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Talk Paper ScissorsHow to Compose an Iconic Podcast Theme (Serial)Send a textLights! Microphone! Podcast -- Episode 2 What goes into creating a piece of music that defines a cultural moment? Nick Thorburn, the composer behind Serial's unforgettable theme, sits down with host Shana to tell the story. Spoiler: it all happened in a weekend, and he had no idea the show would become a global phenomenon. Nick walks through his creative process: how he approached the project as a straightforward freelance job, why he drew inspiration from Twin Peaks, and what it means to work as...
2026-03-1014 min
Leighton Night with Brian Wecht297: No Country for Old Lizards (feat. Nick Thorburn)On this lovely ep, we're joined by musician and artist Nick Thorburn (insta: @nickfromislands) to discuss such hard-hitting topics as the best/worst movie dogs, the Forbes 30 Under 30 spam email list, innovations in reed technology, the zen of making art, film school, Cine2Nerdle, and more! Go to https://tinyurl.com/f4ywnnep to get tickets for the SELAH Shoulder to Shoulder benefit concert on December 8th to see Brian, Nick, Tim Heidecker, Neil Hamburger, Cold War Kids, Jamie Loftus, and many many more awesome folks!Do you hate ads but love this show? Do you...
2025-11-281h 36
The Brent Weinbach Podcast476: Spirit Bully w/ Nick ThorburnReturning guest and musician Nick Thorburn joins the podcast to talk about growing up on the island and dust and stuff. For extended episodes, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/poundcast For video, check out: www.youtube.com/brentweinbachpodcast
2025-11-1251 min
Who Charted?Pain Piggies w/ Nick ThorburnRocktober continues with Nick Thorburn of Islands, The Unicorns, Mister Heavenly and your favorite theme songs! Topics include: Stone Morris, Non-Wolv Jackman, Zoomcore.Join the Chart Mart on whochartedpod.com to get new episodes of TWO CHARTED every week, as well as the full archives of Whooch, Twooch, Preem Stream and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-10-291h 18
One Wyoming Podcast with Ryan ThorburnOne Wyoming Podcast with Ryan Thorburn Episode 63 with Cowboy Basketball's Nick Whitmore, Matija Belic and Leland WalkerOne Wyoming Podcast with Ryan Thorburn Episode 63 with Cowboy Basketball's Nick Whitmore, Matija Belic and Leland Walker
2025-10-1031 min
The DogFatherMr. Labrador vs. Mr Cocker Spaniel: Who Wins? - Nick RidleyCharlie is joined by renowned Cocker Spaniel trainer Nick Ridley for the latest episode of The DogFather podcast.Charlie has long been associated with Labradors, while Nick is celebrated for his expertise with Cockers—but when the two are compared head-to-head, who comes out on top? This lively episode brings together two seasoned veterans of the sport as they share their experiences, their passion for working dogs in the field, and a few unforgettable retrieving stories along the way.Watch Nick's Videos Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1IeEGEImftzvnvrVMHchw/videos
2025-09-2830 min
Radio Snooker with Nick MetcalfeCliff Thorburn on first World Champions DinnerOne of snooker's most celebrated champions Cliff Thorburn, who had his greatest victory at the Crucible 45 years ago, speaks to me about the first World Champions Dinner.A number of former champions, including Thorburn, attended the event in Sheffield ahead of this year's World Snooker Championship.
2025-04-1801 minRadio Snooker with Nick MetcalfeCliff Thorburn on Masters memories + tributes to Ray Reardon & Terry GriffithsI've had the pleasure and privilege of speaking with one of snooker's truly beloved champions of yesteryear, Cliff Thorburn.Three-time Masters winner Thorburn shares some of his memories of the event on its 50th birtday after I show him a picture from the first edition in 1975. Cliff also pays tribute to two wonderful champions we've lost recently, Ray Reardon and Terry Griffiths. Keep your thoughts coming please. Let me know what you think of the Radio Snooker output. All feedback is welcome. Tweet me @RadioSnooker or email radiosnooker@mail.com
2025-01-1707 minRadio Snooker with Nick MetcalfeWST Head of Media Ivan Hirschowitz on changes at 2025 MastersIvan Hirschowitz talks to me at Alexandra Palace about the changes at the 2025 Masters, including new fan zone areas. Happy Birthday to the Masters. Fifty years old to this very day. The first Masters in 1975 began on January 13th, with John Pulman v Cliff Thorburn and Alex Higgins v Bill Werbeniuk.
2025-01-1307 min
Tour Stories/The Check-In with Joe PlummerNick Thorburn 's new single-Hold (a song for Aaron Bushnell)
Nick Thorburn is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist residing in Los Angeles. Nick has fronted and co-founded bands such as The Unicorns, Human Highway, Mister Heavenly and Islands. Nicks newest single Hold (a song for Aaron Bushnell) is dedicated to Aaron Bushnell, an active US serviceman who publicly took his life in an act of extreme protest of the United States support of Israel in the Israel-Hamas war. Nick tells us why Aaron Bushnell’s self-immolation deeply affected him, how it motivated him to write Hold and why he chose to give all the proceeds to Glia, the life-saving medica...
2024-11-1528 min
Into MusicInto Music: Nick ThorburnIn this conversation, Nick Thorburn discusses discovering his own creativity, meeting his Unicorns bandmate Alden Penner, and what he thinks of his body of work to date.
2024-09-1933 minOne Wyoming Podcast with Ryan ThorburnOne Wyoming Podcast Episode 22 with Cross Country Coaches Scott Dahlberg and Nick Costello and Cowgirl Volleyball Coach Kaylee PriggeOne Wyoming Podcast Episode 22 with Cross Country Coaches Scott Dahlberg and Nick Costello and Cowgirl Volleyball Coach Kaylee Prigge
2024-08-2323 min
Indie Basketball: The PodcastNick Thorburn (Islands)We have our very first returning guest on the podcast in Nick Thorburn of the band Islands and formerly The Unicorns. He's back to talk about a new Islands album and what makes it different than previous ones. We also talked playoffs, Raptors, offseason, NBA trading cards, and having previously done Build-a-Band, it's his turn to do Musician Matchups with some Raptors legends.
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We have a brand new Half Court Session with Runnner, now available: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball
Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists And Take A Jum...
2024-07-1638 min
Kreative KontrolEp. #882: IslandsEVERY OTHER KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO $6 USD MONTHLY PATREON SUPPORTERS. This one is fine, but please subscribe now on Patreon so you never miss full episodes. Thanks!Nick Thorburn discusses the new Islands album, What Occurs, whether or not it concludes a trilogy, why he chose to make an album on Vancouver Island for the first time and also its unique, live-off-the-floor recording style with Adam Halferty and Evan and Geordie Gordon, a bad basketball injury and air guitar, paraphrasing John Lennon and/or Pusha T, conceptual lyrics and David Geffen’s Jackson Po...
