Hey Smiling Strange Wed, 20 May 2026 00:05:13 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2573404 en-us © 2026 Hey Smiling Strange yes e757d454-c38f-5956-9729-f8a4cf72dd59 Kyle Rosse episodic false A podcast about DIY scenes, independent music, and the best uncslop available. Featuring Kyle Rosse, aka Smiling Strange and Isabel Zacharias of the band Babytooth. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Kyle Rosse https://storage.buzzsprout.com/jk1bgb1rcs4n7amvzw3fl7jgzjfa?.jpg Hey Smiling Strange Hudson Freeman talks Short Form Videos, Political Philosophy and Internet Trolls Hudson Freeman talks Short Form Videos, Political Philosophy and Internet Trolls Hudson Freeman (@thehuddog on instagram) joins Kyle to chat about his life after the success of his viral song If You Know Me. We talk about the world of short form content creation, dealing with the backlash of Geese Bot Allegations, and the philosophy of Teddy Adorno.

]]> Hudson Freeman (@thehuddog on instagram) joins Kyle to chat about his life after the success of his viral song If You Know Me. We talk about the world of short form content creation, dealing with the backlash of Geese Bot Allegations, and the philosophy of Teddy Adorno.

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-19206997 Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 -0700 4907 1 18 full false Uncslop Ep. 1: Chanch talks about Pete and Pete, Conspiracy Theories and China Uncslop Ep. 1: Chanch talks about Pete and Pete, Conspiracy Theories and China So new thing for the Podcast. The regular Hey Smiling Strange interview podcasts will be up on Wednesdays from now on, but I'm adding a second podcast during the week. Early access will be on Youtube as a video podcast, then monday as the audio version.

These podcast will be a bit more experimental until I find a format that works for them. I like trying things out, and for this one I just went on a walk and talked to my brother, Evan (@perchanches on Twitter). So here it is, Uncslop ep. 1!

Kyle (Smiling Strange) and Evan (Chanch, brother) talk about Pete and Pete, a deep dive into the fascinating world of conspiracy theories and the evolving perception of China in global politics! In this episode of the Hey Smiling Strange podcast, we explore how the internet has transformed our understanding of China, the impact of COVID-19 on global perspectives, and the importance of infrastructure in shaping societies.

]]> So new thing for the Podcast. The regular Hey Smiling Strange interview podcasts will be up on Wednesdays from now on, but I'm adding a second podcast during the week. Early access will be on Youtube as a video podcast, then monday as the audio version.

These podcast will be a bit more experimental until I find a format that works for them. I like trying things out, and for this one I just went on a walk and talked to my brother, Evan (@perchanches on Twitter). So here it is, Uncslop ep. 1!

Kyle (Smiling Strange) and Evan (Chanch, brother) talk about Pete and Pete, a deep dive into the fascinating world of conspiracy theories and the evolving perception of China in global politics! In this episode of the Hey Smiling Strange podcast, we explore how the internet has transformed our understanding of China, the impact of COVID-19 on global perspectives, and the importance of infrastructure in shaping societies.

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-19197076 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 -0700 4182 1 17 full false Kenny Boothby of Little Kid Kenny Boothby of Little Kid Did you guys know my most listened to song on Spotify, all time, is Bastard by Little Kid? I've been looking forward to this conversation for a long time, Little Kid has been one of my favorite bands for a while now but remain mostly unknown. Please go check out any of their albums, my favorite is probably Flowers which has been on rotation for years in my house.


Kenny talks about the the Toronto music scene, creating diy and lofi music, and his relationship to Christianity changing over the years. 

]]> Did you guys know my most listened to song on Spotify, all time, is Bastard by Little Kid? I've been looking forward to this conversation for a long time, Little Kid has been one of my favorite bands for a while now but remain mostly unknown. Please go check out any of their albums, my favorite is probably Flowers which has been on rotation for years in my house.


