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The LudkastEpisode 300 - A Ludkast Jubilee!A rough road leads to a beautiful destination... Time to celebrate! 300 episodes in just under 4 years! We love the mellowness of King Crimson... and it only took us 300 episodes to even mention them. Hooray!!2023-10-151h 28The LudkastEpisode 293 - Zen Moments With Sprytes!Wherein Things Unimagined are revealed, leaving the mind reeling... Have you ever seen a spryte? It's a massive discharge of energy that happens above a lightning flash. How exciting! Former Governor Senator warns of the coming horrors wrought upon society by the extreme Leftists that have infiltrated the Deep State, etc...etc... Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2023-09-051h 40
The LudkastEpisode 287 - Au Revoir, Pee Wee!Let us celebrate a truly singular vision in the creative genius of Paul Reubens! Rest in Pee... Wee. Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2023-08-011h 44
The LudkastEpisode 286 - The Lion And The Cobra At RestA look back at the life and career of an intense artist and firebrand, Sinéad O'Connor. She was about a decade before her time when she ripped up a picture of Pope John Paul, in protest of sexual abuse of children by the Catholic Church. Unfortunately, she was never vindicated for being correct about the Vatican, after having her career intentionally derailed. I imagine that had some impact on the direction the rest of her life would take. Sinéad, the truth of your mercurial art and performance was something to behold!! Drop us a line at th...2023-07-271h 21
The LudkastEpisode 283 - A Casual History Of Eating ImplementsWhere did knives, forks and spoons come from? Let's find out together!! Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2023-07-201h 18The LudkastEpisode 274 - Crotchett and Chubbs in "The Case of the Suspicious Package"You belong to the city, you belong to the... Ludkast! Once upon a time, there was a TV show about undercover cops in Miami. This ain't that. This is OUR version! Former Senator Governor has a dire warning g regarding the weaponization of the Novel Corona Virus-19! If you see soething, say something! Don't be a puss!2023-06-011h 23The LudkastEpisode 256 - Hashtag OscarsThe Queen had some bizarre protocols, for sure What's Hugh Grant's problem with the Oscars? Jerk. All the dreams come true on Oscar night! Can we ship our treasures to Heaven ahead of time, if we find a killer shipping rate? Ancient Egypt makes another appearance on the mighty, mighty Ludkast! The secret recipe for Liver Mush Witches Brew!2023-03-131h 08The LudkastEpisode 241 - It's A Wonderful Ludkast2022-12-241h 09
The LudkastEpisode 201 - With Liberty And Ludkast For All: Independence Day Spectacular 20222022-07-072h 00
The LudkastEpisode 185 - Enchanted By PizzlesThe systematic destruction of food processing and redistribution facilities must be stopped!How does this relate to Mr. Brady's crotch, you might ask? Well, take a listen and find out.We also discuss the world's largest penis museum in Iceland! Endlessly fascinating!The effects of the sun on people's behavior, in proximity to the equator, as observed in the United States.Why??Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2022-04-261h 17The LudkastEpisode 179 - Beating The Streets In The 70sDo you know the title to the Sanford and Son theme song? You will if you listen to us regale you with tales of what it was like to watch TV in the 70s! Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com2022-04-021h 15The LudkastEpisode 173 - A Chapter Ends, A Chapter BeginsIt's a Ludkast-style birthday celebration! An ode to the "Brothers of True Metal"! Sean Connery's early career and life are explored.2022-02-201h 23The LudkastEpisode 152 - Ambergris Bologna And Abalone Cannoli!As we wind our way towards a two year anniversary, the origins of the Ludkast are revealed.What are Caucasians, and where do they come from?2021-11-091h 42
