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Josh and Tom Devour the WorldSeason 2, Episode 8: Michael Poandl, Explore AshevilleWe touch base with our "man about town," Michael Poandl, whose job it is to literally be all about our town - Asheville - as part of his role with the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority and Explore Asheville. We get a chance to talk to him about the exciting events coming up as part of the holiday season including Christmas at the Biltomore, Arboretum Lights, and the Grove Park Inn's National Gingerbread House contest as well as more off the beaten track fare such as the Asheville Fringe Fest, Miss Gay Latina, and much more!Along...
2021-11-181h 02
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldSeason 2, Episode 7 - Angie Flynn-McIver, author and communication expertAngie Flynn-McIver is so many things - co-founder of Asheville's NC Stage Company, theatre artist, founder of professional communication and coaching firm IgniteCSP and now AUTHOR of the amazing helping, friendly book - Before You Say Anything: How to Have Better Conversations, Love Public Speaking, and Finally Know What to Do with Your Hands. Listeners of the pod may remember Angie from the last time she was on the show and in this episode we devour and divulge on many topics around communicating our intentions, including how to handle those difficult conversations with your crazy uncle this holiday season!
2021-11-1153 min
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldJust the Songs - Human PartFull moon shining in my head it’s crying awooo…Whistle blowin’ runaway train leave the station awoo…You can try to win my heartBut you’ll only get the human partAwoo…Midnight prowlin’ got my soul a growlin’ awoo…PIckin’ up a rounder let the poor boy ride awoo…Once the howlin’ startsYou ain’t talking to the human partNo awoo…I got big white teethSharp as a bladeWhen my claws get in you...
2021-11-0302 minJosh and Tom Devour the WorldJust The Takes - "Bride Share"In this take, Tom explores taking the process of hitching bride and groom hback from the traditional religious entities and bringing wedding power back to the people.
2021-11-0303 min
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldSeason 2, Episode 6: Scott Bunn, Recliner Notes - an exploration of Bob DylanWhen Scott Bunn graduated from Wake Forest University he should have declared his major as "Polymath." Whether it's sports as co-host of "Run That Back," Asheville's Indy Sports Radio Show, writing comedy sketches, playing dad/husband, plucking on the ol' 6 string or writind thoughtful explorations of some of Bob Dylan's greatest songs as part of his blog "Recliner Notes," it has to be said that Scott is a man of many talents.We do a deep dive with Scott about all that brought him to his most recent adventure, Recliner Notes, and find out what makes a...
2021-11-031h 04
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldSeason 2, Ep. 5 - Edwin Arnaudin, Asheville Movie GuyJust in time for scary movie season, we bring in Asheville movie critic, Edwin Arnaudin, to give his picks and we find out all about his work as a film critic for ashvillemovies.com, Mountain Xpress, Citizen-Times and many more!We also devour some small screen titles including "Only Murders in the Building," books, and much much more on this excellent episode.Devour with us!
2021-10-2859 minJosh and Tom Devour the WorldSeason 2, Episode 4: Byron Ballard - Asheville's "Village Witch"It's the spooky season and what better way to get into the spirit of the season than by talking to Asheville's Village Witch, Byron Ballard! We find out so much about what it means to be a witch in modern times. We discuss the forensics of folk medicine, learn to pronounce "Samhain," and discuss topics such skin cream, Phish lyrics, sunflower seeds, and the dangers of candy corn. Get a little spooky and devour with us!
2021-10-191h 00Josh and Tom Devour the WorldJust the Takes - "Take the Note"In this take, Tom reminds us that, before we get defensive, perhaps a better response is to "Take the note." Good advice always. Devour it!
2021-10-1904 minJosh and Tom Devour the WorldJust the Songs 3: Beer Belly BluesBeer Belly BluesA:Woke up this morningAnd I looked in the mirrorWoke up this morningTook a hard look in the mirrorDidn’t see no head, no legs, no tailJust a bell-y full of beerA:Only 2 things make me sad in this ol’ worldBut they happen all the timeOnly 2 things make me sadBut they happen all the timeThe first one is seeing the trut...
2021-10-1903 min
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldSeason 2, Ep. 3 - Leah Rainis, Asheville Brewers AllianceAsheville is famous for its climate, natural splendour, art and music scene, and of course...BEER!We sit down with Leah Rainis of The Asheville Brewers Alliance and discuss all of the ins and outs of the craft beverage industry, its impact on Asheville, upcoming Beer events and discuss some of our favorite selections from the many available fall brews. Also discussed - grapes, scary movies, snacks and much, much, more!Devour with us!
