In this episode I speak with my good friend Brendan Kirby, owner and operator of Seed Sprout Spoon and The Leona Ballroom in St. Louis, Missouri. We discuss the events, hospitality and service industries in the new economic landscape, and also

Guitarist Matt Derouin of Buttercup Tells All

Dec 14th, 2019 27m 46s

St. Louis post-punk/no-wave rockers Buttercup celebrate the release of their new album, "I Can't Believe It's Not Buttercup," tonight at The Heavy Anchor at 9 p.m. In this episode of the General Concerns podcast I speak with guitarist Matt Dero

Mark Pannebecker IS The St. Louis Indie Book Fair

Oct 9th, 2018 37m 25s

Do you ever wonder what's going to happen on November 3rd, 2018? I got a few answers out of the mouth of Mark Pannebecker, founder of the St. Louis Indie Book Fair and confirmed German American. Have a listen-n-learn. It's the first episode of

The Carlson Muss Method: Because We All Want To Be A Better Cartoon Character

Sep 11th, 2018 1h 10m

Actor and funnyman Carlson Muss talks with me from his Los Angles estate. We discuss being food pirates in Portland, leaving Portland, improv comedy theater, consciously constructed vs. fake, and freedom from alcohol. It's an eye opening hour o

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Cooking Up A Wild New Story Series And A Crazy New Guest Line-Up

Aug 29th, 2018 3m 28s

I only have a quick couple of announcements regarding the launch of a new story series, a new era for the podcast, and a new studio headquarters in St. Louis. Please share this one, become a member… HAALP! We need to get my studio moved and get

Cleaning Out My Closet with Casey Bazzell

Jun 17th, 2018 23m 13s

After locking her in a closet and tormenting her with the interminable saga of my Larry David moment in the karaoke showdown where we met, my guest and dear friend Casey Bazzell saves me from further embarrassment by singing three of her songs

E-Book Formatting, Independent Publishing, The Clunkiness of the Material Universe, You Owe Me $25

Jun 5th, 2018 58m 6s

E-book formatting can be a real pain in the ass, especially when you're publishing an e-book of poetry. Paul and I make an attempt to find solutions to common formatting problems, then discuss how the life of a traditionally published author i

Font Feelings, Hockey Rinks for Israel, Screeching About the Younger Generation's Music is Horseshit

May 25th, 2018 1h 25m

Paul and I discuss the perils and intricacies of font design, the perils and intricacies of the Israeli/Palestinian situation, and the perils and intricacies of shitting on younger people's music. Other concerns are discussed.

At Least No One Died From Woody Guthrie's Advice

May 18th, 2018 1h 17m

My guest on this episode is Robin Wheeler, cooking teacher par excellence, Woody Guthrie expert, and author of the highly anticipated book with the working title, Woody Guthrie In Love. Robin bares her soul to me about the book, kimchi cliches,

Barry White, Oprah Winfrey's Dogs, and the Peculiarities of Islanders

May 14th, 2018 49m 3s

Definitely a star-studded conversation. Barry White, Oprah Winfrey and Ray Parker Jr. lay the foundation for real-life Jerry Springer episodes, guns, gumbo, and the peculiarities of islanders.

Iva Trčiċ and the Old Zagreb Place

May 8th, 2018 46m 18s

If you're planning a visit to Zagreb, check in with my friend Iva Trčić, whose exquisite 19th century flat on British Square is scheduled to wrap up renovations by June 1, 2018. She's looking for help with funding the project on IndieGoGo, and

Zen and the Art of Garbage Disposal Installation

May 3rd, 2018 51m 24s

Paul talks with me about Zen Buddhist meditation and home electrical maintenance, and, of course, music finds its way into the conversational mix, both as subject and reference point.My re-launch is still pretty fresh and there’s not a lot to

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