Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:41:44 -0400 http://jwbasilo.com/bustedmouth/ en-us © 2026 Busted Mouth yes af728db4-595b-5e45-8c44-94664598e194 J.W. Basilo episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) comedy, live literature, music, interviews, Rock and Roll, Chicago, Independent, indie, stand up, theater J.W. Basilo https://storage.buzzsprout.com/yiuy093dc7qfyam0nyjl0mw2e3l4?.jpg http://jwbasilo.com/bustedmouth/ Ep 92 - Billy Tuggle - Live from Home Never fear, a vaccine is on its way. Baz sits down via Zoom with old friend and Chicago literary mainstay, Billy Tuggle, to talk music, poetry, and what it takes to survive the local arts scene.

]]> Never fear, a vaccine is on its way. Baz sits down via Zoom with old friend and Chicago literary mainstay, Billy Tuggle, to talk music, poetry, and what it takes to survive the local arts scene.

]]> J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-6787429 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0600 3527 3 full false Ep 91 - Nostalgia + Kaira Williams Holidays in a pandemic, what a time for sweet, sweet nostalgia. And nothing says nostalgia like a New Kids on the Block fan cruise. Our guest Kaira Williams literally wrote the book on it. She's the author of I'm Fangirling: Snarky Stories and Boyband Memories, available now.

https://www.lulu.com/en/en/shop/kaira-williams/im-fangirling-snarky-stories-boyband-memories/paperback/product-186wznem.html?page=1&pageSize=4

]]> Holidays in a pandemic, what a time for sweet, sweet nostalgia. And nothing says nostalgia like a New Kids on the Block fan cruise. Our guest Kaira Williams literally wrote the book on it. She's the author of I'm Fangirling: Snarky Stories and Boyband Memories, available now.

https://www.lulu.com/en/en/shop/kaira-williams/im-fangirling-snarky-stories-boyband-memories/paperback/product-186wznem.html?page=1&pageSize=4

]]> J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-6664580 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600 4506 3 full false Ep 90 - Moving On + Marty McConnell Live from Home Baz tells a story about learning to let go and then completely forgets the moral. Marty McConnell joins us to talk poetry, perseverance, and tarot.

]]> Baz tells a story about learning to let go and then completely forgets the moral. Marty McConnell joins us to talk poetry, perseverance, and tarot.

]]> J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-6444328 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600 4524 3 full false Ep 89 - Election Mixtape Special / Aricka Foreman Election Night is upon us and Basilo is distracting himself by, of course, making a playlist. Afterward, he stops by to visit with old friend and certified badass, Aricka Foreman, about poetry, community, and general shenanigans. 

]]> Election Night is upon us and Basilo is distracting himself by, of course, making a playlist. Afterward, he stops by to visit with old friend and certified badass, Aricka Foreman, about poetry, community, and general shenanigans. 

]]> J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-6215200 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600 6266 full false Ep 88 - Wokefield Premiere! Ol Bazillionaire gives his final thoughts before the election. BONUS: Sneak peek of the new show, "Wokefield!" 

Wokefield is produced and engineered by J.W. Basilo for Shame The Devil. Production copyright 2020, Shame The Devil Media. 

]]> Ol Bazillionaire gives his final thoughts before the election. BONUS: Sneak peek of the new show, "Wokefield!" 

Wokefield is produced and engineered by J.W. Basilo for Shame The Devil. Production copyright 2020, Shame The Devil Media. 

]]> J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-6097507 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0500 3754 3 full false Ep 87 - Andi Strickland - Aired 10.19.2020 Big Announcements abound. An old friend stops by the studio to talk about Chicago poetry in the early 21st Century, our lives since surviving it, and the often cringe-worthy parts of publishing our stories.  

]]> Big Announcements abound. An old friend stops by the studio to talk about Chicago poetry in the early 21st Century, our lives since surviving it, and the often cringe-worthy parts of publishing our stories.  

]]> J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-5969596 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0500 5460 3 full false Ep 86 - Greg Geffrard - Live from Home It's Columbus Day because of course it is. Greg Geffrard calls up via the talking picture box(tm) to talk about his life as an actor, poet, and activist in such an absurd time. 

Link to Greg's recent Ted talk:  https://www.tedxwrigleyville.com/watch_fall/

]]> It's Columbus Day because of course it is. Greg Geffrard calls up via the talking picture box(tm) to talk about his life as an actor, poet, and activist in such an absurd time. 

Link to Greg's recent Ted talk:  https://www.tedxwrigleyville.com/watch_fall/

]]> J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-5883076 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0500 4286 3 full false Ep 85 - Emily Rose Kahn-Sheahan - Aired 9.28.2020 Baz discusses an academic study on politically ideology, and then old friend/writer/performer Emily Rose stops by to class up the place. 

]]> Baz discusses an academic study on politically ideology, and then old friend/writer/performer Emily Rose stops by to class up the place. 

]]> J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-5661511 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500 4706 3 full false Ep 84 - Sarah Gise - Aired 09.14.2020 Hope springs eternal if you grit your teeth and scream into your own palm hard enough. Actor and producer Sarah Gise stops by to talk about hope, Hanson, and the ADHD Artist Podcast.  This episode is sponsored by Bribes By Larry. 

]]> Hope springs eternal if you grit your teeth and scream into your own palm hard enough. Actor and producer Sarah Gise stops by to talk about hope, Hanson, and the ADHD Artist Podcast.  This episode is sponsored by Bribes By Larry. 

]]> J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-5455642 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500 5702 3 full false Ep 83 - Bianca Phipps - Aired 8.18.20 Bianca Phipps, a Real Live Human and author of "Crown Noble," stops by the studio to bless us with knowledge, tomfoolery, and being the queer you wish to see in the world.  

]]> Bianca Phipps, a Real Live Human and author of "Crown Noble," stops by the studio to bless us with knowledge, tomfoolery, and being the queer you wish to see in the world.  

]]> J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-5050193 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500 7660 3 full false Ep 82 - CSW Ensemble Theatre - Aired 8.10.2020 We're getting back in the swing of things. Basilo riffs on discovering exactly which kind of a-hole you are, and the members of the defunct Chicago Slam Works Ensemble Theatre stop by via Zoom.

This episode is brought to you by Hope, paid for by the Committee to Make America Grape Again.

]]> We're getting back in the swing of things. Basilo riffs on discovering exactly which kind of a-hole you are, and the members of the defunct Chicago Slam Works Ensemble Theatre stop by via Zoom.

This episode is brought to you by Hope, paid for by the Committee to Make America Grape Again.