2021-10-131h 03Josh and Tom Devour the WorldJust The Songs: "Chase the Cold"Chase the ColdWhere you going all packed for a ride.You want me to think you got nothing to hide?You've been leaving since you come through the door.Don't know what you're wasting time for.Chorus:Grass don't grow on a rolling stone,You gotta keep moving just to chase the cold…Just to chase the cold away.Nobody answersWhenever I callIt’s to be expectedBut...
2021-10-1102 minJosh and Tom Devour the WorldJust The Takes: "Tom Plays HORDE Tour"As a part of our episode about Colonel Bruce Hampton, Tom shared his experience of sharing the stage (or at least the side stage) with Phish, Widespread Panic, Aquarium Rescue Unit and the rest of HORDE tour. Enjoy this tale/take and be sure to subscribe to "Josh and Tom Devour the World!"
2021-10-1103 minJosh and Tom Devour the WorldJust The Takes: "Dryer Balls"Tom gives us a take every week and, this season, we'd like to highlight those ina series called "Just The Takes." This one was the first take from our new season and our awesome episode with Nick Davis - director of the 30 for 30 series "Once Upon a Time in Queens." This take is all about doing what it takes to really go somewhere and the value such an excursion gives us. And it also gives us a chance to consider what "dryer balls" can tell us about our genetics.Note: "Dryer Balls" are not to be...
2021-10-1102 minJosh and Tom Devour the WorldJust The Songs: "Thanks For Playing"Each week, our episodes end with an original song by Josh. This season, I'm going to try to release each song on its own for those who have a hankerin' for a tune. This was the song from our first episode of Season 2."Thanks for Playing"I said,“Thanks for playing that country songI haven't heard it in far too longI didn’t mind, but don't get me wrongYou missed a word or twoA couple notes were out of tuneBu...
2021-10-0804 min
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldSeason 2, Episode 2: Jerry Grillo, Author of "The Music and Mythocracy of Col. Bruce Hampton"Col. Bruce Hampton, Ret. is one of the most enigmatic and influential characters in rock music history, and it takes a brave and committed character to try to capture all of that enigma. Jerry Grillo, with his biography "The Music and Mythorcracy of Col. Bruce Hampton" has done just that!In this episode we talk synchronicities, idiosyncracies and our appreciation for the broad ranging influence of Col. Bruce - from his time as the front man of the legendary Hampton Grease Band, to his later years with Aquarium Rescue Unit, and to his most legendary exit from...
2021-10-051h 03
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldSeason 2, Episode 1: Nick Davis, author/director - "Once Upon a Time in Queens"/"Competing With Idiots"Welcome back to "Josh and Tom Devour the World" - SEASON 2! We've got great guests and ideas lined up to devour with you this season, which will run from now until the holidays. Our first guest has been very busy! Nick Davis is an author and director of many things, but most recently he directed a documentary about the World Champion 1986 Mets as part of ESPN's 30 for 30 franchise. Simultaneously, he finished up a book about his grandfather and great uncle "Competing with Idiots." The book chronicles the lives of Herman and Joe Mankiewicz of "Citizen Kane" fame (am...
2021-09-2853 min
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Twenty Three: Joe Zimmerman, ComedianJoe Zimmerman has a soothing voice. A long-time Asheville resident, Joe has carved out his own highly successful path through the comedy world finding his way onto stages like "The Late Late Show," John Oliver's New York Stand Up Show and the Montreal "Just for Laughs" festival. We catch Joe just before he comes back to Asheville for an August 18th appearance at the Orange Peel!We devour ice cream, Phish, birds, golfing and stonks as we catch up and devour with the fantastic Joe Zimmerman.Devour with us!
2021-08-1748 min
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Twenty-Two: Glenis Redmond, Imagination Activist and PoetGlenis Redmond returns to devour with us as the first ever return guest on the Josh and Tom Devour the World podcast! Glenis shares so much about herself and her journey as a poet, cancer survivor, Gigi, mother and Black Carolinian. We learn about her most recent trip to The Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montogomery, Alabama - a pilgrimage that is still resonating with her and a story that we are sure will resonate with you. We also devour topics such as mixing metals, mixing jello, mixing jello shots, portobello mushrooms, k...
