It's time to get awkward with us! For this rather unusual episode recorded right around Valentine's Day, the crew is joined by actor/writer/comedian Laura Merli! We get the inside scoop on Laura's pre-comedy involvements before transitioning into some angsty college-age writing! Featured are an entry from Laura's diary, a few of Rachel's poems, a brief glimpse into Elann's web journal, and some well placed musical interludes (courtesy of Bleachers and The Push Stars). Follow Laura @passiveabrasive on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

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Ep 245 - An Imaginary Button

Elann reunited virtually with his karaoke komrade Jack Dourakos to learn more about Jack's time as ring announcer Gavin Loudspeaker in the indie wrestling world. In addition to all the wrasslin' talk, we also get brief glimpses into Jack's early life in Baltimore, his new life in L.A., and his recent resurgence back into music. Stick around later for a long overdue duet. (editor's note - shortly after this episode was published Jack found and released the entirety of his old band's material on Soundcloud - soundcloud.com/jack-dourakos)

Ep 246 - A For Effort

Elann surprises wife Robin on their unofficial anniversary & official "meetiversary" by setting up a rather impromptu Zoom recording from their kitchen featuring friends, family, and Rachel Teichman (who, evidently, is both). A rousing evening roundtable includes stories of cats, alcohol, and memories of E+R.

Ep 247 - Hop Skip

In the hot seat this week is Will's kid brother Sam! Learn about Sam's unlikely yet fulfilling professional path, which took him from Memphis, TN, all the way to Poland, then somehow to Vancouver, British Columbia. Later on, prepare your ears for some truly adorable sounds of a 3 year old Sam from the early 90's. This conversation was a while in the making, and it was well worth the wait.

Ep 248 - The Choice is Up to You

Will and Rachel played a wonderful April Fool's joke on Elann by enlisting a handful of previous guests and friends of the show to surprise him with a Zoom call for what is definitely *not* the last episode of Lost & Rewound but certainly felt like it. Featuring Cerian, Tim Dowd, Olivia Whelan, Noah DeBiase, Timmy Daniels, and Kevin Jones, who composed quite the special intro. *This episode was edited by Will!*

Ep 249 - Soopreezed!

After a three year absence from L&R, Jimmy Hoffman returns one last time to offer his special helping of funny that made the show what it was for so long. Jimmy clears the air on everything from the state of the open mic scene that built his star, to his own incoming journey into fatherhood. Plus, that time he livestreamed himself in drag. Follow the world famous Chicken Man on all relevant social media platforms! @slimjimjammer

Ep 250 - How Jimmy Got His Gluten Back

Get ready for another blast into the analog past by way of Elann's CD collection circa 1996, featuring none other than 13 year old Elann playing DJ for this edition. Let's just get this over with. (editor's note -  30 seconds in, keep an ear out for parents)

Ep 251 - I Got You, Kid

Brothers Eli and Saul Jacobowitz are Elann's cousins. During their respective college days, very different types of music were made, but collaborations happened occasionally--- specifically with Saul's band American Head. A few select cuts are played from that catalog, hand picked by Eli, who also shared a taste of his own former project Subcontinents (more can be heard at subcontinents.bandcamp.com). Later, Elann unveils sounds from a 1988 family reunion.

Ep 252 - Dogpile

Elann went to back to Bushwick for two reasons: 1. Check out Radio Free Brooklyn's brand new studio for the first and last time (featuring fellow RFB stablemate and former L&R guest Calvin Williams as board operator) and 2. Conduct a long sought after interview with Denman C Anderson of Semita Serpens and Statiqbloom. Featured clips include an excerpt of recent Semita Serpins offering "The Sun Peering Into You," a sliver of a decade old ambient horror improvisation entitled "The Devil's Clock As It Strikes Midnight," and an untitled four-on-the-floor banger Denman created specifically for this recording and performed live! statiqbloom.bandcamp.com newyorkhaunted.bandcamp.com

Ep 253 - After Party for the Before Times

It was meant to end this way. I took a recorder with me on the go, firstly to get my second COVID vaccination, and on the way there I ended up encountering some rather unsavory characters. A couple of days later I paid a visit to Ryan Reich and we gave Brooks Rocco a call. Then the next day I made a deliberate visit to Manhattan for my first time since lockdown to meet up with former L&R producer Doug Johnson, and his son.

Parenthood looms and another childhood is about to begin.

