Just in time for Mother's Day The Andy Derer Show returns with an intense discussion with a Chicago radio icon James VanOsdol. We discuss everything from little league to Lollapalooza, and how James is enjoying his freedom over at the Steve Dahl Network. He is a smart, funny guy so it was a blast taping this interview. Thank you so much for checking out The Andy Derer Show!
This week we have a special Monday episode with returning guest Katie Levine. She is a show runner and producer for Nerdist Industries and is on the vanguard of west coast podcasting. Topics include: You Made It Weird With Pete Holmes, Steve Dahl's Disco Demolition, Isaiah Thomas' mom's house, Meltdown Comics, Rob Delaney and more. Then in memory of Adam Yauch we have included a portion of our June 2011 episode where we discussed our favorite Beastie Boys moments. It is a really thorough discussion about everything Beastie. Thanks for listening to The Andy Derer Show!
This weekend we are back with Episode #45 of The Andy Derer Show featuring special guest Bob Nastanovich of Pavement. We discuss the whole story of the 90's most important indie band from beginning to end while touching upon horse racing, John Peel Sessions, Steve Albini, Silver Jews and Matador Records. It was an honor to tape this interview. Pavement was such an important band to a young Andy, they broke the rules and re-wrote them at the same time. Five classic albums, they left the game while they were still on top and never had to deal with the corporate rock demigods! Thank you so much for your interest in The Andy Derer Show!
This week we are replaying one of our most downloaded episodes of 2011, my one on one with Craig Wedren. He is a punk rock icon, signing to the tastemaking punk label Dischord in the late 80s with his groundbreaking alt rock band Shudder to Think. Since touring the world with Shudder To Think, he witnessed the decline of major labels, MTV and the record business in general. Forced to adapt he has found a new love in scoring films such as Wet Hot American Summer and releasing much loved solo albums. His new album WAND is in stores and on ITunes now! Here is our uncut interview from August 2011. Thanks for listening to The Andy Derer Show!
This week we talk with writer/actor/comedian/musician Josh Gardner. We discuss the making of his awesome new album "Winterbush," his hilarious characters Deaf Frat Guy and Gerhard Reinke and his time writing for Norm MacDonald on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update. Topics include: Neil Young, The Man Show, Lance Armstrong, Chris Farley and much more.Thanks for checking out The Andy Derer Show!
This week Andy got the opportunity to interview his idol, MTV Icon Matt Pinfield. The man is known as being a Rock & Roll Encyclopedia as well as one of the most important interviewers of the last twenty years. We talk about a whole list of cool subjects such as Rock and Roll Jeopardy, South By Southwest, the new Smashing Pumpkins album, Jack White, TRL and much much more. Thank you so much for checking out The Andy Derer Show!
This week I speak in-depth with Aaron Burckhard, drummer of Screaming Sons Of and the FIRST drummer for Nirvana! We take a look inside the original sound of Seattle during the late 80's and see just how the scene has changed (or stayed the same). He couldn't be a nicer guy, and he has fun recalling memories from when he was in the most important band of the past twenty years. Topics include Robert Lang Studios, Tad Doyle, Aberdeen, the book Come As You Are by Michael Azzerad, Andrew Wood, The Meat Puppets, the idea of a reality show featuring all of the ex-Nirvana drummers, The Melvins, Young Street Bridge and much much more. Thanks as always for checking out The Andy Derer Show!
This week we have a new episode with an old friend and a past producer of both The Fleacast and The Matthew Aaron Show, Adam Bonnette. He brings his intense knowledge of drone-rock and heavy music of all kinds. We also give our reactions to last week's Celebrity Apprentice, talk stand up comedy, television and a little bit of exercise advice since its a perfect time to get fit for Spring. Thanks for listening to The Andy Derer Show!
This week Tyler Kahl of Doppspot.com returns to the show to bring his wit and intelligence to a lively discussion involving eveything from our skewed opinions on new podcasts to our feelings on personal hygiene. We also talk about our mutual love of hiphop and we delve into our favorite Wu Tang Clan related moments. Thank you so much for checking out The Andy Derer Show!
This week we're back with our landmark 40th episode with ACE Broadcasting producer Gary Smith. We go in-depth on everything thats going on in the busy, busy world of Adam Carolla and his ACE Broadcasting Network. We discuss Gary's experience at The Grammy's, his times accompanying Adam while he taped The Celebrity Apprentice and all the work he does for some of the west coast's finest podcasts. He also recalls his favorite concert memories, all making this a memorable and thoroughly enjoyable 40th episode. Thanks for listening to The Andy Derer Show!
TALKIN' SPRINGSTEEN WITH LYNETTE CAROLLA
This week we are replaying our most-downloaded episode of last year, my one-on-one interview with Lynette Carolla. We discuss her infatuation with Bruce Springsteen, life being married to the host of the most-downloaded podcast in the world Adam Carolla and the tough task of raising twins in Hollywood. Check out Lynette's show For Crying Out Loud and be sure to tune in to The Celebrity Apprentice to see Adam Carolla compete for his charity every Sunday night on NBC. Thanks for listening to The Andy Derer Show!
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This week we welcome back to the show legendary rapper Copywrite. We discuss everything from faith to beat making to his bouts with addiction. He has been through a whole lot of life lessons since he last appeared on the show in May 2011. Be sure to support the real hiphop and buy his new album God Save The King when it drops February 28th. Thanks for checking out The Andy Derer Show!