2021-07-141h 02
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Twenty-One: Ehren Cruz, Transformative Coach, Experience CatalystEhren Cruz has made a real shift! After seven years as Artistic Director with the world famous Lake Eden Arts Festival, Ehren found himself in need of a change when the pandemic hit and there was no art to direct. So some soul searching and a few months later, Ehren has launched a career helping people to transform their mental and spiritual states - sometimes involving experiences with psychedelic and entheogenic substances. Ehren shares all he is learning as he moves into this exciting field and we get a chance to devour it all with him along with other...
2021-06-2958 min
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Twenty: Alli Marshall, Author/Poet, Owner of AM/FM BroadcastAlli Marshall has been devouring the arts and entertainment scene in Asheville for years. As the long time A&E columnist for local Mountain Xpress weekly news journal, Alli has scene just about every band, dance/theatre troupe, and comedian that has graced a stage in Asheville. As a performer and poet, she's created works of her own for the Asheville Fringe Festival (among other stages) and is now working to help local artists elevate their own voices as an artists' media consultant in her new venture - AM/FM Broadcast.We sit down with Alli and...
2021-06-1944 min
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Nineteen: Kim Roney, Asheville City CouncilKim Roney is in it for her neighbors. Whether its advocating for public transportation, affordable housing, or better access to the process of city government, Kim Roney has been serving the city for 14+ years as an advocate and now as a member of the City Council. We devour the most recent decisions facing the city including the upcoming budget fight and the recent decision to remove the Vance monument. Plus we hear Tom's take on recent sports fan misbehavior and Josh gives us one song in two different octaves - that's two, two, two octaves in one! **Pl...
2021-06-0751 min
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Eighteen: Claude Coleman, Jr. - Ween, Sound Space @ the Rabbit MotelWhat a thrill to devour the world with Claude Coleman Jr.! Claude is the owner and manager of Sound Space Rehearsal Studios at the historic Rabbit Motel in downtown Asheville, a mulit-instrumentalist, and probably best known as drummer with the psychedlic punk rock country funk band Ween. Claude joins us to devour on topics such as his new project (the aforementioned rehearsal studios), children's books, how he chose Asheville, and his "longest standing side gig" drummer for the "Karaoke from Muskogee" house band. We find out about all that and more as we devour the world with Claude Coleman Jr...
2021-05-2953 min
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Seventeen: Heather Maloy, Terpsicorps Theatre of DanceHeather Maloy is super busy! On top of directing the amazing Asheville-based ballet company, Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance, which brings international dancers to Asheville every summer for amazing artistic experiences, she is also producing shows outside in two brand new spaces in Asheville and Winston-Salem AND moving! She slowed down just enough to devour a bit of the world with Tom and Josh on this weeks episode. Topics include peanuts, sketch comedy, famous last words, and why Josh gets so emotional when he sees and dance performance.You'll get emotional too when you hear this episode! Find out...
2021-05-2549 min
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Sixteen: Pete Weiss, Mix/Master MasterPete Weiss is a musician and audio engineer who has mastered and mixed sound for some of the best names in showbusiness - Warren Zivon, Devo, The Jayhawks, Type O Negative and Cher! Pete teaches us all about the the art of mixing, the difference between that and mastering, and we also devour a wide variety of topics from returning to long working days, Time Loop movies, great radio stations, Beyond Burgers, mezcal negronis and much, much more!Devour with us!
2021-05-1350 min
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldMOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND BONUS EPISODE: Just the Songs Show, Vol. 1Every episode of the show ends with an original song from Capt. Josh. With Fifteen Episodes under our belt, we decided to share a collection of just the songs.It's also Mother's Day weekend, and like his cowboy heroes from the Willie Nelson tune, the Josh would rather "give you a song than diamonds or pearls." So for all the moms out there, here's fifteen songs with plenty of fun interstitial memories from our first three and a half months of podcasts.Let your ears devour with us!
2021-05-0851 min
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Fifteen: Liz Whalen Tallent - The Orange Peel/Rabbit RabbitLiz Whalen Tallent's father called on her to help for a summer gig back in 2006 to help out around Asheville's iconic Live Music Venue, The Orange Peel. 15 years later, she's still managing the venue which has become synonymous with Asheville's Live Music scene - hosting legendary acts from the Smashing Pumpkins to the Beastie Boys and live comedy like Duncan Trussell, Tig Notaro, and Marc Maron. She's also launched downtown Asheville's newest outdoor venue - Rabbit Rabbit - a joint venture with Asheville Pizza. As if that wasn't enough, Liz has also been busy during the pandemic w...
