Episode NotesCan otters help the ladies get through the first few months of 2022? On this episode, the gals rejoice in the goodness that is Field Roast's vegan "Celebration Loaf" while recounting the highs and lows of 2021. Not surprisingly, H

Ep 45: First Thing's First w/ Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go's

Dec 2nd, 2021 1h 28m

First thing's first, we're talking to recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and bassist/writer Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go's! You might not know that The Go-Go's were the first female band to play all their own instruments and write their

Ep 44: Test Pilot! Sparkle & Destroy 2.0

Oct 17th, 2021 35m 7s

We're back, baby! Reporting from the Madonna Inn's fabulous Mill Room, Hayley Crusher Cain and new Co-host Danielle Mercrusher Bagnall are resurrecting the podcast with a dash of mischief and a very strong cocktail! The ladies speak of fort-mak

Ep 43: Death by Pogo w/ Kim Warnick of The Fastbacks

Feb 16th, 2021 1h 35m

Johnny Ramone, Eddie Vedder and Weird Al walk into a green room….OK, better to let legendary singer Kim Warnick tell this joke herself! The Fastbacks' bassist/vocalist is full of hilarious stories, zingy one-liners and a down-to-earth humility

Ep 42: Just Google it with Grim Deeds

Nov 22nd, 2020 1h 26m

1-2-3-4- JUST GOOGLE IT! In songwriter Dustin Umberger’s world, everything starts (and ends) with a laptop. If you’ve heard the bedroom pop punker’s prolific musical output, you know he’s quick to record and lightning fast to publish. His songs

Ep 41: My Ride with Angelyne

Aug 26th, 2020 49m 18s

Finally! A rundown on my long-awaited and infamous ride with 80s billboard queen Angelyne. You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll barf. Today I read from my short story “Pink Your Guts Out: Thrills and Nausea in LA!” This story is sourced from my new

Ep 40: Growing Pains 2020

Jul 22nd, 2020 29m 22s

What year is it? What day is it? WTF is 2020? The theme of this year is that we all need to be willing to be wrong, and make mistakes...to make the world better. Whatever we can do, let's try. BLM https://blacklivesmatter.com/ If you're feeling

Ep: 39 Speak Up w/ Linh Le of Bad Cop/Bad Cop

May 29th, 2020 49m 46s

America's broken promise to immigrants, trading aggression for compassion, and whether or not it's OK to eat eggs in the tour van...Yes, it's all on the table, baby! That's because I'm chatting with outspoken bassist/vocalist Linh Le of the So

Ep 38: Crushing the Comeback with Josie Cotton

May 4th, 2020 1h 17m

Don’t call it a come back, she’s been here all along! 80s princess Josie Cotton is so much more than what we remember from the 80s flick Valley Girl. She’s complex, multi-faceted and absolutely whip smart. Behind the big hair and lusty vocals i

Ep 37: Punk'd by the Process w/ Neal Breton

Apr 8th, 2020 2h 10m

So a Gen Xer and a Vintage Millennial walk into a podcast....What could go wrong? Today, enjoy a thoughtful conversation with BFF (Best Bearded Fan) of podcast Neal Breton! Breton is a painter, baked goods enthusiast, reluctant cool dad and gen

Ep 36: Trigger Happy with Ben Weasel

Mar 27th, 2020 1h 4m

Did we create a Frankenstein-esque monster when we created the 21st Century man and is he interesting enough to give him his own Netflix series? What are the BEST song-rhyming practices (according to Mr. T Experience’s Dr. Frank)? Why are mille

Ep 35: Some Sort of Rock n Roll Jamie Radu of Pale Lips

Mar 26th, 2020 1h 20m

The COVID 19 Apcolypse is upon us, but we’re still allowed to giggle, right? NOTE: This episode was recorded way before things went totally sideways. Our hearts go out to everyone dealing with this horrific pandemic and we hope this episode bri

Ep 34: Alone in your room?

