Mostly Harmless with Dammit Damian is a self-proclaimed “Punk Rock Talk Show,” that grew out of “Dammit” Damian Burford’s former music zine, Mostly Harmless (2002-2005). The goal of Mostly Harmless is to create a community of like minded individuals who love Punk Rock, Films, Comedy, Comic books, authors; while championing the DIY Spirit.
154 - Jason Pargin - John Dies At The End / If This Book Exists You're In The Wrong Universe Jason Pargin is our very special guest for this week’s episode! Jason, once known to the world as the enigmatic writer DAVID WONG,and the author of the John Dies At The End Series of Novels as well as his Zoe Punches The Future in the Dick novels! Jason is on the show to promote his fourth novel in the John Dies At The End of The Universe series, IF THIS BOOK EXISTS, YOU’RE IN THE WRONG UNIVERSE. If This Book exists is out October 28th from Macmillan books. We chat about the work ethic needed to be a writer. We talk about how Jason developed his author’s voice and how that differs from his true self! We even get into the finer points about Douglas Adams and his classic novel, THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. All of this and more in today’s episode!
12/24/22 • 64:03
Damian sits down and chats with Producer Aaron B Koontz, co-director of Scare Package 2: Rad Chad's Revenge for this Bite Sized episode of Mostly Harmless. In this quick chat we cover the DIY/Punk rock ideals that helped inspire the creation of these films, Rad Chad's Legacy, and how there's a little Rad Chad inside us all. All of this and more in today's episode! Scare Package 2: Rad Chad's Revenge is out now on Shudder! http://www.shudder.com
12/23/22 • 19:03
155 - All Jacked Up and Full Of Worms Director Alexander Phillips Alex Phillips joins us to talk his psychedelic drug trip of a debut film, ALL JACKED UP AND FULL OF WORMS. Topics covered in this week's episode include Mental Health, finding your community, and exploring the ideas of what went into this very wild ride of a film. All Jacked Up and Full of Worms is streaming exclusively on Screambox starting November 8th.
11/16/22 • 38:03
153 - Queen Kwong aka Carré Callaway joins us to talk about her new album, COUPLE'S ONLY! We talk about her divorce to a famous musician, but mostly we talk about making art. We talk a lot art as therapy, finding your voice, finding your people and oh so much in today's chat!
9/21/22 • 60:41
152 - Worthington's Law: Nick Faber & Scotty Sandwich join us to talk about making friends in your forties, continuing to make art as an adult, and the importance of making and finding community! All of this and even a drunken improv game that you won't want to miss at the very end of this episode!
9/7/22 • 68:08
151 - Scott Barber - Director of This is GWAR & The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story documentaries. Scott Barber joins us this week just in time for the SHUDDER premier of THIS IS GWAR, a documentary on the infamous heavy metal sci-fi monster band from Richmond, VA. Scott is also the director of the acclaimed Nickelodeon TV network documentary, The Orange Years, currently streaming on Hulu. We chat about Scott's early DIY punk years and how that prepped him to jump into the deep end of documentary filmmaking with very little experience and the lessons he has learned along the way.
7/20/22 • 64:19
MH150 - Graphic Designer Aaron Draplin joins us this week for our 150th episode! Aaron Draplin is a modern day Mark Twain. He's a famous graphic designer, author who has taken his show on the road in a series of entertaining lectures. This chat, Aaron opens up and gives Damian 90 minutes of life lessons. You will want to get up and make something when you're done listening to this chat.
5/18/22 • 97:29
MH149 - Damian sat down with Clay McLeod Chapman's novel, WHISPER DOWN THE LANE and fell in love with the work of CMC, who also works as a writer for Marvel Comics and the occasional screenplay project. Damian and Clay connect for a midafternoon coffee date over Zoom and connect over a wide range of topics including Highlander and how he crafted the Rube Goldberg's machine that became Whisper Down The Lane, out now in Paperback from Quirk books. Ghost Eaters out September 20th.
5/11/22 • 57:16
MH148 - Nathan Gray joins Damian to talk about his new album, Nathan Gray & The Iron Roses: REBEL SONGS. The two also have a really in depth conversation with using art to find your voice and heal your traumas. Read the interview at Mostlyharmlesspodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/nathangraymusic/
3/17/22 • 50:31
Damian sits down this week to chat with the husband and wife duo, John Adams & Tobey Poser aka The Adams Family, about their newest horror film HELLBENDER, now streaming on Shudder! We talk about the family's punk rock origins, doing it yourself approaches and how art is their lives. All this and more. Find out how you can win a 6 month free subscription to Shudder in the intro!
