It was a place where anyone could have been, it always seemed so safe. This show is dedicated to those suffering. I don't know if I said anything very profound, but it is a medium I have to pay tribute with.

I wish all those that lost someone this year due to senseless violence will find peace somehow...

Episode 34

Sat, 1 Dec 2007 14:59:00 GMT

It's December already and things are gearing up for the Christmas season. This episode I take a little doctor visit as I seek medical help for my strep throat. Korey Anderson also stops by the studio and records a couple of songs for a Worlds of Wayne exclusive.

As we are getting things together for our Christmas specials, I am asking my listening audience to call the show and leave a message I can play on an episode in December. You can leave a Christmas greeting and make it sexy, funny, stupid, silly, or whatever you want. Just call the number below:

402.216.0843

Also, if you like the show, please go to iTunes and leave me a review!
Just click here: Worlds of Wayne on iTunes
The more reviews we can give the show, the better chances we have of getting it a higher ranking on iTunes.

Win an official Worlds of Wayne button by doing either of the above! Thanks to NOBS for supplying us with these high quality 1-inch gems.
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Music:

"Everything All" - The Wrong Trousers
"Goin, Goin, Goin, Gone" - Korey Anderson
"Back Home to You" - Korey Anderson

Links:

The Wrong Trousers
Korey Anderson
NOBS - buttons

Episode 33

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:39:00 GMT

On The Road With Worlds of Wayne!

In this episode we take part of the show on the road when we took a little road trip to Chicago Illinois and Bloomington Indiana. Great fun was had by all and it was a trip full of food, booze, music and women...

Music by:

The Its! - "Winning the Lotto"
Le Concorde - "Break You Like A Promise"

Links:

The Its! on Myspace
Le Concorde on Myspace
Ja' Grill Restaurant and Lounge Online
Bite online
Krista Detor
The Bloomington Playwrights Project

Worlds of Wayne Episode 32

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 19:20:00 GMT

Welcome to Episode 32. I thought this was going to be kind of a laid back episode with my in studio co-host Korey Anderson. Well it was for a while. We just chat about all sorts of things in this episode. All is good...until.

Drive by

Yeah, after Korey leaves, I experience street violence right out in front of my house. I talk about it in the second half of the show. It was quite terrifying. Punk ass bitches. At least we didn't get shot. But it was not a pleasant experience.

Music:

Zaeon - Saturn Sun Rising

Virgasound - Ghost

Jolie Holland - Crush in the Ghetto

Worlds of Wayne Episode 31

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:22:00 GMT

Love him like the world is ending...
Welcome to Episode 31! On the show I interview Ben Lee who is currently on tour with Mandy Moore. You've probably heard some of his songs featured in promos for ABC's Gray's Anatomy or Heroes. He's got a new album his single "Love Me Like The World Is Ending" is getting lots of airplay.

Vespa excursion...
Me and my friend Korey Anderson are on the road to Des Moines to pick up a beautiful Vespa scooter he purchased. It's a beautiful thing. One more cool scoot for the Omaha Scooter Club!

Other stuff...
World's of Wayne top iTunes downloads - Kanye hits it twice
News of the Weird - Is Wayne a killer name?

Music:
Ben Lee - Love Me Like The World Is Ending
Julia Othmer - Hey Hey
Secret surprise song at the end...

Links:
Ben Lee online
Julia Othmer online

WoW Episode 30

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:12:00 GMT

It's our 30th episode! Sure it has been a few weeks since the last podcast, but unfortunately, between the summer break and a variety of computer problems, it just didn't happen till now.

In this episode I have in-studio guests Coles Whalen and Nicole Torres who stopped by a couple months back to play for us. They talk about life on the road and what it's like to be hip chicks tearin' up the road.

Sponsors for this show include:
Tops - 4833 Leavenworth St. Omaha Ne - 402.933.2642
Ink Tank Merchandise - Omaha Ne - 402.339.2309

Links:
Coles Whalen Online
Nicole Torres Online
Krista Detor Online
Omaha Scooter Club
Ink Tank Merchandise

Worlds of Wayne #29

Fri, 6 Jul 2007 11:27:00 GMT

This week on Worlds of Wayne I am joined in the studio by my lovely wife Laurie. We don't have a guest, but do chat about a variety of happenings. Listen in and see what we have to say about the following topics:
Vespa scooters
Our reception
The Transformers Movie
Drinking Tequila in an airport check in line
Evil Disney

and much more. Ok, not really much more, but fun anyway.

