Season 15

Horns up! This weeks guests are returning for their second appearance on the show. Featuring Scott on guitar and vocals Jerad guitar and vocals, Robert on drums and missing vocalist Dimitri are collectively known as CYANATE. Heavy metal journey men on the rise with direct support for well known metal acts and festival season right … Continue reading "S16E05 CYANATE – METAL AF"

We have a brand new eclectic heavy rock trio called Spiral Eyed on today’s show. Dagan on guitar and vocals, Jackson on drums and Cal on bass. They’re grungy with jammy solos, progressive hardcore and speed metal influences. They site System of a Down as their favorite band collectively.  They’re all young, vibrant and energetic. … Continue reading "S16E04: Spiral Eyed- Kaleidoscope Guys "

We are back with a report from the school walkout at the top of the episode and a local hero of ours.  Recording engineer, musician, singer songwriter, from The Floyd and Faith ReNo More, owner of Play Your Own Music in Carson City…. it’s Vincent Gates! Starting on a 4 track at age 14, Vince has … Continue reading "S16E03: Vince Gates- Play Your Own Music!"

We’re back with a fantastic voyage to Africa with our tour guides, drummer Alexander Korostinsky and saxophonist Jammal Tarkington who played live and represented the BLC with the band Spitting Image for an international music festival featuring legendary OG punks DEATH. It’s a great trip with great music by WE’RE LOUD FEST performers Spitting Image, … Continue reading "#620 S16E02: WE’RE LOUD! Fest -Africa "

We are back worst little listeners, and we kick off our 16th year of podcasting with the superb punk rock sounds of one of our absolute favorite bands, the mighty Donkey Jaw! Zack sings lead and shreds the guitar as does Sean who also sings secondary vocals. Jared and Kodeus on bass and drums are … Continue reading "S16E01: Donkey Jaw -Jawbreaker"

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays worst little family! It’s been a helluva year and as is our tradition, we’ve reached the final episode of 2025, our 15th season, and it’s our Xmas office party live from the recent past! Join Reverend Rory, Chewie, Patrick Starfish, Dogwater Dick, Doc G and Uncle Nick with their friends … Continue reading "S15E41: Season Finale! – Worst Little Xmas ‘25"

Our guest this week is Xelena; Emperess of the Impossible, serving up a  bizarre and mysterious presentation of magic and as Xelena calls it, Mindfuckery. No spoilers here, but we had a helluva time as we always have with the emperess. It’s been around five years since our last mindfuck. We get the 411 on her … Continue reading "S15E40- Xelena Empress of the Impossible & One Ton Dually- One Hell of a Birthday "

Just a few more episodes to go this season/year and we have the honor and pleasure of debuting a brand-new band from old friends Joe Atack on guitar and lead vocals and drummer and backing vocalist Steven Sperber from Weapons of Mass Creation, and new friend Jennifer Kim, Steven’s wife, on bass and backing vocals. … Continue reading "S15E39: Crime Wife- Rock Noire"

This week’s episode is our annual Friendsgiving pod! Featuring music from Chewie’s vault. A fun mix of Jazz Metal, ska, funk, hard rock, garage punk and hip hop.  Late nineties/ early 2000’s Reno rock royalty like Cranium, Keyser Soze, 10 Ton, Electrosonics, and Mike Tyson & Tommy.  It’s a party with Nick, Rick, Kim, Chewie, … Continue reading "S15E38: Friendsgiving ‘25: Chewie’s Choice Cuts"

This week we had the pleasure of finally meeting the Quincy, California band NIGHTBRAIN. We first heard of this killer band a few months ago when we interviewed It’s Not Cute Anymore, also from nearby Northern California, then again when The Sand Gators were on, a band Alex, NIGHTBRAIN’s keyboard player also plays in.  The … Continue reading "S15E37: NIGHTBRAIN-It’s Not Cute Anymore -or- The Booty & The Brain "

