Episodes

  • Episode 280 Oliver Ackermann

    Episode 280 Oliver Ackermann
    Nov 22 2024
    Oliver Edward Ackermann is a musician and innovator best known as the founder of the Brooklyn-based effects pedal company and the frontman of the rock band , often called "the loudest band in New York." A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Oliver has crafted custom effects for legendary bands such as U2 and Nine Inch Nails. His work is driven by a passion for cultivating a vibrant artistic community, exemplified by the .
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    52 mins
  • Episode 280 Oliver Ackermann

    Episode 280 Oliver Ackermann
    Nov 1 2024
    Oliver Edward Ackermann is a musician and innovator best known as the founder of the Brooklyn-based effects pedal company and the frontman of the rock band , often called "the loudest band in New York." A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Oliver has crafted custom effects for legendary bands such as U2 and Nine Inch Nails. His work is driven by a passion for cultivating a vibrant artistic community, exemplified by the .
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    52 mins
  • Episode279: Kitten Nativadad

    Episode279: Kitten Nativadad
    Nov 15 2024
    While Lydia and Tim have been busy on their respective tours, finding time to record new episodes has been challenging. In the meantime, take a trip down memory lane revisiting a memorable moment from the early days. Shortly after arriving in Los Angeles in January of 2019, Lydia and Tim sat down with the legendary burlesque star and actress, Kitten Natividad. In this candid conversation, Kitten shares how she transitioned from a conventional career to burlesque, her experiences with director Russ Meyer, and her fond memories of Tom Selleck and Sean Penn's bachelor party. Sadly, in 2022, Kitten passed away. welcomed Lydia and Tim into her home as they navigated the early challenges of podcasting. She was cheerful, whip smart, and very very funny.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Episode 278 Bassist Kevin Rutmanis

    Episode 278 Bassist Kevin Rutmanis
    Nov 8 2024
    is a bassist and experimental musician, known for his work with bands like Cows, , , and . Recently, he has teamed up with visual artist for the project , creating boundary-pushing music. Their latest release, not to be confused with the Andrea Dworkin book of the same name is due out December 6, marks a collaborative effort with .
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 277 Halloween Special

    Episode 277 Halloween Special
    Oct 31 2024
    This episode of The Lydian Spin is filled with haunting reflections and fierce critiques. Lydia opens by reading a sharply worded from on the high stakes of the upcoming election. She then dives into the release , a limited edition LP that celebrates Edgar Allan Poe’s gothic verse. This 13-track album featuring luminaries from across poetry, literature, theater, and music—honors the late . On Side A, listeners are treated to To One in Paradise by , Eldorado by To My Mother by & Eva Moore, The Valley of Unrest by , A Dream Within a Dream by , and Evening Star by . Side B includes Fairy-Land by , Dreamland by Lydia, The Sleeper by Silence by , Imitation by , The Lake by , and finally, an archival recording of Allen Ginsberg reading . composition ties the collection together with an atmospheric score, keeping Poe’s spirit alive for a modern audience. A special thank you to Kramer for allowing the Lydian Spin to play the album. Happy Halloween!
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    52 mins
  • Episode 276 Eugene Robinson

    Episode 276 Eugene Robinson
    Oct 24 2024
    Writer, Oxbow alum, Bunuel frontman and friend of the Lydian Spin, , joins Lydia and Tim to read from his memoir and share other entertaining stories from his life. Catch Lydia and Eugene at San Francisco's on November 9th.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 275 Drummer Sim Cain

    Episode 275 Drummer Sim Cain
    Oct 18 2024
    Drummer Sim Cain played with the from 1987 until 1997. Before joining Rollins Band, Sim played in the instrumental trio , alongside future Rollins Band bassist Andrew Weiss and Black Flag guitarist Greg Ginn. He has also recorded with artists like David Poe, Marc Ribot, David Shea, and played in Elliott Sharp's group. Cain appeared on Ween's 2004 album and performed with blues legend Hubert Sumlin in the early 2000s.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 274 Artist Babeth Mondini-VonLoo

    Episode 274 Artist Babeth Mondini-VonLoo
    Oct 11 2024
    is an artist, filmmaker, and cultural ambassador. She studied art under Joseph Beuys in Germany and earned a Master's in Film & Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1977. Babeth is the programming director and founder of the first Buddhist television station in the West. Her art, often described as Social Sculpture, emphasizes spiritual activism. She has created over 60 documentaries on topics such as the science of the mind, Buddhism, punk music, and poetry. Her subjects have included the Dalai Lama, Joseph Beuys, Meredith Monk, the Sex Pistols, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Babeth directed the 1990 film which starred Lydia and Henry Rollins. Her work has been exhibited and is held in collections worldwide.
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    1 hr and 5 mins