2024-07-021h 18
And Introducing#124 NICK THORBURN!Welcome to another And Introducing, Also Interviewing, where today we are talking to Nick Thorburn! You might also known Nick Thorburn as Nick Diamonds. He's been a consistently joyous and joyously consistent presence on the "indie rock" circuit for over twenty years. He fronts the band Islands (and previously The Unicorns) and they have a new album out called What Occurs. We had Nick on the pod to talk about the album as well as his unique live band member Andy, indie rock beeves, and much much more...
Listen to What Occurs: https://islandsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/what-occurs
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2024-07-011h 06
Two Jons Don't Make a RightFrom Islands: Nick "New Album" ThorburnIslands has a new record out called "What Occurs" and Islands lead singer Nick Thorburn couldn't be more stoked to release it Friday June 21st.
Lead singer Nick Thorburn leans against the jet black wall of LA's "Club Zebulon" and languidly sips his White Claw spritzer.
"I love the new record. It's called "What Occurs"" he offers, blue eyes piercing through the hazy dimness of the hipster mecca.
"But the thing is, I spent dozens of hours on this album, I put my friends on it, we collabed on it, it was a...
2024-06-221h 03
Tour Stories/The Check-In with Joe PlummerThe Check-In with Nick Thorburn-Islands-Mister Heavenly
Nick Thorburn is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist residing in Los Angeles. Nick has fronted and co-founded bands such as The Unicorns, Human Highway, Mister Heavenly and Islands. The newest Islands record, What Occurs, is out now an available everywhere. In this episode, old pals and current bandmates Joe and Nick get cheeky and personal, touching on their first meeting, what bonds them and why they owe Ryan Kattner all the credit for their friendship. Nick shares the germ of inspiration behind What Occurs, how they wrote and recorded the record on an actual island and why live collaboration is...
2024-06-2158 min
The Best Show with Tom ScharplingTOP 25 WINNERS WHO ARE LOSERS/LOSERS WHO ARE WINNERS! NICK THORBURN! LIVE MUSIC FROM TORRES!Tom selects the TOP 25 WINNERS WHO ARE LOSERS (Elon Musk, Jerry Seinfeld, etc) and the TOP 25 LOSERS WHO ARE WINNERS (Rodney Dangerfield, John Starks, etc)! NICK THORBURN stops by the studio to nominate some Winners and Losers for the topic and talk with Tom about the new Islands album WHAT OCCURS! Also a killer set of live music from TORRES!SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShowWATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWIT...
2024-06-193h 04
The Best Show with Tom ScharplingTOP 25 WINNERS WHO ARE LOSERS/LOSERS WHO ARE WINNERS! NICK THORBURN! LIVE MUSIC FROM TORRES!Tom selects the TOP 25 WINNERS WHO ARE LOSERS (Elon Musk, Jerry Seinfeld, etc) and the TOP 25 LOSERS WHO ARE WINNERS (Rodney Dangerfield, John Starks, etc)! NICK THORBURN stops by the studio to nominate some Winners and Losers for the topic and talk with Tom about the new Islands album WHAT OCCURS! Also a killer set of live music from TORRES!SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShowWATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWIT...
2024-06-193h 09The Best Show with Tom ScharplingGRIFFIN NEWMAN! BILLY JOEL FAKE SONG MAKES NEWS! PERRY SHALL! TOM AT THE SPHERE! STEVE SLIMBALL IN NEW OLDBRIDGE! NICK THORBURN!GRIFFIN NEWMAN (Blank Check, The George Lucas Talk Show) returns to talk Fonzie, character actors, and Star Wars clichés! A Fox News affiliate in Houston thought our fake Billy Joel song was a real Billy Joel song - Tom and the Four Horsemen watch the clip live on the show! Back from his big night at The Grammy's, friend of the show PERRY SHALL regales us with tales of glitz, glamour, and gossip! Hear a call from STEVE SLIMBALL IN NEW OLDBRIDGE! Plus, TOM VISITED THE LAS VEGAS SPHERE! Who did he see? Find out right here! And who...
2024-02-073h 17The Best Show with Tom ScharplingGRIFFIN NEWMAN! BILLY JOEL FAKE SONG MAKES NEWS! PERRY SHALL! TOM AT THE SPHERE! STEVE SLIMBALL IN NEW OLDBRIDGE! NICK THORBURN!GRIFFIN NEWMAN (Blank Check, The George Lucas Talk Show) returns to talk Fonzie, character actors, and Star Wars clichés! A Fox News affiliate in Houston thought our fake Billy Joel song was a real Billy Joel song - Tom and the Four Horsemen watch the clip live on the show! Back from his big night at The Grammy's, friend of the show PERRY SHALL regales us with tales of glitz, glamour, and gossip! Hear a call from STEVE SLIMBALL IN NEW OLDBRIDGE! Plus, TOM VISITED THE LAS VEGAS SPHERE! Who did he see? Find out right here! And who...
2024-02-073h 13
RiYLEpisode 616: Nick Thorburn (of Islands and the Unicorns)This month marks 20 years since the Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone? The Unicorns' sophomore album is a singular triumph for a group that was clearly too beautiful to live. But it didn't take Nick Thorburn long to regroup after his seminal high school band imploded. There have been countless musical projects along the way, but Islands stands the tallest as longest tenured, most brilliant and best among them. The band returns this year with And That's Why Dolphins Lost Their Legs, the second album since Thornburn's self-imposed hiatus. It's bleak at times, but...
2023-10-2550 min
Weirder Together with Ben Lee and Ione SkyeHanging with Nick Thorburn (Islands)Nick joins us to chat about growing up with "boutique" woodmills, getting haunted by Hearst's ex-lovers and being handsome.The new Islands album "And That's Why Dolphins Lost Their Legs" OUT TODAY!Also check out Nick's podcast, THE CRITICAL PODCAST, here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/critical-podcast-the-critical-podcast/id1371710321 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-2541 minThe Best Show with Tom ScharplingTOP 50 SUNGLASSES WEARERS OF ALL TIME! ISLANDS PREMIERE! NICK THORBURN! ALBERTINA RIZZO! ROD FROM REDBRIDGE!Tom ranks the TOP 50 SUNGLASSES WEARERS OF ALL TIME with the help of NICK THORBURN, ALBERTINA RIZZO, and listeners! Plus, Nick debuts a brand new song and video from ISLANDS! Tom gets a disturbing call from ROD IN REDBRIDGE and much much more!SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShowWATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4lifeFOLLOW THE BEST...
2023-08-233h 12The Best Show with Tom ScharplingTOP 50 SUNGLASSES WEARERS OF ALL TIME! ISLANDS PREMIERE! NICK THORBURN! ALBERTINA RIZZO! ROD FROM REDBRIDGE!Tom ranks the TOP 50 SUNGLASSES WEARERS OF ALL TIME with the help of NICK THORBURN, ALBERTINA RIZZO, and listeners! Plus, Nick debuts a brand new song and video from ISLANDS! Tom gets a disturbing call from ROD IN REDBRIDGE and much much more!SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShowWATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4lifeFOLLOW THE BEST...