Jan 10th, 2020 35m 22s

Welcome to 2020, officially THE FUTURE!!!! On this episode, some inspiration for getting your art out of your head and into the real world. Also, Hayley's meeting with legendary KROQ DJ Rodney Bingenheimer, and hear the Crushers new single "Kis

Ep 33: K Bye, 2019! - Sparkle in the Van

Dec 28th, 2019 25m 11s

Hayley ordered a glass of tequila and country danced with 1970s Real Estate Agent Santa! Dr. Cain won #1 Grand Champion on the Twilight Zone Pinball (his white whale)! Our window spontaneously combusted! Yep, it's a Sparkle in the Van holiday s

Ep: 32 Death by Coney Dog - Sparkle in the Van

Nov 14th, 2019 40m 19s

Pour some coney on meeeeeee (in the name of chub)! The conclusion of Hayley and Dr. Cain's "Sparkle in the Van" series: No Coast Tour edition. We've traveled 8,000 miles in total on this trip and consumed 8,000 pounds of meat (OK, it just kinda

Ep 31: Too Old for this Burrito - Sparkle in the Van

Oct 11th, 2019 43m 44s

Episode 31: Van Life - Too Old For This Burrito A special edition of the podcast recorded from the road during Hayley’s vantastic voyages across the United States of America! Featuring her co-pilot Dr. Reid Cain Esquire (the dogs have been left

Ep 30: She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy - Sparkle in the Van

Sep 29th, 2019 22m 12s

A special edition of the podcast recorded from the road during Hayley’s vantastic voyages across the United States of America! Featuring her co-pilot Dr. Reid Cain Esquire and road dogs Mavis Crusher and Peyton Manning. Expect weird facts, rand

Episode 29: Punkette in a One Horse Town w/ Madelyn "Lucy Mad" Ropner

Sep 18th, 2019 1h 21m

I bumped into today's guest Madelyn “Lucy Mad” Ropner,” vocalist of the late 70s San Luis Obispo, CA punk band Publik Enema, at an X show in Morro Bay California in July 2019. She was holding a flier that was some 40 years old. Being a fellow p

Episode 28: Pop Punk as Self Care w/ Superfan Kelsey Weasel

Aug 14th, 2019 1h 35m

How many Kelsey Weasels does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Trick question! She snuck in and got the damn thing replaced yesterday. Naughty by nature? Kelsey Weasel (aka Kelsey Boyer) is HELFUL by nature! Seriously. She is the gal you want to

Episode 27: 99 Projects w/ The Mysterious Jen Dot

Jul 10th, 2019 1h 24m

Do you have 99 projects and a bitch aint one? This girl does! The all-powerful songwriter/guitarist/reincarnated cat Jen Dot (aka Jennifer Larson aka Imma Dot aka Mystery Teacher of the Year) won my heart when, after our show together in Chicag

Episode 26: Hayley's Mid-West Tour Diary (featuring Fat Annie's Giant Pork Tenderloin Sandwich)

Jul 3rd, 2019 1h 17m

Pork cracklins, giant tenderloin sandwiches, Chicago dogs, Malört, pizza and so much more! Hayley talks to her sister in Berlin about all the fatty stuff she ate, the weird stuff that happened from city to city and the mini donkeys she petted o

Episode 25: Summon Your Inner Prom Queen w/ Jeff Tapia

Mar 29th, 2019 1h 27m

Jeff Tapia (of the Seattle bands Rat Queen and Razor Clam) is still thinking about high school, and that's OK. So are we! What's cool, what's SO not and who is snickering behind our backs (or is that just paranoia?)...the pressures of the ladie

Episode 24: Meet Miss MerCrusher of STEPCATS Productions

Dec 14th, 2018 1h 9m

This furry, funky episode sponsored by STEPCATS PRODUCTIONS, filmed in front of a live audience in beautiful San Luis Obispo, CA! Danielle Bagnall is an artist, librarian, land mermaid, Tiki enthusiast, and green go-getter. She is also the pink

Episode 23: Your Tribe is Out There w/ MONTE + WTR

Oct 26th, 2018 55m 31s

Internet bestie Andie Aronow of Women That Rock and her partner in crime (and life) Caitlin Montclare of the band MONTE talk about MONTE’s new album "Bad Sick Love," Christina vs. Britney, and how to find your tribe, online or otherwise. Caitli

Episode 22: Be Unapologetically Cheesy w/ Fatty Cakes & the Puff Pastries

Oct 7th, 2018 53m 37s

Fatty Cakes and the Puff Pastries are good for the ears, the eyes, the heart and the belly! How do I know this? Well, Alice Bag told me on Episode 17! She actually produced the high-calorie group’s new self-titled album, which you an pre-order