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Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers hosted by Mark StevensFive Tips For Writing A Long-Running Series - With Scott Graham Jan 31, 2025Scott Graham is the National Outdoor Book Award-winning author of the National Park Mystery Series, published by Torrey House Press. A special 10th Anniversary Edition of book one in the series, Grand Canyon Sacrifice, featuring a foreword by Anne Hillerman, will be released March 25, 2025. Death Valley Duel, book nine in the series, was released in June 2024.
Scott’s critically acclaimed mysteries feature archaeologist Chuck Bender and his family as they encounter villainous intrigue in America’s iconic western national parks, illuminating environmental and social justice issues specific to the parks along the way. Upon its debut, William Kent Krueger praised Gran...
2025-07-2843 min
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers hosted by Mark StevensScott Graham: Think Ahead / Plan Ahead for a Long Series May 30, 2024Scott Graham is the author of the National Park Mystery Series, featuring archaeologist Chuck Bender, paramedic Janelle Ortega, and their daughters Carmelita and Rosie. The series is published by Torrey House Press. Release date for Death Valley Duel, book nine in the series, is June 2024.
In addition to his mysteries, Scott is the author of five nonfiction books, including Extreme Kids, winner of the National Outdoor Book Award.
Scott is an avid outdoors person and advocate for public lands who lives with his wife, an emergency physician, in Durango, Colorado. He has worked as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor, radio...
2025-07-2846 min
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers hosted by Mark StevensMarc Graham & Son of the Sea, Daughter of the Sun Sep 20, 2019Marc Graham is in the middle of a busy book-launching year. Last Spring, Graham’s second novel Song of Songs, a novel about the Queen of Sheba, was published by Blank Slate Press and in a few short weeks Graham takes us to the age of the Visigoths with Son of the Sea, Daughter of the Sun, also from Blank Slate Press.
Kirkus Reviews called Song of Songs “ingeniously conjured” and Foreward Reviews has already praised Son of the Sea for its “stunning” world building and its “epic” scope.
On the podcast, Graham talks about the sparks for his historical fiction and wh...
2025-07-2645 min
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers hosted by Mark StevensMarc Graham & Runes for Writers Oct 29, 2018Futhark, the Runic aplphabet, is a key component in Marc Graham's process known as Runes for Writers.
The ancient system helps storytellers more easily access the realm of ideas, the world of the Muses, the Source of Story. By integrating left- and right-brain activity, Marc’s process seeks to open your awareness to the subconscious levels where true creativity takes place.
On the podcast, Marc gives us an overview of the process. Note: it’s for anyone who needs a creative boost to their imagination and who may be all the way stuck or completely stuck. The system is useful for...
2025-07-2536 min
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers hosted by Mark StevensMarc Graham & Of Ashes and Dust Feb 08, 2017This episode features a chat with historical novelist Marc Graham and the latest installment of Writer's Rehab from Natasha Watts.
Marc is back on the podcast a few weeks before the launch of his debut novel, Of Ashes and Dust.
In fact, we caught Marc just a few minutes after he returned home from attending an out-of-state workshop for writers about growing and building your online audience.
Marc offers a few tips he picked up, including some ideas about being “relentlessly helpful” when you get the opportunity.
Marc also talks about the power of knowing the core idea of your nove...
2025-07-2540 min
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers hosted by Mark StevensMarc Graham & "Of Ashes and Dust" Mar 13, 2016The guest this time is Marc Graham--an actor, singer, bard, engineer, Freemason, and whisky aficionado. And writer. Graham just sold "Of Ashes and Dust," his first historical novel, to Five Star. Graham talks about the long journey to publication, his approach to researching historical fiction, his writing process and the chance meeting that led to a publication contract.
2025-07-2550 min
SoundCheck FlixEpisode 80: Spring 2025 Dummy Check with DJ Root and Emilie SchumacherTim and Graham sit down with DJ Root and our social media manager Emilie to discuss 2025's offerings from January through the end of April.
2025-05-051h 18SoundCheck FlixEpisode 77: Doah Lee - "Parasite" (2019)Doah is a rising 1.5-generation Korean American artist whose journey is as dynamic as her sound. Born in South Korea and moving to Oahu, Hawaii at the age of 9, she now calls San Diego, California home, where she is turning her pop star dreams into reality.
Her music is ever-evolving, driven by her emotions and the messages she wants to convey. As she says, “Expect the unexpected.” With a versatile range, Doah has already released reggae, rock-pop, ballads, retro pop, and more. She will be releasing a gospel inspired song titled “Soulsickness” and Kpop song titled “G...
2025-03-171h 01SoundCheck FlixEpisode 76: Marco Piro - "From Dusk Til Dawn" (1996)Marco Piro: “For me watching movies growing up was a way of life. Every Friday night as far back as I can remember, I would go to theater with my brother and my dad. By the time I became a teenager I was going with my buddies and it just hasn’t stopped.”
"From Dusk Til Dawn" (1996): Two brothers on the run from the law, take a family hostage and bluff their way across the US/Mexico border, only to find themselves ambushed by vampires in a seedy strip club. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. Starring George Clooney, Quenti...
2025-03-0457 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 75: Ever De La Rosa - "Moon" (2009)This week we slide into the back booth at the Casbah San Diego with our great friend, Ever De La Rosa, from Tijuana based band Pollux, to discuss his love of Duncan Jones directorial debut "Moon".
"Moon" (2009) - Sam Bell is an employee of Lunar Industries, whose job is it to mine the surface of the Moon for Helium3 and send it to Earth to meet the planets energy needs. Shortly after a Rover accident, Sam awakens to find another Sam roaming the station. Is it 3 years of isolation catching up to him? Could they be clones...
2025-02-1730 min
The BSB PodcastGraham Stevens & Jeff Skowron Talk about ’CLUE’ | Exclusive InterviewIn the joint interview, Graham Stevens and Jeff Skowron discuss the pressure of playing such iconic and recognizable characters from CLUE, how they can put their own spins on the characters, and how they keep up the intensely funny energy for 90 minutes! Thanks for checking out the interview, don't forget to like, comment and subscribe to be alerted when we have more interviews and podcasts about stage plays, musicals and other shows!
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2025-02-0421 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 74: New Millennium Top 10's: Part 3 (DJ Root, Seton Edgerton, Austin Mahn)The "New Millennium Trilogy" comes to a conclusion! For our third outing, we've invited back our good friends DJ Root, Seton Edgerton (Well Well Well), and Austin Mahn (Auz Fontaine) to discuss their 10 favorite films of the last 25 years (January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2024).
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The Word of Their Testimony23. From Self-Reliance to Following God's Lead | Paul GrahamThis episode features Paul Graham, who shares his inspiring testimony of finding faith and surrendering his life to God. Paul grew up in a church but didn't have a deep personal connection with his faith. As he got older, he focused more on himself and his career, neglecting his spiritual life. Even after college, when he found a church community in Denver, he still felt hesitant to fully embrace his faith publicly. A turning point came for Paul after the passing of his brother. He began to seek a deeper connection with God and embarked on a challenging self-improvement program...
2025-01-2932 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 73: New Millenium Top 10's - Part 2 (Alfredo Tellez)On this weeks episode, SCF hosts Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens are joined by their fellow Casbah teammate, Alfredo Tellez, to discuss their 10 favorite films of the last 25 years (January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2024).