]]> J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-4956914 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500 6933 Busted Mouth, rock and roll, Basilo, sticking it to the man, feelings, theatre, theater, Chicago 3 full false Ep 81 - Back in Session/Davide Grody - Aired 8.3.2020 Basilo is back in the studio and back on his bulls#*! to kick off Season 3 officially! The fascinating Davide Grody (writer, performer, musician) joins us all the way from Paris in an interview taped back in May of 2020 before everything went full nanners. Music, feelings, thoughts on sticking it to the man, AND an interview? That's some peak Busted Mouth, right there. Let's party.  

]]> Basilo is back in the studio and back on his bulls#*! to kick off Season 3 officially! The fascinating Davide Grody (writer, performer, musician) joins us all the way from Paris in an interview taped back in May of 2020 before everything went full nanners. Music, feelings, thoughts on sticking it to the man, AND an interview? That's some peak Busted Mouth, right there. Let's party.  

]]> J.W. Basilo / Davide Grody Buzzsprout-4848527 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500 6246 Rock and roll, sticking it to the man, feelings, Chicago, Paris, music, actor, theater, musician 3 full false Ep 80 - Tom Budday - Live From Home The madness hath descended as Season 3 creeps upon us and we're collectively too bored to notice. Fortunately, our buddy Tom Budday stops by to talk about education, empathy, and flexing on young poets. 

]]> The madness hath descended as Season 3 creeps upon us and we're collectively too bored to notice. Fortunately, our buddy Tom Budday stops by to talk about education, empathy, and flexing on young poets. 

]]> http://www.BustedMouth.com J.W. Basilo / Tom Budday Buzzsprout-3465280 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0500 4871 Busted Mouth, education, music, rock and roll, Budday, Basilo 3 full false Ep 79 - Joe Hernandez-Kolski - Live from Home Season 3 begins in quarantine! This sh** is the proverbial nanners but we're back, albeit remotely. Joe Hernandez-Kolski (HBO, Netflix, Your Heart) calls in to start the engines on this new normal. We talk about what we're doing to get by, new projects we've discovered, and Joe shares some awesome stories about his decades-long career.

]]> Season 3 begins in quarantine! This sh** is the proverbial nanners but we're back, albeit remotely. Joe Hernandez-Kolski (HBO, Netflix, Your Heart) calls in to start the engines on this new normal. We talk about what we're doing to get by, new projects we've discovered, and Joe shares some awesome stories about his decades-long career.

]]> http://www.BustedMouth.com J.W. Basilo / Joe Hernandez-Kolski Buzzsprout-3360577 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500 6713 Chicago, Busted Mouth, Joe Hernandez-Kolski, TV, film, poetry, HBO, writing, Basilo, rock and roll 3 full false Ep 78 - Stephanie Douglass - Aired 3.10.20 We take a bit of a deep dive into empathy. Storyteller, trash mouth, and new mom Stephanie Douglass stops by the studio (with a baby) to talk about producing a storytelling show, her time in Israel and Lebanon, and you know, like, kids and stuff.

]]> We take a bit of a deep dive into empathy. Storyteller, trash mouth, and new mom Stephanie Douglass stops by the studio (with a baby) to talk about producing a storytelling show, her time in Israel and Lebanon, and you know, like, kids and stuff.

]]> http://www.BustedMouth.com J.W. Basilo / Stephanie Douglass Buzzsprout-2972968 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500 5085 Chicago, empathy, storytelling, Stephanie Douglass, Basilo, parenthood, rock and roll, big stupid feelings 2 full false Ep 77 - Elizabeth Gomez - Aired 03.02.20 This is a fun one. Elizabeth Gomez (writer, performer, founder of Windy City Rollers) stops by the studio to talk about Roller Derby, digging through Dad's records, and embarrassing tales of personal grooming. 

]]> This is a fun one. Elizabeth Gomez (writer, performer, founder of Windy City Rollers) stops by the studio to talk about Roller Derby, digging through Dad's records, and embarrassing tales of personal grooming. 

]]> http://www.BustedMouth.com J.W. Basilo / Elizabeth Gomez Buzzsprout-2896174 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 5487 Chicago, Busted Mouth, Elizabeth Gomez, roller derby, Windy City Rollers, writing, Basilo, rock and roll 2 full false Ep 76 - Alyssa Thordarson - Aired 2.24.2020 Spring is creeping upon us like a single dude 8 minutes before last call. Alyssa Thordarson (Chicago Med, Empire, Your Dreams) stops by to talk inside baseball about a career in television, odd experiences in commercials, and her love of the Rolling Stones.

]]> Spring is creeping upon us like a single dude 8 minutes before last call. Alyssa Thordarson (Chicago Med, Empire, Your Dreams) stops by to talk inside baseball about a career in television, odd experiences in commercials, and her love of the Rolling Stones.

]]> http://www.BustedMouth.com J.W. Basilo / Alyssa Thordarson Buzzsprout-2832676 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600 5607 Basilo, Chicago, television, Alyssa Thordarson, Busted Mouth, TV, Chicago Med, Empire, Rock and Roll 2 full false Ep 75 - Adrienne Gunn - Aired 2.17.20 Adrienne Gunn (Heaux, Chicago Magazine) stops by the studio the friends get into  embarrassing childhood music, show production, and Adrienne's often hilarious exploits writing an "experience" column. This is a fun one.

]]> Adrienne Gunn (Heaux, Chicago Magazine) stops by the studio the friends get into  embarrassing childhood music, show production, and Adrienne's often hilarious exploits writing an "experience" column. This is a fun one.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Adrienne Gunn Buzzsprout-2780320 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600 4892 Busted Mouth, Chicago, Basilo, feelings, open mic, rock and roll, live lit, journalism, Adrienne Gunn 2 full false Ep 74 - Postcards & Penpals - Aired 2.11.20 Correspondence is in the air. Baz writes to some high school students about sticking it to the man. Nick Fox calls in from a catamaran. it's feelings and friendship, man.

]]> Correspondence is in the air. Baz writes to some high school students about sticking it to the man. Nick Fox calls in from a catamaran. it's feelings and friendship, man.

]]> J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-2717047 Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600 2984 Busted Mouth, penpals, sharing, rock and roll, sticking it to the man, friends, Basilo, Nick Fox 2 full false Ep 73 - Joseph Ramski - Aired 2.4.2020 Baz discovers his own personal Christmas. Writer & actor Joseph Ramski stops by and the fellas talk about his new play, growing personally and musically, and a whole lot of Star Wars. 

]]> Baz discovers his own personal Christmas. Writer & actor Joseph Ramski stops by and the fellas talk about his new play, growing personally and musically, and a whole lot of Star Wars. 