2023-08-233h 08Two Jons Don't Make a Right2 Jons Uber Pool with Kristen Schaal and Nick ThorburnLegend and friend Kristen Schaal is on the show, and is incredible, and Th3N! somehow through the power of serendipity and the magic of Los Angeles, somewhere between the moon and Mulholland, The Jons score a second guest, legend and friend Nick Thorburn (Islands, Unicorns, Serial, Best Show Theme, etc) as they drive past his place in the Fartvan and beckon him. This episode breaks the mold in more ways than one. Let’s just say we “get out of the van”. That's all I'll say! Enjoy our driving podcast! Like and Subscribe and Review!
2023-05-161h 07Counter-Currents Radio – Counter-CurrentsCounter-Currents Radio Podcast No. 475 The Writers’ Bloc with Karl Thorburn on Unlimited Power563 words / 2:02:23
Nick Jeelvy welcomed longtime friend of the show Karl Thorburn to the latest broadcast of The Writers’ Bloc to discuss unlimited power and its applications.
Topics discussed include:
00:06:30 What has Karl Thorburn been up to since his last appearance on The Writers’ Bloc?
00:10:00 We’ve seen the bottom of inflation
00:12:30 Shortages are always followed by a glut and winter expenses in Europe
00:12:30 The saving of Renault when the government eats the debt
00:13:30 We’re not headed towards Argentina-like conditions
00:14:30 Nuclear power is very predictable and doesn’t take up a...
2022-08-1500 minCounter-Currents Radio – Counter-CurrentsCounter-Currents Radio Podcast No. 475 The Writers’ Bloc with Karl Thorburn on Unlimited Power563 words / 2:02:23
Nick Jeelvy welcomed longtime friend of the show Karl Thorburn to the latest broadcast of The Writers’ Bloc to discuss unlimited power and its applications.
Topics discussed include:
00:06:30 What has Karl Thorburn been up to since his last appearance on The Writers’ Bloc?
00:10:00 We’ve seen the bottom of inflation
00:12:30 Shortages are always followed by a glut and winter expenses in Europe
00:12:30 The saving of Renault when the government eats the debt
00:13:30 We’re not headed towards Argentina-like conditions
00:14:30 Nuclear power is very predictable and doesn’t take up a...
2022-08-1500 min
Bible Brothers: A Comedy Podcast About The Bible111. JOSHUA 15 - The "Mapkin" Contest w/NICK THORBURN & DAVID O'REILLYNICK THORBURN & DAVID O'REILLY join the Bible Brothers for arguably the most boring chapters in Bible history. But it led us to come up with a contest at least. Send in those map drawings!
Rate us on iTunes and spread the good word of the Bible (Brothers podcast)! Please admire our beautiful Linktree: https://linktr.ee/biblebrothers
2022-07-3159 min
The Best Show with Tom ScharplingBEST SHOW 24 PT1 - CONAN O'BRIEN! KURT VILE! THE GORCH! JO FIRESTONE! JULIE KLAUSNER! NICK THORBURN PERFORMS!The BEST SHOW 24 KICKS OFF with amazing guests! CONAN O'BRIEN calls in and gets a surprise visit from THE GORCH! Rocker KURT VILE checks in and sings Tom a special song! JO FIRESTONE and JULIE KLAUSNER bring the laughs and set the bar for 24 hours of greatness! All this, plus NICK THORBURN delivers the first incredible live set of music from our performance space!WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4lifeSUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PAT...
2022-07-282h 46Counter-Currents Radio – Counter-CurrentsCounter-Currents Radio Podcast No. 448 The Writers’ Bloc with Karl Thorburn on Mutually Assured Destruction
177 words / 2:05:43
Karl Thorburn joined host Nick Jeelvy on the last broadcast of The Writer’s Bloc to discuss his fresh and revolutionary ideas about the doctrine of Mutually Assured Destruction, as well as answer questions from listeners, and it is now available for download and online listening.
Topics discussed include:
00:13:35 Mutually Assured Destruction
00:16:30 The popularization of the concept
00:17:59 Diseases as weapons
00:25:19 On European creativity
00:27:50 Albert Einstein would steal ideas
00:30:10 Back to mutually assured destruction
00:32:47 The Russian policy of “escalate to deescalate”
00:42:00 Low-yield nuclear weapons in the...
2022-05-2600 minCounter-Currents Radio – Counter-CurrentsCounter-Currents Radio Podcast No. 448 The Writers’ Bloc with Karl Thorburn on Mutually Assured Destruction
177 words / 2:05:43
Karl Thorburn joined host Nick Jeelvy on the last broadcast of The Writer’s Bloc to discuss his fresh and revolutionary ideas about the doctrine of Mutually Assured Destruction, as well as answer questions from listeners, and it is now available for download and online listening.
Topics discussed include:
00:13:35 Mutually Assured Destruction
00:16:30 The popularization of the concept
00:17:59 Diseases as weapons
00:25:19 On European creativity
00:27:50 Albert Einstein would steal ideas
00:30:10 Back to mutually assured destruction
00:32:47 The Russian policy of “escalate to deescalate”
00:42:00 Low-yield nuclear weapons in the...
2022-05-2600 min
Comfort Monk PodcastEp. 78 – Nick Thorburn (Islands, The Unicorns)Welcome back to Season 3 of the Comfort Monk podcast! So excited for what we have in store this year. Today, Dylan sits down with Nick Thorburn and talk about his approach to art in all of its forms. Thanks for everyone’s ongoing support for CM!
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2022-04-1843 min
Comfort Monk PodcastEp. 78 – Nick Thorburn (Islands, The Unicorns)Welcome back to Season 3 of the Comfort Monk podcast! So excited for what we have in store this year. Today, Dylan sits down with Nick Thorburn and talk about his approach to art in all of its forms. Thanks for everyone's ongoing support for CM!
2022-04-1843 min
AM Live#4 - Music in the COVID era & Russia-Ukraine UpdateThe ascent of streaming platforms that deplete record sales and underpay artists, as well as the cancellation of live shows prompted by COVID, have severely hurt musicians’ ability to earn a living.
Nick Thorburn (Islands, Unicorns); Dan Boeckner (Wolf Parade, Operators); Arlen Thompson (Wolf Parade; Anunnaki); and Matt Lyall (Gold and Youth) join “AM Live” to discuss the state of indie music in the COVID era.
Plus, Dan and Arlen stick around to respond to the latest in the US-Russia showdown over Ukraine.
An all-British Columbia Boxing Day special.
Guests:
Nick Thorburn (Islands, Unicorns)
https://twitter.com/nickfromislands
https://www.islandsa...