2025-01-271h 41SoundCheck FlixEpisode 72: New Millenium Top 10's - Part 1 (Nick Brumbach, Austin Smith, Davey Quinn)In recognition of reaching the quarter century mark in cinema, the SCF team is sitting down with some of our favorite guests throughout 2025. We'll discuss our Top 10 favorite movies of the last 25 years (Jan 1,2000- Dec 31, 2024) and smite one film from our memories. This weeks episode features our previous guests Nick Brumbach (School of Rock), Austin Smith (Lost Highway), and Davey Quinn (Blazing Saddles).
2025-01-201h 27SoundCheck FlixEpisode 71: SoundCheck Flix Top 5's of 2024: Part II (DJ Root, Orion Ferguson, Emilie Schumacher)Another calendar year of movies are behind us, and we are here to celebrate one last time the Casbah teams favorite films of 2024. On this edition, SCF co-host Graham Stevens jumps into the captains chair to discuss the best of the last year with our great friend DJ Root and SCF team members, Orion and Emilie. From the spice of Arrakis to the hard courts of Rochester, we delve into the Best & Worst moments of an amazing year in cinema.
2025-01-131h 25SoundCheck FlixEpisode 70: SoundCheck Flix Top 5's of 2024: Part I (Alfredo Tellez)On our 1st episodes of 2025, the Casbah team takes time to reflect on our favorite films of the last year. Part I has our Casbah teammate Alfredo Tellez joining hosts, Tim Pyles & Graham Stevens, for a discussion of 2025's cinematic highs & lows, from the glorious "Substance" to the absolutely atrocious "Joker: Folie a Deux". It was another great year for film and we're here to celebrate!
2025-01-061h 54SoundCheck FlixEpisode 69: Toothless George - "The Star Wars Holiday Special" (1978)Toothless George is a versatile artist with a career spanning over three decades, marked by significant contributions to music, literature, visual arts, and more. As a Barrymore Award-winning songwriter, he has penned tracks for over 40 releases across three countries, with his work featured in one major motion picture.
George is the creative force behind Poison Hearts AC, San Diego's premier punk rock bandstand.
Beyond his musical achievements, George's talents extend to literature, having authored several novels and illustrating many provocative coloring books. He has also taught dance at the collegiate level, co-founded a women's roller...
2024-12-231h 17SoundCheck FlixEpisode 68: Enrique Madico - "Born in East L.A." (1987)"Born in East L.A." (1987): Rudy is an American of Mexican decent who is mistakenly swept up in an LA toy factory immigration raid. Once he's dropped off in Tijuana, he engages in multiple hustles to find his way back home. Written and directed by Cheech Marin. Starring Cheech Marin, Paul Rodriquez, and Daniel Stern.
2024-12-1649 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 67: Chris Cantore - "Gremlins" (1984)Chris Cantore is a longtime figure in the San Diego media scene, best known for his work in radio, TV, digital media, and events!
A San Diego State University alum, Cantore’s radio career includes successful stints as host of “Cantore in the Mornings” at 91X, KPRI, and 100.7 KFMB. In addition to his work in Radio, he has contributed content to the Union Tribune San Diego, NBC San Diego, FOX 5, and San Diego Magazine.
"Gremlins" (1984): An aspiring inventor gifts his son a strange animal that he discovers in a Chinatown gift shop for Christmas. He's also gi...
2024-12-091h 01SoundCheck FlixEpisode 66: Joe MacAskill - "500 Days of Summer" (2009)Joe MacAskill is a native San Diegan and a 30 year veteran of the San Diego music scene.
His latest project is The Strangulators!, who've recently released the full-length album "You Can't Unmurder Someone." The project was based on pulp noir books of the 1950s and 60s and was recorded in Vermont and completed in San Diego.
He was a member of the musical comedy duo Pony Death Ride, releasing four albums, the alt-country Trophy Wife who released two albums, and started his musical journey in the drunk rock duo Skunk Drunk, who released an album in...
2024-12-0245 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 65: Crew + DJ Root - "Thanksgiving" (2023)Happy Thanksgiving from the SCF crew to our listeners, friends & family! We're deep into second helpings already, but we need a Thanksgiving night movie...well, luckily for us, Eli Roth gifted us John Carver, a Puritan slasher on a rampage thru modern day Plymouth, Mass. A whodunit filled with classic kills & righteous spills. "SCREAM with stuffing!" - Spacewizardinspace
"Thanksgiving" (2023) One year after a Black Friday riot brings tragedy to Plymouth, several local teenagers find themselves running for their lives from a murderous Puritan. Directed by Eli Roth. Starring Patrick Dempsey, Nell Verlaque, Addison Rae, and Joe Delfin.
2024-11-2555 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 64: Tigers in Cairo - "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" (2005)On this weeks episode of SoundCheck Flix, we slip into the back booth with Gavin, Dennis & Paul from Tigers in Cairo to discuss an all time horror classic favorite of theirs, "The Exorcism of Emily Rose".
"The Exorcism of Emily Rose" (2005) - A religious family turns to a local priest for help when their daughter begins exhibiting bizarre behaviors. When her subsequent death leads to charges against the priest, a talented lawyer is hired by the Archdiocese to quickly wrap up the case. Father Moore has different ideas. Directed by Scott Derrickson. Starring Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson...
2024-11-1838 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 63: Austin Smith - "Lost Highway" (1997)Austin "A.W." Smith is a filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist based out of San Diego, CA. After studying film under visual artist Victoria Fu at the University of San Diego, A.W. continued his passion for filmmaking, as well as expanding his knowledge in sound while working as a stage manager in San Diego. A.W. also works as an assistant to the abstract painter Chris Rodeno.
Lost Highway (1997) - Fred Madison is a LA jazz musician who suspects that his wife is cheating on him. When mysterious video tapes start showing up at his home...
2024-11-111h 00SoundCheck FlixEpisode 62: Davey Quinn - "Blazing Saddles" (1974)This week on SoundCheck Flix, we slide into the back booth at the Casbah with our great friend, Davey Quinn, to discuss one of the funniest films ever made, "Blazing Saddles".
I’m davey. this month i play in the bands tiltwheel, city mouse, too many daves and santa claus. im learning thin lizzy songs for a cover set near Halloween. i own and volunteer at a store called red brontosaurus records where we buy sell and trade records, amps, pedals and guitars, video games and MOVIES. we also exist as a positive space for the punk and...
2024-09-301h 29SoundCheck FlixEpisode 61: Mark Haemmerle - Savage Steve Holland Trilogy!Mark Haemmerle was born and raised in San Diego, California.. He’s a father, husband, gamer, DJ, musician, recording engineer & former skateboarder. He has a love for classic standup arcade games, Star Wars, Sci-Fi, zombies, 80’s movies, comics & cartoons. He spends his time in the local music scene floating between goth & punk shows. He currently plays guitar & sings in nerd rock band Kitty Plague, goth bands starcrossed with his wife christina, & the revenge party / vanta after dark with childhood friend alanna. During the pandemic he turned 2/3rd’s of his recording studio into a retro arcade. He feels a specia...