]]> J.W. Basilo / Joseph Ramski Buzzsprout-2661835 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:00:00 -0600 4737 Ramski, Busted Mouth, Basilo, Rock and roll, Star Wars, playwright, Chicago, Que4 2 full false Ep 72 - Teagan Walsh-Davis #2 - Aired 1.27.2020 If January is any indication, Earth is about to implode into itself like a crushed star. Anyway, the homie Teagan Walsh-Davis stops by to talk her new play, the delicious drama of early adulthood, and the blurring of genre in popular music.

]]> If January is any indication, Earth is about to implode into itself like a crushed star. Anyway, the homie Teagan Walsh-Davis stops by to talk her new play, the delicious drama of early adulthood, and the blurring of genre in popular music.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Teagan Walsh-Davis Buzzsprout-2598835 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600 5487 Teagan Walsh Davis, January, Busted Mouth, Basilo, Evangelicals, Rock and roll, The National, Grammys, playwright, Chicago, Que4 2 full false Ep 71 - Caroline Watson - Aired 1.20.20 Ol' Lovehandle Jones is back from break. Caroline Watson joins us in studio to her show, "Grandma's House," mental health, and the finer points of digital romance.  

]]> Ol' Lovehandle Jones is back from break. Caroline Watson joins us in studio to her show, "Grandma's House," mental health, and the finer points of digital romance.  

]]> J.W. Basilo / Caroline Watson Buzzsprout-2548411 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600 5009 Busted Mouth, Caroline Watson, poetry, poetry slam, Chicago, Basilo, feelings, open mic, rock and roll 2 full false Ep 70 - Max Thomas - Aired 12.23.19 Christmas is once again stuck in Ol Salty's craw. Max Thomas stops by and the boys have discuss masculinity, personal growth, and the changing face of comedy in Chicago and beyond. 

]]> Christmas is once again stuck in Ol Salty's craw. Max Thomas stops by and the boys have discuss masculinity, personal growth, and the changing face of comedy in Chicago and beyond. 

]]> J.W. Basilo / Max Thomas Buzzsprout-2347775 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 6779 Max Thomas, Chicago, comedy, Christmas, masculinity, dudes, Busted Mouth, Basilo 2 full false Ep 69 - Melissa DuPrey - Aired 12.09.19 The holidays are upon us and nothing says Christmas like talking about your big stupid feelings. Melissa DuPrey stops by to talk gentrification, being generally "woo-woo," and her new play, "Good Grief."

]]> The holidays are upon us and nothing says Christmas like talking about your big stupid feelings. Melissa DuPrey stops by to talk gentrification, being generally "woo-woo," and her new play, "Good Grief."

]]> J.W. Basilo / Melissa DuPrey Buzzsprout-2272736 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:00:00 -0600 4145 Busted Mouth, Chicago, Theater, grief, Good Grief, Basilo, Melissa DuPrey, Music, Rock n roll full false Ep 68 - Pretty Heavy - Aired 12.2.19 Back after a short hiatus, Baz is joined by Daniel Santrella and Tyler Ryssemus of pop outfit Pretty Heavy. Their new single is available on various streaming platforms. Go get it!

]]> Back after a short hiatus, Baz is joined by Daniel Santrella and Tyler Ryssemus of pop outfit Pretty Heavy. Their new single is available on various streaming platforms. Go get it!

]]> J.W. Basilo / Pretty Heavy Buzzsprout-2214455 Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 5173 Busted Mouth, Pretty Heavy, Chicago, Basilo, Que4, Rock and roll, Pop music, Mental Health, Daniel Santrella, Tyler Ryssemus 2 full false Ep 67 - Whitney Chitwood #3 - Aired 11.12.19 It's getting cold in Chicago. Busted Mouth Hall of Famer (very prestigious), Whitney Chitwood stops by the studio once again to talk comedy, Stephen King, and her #1 on iTunes comedy album. Bonus appearance by Tim Stafford.   

]]> It's getting cold in Chicago. Busted Mouth Hall of Famer (very prestigious), Whitney Chitwood stops by the studio once again to talk comedy, Stephen King, and her #1 on iTunes comedy album. Bonus appearance by Tim Stafford.   

]]> J.W. Basilo / Whitney Chitwood Buzzsprout-2054979 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600 5523 Basilo, comedy, Whitney Chitwood, Chicago, standup, Busted Mouth, Stephen King 2 full false Ep 66 - Davon Clark - Aired 11.04.19 Poet Davon Clark stops by and the guys have a great conversation about the history and current state of poetry slam, trying to balance art and life, and the struggle that comes with failing to adapt. This one gets deep, bro. If you're the type of listener who loves the episodes about "inside baseball" and big, stupid feelings, this one is your jam. 

Catch Basilo and Davon on stage together in Chicago on November 16, 2019, along with Buddy Wakefield and Whitney Chitwood. Tickets at  BustedMouth.com

]]> Poet Davon Clark stops by and the guys have a great conversation about the history and current state of poetry slam, trying to balance art and life, and the struggle that comes with failing to adapt. This one gets deep, bro. If you're the type of listener who loves the episodes about "inside baseball" and big, stupid feelings, this one is your jam. 

Catch Basilo and Davon on stage together in Chicago on November 16, 2019, along with Buddy Wakefield and Whitney Chitwood. Tickets at  BustedMouth.com

]]> J.W. Basilo / Davon Clark Buzzsprout-1995331 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600 6331 Busted Mouth, Davon Clark, poetry, poetry slam, Chicago, Basilo, feelings full false Ep 65 - Jeremy Owens - Aired 10.29.19 Halloween is upon us and Basilosaurus doesn't care. Jeremy Owens (You're Being Ridiculous) stops by for a fun conversation about storytelling, Taylor Swift, and embarrassing celebrity encounters. 

http://yourebeingridiculous.com/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buddy-wakefield-a-choir-of-honest-killers-tour-tickets-77561158513

]]> Halloween is upon us and Basilosaurus doesn't care. Jeremy Owens (You're Being Ridiculous) stops by for a fun conversation about storytelling, Taylor Swift, and embarrassing celebrity encounters. 

http://yourebeingridiculous.com/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buddy-wakefield-a-choir-of-honest-killers-tour-tickets-77561158513

]]> J.W. Basilo / Jeremy Owens Buzzsprout-1957270 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 5087 Jeremy Owens, storytelling, Chicago, literary, live literature, essays, Basilo, Busted Mouth, feelings full false Ep 64 - Mary Kate Ashe - Aired 10.21.19 Big details for the Busted Mouth Roadshow are announced. Mary Kate Ashe (co-director of "You Are Happy") stops by to talk theater, Deaf culture, and our struggles with letting go.  

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buddy-wakefield-a-choir-of-honest-killers-tour-tickets-77561158513

https://redtheater.org/2020

]]> Big details for the Busted Mouth Roadshow are announced. Mary Kate Ashe (co-director of "You Are Happy") stops by to talk theater, Deaf culture, and our struggles with letting go.  