Music:
"Baby I Love You" - The Yayhoos
"Neighbor's Garden" - Sarah Benck and the Robbers
"See The Sun" - Black Lab

Worlds of Wayne Episode 28

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:02:00 GMT

Back from Mexico!
Greetings everyone! We are back from Mexico and are now happily married! Sorry about the long wait between podcasts - no I have not podfaded - it has just been overwhelming keeping up with work, planning the wedding trip and then actually enjoying the two weeks in Mexico. It was a great time and everyone that went had a life-changing experience. Of course when we got back, it was back to work, so catching up has been taking up all our time as well as building a huge deck in our back yard.
Whew!! Now that things are calming down, we are gearing up for our reception, but have been able to take some time out for other things - like a new episode of Worlds of Wayne!!

Get strung out -
After seeing this quartet perform live at an art auction event, I knew I had to get them on the show. All of them are under 19 years old and they are called the DeBrodiez Quartet. Not only are they great musicians, they are fun, intelligent, well spoken and are carving their mark in the local orchestral scene. Hell, they played the new Holland Center before Connor Oberst did!
The DeBrodiez have also released a CD to raise money to help pay for their tuition to the Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory, a camp in Colorado they will be attending. Check out the link below and order this CD for only $12!! Help them get to camp and enjoy some great music in the process.

Maggie's Movie Minute
Maggie joins me in the studio and we talk about the Fantastic Four - Rise of the Silver Surfer.

Music by:
Tracy Silverman
The DeBrodiez Quartet
The Hold Steady

Links:
The DeBrodiez Website
ORDER THEIR CD BY EMAILING: lukewitchger@gmail.com
Rocky Mountain Conservatory site
Tracy Silverman on the web
The Hold Steady on Myspace

Worlds of Wayne Episode 27

Sun, 6 May 2007 01:21:00 GMT

Jesse Dayton
This Texas native made a stop by Omaha and chats with me about music, movies and surprize phone calls. A true country, rockabilly, honkytonk legend that has been tearing up stages all over the world for years. Check out his site to find out more about his music.

Mantarctica
Doug joins me in the studio and co-hosts the show! Doug writes for the entertainment blog Mantarctica.net. We talk music, movies and the paranormal over a couple martinis...

Show screw ups...
Ok, for some reason this show has a few glitches. In parts it skips and others it's a bit distorted due to a wrong setting on my compressor. Should be fixed by next show.

WE HAVE OUR NUMBER BACK! CALL THE SHOW AND LEAVE A MESSAGE OR COMMENT! 402-216-0843

Music:
- Jesse Dayton
"I'm At Home Gettin Hammered While She's Out Gettin Nailed"

-The Supersuckers
"Pretty Fucked Up"

Links:
Jesse Dayton official website
Mantarctica site

Worlds of Wayne Episode 26

Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:54:00 GMT

A Red-Haired Muse...
Singer-songwriter Coles Whales stops by to become my first in-studio musical guest! It was early in the morning and she was cool enough to record our interview and sing a few songs as well. Even that early, her voice was stunning and we had a good time talking about her new EP, Myspace comments and how cabbage patch kids are born.

Friday, bloody Friday...
I recorded this show on Friday the 13th. One of my favorite days in the year. I share a few 13th-isms.

Don't forget to Bum Rush the Charts!
April 26th - go to iTunes and help Little Brazil crack the top 100!

Links:

Coles Whalen's web site
Coles Whalen on Myspace

Worlds of Wayne Episode 25

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 12:03:00 GMT

On the road with Little Brazil Part Deux!
The boys have been on the road for weeks touring the country and came home for a kick ass CD release party at Sokol Underground. This week I chat with Guitarist Greg Edds about more life on the road, life in a van and the penis game...

Bum Rush The Charts AGAIN!!
Yes, but this time we are going to put Little Brazil on the iTunes charts. This is a Worlds of Wayne exclusive event, so let's continue to show the world that podcasting is the new media that matters. Also, it will help out a deserving band that could use any assistance as they prepare to hit the road once again.