Kenny talks about the the Toronto music scene, creating diy and lofi music, and his relationship to Christianity changing over the years. 

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-19174918 Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:00 -0700 3895 music, interview, indie, indie music, indie rock, lofi 1 16 full false Freakscene.diy with Corbin and Neek Freakscene.diy with Corbin and Neek I'm joined by Corbin (https://www.instagram.com/corbincorbin/) and Neek (https://www.instagram.com/neek4freak/) from Freakscene.diy. We talk about the old internet, the new internet, and how the DIY ethos lives on in the spaces carved out online. 

Freakscene.diy is an old school internet forum where you can follow your local music scene, find bands, shows, and talk whatever on a site that isn't going to turn your information into a product. A true community online in a world of dead internet and AI bots. 

]]> I'm joined by Corbin (https://www.instagram.com/corbincorbin/) and Neek (https://www.instagram.com/neek4freak/) from Freakscene.diy. We talk about the old internet, the new internet, and how the DIY ethos lives on in the spaces carved out online. 

Freakscene.diy is an old school internet forum where you can follow your local music scene, find bands, shows, and talk whatever on a site that isn't going to turn your information into a product. A true community online in a world of dead internet and AI bots. 

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-19138932 Wed, 06 May 2026 21:00:00 -0700 4095 1 15 full false Devin McKnight of Maneka Devin McKnight of Maneka On this episode I start a series working with Topshelf Records, who hooked me up with Devin McKnight (Speedy Ortiz, Grass is Green, and Philadelphia Collins) about his band Maneka. 

We talk about growing up in the suburbs, transitioning from high school sports into playing music, and how do you convince your parents that a career in music is actually possible. 

]]> On this episode I start a series working with Topshelf Records, who hooked me up with Devin McKnight (Speedy Ortiz, Grass is Green, and Philadelphia Collins) about his band Maneka. 

We talk about growing up in the suburbs, transitioning from high school sports into playing music, and how do you convince your parents that a career in music is actually possible. 

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-19063533 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0700 4108 1 14 full false Nonbinary Girlfriend talks about Unironically Trying Nonbinary Girlfriend talks about Unironically Trying James Binkowski from Non Binary Girl Friend comes on the pod to talk about enthusiasm, taking yourself and your art seriously, moving to PDX, and playing music to have fun with the audience. 

]]> James Binkowski from Non Binary Girl Friend comes on the pod to talk about enthusiasm, taking yourself and your art seriously, moving to PDX, and playing music to have fun with the audience. 

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-19018830 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0700 4092 1 13 full false Ep 12 Jessica Boudreaux and Devon Shirley from Summer Cannibals Ep 12 Jessica Boudreaux and Devon Shirley from Summer Cannibals Jessica Boudreaux and Devon Shirley from Summer Cannibals come on the podcast to talk about the band's upcoming anniversary shows, the changing Portland Music Scene, and Bay Area Psych Rock. 

]]> Jessica Boudreaux and Devon Shirley from Summer Cannibals come on the podcast to talk about the band's upcoming anniversary shows, the changing Portland Music Scene, and Bay Area Psych Rock. 

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-18976914 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0700 4070 1 12 full false EP 11 Spencer Hoffman On the Differences Between LA and PDX Music Scenes EP 11 Spencer Hoffman On the Differences Between LA and PDX Music Scenes Isabel and Kyle talk with longtime friend Spencer Hoffman about his new album Cherry Picker, writing through different stages of your life, and the differences between the LA music Scene and Portland. 

]]> Isabel and Kyle talk with longtime friend Spencer Hoffman about his new album Cherry Picker, writing through different stages of your life, and the differences between the LA music Scene and Portland. 

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-18939593 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0700 4268 1 11 full false EP 10 Sean Jordan talks Standup Comedy and Skater Music EP 10 Sean Jordan talks Standup Comedy and Skater Music So at Famous Portland Bar Barlow, I asked friends if they knew any comedians that would want to be on the podcast and they threw out Sean Jordan as like a "Could you imagine?" type guy. 