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buddy-wakefield-a-choir-of-honest-killers-tour-tickets-77561158513

https://redtheater.org/2020

]]> J.W. Basilo / Mary Kate Ashe Buzzsprout-1914485 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 4739 Mary Kate Ashe, Red Theater, Deaf theater, accessibility, Chicago, Theater, TV, relationships, Basilo, Busted Mouth, Music, Rock n roll, full false Ep 63 - Janna Sobel - Aired 10.14.19 Storyteller, educator, actor and mega-human, Janna Sobel drops by the studio to talk art as healing, the importance of connection, and  Intuitive Treasure Hunting. 

Busted Mouth Road Show Returns November 16th with headliner Buddy Wakefield!

HereChicago.org
IntuitiveTreasureHunter.com

]]> Storyteller, educator, actor and mega-human, Janna Sobel drops by the studio to talk art as healing, the importance of connection, and  Intuitive Treasure Hunting. 

Busted Mouth Road Show Returns November 16th with headliner Buddy Wakefield!

HereChicago.org
IntuitiveTreasureHunter.com

]]> J.W. Basilo / Janna Sobel Buzzsprout-1881245 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:00:00 -0500 4245 Janna Sobel, storytelling, Chicago, literary, live literature, essays, Basilo, Busted Mouth, feelings full false Ep 62 - Nick Fox Hits The Road - Aired 9.30.19 The Summer of Fox draws to a close as Ol Foxy stops by to pay his final visit. Nick tells some of his best travel stories. Baz learns about boats and Judaism.

]]> The Summer of Fox draws to a close as Ol Foxy stops by to pay his final visit. Nick tells some of his best travel stories. Baz learns about boats and Judaism.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Nick Fox Buzzsprout-1798897 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 6742 Nick Fox, Chicago, Theater, TV, relationships, Basilo, Busted Mouth, Music, Rock n roll, travel, boats, Judaism full false Ep 61 - Reefer Madness 2: Son of Reefer Madness Basilo is back for the shocking conclusion of his medical cannabis journey. Plus, a history of the War on Drugs! It's edutainment time with your Uncle Baz, who swears he just has allergies.

]]> Basilo is back for the shocking conclusion of his medical cannabis journey. Plus, a history of the War on Drugs! It's edutainment time with your Uncle Baz, who swears he just has allergies.

]]> J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-1758949 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2888 Busted Mouth, Chicago, Basilo, Que4, Rock and roll, Art, Mental Health, cannabis, medical marijuana, feelings full false Ep 60 - Angela Davis Fegan - Aired 09.09.19 Reefer Madness begins as Basilo dives into part 1 of a cannabis love story. Artist & activist Angela Davis Fegan stops by to talk queering the state with Lavender Menace, working with David Byrne, and using her talents to stick it to the man.

]]> Reefer Madness begins as Basilo dives into part 1 of a cannabis love story. Artist & activist Angela Davis Fegan stops by to talk queering the state with Lavender Menace, working with David Byrne, and using her talents to stick it to the man.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Angela Davis Fegan Buzzsprout-1687270 Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500 6292 Busted Mouth, Angela Davis Fegan, Chicago, Basilo, Que4, Rock and roll, Art, Mental Health, queer, LGBTQIA, Lavender Menace, cannabis, medical marijuana full false Ep 59 - Matthew Pantelis of Non Exotic - Aired 8.26.19 J-Dub visits a Mega Church and immediately turns to Satan. Matthew Pantelis stops by the studio to talk metal, Chicago music scene, and mental health. 

]]> J-Dub visits a Mega Church and immediately turns to Satan. Matthew Pantelis stops by the studio to talk metal, Chicago music scene, and mental health. 

]]> J.W. Basilo / Matthew Pantelis Buzzsprout-1607191 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500 4590 Busted Mouth, Non Exotic, Chicago, Basilo, Que4, Rock and roll, Metal, Mental Health full false Ep 58 - Mike Polino - Aired 8.20.19 Two old friends from the High Hat Club swap war stories, break each other's balls, and talk healing and growth. 

]]> Two old friends from the High Hat Club swap war stories, break each other's balls, and talk healing and growth. 

]]> J.W. Basilo / Mike Polino Buzzsprout-1579684 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500 5703 Busted Mouth, Polino, Basilo, bars, bar culture, Chicago, Malort full false Ep 57 - Joel Chmara - Aired 8.5.19 Essay on the "Generation Self Esteem."  Joel Chmara (joelpoetry.com) stops by the studio to talk the rigors of the road, childhood failure, and fatherhood.

]]> Essay on the "Generation Self Esteem."  Joel Chmara (joelpoetry.com) stops by the studio to talk the rigors of the road, childhood failure, and fatherhood.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Joel Chmara Buzzsprout-1512118 Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500 5335 Busted Mouth, Joel Chmara, poetry, youth, nerds, self esteem, Rock and roll, music, Busted Mouth, Self help, self helpless full false Ep 56 - Aaron Sawyer of Redline VR - Aired 7.29.19 The VR revolution is upon us. Aaron Sawyer (Artistic Director) stops by to talk about virtual reality, its relation to theater, and how it impacts entertainment in the future.

]]> The VR revolution is upon us. Aaron Sawyer (Artistic Director) stops by to talk about virtual reality, its relation to theater, and how it impacts entertainment in the future.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Aaron Sawyer Buzzsprout-1480240 Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 5277 Busted Mouth, Redline VR, Aaron Sawyer, Chicago, theater, VR, virtual reality full false Ep 55 - Megan Stielstra - Aired 7.22.19 Basilo illuminates 5 Things you can do to get into soccer if you don’t know where to start. Author Megan Stielstra stops by to talk evolution of language, the Chicago literary scene, and having sex in independent bookstores.

Megan Stielstra is the author of three collections: The Wrong Way To Save Your Life, Once I Was Cool, and Everyone Remain Calm. Her work appears in the Best American Essays, New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Believer, Longreads, Tin House, Guernica, Catapult, Buzzfeed Reader, The Rumpus, and elsewhere. A longtime company member with 2nd Story, she has told stories for National Public Radio, Radio National Australia, Museum of Contemporary Art, Goodman Theatre, and regularly with The Paper Machete live news magazine at The Green Mill. She teaches creative nonfiction at Northwestern University.

]]> Basilo illuminates 5 Things you can do to get into soccer if you don’t know where to start. Author Megan Stielstra stops by to talk evolution of language, the Chicago literary scene, and having sex in independent bookstores.