2021-04-2850 min
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Fourteen: Dr. Yele Aluko, Chief Medical Officer, Ernst & YoungDr. Yele Aluko is the Chief Medical Officer of the Americas for Ernst & Young and he is working on some of the most complicated issues of our time in one of the most complicated industries - Health Care. As devourers of the world we sit down with Dr. Aluko to talk about how consumers interact with the health care system, we discuss the root causes of health inequity, and what health consumers can do to help ensure better health outcomes when they need to interact with the system.We also talk peach flavoring, this week's seitan offering...
2021-04-2352 min
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Thirteen: Jessica Tomasin, Echo Mtn. Records/Connect Beyond FestivalIt's a "baker's dozen" of episodes for Josh and Tom, and joining us for this episode is one of Asheville's own, the amazing Jessica Tomasin! Jessica is the General Manager of Echo Mountain Studios and the brain trust behind the Connect Beyond Festival. We connect with Jessica about the festival, the studio and beyond with topics like Tom's dream/Jessica's nightmare meal of seafood salad, the Connect Beyond book club, the many changes in the music industry, Saturday Night Live and Jessica's musical project with Ben Hovey - Golden Graveyard.Then stick around after the break to h...
2021-04-141h 05
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Twelve: Peter Adamson, The History of Philosophy PodcastPeter Adamson is Professor of Philosophy at Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich, Germany and King's College in London, and he has a story to tell - namely "the Entire History of Philosophy With out ANY Gaps." Peter has been telling this story via his podcast "The History of Philosophy" for more than ten years with his delightful offering that focuses on the contributions of different philosophers or philosophical concepts each and every week. Peter joins us to specifically give us some insight about what some of the philosophers have said about "devouring," (especially"eatin' and drinkin') as well a...
2021-04-071h 18
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Eleven: Mike Dillon, Vibraphone ShamanOn "Episode Eleven" we turn it up to "Eleven" with inimitable vibraphone visionary, Mike Dillon.Mike is a musician and firebreather of a performer/songwriter. Over the past year he's recorded not one, not two, but three albums of new music. We discuss his records, his process and his take on all things from music to politics to life on the road. Speaking of the road, his live shows are not to be missed and he will appear in Asheville at a socially distanced outdoor show with Brian Haas on April 7 at One World West Brewing! More...
2021-04-061h 13
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Ten: Stephanie Morgan/Chloe Taylor - Musician/Voiceover ActorWe catch up with the one and only, Stephanie Morgan! An Asheville staple on the music scene with projects like stephaniesid and Pink Mercury, she has taken her talents to the West Coast where her voice is making waves as voice actor, Chloe Taylor. We devour and demolish on the topics of multiple personas/personalities, hiking, "fast woods," turtles, meditation and much, much more! And of course, a timely take from Tom and a weekly offering from the muses by Josh - a song intended for two voices...but performed by one.Devour with us!
2021-03-261h 16
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Nine: The Get Right Band - Silas Durocher and Jesse GentryThe Get Right Band celebrates 10 years of wowing audiences this Friday evening at the Salvage Station in Asheville, NC. Nearly a year after their most recent release "Itchy Soul" 2 of the trio's members join Josh and Tom to devour all subjects! The menu includes feelings, maturing, English Bagels, Confucius and a little bit of birds and the musical bees. You can find the album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Zd7WrOfRKQKmVRiX3CQK0?si=hN9zw4_rQ6WCB75WO8g18ACome devour with us!
2021-03-171h 07
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Eight: Angie Flynn-McIver, Theatre Director/CoachAngie Flynn-McIver is a powerhouse. Whether working to produce and direct shows with Asheville's premiere professional theatre company, NC Stage, or as a coach for speakers and presenters with her company Ignite: CSP, Angie has proven over and over again that she has the wherewithal to perform at the absolute highest echelons of achievement. She also happens to be the first person that Josh ever met in North Carolina! We tell that story and devour on a variety of subjects including books, book clubs, unexpected gifts, the word "wherewithal" and a variety of other topics on this week's episode.
2021-03-111h 03
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Seven: Gar Ragland, Founder - Citizen VinylGar Ragland is a man on a mission! As a long-time producer of musical artists, he saw an opportunity in the vinyl record industry and is making the most of it with his new project, Citizen Vinyl - a full scale vinyl record press located in the Asheville Citizen-Times building in downtown Asheville. What started out as a pure manufacturing project as become a multi-faceted venue with artisan deli, coffee, craft cocktails, a record store and full recording studio! We're glad he carved out a few minutes to talk about this vinyl pressing project along with pressing subjects like...