2021-12-271h 35
The Best Show with Tom ScharplingTOM DOESN’T KNOW! GILBERT GOTTFRIED! STEVE GUNN! DOUBLE THREAT! THE GEORGE LUCAS TALK SHOW! WRECKLESS ERIC! NICK THORBURN! JELLOMAN! COLLEEN GREEN!THE BEST SHOW IS BACK WITH A BANG! A few weeks ago, Tom suggested that we do a show called "TOM DOESN'T KNOW," where Jason, Mike and Pat plan the show and Tom will have no prior knowledge of what will occur. AND HERE WE ARE! Tonight's Guests (in order): GILBERT GOTTFRIED! STEVE GUNN! DOUBLE THREAT! THE GEORGE LUCAS TALK SHOW! WRECKLESS ERIC! NICK THORBURN! JELLOMAN! COLLEEN GREEN!A LEGENDARY BEST SHOW!WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life...
2021-09-152h 41
VINTAGE SOCIETY PODCASTEP.164 // NICK THORBURN (ISLANDS)Nick Thorburn is a Canadian songwriter, producer, author and director. He is the driving creative force behind Islands, who’s eighth album “Islomania” is available now on vinyl and all music streaming platforms. We talk Alan Partridge, dark humour, Penguins, communicating without language, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, the cover of “Islomania”, returning to music, his editing process, recording across various studios, subverting expectations, darkness in music, accidentally covering a song, “Gore” and fulfilment in creativity. Theme Music: “Breakfast Burger” by Snack Villain See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informat
2021-07-0159 min
Tour Stories/The Check-In with Joe PlummerNick Waterhouse "The Rockers and the Posh"
Nick Waterhouse is a singer, songwriter and producer from Southern California and has released five LP's on Innovative Leisure., He was a previous guest on The Check-In and was kind enough to give us a bonus Tour Story from his first European tour. There may or may not be a secret visit from Joe's pal Nick Thorburn too. Whoops!Music by Nick Waterhouse and Joe PlummerUse Code Fret10 for a free month of Music Production Suite Pro and a 10% discount on all other software. visit https://www.izotope.com/en/lp/ruinous.html...
2021-06-0426 min
We Like Having FunEp46 - Recap of OHL 5/13/21 - Nick Thorburn, Sarah Squirm, and a special Poundcast!Ep46 - Recap of OHL 5/13/21 - Nick Thorburn, Sarah Squirm, and a special Poundcast!
2021-05-151h 18
Office Hours Live with Tim Heidecker157. Nick Thorburn, Sarah Squirm, Donald Trump Jr.Many mysteries were raised on today's show, and only some were answered! Tim was live in the studio in Glendale (or was he!) and the gang was joined by special guests musician Nick Thorburn (1:06:49), comedian Sarah Squirm (29:34) and rotten egg Donald Trump, Jr. (aka Uncle Phil) (15:48). Let's give Sarah Squirm's new Means TV series "The Sarah Vaccine" the OH bump over at means.tv/programs/sarahvaccine.Find out where in the world Tim is, watch and listen to AFTER HOURS, get the AD FREE mega podcast and much more at patreon.com/officehourslive.O...
2021-05-131h 35
Ologies with Alie WardExperimental Archaeology (OLD TOOLS/ATLATLS) with Angelo RobledoSpears! Sharp rocks! Ancient blades, bows and arrows and ...atlatls? What’s an atlatl? Experimental Archaeologist and decades-long ancient tool enthusiast Angelo Robledo is as passionate as an ologist can get. You likely have never heard of an atlatl, but by the end of the episode you’ll be carving one out of old lumber. Also covered: early axes, Indigenous traditions of Central and South America, ancient graffiti, tales of field work, archeology heroes, what to do if you find artifacts on a hike, and the physics of how far you can lob ancient weaponry, plus: the World Atlatl Asso...
2020-08-111h 45
Ologies with Alie WardToxinology (JELLYFISH VENOM) with Anna KlompenJellyfish stings: what are they and why do they hurt? And who studies them? Toxinologist Anna Klompen, that’s who. Speaking from her lab in Kansas, surrounded by jellies, the self-described professional jellyfish nerd invites us into her scientific Polyp Parlor to chat about barbs, neurotoxins, quick sting fixes, panty hose, the deadliest jellies, the harmless ones, pee, her favorite moments in science and the species that have her heart forever. Also: how and why to “find a way.”
Anna Klompen’s jellyfish venom website gelatinoussting.com
Follow her at Twitter.com/gelatinoussting or Instagram.com/gela...
2020-08-041h 13
Ologies with Alie WardMedusology (JELLYFISH) with Rebecca HelmWhat even *is* a jellyfish?! How do they eat? What are they made of? Can we eat them? Your new favorite Medusologist, Dr. Rebecca Helm, is a ray of human sunshine in the depths of the deep sea. Truly one of the finest biology conversations you may ever hear. Get ready for PacMan ghosts, pet jellyfish, the biggest and smallest jellies, new band names, live medusas, secret formulas to incite jellyfish puberty, and the lengths that she will go to to see a jelly bloom. And next week, your ears will fill with Toxinology as we explore jellyfish VENOM...
2020-07-301h 30
Ologies with Alie WardMinisode: Listeners Interview AlieUpdate! This episode posted on Tuesday per usual, then somehow un-published itself! Weird. Harrumph!
It’s been a rough week for ol' Dadward VonPodcast, including a technical difficulty that left her behind, so she asked listeners if they would rather have a bizzaro minisode that involved a 30-40 minute rant about raw tomatoes or an AMA, and guess what: here’s both, sort of. There was quite a bit of rambling an editing to make it a minisode, but we hope you enjoy.
This is just a weird summer porch hangout, answering your most asked ques...
2020-07-2335 min
Tour Stories/The Check-In with Joe PlummerNick Thorburn
Nick Thorburn is a singer, a writer, a guitarist and a graphic novelist. His book "Penguins" was published by Fantagraphics and released in 2018. In the previous year he wrote and directed the short film "That Dog" featuring Michael Cera, Janicza Bravo, Andrea Riseborough, Jon Daly and Tim Heidecker. He is also widely known for his score of the massively popular podcast Serial. Nick is a singer and guitarist for the bands Islands, Mister Heavenly and The Unicorns. He grew up in British Columbia and now resides in Los Angeles. In this episode he tells us about how he found h...
2020-07-2317 min
Ologies with Alie WardAperiology (MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY) with Joseph SaundersLights! Cameras! Arachnids! And lizards and bees and beetles. Macro photography is like magic: curved glass gives an entirely new take on the world, from dust on a cricket’s brow to a curious mantid stare to the elegant symmetry of spider whiskers. Joseph Saunders is an Oklahoma-based wildlife photographer whose larger-than-life photos of bugs and reptiles will make you realize just how little we appreciate the creatures on our window sills and skittering up our porches. We talk shop about cameras, bug hunts, lenses, patience, Moth Week, BlackAFinSTEM, and also getting into nature with different mobility concerns. Alie is...