Megan Stielstra is the author of three collections: The Wrong Way To Save Your Life, Once I Was Cool, and Everyone Remain Calm. Her work appears in the Best American Essays, New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Believer, Longreads, Tin House, Guernica, Catapult, Buzzfeed Reader, The Rumpus, and elsewhere. A longtime company member with 2nd Story, she has told stories for National Public Radio, Radio National Australia, Museum of Contemporary Art, Goodman Theatre, and regularly with The Paper Machete live news magazine at The Green Mill. She teaches creative nonfiction at Northwestern University.

]]> J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-1448149 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 6465 Chicago, literary, live literature, essays, Basilo, Busted Mouth, Megan Stielstra full false Ep 54 - The Alibis - Aired 7.15.2019 Basilo gets a new job. Acoustic rock duo The Alibis (Daniel Robbins & Eric Quigley) drop by the studio to play a couple tunes, talk Chicago music and the benefits of songwriting in tandem.

]]> Basilo gets a new job. Acoustic rock duo The Alibis (Daniel Robbins & Eric Quigley) drop by the studio to play a couple tunes, talk Chicago music and the benefits of songwriting in tandem.

]]> J.W. Basilo / The Alibis Buzzsprout-1418146 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 5297 Busted Mouth, The Alibis, music, Chicago, Basilo, songwriter, acoustic full false Ep 53 - Tim Stafford & Nick Fox - Aired 7.8.19 Just a bunch of old friends talking rock n roll, soccer, and corporate influence on live music venues. Tim Stafford drops by to talk about his new punk rock anthology.

]]> Just a bunch of old friends talking rock n roll, soccer, and corporate influence on live music venues. Tim Stafford drops by to talk about his new punk rock anthology.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Tim Stafford / Nick Fox Buzzsprout-1385743 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500 6576 Punk rock, Tim Stafford, Chicago, Theater, TV, relationships, Basilo, Busted Mouth, Music, Rock n roll full false Ep 52 - Bill Larkin - Aired 6.24.19 Ol Bazillions shares a story of being spurned by a famous musician. Bill Larkin (musician, comedian, Gay Balding Asthmatic) stops by to talk songwriting, genre-bending, and tries in futility to defend "September," scientifically proven to be the worst song ever.

]]> Ol Bazillions shares a story of being spurned by a famous musician. Bill Larkin (musician, comedian, Gay Balding Asthmatic) stops by to talk songwriting, genre-bending, and tries in futility to defend "September," scientifically proven to be the worst song ever.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Bill Larkin Buzzsprout-1324855 Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 5684 Basilo, comedy, Bill Larkin, Chicago, standup, Busted Mouth, piano, Pride, songwriter full false Ep 51 - Leah Munsey - Aired 6.17.19 Baz dives into the 2020 Presidential race. Leah Munsey (Paper Machete) stops by the studio to talk responsibility in the age of "cancelled culture," MMA, and The Paper Machete Blowout on July 14th. https://sleeping-village.com/calendar/paper-machete-blowout/

]]> Baz dives into the 2020 Presidential race. Leah Munsey (Paper Machete) stops by the studio to talk responsibility in the age of "cancelled culture," MMA, and The Paper Machete Blowout on July 14th. https://sleeping-village.com/calendar/paper-machete-blowout/

]]> J.W. Basilo / Leah Munsey Buzzsprout-1291738 Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 4589 Busted Mouth, Leah Munsey, MMA, Paper Machete, live production, Chicago, Basilo, Que4, Rock and roll full false Ep 50 - Sonal Aggarwal - Aired 6.10.19 Baz gives grown man lessons. Sonal Aggarwal (comedian/musician) stops by to talk comedy, MIA, and embracing the world as a traveler. This one gets a little silly. Enjoy

]]> Baz gives grown man lessons. Sonal Aggarwal (comedian/musician) stops by to talk comedy, MIA, and embracing the world as a traveler. This one gets a little silly. Enjoy

]]> J.W. Basilo / Sonal Aggarwal Buzzsprout-1265225 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 5034 Basilo, comedy, Sonal Aggarwal, Chicago, standup, Busted Mouth, yoga, travel full false Ep 49 - Nick Fox - Aired 6.3.19 Baz braves the general public on a weekend. Nick Fox stops by to talk writing, living outside the American ideal, and his favorite records. 

]]> Baz braves the general public on a weekend. Nick Fox stops by to talk writing, living outside the American ideal, and his favorite records. 

]]> J.W. Basilo / Nick Fox Buzzsprout-1237913 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 5490 Nick Fox, poetry, rock n roll, music, Chicago, Busted Mouth, Basilo, capitalism full false Ep 48 - Bassel Almadani - Aired 5.20.19 Baz watches a WWE pay per view for the first time. Bassel Almadani (Bassel & the Supernaturals, The Other Baz) sits down to talk music, Islam, and finding a work/life balance as a working artist. 

]]> Baz watches a WWE pay per view for the first time. Bassel Almadani (Bassel & the Supernaturals, The Other Baz) sits down to talk music, Islam, and finding a work/life balance as a working artist. 

]]> J.W. Basilo / Bassel Almadani Buzzsprout-1169963 Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500 5775 Busted Mouth, Bassel Almadani, music, Chicago, Basilo, songwriter, theater, WWE, Money in the Bank, Game of Thrones 2 full false Ep 47 - Dana Black - Aired 5.13.19 Actor Dana Black stops by to talk about theater, relationships, and her new play, "The Undeniable Sound of Right Now," playing at the Raven Theatre. Baz rails against DIY musicians in the age of Instagram. In true Busted Mouth fashion, this one is both hella deep and hella silly. Dig it.

]]> Actor Dana Black stops by to talk about theater, relationships, and her new play, "The Undeniable Sound of Right Now," playing at the Raven Theatre. Baz rails against DIY musicians in the age of Instagram. In true Busted Mouth fashion, this one is both hella deep and hella silly. Dig it.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Dana Black Buzzsprout-1131674 Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500 5206 Dana Black, Chicago, Theater, TV, relationships, Instagram, Basilo, Busted Mouth, Music, Rock n roll 2 12 full false Ep 46 - David Keller & Nick Fox - Aired 4.29.19 Baz has a birthday. Nick Fox rides shotgun and does his best Ed McMahon. David Keller (Origin of Animal) stops by the studio. This is one's a music nerd deep dive, friends. Just nerd bros doing nerd bro stuff, bro.

]]> Baz has a birthday. Nick Fox rides shotgun and does his best Ed McMahon. David Keller (Origin of Animal) stops by the studio. This is one's a music nerd deep dive, friends. Just nerd bros doing nerd bro stuff, bro.

]]> J.W. Basilo / David Keller Buzzsprout-1070564 Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500 5426 Busted Mouth, music, Chicago, Basilo, songwriter, Jazz, 1995, musician, David Keller, Nick Fox 2 12 full false Ep 45 - Bethany Thomas - Aired 4.15.19 It's our One Year Anniversary and the badass known as Bethany Thomas (singer, songwriter, actor, general badass) is just the guest for such an auspicious occasion.