Well, anyway, Sean comes on to the podcast to talk about his history getting into standup comedy, moving to Portland, his dream to be a professional skateboarder, and skater music. 


Catch him playing shows in Portland, as the host of Nice to Be Nice, or cohosting All Fantasy Everything and go watch his special Girl Dad. 

]]> So at Famous Portland Bar Barlow, I asked friends if they knew any comedians that would want to be on the podcast and they threw out Sean Jordan as like a "Could you imagine?" type guy. 


Well, anyway, Sean comes on to the podcast to talk about his history getting into standup comedy, moving to Portland, his dream to be a professional skateboarder, and skater music. 


Catch him playing shows in Portland, as the host of Nice to Be Nice, or cohosting All Fantasy Everything and go watch his special Girl Dad. 

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-18874900 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0700 4256 1 10 full false EP 9 Alien Boy's Sonia Weber Talks Smashing Pumpkins EP 9 Alien Boy's Sonia Weber Talks Smashing Pumpkins This conversation was going to happen even if this podcast never existed. It's the first episode of the newly renamed Unc.slop podcast, with Sonia Weber from Alien Boy. We talk taking music seriously in a slacker city, developing lifelong artistic partnerships, and the inevitability of Billy Corgan.


Thank you to How Strange It Is for the intro/outro music. Please Subscribe to my Instagram page to get extra content starting next week. 

]]> This conversation was going to happen even if this podcast never existed. It's the first episode of the newly renamed Unc.slop podcast, with Sonia Weber from Alien Boy. We talk taking music seriously in a slacker city, developing lifelong artistic partnerships, and the inevitability of Billy Corgan.


Thank you to How Strange It Is for the intro/outro music. Please Subscribe to my Instagram page to get extra content starting next week. 

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-18833802 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0700 3648 1 9 full false Ep 8: God's Gonna Give You a Million Dollars with Shallowater Ep 8: God's Gonna Give You a Million Dollars with Shallowater Isabel and Kyle are joined by Blake and Triston from Shallowater to talk about Texas, the changing shape of Indie rock, being a musician in Houston, and the endless victory of time over the hubris of man that lingers deep in the soil of west Texas.

]]> Isabel and Kyle are joined by Blake and Triston from Shallowater to talk about Texas, the changing shape of Indie rock, being a musician in Houston, and the endless victory of time over the hubris of man that lingers deep in the soil of west Texas.

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-18793871 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0800 4078 1 8 full false Hey Smiling Strange Ep 7: DIY Booking with Coral Reef Hey Smiling Strange Ep 7: DIY Booking with Coral Reef In this episode Kyle does the solo hosting with guest Coral Reef of Mallbrawlreds (@mallbrawlreds on Instagram). She shares how she ended up in Portland and the trials and triumphs of wrestling all ages shows into existence in the scene. We are all Salmon swimming against the current, when you think about it. 


Mallbrawlreds is an agency that sets up an promotes all ages shows in and around Portland Oregon, check them out if you're looking for something to do or if you're looking for new music to check out.

]]> In this episode Kyle does the solo hosting with guest Coral Reef of Mallbrawlreds (@mallbrawlreds on Instagram). She shares how she ended up in Portland and the trials and triumphs of wrestling all ages shows into existence in the scene. We are all Salmon swimming against the current, when you think about it. 


Mallbrawlreds is an agency that sets up an promotes all ages shows in and around Portland Oregon, check them out if you're looking for something to do or if you're looking for new music to check out.

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-18763436 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0800 4253 1 7 full false Hey Smiling Strange Ep 6: Braffmaxing with Benson Chong Hey Smiling Strange Ep 6: Braffmaxing with Benson Chong Kyle and Isabel are joined by Benson Chong of Honeydiu (@honeydiu on instagram) to talk about running house shows in college, how finding new music has changed, and the eternal New Jersey of Garden State.

