“Well, to this day that’s my mom’s favorite thing I’ve ever done.”
Lance and Ray talk with fantastic actor/singer/musician/writer Jason "SweetTooth" Williams, whose musical theatre credits include Bloodsong of Love, The Black Suits, The Plant that Ate Dirty Socks, and The Trouble With Doug. Jason is also co-writing the musical Annie Golden: Bounty Hunter, Yo! with Lance and Joe Iconis.
They talk about the origin of the nickname SweetTooth, how marriage feels, Jason's favorite movies, and when it's okay to refer to oneself as a writer.
Also, SweetTooth performs one of his mind-blowing rhymes for the first time in many years, Third Eye Blind's Stephan Jenkins and Kevin Cadogan do audio commentary for their debut album, and Ray and Lance talk about their podcast time-lag, why actors need to check their props, and the tradition of rhyming art.
“I like to be music rather than a soloist.”
Lance and Ray talk with actor and vocal percussionist extraordinaire Chris "Shockwave" Sullivan. Shockwave was a regular on PBS' new version of The Electric Company and is part of the fantastic hiphop improv group Freestyle Love Supreme. He also co-hosts The Beatdown, a comedy rap battle at UCB. Check out: www.shockwavebeatbox.com.
They talk about the origin of the name Shockwave, his general philosophy on beatboxing, how his unique career in New York City began, when he saw Freestyle Love Supreme for the first time, and his thoughts about competition.
Also, Shockwave gives a brief and fantastic sampling of his beatboxing abilities, Lance and Ray present A Non-Visual Puppet Show, and Ray and Lance talk about Forrest Gump, childbirth, and finding your niche.
Check out Lance and Ray LIVE at Divine Details this Tuesday, November 19th at 7:30 PM! Use code DDGuest15 for $15 tix!
https://divinedetailsshop.com/events/22-story-go-on-tell-me-a-story-35
“Fastest route is ME!”
Lance and Ray celebrate their 25th episode by talking with charming screenwriter/playwright Jane Miller, who is currently in her first year at UCLA's graduate screenwriting program.
They talk about what her courses are like, why her professors tell the students not to feel any ownership over their screenplays, what genre Jane enjoys writing, and how grad school is different from undergrad.
Also Lance's "Song to Myself," Lance Meets a Robot, and Lance's baby news. Plus Ray's thoughts on the past and future, and a brand new segment: Lance and Ray's Netflix Streaming Recommendations!
FYI: We'll be having our first LIVE EPISODE of our podcast on Tuesday, November 19th at 7:30 at Divine Details, a pop-up shop on 164 5th Ave between 21st and 22nd. Free beer and wine! Come check it out! All info here: https://divinedetailsshop.com/events/22-story-go-on-tell-me-a-story-35