Rants and Rabbitholes with Jim and Sharon

Hey everyone, we're back! After a bit of hiatus, Jim and Sharon sat down with Drumiture mastermind Terry Guinn to talk about his latest artistic masterpieces, including the 100th (!) piece he's recently completed for artists like Neil Peart, Reba McIntyre, Dave Weckl, The Rainbow Bar & Grill, and SO MUCH MORE! We also hung out, kicked back heels, and discussed social media, old-school concerts, promoting oneself as a DIY artist. We also played a couple of our favorite Christmas tunes, geeked out over Rush, songs that scared us as children, hot Rick Allen talk, Lemmy's Airstream refrigerator, quitting smoking, taking up drums again, and SO MUCH MORE! We love all of you and are so thankful for Terry for stopping over. Happy holidays guys! Check out Terry's work at www.drumiture.comFacebook, Twitter and Instagram Drumiture

The illustrious, talented Paul Fairbairn of TOXIC MELONS is our first second guest! He talks about his latest projects, including teaching, collaborating with different musicians, coming to LA, and so much more! Most importantly, we have the honor of debuting "Today Didn't Go" off his upcoming EP Four Play which features none other than ROGER JOSEPH MANNING JR. on lead vocals! Check out Toxic Melons and their refreshing brand of pop at www.facebook.com/theetoxicmelons

What better way to kick off the long weekend than hang out with Pork Pie Percussion mastermind Bill Detamore, who started his company in 1987. We delve into all sorts of stuff! Pork Pie's history, some of Bill's past jobs, hot gear talk, origins of the infamous Pork Pie thrones, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, karate, and SO MUCH more! Thanks so much, Bill. We were absolutely honored to have you on. Hope you all enjoy the ride, and please share if you like what you hear! http://www.porkpiedrums.com/FB: http://www.facebook.com/pork-pie-percussionTwitter: @PorkPieDrumsUSAInstagram: @porkpiepercussion

Hawt rock n' roll t-shirt talk, Pearl Jam's long-lost white cartoon t-shirt, bedazzling, Jim's shitty neck, The Robinsons can't own green cars, not "getting" Smart Cars, The Rainbow Bar & Grill at lunchtime, The Cathouse Show in Irvine, LA loves stucco, Avocados, The Bullet Train, the drought, broken politics, defending Trixter, Southwest hate, finances, upcoming concerts, going deaf, RUSH, plus Mark & Linda make an appearance at the end.

Celebrating our 35th episode with drummer Eric Skodis (Imperial Drag, Fantastic Black)! We hung out and discussed all sorts of groovy stuff! We dug into exciting topics (including, but not limited to) how Imperial Drag formed, mid-1990's, Hollywood, the Valley, "Retro" imaging, so many Imperial bands like Imperial Teen, learning rudiments, school music programs, high school with Adam Carolla, touring with Alanis Morisette, KISS at the Weenie Roast, art school v trade school, Van Halen, New Wave, Missing Persons, goth kids in London, 80's sunset strip, Neil Peart/Terry Bozzio damage, drummers are wallpaper, Gilby Clarke, Pat-Boone-Debbie-Boone drum fills, playing in the pocket, and SO MUCH MORE!

Sit back and enjoy Jim and Sharon sit down with the mighty MARZ RICHARDS to talk about night intruders,theater, Los Angeles, perfecting your craft, his latest theatrical involvement with Serial Killers' HA-HACIENDA, Batman, martial arts, and SO MUCH MORE! HA-HACIENDA RETURNS SAT APRIL 11 atSerial Killers at Sacred Fools Theater660 N Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles, California 90004

Jim and Sharon are joined by Tim, Sharon, Alicia and Paris from the bitchin' alt-prog band Evertheory to share some of their uniquely atmospheric music and some super fun conversation! They played an acoustic song right in the Rants and Rabbitholes living room, "Eager and Willing", which you can later listen to in its' full electric version on their upcoming EP. Hang out with Jim, Sharon and the band as they get to know their new singer Alicia as well as all the individual members. We also get into some hot Ethiopian jazz talk, how pay to play is bullcrap, and Baldwin Park may just be the next happenin' local scene...plus tons more!Support ALL music, especially your local artists. And please, if you enjoy this or any of our other episodes, share with a friend. We love you oodles. You can check out Evertheory at the following places:http://evertheory.bandcamp.com/instagram.com/evertheoryfacebook.com/evertheorytwitter.com/evertheory

We're back, yay :: Message-board hating :: Sea of Retardation :: Opinion and Truth Are the Same :: Sexual Harassment classes :: Perception Is Reality :: Narcissism :: The 1970's/The 1980's :: Sharon's Carpenters obsession :: Why Are We Here? :: Self-Esteem :: Drummers playing guitar/songs :: Sharon might be recording music :: Nostalgia :: Riverdance :: Hot Sharper Image Talk :: Musicians, Yes, We're Musicians :: No Musical Guilty Pleasures :: Self-Appropriation :: What Influences Your Idols? :: Voicemail problems :: Cynicism :: Diets