Ep 254 - Voices in My Head

Featuring Elann's pal Ryan Reich! The gang discusses Ryan's change from rambunctious to repulsive and "Rich" to "Rike". Plus Donkey Kong Country Nintendo power tips, Russian HaXX0rz destroy our audio, and we all go to the doctor to treat our Kilmerisms.  *Apologies for audio issues.*

Ep 14 - The Ice Zone

We are back for 2015! This time we catch up on what happened over our hiatus, listen to Elann's field interviews from the premiere of Master Cactus issue two, and delve into a few Danziger Zone clips. Plus, we discuss the future of the show -- hint -- there will be a future! Happy New Year.

Ep 16 - New Years Eve 1995

We are joined by Wes Marcarelli and we discuss his 1991 tape full of gems, as well as Champagne Sequins, his vehicle through modern day musical and tape-gear modifying ventures.

Ep 17 - Literary Richard Cousins

Ryan went to space camp and we got the footage to prove it.

Highlights - It's Martian Time! (Ep 18)

An outgoing Ryan hops on the mic one last time and then Corinne Tracey makes her return! Herein we discuss Danziger Zone clips that delve into piano lessons, space camp, and of course, some truly epic health and beauty tips (with a song to boot!).

Ep 18 - Don't Eat Pine Needles

Time for a field trip! While in New Orleans, Elann met up with Tyler Gillespie from The Awkward Phase.

Highlights - Lunch With Tyler (Ep 19)

We listen back to clips from Danziger Zone that feature Polish jokes, an interview with John Bobbit, and some dead-on stoner impressions. Plus Elann talks with Tyler Gillespie in a very noisy New Orleans Po' Boy spot.

Ep 19 - Po' Boy Laundromat

Former college radio DJ Liz Courtney contributed a recording of the last show she ever hosted. In this segment we touch on the modest beginnings of web hosting and social media.

Highlights - The World Wide Web in 2002 (Ep 21)

We have made our return, while also debuting the show on Radio Free Brooklyn, with Jimmy in the mix for good! We talk about fluency in other languages, our greatest sports moments, and misadventures in camping. We even get a little music lesson from Kyle Bailey's dad.

Ep 24 - Trickball

No guest this week. Instead, Elann and Jimmy discuss fights they got into. And, after much teasing since L&R's early days, Jimmy finally shares audio from his childhood! Some choice Razor Ramon and Al Pacino impressions can be found later in the program.

Ep 27 - Trees Don't Have Butts

Jimmy and Elann reminisce about their histories with holiday ritual, and even get to listen to some of Elann's pertinent old clips. One is a story, the other is a song, and the other is snippets of family time. Gather 'round!

Ep 55 - The Holiday Special

Jimmy's old chum, actor Olivia Luccardi (It Follows, OITNB, The Deuce), steps into the L&R studio with many a video from her past that since collected massive proverbial dust. We dust off the contents to learn more about the merits of taking shrooms, the problems with trick candles, and how good of a daughter she is.

Ep 95 - Candy Necklace

Nancy Pop holds quite a handful of titles: actor, playwright, producer, and model. She stopped by to grace us with some sounds of other roles she had during high school: Older sister, public speaker, and McDonald's employee. Our last official basement recording session!

Ep 101 - Breakthrough or Breakdown?

After much back and forth via e-mail, Brooklyn-based storyteller Robin Bady finally made it on to talk about some old sounds from her past! On this episode, she shares excerpts from a children's play she directed at the 92nd St Y around 1980-1981.

Ep 105 - Let Her In

It's L&R's 100th broadcast on Radio Free Brooklyn AND our two year anniversary with RFB! AND! No one showed up. Except for Elann. And returning contributor Kathryn Dunn. Together they talk road trips, and listen to other RFB hosts' recorded stories of their most memorable road trip experiences.

Ep 123 - Winnebago

Elann picks up where he left off with old WICB/City Rythms stablemate Noah Souder-Russo, aka NSR, a NYC-based DJ/Producer who happens to share a certain resemblance to an Oscar-winning Jewish actor. Prepared to elaborate on that, NSR even brings us the track covering that subject that he made over ten years ago, but he is not prepared for a college aged "Optix" hosting his buddies Team Facelift by way of some 14 year old radio footage. Featuring an *actual freestyle* by social media influencer The Fat Jew.

Ep 139 - The Jump Off

Angel Yau returns to the show (this time in person!) alongside collaborator Ross Brunetti! They sit down with Elann & Will to discuss all things On This Day, and even share some excerpts from the event they recently hosted with that same title. Also included: January 17th in history, favorite Super Smash Brothers characters, and the most memorable dates...to date.