The LudkastEpisode 149 - The Ludkast Jonesboro Storytelling FestivalDia de Los Muertos! Aspects of this day of celebration are illuminated. Questionable yoga practices are discussed. So many other things...Jesse tells a tale that hearkens back to a simpler time... a time of peach pies on windowsills and racist southern sheriffs. Perhaps if ol' Uncle Swigga can drink enough of the Lord's healing waters, he can be redeemed? Pray for him, brothers and sisters!!2021-10-291h 22The LudkastEpisode 126 - The Ludkast Celebrates Blim Blam!We all know that Blim Blam is a shim sham. This is why...The real Wokrah Pimpfrey is exposed."Ebony and Ivory" works best as a song lyric. You can "Say. Say, Say" that again! Just ask Sir Paul about his fond memories of Wacko Jacko!Speaking of Jichael Mackson... nah, never mind. You already know.A rousing call to action from an unlikely messenger.2021-08-041h 34
The LudkastEpisode 122 - Getting The Kinks Out! The Ludkast Celebrates 1 Year And 8 Months!Waterloo Sunset is one of the best songs... EVER!!The Kinks kick some ass! Don't even try to dispute it.The British Invasion had many behind the scenes overlaps and hybrids, as far as who was on the recorded versions of English classic rock.2021-07-181h 50
The LudkastEpisode 118 - Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Presents The LudkastWherein we discuss Chicago history.2021-06-291h 14The LudkastEpisode 113 - Wild Sounds From Way Out!The last of our "musical" episodes from the Ludkast reunion of 2021. OCD triggers abound! Hahaha (the verbal representation of LOL)!2021-06-151h 13
The LudkastEpisode 110 - All Hell Breaks Loose! A Ludkast ReunionWhat dont we talk about this time? From binary bacterial storage systems to Mussolini's polite farewell and beyond! Prepare to have your ears boxed by the chaos!2021-06-101h 42The LudkastEpisode 105 - A Clocktower At MidnightThe Ludkast issues a Declaration/Proclamation for all to hear!2021-05-181h 29
The LudkastEpisode 103 - Yankee Diddles!A raucously musical episode! Sounds of the Delta permeate throughout, accompanying tales of modern woe. We also explore the shocking history of Yankee Doodle. Who knew the dubious origins of this perennial patriotic favorite? Not I!Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2021-05-091h 30
The LudkastEpisode 101- Papa IngNo one goes grocery shopping expecting to be sexually harassed. We need to stand up to this problem immediately! Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2021-04-291h 26The LudkastEpisode 68- Have Yourself A Merry Little Ludkast Pt. 22020-12-191h 11The LudkastEpisode 67- Have Yourself A Merry Little Ludkast Pt. 12020-12-191h 34The LudkastEpisode 66- Laughing At LifeIn order to survive trying times, one must remember to preserve one's sense of humor! What does it all mean?2020-12-141h 37
The LudkastEpisode 65- Rusty Scissors (w/ Beatz)Beatz recalls a close encounter with a UFO when he was a kid.2020-12-121h 31The LudkastEpisode 64- The Astounding Founding Fathers Of The Lincoln County ProcessThere is much to be said about the Southern traditions of distilling fine whiskies. And Kinko the clown...2020-12-091h 52
The LudkastEpisode 63 - What Is Reality? (A Guide To Lost Wonder)2020-12-041h 07
The LudkastEpisode 62 - Saint Vitus Dancing In The Age Of Aquarius2020-11-301h 31
The LudkastEpisode 61 - The Unholy Turkey Day Special!Wherein Tatanka tells the ancient tale of the Real First Thanksgiving. Many tears and much firewater.2020-11-251h 21The LudkastEpisode 60- Fleetwood Smacdown!2020-11-221h 10
The LudkastEpisode 59- The Rise And Fall Of MC StubbsHosted by none other than Everkast and Sir Kast-a-lot themselves, this is the harrowing tale of a young man coming up in the game, and finding a way out of the 'hood... or did he?We all think we knew MC Stubbs. Now, let's take a closer look at the man behind the legend.Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-11-171h 31
The LudkastEpisode 58- Return To Tatanka!Wherein Tatanka tells the tale of The Night of the Strawberry Moon...2020-11-1548 min
The LudkastEpisode 57- Uncle Joe's Adrenochrome On The Double Nickel Laugh TrackFrom the Red to the Blue, and the Blue to the Red again...Grandpa Joe's true origins are revealed.The first mention of Harry Shmerler (Shmerpler)?2020-11-101h 39
Thoughts In Time with Matt LudkeEpisode 5 - Sleight Of Hand2020-11-081h 38
The LudkastEpisode 56- "Selection Day" Spectacular!Doing your civic duty can be fun! Don't you wish we could hold elections everyday?2020-11-041h 42
The LudkastEpisode 55 - Spooky Times Are Nigh!Halloween is a very special time.2020-10-311h 12
Thoughts In Time with Matt LudkeEpisode 4 - Mystery V And The Pumpkin Smasher2020-10-2912 min