ON THURSDAY APRIL 26th BUY "LAST NIGHT" BY LITTLE BRAZIL ON iTUNES!! ONLY 99-CENTS. EVEN IF YOU HAVE THE RECORD, BUY THIS SONG AND HELP THE BAND CRACK THE TOP 100!!

Want to see results from the Black Lab bum rush the charts, click on the link below or listen to them on this episode.

All music by Little Brazil on this episode
from the album "Tighten the Noose:

Last Night
On the Ropes
Never Leave You

Links:
Little Brazil on Myspace
Bumrush the charts
Save the Streams!

Worlds of Wayne Episode 24

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:25:00 GMT

Back with the Bottlerockets!
Interview with Brian Henneman, singer/guitarist for the legendary Bottlerockets. He takes some time to chat with me about thier latest record, the road and grass.

Art at home
Laurie joins me as my in-studio guest and we talk about our recent in-home art show. Great party, even better art.

Actually, this podcast was edited down from over an hour, we talked about the movie 300, as well as what's happening in the streaming internet radio industry. But, alas, I ran out of time. So I will do another show next week about this streaming radio topic. Please write in and leave me your input on what you think about greedy radio labels charging hobbyists so much to play songs, after they have been paying royalties already...Fucking SUCKS! See the links below and get informed.
MY SKYPE IS DOWN, SO IF YOU WANT TO LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR THE SHOW, DO SO ON THE MYCHINGO BOX ON THE SIDE BAR.

Music by:

The Get Up Kids - Martyr Me
The Bottlerockets - Better Than Broken
Mates of State - Good

Links:

The Bottlerockets
The Get Up Kids
Mates of State
Savethestreams.org
Savenetradio.org

Worlds of Wayne Episode 23

Sun, 25 Feb 2007 21:30:00 GMT

On the bus with Augustana
My band Anonymous American got the opportunity to open for Augustana at Knickerbockers in Lincoln Nebraska. It was a sold out show and the guys in the band were incredibly cool to work with. I also got the chance to hang out on the tour bus and talk to a couple members about life on the road, the band and puking up wine.

Kendall joins me in the studio
Since Omaha got dumped on with snow and none of her friends could come over, my daughter Kendall joins me in the studio for this show. She's a natural on the mic.

Pronouncing Augustana
OK yeah I know through the whole show I call them "Augustana" and saying the "ana" part like the A in "Anna", when I should have said it using the long form of the A as in "Fauna." So my apologies to the band and the fans. But hey, it's my fucking showÃÂÃÂÂÃÂ

Covering Augustana
We pull some of the best and worst covers of Augustana's "Boston" from Youtube.com. Please don't sue us. Kendall and I cuss and discuss the songs Worlds of Wayne Idol style.

Terabithia
Kendal talks about the movie Terabithia. She's not very good at keeping secrets so if you don't know the story and want to be surprised, skip this part.

Bum Rush the Charts
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Links:

Augustana on Myspace

Bum Rush The Charts

Black Lab on Myspace

Worlds of Wayne Episode 22

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 05:27:00 GMT

Hot tubs, porn and other crazy shit...
On the road with Little Brazil. A call in from the Omaha band that is touring the country and coming to a town near you! The first installment of what is sure to be an interesting saga...

Content from Mantarctica!
A great place to get tidbits of info. So I'm using some for the show.
Moving 3D movie posters, GPS shoes and Indiana Jones part 4. Check out their site for daily blogs on a variety of topics.

CHECK OUT THE SHOW ON THE PODSHOW NETWORK!
Worlds of Wayne's Podshow site

Links:
Little Brazil on Myspace
MANTARCTICA
Lemonheads site
LadyfingerNE on Myspace
SLAM Omaha
The Podsafe Music Network

Worlds of Wayne Episode 21

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 18:13:00 GMT

Dorks, Nerds and Geeks...oh my!
No, the picture you see is not me. But it is my pal back in the early 80's. We thought we were funny, but alas, we were dorks. So what makes a dork, nerd or geek? What are you? This episode, I talk about this unholy trinity and how we all have a bit of each buried deep inside...