3/2/22 • 40:47
Mostly Harmless is back and this week join us for late night beers and conversation with our dear old friend and professional punk rock troubadour, Mikey "Erg" Yannich! Mikey is most famously known as the Drummer/Front-man for New Jersey's own Power-Pop Punk Rock Group extraordinaire, THE ERGS! Not to mention Mikey plays in way too many bands to list, and we tried! Some of those groups include: WORRIERS, Jon Snodgrass, All Away Lou and oh so many more! In this late night call, we sit back and sip IPA's and chat the night away. We cover a lot of ground. We talk about SPARKS, Growing as a songwriter, Working with Steve Albini, Descedents and oh so much more! But most importantly we talk about one of the BEST pop-punk bands of all-time, THE ERGS, and how they came to start (occasionally) playing/recording together again!
2/23/22 • 42:53
Episode 145: Hutch Harris Singer-Songwriter & Former front man of The Thermals. Read this interview and find other Mostly Harmless episodes at: http://www.mostlyharmlesspodcast.com For more info on Hutch Harris and his new album, SUCK UP ALL THE OXYGEN, please visit: https://hutchharris.bandcamp.com/album/suck-up-all-the-oxygen
12/15/21 • 38:33
Episode 10: Sigh, Gone: A Misfit's Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In. Our Special guest this week is none other than Phuc Tran, Latin Teacher, Tattoo artist & the author of the punk rock memoir; Sigh, Gone: A Misfit's Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In! In this freewheeling chat with Phuc, we talk a lot about authenticty, identity & finding yourself, as well as becoming a parent & how he grew closer with his family. All this and more in this week's episode! More info on Phuc Tran at: https://www.phucskywalker.com/ Follow Mostly Harmless Podcast at: http://www.mostlyharmlesspodcast.com http://www.instagram.com/mostlyharmlesspod https://www.youtube.com/c/MostlyHarmlessPodcast https://www.patreon.com/Mostlyharmlesspodcast
3/10/21 • 66:15
Colorado based Hip Hop artist, STONEY BERTZ joins us this week as we talk about how they used music to find their identity, by finding their voice. Moving from Louisiana to Colorado and discovering their own path to hip hop. It doesn't matter if you are a hip hop fan or not, this is a story about journey, discovery, finding yourself and being a voice for others. There is something for everyone in this powerful episode. More info on Stoney Bertz at: http://stoneybertz.bandcamp.com Follow Mostly Harmless Podcast at: http://www.mostlyharmlesspodcast.com http://www.instagram.com/mostlyharmlesspod https://www.youtube.com/c/MostlyHarmlessPodcast https://www.patreon.com/Mostlyharmlesspodcast
2/17/21 • 69:33
SHAUN HAMILL, author of the novel A COSMOLOGY OF MONSTERS is our guest on this week's episode. In this freewheeling chat, we talk about how he came to be a published author! We talk about where Cosmology has taken him so far, what he's learned about the novel writing process and where he's hoping to take it next. All of that and more in this week's episode! For more information on Shaun Hamill, please visit http://www.shaunhamill.com! A Cosmology of Monsters is available wherever books are sold. Or pick it up from Bookshop.org at: https://bookshop.org/a/21194/9780525563921
1/27/21 • 62:32
Two inspirational chats this week! First up is BEN CLAGETT who is currently WALKING ACROSS AMERICA! We also chat with Jason Kutchma, the Red Collar/Chasing 76 front-man & former Physics teacher on the importance of local government, choice & what he learned running for office in the deep red state of Idaho. Clagett is currently on his THIRD walk across the United States. What has he learned about the country as he has walked it's many roads? Where is he going and why? And what does it have to do with meditation & sobriety? Kutchma is a former high school physics teacher who moved from his home state of North Carolina, looking for a climate that works best with his allergies. Along the way, he discovered the importance of LOCAL, STATE politics. Today we find out exactly what a precinct captain is, as well as chat about why he decided to run for State Senate in Idaho, where there has not been a Democrat elected to office in a very long time. What did he learn from that experience? What can we do to make actually make America a better place? NOTE: The chat with Jason is an audio chat, with no visuals. It has been edited, with about 15 minutes about his teaching career cut out. For the full audio interview, please download the podcast. Download the audio podcast of this episode from your favorite podcasting platforms or http://www.mostlyharmlesspodcast.com. Sign up for our Patreon at: http://www.patreon.com/mostlyharmlesspodcast More information on Ben Clagett and his walk across America, please visit: http://www.walkfor60.com http://www.facebook.com/walkfor60 http://www.instagram.com/been_walking For more information about Jason Kutchma and his many musical projects, please visit: http://www.kutch2020.com http://www.jkutchma.com http://www.jkutchma.bandcamp.com http://www.redcollar.bandcamp.com http://www.chasing76.bandcamp.com