]]> It's our One Year Anniversary and the badass known as Bethany Thomas (singer, songwriter, actor, general badass) is just the guest for such an auspicious occasion.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Bethany Thomas Buzzsprout-1042899 Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500 5457 Busted Mouth, Bethany Thomas, John Langford, Four Lost Souls, music, Chicago, Basilo, songwriter, theater 2 12 full false Ep 44 - Diana Lawrence - Aired 4.8.19 Baz has updates on the crazy pills and 90/90 workout challenge. Musician Diana Lawrence (http://dianalawrence.com/)  drops by the studio to talk songwriting, nicknames, and navigating the Chicago music scene.

]]> Baz has updates on the crazy pills and 90/90 workout challenge. Musician Diana Lawrence (http://dianalawrence.com/)  drops by the studio to talk songwriting, nicknames, and navigating the Chicago music scene.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Diana Lawrence Buzzsprout-1032468 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500 4379 Busted Mouth, Diana Lawrence, music, Chicago, Basilo, songwriter 2 11 full true Ep 43 - Teagan Walsh-Davis - Aired 04.01.19 The 90/90 challenge is underway and Baz is already behind. All-time homie Teagan Walsh-Davis stops by to talk Rock n Roll accountability, theater, and general tomfoolery. 

]]> The 90/90 challenge is underway and Baz is already behind. All-time homie Teagan Walsh-Davis stops by to talk Rock n Roll accountability, theater, and general tomfoolery. 

]]> J.W. Basilo / Teagan Walsh-Davis Buzzsprout-1021364 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500 4443 Chicago, theate,r Shakespeare, punk rock, Teagan Walsh-Davis, Basilo, rock and roll 2 11 full false Ep 42 - Derrick C. Brown - Aired 3.25.19 Baz envisions a future in which he is mental health superhero. Write Bloody founder and poetry rock star, Derrick C Brown (brownpoetry.com) stops by and the boys talk publishing, making it, and toy pianos.

]]> Baz envisions a future in which he is mental health superhero. Write Bloody founder and poetry rock star, Derrick C Brown (brownpoetry.com) stops by and the boys talk publishing, making it, and toy pianos.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Derrick C Brown Buzzsprout-1011501 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500 4280 Derrick Brown, poetry, rock n roll, music, Chicago, Busted Mouth, Write Bloody, Basilo 2 10 full false Ep 41 - David Carter - Aired 3.18.19 Basilo wades into the swamp of separating the art from the artist. The very funny David Carter (@davidcartercomedy) stops by to talk standup, high school reunions, and the joys of joint dog ownership.

]]> Basilo wades into the swamp of separating the art from the artist. The very funny David Carter (@davidcartercomedy) stops by to talk standup, high school reunions, and the joys of joint dog ownership.

]]> J.W. Basilo / David Carter Buzzsprout-1001621 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500 4581 Basilo, comedy, David Carter, Chicago, standup, Busted Mouth 2 10 full false Ep 40 - Whitney LaMora Currier Baz powers through a rough brain day and the super impressive Whitney joins us in studio to discuss DIY arts spaces, personal accountability, and dating pop-punk boys. 

]]> Baz powers through a rough brain day and the super impressive Whitney joins us in studio to discuss DIY arts spaces, personal accountability, and dating pop-punk boys. 

]]> J.W. Basilo / Whitney Lamora Currier Buzzsprout-983064 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600 4797 Chicago, DIY, arts, pop punk, Busted Mouth, Whitney, Currier 2 7 full false Ep 39 - The Back Room Shakespeare Project - Aired 2.18.19 Samuel Taylor and Amanda Drinkall drop by to talk about making Shakespeare accessible to everyone, punk rock, and the finer points of red vs green chile.

https://www.backroomshakespeare.com/

]]> Samuel Taylor and Amanda Drinkall drop by to talk about making Shakespeare accessible to everyone, punk rock, and the finer points of red vs green chile.

https://www.backroomshakespeare.com/

]]> J.W. Basilo / Backroom Shakespeare Buzzsprout-964639 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600 4005 Chicago, theatre, Shakespeare, punk rock, backroom, Basilo, Samuel Taylor, Amanda Drinkall 2 6 full false Ep 38 - Shannon Matesky - Aired 2.12.2019 Shannon Matesky (actor, writer, director, bawse) drops by the studio to talk multi-hyphenates, chasing the dream, and her INCREDIBLE true story of searching for her biological family after being raised in the foster system. 

]]> Shannon Matesky (actor, writer, director, bawse) drops by the studio to talk multi-hyphenates, chasing the dream, and her INCREDIBLE true story of searching for her biological family after being raised in the foster system. 

]]> J.W. Basilo / Shannin Matesky Buzzsprout-954458 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600 4472 Chicago, acting, SAG, Busted Mouth, Matesky, adoption, queer, arts, film 2 5 full false Ep 37 - Malic White - Aired 2.04.19 My new friend Malic drops by the studio today to talk comedy, gender identity, and their time working with The Neo Futurists.

]]> My new friend Malic drops by the studio today to talk comedy, gender identity, and their time working with The Neo Futurists.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Malic White Buzzsprout-945593 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600 4416 Busted Mouth, Chicago, Malic White, Theater, comedy, standup comedy, Neo Futurists 2 5 full false Ep 36 - Mike Maimone #2 Chicago gets Vortex'd, Baz quits the gym he quit years ago, Mike Maimone stops by to talk music and play a few tunes. Check out MikeMaiome.com for ticket links, audio, and fresh visuals.

]]> Chicago gets Vortex'd, Baz quits the gym he quit years ago, Mike Maimone stops by to talk music and play a few tunes. Check out MikeMaiome.com for ticket links, audio, and fresh visuals.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Mike Maimone Buzzsprout-937492 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600 4294 Mike Maimone, Music, Basilo, Busted Mouth, Chicago, rock and roll, gym 2 3 full true Ep 35 - JC Brooks - Aired 1.21.19 Dope AF Singer-songwriter JC BROOKS stops by to talk queer identity, the struggles of touring, and the life of a working musician.

]]> Dope AF Singer-songwriter JC BROOKS stops by to talk queer identity, the struggles of touring, and the life of a working musician.

]]> J.W. Basilo / J.C. Brooks Buzzsprout-929687 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600 6143 JC Brooks, music, Chicago, Basilo, Busted Mouth, Uptown Sound, songwriter 2 2 full false Ep 34 - Brenda Scott Wlazlo - Aired 1.14.2019 Your boy is feeling old today. Actor, Voiceover artist, and old friend Brenda Scott Wlazlo (bswvoice.com) stops by to talk voiceover, social media, and getting locked in a bathroom in Italy. Equal parts deep and silly, this one. Let's do it. 