2024-09-231h 08
The State of ShakespeareGraham StevensMacbeth; Act 3, Scene 1 MacbethSeptember 20, 2024
From Whiffenpoof to Macbeth. Graham Stevens has worn many hats in his career, none of which fits as comfortably as Macbeth's crown. How does he bring all of his diversity of skills to bear in the role of the Scottish King? And it isn't just the kilt...
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2024-09-2019 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 60: Ryan Fox - "Quadrophenia" (1979)Ryan Fox is a San Diego legend, having fronted bands such as Fishwife, Ghetto Blaster, the Grids, and the Let Downs.
"Quadrophenia" (1979): Jimmy Cooper is a London Mod in the early 60's that hates his job, hates his parents, and the rival Rockers. He finds his joy in life with his scooter mates consuming massive amounts of speed and getting into all sorts of hi jinx. Soundtrack and film produced by The Who. Directed by Franc Roddam. Starring Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Ray Winstone, & Sting.
2024-09-1649 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 59: Dave "Pursue" Ross - "Vampire's Kiss" (1988)David “Persue” Ross is an American painter, author, and graphic artist born and raised in San Diego, CA. Descended from a line of acclaimed artists, Persue continues family tradition and is recognized internationally for his contributions to his movements. Well respected in the worldwide graffiti scene for his letter abstractions as well as his famous street-art character BunnyKitty, Persue is also known for being one of the first to bridge the gap between street culture and skateboard fashion which would evolve into today’s popular streetwear aesthetic. After a 25+ year-long career as a designer and artist, he moved to Brookl...
2024-09-0948 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 58: Nathan Hubbard - "Logan's Run" (1976)Nathan Hubbard is drummer and composer know for his work with Rafter and Parker Meridien. Hubbard also runs a myriad of solo project, most notably Translation Has Failed and Skeleton Key Orchestra.
"Logan's Run" (1976): In the year 2274, Sandmen chase down "runners" in a domed society with limited resources & a life allowance of 30 years. Logan is a Sandman sent on a mission by his superiors to find the "sanctuary" the runners are seeking. Directed by Micheal Anderson. Starring Micheal York, Richard Jordan, Jenny Agutter, Peter Ustinov & Farrah Fawcett-Majors.
2024-09-0258 minSoundCheck FlixBonus Episode 6: Four Legged/ Aquatic Vengeance! - "Orca", "Roar", and more!For this weeks bonus episode with our co-producer and Sound Warlock, Eric Lucero, we dive into two of the wildest Man vs Nature films ever made: 1977's "Orca" & 1981's "Roar".
We also discuss some of our other favorite animal attacks movies!
Poachers BEWARE!
2024-08-301h 04SoundCheck FlixEpisode 57: Eric Lucero - "Alien" (1979)Eric Lucero is a San Diego-based sound engineer and musician. He's the head fader jockey at the Casbah, and works at many other venues around town along with freelancing. He's also the producer and editor for Soundcheck Flix, and produces the music along with Orion. Dog enthusiast, avid reader, gear and Alien universe nerd.
"Alien"(1979): In the year 2122, the crew of the deep space commercial towing vehicle the Nostromo is awaken from hypersleep to investigate a mysterious beacon. What they discover is an unrelenting horror from the cosmos.
Directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Sigourney Weaver, To...
2024-08-261h 18SoundCheck FlixEpisode 56: Dustin McLaughlin - "Back to the Beach" (1987)Dallas McLaughlin is a multi-Emmy winning performer, writer and director. He’s worked on shows like Yo! Gabba Gabba!, The Aquabats Super Show!, Sanjay and Craig and several more. Dallas is the former mic yeller in Bad Credit, the Cankles and The Stomach Monkeys. An award-winning stage actor and storyteller, his most recent album of love stories told to drunks in bars called ‘I Didn’t Start The Fire (And Other Lies)’ debuted at #2 on Apple Music and chronicles the many bridges Dallas has burned in entertainment and life. He currently resides in Southern California with his wife, two kids, an...
2024-08-191h 04SoundCheck FlixEpisode 55: Jeff Berkley - "Moonrise Kingdom" (2012)Jeff Berkley is a native San Diegan who has made music his life. He has been called a San Diego legend, and it’s easy to understand why. Berkley’s musical contributions include his work in current bands Berkley Hart and Jeff Berkley & The Banned, as well as his solo performances. His previous bands include The Cry, The Redwoods, and Citizen Band. He is also known for his work with the many musicians he has produced in studios around the world, including his own.
The legend continues as he is also an amazing guitarist and percussionist with multiple a...
2024-08-121h 10SoundCheck FlixEpisode 54: The Summer of '84 Spectacular!On this weeks episode, the SCF team travels back to the summer of Cobra Kai, Lambda Lambda Lambda, Mogwais, Ghostbusters, & Prince. It's 1984!! Join us as we discuss our Top 5 favorite films & celebrate one of the greatest pop culture years EVER! WOLVERINES!!
2024-08-051h 04SoundCheck FlixEpisode 53: Sara Petite - "Thelma & Louise" (1991)Sara Petite is a headlining Outlaw Country performer whose music transcends the genre's boundaries. Sara has built an award-winning career with songs that draw from both the rock & roll roadhouse as they do the honky-tonk.
Born and raised in the countryside of Sumner, Washington, her rural youth helped shaped her songwriting, which often incorporates pedal steel guitar, fiddle, banjo, and mandolin.
Currently residing in San Diego Sara has released 7 albums, her most recent, "The Empress", was awarded Best Americana Album at the 2024 San Diego Music Awards.
Hers is a raw, rough-edged version of...
2024-07-291h 13SoundCheck FlixEpisode 52: Lety Beers - "Sixteen Candles" (1984)The return of our first guest for her personal pick!
Lety Beers is the drummer and founding member of the Schizophonics. She’s played in several projects that include the Rosalyns, the Little Richards, Bobby and Pins and often fills in when the legendary El Vez needs a drummer or bassist. When she’s not busy ripping it up all over the globe on her drum kit you can find her dancing in the front row at a show, skating with her skate gang, spinning records at one of the local hot spots or hanging out with her...
2024-07-221h 07SoundCheck FlixEpisode 51: Ben Johnson - "Fanboy" (2021)Ben Johnson is the creator of Fanboy, a feature length rock and roll thriller movie released in January of 2021. He is also the author of the Webworld Trilogy of books and has played in numerous bands throughout the years including Tourettes Lautrec, the Long and Short of It, Hostile Combover, and is currently in Owl Be Damned.
Fanboy is a rock n' roll thriller that follows Xenos, a band on tour, and the obsessed fan that follows them.
2024-07-1548 min
Chiminea News Review -Cooper, Grimston and StevensPost-Election Special - Leonie Cooper. Graham StevensA relaxed trawl through last nights' general electoral shenanigans with Leonie Cooper AM and Graham Stevens (Mal having been up all night as the John Curteis of our Election coverage while I was at the Lambeth count for Riverside Radio and Leonie in Wandsworth.
2024-07-0549 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 50: Austin Mahn (Captain Auz) - "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" (2003)Austin Mahn, a.k.a Captain Auzmo, is the singer & frontman for Auz Fontaine.
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" (2003): The final film in Peter Jackson's Oscar-winning trilogy finds most of our heroes fighting to save Gondor while Frodo, Sam, & Gollum inch closer to the fires of Mordor. The high stakes fight for middle earth eventually finds Aragorn as King and Sauron destroyed... all thanks to a few little hobbits. Directed by Peter Jackson.