1/13/21 • 84:48
BREA GRANT is our special guest of the week! Brea is an actor who you may have seen on NBC's HEROES or maybe DEXTER. She also played Mya in ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN 2! These days Brea is more than just an actor. She's written the graphic novel Mary: The Adventures of Mary Shelley's Great (X3) Granddaughter! She's the writer and director of the acclaimed indie horror film:12 Hour Shift, starring Angela Bettis (May) & David Arquette (Scream). Brea is also the writer and star of the upcoming Shudder Exclusive film, Lucky; directed by Natasha Kermani! All of that and she still finds time to host the Maximum Fun Podcast, READING GLASSES! This week we talk to Brea about growing up in East Texas and how her early punk rock roots and playing in an all women punk rock band, Junction June, helped shape her into the creative dynamo she is today! We also talk a lot about her work on 12 Hour Shift, and oh so much more in this very carefree chat with Ms. Grant! More information on Brea Grant, Please visit http://www.breagrant.com
1/6/21 • 60:48
Teenage Halloween's Luke Henderson! This week we are sitting down and chatting with Luke Henderson, front person & main songwriter for TEENAGE HALLOWEEN out of Asbury Park, New Jersey. http://teenagehalloween.bandcamp.com The band released their debut, self-titled full length on Don Giovani Records in the midst of the 2020 pandemic. But the band has not lost momentum. They are working on recording new songs and practicing for the never ending tour that will soon be coming there way. I talk with Luke about their Covid year, plans for 2021, honesty and why community matters! All of that and more in this week's episode! Subscribe to our Patreon to get behind the scenes access, early episodes and even more goodies at: https://www.patreon.com/Mostlyharmlesspodcast More info on Teenage Halloween please visit: https://teenagehalloween.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/teenagehalloweennj https://www.instagram.com/teenagehalloween/ https://twitter.com/tnghllwnband https://www.dongiovannirecords.com/ Follow Mostly Harmless Podcast at: http://www.mostlyharmlesspodcast.com http://www.instagram.com/mostlyharmlesspod https://www.youtube.com/c/MostlyHarmlessPodcast https://www.patreon.com/Mostlyharmlesspodcast
12/30/20 • 26:28
Mostly Harmless V2 Episode 04: Music Publicist JAMIE COLETTA of No Earbuds PR is our guest this week! Jamie has worked with bands such as Jeff Rosenstock, PUP, AJJ, The Wonder Years, Ratboys & More! Join us this week as Jamie tells us how she got started in music PR work, her secret to success, importance of building community and oh so much more! Have you ever wanted behind the scenes tips on how to make it in music? We have some of those for you today! All of that and more in this week's episode! Subscribe to our Patreon to get behind the scenes access, early episodes and even more goodies at: https://www.patreon.com/Mostlyharmlesspodcast More info on Jamie Coletta please visit: http://www.noearbuds.com http://www.instagram.com/noearbuds https://twitter.com/noearbuds https://twitter.com/jamiecoletta Follow Mostly Harmless Podcast at: http://www.mostlyharmlesspodcast.com http://www.instagram.com/mostlyharmlesspod https://www.youtube.com/c/MostlyHarmlessPodcast https://www.patreon.com/Mostlyharmlesspodcast
12/23/20 • 42:09
03: Artist & Beer expert Fonda Elizabeth! Fonda Elizabeth is a Denver based artist and craft beer bartender! We chat with Fonda about her latest artistic release, BEER NERDZ ONLY: The Covid Times art book/Calendar! We also chat with Fonda about her artistic journeys, combining her two areas of life (Art & Beer), and her favorite music venue in Denver! Order your copy at: https://FondaElizabethArts.com/store Subscribe to our Patreon to get behind the scenes access, early episodes and even more goodies at: https://www.patreon.com/Mostlyharmlesspodcast This month's fundraiser is for #SaveOurStages. All this and more in this week's episode! More info on Fonda Elizabeth please visit: https://www.fondaelizabetharts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fondaelizabetharts/ https://www.facebook.com/FondaElizabethArts/ Follow Mostly Harmless at: http://www.mostlyharmlesspodcast.com/ http://www.instagram.com/mostlyharmlesspod/ https://www.youtube.com/c/MostlyHarmlesspodcast/
12/16/20 • 32:23