]]> Your boy is feeling old today. Actor, Voiceover artist, and old friend Brenda Scott Wlazlo (bswvoice.com) stops by to talk voiceover, social media, and getting locked in a bathroom in Italy. Equal parts deep and silly, this one. Let's do it. 

]]> J.W. Basilo / Brenda Scott Wlazlo Buzzsprout-923010 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600 6855 Chicago, aging, acting, theater, voiceover, Brenda Scott Wlazlo, Basilo, Busted Mouth 2 1 full false Ep 33 - Katie Kadan - Aired 12.31.18 Kicking off the new year and the new season with some wise crackery, a few resolutions, and a visit from the wonderful Katie Kadan.

]]> Kicking off the new year and the new season with some wise crackery, a few resolutions, and a visit from the wonderful Katie Kadan.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Katie Kadan Buzzsprout-906533 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0600 5527 Chicago, music, Katie Kadan, new year, Busted Mouth, singer, songwriter 2 1 full false Ep 32 - The 2018 Christmas Unspectacular! It's the most wonderful time of the year. Baz drops in to share some of the season's most tolerable songs and BONUS live recording of the Xmas essay at The Hideout. SHOTS! Warning: This episode has naughty language and not nice words about Christmas and the church.

]]> It's the most wonderful time of the year. Baz drops in to share some of the season's most tolerable songs and BONUS live recording of the Xmas essay at The Hideout. SHOTS! Warning: This episode has naughty language and not nice words about Christmas and the church.

]]> J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-898995 Sun, 23 Dec 2018 17:00:00 -0600 2027 Busted Mouth, Chicago, Christmas, Theater, comedy, standup, war on Christmas 1 32 full true Ep 31 - Whitney Chitwood Returns! - Aired 12.17.18 Whitney Chitwood returns to talk standup, her new album, and navigating relationships through it all.

]]> Whitney Chitwood returns to talk standup, her new album, and navigating relationships through it all.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Whitney Chitwood Buzzsprout-895513 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:00:00 -0600 5976 Basilo, comedy, Whitney Chitwood, Chicago, standup 1 31 full false Ep 30 - Kevin D'Ambrosio - Aired 12.10.18 Kevin D'Ambrosio stops by and the boys get into talks of purpose, meditation, and teaching in the prison system. This one gets hella deep, bro.

]]> Kevin D'Ambrosio stops by and the boys get into talks of purpose, meditation, and teaching in the prison system. This one gets hella deep, bro.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Kevin D'Ambrosio Buzzsprout-886698 Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600 4380 Chicago, theater, Kevin D'Ambrosio, Meditation, mindfullness, cognitive behavioral therapy, rock and roll, Busted Mouth, Basilo, acting, An Oak Tree 1 30 full false Ep 29 - Amanda Drinkall - Aired 12.3.18 Baz rants about imperialism comeuppance via flurry of arrows, and equity actor Amanda Drinkall stops by to talk about love, family, and acting.     

]]> Baz rants about imperialism comeuppance via flurry of arrows, and equity actor Amanda Drinkall stops by to talk about love, family, and acting.     

]]> J.W. Basilo / Amanda Drinkall Buzzsprout-880987 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -0600 4845 Busted Mouth, Chicago, Amanda Drinkall, Theater, immigration, flurry of arrows 1 29 full false Ep 28 - Alejandro Tey - Aired 11.20.18 Baz dissects Post Malone and the importance of staying in your lane. Actor Alejandro Tey  stops by for a great talk about theater, comic books, role playing games, and his affinity for sad bastard music.

]]> Baz dissects Post Malone and the importance of staying in your lane. Actor Alejandro Tey  stops by for a great talk about theater, comic books, role playing games, and his affinity for sad bastard music.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Alejandro Tey Buzzsprout-866525 Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0600 6213 Busted Mouth, Chicago, Alejandro Tey, Theater, RPGs, table top, pro wrestling, Mountain Goats, comic books, stage combat 1 28 full false Ep 27 - Nathan Graham - Aired 11.12.18 Guitarist and songwriter Nathan Graham (@nathangrahammusic) joins us in the studio to play a couple songs, and talk about the life of a touring musician, his experience on The Voice, and finding his voice as a songwriter. No bits, just a great conversation. Dig it.

]]> Guitarist and songwriter Nathan Graham (@nathangrahammusic) joins us in the studio to play a couple songs, and talk about the life of a touring musician, his experience on The Voice, and finding his voice as a songwriter. No bits, just a great conversation. Dig it.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Nathan Graham Buzzsprout-860131 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0600 6473 Nathan Graham, Music, Basilo, Busted Mouth, Chicago, rock and roll, guitarist, songwriter 1 27 full false Ep 26 - Jeremy Aluma - Aired 11.05.18 Jeremy Aluma (Director, An Oak Tree) stops by to talk his latest projects, process, and the importance of identity in theater.

An Oak Tree runs until Dec 9. RedTheater.org for tickets and info.

]]> Jeremy Aluma (Director, An Oak Tree) stops by to talk his latest projects, process, and the importance of identity in theater.

An Oak Tree runs until Dec 9. RedTheater.org for tickets and info.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Jeremy Aluma Buzzsprout-853464 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0600 3399 Chicago, theater, Jeremy Aluma, rock and roll, Busted Mouth, Basilo, acting, An Oak Tree 1 26 full false Ep 25 - Daniel Robbins - Aired 10.29.18 Sober October is nearly over and Baz is at peak insufferable. Daniel Robbins (musician, songwriter) joins us in studio to talk music and play a few songs of his upcoming album, "Abroad."

]]> Sober October is nearly over and Baz is at peak insufferable. Daniel Robbins (musician, songwriter) joins us in studio to talk music and play a few songs of his upcoming album, "Abroad."

]]> J.W. Basilo / Daniel Robbins Buzzsprout-846890 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4381 Chicago, music, Daniel Robbins, rock and roll, Busted Mouth, Basilo, Sober October, brunch 1 25 full false Ep 24 - Aaron Sawyer - Aired 10.15.18 Baz is going through changes, talks trash about Rupi Kaur, and cries while watching The Voice. Aaron Sawyer (Artistic Director, Red Theater)  stops by to talk building a theater company,  performance theory, and his new venture in VR.

]]> Baz is going through changes, talks trash about Rupi Kaur, and cries while watching The Voice. Aaron Sawyer (Artistic Director, Red Theater)  stops by to talk building a theater company,  performance theory, and his new venture in VR.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Aaron Sawyer Buzzsprout-832950 Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4567 Busted Mouth, Chicago, Aaron Sawyer, Theater, Red Theatre 1 24 full false Ep 23 - Erin Diamond - Aired 10.08.2018 Ol' Crotchety sees and show and complains about the sound guy. Erin Diamond (Creator, Christmas: by Melania) stops by to talk dating, her love of Australian pop, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and going all the way gay.