The LudkastEpisode 54- Early Voter Recap SpecialThoughts and views about the upcoming election and whatnot, through the lenses of two ancient warrior poets...2020-10-281h 21
The LudkastEpisode 53 - The Li Hing Mui Chronicles2020-10-271h 14The LudkastEpisode 52 - Witchery In The Land Of LincolnIllinois isn't just Chicago, cornfields and sleepy suburban landscapes. It has a dark history of witchery and black magic. Buckle up, it's going to get creepy.2020-10-221h 17The LudkastEpisode 51- A Nerd Love Triangle Or How I Learned To Love Computing2020-10-171h 35The LudkastEpisode 50- The Origins Of "Touchy" McCuckle2020-10-121h 29The LudkastEpisode 49- Teenage Individuality And The Rise Of Chubb Shay Dee2020-10-101h 16
The LudkastEpisode 48- The Donald And The Joe And Away We Go!The presidential debate was notable for many reasons. None of those reasons will be discussed. Rama Lama addresses the fading of material concerns in this life, as well as the futility of world peace. All of this delivered to you in a no-contact fashion, with two pairs of gloves and a gloopy layer of hand sanitizer in-between. #stayhomestaysafe2020-10-011h 17
The LudkastEpisode 47- A Return To Johnny Rad's Blue Tile LoungeIf you were around when Future Primitive and The Search For Animal Chin came out, at one time you probably thought that tailbones and nosebones were cool. Well, they weren't. Skateboarding in the 80's was a true phenomenon. And we loved it.Totally. Rad. Dude.Let's dial it back a ways, and celebrate the Bones Brigade and the outsider artform that is skateboarding. Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com, or find us on the social medias!2020-09-271h 04The LudkastEpisode 46- Econ 101: The Two Cows TheoryWe discuss the Two Cows Theory of Economics. Sometimes a simple thing can reveal complexity.Also, Sly Stallone makes a surprise appearance, and we delve into romantic Italian musics of all kinds!Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com, or visit us on the interwebs at many of the popular websites available!2020-09-241h 24The LudkastA Ludkast Minisode- Some Favorite MoviesA brief discussion of some of our favorite films.2020-09-2020 min
The LudkastEpisode 45- Blue Colllar Heroes Strike Back!It's time for the working class to have it's day! We recount some wacky adventures from a life spent working in the trades.Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-09-201h 18
The LudkastEpisode 44- Death Rattle Of The BSAWhat happened to the Boy Scouts?Rama Lama laments the struggles of the modern scout, drawing comparisons with the Holy Roman Catholic Church. Ouch.Also, is there such a thing as the Former Scoutmaster's Hot Tub Club?2020-09-181h 06
The LudkastEpisode 43- The Alexandria Syndrome, Or Stormy Ghosts In The Sky With Frozen CatsA secret shame is revealed.2020-09-131h 26
The LudkastEpisode 42- Black Dog, Balut And The Georgia Guidestones2020-09-091h 31
The LudkastEpisode 41- The Foreign Shores DemoWe reveal a demo from the archives so rare, Jesse hadn't even heard it! Also revealed is the "truth" about suburban craft fairs, as well as a list of "chomos" that you would've never suspected! Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com, or find us on your friendly corporate mega-social media website! Have a great day/night/weekend/holiday!!2020-09-061h 37
The LudkastEpisode 40- Control The Present To Control The PastNo Hachi-san!2020-09-011h 16
The LudkastEpisode 39- Arbitrary Societal Framework DisruptorMany tunes from our former bands are reviewed. The tragic tale of Teddy Bear is told... or listened to, at least.2020-08-301h 52The LudkastEpisode 38- Gringo Tamales In A Small World, After AllThis time, we discuss the trials and tribulations of an artist's life while Jesse makes tamales for the first time. We jam on "The Air That I Breathe", "Are You A Hypnotist?" and talk about a mysterious Tyler Perry movie. Disney and Mel Gibson's movie "Get the Anti-Semite". The origins of the "Double Pipewrench" technique are revealed! Throw 'em in a wood chipper! It's a small world after all!2020-08-251h 43
The LudkastEpisode 37- Dangers Of The Bossa Nova... Beware!2020-08-241h 33The LudkastEpisode 36- Boystown Rock!Scream inside your heart.2020-08-161h 46
The LudkastEpisode 35- Talking Chi-town With Sir G Beatz!It's a Beatz-tastic episode! We contemplate the origins of American pizza, Italian Beef sandwiches and all things food in Chicago!Plus, Beatz tells the tales of hanging with the Chicago Bulls during their MJ dynasty days!2020-08-111h 14
