Episodes

Episode 207- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Host BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy connected with Joel Mullins for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 15. They chat about High School choir, his album “Mid-Life Crisis, creative sparks, The Tamale King, SNL musical guests, Anthony Hopkins and controversial food combos....

Episode 206- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Host BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy connected with Brian Wolff for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 15. They chat about comments from crowds, The Punch EP, traffic music, dealing with hecklers, the story behind “Hope You Stay”, song requests and dragon foxes. They als...

Episode 205- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Host BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy connected with Neutral on Paul for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 15. They chat about Disney adults, child nemeses, Austin Music Homecoming Planning, Cult Prom Queens, The Spazmatics and kazoo choirs. They also play a game of “wor...

Episode 204- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Host Kim Stacy connected with Kelley Mickwee for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 15. They chat about her Memphis roots, yearbook superlatives, being task-oriented, the perfect tour, Prius travel tips, writing at the library, Shinyribs and people-watching at the ma...

Episode 203- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Host BeckiJo Neill connected with Kenny Hada and The Others for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 15. They chat about Music Lab (RIP), Mr Peanut, California vs Texas taco debate, traffic talk, Terry Gross, tattoos, Chuck Palahniuk and SXSW 2022. Plus… great performa...

Episode 202- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Host BeckiJo Neill connected with Jenny Parrott for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 15. They chat about book recommendations, sexy sociology, life hacks in the 1500’s, white clam pizza, spooky sheep, Master Chef Jr and the Museum of Human Achievement. Jenny also p...

Episode 201- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Host BeckiJo Neill connected with Scott Strickland for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 15. They chat about working on a new album, reality TV escapism, grandpa sweaters, time management, electric scooters, serial killer musicals and Florida taxidermy. They also pl...

Episode 200- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy connected with Russ Glenn for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 15. They chat about Russ’s first band, didgeridoos, The Cookie Monster, The Clash, Peanut Butter, Earth Day, music producer Matt Parmenter and people-stealing dolphins....

Episode 199- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy connected with Melissa Engleman for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 14. They chat about her upcoming album “Love Death and Mexico”, backup dancing gnomes, made up word like confelancholy, celebrity estate sales, growing up in Kans...

Episode 198- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy connected with L.B. Deyo for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 14. They chat about L.B.’s history in the Austin rap scene, making beats, chicken dad life, Kendrick Lamar, AI, cat NFTs and Cherry Garcia. Plus… great performances are ...

Episode 197- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy connected with Barbara Nesbitt for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 14. They chat about Shark Tank ideas, livestreams, popcorn, Sister Golden Hair, calico cats, ABBA, Star Wars and returning to in-person shows. They also played a g...

Episode 196- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Host BeckiJo Neill connected with Johnny Dioxide for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 14. They chat about Myspace, PBS Shows, creating “music for ghosts”, Django Reinhardt, ultimate ghost band lineups, skateboarding and vision boards. They also played a game of “Ce...

Episode 195- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Host BeckiJo Neill connected with Natalie Price for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 14. They chat about having music played on KUTX, staying inspired, movie soundtracks, going full practical, collaborations and Kris with hair. They also played a game of “Natalie o...

Episode 194- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy connected with Ryan Harkrider for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 14. They chat about his new album on the way, his Vlog, Harmony Town and how he simultaneously relates to Don Draper and Peter Pan. They also played a game of “Vlog...

Episode 193- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy connected with Scott Collins for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 14. They chat about Mr Pink Records, Scott’s totally normal nose/glasses, Reggie the dog, first dates at Wendys, Melissa Joan Hart, Nickelodeon and early memories of...

Episode 192- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy connected with Bruce Hughes for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 14. They chat about NYE resolutions, Rock Paper Scissors tournaments, writing songs for roller skating, Thanksgiving Talent Shows and armpit farts. They also played a...

Episode 191- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy connected with Nathan Harlan for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 13. They chat about taking requests on livestreams, touring life, pizza gifts, Spin Doctors, Johnny Goudie stories, swindling bar owners, his music video for “Doctor...

Episode 190- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy connected with Brandi LM for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 13. They chat about learning production skills, Care Bear stares, suffering for art, nursing baby squirrels, creative writing and animal cops. They also put their knowle...

Episode 189- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy connected with Shayna Sands for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 13. They chat about releasing an album during quarantine, somersaults down stairs, taking music lessons, important self reminders, getting a puppy, Electric Ladybird ...

Episode 188- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy connected with Ruel Thomas for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 13. They chat about glitching signs, learning new instruments, ukulele integrity, hustling for gigs, Shakey Graves, pudding, Al Pacino and coming from a musical family...

Episode 187- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy connected with Julie Nolen for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 13. They chat about cat rehab, quitting smoking, mall walkers, sobriety, making connections, Austin’s queer country scene and OUTlaw Pride Fest. They also played a gam...

Episode 186- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Host BeckiJo Neill connected with Ben Balmer for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 13. They chat about lockpicking, apple cider vinegar waterguns, livestream sessions, lobsters, harmonica duels and favorite gig meals. They also played a game of “Comedians Interviewi...

Episode 185- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacy connected with Sonya Jevette for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 13. They chat about lighting design, being on the Austin Texas Musicians board, fanny pack merch, teaching guitar lessons and artist collaborations. They also played...

Episode 184- Interviews and performances with the best of Austin’s hard-working musicians being interviewed by local comedians. Sometimes strange, sometimes serious, but always sincere. Brought to you by Music Firsthand. Host BeckiJo Neill connected with Emily Shirley for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians’ Season 12. They chat about service dog emojis, writing a song for essential workers, true crime, Ingrid Michaelson, Halloween costumes and musical time travelling. They also played a game...