2020-07-151h 24
Ologies with Alie WardAgnotology (IGNORANCE) with Robert ProctorYes, there is an -ology for that. Dr. Robert Proctor is a Stanford professor of the History of Science and co-edited the book “Agnotology: The Making & Unmaking of Ignorance,” having coined the word 30 years ago. We chat about everything from the true evils of tobacco marketing, to the sugar lobby, to racial injustice, horse vision, the psychology of the Flat Earther movement, which countries have the highest rates of climate denial, empathy, how to navigate difficult conversations and why it's critical to dismantle the systems of willful ignorance, starting locally.
Dr. Robert Proctor’s book, Agnotology
Dona...
2020-07-081h 08
Ologies with Alie WardBryology (MOSS) with Dr. Robin Wall KimmererAn instant classic. You’ll listen on repeat as world-renowned author, botanist, Indigenous ecology professor and bryologist Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer talks about her passion for moss. Cozy up for the most beautifully doled-out information about hidden worlds, overlooked mysteries, botanical drama, forests in miniature, Native peoples’ uses for moss and philosophies about science and ecology. Dr. Kimmerer, author of “Gathering Moss” and “Braiding Sweetgrass,” will change the way you see mosses forever, will inspire you to wear a loupe on a rope, and will soothe your soul with her beautiful voice and prose. Also bathmats, lawns and smoothies made of moss...
2020-06-301h 13
Ologies with Alie WardNeuroendocrinology (SEX & GENDER) Part 2 with Daniel PfauThe wonderful neuroscientist and endocrinology researcher Dr. Daniel Pfau is back for Part 2 to answer listener mail about how hormones affect our moods, the variation of gender expression, queer lizards, how a strict gender binary is harmful to entire populations, hormone replacement therapy, hormones in sports, gender dysphoria, additional info on the Gender Unicorn and more. They remain just charming and kind and this episode will help you further understand just how many ways there are to be human. Also: it’s okay to take a mental health day once in a while.
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2020-06-2456 min
Ologies with Alie WardNeuroendocrinology (SEX & GENDER) Part 1 with Daniel PfauHow many genders are there? How do you know if you’re queer? Is sexual orientation biological, and if so, how? The amazing Michigan State University neuroscientist and endocrinology researcher Dr. Daniel Pfau joins to share their path in academia finding the perfect research, understanding their own genderqueer identity, what animals in nature exhibit queer behavior, how hormones influence the brain, how important it was for them to find community and why the gender binary isn’t a good fit for a lot of people. They are just charming and kind and wonderful and this episode will help you unde...
2020-06-161h 09
Ologies with Alie WardVery Special Episode: BlackAFinSTEM with various OlogistsThe most ologists in one Ologies. And maybe my favorite episode ever. #BlackBirdersWeek was such a force that we wanted to keep the energy going by spotlighting not one, but 30 ologists. You’re about to meet 30 new science heroes who are @BlackAFinSTEM and chatting about electric fish snouts, urban birds, falcons, lizards, crocodiles, economics, carnivores, sea turtles, porcupine noses, butt breathing, Ivory Towers, microaggressions, and how being an ally is a learning process we can all get better at. Walk side by side through life as a Black academic and hear their tips to best support them as well as...
2020-06-101h 09
Ologies with Alie WardPelicanology (PELICANS) with Juita MartinezSpine mysteries, saggy sacs, limericks, flim flam, flags, #BlackBirdersWeek, sandals, divebombs, porcupine espionage, ice cream sandwiches and more! The warm and wonderful pelicanologist Juita Martinez studies these glorious dinosaurs and shares fieldwork stories, what it’s like to hold a floofy baby sea bird, what she loves about being in nature and resources for undergrads interested in becoming scientists. We also chat about birding and the amazing visibility campaign launched by BlackAFinSTEM, which is hosting online events this week to open the discussion about how racism affects Black naturalists, scientists, hikers and any other people of color who want to...
2020-06-041h 08
Ologies with Alie WardOikology (DECLUTTERING) with Jamie & Filip Hord + Joe FerrariWhy does clutter happen? How can we get rid of it and how will it affect us psychologically if we do? Buckle up for an episode that will lift your spirits and quite possibly change your life. We all have unfolded piles of laundry, that closet we don’t want to open, a tornado of papers on our desk that seems impossible to sort through. Enter: Oikology, the science of keeping things contained. Alie hunted down world-famous professional organizers, Jamie & Filip Hoard of Horderly to chat about -- FIRST OFF-- their name, plus gender and messes, when to call in...
2020-05-261h 33
Ologies with Alie WardPlanariology (VERY COOL WORMS, I PROMISE) with Oné PagánWho cares about flatworms? Guess what: you do. Planarian expert Dr. Oné Pagán shares his infectious enthusiasm for the teeny tiny ribbons of flesh that are helping scientists understand addiction, limb regeneration, stem cells, immortality and maybe aliens though probably not aliens. You’re about to be obsessed. We discuss where to find planarians, serendipitous science, taking risks in life, how these worms regrow themselves when they are cut into 279 pieces, marine flatworms, penis fencing, multipurpose mouth tubes, the Unabomber and more. Dr. Pagán is a gem of a human and you’re about to be smitten with fl...
2020-05-201h 00Tour Stories/The Check-In with Joe PlummerQuarantine Check-In with Nick Thorburn
A discussion with Nick Thorburn of Mister Heavenly and Islands during the Covid-19 PandemicUse Code Fret10 for a free month of Music Production Suite Pro and a 10% discount on all other software. visit https://www.izotope.com/en/lp/ruinous.html@thetourstories
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2020-05-1526 min
Ologies with Alie WardCoronasode: Virology Update (COVID-19) with Shannon Bennett & Mike NatterWhat kind of masks should you wear? How many people have had COVID-19 and don’t know? Do antibody tests work? When will we have a vaccine? Is it okay to picnic? Will there be a second wave? You need updates and we’ve got ologists. The wonderful Dr. Shannon Bennett from the first Virology episode joins us again, as well as New York City physician Dr. Mike Natter from the Diabetology episode. These two warm, informed professions dispel rumors, explain what life has been like on the front lines, address medications, describe new symptoms, “proning,” rates of asymptomatic folks, w...
2020-05-121h 08
Ologies with Alie WardArchitectural Technology (COMPUTER PROGRAMMING) with Iddris SanduIddris Sandu is only 22, but his life story is already legendary. This Architectural Technologist learned to program at the age of 11 and has worked with everyone from Kanye West to Nipsey Hussle to Space X. We talk coding, web design, holograms, and how programming works and what languages should you learn and why it's important. The designer and entrepreneur also shares his creative process, favorite programming languages, philosophies on future technology and why empathy matters in life and in design. He’s a true inspiration and Alie shamelessly begged him for life advice. Bonus: this one is pretty kid-friendly so...