Ep 153 - On This Bidet

Sounds from storyteller/comedian/filmmaker Zach Lennon-Simon's past are on display here, including a college-aged ukelele ballad, an irreverent middle school MIDI composition, and a toddler's Beatles medley. Elann and Will also chat with Zach about his film "Shakertown Road," now available on Vimeo: https://player.vimeo.com/video/207682111

Ep 155 - Wizards

Take a dive into the sounds of funny lady Lauren Killer's musical theater past! Elann rides solo for this go-around, which makes for an organic flowmance to blossom between two hip hop improvisers, with an actual freestyle session included!

Check out Lauren on Instagram: pastcurfewnyc AND laurenkillerinfluencer

Ep 159 - Kaleida (The No. 1 Killer)

Singer-songwriter Sophie Blue joins Elann to talk roots and influences, and play some music live in The REC Room; Our first musical guest to do so! Later, Sophie contributes some rather irreverent Snapchats from college and even shares a performance from high school.

Ep 163 - Lo-Fi Dream

18 year old Elann speculates on the future all while hitting on such hot-button topics as politics, music, relationships, cars, and his employment woes. Older Elann is again joined by Will and a returning Kathryn for commentary about all this. Thanks to Kathryn for the episode name!

Ep 165 - Whorears

Eighteen years have passed, and now the 2001 Poughkeepsie Day School Commencement...is old enough to graduate high school itself. Joining Elann to highlight select sounds from this most unique day in history: Kathryn, new RFB family member Tyree Rush, and one of Elann's best friends, Sean Kelley. Sean and Elann's speeches are played, as are speeches from fellow PDS grads Eric Justusson, Emanuelle Joissant, and Ingram Weber.

Ep 172 - PDSD

Lots of voices around the table this go-around, including that of recent NYC transplant Rachel Teichman! Returning though is funny man Ivan Arguello, who makes good on his word to reveal more about his past, such as sharing details about his shoes obsession, his unusual middle child status, and his first jaunts into comedy. Later, we get treated to a couple of clips featuring his younger brother, featuring the likes of a foam sword, and what might be a less than advisable babysitting tactic.

Ep 175 - Loser Skinny

Singer/songwriter/producer Sarah Cobb goes by the stage name ESS SEE and has been grinding on the NYC music scene for just about a decade. For this edition of L&R, Elann goes one-on-one through Zoom to get to the nitty gritty about Sarah's southern upbringing, trying on something new during quarantine time, and the remarkable stories behind early recordings that also get played such as - some truly David Lynch-ian country karaoke, a badass kiss off to a lecherous man, and an infectious electro pop ditty from the late '00s. ESS SEE's new single "Overdrive" is available on all relevant platforms and the video should be viewed as well! https://youtu.be/93t1iW5TIPk. She's also on Soundcloud - soundcloud.com/ess-see-226352744

Ep 219 - Laser Beams in Her Eyes

Calvin Williams, curator/host for the weekly two hour journey "Lush Vibes Radio" (Tuesdays from 11p-1a on Radio Free Brooklyn) makes his first appearance on L&R to share a handful of songs made in the early to mid-00's. An accomplished musician in his own right but with no classical training, Calvin dishes out some Sonic The Hedgehog and Final Fantasy VII vibes in earlier compositions before bringing out the goods in the form of a wild drum & bass track and a simply polished deep house cut. One of the nerdiest episodes to date.

Ep 224 - The Introvert's Curse

"Upstate New York City" based one man band Scott Making Cents (né Scott Greenberg) zoomed in with L&R to discuss making the most out of the writing process in his tiny bubble, dogs in profile pictures, and bread. Later, we are treated to more impressionable and aged fare in the form of a mid-00's pop punk ditty, and some EDM which in this instance stands for "Epic Dianetics Magic." Pun times were had. Check out Scott on Soundcloud at soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents. (RIP to both Toots Hibbert & Ronald Bell - homages within)

Ep 225 - Panpetual

We're pulling the curtain this go-around on Meghan Pulles, who in seven short years since moving to New York from Florida has made amazing strides in re-establishing her artistry. Her songs are meant to uplift and cast a positive light, so naturally listening to her early 20's work provided an equally positive retrospective. Along with these songs three, which are filled with all the feels, newer songs are also played! This includes "Freedom" which is featured on "Demos for a Difference," a benefit for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. (RIP to Breonna Taylor - please note the five seconds of silence towards the beginning of the program) Check out Meghan on Soundcloud - soundcloud.com/meghanpulles

Ep 226 - Cookie Punches

The sounds of our youth, immortalized on audio tape.

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