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Radio Free Hipster Ep. 29: And Holding

May 16, 2016Z

In this episode, we check out classics from Kirby Krackle and MC Frontalot and new hotness from Rock, Paper, Cynic and Lemon Demon.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 28: The Strangest of Places

May 2, 2016Z

This episode is a little late, so I decided to make it extra awesome to help make up for it. Between the passing of Prince and the recent new from the URIZEN camp, we deal with some pretty heavy stuff this time around, but I also made it a point to spotlight a ton of great new music–not to mention a few old favorites.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 27: There and Back Again

April 15, 2016Z

Unbeknownst to me, this episode somehow became all about journeys, both of the literal and metaphorical varieties. So come along with me on a musical voyage. And maybe bring a change of clothes just in case. I tend to get lost easily.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 26: Old Wounds and Harsh Words

March 31, 2016August 6, 2020Z

Spring is here. At least on paper. In reality? Well, down here the weather is temperamental, to say the least–and a number of our friends out west are still experiencing snow. So what’s a podcaster to do? Simple; I improvise!

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 25: South by Slightly Further South

March 15, 2016Z

I was recently reminded that this iteration of the podcast–Radio Free Hipster ver. 2.0, if you will–is now nearly a year old. And how do I mark this momentous occasion? By generally ignoring it and just playing some more nerd music. You know how I do.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 24: The Ballad of Leap Day William

February 29, 2016Z

It’s Leap Day, and all bets are off here at RFH! Is this our weirdest episode yet? Kinda hard to say, as we’ve set the bar pretty high, but it’s possible. So give it a listen for Madonna covers, ambient chiptune grooves, a trip to Gravity Falls, and more on your extra-special extra day.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 23: Hopeless, Romantic

February 12, 2016Z

In this episode, we celebrate Valentine’s Day with a selection of what I like to call “complicated love songs.” Marriage, divorce, classic literature, and home improvement–this show’s got it all!

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 22: The Tyranny of Numbers

January 29, 2016Z

Come along on an angsty adventure through middle age with MC Frontalot, Selfhelp, Alexa Dexa, and me, you’re emotionally fragile host. That… that sounds like fun, right?

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 21: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Star Crunch

January 15, 2016Z

We start off strong in 2016 with a little help from More or Les, Helen Arney, and Warp 11. We also take a moment to memorialize the late David Bowie via the work of Atlanta’s dj BC.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 20: Pass the Pintos

December 31, 2015Z

Come for the thinly veiled references to southern culinary traditions, stay for the music.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 17: Overshare and Share Alike

November 15, 2015Z

The world’s pretty crazy right now, and, while I can’t do anything about that, I can try and distract you for a few moments using the power of music.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 16: Flesh and Blood and Brain and Bone

October 30, 2015Z2

Halloween is nigh, so here’s another collection of seasonal songs for your listening pleasure. Prepare for 40 minutes of swears and scares in this, the second installment of my annual Radio Free Hipster Halloween Crap-tacular.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 15: House on Haunted (Mill) Hill

October 15, 2015Z

This podcast is haunted! Okay, not really, but it does feature a track list full of haints and horrors and those brave enough to fight them.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 14: Edging Closer to Darkness

September 30, 2015Z1

It’s Radio Free Hipster time again, my friends, and this one features an intoxicating mix of old favorites and new hotness. I think you’re going to enjoy it. I also think you look really nice today.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 13: Lucky Number

September 16, 2015Z

Experience the pleasure that can only be found in the music of Canada’s pride and joy, Jesse Dangerously and the Wordburglar, with brief sojourns back to the proverbial day with Optimus Rhyme and MPFM. All that and more can be found in this edition of Radio Free Hipster.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 12: Nervous Energy

September 1, 2015Z1

I can’t make autumn get here any sooner, but I can offer you 38 minutes of music and musings.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 11: Forgot How to Party

August 15, 2015Z

It’s a party, and everyone’s invited! Well, not everyone. But you? You’re definitely invited.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 10: Double Digits

July 31, 2015Z1

In this exciting episode of Radio Free Hipster, enjoy the music of The Doubleclicks, Wordburglar, and John Anealio. And also the dulcet tones of me with a summer cold.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 9: The Livin’ Is Greasy

July 15, 2015Z

The first Radio Free Hipster of the summer includes talk about Mikal kHill and Tribe One’s ‘two weeks notice,’ commemorates the recent passing of Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata, and gives props to Weird Al’s longtime drummer, Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 8: Joyous Rapture

June 30, 2015Z

The last couple of weeks have been–What’s the word?–oh yeah, brutal. However, in this episode I have elected to play totally against type and focus on the positive. For the most part. Hey, I’m as surprised as you are.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 7: Magic Mic

June 15, 2015Z

Wrestling, Ghibli films, and chiptune cover songs? Where else but Radio Free Hipster?!

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 6: Everyone’s a Story

May 31, 2015Z2

In this episode, we check out one of MC Lars’s earliest hits, enjoy a lengthy garage rock game night with The Four Eyes, and I try my best to control my laughter after a particularly hilarious ThoughtCriminals outro. (Spoiler alert: I cannot.)

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 5: Get Comfortable

May 15, 2015Z

It’s time once again for your mid-month serving of all things musically nerdworthy. This time around we check out some classic cuts from Adam WarRock and tanner4105, as well as the new hotness from Kirby Krackle and another exciting selection from the ‘Odd Scnhozz’ soundtrack.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 4: Never Quite Prepared

April 30, 2015Z

This episode is all over the place. We get a little playlist advice from my 10-year-old, we enjoy a couple of early sneak-peeks at some summer releases, we explore Lich King’s current search for a new vocalist, and we eulogize a friend of the show who is gone but certainly not forgotten.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 3: Dear Diary

April 15, 2015Z

I’d like to point out that episode 3 of RFH is actually the first episode released on its new official fortnightly schedule. In this case “official” means “legally binding because one time I said it online.” I’m pretty sure that’s how the internet works.

MC Lars Brings You “Dragon Blood”

April 7, 2015December 16, 2017Z

MC Lars, the world’s preeminent post-punk laptop rapper, is back with a brand new video from his upcoming ‘Zombie Dinosaur LP.’

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 2: What It Is

March 24, 2015Z

Episode one of the new (improved?) Radio Free Hipster started cold; I didn’t give a lot of information about what the show was–I more of less just jumped back in and dragged you with me. This time around, however, I step back and try to talk a bit about the podcast’s geeky musical slant. And fail miserably.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 1: Starting Over

March 1, 2015Z13

Radio Free Hipster is back, in part, because I offered to return as a feature of GeekDad’s ongoing Patreon campaign. But it’s also back because making and distributing a curated, narrated, custom mixtape for even a few disparate friends and listeners is something I enjoy. I hope you enjoy it too.