Starring Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Sir lan McKellen, and Sean Astin.
2024-07-011h 24SoundCheck FlixEpisode 49: Alex Jacobelli - "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" (2002)Alex Jacobelli is a native San Diegan rocker (and sometimes roller, too). He currently operates Sunsick Studio, a music recording facility, and plays guitar in Negative Blast, among others.
"The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" (2002): The Fellowship is splintered. Frodo & Sam are edging towards Mordor with the help of a shifty guide, Gollum. Aragorn, Legolas & Gimli help defend the kingdom of Rohan at Helm's Deep as Saruman's forces invade. Merry & Pip take a journey thru the forest and enlist some friends in an attack on an exposed Isengard. Directed by Peter Jackson. Starring Elijah Wood...
2024-06-241h 15
Chiminea News Review -Cooper, Grimston and StevensGraham Stevens on Farage, Social Media, Art, Therapy...With Leonie and Mal elsewhere , Graham and I started with Farage's pitch to Gen Z , which has also been the focus of dietary fixation and a national sports week , and a broader discussion about those bits of experience where politics gives way to art and therapy but lingers. More on Graham's work : https://www.centrepompidou.fr/fr/offre-aux-professionnels/enseignants/dossiers-ressources-sur-lart/art-et-ecologie/trois-questions-a-graham-stevens
2024-06-2246 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 48: Orion Ferguson (Spacewizardinspace) - "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" (2001)Spacewizardinspace (Orion Ferguson) is a San Diego based electronic musician. With influences ranging from Tangerine Dream to Steve Roach, to Japanese Role Playing Game soundtracks. A member of the Casbah crew, and Soundcheck Flix podcast crew, he brings a sometimes “unique” perspective and complicated relationship with fantasy and sci-fi, specifically Lord of the Rings and Dune.
There’s a thing, do with it what thou wilt.
"The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" (2001): A young Hobbit named Frodo Baggins joins a fellowship of 8 on a journey to Mordor to destroy an evil, all pow...
2024-06-171h 16SoundCheck FlixEpisode 47: Crew Episode 2: SCF Tribute to Roger Corman/ "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga"This week the Casbah crew celebrate the incredible life & talent of the late, great Roger Corman. From Drive-In's to streaming, his incredible eye for talent & ability to follow trends while also setting them, made his movies essential viewing for decades of film fans. Beginning with "The Monster from the Ocean Floor", through to "Carnosaur" and beyond, we discuss our favorite Corman films, alumni & impact on the world of filmmaking.
We also have a conversation about the recent release of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga", its place in the MM universe and our favorite wasteland villains.
2024-06-101h 22SoundCheck FlixEpisode 46: Emilie Schumacher - "Almost Famous" (2000)Emilie Schumacher is a 25 year old with chronic indecision. At any point in time, you could witness her doing 5-10 jobs at once. Among her jobs and hobbies you will find photography, music, writing, social media, and eating cheese even though it upsets her stomach. One of the things she has always wanted to do is work on a tour, but for now she lives vicariously through many rewatches of Almost Famous.
"Almost Famous" (2000): A 15 year old San Diego teen aspires to be a music journalist, bluffs his way into an assignment for Rolling Stone magazine and...
2024-06-031h 04SoundCheck FlixEpisode 45: Francis Roberts - "Conan the Barbarian" (1982)Francis Roberts is a composer based in San Diego, CA whose music blends cinematic dark fantasy aesthetics with experimental approaches to synthesizers and samplers. His live performances create an unpredictable and oneiric portal into another world.
Francis also did this week's guest intro/outro music!
“Conan the Barbarian” (1982): After witnessing the destruction of his people and the murder of his parents, young Conan is sold into slavery. After years of manual labor, he is thrown into the fighting pits where he obtains the skill set he will need for vengeance. Conan teams up with a Wiza...
2024-05-271h 01SoundCheck FlixEpisode 44: Robbie Butler - "Rushmore" (1998)Robbie Butler: Production Manager at Soda Bar. Man child, obsessive record collector, Persian cat father, skateboard enthusiast, comedy dork, cinephile, vegan asshole, Porto-Shitkid.
"Rushmore" (1998): Max Fischer is a precocious 15 year old struggling academically to remain at his beloved private school. Though he has many extracurricular activities, Max struggles to make friends until a wealthy industrialist takes a shine to him. Soon they both fall in love with the same teacher and Max goes into full scorched Earth revenge mode. Written & Directed by Wes Anderson. Starring Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, and Olivia Williams.
2024-05-201h 13SoundCheck FlixEpisode 43: Jonny Wagon - "Better Off Dead" (1985)If Jerry Lee had a baby with Tina Turner…
After locally fueling the clubs and bars with soulful rock and roll, The Sons of Tennessee have stripped down to the heart and soul of it all, “the roots”. André Carrera on the doghouse, Dr. Bob scaling the Gretch and Jonny holding down the rhythm and pipes... Down home boogie woogie through the veins of legend. “No filler, all killer”, with heart and soul.
"Better Off Dead" (1985): After being dumped by his girlfriend, Lane Meyer contemplates numerous suicide attempts which fail in spectacular fashion. His actions catch the atte...
2024-05-1354 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 42: Esteban Rene - "Y Tu Mama Tambien" (2001)Esteban Rene (The Slashes): Boat Captain & writer of sad songs.
“Y Tu Mama Tambien”(2001): Two Mexican teenagers embark on a road trip to a secluded beach with a beautiful older woman they wish to seduce. Their journey teaches them much about their lives and the world around them. Directed by Alfonso Cuaron. Starring Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna & Maribel Verdu.
2024-05-0640 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 41: Tim Pyles' Staff Pick - "The Bad News Bears" (1976)Tim Pyles is a local legend. He's a co-host for Soundcheck Flix, has spent years on the radio, and has spent a lifetime being a cheerleader for San Diego local music. He books shows at the Casbah and several other venues, and spends free time running around San Diego, spending the day at Disneyland, or chilling at home playing with his many adorable doggies. His latest venture is Pyles Sticker Company, so hit him up to order your band stickers for just $30 a sheet! If your band or brand doesn't have stickers, are you even real?
"The...
2024-04-2956 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 40: Aaron Swanton - "True Romance" (1993)Aaron Swanton, recognized for his multifaceted roles as a musician, producer, and audio engineer, has been a part of San Diego's vibrant music scene for many years. Presently, he plays guitar in the band Crasher, having previously garnered recognition during his decade-long tenure with Scarlet Symphony. Beyond his personal musical pursuits, Swanton dedicates time to producing records and engaging in community initiatives. Notably, as a co-founder of Together San Diego, a community organization dedicated to flood relief efforts, he underscores his steadfast commitment to the San Diego community.
"True Romance" (1993): A young comic book store employee in...
2024-04-221h 04SoundCheck FlixBonus Episode 5: “The Iron Claw” Wrestling Spectacular featuring DJ Root!DJ Root is currently a member of the No Sucker DJ's, Good Vibe SD, and San Diego Best DJ's collectives. There you can regularly catch him spinning at concerts, dance parties, weddings and working as one of San Diego hip-hop's most dedicated and tireless advocates.