Take the test!
Find out exactly what you are. Follow the link below and see what percentage of geek, nerd or dork you are.

Write your name in Elvish in ten minutes.
Why wouldn't you!? Follow this link to learn how to write your name among other things in this most magical of languages. Chicks dig pointy ears. Get that can of spray paint and tag your neighborhood with your own personal middle earth signature! Unless the cops are dwarves, they'll never catch you.

Music
Face to Face - "You've Done Nothing"
Little Brazil - "Used To Think"
Adam Weaver and the Ghosts - "Let's Go"

Links
TAKE THE GEEK TEST HERE
Geekculture.com
Write in Elvish - score some chicks!
Little Brazil on Myspace
Adam Weaver and the Ghosts on Myspace
Check out Worlds of Wayne on the Podshow Network

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DONATE TO THE SHOW AND HELP THE OMAHA FOOD BANK!
For every dollar donated to the show via Pay Pal, Worlds of Wayne will donate one can of food to the Omaha Food Bank. Check out the Myspace blog for updates and photos of what we have raised!

Worlds of Wayne Episode 20

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:31:00 GMT

It's a dirty job...

My interview with Krista Detor. It was very cool. Check out part of her bio below. She will be playing in Omaha on Jan 26th at Mick's.

Her album Mudshow is fantastic and I urge everyone to pick it up on iTunes or from her website.

An up and coming Americana songwriter and performer, Krista began her performing career playing the wedding-cocktail party circuit as a sixteen year old in Los Angeles. While running at breakneck speed from the onset of adulthood ÃÂÃÂÂÃÂÂ hiding out in Louisiana shotgun shacks, a flat in Seoul, a travel trailer, thirteen different apartments and one haunted house ÃÂÃÂÂÃÂÂ sheÃÂÃÂÂÃÂÂs managed to live and perform all over the U.S. and parts of Asia. Around the turn of the century, she inexplicably found herself in the Midwest and fell in love with the rolling green hills of Southern Indiana.

With the release of her new CD, Mudshow, Krista has begun to reach new levels of critical acclaim and national attention, as she tours the U.S.

Krista's site

Worlds of Wayne Episode 19

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:54:00 GMT

Interview with Jerzy Jung
There are two things you are probably wondering about Jerzy Jung. Wonder no more. 1.) Yes, Jerzy Jung is her real name. 2.) No, her new music, a world away from previous recordings featuring only piano and vocals, is not what you might have expected a few years ago from this NJ singer/songwriter. Raised in southern New Jersey by parents who played everything from ACDC to Marvin Gaye to Joni Mitchell in the car, Jerzy developed a hunger for all types of sounds early on.
Since her college graduation in 2004, Jerzy has been entertaining and affecting east coast audiences with her sultry yet powerful vocals, poetic lyrics, and emotive live performances. Most recently, she has taken her training to the next level as a student of renowned vocal coach Don Lawrence (Tracy Bonham, Fuel, Bono, The Rolling Stones). Her new 4-song EP, produced by Alex Houton of Wu Shu Entertainment Group, is a mix of dynamic lead vocals; airtight harmonies; clever and energetic arrangements for guitar, bass, strings, and drums; and dreamy electronic accents.

DiGG Me!
Go to Digg.com and help me move up the Digg ladder by digging the show! Let's see what happens.

Bickering Sisters Show
Me and my kids made a little skit and put it on YouTube.com. It turned out quite silly, but it's fun to watch.

Links:
Jerzy Jung on Myspace

The Bickering Sisters Show

My Digg page

Worlds of Wayne Episode 18

Mon, 8 Jan 2007 13:55:00 GMT

ON THE PLANE!
If you were a ticket agent for the VIP plane to hell who would YOU put on it. It's a little game we play when hanging around a table of good wine and great friends. Some think it's a bit morbid, but then they don't know our sense of humor. This episode I welcome the originator of "On the plane," our friend Ms. Skyelar Hawkins. She, Laurie and myself argue over who should be on the plane. Is it good podcasting? I thought so. Now it's your turn to chime in.

I should be posting the list on my Myspace site. Check it out.