This week we welcome back Crypilians, a punk rock trio who is fast, tight and a total kick in the ass. High energy with a purist heart, straight up authentic punk. The band has gone through many different iterations but the latest trio of Lanny on vocals and guitar, who is the visionary and songwriter … Continue reading "S15E36: Cryptilians – Tales from the Crypt"

We were stoked to welcome back one of our absolute favorite groups, Heterophobia! With Jace, guitarist & vocals, Bread (Brett) the bassist and Master Cactus killing the drums.  Their sound feels like frantic melodic post punk rock with emotion. Jace has a passionate strong yet fragile vocal quality with intelligent lyrics and skillful creative technical … Continue reading "S15E35: Heterophobia – Funeral Potatoes "

This week we get ready for Halloween! It’s our guests Glitter Bats third time as our Halloween episode musical act and we’re quite delighted! Freddie heads up the group as singer and songwriter, with a super strong gorgeous voice,joined by Rip Von Shred Master Chris on guitar, heavy metal warrior young Jared also on guitar, … Continue reading "#611 S15E34 Glitter Bats: Halloween III"

Nick Lorton aka Doc Gruesome came over to Dogwater Studios this week to creep us out and thrill us with his music. His unique horror rap comes with a twist by blending new nu metal, or singing goth with new-new wave or hardcore aggressive EDM vibes. Doc is always addressing the darkness of a twisted … Continue reading "S15E33: DOC GRUESOME – Haunted House Call "

Ian, Brady, Raleighy, and Andrew are the band Hired Fun. Andrew on the drum kit, Brady on bass, Raleighy on guitar and Ian on throat. Straight out of Carson, crazy manic, loud and electric, Hired Fun have been plugging away at performing and recording their self-titled debut album on ToneMark Sounds label.  That being said, … Continue reading "S15E32: Hired Fun- Cover Me"

Another week another new school band, and we are here for it! This week’s guests Azma Hazard are fresh and original, with Al on vocals and bass, Paul on electric guitar, and Trevor “Tree” on drums and occasional vocals. Elements of psychedelic rock, punk ethos, and doomy stoner rock vibes. Cool and eclectic for sure. … Continue reading "S15E31: Azma Hazard- Smoking Weed On the Top of a Mountain "

We had a blast this week with the moody alternative band The Velvet Pouch.  Maddi sings in the style of dreamy goth acts like Cocteau Twins and Dead Can Dance, Siouxie etc., with beats from drummer Alex, hypnotic bass by Ajax and guitarist Vance who adds texture and shred, with a bit of a Jesus … Continue reading "S15E30: The Velvet Pouch- Clove Cigarettes and Quaaludes for Breakfast "

This week we have the brand new “fake” band Hardcore Brunch. They say that because they just joined forces and each take turns doing solo songs and have a few where they all play together. While they each shine individually, magic happens when they’re functioning as a band. Argyle plays the omnichord and sings. Sue … Continue reading "S15E29 Hardcore Brunch- Champagne Pride and Joy"

This week we rock out with Failed Fates a kickass band blending hardcore punk and doom metal. Madi plays rhythm guitar, Tom with guitar and screams, Eric on drums and newest member Michael on bass. Reporting on the mucky muck of life. Reflections of a dark twisted society. Both punk and metal but not necessarily … Continue reading "S15E28: Failed Fates – Humanity Gets An F"

We’re back everyone! We have a real treat for you this week. Guitar shredder, singer songwriter and WLP’s first intern Spencer Kilpatrick and the Sand Gators are live in the Dogwater studios. With his gal pal Dani on second guitar and backing vocals, Ivan on bass, Alex on keyboard, Zack on drums, and Rachel on … Continue reading "S15E27- Spencer Kilpatrick and the Sand Gators: Tunes from the Dunes *streaming error repost"