2020-05-051h 11
RotoGraphs Fantasy BaseballThe Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 806 – Podopolooza (Sporer, Thorburn, Pollack, Simione, & Swan)This segment from Podopolooza features Justin Mason talking with Paul Sporer, Doug Thorburn, Nick Pollack, Michael Simione, and David Swan
2020-04-2900 min
Ologies with Alie WardNassology (TAXIDERMY) with Allis MarkhamGlass eyes! Pelts! Antlers! Hides! Bones! Tanning! Hilarious, charming and globally celebrated taxidermist Allis Markham chats about her passion for preserving animals for museums and institutions. She’s won multiple awards for her artful poses and meticulous work as an ethical taxidermist. With her flair for vintage styling, is perhaps the most elegant badass on planet Earth. Learn the process of making museum taxidermy, her favorite pieces she’s ever made, the best diorama halls, how to DIY it at home, the dos and don’ts of picking up roadkill, why she’s not a fan of 'crap taxidermy' and if...
2020-04-281h 31
Ologies with Alie WardPenguinology (PENGUINS) with Tom HartDo penguins have flippers or wings? Why do they waddle? Do they really mate for life? What’s up with pebble gifts? Are they squishy or dense? And why why why are they so cute? April 25th is World Penguin Day and there’s never been a better time to sit down with renown Penguinologist Dr. Tom Hart, a research fellow with Oxford University. We chat all about life on Antarctica, how he counts colonies, how you can help him count colonies, what penguins smell like, behaviors he’s witnessed, and why he does NOT find penguins cute. Rather he see...
2020-04-2158 min
Ologies with Alie WardGastroegyptology (BREAD BAKING) with Seamus BlackleySourdough starters! Ancient yeasts! Why we need/knead dough! And why you don't need to buy a starter to start. Polymath, particle physicist, inventor of the Xbox, and truly delightful fermentation nerd Seamus Blackley joins to chat about his kitchen adventures resurrecting dormant yeasts from 4,000 Egyptian baking vessels, plus wild yeasts, the infuriating myth of “yeast scarcity,” the beauty of everyday objects, the debt we owe our ancestors, the joy of getting to know your dough plus tons of tips for newbie and experienced bakers. The first half is all about the history of baking and yeasts and some hot...
2020-04-151h 27
Ologies with Alie WardPhilematology (KISSING) with Robin DunbarWhy do we kiss? What makes a good kiss or a bad kiss? How many microbes do we exchange? Is it good for us? One of the world’s most accomplished researchers on kissing, social behavior and relationships, Dr . Robin Dunar of Oxford University reluctantly agrees to be interviewed and explains how kissing may have evolved, how discos are research labs and friends are people you can invite yourself to have a beer with. Also: how to deal with the loneliness of isolation, autism and intimacy, why your cheerfulness may impact people you don’t even know and … Alie’s first...
2020-04-071h 06
The Best Show with Tom ScharplingNICK THORBURN! PHILLY BOY ROY! SOUND COLLAGE!THE BEST SHOW continues on! Tom hangs a sanitized mic cable from his car window to talk with NICK THORBURN! Nick plays some songs! PHILLY BOY ROY checks in! A CLASSIC BEST SHOW!WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4lifeSUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShowWATCH VIDEO EPISODES OF THE BEST SHOW:https://www.youtube.com/bestshow4life
2020-04-011h 57
World Wise WebThe mobile phoneIn 1973, Marty Cooper made the first public mobile phone call using his newly invented cell phone. Now, there are more mobile phones on the planet than people. Fourteen-year-old Becky, from Northern Ireland, asks Marty about that call and how his invention changed our lives.Producer: Tamsin Barber.
World Wise Web is a co-production between BBC World Service and BBC Rewind.
Music composed by Nick Thorburn
2020-02-2809 min
ologies with alie wardVolitional Psychology (PROCRASTINATION) with Dr. Joseph R. Ferrari“Everyone procrastinates, but not everyone is a procrastinator,” quoth Dr. Joe Ferrari, a charming, hilarious expert on the subject. The research psychologist, author and DePaul University professor sits down for a truly delightful exploration of why we procrastinate, how prevalent it is, when it becomes harmful, some myths about procrastination, why it’s similar to gambling, how decision-making can feel paralyzing, how to trust your own abilities, and most importantly -- what to do if you’re a chronic procrastinator. Also: how and why you should embrace failure. Oh and a weird ASMR pencil trick. Dr. Ferrari’s book “Still Procrastinat...
2020-02-251h 06
Ologies with Alie WardVolitional Psychology (PROCRASTINATION) with Dr. Joseph R. Ferrari“Everyone procrastinates, but not everyone is a procrastinator,” quoth Dr. Joe Ferrari, a charming, hilarious expert on the subject. The research psychologist, author and DePaul University professor sits down for a truly delightful exploration of why we procrastinate, how prevalent it is, when it becomes harmful, some myths about procrastination, why it’s similar to gambling, how decision-making can feel paralyzing, how to trust your own abilities, and most importantly -- what to do if you’re a chronic procrastinator. Also: how and why you should embrace failure. Oh and a weird ASMR pencil trick.
Dr. Ferrari’s book “St...
2020-02-251h 05World Wise WebInternet networksComputer programmer Radia Perlman is often called "the mother of the internet". In the late 1970s, she started working in network routing – the way data is moved from one network to another – and made a huge contribution to the internet as we know it today. Seventeen-year-old Audrey from the Philippines, who is a budding developer herself, asks Radia about what it has been like working in a male-dominated field, and what she makes of the way we use the internet today.Credit: Algoryhme by Radia PerlmanProducer: Tamsin Barber.
World Wise Web is a co-production betw...
2020-02-2109 minWorld Wise WebGoogle SearchIn 1998, a small company was launched offering a simple way to search the World Wide Web. That company was Google. Now every day billions of questions are put into the search engine. Ben Gomes, head of Google Search, talks about these early days - and what followed - to 17-year-old Osine from Nigeria.Producer: Tamsin Barber.
World Wise Web is a co-production between BBC World Service and BBC Rewind.
Music composed by Nick Thorburn
2020-02-0709 minWorld Wise WebGPSThe digital world only works if it is connected. In the early 1970s, Professor Bradford Parkinson was working with the United States Air Force as an engineer leading the team that developed the Global Positioning System, or GPS, which uses satellites to pinpoint users wherever they are. Sixteen-year-old Malak from Israel finds out from Professor Parkinson how it all came about, and why he still uses maps to sail by.Producer: Tamsin Barber.
World Wise Web is a co-production between BBC World Service and BBC Rewind.
Music composed by Nick Thorburn
2020-01-3110 minWorld Wise WebLithium ion batteryForty years ago, Professor John Goodenough developed the lithium ion battery and kick-started the wireless revolution. From electric cars to mobile phones, the world now relies on rechargeable batteries. Now, 97, and just awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, Professor Goodenough still works at the University of Austin in Texas. Seventeen-year-old Adam from Poland asks him about lessons from life as well as lessons from science, and why he still works on developing the lithium ion battery even further.Producer: Tamsin Barber.