The LudkastEpisode 34- Reflecting On A Youth Of Greener Pastures2020-08-061h 07The LudkastEpisode 33- Doubling Down On The First AmendmentLaying down the ground rules.2020-07-281h 23The LudkastEpisode 32- Can We Accept Reality?Do you have the energy to do the things you want to do? The Clintons reveal their reptilian sides. We discover Tony Robbins' secret agenda!2020-07-231h 08The LudkastEpisode 31- Vacation RecapWe finally made it to the Northwoods! A brief recap of this vacation delight reveals the origins of the Northern Speckled Swamp Hog, and is followed by some random discussions about late nineteenth and early twentieth century remedies and medical scams. All Hail the Materia Medica!Plus, a surprise visit from Guru Rama Lama wherein he regales us with his amazing drumming ability.2020-07-1341 minThe LudkastEpisode 30- Post Independence Day Spectacular!Early tales from Tatanka. Some first mentions of Peter Kater.2020-07-131h 10
The LudkastEpisode 29- Strummers Unite! Favorite Guitarists And The Early Days Of MTVWe talk about the fledgling days of MTV, and the impact it had on us. We follow that with an in-depth discussion of some guitarists that we have resonated with.2020-06-292h 30
The LudkastEpisode 28- Purple Drank! Father's Day, Cults And The Ghosts Of SlaveryIt's a Father's Day extravaganza on The Ludkast!From Jim Jones' preference for Flavor Aid (not Kool-Aid), to the alleged reverberations of Jim Crow and the segregated South to BLM, few stones are left unturned on this very unexpurgated and raw episode of the Ludkast. Trigger warning: NOT for the faint of heart!Also, a message of peace and love from the one and only Guru Rama Lama!Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-06-261h 26
The LudkastEpisode 27- A Voice Of Reason (The Town That Feared Sundown)Has the Covid "crisis" finally caused us to lose our collective minds?And, does "reverse racism" actually exist?2020-06-101h 01
The LudkastEpisode 26- Happy Memorial Day! With Matt KossnarIt's a holiday spectacular with our long time friend and super patriot Matt Kossnar! This is what it sounds like (when doves cry? no.) when three old friends get a chance to catch up.2020-05-261h 31
The LudkastEpisode 25- From The East To The West- The Roots Of Hip HopBeatz is back to drop science about the origins of hip hop! All hail Blondie's "Rapture"!Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-05-221h 05
The LudkastEpisode 24- The Ludkast AbidesLate night ramblings reveal Secret Ancient Knowledge and hidden codes in The Big Lebowski!Also, my first aneurysm.2020-05-131h 05
The LudkastEpisode 23- I Remember Mama- Happy Mother's Day!Mother is code for: a woman who wears many hats expertly, while rearing responsible human beings!We take a look back at our moms, whom we love and miss very much. They were great ladies, who taught us how to love and laugh in equal measure. We gave them extra gray hairs before their time, and they gave us the gift of allowing us to be ourselves fearlessly. Happy Mother's Day Moms! We love you!Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-05-101h 12
The LudkastEpisode 22- Juxtapose/FIH Reunion With Chris Martin!We're completing the circle with Chris Martin, drummer extraordinaire for Juxtapose and FIH!We discuss the madness that happened in '94-95, as well as the ensuing quarter-century! Memories and insights abound on this episode, for anyone who was there and witnessed the chaos as well as those who have experienced something similar.Thanks again Chris!Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-05-031h 31The LudkastEpisode 21.5- TAX $LAVE!These and many other treasures await you. All you have to do is Google Tax $lave Ryan Sullivan. He's a man with a message!Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-04-2906 minThe LudkastEpisode 21- Ryan Sullivan Of Tax $laveWe are joined by Ryan Sullivan of the Asheville, NC band Tax $lave. He regales us with tales of a life spent loving and performing music, and a misspent youth in cover bands and wedding gigs! Make sure to look them up!Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-04-291h 09