E2: Micah Schnabel & Vanessa Jean Speckman! Micah you may know from his band, Two Cow Garage or solo work. Micah is also the author of Hello, My Name Is Henry. Vanessa is an artist, photographer, writer and front woman of Call Me Rita. She is the artist behind John Moreland's High On Tulsa Heat album cover, and her work has been seen with Frank Turner on tour. Subscribe to our Patreon to get behind the scenes access, early episodes and even more goodies at: https://www.patreon.com/Mostlyharmlesspodcast Our chat this week focuses on how Micah and Vanessa can live, create and travel with themselves, how they make it work and the how of finding your voice. The duo also regale us with the tale of how they escaped Europe during the early days of the 2020 Covid lockdown. This month's fundraiser is for #SaveOurStages. Micah and Vanessa tell us stories of their favorite venue in Columbus, Ohio: Rumba Cafe. All this and more in this week's episode. This episode includes performances of Micah Schnabel's "El Regreso" (Unreleased) & Call Me Rita's "See You At The Olympics." More info on Micah and Vanessa please visit: https://callmerita.bandcamp.com/ https://micahschnabel.bandcamp.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/VanessaJeanSpeckman http://www.instagram.com/vanessajeanspeckman http://www.instagram.com/micahschnabel Follow Mostly Harmless Podcast at: http://www.mostlyharmlesspodcast.com http://www.instagram.com/mostlyharmlesspod https://www.youtube.com/c/MostlyHarmlessPodcast
12/9/20 • 50:57
Mostly Harmless V2 Episode 01: Geoff Brent! This week I'm sitting down and talking with my old pal, Geoff Brent. Geoff was the first GM of the Black Sheep & is it's current owner. He's been the GM of The Summit Music Hall in Denver and a talent buyer for Live Nation. He's also the bass player in the Colorado based punk band, Cheap Perfume. We chat with Geoff this week about how he went from being a record store clerk, to a venue GM & eventually owner. We also talk about what you can do RIGHT NOW in the midst of this pandemic to #SaveOurStages, What musicians should be working on, and how to make the world a better place.... One idea at the time. http://www.blacksheeprocks.com/ https://theblacksheeprocks.bigcartel.com/ https://cheapperfume.bandcamp.com/ http://www.saveourstages.com/ All this and more in this week's episode.
12/2/20 • 40:46
Comedian & Filmmaker Mike Birbiglia finds himself in Denver promoting his newest film, Don't Think Twice!! We chat today with Mike today about his creativity, while touching on topics about the fears of growing up and how fatherhood has changed his work & outlook on life. All of this and more in today's podcast episode!
4/26/17 • 31:56
Meat Wave's Chris, Joe & Ryan meet up at Ratio Beerworks to chat with Damian about growing up in the Chicago Suburbs, what makes Chicago so great, how they tick and more! They spill some of the goods on their new record, which comes out in February on SideOneDummy Records! All of this and more in today's chat!
11/22/16 • 48:59
We journey into the basement of Denver's infamous Hi-Dive to chat with CHEAP PERFUME about their new record, Nailed It, Growing as musicians in Colorado Springs, using your voice and how we can make a difference in the world! All this and more!
11/14/16 • 48:13
ASTRONAUTALIS aka Andy Bothwell is the guest on this week's episode as we talk about his origin story of finding hip hop and his voice in Florida, learning how to be an artist in Dallas, creativity, Destiny and the goodness that exists in America. All of this and more from the Marquis Theater in Denver.
11/10/16 • 51:30
Lauren Denitzio from Worriers & The Measure[SA] found herself with an extra day off in Denver after a wedding. Instead of sitting around watching tv (or hanging out with family) Lauren decided to play an afternoon acoustic show at Mutiny Information Cafe. Afterwards we sat and chatted about Lauren's career in music and art and how the two are seperate, yet hand in hand! We talk about Songwriting, participation in music and oh so much more!
9/7/16 • 71:57
Nato Coles and the Blue Diamond band shows us a glimpse into their life on the road with the wild and crazy antics during the course of this interview! This chat takes place in the basement of the Hi-Dive in Denver, with topics that are all over the place in this "interview!" They chat about The Simpsons, Politics, baseball, the Mid-West and eventually we get around to talking about music, influences and what makes the Blue Diamond band tick. All this and more in this fun and ridiculous chat.
8/24/16 • 76:04
Daniel Crosier; the artist, sculptor & director of Isolation Man joins Damian at Mutiny Information Cafe in Denver to talk about the Isolation Man mockumentary. The two also talk abut Dan's career as an artist & sculptor and how he learned to make films in his spare time! They talk about DIY and how you, YES YOU, can make a movie on your own shoestring budget!
8/16/16 • 59:52
Its "A Very Mostly Harmless Birthday Celebration" Live Talk Show! Damian joins special guests comedian Janae Burris, Virgil Dickerson (Illegal Pete's/Suburban Home Records), Geoff Allen (Fun Is Okay Graphic Design) & musical guest Scooter James (Pinhead Circus/Tin Horn Prayer) to talk about the ridiculousness of birthday's past! They also chat about growing up and staying true to your youthfulness! The chat is followed by a short game of Mad Libs! This live event features stand up by Janae Burris and features an intimate acoustic set from Scooter!
8/8/16 • 115:47