“The Iron Claw” Wrestling Spectacular/ Bonus Episode #5: In this episode, we celebrate the lives of the Von Erich family & the recent Wrestlemania XXXX with host Graham Stevens & DJ Root discussing Sean Durkin’s instant classic, “The Iron Claw”, as well as our favorite wrestling moments from the big screen!
2024-04-191h 22SoundCheck FlixEpisode 39: Tamar Berk - "Melancholia" (2011)Singer and instrumentalist Tamar Berk is a literate songwriter with a haunting, atmospheric sound steeped in 1990s alt-rock, ’70s to ’80s power pop, and ’60s psychedelia.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Berk played music growing up, danced in a professional ballet company, and earned a degree in Photo-Illustration from Kent State University before moving to Chicago.
It was there that she formed the power pop trio Starball, releasing music on Thick Records and Minty Fresh. She also formed the electro-punk duo The Countdownwith her husband, releasing music on Invisible Records. Her rock-inspired band Sweet Heat with Kim T...
2024-04-151h 13SoundCheck FlixEpisode 38: DJ Artistic - "Wild Style" (1983)Art is an upbeat, energetic professional DJ with a natural ability to read a crowd. With over ten years of experience with weddings and corporate events, Art knows what your event needs down to the very last detail. Always keeping a smile, polite demeanor, and professional attitude has made him a client favorite. He takes pride in making your event stand out as one of the most important days of your life. Art's extensive knowledge of multiple music genres will ensure a memorable experience for everyone - no matter the age. When you choose Art for your event, his...
2024-04-081h 13SoundCheck FlixEpisode 37: Declan Halloran - "The Blues Brothers" (1980)Declan Halloran has been playing drums for 20 years. The list of acts he’s played and toured with include Neveready, Pumphouse, Hand of Gavrilo, Hiroshima Mockingbirds, Daytrip, Dani Bell, El Vez, Crasher, Drug Hunt, Rey Wolf, Lady Dottie & The Diamonds. His parents, Michael and Stephani, moved to San Diego in 1986, and since his debut in 1993, Declan has called San Diego his home.
Having a father in the radio business paved the way for an eclectic musical taste, that draws from a wide range of genres, eras, and regions. When he’s not playing music, you can find Declan...
2024-04-011h 05SoundCheck FlixEpisode 36: Shane Hall - "Chef" (2014)Shane Hall:
Blues Soul Americana Artist
Active: 2002 - Present
Based in San Diego CA
Shane Hall has developed a Sound all his own. His hybrid of Blues, Soul and Americana styles strike you instantly and resonate with you long after the performance. The songs and music are products and accounts of the human conditions we all face, good bad and ugly.
The sounds are a soulful accounting of love, loss, affliction, joy, rage, peace, loneliness, fear trials, enlightenment, and darkness coming to life from a blues driven Americana style....
2024-03-2555 minSoundCheck FlixBonus Episode 4: The Dune-Off! - "Dune" (1984) vs. "Dune: Part 1" (2021)/"Dune: Part 2" (2024)The Dune-Off! Our fourth bonus episode has producer Eric Lucero and cameraman Orion Ferguson joining Graham and Tim on mic for a film on film battle: David Lynch's "Dune" (1984) against Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part 1" (2021) and "Dune: Part 2" (2024)! Only the Bene Gesserit could know the outcome of this one...
Eric Lucero: head fader pusher at the Casbah, fader ape at other places around town. Musician, dog enthusiast, reader, gear nerd.
Orion Ferguson: spacewizardinspace, meme dork, cat enthusiast, synth wizard and professional fuckup.
Eric and Orion made the Soundcheck Flix theme and other musical pieces...
2024-03-221h 40SoundCheck FlixEpisode 35: Demetrius Antuña - "American Psycho" (2000)Demetrius Antuña is a Jersey born skateboarder turned singer, guitarist, producer, film composer and graphic designer who transplanted to San Diego in the late 90’s. Through the late 80’s into the early 90’s he skated for brands such as Spitfire, Thunder and Tour Skates until his love for the music in skate videos turned into a desire to make that music himself. He’s toured extensively with bands The Trans Megetti, The Dropscience, Goodbye Blue Monday, and Ilya. Released over 20 albums, won a handful of San Diego Music Awards and has had his music featured on television and film. Most re...
2024-03-1852 minSoundCheck FlixBonus Episode 3: Scott Clark - "At Close Range" (1986)Scott Clark, originally from New Jersey, moved to San Diego in the early 90's. Through band connections joined Lucy's fur Coat in 1995, has been a member since. He also plays currently in Mistress77. Hes an amateur photographer, coffee roaster, and is married with 2 boys. He loves running, espresso, mafia documentaries, writing music and hanging with the family.
"At Close Range" (1986): A young man in rural Pennsylvania has his life upended when his criminal father returns after a long absence. Attracted by the cars & money, Brad Jr. joins up with his father, only to find out the multiple...
2024-03-151h 12SoundCheck FlixEpisode 34: Nick Brumbach - "School of Rock" (2003)Nick Brumbach, founder of Tunewave, Ground Floor Presents, and Talent Booker at Music Box. Brumbach is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and promoter. Following the footsteps of his father and grandfather, both industry veterans, Brumbach is a hungry professional who isn't shy to the music industry. Hailing from Omaha Nebraska, now living in San Diego, Brumbach brings midwest hospitality and work ethic to the music scene.
"School of Rock" (2003): After being kicked out of his band, Dewey Finn takes a job as a substitute teacher at a private elementary school to pay the rent. History, math & English are tossed...
2024-03-1150 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 33: Phil Beaumont - "Withnail & I" (1987)Phil Beaumont is a dabbler in many creative endeavors such as his band The Color Forty Nine, video arts, acting for theater and film, photography, and running a public charter school. He loves travel, good food, great cocktails and most importantly, kind people. He loves to collaborate with others, so you should give him a call.
"Withnail & I" (1987) In late 1969 London, two chemically dependent, unemployed actors retreat to the countryside home of a relative for a much needed vacation. Directed by Bruce Robinson. Starring Richard E Grant, Paul McGann & Richard Griffiths.
2024-03-0446 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 32: Jake Najor - "North Shore" (1987)Over the past twenty years, when musicians and producers in Southern California have needed fresh R&B, funk, or hip hop beats, they've called on drummer Jake Najor. A former bandmember of Breakestra, Incredible Moses Leroy, and The Styletones, Najor has performed or recorded with scores of noteworthy artists, including IV on the Radio, Raphael Saadig, Kelis, Joss Stone, Connie Price and The Keystones backing Big Daddy Kane, De La Soul, and Rodriguez, Karl Denson, Mindi Abair, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble and Empire of the Sun.
"North Shore" (1987): When an Arizona teenager wins his local s...
2024-02-2655 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 31: Ariel Levine - "Batman" (1989)Israeli born, Gotham reared Ariel Levine has been lurking in the shadows of the San Diego music scene for the better part of a decade. Donning a variety of capes n' cowls as recording artist, producer, mix engineer, and perennial David Bowie impersonator, recent work includes mixing and mastering Poison Hearts AC's forthcoming EP.
When not blithering on about Batman, Ariel enjoys cruising around in old European cars with his dog, writing bios in the third person and mixing your next record.
His original work can be found on the streaming service of your fancy, a...