]]> Kyle and Isabel are joined by Benson Chong of Honeydiu (@honeydiu on instagram) to talk about running house shows in college, how finding new music has changed, and the eternal New Jersey of Garden State.

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-18727296 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0800 4915 1 6 full false Hey Smiling Strange Ep 5: Sufjan Stevens Age of ADZ with Nathan Urbach Hey Smiling Strange Ep 5: Sufjan Stevens Age of ADZ with Nathan Urbach Kyle and Isabel, safe finally from illness, societal unrest, and technical issues (sort of on all accounts) invite Nathan Urbach of Pileup to talk Sufjan Stevens, Music for life changing moments, and the poetic truth behind non-conformist thinking. 


Check out Pileup's new album Leave The Light On coming out February 24th!

]]> Kyle and Isabel, safe finally from illness, societal unrest, and technical issues (sort of on all accounts) invite Nathan Urbach of Pileup to talk Sufjan Stevens, Music for life changing moments, and the poetic truth behind non-conformist thinking. 


Check out Pileup's new album Leave The Light On coming out February 24th!

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-18678877 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0800 4775 1 5 full false Hey Smiling Strange Ep 4: Tim Howe talks about Jason Molina Hey Smiling Strange Ep 4: Tim Howe talks about Jason Molina After a week of illness and some major technical issues we're back with Tim Howe of Vista House, First Rodeo and several other projects. Kyle and Time talk about playing in bands, the haunted american west, and Jason Molina's album Josephine when Kyle can stay on topic.

]]> After a week of illness and some major technical issues we're back with Tim Howe of Vista House, First Rodeo and several other projects. Kyle and Time talk about playing in bands, the haunted american west, and Jason Molina's album Josephine when Kyle can stay on topic.

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-18640562 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0800 4362 1 4 full true Hey Smiling Strange Ep 3: Viewer Mailbag #1 Hey Smiling Strange Ep 3: Viewer Mailbag #1 Kyle, aka Smiling Strange, aka costc0 goes on a solo podcast to talk about the content so far, what's to come, and his process for trying to come up with ideas. Then at the 40 minute mark He shifts to answering Viewer Mail Questions.

]]> Kyle, aka Smiling Strange, aka costc0 goes on a solo podcast to talk about the content so far, what's to come, and his process for trying to come up with ideas. Then at the 40 minute mark He shifts to answering Viewer Mail Questions.

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-18569235 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0800 4296 1 3 full false Hey Smiling Strange Ep 2: Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco Hey Smiling Strange Ep 2: Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco We talk about intergenerational conflict, figuring out podcasting on the fly, and Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. 


Featuring Kyle Rosse, Isabel Zacharias

Music by How Strange It Is

]]> We talk about intergenerational conflict, figuring out podcasting on the fly, and Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. 


Featuring Kyle Rosse, Isabel Zacharias

Music by How Strange It Is

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-18537751 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0800 4608 1 2 full false Hey Smiling Strange Ep 1: Welcome to the Pod Hey Smiling Strange Ep 1: Welcome to the Pod It's a podcast where that guy from instagram who walks around and talks about music now talks to you via podcast. Joined by Isabel Zacharias (Babytooth, formally of KMHD in Portland) we work our way through getting started in a local music scene, minor internet fame, and what we think the direction of the podcast will be. 


Intro and outro music by How Strange It Is

]]> It's a podcast where that guy from instagram who walks around and talks about music now talks to you via podcast. Joined by Isabel Zacharias (Babytooth, formally of KMHD in Portland) we work our way through getting started in a local music scene, minor internet fame, and what we think the direction of the podcast will be. 


Intro and outro music by How Strange It Is

]]> Kyle Rosse Buzzsprout-18508399 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0800 3986 1 1 full false