2021-03-041h 05
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Six: Glenis Redmond, PoetHow do you introduce the amazing Glenis Redmond? She is a poet, educator, author and "imagination activist." She's also a daughter, mother, grandmother, and voice of hope and inspiration. She's also an "ear hustler," who listens with her skin and believes in miracles. Find out all that Glenis has been devouring recently and how it has shaped and focused her work.Topics include: Birds, cheese, more cheese, horse movies, "Joe Pera Talks With You," poetry vs. philosophy and much much more! Devour with us! Please subscribe and review!
2021-02-2659 min
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Five: Jim Bernfield, Filmmaker (Me To Play, 2021)Jim Bernfield is a 49ers fan and GrapeNuts enthusiast who found his real calling as a professional filmmaker - a skill that is well-evidenced in his latest work, Me To Play, showing now through February 25th, 2021 as part of the Slamdance Film Festival. The documentary follows actors Dan Moran and John Christopher Jones, both living with the debilitating effects of Parkinson's Disease, as they work to mount a production of Samuel Beckett's play Endgame; a play that Beckett wrote as a response to the death of his own mother and aunt from Parkinson's. We discuss the ins and outs...
2021-02-171h 07
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Four: Aaron Price, MusicianThis week, Josh and Tom Devour with Aaron Price - Asheville musician and fellow member of Reasonably Priced Babies Improv Comedy! Aaron has a new recording out - Voyager - which you can find on bandcamp - https://aaronprice1.bandcamp.com/album/voyager - and in this episode we devour and demolish the inspiration for the various tracks on the record, catch up with Aaron after his birthday festivities, talk a little about what we miss devouring and are tired of devouring and we get a special Zoom Bomb appearance by a very special MYSTERY GUEST!
2021-02-121h 09
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Three: Nate Barton, Visual ArtistVisual Artist and educator Nate Barton joins us to devour and demolish on the subjects of art, creativity and gallery openings in the age of Covid. Nate's latest gallery opening "The Creative Well" will be at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts and on Zoom this Friday, 2/5/21 at 4:30 pm. You can find Nate's work on his website - natebartonworks.com - and more about the exhibition at blackmountainarts.org. Other topics: Meditation, Dr. Pepper, Gummy Vitamin THCDKs, teaching and mid-life crises in the digital age. Also Tom delivers his take about the actions of a politician who shall...
2021-02-041h 03
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode Two: "Michele Scheve and Matt Mittan, Radio Entrepreneurs"Michele Scheve (Slice of Life Comedy, Asheville Disclaimer, Biz Radio/Buzz Radio Asheville and AshevilleFM) and Matt Mittan (Biz Radio Asheville, Buzz Radio Asheville) join us to devour and demolish! This Asheville duo discuss what they've been devouring - from Cheeto Puffs to Smarties to some of Asheville's favorite local music as part of their new venture BuzzRadioAsheville! We catch up after many months away as old friends do, and then we finally record it on the third try after internet interruptions and poor execution on the part of one of our hosts. Here's a hint on whose fault...
2021-01-301h 09Josh and Tom Devour the WorldEpisode One: "Alex Bradley"Alex Bradley is the powerful trumpet sound you hear all around town in Asheville, and all over the world as a member of Empire Strikes Brass among many other projects! In this episode we devour Alex, get the history of his horn-playing and how he gets his inspiration. Also devour topics like mandarin oranges (vs. corporate "Cuties"), washed-flour seitan, bacon, "hen in a basket," mushroom powder, Andy Frasco, Budos Band and more...always more!Be sure to devour Alex Bradley on this Spotify Playlist: Devour Alex Bradley
2021-01-221h 09
Josh and Tom Devour the WorldJosh and Tom Devour the World - Episode Zero - "The Pre-Show Show" - with Guest AND Host Tom ChalmersFeaturing performer/improviser/comedian Tom Chalmers and CEO of Bright Star Touring Theatre, Josh Batenhorst, this podcast is designed to take a look at consumerism, the hosts' personal consumer habits, and how those habits affect/effect what they create. Each episode discusses what the hosts have been "eating/drinking and thinking" over the past week and then includes an interview with a real-life working artist, creator or thinker.This week we discuss fancy take-out, Plato's Republic, Steve Sax Syndrome and the Coffin Corner Kick, the American bungling of funerals and religion during Covid and...
2021-01-141h 06