2024-02-191h 00SoundCheck FlixEpisode 30: Aryn Jonathan Black - "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada" (2005)Austin based musician Aryn Jonathan Black is the co-founder singer/songwriter for Scorpion Child, a heavy psychedelic post punk band that started in 2007. He also plays in Acid Roulette (Austin), and The Ritual (Norway), as well as solo project Blissful Myth.
"The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada" (2005): Ranch Foreman, Pete Perkins, looks to fulfill a promise he made to a recently deceased friend by kidnapping a Border Patrol agent and traveling south into Mexico to find his friends family. Directed by & Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Barry Pepper & Melissa Leo.
2024-02-1259 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 29: Pall Jenkins - "Angel Heart" (1987)Pall Jenkins is a vocalist, guitarist, musician, producer, artist, knife maker. He started his first punk band when he was 16 called Dark Sarcasm. About 3 years later joined forces with friends to form Three Mile Pilot that performed and released albums for many years and is still active today on occasion.
In 1997 he started The Black Heart Procession. Where he made 6 albums and traveled extensively through out the world. In the midst of all this he also formed Mr. Tube and the Flying Objects with 10 of his friends. In 2023 he turned his love of knife collecting into making...
2024-02-0555 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 28: Adam Gimbel - "Spinal Tap" (1984)Despite not being much of a college town, Chicago produced Adam Gimbel before exporting him to California in the 1900s. Raised on the not-so-mean streets of San Diego, he became an instant lifelong fan of Spinal Tap as a teen. In college, he attended a celebrity-filled Spinal Tap drummer audition in an empty Los Angeles Coliseum shortly before meeting Harry Shearer in an even emptier club on his 21st birthday. Hopping up to sing with the English Beat's Dave Wakeling that night turned out to be the first of many times Gimbel graced stages all around California.
30...
2024-01-2959 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 27: Pat Beers - "Purple Rain" (1984)Pat Beers is a the guitarist and vocalist of the rock 'n' roll band The Schizophonics. They have garnered a reputation for their explosive live shows, drawing inspiration from the raw energy of 1960s garage rock, punk, and rhythm and blues. Off tour Pat enjoys painting and hanging out with his wife and weenie dog.
Purple Rain (1984) - A young musician is tormented by his abusive father and keeping his band on top in a competitive 80's Minneapolis music scene. Directed by Albert Magnoli. Starring Prince, Morris Day, & Apollonia Kotero.
2024-01-221h 06SoundCheck FlixEpisode 26: Lucina Mays González - "Blade Runner" (1982)Welcome to season 2!
Lucina Mays González is a local singer and song writer, having played with Sin Sin 77, Madly, Black Hondo, and currently Scary Pierre. She is also one half of the Dot and Ollie DJ crew. Scary Pierre formed in the spring of 2018 in San Diego by vocalist Lucina, guitarist Alia Jyawook (Hot Nerds, El Vez’s The Screamers), bassist Mike Delgado (Moving Units, Shark Attack, Braggers) and drummer Charlie Brownell (Creepxotica, The Nephews, Buzzkill Romantics), Scary Pierre is a band to see! Oh and she's married to Tim Mays, the owner of the Casbah...
2024-01-151h 00SoundCheck FlixEpisode 25: The 2023 EncoreFor our first show of 2024, we look back at the previous year in cinema. Casbah crew members Tim Pyles, Graham Stevens & Alfredo Tellez sit down with 2 of our favorite guests, DJ Root & Austin Mahn, to discuss our favorite films of 2023.
2024-01-091h 37SoundCheck FlixEpisode 24: El Vez (Robert Alan Lopez) - ”Santa Claus vs. The Devil” (1959)Robert Alan Lopez, aka El Vez is an American institution and San Diego icon. From forming the "Mexican Ramones" in the late 70's with several friends from the South Bay, The Zeros, to Elvis interpreter or cultural ambassador bringing his Hispanic heritage into the mix as El Vez.
He lived in Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go's apartment, was in the Decline Of Western Civilization film, worked at "The Riot House" on the Sunset Strip serving Little Richard and has several restaurants named in his honor. Lately he's been seen in San Diego a lot performing with The S...
2023-12-2545 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 23: Tatiana Mac - ”Little Shop of Horrors” (1986)Tatiana Mac is a retired party princess who paradoxically also starred in "50 Shades- The Musical Parody" at Bally's Las Vegas. Out of the bondage and back home in San Diego, Tatiana is the lead vocalist of Toothless George's rock n' roll bandstand, Poison Hearts A.C.
"Little Shop of Horrors" (1986): Based on the off-Broadway musical of the same name. Director Frank Oz weaves a tale of skid row romance and a man-eating plant's thirst for blood and world domination. Starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Steve Martin & Levi Stubbs (voice).
2023-12-1856 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 22: John Roy - ”Brazil” (1985)John Roy is a legendary local musician and Ska connoisseur. Just look at his pedigree:
Big Express, Citizen X, Gangbusters, Monster Zero, Spy Kids, Colorblind, Unsteady, English Beat, Windsor Hill Steppers, Self-Made Men, Fearless in Fair Weather and the Ska/Reggae supergroup Smoke and Mirrors Sound System.
Not only has he played Saxophone in all those bands, he owns John Roy Sound and can provide sound services for just about any event you can imagine!
He single handedly keeps the Ska scene alive in San Diego and is a true Kingpin of the...
2023-12-1141 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 21: Bart Mendoza - ”That Thing You Do” (1996)Bart Mendoza is a music journalist whose work has appeared in numerous publications, from the San Diego Union Tribune to Britain's Shindig Magazine. As a musician he toured the world in the 1980's with Manual Scan, in the 90's with The Shambles, and currently performs with True Stories. Meanwhile, for over a dozen years, he worked for Capitol Records, as well as Motown, Angel, Chrysalis and others. He currently runs Blindspot Records and promotes San Diego music any way he can.
"That Thing You Do" (1996): A local Pennsylvania band strikes gold and quickly rises to the top...
2023-12-0457 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 20: Ake Arndt - ”Apocalypse Now” (1979)Ake Arndt of Operation:Mindblow light show is a local graphic artist and percussionist for groups Volcano and Banghed. Originally from Downey, CA., he moved to Ocean Beach in 1993.
Apocalypse Now (1979) - A US Army officer serving in Vietnam is sent up river to assassinate a Special Forces Colonel gone rogue. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Starring Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, and Laurence Fishburne.
2023-11-2747 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 19: Scott Clark - ”Goodfellas” (1990)Scott Clark is originally from New Jersey, but moved to San Diego in the early 90's. Through band connections he joined Lucy's Fur Coat in 1995, and has been a member since. He also plays currently in Mistress 77.
Hes an amateur photographer, coffee roaster, and is married with 2 boys. He loves running, espresso, mafia documentaries, writing music, and hanging with the family.
"Goodfellas"(1990)- True story of mobster Henry Hill's rise & fall within the Lucchese crime family.
Directed by Martin Scorsese. Starring Ray Liotta, Robert DeNiro, Lorraine Bracco, Joe Pesci, & Paul Sorvino.
2023-11-2056 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 18: Marcos Curiel - ”The Exorcist” (1973)Marcos Curiel is the lead guitarist, songwriter of multi platinum rock band P.O.D.