World Wise Web is a co-production between BBC World Service and BBC Rewind.
Music composed by...
2020-01-2410 minWorld Wise WebSocially assistive robotsAssistive robots can act as companions and coaches to young and old alike, from autistic children to stroke survivors. Eighteen-year-old Saliha, from Bangladesh, talks to Professor Maja Mataric, from the University of Southern California, about why she is convinced technology can be a force for good. #WorldWiseWebProducer: Tamsin Barber. World Wise Web is a co-production between BBC World Service and BBC Rewind.
bbc.co.uk/archiveMusic composed by Nick ThorburnArchive: Robot archive is from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.
2020-01-1709 minWorld Wise WebThe iPodThe breakthrough design of the iPod - a portable music player that made the CDs and cassette tapes that had gone before redundant - totally changed our listening habits. Tony Fadell is its inventor. Speaking to 17-year-old budding designer Anna Zanelli in London, he explains how his love of DJing inspired his iconic creation. And, he tells her, the design would go on to transform how we talk to each other, with the launch of the iPhone. #WorldWiseWebProducer: Tamsin BarberWorld Wise Web is a co-production between BBC World Service and BBC Rewind. bbc...
2020-01-1009 min
The Best Show with Tom ScharplingNICK THORBURN! BEST SHOW LA CONTINUES!BestShowLA continues from the Forever Dog studios with special guest Nick Thorburn! Phones ring on the topics: What’s Something You Could Never Get Into and Sleep Issues!WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4lifeSUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShowWATCH VIDEO EPISODES OF THE BEST SHOW:https://www.youtube.com/bestshow4lifeFOLLOW THE BEST SH...
2019-06-262h 50
RiYLEpisode 326: Nick ThorburnWhen Penguins arrived late last year, it was the latest in a long line of projects from a seemingly restless artist. The Fantagraphics book found Nick Thorburn taking the plunge into comics for the first time, amid a long career as a critically acclaimed indie musician. His first published work is a remarkably adept one, showcasing a keen knowledge of the subtle art of wordless story telling. It’s an examination of the human existence through the seeming tragedy of flightless birds. For Thorburn, it’s also an opportunity to indulge in a new creative pursuit after a laundry list...
2019-03-1839 min
The Duck Pod - Oregon SportsNick Aliotti on Herbert, Pac-12 and ArizonaFormer Oregon defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti joins Ryan Thorburn and Austin Meek in the studio to talk about Justin Herbert, coaching in the NFL, Pac-12 officiating and the upcoming Oregon-Arizona game.
2018-10-2522 min
MAKE ME LIKE IT90: CANADA with Nick ThorburnCanada? The country? No thanks. And Nick Thorburn? AGAIN? Wasn't he the guest on the last episode? Yes, he was! I don't know about you guys, but we couldn't get enuf' o' Nick and he had another topic he wanted to cover! Canada, baby. As we mentioned last week, Nick Thorburn is a musician known for his bands The Unicorns and Islands and he has a new graphic novel out called Penguins! You should also check out his podcast Critical which we can't wait to check out ourselves, cuz it sounds very interesting and cool. Follow our new Twitter...
2018-10-251h 11
MAKE ME LIKE IT89: JANE'S ADDICTION with Nick ThorburnJane's Addiction was some band at some point? I think that might be the extent of what we know about this subject so we are just going to stop there but this was a very fun episode anyway because Nick Thorburn came to tell us about them!
Nick Thorburn is a musician known for his bands The Unicorns and Islands and he is also a friggin' published graphic novel author/illustrator with his new book Penguins! Penguins is out and for sale and ready to go, so go get you a copy right now.
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2018-10-111h 06
The Best Show with Tom ScharplingNICK THORBURN! IN STUDIO! PHILLY BOY ROY! WHO ARE THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU WOULD PICK TO START EARTH OVER? MORE!NICK THORBURN! IN STUDIO! A special call from PHILLY BOY ROY on GRITTY the new mascot for the Flyers! Phones ring on the topic: WHO ARE THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU WOULD PICK TO START EARTH OVER! A special music premier from SUNSHINE & THE RAIN and MORE!WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4lifeSUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShowWATCH VIDEO EPISODES OF THE...
2018-09-262h 42
Nick Flanagan, WeaklySeptember 10, 2018 Aqua Pills Bubbles & PopcornNick talks about Rosh Hashanah, seeing friends at an Aqua concert, new ADHD pills, eating candy corn and life itself. Check out Nick Thorburn's Penguins at http://www.fantagraphics.com/artists/nick-thorburn/.
2018-09-1112 min
The Best Show with Tom ScharplingJON DALY! NICK THORBURN! NATE IN NEWBRIDGE CORNERS! AP MIKE AT THE MOVIES! GARY THE SQUIRREL! MORE!WOW! JON DALY and NICK THORBURN are IN STUDIO for this one! NATE IN NEWBRIDGE CORNERS calls in! GARY THE SQUIRREL slips in to the ALTERNATE UNIVERSE with YOU GOTTA REMEMBER THIS! Plus, DUMB DAVE and BEANIE BABY MARKET REPORT! Then, AP MIKE recaps his trip to the movies with Pat to see GOTTI! Also: a call from Jelloman, a sound collage and so much MORE!WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4lifeSUPPORT THE BEST...
2018-06-273h 14
One More Thing with Jaye & RobertLGBTooThis week's episode is perhaps our most topical of all time – so topical, in fact, that we waited until the last minute to record it so we could include any breaking news. That's right, we're talking about #MeToo, Times Up, and the way the movement against sexual harassment has impacted (or not) the LGBTQ+ community. We start out with Kevin Spacey, and it only goes downhill from there. We talk Jeffrey Tambor, George Takei (?), and then spiral out harder than we ever have before while talking about Jaye's nemesis Rose McGowan. Stay tuned for our new miniseries Roserial, coming as...
2018-06-1800 min
The Best Show with Tom ScharplingNICK THORBURN IN STUDIO! GARDWUAR THE SQUIRREL SERVIETTE! PROG TALK WITH VANCE! BEATLES TALK! WHAT'S THE MOST BORING SUBSET IN AMERICA?NICK THORBURN from the band ISLANDS swings by the studio to talk about his new podcast CRITICAL PODCAST! Phones ring on the topic: MOST BORING SUBSET IN AMERICA! The alternate universes continue with: GARDWUAR THE SQUIRREL SERVIETTE! PROG TALK WITH VANCE! BEATLES TALK! and MORE!WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4lifeSUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShowWATCH VIDEO EPISODES OF THE BEST...