The LudkastEpisode 20- Death By ConvenienceCome and get it any time of day, death by convenience the American way!Oh, the tribulations of living in the first world... Woe is me! Perhaps some cheese with that whine? Oui, merci.We delve into the Confidential Master Tape (our first musical endeavor), as well as some FIH jams from our Washington adventure.Brought to you by Shpringles, the gender neutral candy!Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-04-291h 10
The LudkastEpisode 19- Tetragrammaton And The Abundance Of CautionWe discuss alarming developments in the semantics employed by the less than scrupulous. From Hebrew gods to word murder to the abundance of caution, we ask the question: Is the "flat earth theory" as regressive as it seems?Also, we take a look at two of our songs: Flow Out With the Tide, and Pieces of the Whole.Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-04-201h 44
The LudkastEpisode 18- Duppy Conquerors! Skanking With Bob MarleyAll hail the mighty Bob Marley! The Tuff Gong, the Right Hand of the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah! Jah Live! Rastafar I!Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-04-171h 30
Thoughts In Time with Matt LudkeEpisode 3 - Life At Nine For Father And SonI sit down with my son to answer the question: what is life like at nine years old? We compare notes about each of our lives, followed by a discussion of our most recent Nerf blaster acquisition.2020-04-1220 min
The LudkastEpisode 17: Duck And Cover!- Emergency Covidian Update!Twists and turns abound as we attempt to navigate the labyrinthine mindf*ck known as COVID-19!Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-04-1258 min
The LudkastEpisode 16: Gone Fishin' In Search Of GodFishing is one of the most ancient, fundamental and profound of human activities. It can also be a heck of a lot of fun (even with the occasional frustrating and gross bits)!We're paying homage to this great pastime with some fishing stories. There may also be a philosophical digression or two...Fish on and drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!IT IS UNETHICAL TO TRY AND GOAD A STRIKE FROM A NESTING FEMALE!2020-04-091h 20
The LudkastEpisode 15: Behind The Wall- A Look At Pink FloydWe take a look at a masterpiece album, its impact on our lives and the inspired artists behind it.All hail the mighty Roger Waters!Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-04-071h 06
The LudkastEpisode 14: West Coast Flavor With Sir G Beatz!We talk to our West Coast brother Sir G Beatz! Talking Old School flavor like an OG drop top '64 Impala with hydraulics!He's been a brother-in-arms of ours for over a quarter century, always helping us to keep it real. Bonus: Beatz drops a hot freestyle live, and its dope as hell!Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-04-041h 10The LudkastEpisode 13: King Haole!Jesse "talks story" about his early days on Maui, meeting living legends and being frustrated and exhausted by our dear friend's exasperating antics. Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-04-031h 16
The LudkastEpisode 12: Three Days Of Darkness And The Buddy Miles ExpressThe Three Days of Darkness are nigh upon us! What will it mean? What do our oppressors have in store for us? Will the internet be turned back on? WHY???!!Also, we tell the tale of meeting the one and only Buddy Miles! He left a lasting impression, to say the least.The episode leads in with a spin of my track, Rumors. Listen carefully to the lyrics, my friends. They are rather timely.Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-04-011h 30
The LudkastEpisode 11: Families, Factories And Battering RamsA closer look at the making of an iconic song, and how that leads to prospecting for gold in them thar hills. Also, we take a glimpse into a band's last recording session.All hail the Family in a Factory!Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-03-301h 49
The LudkastEpisode 10: The Guesswork Of ExistenceWe're debuting our new theme song!This time, we take a look back at being a kid in the 70s and 80s. What a crazy, sweaty-greasy, brown, burnt orange and avocado kind of time it was! Oh, the hairyness and platform shoes of it all!The tale of The Silkwood Shower is particularly harrowing!We debut our song, "Existence is Tense", as well as another spin of "Smoking Seats" (oh...how I love it so!).Comments? Questions? Drop us a line at: the.ludkast@gmail.com2020-03-251h 06