We’re back everyone! We have a real treat for you this week. Guitar shredder, singer songwriter and WLP’s first intern Spencer Kilpatrick and the Sand Gators are live in the Dogwater studios. With his gal pal Dani on second guitar and backing vocals, Ivan on bass, Alex on keyboard, Zack on drums, and Rachel on … Continue reading "S15E27- Spencer Kilpatrick and the Sand Gators: Tunes from the Dunes"

OMG you guys. Holy guacamole batman… it’s the return of the band formerly known as The Shames!! That’s right folks Scaught (also bass player for Elephant Rifle) on drums, Penny on guitar and vocals and Mikie on bass and vocals live at the Dogwater studios! With their new music and new band NOSEBONE ! We … Continue reading "S15E26- NOSEBONE: No Shame in Their Game"

We are back with another sweet episode of WLP. Paige Sargent is the DEEPNESS, sometimes with her guitar or maybe a cappella or with a full band, however presented she delivers the beauty, the love and the deepness of it all.  Nick met and invited her to the podcast when Breck Lee Durham hosted a … Continue reading "S15E25- The DEEPNESS: From Reno With Love"

This episode is dedicated to Ozzy. This week we have thrashy, death metal, stoner rockers Burning Harvest with newest member Bobby on guitar, Brian on bass, Andrew on drums and Justin on guitar and vocals.  They’re new but not new to the scene. Coming from experience they had no problem meshing and cranking out the … Continue reading "#601 S15E24: Burning Harvest- High Yield"

It’s our 600th episode!  To celebrate we had a party with our friends, Manchild Greg Gilmore, Spike McGuire, Roxxy Collie, the Grimtones, Larry Cooper, Glitter Bats, CandyApple&theRazorblades, Michael Tegio and good old uncle Nick!  Ten different live acts in one episode. What could possibly go wrong? This was an amazing show and we want to … Continue reading "#600! S15E23 600th Episode Extravaganza!"

Folky ska loving singer songwriter Luke Knudsen closes out our 500’s with an intimate live acoustic performance of songs from 7 years of recording with Dogwater Dick. Yet to play out, save a few open mic performances, Meta For The Metaphor is sharp funny sometimes complex with clever word play and playful tunes that truly … Continue reading "#599 S15E22- Luke Knudsen: Meta For the Metaphor "

Right before heading to the Dogwater studios for the recording of this week’s episode my wife asks me “who is on tonight?”. I say ViceGrip. She replies,”they sound tight.” She’s the funniest person I know. Love you baby. When I came home I was pleased to tell her they were indeed tight. With Matt on … Continue reading "S15E21 ViceGrip: Coming Down the Mountain "

Join us as we celebrate WLP founding member Josh “Chewie” Martin’s birthday with a trip to 1990’s Reno. From Chewie’s personal archive of cassettes and compact discs we get crazy eclectic with tracks from metal act War Maggots, indie masterminds Grey Mauzer, hardcore Reno hip hop from The Line and the western surf sounds of … Continue reading "S15E20- Happy Birthday Chewie!(feat. War Maggots,Grey Mauzer,The Line,and Del Mar)"

Happy Pride Month! Holy moly y’all Kadillac booked another banger! Radio DJ, actor, former WLP cohost and current Brewery Arts Center special event coordinator/social media manager, Jamie Lynn Woodham joins us with all the 411 on BAC and Sassabration events.  One man band and electric emo folk singer songwriter, Ribcage provides the songs this week. … Continue reading "S15E19 – Sassabration ‘25!-Ribcage, the Haus of Vertigo, Armani the Star, Vulvateen and the Return of New Girl!"