2018-04-182h 59
I Love Music Podcast with Jen FodorEp 28 || Ryan Kattner & Nick Thorburn from Mister HeavenlyMister Heavenly consists of Ryan Kattner, Nick Thorburn & Joe Plummer. Kattner & Thorburn discuss Mister Heavenly’s album called “Boxing The Moonlight” on Polyvinyl Records. They also share about their music & songwriting beginnings, Directing & Music Supervision. Both have worked in various other projects, Kattner is also known for Man Man & Honus Honus & Thorburn is known for Islands & The Unicorns.
2018-02-0831 min
Going Off TrackNick ThorburnNick Thorburn (Islands, Unicorns) tells how his new albums were influenced by police brutality and race and why Freud's theory of the "Death Drive" also fueled his artistic drive.
2016-05-111h 08
Secret Skin44: Nick Thorburn, Serial, and DictatorshipMike joins us from Europe where the tour with Serengeti is wrapping up and things have been going much better. We also hear Mike’s interview with Islands/The Unicorns' Nick Thorburn, composer of music for another podcast you might have heard of: Serial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-01-2648 min
BeginningsEpisode 231: Live at UCB Sunset with Ron Funches, Andy Kindler, Nick Thorburn, Mike Eagle and John GemberlingOn today's episode, taped live at UCB Sunset on August 3rd, 2015, I'm joined by five of my favorite comedians and musicians: stand-up and actors Ron Funches and Andy Kindler, actor and improvisor John Gemberling, and musicians Open Mike Eagle and Nick Thorburn. Ron can currently be seen on the NBC sitcom Undateable, Andy is on the IFC show Maron, and beyond that, both are some of the best stand-ups out there. John was on the recently canceled NBC show Marry Me, but also plays Abbi's roommate's boyfriend Bevers on the Comedy Central hit Broad City. Mike Eagle is a rapper loos...
2015-09-031h 16
The Best Show with Tom ScharplingTHE BEST SHOW IN LA! JON DALY! MIKAL CRONIN! LISA JANE PERSKY! NICK THORBURN! REBECCA SUGAR! IAN JONES-QUARTEY!Tom does The Best Show from Los Angeles with an all-star panel! Jon Daly curses a few times, Lisa Jane Persky talks about Bea Arthur, Nick Thorburn gives Tom a present, Mikal Cronin discusses his new album, Rebecca Sugar talks about why she hired Tom for STEVEN UNIVERSE and Ian Jones-Quartey talks about Cal Tech! A fun one!And a SLIGHT WARNING: there is some PG-13 language used in this one!WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life
2015-04-292h 19
The PoundcastThorburning Man (Alia Shawkat, Nick Thorburn, Brent Weinbach)"Thorburning Man" Recap! Alia Shawkat (Arrested Development) is back from Burning Man and she tells all! Doug is also joined by Nick Thorburn (Islands) and Brent Weinbach. Brent has a hot new viral video called "Gangster Party Line". Fun episode!
2013-11-081h 19
THE WANDERING WOLFEpisode 23 - Nick Thorburn (Islands)Episode 23 - Nick Thorburn (Islands). Yoni meets up with old friend Nick Thorburn for a late afternoon of shit shooting in Echo Park. They tackle tour antics, thievery, relationships, longevity in a music career, reuniting old bands, and living in LA.
2013-10-021h 10
THE WANDERING WOLFEpisode 23 - Nick Thorburn (Islands)Episode 23 - Nick Thorburn (Islands). Yoni meets up with old friend Nick Thorburn for a late afternoon of shit shooting in Echo Park. They tackle tour antics, thievery, relationships, longevity in a music career, reuniting old bands, and living in LA.
2013-10-021h 10
The PoundcastNick Thorburn, Alia Shawkat & Brent WeinbachDoug has a funny and festive chat with Alia Shawkat from Arrested Development, Nick Thorburn from the band "Islands" and Brent Weinbach from Pound House.Most of them drink beer and discuss Alia's forthcoming trip to Burning Man, Nick's record player car stereo (?), the fact that Brent has never had a sip of alcoholand Doug's dopey theory about water. They also talk about a hundred of things, including some huge #bigUps and shocking #shotsFired.
2013-08-281h 47
The Bone ZoneBONE ZONE #81 NICK THORBURN (ISLANDS/THE UNICORNS) (SEASON #2 EP #12)BONE ZONE #81 NICK THORBURN (ISLANDS/THE UNICORNS) (SEASON #2 EP #12) by The Bone Zone
2013-07-171h 29
Analyze PhishA Crazy Moment in Phishtory (w/ Nathan Rabin, Nick Thorburn)After a rather lengthy hiatus, Scott and Harris are back with another classic episode of Analyze Phish! If you're new to Analyze Phish, let me get you up to speed: Harris Wittels and Scott Aukerman are friends, Harris likes Phish, and Scott does not. Harris does his best to change Scott's mind, although even a drug-fueled trip to a Phish show in New York proves futile. In this long awaited episode, Scott and Harris take calls from eager Phish fans in an attempt to better persuade Scott, and special guests Nathan Rabin and Nick Thorburn join in on the fu...
2013-07-101h 32
The Mutant SeasonNick ThorburnMusician Nick Thorburn comes on the show to talk about how he got into music, how singing can be scary sometimes and having interesting animals as pets!
2013-07-0235 min
Words Of CromEpisode 7 - Accidental DoggingIn which, Dan is quized on who of the rest he thinks is most likely to come out as Gay, the others respond.
Dan has car trouble and is rescued by unlikely sources, later Nick and Dan accidentally go dogging while scouting a filming location.
2013-06-081h 50Words Of CromEpisode 2 - Toilet FactsIn which, Stew is away so Phil, Nick and Dan discuss matters of the Throne.
Horrific discoveries in the toilets at pubs and clubs.
Phil shares some terrible, terrible ingenuity when it comes to queuing for a urinal.
Which are the best weapons in video games?
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2013-06-061h 15
The K Ohle with Kurt BraunohlerGet Lost with Nick ThorburnKurt blindfolds musician Nick Thorburn (Unicorns, Islands) and drives him to a combo graveyard/art museum. They talk about music, fanboys, and death, and end up pissing in a cemetery together.
2013-05-1458 min
This Feels TerribleNick Thorburn
One of Erin's all time musical idols joins This Feels Terrible, Nick Thorburn (Islands, Unicorns) brings some of his unique charm and we juxtapose terrible dating stories with brilliant music in a special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2012-08-2347 min
Stereogum, the gum dropNick Thorburn - Gone Bananas (Rough Mix)posted in "Nick Thorburn - "Gone Bananas" (Rough Mix) " at http://stereogum.com/archives/mp3/nick_thorburn__gone_bananas_rough_mix_115661.html
2010-02-2202 minStereogum, the gum dropNick Thorburn - Used To Be Funnyposted in "Nick Thorburn - "Gone Bananas" (Rough Mix) " at http://stereogum.com/archives/mp3/nick_thorburn__gone_bananas_rough_mix_115661.html
2010-02-2203 min