Thoughts In Time with Matt LudkeEpisode 2-Philosophy In The Time of CoronavirusExplosive material! Not for the easily triggered!!I sit down with Greg Dybek for a no-holds-barred conversation about the Covid-19 hysteria that is raw AF! Viral progression, cultural impact and preparedness are discussed, with a shot of Darwinism to keep things lively! Here's to the apocalypse!2020-03-211h 07
The LudkastEpisode 9: Rex 84 And The COVID-19 Breakdown!We're prepping for the quarantine on a special emergency episode of The Ludkast! From Black Friday-style battles over toilet paper to "how much milk is too much?", we ask the question: Do we know how to prep? Also, we recount our adventure at a Washington state Native American sweat lodge and tease the musical beast known as "Alaskan Cornback"! Drop us a line at the.ludkast@gmail.com!2020-03-191h 22
The LudkastEpisode 8.5: Valid For A Thousand Years With Greg Dybek- Pt.2The continuing saga begun in part one. With Greg Dybek.2020-03-081h 28The LudkastEpisode 8: Valid For A Thousand Years With Greg Dybek- Pt.1We welcome an old friend this time! I sit down with Greg Dybek for a mini-marathon, where we discuss art, culture, politics, death and everything in between!the.ludkast@gmail.com2020-03-0837 min
The LudkastEpisode 7: Paper Thin Skin And A Full MoonAfter a long hiatus, we have returned! With a brief recap of recent events, we are shaking off any accumulated dust from our mics and getting back in the saddle!Romantic inmates, whining about Weinstein and other sordid topics await as we tap into Ancient Knowledge...Grampy makes his debut. The Wizard of Oz is also discussed.2020-02-251h 08
The LudkastEpisode 6: Smoking Seats In The City Of Destiny- Tales Of TacomaHow've you been? Good, I hope. This time, we talk about Tacoma! (That's right, Tacoma, we're talking about you!) We lived there around 1995. Some of us never left!From band shenanigans to the Point Defiance zoo, and all points in between, we rocked the great Pacific Northwest!Here's to microbrews and boutique coffees!2020-01-131h 00
The LudkastEpisode 5: Can I Take It With Me?- The Maui YearsWelcome back! This time, we talk about our time spent on Maui. So many adventures..."The tradewinds is blowin', so what can ye do?" We also tell a quick (and perhaps somewhat inappropriate) story about one of the hardest laughs of our adult life. All apologies to Ram Dass!Brought to you by Shpringles, the "gender neutral" candy. For when you can't decide what candy you identify with!2020-01-0557 min
Thoughts In Time with Matt LudkeEpisode 1-Happy New Year 2020! With A Very Special GuestI sit down with my son and his buddy Moosejaw to have a brief conversation about where life finds us at this moment. Happy 2020 everybody!2020-01-0122 min
The LudkastEpisode 4: To The Ends Of Sensation! The Wild Life Of George McGregorJesse and I talk about our friend George. He was the type of guy who lived out loud! If you knew him, you either loved him or hated him. Rarely anything in between. From being friends to being bandmates and all points in between, he was a true original. We miss him, so we keep his memory alive by telling the tales.2019-12-291h 02
The LudkastEpisode 3: Family Turkey Creek KnifeJesse and I play a couple of old tunes from a band we had long ago, Juxtapose. We extol the virtues of the Peavey ProFex, and take a stab at some "Delta"-style slide blues.(I know it sounds like cultural appropriation, but we grew up in Chicagoland. The blues was everywhere.)2019-11-2714 min
The LudkastEpisode 2: Origin Stories Pt.2Part 2 of a brief chat about loving music and a certain few instruments along the way that left lasting impressions.2019-11-1715 minThe LudkastEpisode 1: Origin Stories Pt. 1Welcome to the Ludkast! In the premiere episode, Matt and Jesse recall how they were influenced by music at home when they were kids, and how that translated into a lifelong love of all things music. Enjoy!2019-11-1714 minThe LudkastA Ludkast Primer: A Brief Discourse On The Word "Should"Greetings and welcome! Listen as I pontificate regarding the subjects Fear, fearmongering and the word "should". All while I ride my skateboard in the driveway. Who says that men can't multitask? Pssh....2019-07-0903 min
The LudkastA Brief IntroductionAn intro I recorded a couple of years ago. How time flies! The podcast has since launched quietly, as I am still trying to find the voice of the Ludkast. Mostly, we just like to laugh. A lot.2017-10-1704 min