Don't Be Late
My band Matt Whipkey and Anonymous American released our second full length record last week to critical acclaim. Check out three songs on this episode.
Matt Whipkey and Anonymous American also just won an Omaha Entertainment Award in the Americana/Roots category!! Yay for us.

Links

Matt Whipkey and Anonymous American (Myspace)
Matt Whipkey and Anonymous American (Official site)
Skyelar Hawkins Myspace site
Big Ink Writing Services site

Call the show and leave a message as to who you would put on the plane!
Email us and let us know!

Worlds of Wayne Episode 17

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:56:00 GMT

"He's and Elf! Ohh those words those words..."
Santa gets cocked and goes off in an LA comedy club...

Homeless For The Holidays
It's that time of year and I thought it would be nice to feature a great compilation CD called "Homeless for the Holidays - A Twisted Tale." Chock full of Omaha bands rendering their finest Christmas songs, this little holiday gem benefits the Mary McAuley Center for Women and Families. A great gift for a great cause. Check out the Homers link below to get yours today.
I even play a couple songs off of another Christmas complilation called "Christmas Tracks Too," which was recorded in 1998! That one benefited the Nebraska Humane Society. Ho Ho Ho.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
I got to play an Austrailian hit man on Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff's podio book "Number One With A Bullet," then I got killed. Now I get to play a Russian henchman for the rest of the story. Right ON! Thanks Mark. Check out this cool podio book and see what nasty things my character Vosler gets to do...

Big thanks to everyone that has supported the show over the last few months. Keep it up! Don't forget that Worlds of Wayne merch makes great holiday gifts!

Use the my Chingo chatter box on the side bar to leave me a Seasons Greetings message I can play on the show! Email or message me your Christmas wish list and I'll tell Santa. Make it naughty or nice, (actually, make it naughty!)

Music:
Icares - "Christmas Scar"
Anonymous American - "Alone For Christmas"
Five Story Fall - "Little Drummer Boy / Peace on Earth"
Michael Campbell - "Santa's Comin"
13 Stories - "Christmas Makes Me Hot"

Links:
Icares
Anonymous American
Micks Music Bar
13 Stories
McAuley Center
Bad Santa!
CHECK OUT HOMER'S RECORDS HERE!

Worlds of WayneEpisode 16

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:03:00 GMT

I was an assassin...
Got to make a guest appearance on Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff's podiobook "Number One with a Bullet." I am Austrailian assassin Derek Poole. I get killed. In fact, I think I get kicked off the top of a building.

Interview with Peter Toh
Peter calls me from New York and talks about his unique style of music and how the Internet offers a new way to promote his band. Check out his new songs on Myspace or at Petertoh.com.

Little glass statues...
The Omaha Entertainment Awards are coming and I was nominated to get one of those fancy little statues in both music and art. I'm even an academy member. Go figure. Should be an exciting ceremony. Don't count on me wearing a tux though... where's the free booze...?

Music:
"Killing You" - Narcotic Self
"Dance Under the Stars" - Peter Toh

Links:
Number One with a Bullet site
Peter Toh Website
Peter Toh on Myspace
Narcotic Self on the web
Omaha Entertainment Awards

Worlds of Wayne Episode 15

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 16:46:00 GMT

Two turntables and a microphone...
In this episode DJ/Producer Josh One joins me via phone. You may have heard some of his stuff while getting sweaty in the SoCal club scene or on television shows such as CSI New York, CSI Miami, Queer As Folk, or commercials for Acura and Scion.

"I'd like to thank the Academy..."
The nominees are in for the Omaha Entertainment Awards and I was surprised to find that I was nominated in the Arts category. My band Anonymous American is up for two - Americana and Rock. "You like me! You really like me!"

Hey Fat-ass!
I've been on a diet and exercise program for the past couple weeks. Did you know if you eat less and move around more - you will loose weight?!? So far I've dropped 9 pounds. That's like, baby size... ewww.

Yes, I am full of crap...
Useless trivia. It's fun, and useless, but you will always have something to say at a party. Chicks dig smart guys. Too bad you will never remember this stuff when you're drunk.