Curiel was born in San Diego, California, in 1974 and is of Mexican descent. He grew up in the neighboring city of Chula Vista. In 1998, P.O.D. was signed to a major record deal (Atlantic Records) and released their hit albums The Fundamental Elements of Southtown (1999) and Satellite (2001) including hit singles, "Alive" and "Youth of the Nation". Both albums have had mainstream success, gaining multi Platinum certifications by the RIAA and three Grammy Award nominations. The band continues to tour and release...
2023-11-1357 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 17: Matt Bennett - ”Fast Times At Ridgemont High” (1982)You may have seen Matthew Bennett at various locations around the world behind a drum kit with the likes of The Bloody Hollies, The Dwarves, Dig, and most recently with his new project: STEVE. It's also likely you have seen him pumping iron at Gold's Gym, he practically lives there. And while not onstage or dead-lifting massive amounts of Is, you may catch him behind the scenes doing live music production at various clubs around town.
Thanks for listening, and if there is a Buick around this guy might just bench-press it!
"Fast T...
2023-11-0658 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 16: Jake Davis - ”The Ring” (2002)Jake Davis is the lead singer, lyricist, & guitar player for the alternative band, Ikana. When not at a show, Jake can be found collecting records, guitar picks & posters. Drinks with family & friends are a must.
"The Ring" (2002) Investigative journalist, Rachel Keller, is inspecting a mysterious video tape which seems to cause death a week later to anyone that views it. Can she solve the mystery in time to save her & her sons lives? Directed by Gore Verbinski. Starring Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson & Brian Cox
2023-10-3046 minSoundCheck FlixBonus Episode 2: Jacob Turnbloom - ”Sleepaway Camp” (1983)Jacob Turnbloom (Mrs Magician) joins SCF hosts, Tim Pyles & Graham Stevens, to chop up the 1983 summer camp slasher flick,"Sleepaway Camp".
When a boating accident kills a young child's father, they're sent to live with their eccentric Aunt Martha. 8 years later, Angela & her cousin Ricky, head out to Camp Arawak, where kids & counselors immediately start dropping like flies. Who is the killer?
Buckle up for one of the wildest summer camp rides EVER!
2023-10-2751 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 15: Jacob Turnbloom ”Halloween III: Season of the Witch” (1982)SoundCheck Flix Ep. #15!
Jacob Turnbloom has been making sunny sounding music with none sunny themes for nearly two decades, most notably as the guitarist/vocalist for the great Mrs. Magician, a garage surf band that paired together bright harmonies, jangly guitars, and lo-fi punk. He's released his share of solo music as well, from hard to find tapes to 2019's Cemetary Luau, his first "official" solo album, a blend of crooning post-punk darkness and weary guitar fuzz. Last year he released his sophomore solo LP entitled "Laughter in the Forever After", available on vinyl thru San Diego's...
2023-10-2353 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 14: Sulo King - ”Aliens” (1986)This week Graham and Tim are joined by Authentic Sellout's Sulo King as they discuss the 1986 science fiction action classic "Aliens"!
Sulo King has been working in the San Diego music industry for over 20 years in many different capacities from security to booking and promoting concerts to owning and operating a recording and rehearsal studio. He has been the lead singer of the punk rock band Authentic Sellout since 2007 and is currently working on a solo project called, Sulo in Solo. Aside from working in the music industry and being a musician, he is also an entrepreneur...
2023-10-1659 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 13: Tom Kitsos - ”Slap Shot” (1977)Tom Kitsos is our resident Canadian here at the Casbah. He’s into Rock n Roll & Hockey. He can usually be found behind the bar after watching his favorite team play earlier in the evening. His mood highly depends on if his team won or lost. Has played bass for Jon Reis (solo), Hot Snakes, & Night Marchers. 7 year Casbah veteran. Known for his tile wizardry on the venue's floor.
“Slap Shot” (1977) Life of a minor league ice hockey team that resorts to violent play to gain popularity as thousands of local citizens are laid off from the local steel mill. Directed...
2023-10-091h 00SoundCheck FlixEpisode 12: Ben Heyne - ”Escape from New York” (1981)SoundCheck Flix Ep. #12! This week SCF Hosts Tim Pyles & Graham Stevens sit down with Ben Heyne at the Casbah San Diego to discuss the 1981 John Carpenter classic “Escape From New York”.
Ben Heyne is a San Diego native & Casbah employee for over 30 years.
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (1981)
The year is 1997 and Manhattan Island has been turned into a federal penitentiary. Terrorists have taken over Air Force One & crashed it into the prison. There’s only one man tough enough to infiltrate & save the President. The name is PLISSKEN. Directed by John Carpenter & starring Kurt Russell, Isaac Hayes, Harry Dean Stant...
2023-10-0254 minSoundCheck FlixEpisode 11: DJ Vaughn Avakian - ”Flash Gordon” (1980)On SCF episode 11, SoundCheck Flix Hosts Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens sit down with Vaughn Avakian at the Casbah San Diego to discuss the 1980 sci-fi adventure movie Flash Gordon.
Vaughn Avakian is a San Diego DJ known for club nights such as Club Sabbat, Black Friday, Neon Beat, and more.
Flash Gordon (1980)
A football player and his friends travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth. The scifi movie is directed by Mike Hodges and stars Sam J. Jones, Melod...
2023-09-251h 07SoundCheck FlixEpisode 10: Mike Turi - Repo Man (1984)Artist and Musician Mike Turi joins SCF Hosts Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens at the Casbah San Diego to discuss the 1984 cult classic Repo Man on SoundCheck Flix episode 10.
Mike Turi is an artist/musician living in San Diego and was born in the fine state of New Jersey. Frontman of the psych-rock outfit, Wild Wild Wets and purveyor of the San Diego Freak Out, an event put on at The Casbah for the past 10 Years. Mike has been submerged in art and music his whole life and what he creates comes out of an in...
2023-09-181h 00SoundCheck FlixEpisode 9: Casbah San Diego Owner Tim Mays - ”The Wizard of Oz” (1939)This week on SoundCheck Flix episode 9, SCF hosts Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens talk to the owner of the legendary Casbah San Diego, Tim Mays, about one of his all time favorite movies, The Wizard of Oz.
Tim Mays was a punk rock concert promoter in the early 80's, owned Pink Panther 1986-1990, Casbah 1989 - present, Vinyl Junkies 2017-present, Soda Bar 2017-present. Former owner Turf Supper Club 1998-2008, Riviera Supper Club 2008-2012, Krakatoa 2002-2023, Starlite 2007-2022. Music and film lover - Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunication/Film from SDSU.
The Wizard of Oz...
2023-09-1145 min
SoundCheck FlixEpisode 8: Austin Mahn (a.k.a Captain Auzmo) - ”The Abyss” (1989)On SoundCheck Flix episode 8, hosts Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens sit down at the Casbah San Diego with Austin Mahn (a.k.a Captain Auzmo), the singer and frontman for Auz Fontaine. They dive into The Abyss (1989), directed by James Cameron and starring Ed Harris and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio.
Austin Mahn (a.k.a Captain Auzmo) is the singer & frontman for Auz Fontaine. Hailing from the depths of east county San Diego, Auzmo was forced to claw his way into the San Diego music scene. Through years of toil in his craft, he would find out, simply...