With Chris on guitar and vox, Looney with the occasional vox, Yuni on Guitar and Favian slapping the Double Bass accompanied by Christian the designated mastermind, Nueva Elegancia are a musical group with traditional Mexican guitar style but I wouldn’t call them a mariachi band.  Young fellas with an average age around 20, playing the … Continue reading "S15E18 Nueva Elegancia : Los Niños Estan Bien"

We’re back worst little listeners and so is our good buds the Danny Horton Trio to rockatonkabilly it up with the velvet and the grit, high quality polished music they’re rapidly becoming known for all over Nevada and California.  Lead by the charismatic Danny Horton playing guitar and singing and kicking the drums with his … Continue reading "S15E17 Danny Horton Trio- 3 The Hard Way"

Ford Goodman joins us speaking about his crowd funded and nonprofit organization to bring professional live music performances to the people. From forthesong.org :” The “For The Song” Fund has been established by local Patrons and the ArrowCreek community to provide support for nationally-touring, critically acclaimed artists. We provide significant financial guarantees for private shows that fuel … Continue reading "S15E16- Matt Bushman & Ford Goodman – Good Bush, Man"

This week we’re back with our good friend and musical storyteller Breck Lee Durham. Also we welcome Carson City Shorts film festival organizers Lyric and Taylor of Silver State Storytellers. They’re giving us the scoop on their upcoming sci-fi short film fest and competition Moon Rocks, where film makers create science fiction films between 5-9 … Continue reading "S15E15 Breck Lee Durham- The Storytellers"

S15E14-Secret Monolith: Meet the Other Bigfoot Some of our favorite players in Reno, from bands Alphabet Cult, the Shames, Plastic Caves, gob, Scurvy Bastards and others, joined us for this weeks episode.  They’re currently the band known as Secret Monolith, Cyril sings and shreds guitar, Leah sings and slays the bass and Darren pounds the … Continue reading "S15E14-Secret Monolith: Other Bigfoot"

Technically still teenagers , 17 & 18 year olds who’ve been jamming together since they were 14 and tearing it up from Minden Nevada, this weeks guests, metalheads Butchered . Henry on guitar and vocals, best friend Mason on drums, new guy Phil (absent)on bass and late to the pod, Jeff also on guitar.   The … Continue reading "#590 S15E13 BUTCHERED: Fresh Meat "

We had the great heavy metal rockers Weight of the Tide on our humble podcast and they didn’t disappoint. Mark Moots’ heavy guitar and powerful vocals, Marcus Mayhall’s superb bass, Jason Thomas’ masterful drums and absent from the show, Jes Phipps also on guitar and vocals, provided us tracks from their latest album What Pale … Continue reading "S15E12 – Weight of the Tide: Carry That Weight"

WLP’s Women’s March continues with a true blast from the past. Alex Grow, Kay Davis, and Natalie Jones are the Retro Radio Dolls. We laughed our asses off with these funny, talented and community-oriented singers. From their Facebook page: Retro Radio Dolls is an all singing, all dancing female close harmony trio showcasing a delightful … Continue reading "S15E11: Retro Radio Dolls- Chemistry, Harmony and Sisterhood"

We’re back with female fronted bands for Women’s March! We have Korey Davis on drums, Chris Retallack bass, Michael Retallack & Nathan Retallack on guitars and on vocals and occasional instruments, Keely Nesbit! They are “It’s Not Cute Anymore” based in Reno and Portola California.  The band was recently formed and have played a few … Continue reading "S15E10 It’s Not Cute Anymore – Night Brain"

We’re back! Celebrate ladies March with us as we welcome back for her third appearance the sultry songstress of the high desert, Gina Rose Waller. With a punk rock spirit and a soft approach, angelic whispers to an almost howl, her songs will break your heart, question life’s purpose, opine on outlaws and a wild … Continue reading "S15E09 Gina Rose- Threshold of Pain"

This week we have the hilarious, sweet sassy sounds of punk drummer singer songwriter Cori Elba with Layla Moheimani on bass and Rob Elba, Cori’s dad, on guitar.  Cori’s comes to Reno from Truckee Ca, Layla too. Rob originally from Queens, now in L.A. California. Cori began performing at the Alibi open mic in Truckee … Continue reading "S15E08 Cori Elba- On Planet Weird"