Music:
Ray Charles Remix - Josh One
How it Ends - Jerzy Jung

Links:

Josh One / Boomnote Music on Myspace

Jerzy Jung on Myspace

Omaha Entertainment Awards Site

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Grinn and Barrett Tattoo Studio

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Worlds of Wayne Episode 14

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 20:58:00 GMT

In this episode I bring along my daughter Maggie as Co-Host. Much like Lucy she kept saying, "Dad, I wanna be in the shooow!" So I let her. That being said, there is nothing explicit about this show and there are no interviews, but we had a good time recording it. Feel free to leave Maggie a comment either via email or on the comment voice box there on the right side of this page.

We chat a bit about the "Do not call list" and how to get signed up. Check the link below to keep those pesky telemarketers from wasting minutes on your cel.

Hot Fuzz is the new movie from those that brought us Shaun of the Dead. Check out the link for some video and news about this film.

Music by: my band Anonymous American.
Two songs from our upcoming record due out in December. "You Don't Want Me" and "Hopeless"

Music by: Peter Toh - "That's The Way It Goes"
Cool cat from New York. Will be interviewing him and featuring more music in an upcoming episode.

Links:

Anonymous American on Myspace

Peter Toh

Hot Fuzz link

Don't call my cel phone you fucking telemarketers!

LISTENER SURVEY - TAKE IT NOW!

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:23:00 GMT

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Worlds of Wayne Episode 13

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:14:00 GMT

Welcome to Episode 13!
The Worlds of Wayne Halloween special. If your phone rings after hearing this podcast...don't answer it...

This episode is almost an hour of horrifying entertainment, with an in-studio interview with P.R.I.S.M. (Paranormal Research & Investigative Studies Midwest). They bring in five members of the group and talk about ghost hunting in the midwest. They also bring in some EVP recordings that will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up...

Fans of the show also call in and give their own personal paranormal experiences. Laurie joins me in the studio, though she meets her demise at the end of the show...

Special thanks to Lex from the Anything Ghost podcast for his bumper as well as Gary from Clever Little Pod for the opener to the show.

Music by All For Nothing - "Some Kind of Hate"

Links:

P.R.I.S.M. on the web

All For Nothing on Myspace

Micks Music Bar (Omaha)

Anything Ghost Podcast website

Clever Little Pod website

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Worlds of Wayne Episode 12

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:41:00 GMT

Part 1 of my super spooky Halloween Special!
This episode features an in-studio interview with the Omaha paranormal investigations group M.A.P.S. (Metro Area Paranormal Society).

We discuss ghost hunting and play a few interesting EVPs.

Music by Aberdeen City.

M.A.P.S. Website

Aberdeen City on Myspace

Worlds of Wayne Episode 11

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 14:08:00 GMT

In this episode I interview Brit singer/songwriter/superstar James Blunt. In the middle of his US tour, James will be visiting Omaha Nebraska on Oct. 29th. We talk about his live performances, the tour and his work with Doctors Without Borders, an organization he is raising money for with his concerts.

It's October! My favorite time of the year. With the new season of Sci-Fi channel's Ghost Hunters now started, I talk a bit about my own ghostly experiences. I really want to take my portable podcasting equipment out and see if we can get some EVPs...

If you have a paranormal experience you can share with listeners, please call the show and leave your message for our Halloween show! I'm going to try to line up an interivew with the members of P.R.I.S.M. a local paranormal investigations group. So prepare yourself for that.

Music by James Blunt and the Supersuckers

James Blunt website

Doctors Without Borders website

Supersuckers Myspace page

P.R.I.S.M. website

CALL THE SHOW WITH YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES!

402-216-0843

Worlds of Wayne Episode 1

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 13:44:00 GMT

Welcome to Worlds of Wayne! This is our first episode podcasting out of Omaha Nebraska. This podcast will focus on music, art and culture with commentary and interviews from local and national guests. It will also spotlight Omaha music with songs from local bands and in-studio performances. Thanks for taking the time to listen and tell a friend or two.

Today's show features an interview with a member of Blues Traveler. Ben Wilson is the keyboard player for the band and he talks about the new record and what life is currently like for the band. Also, songs from Anonymous American and Sarah Benck and the Robbers.

Contact me at: 402-216-0843

or email at: worldsofwaynepodcast@hotmail.com

Enjoy the show!