Psychedelic 60's maestros Mark Weitz, George Bunnell and Howie Anderson from Strawberry Alarm Clock ("Incense and Peppermints", "Sit With The Guru", "Tomorrow") hung out with us and talked about all sorts of stuff! Learn about the history of the band, the story behind the name, how you can't believe everything you read on Wikipedia, SAC's writing and recording process, and SO MUCH MORE! Mark, George and Howie also treated us to two newer SAC tunes, "I'm Not the One" (Howie Anderson) and "Wake Up" (Anderson/Brad Swanson) which you'll hear this episode. Make sure to catch Strawberry Alarm Clock and their INCREDIBLE live show. Upcoming dates:February 7 ("semi-acoustic") at the Guitar Merchant 7503 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Canoga Park, CA 91303(818) 884-5905March 26 at the Whisky A Go-Go8901 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069(310) 652-4202www.strawberryalarmclock.comwww.facebook.com/thestrawberryalarmclock

Mike "The Sack" Fasano sat down with us at Crazy Eye Studios and spoke to us about tons of stuff! Working with Jani Lane, rooming with Matt Sorum, being Warrant's 8th, 9th and 11th drummer, drums, Dad's Porno Mag, Kitty Litter Disco, Tinder and so much more! Follow Mike on Instagram @mikefasanowww.totalposer.com

Paganizing Thanksgiving :: Tight OP shorts in the 70's/80's and ballsack spill danger :: passive-aggressive Hipster Bikers :: we want you to think :: Clickbait :: don't let your past cloud everything :: Nay a Third-Party leader in our lifetime and that sucks :: The Huell Howser documentary :: Al Jarreau's cotton commercial and the frightening psychedelic 1969 IHOP commercial.

Sharon's dad :: RIP Bob:: Incompetency :: self-entitlement :: no empathy :: falling back :: New Orleans :: you don't know how to give a shit :: Christmas Is Coming and the Goose is Getting Fat :: The 1700's :: Skinny Pirates :: Our Most Awkward Guest Jimmy Clifford

Today we hung out with the incredible, rockin' Madysin Hatter to talk about her new single "Lightning Strikes Twice", her upcoming shows with Tom Keifer and Winger at the Whisky A Go-Go, The Madonna Inn and all its' glory. Jim and Sharon then hang out and complain about everything in LA, and a live commentary on the new Flying Colors album Second Nature.

Our "fans", epic prog extravaganzas in Thousand Oaks, locusts and the end times, Ebola, no more Saturday morning cartoons, Adventure Time, over-explaining The Doors, Skrillex, stop saying "just sayin'" and not-clever-fake-letter-writing, the Internet is a big rag sheet, and your tray table and upright seats will not save you in a plane crash.

The marvelous and outgoing Trixter drummer Mark Gus Scott joins Jim and a hungover, not-on-her-game Sharon to discuss music, having to pee in traffic, movies, rock-loving audiences in the midwest, and so much more!

We discuss travel stories in Williston, North Dakota, sleazy rock music, 4/4 time, 1489208/35980238 time, Morse Code, "Stop Liking What I Don't Like!!!" and SO MUCH MORE!

Our awesome interview with Terry Guinn, the master of re-purposing old drums and other instruments into breathtaking works of art. We delve into all sorts of topics, including LA vs. NY, folks Terry's made pieces of art for, Neil Peart, Dixie Dregs, Ringo Starr, Terry's history, growing up in the San Fernando Valley, and SO MUCH MORE! Please check out his work at: www.drumiture.com

Jim and Sharon trekked out to Lake Elsinore to hang out with the one and only Jan Terri. Jan is best-known for YouTube sensations such as "Losing You", "Get Down Goblin" and "Journey To Mars". Jan goes into some of her history, her upcoming book and documentary, playing shows with Marilyn Manson, her run-in with progressive rock legends Yes. and SO MUCH MORE!

Jim's constant battle with Steve Jobs and why we're not on iTunes, ever :: How shitty LA/SoCal is :: Annoying Tourist music like Kokomo :: Watered-down Reggae :: Complaining about Motley Crue's Farewell Tour :: Mastering/Sound wars :: Winger's "Better Days Comin'", Everyone Is Horrible :: The Baked Potato :: Jim's Transcendental Meditation Concepts :: When did CHEESE-CHU-CHU-DUH become parts of drum rudiments

Jim and Sharon celebrate their 20th podcast! Your familiar friends return after a brief respite to assault your ears with titillating topics such as: streaming media, cab drivers and how no one can do their jobs, nearly missing our plane, FDA taking away our cheese, tacos and the imaginative inner-workings of Jim's colon.