Episodes

Episode 135 – 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 met with Anna Milk (and her Mom, Helen) on Zoom for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians- Quarantine Series. They talked about quarantining in Florida, the swagger of being 3 years old, music videos, yoga, pet hair, guitar influences and Hele...

Episode 134 – 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 met with Brian Wolff on Zoom for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians- Quarantine Series. They talked about “The Artist’s Way” book, Birthday baseball drinking games, jumping off things on stage, Big Fish, the “Musicians with their Pets” seri...

Episode 133 – 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 met with Jana Pochop on Zoom for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians- Quarantine Series. They talked about silent h’s, moving during the pandemic, side hobbies, The Chicks, Jana Water and baking as a science. They played a game called “Shitt...

Episode 131 – 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 met with Madam Radar online for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians- Quarantine Series. They talked about writing songs, working out during quarantine, Dungeons & Dragons, designing clothes and we even got an excellent visit from Lorraine th...

Episode 130 – 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 met with Jo James on Zoom for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians- Quarantine Series. They talked about learning a new instrument during quarantine, giving back to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, his single “Love Right Now”, and releasin...

Episode 129 – 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 met with Nichole Wagner on Zoom for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians- Quarantine Series. They talked about victory gardens, Patreon, Stevie Nicks, ding dong ditching, Disney Princesses and The Grinch. They closed things out with a game of...

Episode 128 – 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 met with Sidney Scott online for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians- Quarantine Series. They talked about moving during a pandemic, 30 day songwriting challenges, baking banana bread, staying creative during the pandemic and family Christma...

Episode 127 – 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 met with The Soap Boxers online for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians- Quarantine Series. They talked about house projects, Stanley Kubrick movie marathons, teaching music, Fender Strats, pancake cereal and answered the age-old question, “...

Episode 126 – 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 met with MacINtyre on Zoom for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians- Quarantine Series. They talked about quarantine diets, unpopular opinions, his latest music video and twitch injuries. They closed things out with a game of “Quarantine Neve...

Episode 125 – 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 met with eBurner on Zoom for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians- Quarantine Series. They talked about quarantine dreams, musical theater, plans to attend school for music technology, good bad movies, egg toes and pringles. They closed thing...

Episode 124 – 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 met with Decoyote online for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians- Quarantine Series. They talked about quarantine drinks of choice, The Big Lebowski, his artist name change, annoying family members, musical pet peeves and guesting on livestr...

Episode 123 – 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 met with Ali Holder on Zoom for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians- Quarantine Series. They talked about releasing music during the quarantine, beanie babies, living at a slower pace, missing friends, throwback photos and dog costumes. They...

Episode 122 – 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 met with Christina Cavazos on Zoom for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians- Quarantine Series. They talked about fresh puppies, NYU classes online, living with family during quarantine, working on new music, playlists and Netflix shows. They...

Episode 121 – 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 met with Jake Farr on Zoom for the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians- Quarantine Series. They talked about teaching guitar lessons virtually, brunch, Netflix recommendations, cooking and Jazz music. They closed things out with a game called “N...

Episode 120 – 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 met with The Wallens on Zoom to kick off the Comedian’s Interviewing Musicians- Quarantine Series. They talked about quarantine fashions, cooking, dogs, what was missed/not missed during quarantine and their Patreon page. They closed things ou...

Episode 119 – 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 sits down with Cassandra Elese at Austin Eastciders and they talked about vocal warmups, embarrassing show moments, singing in bathrooms, Denny’s, awkward gigs, Austin Uncharted, misspelled tattoos and stage antics. They closed things out with a game called “Don...

Episode 118 – 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 sit down with Sydney Wright at Hyatt Regency and they talked about bolo ties, airport gigs, the Black Fret Ball, Music Videos, Austin Music Awards, collaborating with Superfonicos, MTV’s “Next” and shark capos. They closed things out with a ga...

Episode 117 – 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 sits down with Madi Meeks at Space 2055 and they talked about pumpkins, naming everything, Friends, Buzzfeed quizzes, music video ideas, venue bucket lists and being on the Austin Chronicle top 10 album list. They closed things out with a game called “Decade Ter...

Episode 116 – 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 sit down with Will Wilchar at Austin Eastciders and they talked about Valentine’s Day plans, hot dog parties, travelling, shooting music videos, cowboy boots, New Orleans clubs, Dirty Sixth Street and Joey Fatone. Plus… great live performances...

Episode 115- 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 sit down with Barbara Nesbitt at Hyatt Regency and they talk about cats, songs about body parts, run dresses, Barbara recording her 5th solo album, collaboration, harmonies, surfing and meeting Renée Zellweger. They close things out with a game...

Episode 114- 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 sit down with John Wilhelm at Austin Eastciders and they talk about song titles, Disney “spirit characters”, worst gig experiences, flights, The Grammys, X Files and drawings of faeries . They close things out with a game of “Never Have I Ever”...

Episode 113- 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 Luis Flandes sit down with Trashdog at Velouria and they talk about “Lil Lama”, Trashdog 2020, beard scents, hair fires, striking a “Dog and Trash balance” and his most recent album, “Dipshitticus”. They close things out with a game of “Describe that Gen...

Episode 112- 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. This episode begins with standup comedy from show host alumnus, Luis Flandes. Then, hosts BeckiJo Neill and Kim Stacey sit down with Caleb Mabrey at Austin Eastciders and they talked about being new to Austin, Album artworks, podcasting, OCD, outfit choices and proper hair care...

Episode 111- 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 Stacey sit down with Sophia Johnson at Hyatt Regency and they talked about mince pie, Math in music, Sophia’s dog (Flaco), balancing being part of a lot of bands, classical and flamenco guitar and America vs. The UK. They close things out with a game...