2023-09-071h 02
SoundCheck FlixEpisode 7: Ric Scales & DJ Root - ”House Party” (1990)Episode 7 of SoundCheck Flix features two movers ‘n’ shakers in the San Diego hip-hop scene, Ric Scales and DJ Root. SCF Co-hosts Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens sit down with Root and Scales on stage at the Casbah San Diego to discuss the 1990 movie House Party starring the New York hip-hop duo Kid ‘n Play.
Ric Scales is a hip-hop artist based out of San Diego who has opened for the likes of Mos Def, KRS One, Raekwon & Ghost Face Killah of Wu Tang and more. As one half of the hip-hop group 18scales, founde...
2023-08-281h 00
SoundCheck FlixEpisode 6: Hillary Laughery - ”Labyrinth” (1986)On SoundCheck Flix episode 6, Hillary Laughery (Lead Pony) joins SCF hosts Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens at the Casbah San Diego to chat about Jim Henson’s 1986 film Labyrinth starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.
Hillary Laughery is a vocalist and keyboardist who started playing music with friends in the early days after graduating high school when life was tough sometimes and music with friends made it better. 13 years later she’s still playing music with some of those friends in the San Diego Rock and Roll band Lead Pony. This year they released their full-length record “Vulture...
2023-08-2152 min
Anatomy in Clay® Learning System PodcastGraham Whiteside: Anatomic ExcellenceGraham Whiteside was born into his healthcare and education career. His father, Frank Whiteside, was a British Royal Army Medical Corps, State Registered Nurse that used to practice his medical talks & demonstration for troops with Graham as his audience. He would assist his father when he provided medical cover at rodeos & gymkhana’s and trusted his father to set him on fire for a simulated Military Field Kitchen Explosion in 1985. Graham went on to train and work for 15 years, as a General & Cardiothoracic ICU and Psychiatric Nurse. In 2000, Graham earned his Bachelors Degree in Nursing Science with First Class Honors at...
2023-08-1546 min
SoundCheck FlixEpisode 5: Ben Johnson - ”Suburbia” (1984)On episode 5 of Casbah Presents: SoundCheck Flix, San Diego Director, Author and Musician Ben Johnson joins SCF co-hosts Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens at the World Famous Casbah San Diego to talk about the punk rock coming-of-age flim Suburbia (1983), written and directed by Penelope Spheeris.
Ben Johnson is the creator of Fanboy, a feature length rock and roll thriller movie released in January of 2021. He is also the author of the Webworld Trilogy of books and has played in numerous bands throughout the years including Tourettes Lautrec, the Long and Short of It, and...
2023-08-1456 min
SoundCheck FlixBonus Episode 1: Alia Jyawook & Ash Easton - ”Barbie” (2023)We have a special SoundCheck Flix Barbie episode dedicated to the summer hit directed by Greta Gerwig, during which SCF co-hosts Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens talk with the 2023 San Diego Music Award Winning Best New Artist Ash Easton and Scary Pierre’s Alia Jyawook about the summer blockbuster at the Casbah San Diego.
Alia Jyawook is a local music teacher and multi-instrumentalist. She received her Doctorate in music education from Boston University. Alia has performed with numerous San Diego bands, and currently plays guitar in Scary Pierre.
Ash Easton is not your...
2023-08-1158 min
SoundCheck FlixEpisode 4: Justin Pearson - ”The Holy Mountain” (1973)SoundCheck Flix Co-Hosts Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens sit down at the Casbah San Diego with the prolific musician Justin Pearson, who many of you know from The Locust, to discuss Alejandro Jodorowsky’s 1973 film The Holy Mountain in SCF episode 4.
The Holy Mountain (1973), written, directed, and starring Alejandro Jodorowsky, is a beautifully captured surrealist film in which an alchemist leads a messianic character and seven others (and its audience) to the Holy Mountain on a journey through illusion and truth.
If you haven’t seen The Holy Mountain, it’s a surrealistic trip we recomm...
2023-08-071h 00
SoundCheck FlixEpisode 3: Dave Warshaw - ”Billy Jack” (1971)SoundCheck Flix Co-hosts Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens talk to San Diego-based musician and artist Dave Warshaw of the Creepy Creeps and CREEPXOTICA about the 1971 movie starring Tom Laughlin, Billy Jack, in SCF episode 3.
Dave Warshaw is a multi-faceted artist and musician offering the world Billy Jack-level badassery - a family man, a legendary San Diego tattooist, a professional illustrator with over 20 years of experience, owner of Warshsaw’s Provisions, and guitarist in the surf-punk band Creepy Creeps and their alter-ego CREEPXOTICA. While based in San Diego, Dave is currently accepting new clients for commissioned artwork and de...
2023-07-3153 min
SoundCheck FlixEpisode 2: Seton Edgerton - ”Point Break” (1991)Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens sit down with musician and surfer Seton Edgerton of Well Well Well to discuss Point Break (1991) and surf culture in Southern California.
Seton Edgerton, a real blue-flame special, is the lead vocalist/guitarist of Well Well Well - the Arnold Palmer of modern pop music. The music has been characterized as “easy listening for uneasy people from Southern California.” Well Well Well has a new album, "Palm Springs: Demos & Deep Cuts," out August 4th via Royal Oakie Records.
Point Break (1991) is an action crime-thriller, starring Keanu Reeves and P...
2023-07-2452 min
SoundCheck FlixEpisode 1: Lety Beers - ”Rock ’n’ Roll High School” (1979)Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens sit down with Lety Beers to discuss Rock ‘n’ Roll High School (1979).
Lety Beers is the drummer and founding member of the Schizophonics. She’s played in several projects that include the Rosalyns, the Little Richards, Bobby and Pins and often fills in when the legendary El Vez needs a drummer or bassist. When she’s not busy ripping it up all over the globe on her drum kit you can find her dancing in the front row at a show, skating with her skate gang, spinning records at one of the local hot...
2023-07-1759 min
NLF Insider PodcastNLF Insider Episode 10: Feat Max Sloat & Graham StevensMatt and Flano are joined by Max Sloat ('22) of the West Coast Stars to talk about his recruitment to Duke and the upcoming Nike National All-Star Game on July 9. The guys also welcome on Graham Stevens ('24) of Leading Edge to talk about his five-star performance at NLF at IMG and give a preview of the upcoming Elite 120.
2022-06-2333 min
Riders Up | The PodcastEpisode 6: This episode is brought to you by Goldencents & Miller Lite | with Josh StevensWe're back at it again with another horse racing industry game changer! UofL Alumni and successful bloodstock agent Josh Stevens stops by and discusses early success in racing, having a horse in the Kentucky Derby, and his competitive spirit. AKA he practices the ring on a string game you see at bars... at home. This episode is brought to you by Goldencents & YourHatGuy.com (and Miller Lite).
2020-02-2728 min
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Saturday 25 February
Graham Stevens, a pioneer of pneumatic art, presents his work, as Art to Reverse Global Warming including screenings of his key documentary films Desert Cloud (1974) and Hajj Walkway Shade Structure (1983).
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Presented as part of the exhibition 'This Way Out of England: Gallery House in Retrospect' at Raven Row
Gallery House was one of London’s most influential and extraordinary art spaces in the 1970s, directed by Sigi Krauss with assistant director Rosetta Brooks. For only sixteen months in 1972-73, in a vacant mansion provided by the German government next to the German Institute in So...
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The Steven Brody Stevens Festival Of FriendshipBrody with Graham ElwoodBrody interviews Graham Elwood.
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