This week I had an awesome time talking sports and current events with the man, the myth...The Ed. Ed Miller has vast knowledge on the wide world of sports and also possesses quite a singing voice. This has to be one of the funniest episodes in the history of the show. Topics include: Jeremy Lin, Walmart, swimming lessons, baby fighting, Adam Carolla and much much more. Thanks for checking out The Andy Derer Show!
We've got a massive two-hour episode this weekend with a very special guest, Rich Banks. He's the go-to music man for The Adam Carolla Show and The Dave Dameshek Football Program and creator of various musical parodies such as the Warrant "Cherry Pie" emotional rendition thats been going viral in the past few months. Topics include: Danny Bonaduce, The Super Bowl, Jeff Buckley, Glen Campbell, Iron Maiden, living in the midwest and much, much more. We discuss the whole journey in this epic episode. Thanks as always for listening to The Andy Derer Show!
This week in honor of our first anniversary we look back at the five most downloaded episodes. For some new content Andy reads an excerpt from his sixth grade poetry collection from 1996. Thank you to all of the guests, listeners and sponsors for a succesful first year. This is just the beginning.
This week I got the chance to speak with Logan Moy, producer of The Film Vault and co-host of Save It For Air. We discuss his work on the west coast's finest podcasts and go over the do's and dont's when creating your own podcast. We also talk about his involvement in Danny Masterson's new 24 hour music channel the Bronson Island Project. Thank you so much for checking out The Andy Derer Show!
This week I go in-depth with a rapper, singer, songwriter, guitar player, beat maker and frontman for Andy Metz and Those Meddling Kids, Andy Metz. We talk about his early influences, how we met on the Chicago music circuit and just how badly it broke his heart when Seattle lost it's Supersonics. He has a very unique and original sound so be sure to check him out when he plays Goose Island Wrigleyville Saturday, January 28th. Stay til the end of the episode, so I can bless you with his track "We Rollin'" from his group 8090. Thank you ever so kindly for checking out The Andy Derer Show and be sure to support our show by supporting our sponsors!
The Andy Derer Show returns for 2012 with an in-depth discussion with Adam Carolla Superfan Giovanni Giorgio. He brings us up to speed on whats new in the world of Carolla and ACE Broadcasting. Then we go through our five favorite female singer-songwriters. Other topics include: Chewing food on podcasts, the cast of Salute Your Shorts, the Basic Cable Commentary ITunes album, and a whole lot of female influence- not unlike the Lilith Fair. Plenty of ground is covered, and with Gio being our first guest back in May '11 we have now come full circle! Thank you so much for your continued support of The Andy Derer Show.
A LOOK BACK 3 - BEST OF THE MUSICIANS / HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
This week we wrap the whole year up with a new holiday segment featuring my best of 2011 lists and a new acoustic recording. Then we take a look back at the best interviews we have done this past year with musicians. Excerpts from interviews with Craig Wedren, Aaron Burckhard, Matt Mahaffey and Trevor Menear are featured. Thank you so much for checking out The Andy Derer Show and Happy Holidays to you and yours!
THE CHRIS TAYLOR SHOW EP #45 INTERVIEW WITH ANDY DERER
In lieu of a new episode, we are posting the full, uncut, raw interview that Chris Taylor did with me for his excellent show The Chris Taylor Show. Chris asks some great questions and really picks my music-obsessed brain. We go over my whole story and just how music won over my heart and soul. Topics include: fingertapping, corporate rock demi-gods, Ace Broadcasting, Radiohead, Aberdeen, Britpop and much much more. Do check out The Chris Taylor Show and thank you so much for listening!
Andrew Martin Derer is a podcaster / musician / music historian and restaurateur from the Chicago suburb of Westmont. Early on, he found music as a refuge and a never-ending font of inspiration. He started his first garage band in 1995 and soon began recording and playing shows around Chicagoland. As a below-average student through high school music became his one true passion and started his own record label New Money after graduating high school in 2002. While working at a mom-and-pop record store and failing out of junior college, his grind in the entertainment industry rose to the level of major venues and recording studios whether it be hip hop music or alternative rock. He relocated from Chicago back to the suburbs after becoming slightly burnt out on the record industry. However while working a day job at a BBQ restaurant, he renewed his vows to music and podcasting by making music with the band Mosquito and by creating his own music-obsessed podcast The Andy Derer Show. While still in his twenties, the sky is the limit for this self-proclaimed Midwest Media Mogul.
BANDS I HAVE SEEN LIVE
Blur
Radiohead
The Meat Puppets
The Smashing Pumpkins
Sonic Youth
A Tribe Called Quest
Beck
Weezer
Supergrass
Oasis
Cornershop
The Beastie Boys
Ides Of March
The Black Crowes
Gorillaz
Dan The Automator
Kottonmouth Kings
The Twilight Singers
Money Mark
Twista
Teenage Fanclub
Spiritualized
Hank Williams III
The Pulsars
Kill Hannah
Grant Lee Buffalo
X-Ecutioners
The Coup
Cage
Copywrite
Camu Tao
Kid Koala
Brother Ali
El-P
Eyedea & Abilities
Atmosphere
New Order
The Entrance Band