]]> Ol' Crotchety sees and show and complains about the sound guy. Erin Diamond (Creator, Christmas: by Melania) stops by to talk dating, her love of Australian pop, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and going all the way gay.

]]> J.W. Basilo / Erin Diamond Buzzsprout-826212 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4045 Erin Diamond, Chicago, theater, Paper Machete, rock and roll, Busted Mouth, Basilo, Melania Trump, gay 1 23 full false Ep 21 - Leah Munsey - Aired 9.17.18 J.W. Basilo / Leah Munsey Buzzsprout-807114 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500 5343 Chicago, theater, Paper Machete, rock and roll, Busted Mouth, Basilo, Leah Munsey, MMA, kickboxing, muay Thai 1 21 full false Ep 20 - Gage Wallace - Airdate 9.10.18 J.W. Basilo / Gage Wallace Buzzsprout-800298 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4770 Chicago, theater, Gage Wallace, rock and roll, Busted Mouth, Basilo, acting 1 20 full false Ep 19 - Tim Stafford - Airdate 9.3.18 J.W. Basilo / Tim Stafford Buzzsprout-794073 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500 6247 Chicago, punk rock, Tim Stafford, 90 workouts, MMA, rock and roll, Germany, Busted Mouth, Basilo 1 19 full false Ep 18 - Brooklyn Britches - Airdate 8.27.18 J.W. Basilo / Brooklyn Britches Buzzsprout-787269 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 5167 Busted Mouth, Brooklyn Britches, burlesque, music, que 4 radio, Chicago, musician, comedy, Basilo 1 18 full false Ep 17 - Scott Whitehair - Airdate 8.20.18 J.W. Basilo / Scott Whitehair Buzzsprout-782336 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4357 Basilo, storytelling, Busted Mouth, Chicago, Comedy, standup, Scott Whitehair 1 17 full false Ep 16 - Mike Maimone - Airdate 8.13.18 J.W. Basilo / Mike Maimone Buzzsprout-776517 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4522 Mike Maimone, Music, Basilo, Busted Mouth, Chicago, rock and roll 1 16 full false Ep 15 - MATT DAMON Improv - Airdate 7.30.18 J.W. Basilo / Matt Damon Improv Buzzsprout-763745 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4319 Matt Damon, Improv, Basilo, Busted Mouth, Comedy, Chicago 1 15 full false Ep 14 - Bill Bullock - Airdate 7.23.18 J.W. Basilo / Bill Bullock Buzzsprout-758325 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4508 Basilo, storytelling, Busted Mouth, Chicago, Dear Diary, Comedy, standup, Bill Bullock 1 14 full false Ep 13 - TJ Medel - Airdate 7.16.2018 J.W. Basilo / TJ Medel Buzzsprout-752565 Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4686 Basilo, storytelling, Busted Mouth, Chicago, Storytime, Preach, Comedy, improv, poetry 1 13 full false Ep 12 - Storytime with Uncle Baz (Uncensored) J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-748173 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4920 Basilo, storytelling, Busted Mouth, Chicago, Storytime, AMA, Comedy 1 12 full true Ep 11 - John Leadley - Airdate 7.2.18 J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-743805 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4345 service industry, Leadley, bartender, Basilo, Chicago, Busted Mouth 1 11 full false Ep 10 - Hot Tawdry - Airdate 6.25.18 J.W. Basilo / Hot Tawdry Buzzsprout-736187 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4500 Basilo, Chicago, comedy, Burlesque, theater, Busted Mouth, Hot Tawdry 1 10 full false Ep 9 - Whitney Chitwood - Airdate 6.18.18 J.W. Basilo / Whitney Chitwood Buzzsprout-730939 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 5667 Basilo, Chicago, comedy, Whitney Chitwood, World Cup, Stormy Daniels, Busred Mouth 1 9 full false Ep 8 - Life Partner - Airdate 6.11.18 J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-725453 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 5023 1 8 full false Ep 7 - Mickey O'Sullivan - Airdate 6.4.18 J.W. Basilo / Mickey O'Sullivan Buzzsprout-719425 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4657 Basilo, Mickey O'Sullivan, Chicago, theater, acting, Showtime, The Chi 1 7 full false Ep 6 - Ian Belknap - Airdate 5.21.18 J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-709885 Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4455 Basilo, Ian Belknap, Chicago, comedy, Write Club, Live Lit, Tinder, Bazsquatch 1 6 full false Ep 5 - Rae McDaniel - Airdate: 5.14.18 Basilo laments his disgusting body. Sexologist and founder of Practical Audacity, Rae McDaniel, stops by to talk queer bizness and Christian puppet shows. www.practicalaudacity.com/

]]> Basilo laments his disgusting body. Sexologist and founder of Practical Audacity, Rae McDaniel, stops by to talk queer bizness and Christian puppet shows. www.practicalaudacity.com/

]]> J.W. Basilo / Rae McDaniel Buzzsprout-703399 Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4437 Busted Mouth, rock and roll, Basilo, sexologist, Rae McDaniel, Practical Audacity, Chicago, queer 1 5 full true Ep 4 - Samantha Irby - Airdate 5.7.2018 J.W. Basilo / Samantha Irby Buzzsprout-698814 Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4362 Samantha Irby, nerds, depression, Chicago, Radio, Rock N Roll, Que4, Basilo, Busted Mouth, Comedy 1 4 full false Ep 3 - Meredith K - Air date 4.30.18 Basilo gets super real and comically dark about his mental health. Comedian Meredith K. (Chicago Underground Comedy) stops by to giggle and talk about her favorite records.

]]> Basilo gets super real and comically dark about his mental health. Comedian Meredith K. (Chicago Underground Comedy) stops by to giggle and talk about her favorite records.

]]> J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-693185 Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4671 mental health, Chicago, Basilo, Meredith Katchel, comedy 1 3 full false Ep 2 - Josh Zagoren & Chad The Bird - Air date 4.23.18 J.W. Basilo/Josh Zagoren Buzzsprout-688488 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4872 Josh Zagoren, Chad The Bird, Chicago, Radio, Rock N Roll, Que4, Basilo, Busted Mouth, Comedy 1 2 full false Ep 1 - Jonah Jurkens - Airdate 4.16.18 J.W. Basilo / Jonah Jurkens Buzzsprout-685181 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 4495 J.W. Basilo, Jonah Jurkens, comedy, music, stand up, interview, Chicago 1 1 full false Busted Mouth Promo Trailer J.W. Basilo Buzzsprout-677097 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 45 trailer, chicago, music, independent, comedy full false