The MC Lars Podcast

An interview with my former kindergarten classmate Trevor Parham, who I also attended high school with for one year.  We talk about his time at Penn, and his work with Oakstop and the Oakland Black Business Fund.  We reminisce about the time he let me borrow his breakbeat record and how our careers have had a few surprisingly similarities.  An awesome interview with an inspiring man, thanks Trevor!

http://oakstop.com
https://oaklandblackbusinessfund.org

The MC Lars Podcast Episode 118: Trevor Parham (4/7/21)

For today's episode, I catch up with my old friend Brandon Patton to talk about the early years of nerdcore, his solo career, and how fatherhood has altered his perspective.  We also talk about Seattle, the pandemic, his time opening for MC Frontalot, and how being in a headlining artist's band can be both easier and harder than touring as a solo artist.  We talk about his game design and how he balances obligations with hobbies.  An awesome talk - thanks Brandon!  As I finish up my new album, the podcast will be in hiatus but we will resume soon.  Thank you everyone for your continued support!

The MC Lars Podcast Episode 119: Brandon Patton (5/4/21)

In this episode of the MC Lars Podcast, Lars and Snax sit down with the legendary Esham to delve into his latest album, "Purgatory". With a career spanning over three decades, Esham, the pioneer of Acid Rap, remains a dynamic force in hip-hop. The hosts explore the connections between his new album and Dante's "Divine Comedy", discuss the evolution of Hip-Hop culture through Esham's lens, and touch on his collaborations with Psychopathic Records. They also get a sneak peek into his upcoming projects. Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of hip-hop's most influential and enigmatic artists!

The MC Lars Podcast Episode 120: Esham (10/23/23)

This week, MC Lars delves into the vibrant world of video game music, with a particular focus on the groundbreaking Commodore 64 computer system from the 1980s. Joining him is  Cowboy Coder, a contemporary musician profoundly influenced by the chiptune sounds of the era. Throughout their conversation, they explore the innovative and iconic characteristics of the Commodore 64, especially its revolutionary sound chip, the SID, which allowed for intricate music and sound effects. Cowboy Coder elaborates on the significant resurgence of the chiptune genre in modern times, especially within the indie gaming scene and electronic music, and the influence this has had on his new EP "Stardust." This collection serves as both an homage to the C64 era and a testament to the enduring legacy of its music, bridging the gap between the nostalgic past and the innovative present.

The MC Lars Podcast Episode 121: Cowboy Coder (10/31/23)

When he’s not playing drums in Coheed & Cambria, Kingston, New York’s Josh Eppard raps under the moniker Weerd Science.  Eppard and I connected in 2010 when we discovered that we were both mutual fans of each other’s work.  After one of his other bands Terrible Things played a college show that my guitarist Mike Russo had booked, we collaborated and tour the UK and US together on the VANS Warped Tour.  This week, we discuss his love of horror movies, Game of Thrones and how Coheed does in fact have a sense of humor.

The MC Lars Podcast Episode 101: Weerd Science (Part 1) (9/7/20)

I met Ceschi Ramos briefly when he played a show after mc chris, Mega Ran, Adam WarRock and me in Brooklyn in 2011.  Since then we have crossed paths at SXSW and most recently at a benefit for the late rapper Alias and his family.  This week on the podcast, we realize we both have shared memories of growing up in the Bay Area, the Oakland A's and the Simpsons.  An awesome interview with a fantastic musician, thanks Ceschi!